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Portuguese Water Dog

photo of portuguese water dog
adult Portuguese Water Dog
    height of a portuguese water dog
group: working height: m 20-23" / 50.8-58.4 cm
f 17-21" / 43.18-53.3 cm
types: long and curly haired weight: m 42-60 lbs / 19.05-27.2 kg,
f 35-50 lbs / 15.87-22.67 kg
colors: white, brown, brown/white, black/white, black
physical traits: robust, energetic, rugged, strong
hair type: long, curly or wavy profuse, thick
personality/
temperament:
intelligent, loyal, alert, suspicious, spirited, active, brave, tireless, trustworthy, energetic, likes attention, suspicious of strangers. some can be shy, vicious, aggressive toward strangers
maintenance/
special needs:

requires frequent grooming, does not shed and is non-allergenic, groom for show
nickname: Cao de Agua, Portuguese Fishing Dog, Cao de Agua de Pelo Ondulado (long haired), Cao de Agua de Pelo Encaradolado (curly coated)
origination: Portugal
bred for: fish herder, retrieve broken fishing nets and tackle, ship to shore messenger
identifying traits: confused with poodle
ideal for: companion, guard dog, hunt rabbits, water retrieving, outdoors,
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, uk, saku-(working dog group), ukc-(gundog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group), ckc
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