Portuguese Water Dog Breeders in 35 States

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Portuguese Water Dog Breed Information

Portuguese Water Dogs were originally fishermen’s companions. They were bred as working dogs that served as crew on fishing boats and helped herd fish into nets and retrieved lost gear from the water.

Nowadays, Portuguese Water Dogs are beloved family companions. Bo Obama, the former First Dog of the US when the Obamas were in the White House, is perhaps the most popular Portuguese Water Dog in recent times.

This is an affectionate and athletic breed that’s always up for an adventure. The average Portuguese Water Dog stands 17-23 inches tall and weighs around 35-60 pounds. The average life expectancy for the Portuguese Water Dog is 11-13 years.

Portuguese Water Dogs are highly affectionate with family members and do exceedingly well with young kids. They also get along quite well with other dogs in the family. This is a very trainable breed that’s eager to please its owners.

However, people who are thinking about bringing a Portuguese Water Dog puppy home should know that this is a high energy breed that needs lots of mental stimulation and physical exercise on a daily basis. Although not very vocal, Portuguese Water Dogs can bark on occasion.

Portuguese Water Dogs have a wavy or curly long coat and webbed feet. They do not shed much but the coat does require almost daily brushings. PWDs are not big droolers, however.

You can expect your Portuguese Water Dog to be very playful and quite open to strangers. They do have a protective instinct towards family, however, and can make good watchdogs. This is a breed that’s perfect for busy families, because Portuguese Water Dogs are very adaptable to changes in routine, weather, noise, etc.

All in all, if you’re looking for an active, smart, eager, and trainable medium-sized dog that is a low shedder, the Portuguese Water Dog might be the perfect companion for you. To find the best breeders of Portuguese Water Dogs, check out the listings on Puppy Hero. We have contact information for the best PWD breeders in the country who follow standard and ethical breeding practices, so you can be sure you’re bringing home a happy and healthy PWD puppy.

Portuguese Water Dog Breeders in 35 States

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