Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog

Key facts about the Portuguese Water Dog

Life expectancy :

7

19

12

14

Temperament :

Affectionate Playful Intelligent Hunter

Size :

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FCI breed nomenclature

FCI Group

Group 8 - Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs

Section

Section 3 : Water Dogs

Physical characteristics of the Portuguese Water Dog

Adult size

Female : Between 17 and 20 in

Male : Between 20 and 22 in

Weight

Female : Between 35 and 49 lb

Male : Between 42 and 55 lb

Coat colour

Type of coat

Eye colour

Brown

Temperament

100%

Affectionate
100%

Playful
66%

Calm
100%

Intelligent
100%

Hunter
66%

Fearful / wary of strangers
66%

Independent

Behaviour of the Portuguese Water Dog

66%

Tolerates solitude
100%

Easy to train / obedience
66%

Barking
66%

Tendency to run away
66%

Destructive
66%

Greedy / Gluttony
100%

Guard dog
66%

First dog

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Is the Portuguese Water Dog right for you?

Lifestyle

33%

Portuguese Water Dog in a flat
100%

Need for exercise / Sporty
66%

Travelling / easy to transport

Compatibility

66%

Portuguese Water Dog and cats
66%

Portuguese Water Dog and dogs
100%

Portuguese Water Dog and children
66%

Portuguese Water Dog and the elderly

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Shedding

Health of the Portuguese Water Dog

Strong / robust

Withstand heat

Withstand cold

Tendency to put on weight

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