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Portuguese Water Dog Dog Breed Review
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Portuguese Water Dogs originated along the coast of Portugal. Used by fishermen to haul nets, carry tackle and transport messages between ships, Portuguese Water Dogs were robust and dependable enough to be considered part of a ship's crew.
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Pictures of Portuguese Water Dogs will give you an idea of what President Obama's dog is like. Who knows? You might decide you want one for yourself.
These first nine images are courtesy of the American Kennel Club.
Temperament: Portuguese Water Dogs are obedient, friendly
With Children: Yes, very good with children but they may have difficulty obeying them as they see them as equals.
With Pets: Yes, usually accepts other pets but may be territorial or jealous.
This handsome dog is named Boomer
Photo Courtesy of Boomer & Rocky Two Portuguese Water dogs
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Portuguese Water Dogs (PWD) are a breed of water dog similar to poodles.
Portuguese water dogs to compete at Codorus - The Evening Sun
Portuguese water dogs to compete at Codorus
The Evening Sun, PA - Aug 22, 2008
Garcia bred other breeds before but took to the water dog right away.
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Portuguese Water Dogs are energetic and need 30 minutes to an hour of vigorous exercise daily. They love swimming and make excellent jogging companions.
Without proper exercise and mental stimulation, Portuguese Water Dogs can become destructive.
Portuguese Water Dogs need a healthy diet of dog chow. Portuguese Water Dogs that are 21 to 35 lbs need 1-1/3 to 2 cups of food. Portuguese Water Dogs 36 to 50lbs need 2 to 2-2/3 cups of food.
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Basic Requirements: Portuguese Water Dogs are energetic dogs that need a large, well-fenced yard with room to run and play. Early socialization and obedience training is important.
Progressive rod-cone degeneration (prcd) is the most widespread form of PRA and affects many breeds including Poodles, American and English Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, and Portuguese Water Dogs.
Some animal welfare organizations with Portuguese Water Dogs ready for adoption:
Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society
Homeless Pets Foundation
Liberty Humane Shelter
Dog Pack Rescue Inc.
Portuguese Water Dogs absolutely thrive on human interaction and love, so giving lotÑ- of attention Ñ-s a requirement for anyone who owns οne.
Portuguese Water Dogs rode in bobbing trawlers as they worked their way from the warm Atlantic waters of Portugal to the frigid fishing waters off the coast of Iceland where the fleets caught saltwater codfish to bring home.
Along with 16 other people, the Millers were able to found the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America on August 13, 1972. At the time, only 12 Portuguese Water Dogs were known to have existed in the U.S.
It is believed to be a descendant of the old Portuguese Water Dogs and Spaniel root stock that came to Ireland from the Iberian Peninsula.
Portuguese Water Dogs need regular grooming to keep their coats from matting and their must be trimmed as it grows indefinitely. The PWD is a working dog that catches on to training very easily and swiftly.
Minor problems with hip dysplasia, eye problems and heart problems. Storage disease, a nerve disease that can be fatal, has shown up in some Portuguese Water Dogs.
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This breed does best with at least an average sized yard, but if given the proper amount of exercise, he can do well without one. Portuguese Water Dogs love to jog and would make a wonderful companion for the outdoors type.
 See also: Portuguese Water Dog, Retriever, Poodle, Hip Dysplasia, Cao de agua
  
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