Portuguese Water Dog
Diabo, Venus and Family and Clover the Pup from Waterbaby Kennels
If you love the water, are allergic to dogs, but want a dog to join you, look at the Portugese Water Dog. A medium-sized dog who can live in an apartment as long as it gets its daily walk/jog (not stroll). This dog needs to be challenged both physically and mentally. Fairly easy to train, and great with children and household pets (it may find your cat a curiosity until they can socialize with one another). Its temperament is steady and it just wants to be a part of your living experience. Very intelligent, and it will entertain you with its antics. Sheds little and needs to be brushed on a regular basis. Read PGAA’s Hypoallergenic Dogs article.
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Average Height(“‘s)
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Average Weight (#’s)
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Personality
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Coat
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Grooming
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Notes for owners
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21
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50
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Self-willed
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Thick, wavy. Sheds very little. | Weekly | May be OK for apartments – needs lots of physical and mental exercise. Loves the water. Great with children. Could be OK for allergy sufferers. |
Relevant Web Sites
Portugese Water Dog Club of America
Portugese Water Dog Club of Canada
http://www.pwdfoundation.org/. Funding research of genetic and other canine diseases to improve the quality of life and health of our Portuguese Water Dog companions.
Origin and History