The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium-sized working dog from Portugal. They are active, intelligent, and loyal, and make great family pets. Portuguese Water Dogs have a thick, wavy coat that can be black, brown, or white in color. They are easy to train and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
Portuguese Water Dog
Also known as Cão de Água Português, Portie, Cao de Agua
Origin
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Algarve coast
- Era
- medieval, working breed among fishermen
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 51–58 cm · Female 43–53 cm
- Weight
- Male 19–27 kg · Female 16–23 kg
Coat
- Type
- curly
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- black, white, brown, black and white, brown and white
Traits
- intelligent, spirited, brave, independent, affectionate, athletic