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APPEARANCE
This breed originated in Portugal and is well
known by the people of this country for its excellent swimming ability.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a swimmer and diver of
exceptional ability and stamina. He is a loyal companion and alert
guard. This highly intelligent breed is distinguished by two coat types,
either curly or wavy; an impressive head of considerable breadth and
well proportioned mass; a ruggedly built, well-knit body; and a
powerful, thickly based tail, carried gallantly or used purposefully as
a rudder. The Portuguese Water Dog provides an indelible impression of
strength, spirit, soundness, robust, well balanced, rectangular in
outline, very strongly muscled on shoulders. Hard, penetrating and
attentive expression.
TEMPERAMENT
A dog of
exceptional intelligence and a loyal companion.
Pleasant disposition,
self-willed but very obedient to owner. Brave and energetic. These dogs
display a very social tight bonding and are loyal companions with a
strong desire to please.
Characteristics
The Portuguese Water Dog's
are on shedding dogs and considered to be non- allergenic. Very
intelligent and tremendously energetic with great swimming and diving
traits. These dogs display a very social tight bonding and are loyal
companions with a strong desire to please.
COLOUR
The Portuguese Water Dog comes in several
colours black, white, various shades of brown, black and white, brown
and white. Skin is bluish under black, white and black and white dogs.
SIZE
Dogs: Around 20-22 inches
Bitches: Around 19-21 inches.
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