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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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| 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
Miss Teal Portuguese Water Dog puppy female
$3,000
Miss Teal
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 5 Weeks Old
USA DES MOINES, IA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2025
Miss Teal is an adventurous puppy who wants to be where you are at! She loves her people and will be ready for her forever home on 8/18/25. she comes Microchipped, registered...
SOLD Miss Purple Portuguese Water Dog Puppy female
$3,000
Miss Purple
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 5 Weeks Old
USA DES MOINES, IA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2025
Miss Purple is adventurous and wants to follow you everywhere! She will be ready for her forever home on 8/18/25. she comes Microchipped, registered with AKC, has started potty...
Miss Pink Portuguese Water Dog puppy female
$3,000
Miss Pink
Portuguese Water Dog
Female, 5 Weeks Old
USA DES MOINES, IA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2025
Miss Pink is a calm, small female who will be ready for her forever home on 8/28/25. she comes Microchipped, registered with AKC, has started potty training, kennel training,...
Misty 2025 Portuguese Water Dog Puppies
$3,000
Litter of 6
Portuguese Water Dog
Male(s) and Female(s), 5 Weeks Old
USA DES MOINES, IA, USA
Date listed: 07/15/2025
I have 4 females and 2 male puppies! Black and silver roans. Hi! I have been breeding Portuguese Water dogs since 2016. I enjoy scent work with my dogs and also have two...
Portuguese Water dog
$1,000
Brownie
Portuguese Water Dog
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA PLYMOUTH, MA, USA
Date listed: 07/08/2025
Puppies solid black and solid brown. Male and females
Fluffy Bundles of Joy
$1,500*
Litter of 5
Portuguese Water Dog
Male(s) and Female(s), 14 Weeks Old
USA POWDER SPRINGS, GA, USA
Date listed: 06/14/2025
Prepare to fall head-over-heels for these Portuguese Water Dogs! These irresistibly cute puppies are a walking, talking definition of "adorable." With...
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