• Home
  • Dog Breeds
  • Portuguese Water Dogs
    • Portuguese Water Dogs

    Portuguese Water Dogs

    Although a relative newcomer to the UK the Portuguese Water Dog is still a very popular choice in Portugal more especially with fishermen although they are renowned for being good companions and family pets too.
    Lifespan
    13-15 years
    Breed group
    Working
    Weight
    Male: 16-25kg
    Female: 16-25kg
    Height
    Male: 43-57cm
    Female: 43-57cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    PWD, Portie, Water dog
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    Working, Hypoallergenic
    Health tests available
    DNA test - prcd-PRA
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    High
    Easy to train
    High
    Shedding
    Very light
    Grooming
    needs
    Very low
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to all ages of children
    Health of breed
    High
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    High
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

    Similar Pets