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Pure Breeds
Portuguese Water Dog
A.K.A. : Cão de Água Português, Cão de Água Algarvio
Portuguese Water Dog
A.K.A. :Cão de Água Português, Cão de Água Algarvio
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
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| Breeds by Group | Working |
| Breeds by Trait | Hypoallergenic Low Shedding Good With Kids |
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| Overview: | The Portuguese Water Dog is a very fun-loving breed. They do not shed, thus making them a low-maintenance breed. They're very playful and, as their name implies, they love to play in the water. Suitable for both city and country living. |
| Breed Group: | Working |
| Weight (lbs): | male: 42-60, female: 35-50 |
| Height (in): | male: 20-23, female: 17-21 |
| Colors: | Black, white, brown, or combinations of black or brown with white. |
| Coat: | It has profuse, single coat, either wavy or curly. |
| Character: | Portuguese Water Dogs are obedient, sociable, and friendly. |
| Temperament: | This breed enjoys being around other dogs, other animals, and children. |
| Care: | The coat needs combing every other day, plus monthly clipping or scissoring. Two clips are acceptable: the lion clip and the retriever clip. |
| Training: | This breed is very intelligent and is eager to please. Therefore, training can be an easy process and they seem to understand instructions quite well. |
| Activity: | The Portuguese Water Dog loves to swim and needs a lot of exercise each day. |
| Country of Origin: | Portugal |
| Health Issue: | This breed is prone to hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy. |
| Life Expectancy: | 10-14 |
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We are breeding our family member and raise her pups as one of our own. These pups are well cared for and integrated into our family. They play and interact with our other dog...
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Member since: 04/20/2019
We enjoy the Portuguese Water Dog breed and take great pride in raising them in our Mid Michigan Country home. Our foundation dogs are of European blood lines with an extensive...
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Breeds: Portuguese Water Dog
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