Portuguese Water Dog

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Portuguese Water Dogs are energetic workers and calm playmates. For hundreds of years, Portuguese fishermen watched these dogs work exhausting days, only to come home and play affectionately with children. Around the home, you'll find them goofy, loving and calm. They show an intense loyalty to family members, making superb watchdogs.

Portuguese Water Dogs can live as long as 14 years. Generally healthy, some can develop hip dysplasia and eye problems such as cataracts. In spite of their thick, wavy coats, Portuguese Water Dogs are fairly easy to groom, needing only regular brushing and clipping. They shed very little.