BREED :

PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

COUNTRY:

PORTUGAL

CATEGORY :

WORKING

 

WEIGHT

HEIGHT

MALE :

42-55 lbs

20-22.5"

FEMALE :

35-48.5 lbs

17-20.5"

SIZE :

medium-large

COLOR :

black, white, chestnut and mixture thereof

PERSONALITY :

Lively, impetuous, pugnacious, pleasing, affectionate, good company. . Equally happy in a country place or a city apartment, physically hardy, protective of children, water loving, most adaptable

USES :

For centuries it has lived in the boat of Portuguese fisherman. They are able swimmer and can be taught to catch in their mouths and bring back fish escaping from the net. They are also useful at catching ropes and other objects thrown from boats towards the shore. They are also used as guard dog and companion dog.

PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

 

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