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Portuguese
Water Dog
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are a
Portuguese Water Dog owner,
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Portugal |
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Life expectancy |
12
to 14 years |
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Color |
White,
Brown, Black,Brown/White, Black/White |
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Coat type |
Profuse
and thick except under forelegs and thighs |
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Exercise needs |
They
need ample exercise which should consist of free exercise, daily
walks or swimming. |
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Temperament |
This breed can have guard dog tendencies. To discourage this
tendency training must be started at an early age (ten weeks).
An animal of spirited disposition, self-willed, brave, and very
resistant to fatigue. A dog of exceptional intelligence and
a loyal companion, it obeys its master with facility and apparent
pleasure. It is obedient with those who look after it or with
those for whom it works. |
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Good with children |
Good
with children if raised with them and if the children are taught
how to treat a dog. |
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Grooming needs |
Regular brushing and combing of his coat. Weekly cleaning of
his ears, especially after swimming. |
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Average size (inches) |
20
- 23
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17
- 21
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Average weight (lbs) |
42
- 60
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35
- 50
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Health issues |
Progressive retinal atrophy,
storage disease, hip dysplasia and skin condition. |
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Living conditions |
A home with a
fenced yard as he is an active dog. The owner of a Portuguese
Water Dog needs to take time to exercise, socialize and train
him. |
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Dog
breed description
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Once a familiar sight throughout
fishing ports of the Iberian Peninsula, and is still commonly found
in the Algarve region of Portugal. This breed is a fisherman's dog,
a fine swimmer with great endurance undertaking a wide variety of tasks.
It will guard the catch, swim between boats and dive and retrieve fish
or objects lost overboard.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Portuguese Water Dog has been making itself useful in Portugal for centuries.
It is also known as Cao de Aqua.
The Portuguese Water Dog is just the right size to make it ideal as a
companion animal, but still robust enough to also double as a working
dog.
The Portuguese Water Dog provides a reliable watch-dog service and quickly
becomes a part of the family. |
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