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Portuguese Water Dog
A.K.A. : Cão de Água Português, Cão de Água Algarvio
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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
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| Breeds by Group | Working |
| Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids Hypoallergenic Low Shedding |
| 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 |
Portuguese Water Dog Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Male
$899
Litter of 4
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 09/22/2025
Hi there im looking for my new forever home, i would love to meet you and be your new best friend forever. I will come vet checked, micro chipped, dewormed, and up to date on...
Lexie
$899
Lexie
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 09/22/2025
Hi there my name is Lexie and im looking for my forever home, i would love to meet you and be your new friend forever. I will come vet checked, micro chipped, dewormed, and up to...
Patsy
$899
Patsy
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA MILLERSBURG, OH, USA
Date listed: 09/16/2025
Hi there my name is Patsy and im looking for my forever home, i would love to meet you and be your new friend forever. I will come vet checked, micro chipped, dewormed, and up to...
Last Litter
$600*
Litter of 8
Portuguese Water Dog
Male(s) and Female(s), 13 Weeks Old
USA FORT MYERS, FL, USA
Date listed: 08/09/2025
This will be our last litter of eight beautiful PWD's. Six females and two males, five black with white markings and three will be gray As of 08.08 they are five weeks old and...
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