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Water Dog Breed Description
- Working
Group
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- Appearance
- Known
for centuries along Portugal's coast, this seafaring breed was prized by
fishermen for a spirited, yet obedient nature, and a robust, medium build
that allowed for a full day's work in and out of the water. The Portuguese
Water Dog is a swimmer and diver of exceptional ability and stamina, who
aided his master at sea by retrieving broken nets, herding schools of fish,
and carrying messages between boats and to shore. He is a loyal companion
and alert guard. This highly intelligent utilitarian breed is distinguished
by two coat types, either curly or wavy; an impressive head of considerable
breadth and well proportioned mass; a ruggedly built, well-knit body; and a
powerful, thickly based tail, carried gallantly or used purposefully as a
rudder. The Portuguese Water Dog provides an indelible impression of
strength, spirit, and soundness.
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Recognized
Registries: AKC
- Country
of Origin: Portugal
- Life
Range: 10 to
15 years
- Height
Range: 17"
to 22"
- Weight
Range: up to
60 lbs.
- Colors:
Solid brown, solid black, black with white
markings, brown with white
- Trainability:
Does well
- With
Children: Good,
but needs to be supervised with younger children
- Other
Pets: Usually
good if raised with them
- Climate:
Adapts well to any type
- Indoor
/ Outdoor:
Indoor, they do not like to be left alone outside
- Exercise
Required: Needs
plenty and they love to swim
- Grooming
Required: Plenty
needed
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