Portuguese Water Dog

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Portuguese Water Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Portuguese Water Dog 

The Portuguese Water is obedient and agile, yet lively and spirited. The Portuguese Water is an intelligent that loves to work and play. This water loving is courageous and has plenty of stamina and enthusiasm for everything that he does. These dogs love to be in the thick of the action, whether it is work or play. The Portuguese Water are not suited to those with little time for their pets. The Portuguese Water needs plenty of exercise, as he is a very active and physically demanding dog. The Portuguese Water also needs a lot of mental stimulation, and will not take kindly to being ignored or neglected. Loyal and loving, the Portuguese Water will bark to raise an alarm, making him an effective protector. The good news is that he doesn't tend to bark unnecessarily. Destructive behavior can stem from boredom with the Portuguese Water Dog, and these dogs also love to chew, so keep plenty of appropriate toys to hand.
 
 The Portuguese Water is a friendly and confident dog. The Portuguese Water can be willful, obstinate, and challenging, which makes him best suited to a confident owner with experience of ownership. The Portuguese Water tends to get along well with children, who he will treat as friends. With proper socialization, the Portuguese Water gets along with pets. The Portuguese Water can sometimes be jealous or territorial. He is usually polite - even friendly with strangers when properly socialized. The Portuguese Water is a good choice of family pet for active families with plenty of time to devote to a pet, but not the right choice for those with little time or energy.
 
 Portuguese Water Dog
 The Portuguese Water Dog, also know as the Cao de Agua, and at times affectionately called the Portie, is known for its exceptional swimming ability, which is attributed to its webbed feet. It is a tough, dynamic, brawny that is of slightly greater length than its height. It shows flexibility and stamina by working in or out of water for extended periods. It has a thick, protective, wavy coat that easily sheds off water. It has ears that are heart-shaped and hang down the sides of the head, dark eyes, and a level or

scissors bite. Its strong legs are parallel and straight, while its tail is thick from the base and narrow at the tip.
 
 Portuguese Water Skills
 The breed was once prized in Portugal as a fishing aid, having the ability to steer fish into the fishermen’s nets, as well as carry messages on water between boats. The Portie was also capable of guarding its handlers’ boat and the day’s catch at the port. These days, the breed does well as companion, therapy and assistance dog, though may also do well at water trials, agility, and competitive obedience.
 
 Portuguese Water Personality
 The Portie loves water, and is a fairly affectionate breed. It loves spending time with its people, as it is quite obedient, fun loving, and friendly. It is quick to learn and generally well-mannered, though young ones are notorious for chewing on just about anything.
 
 Portuguese Water Exercise Needs
 The Portuguese Water loves a little retrieving practice or playing catch on water every now and then. It does well with daily workouts of both mind and body, and will make a good companion for jogging and long walks.
 
 Portuguese Water Living Conditions
 Apartment living, with access to a small yard, is possible with the Portuguese water dog, as long as it gets sufficient exercise. It needs to live around its family and spend the day in the backyard to keep it happy.
 
 Portuguese Water Grooming Requirements
 The coat of the Portuguese water requires moderate grooming, though it has minimal shedding, which makes it an ideal pet for those with allergies. It needs regular combing and brushing, as well as clipping once a month. For show, the acceptable clips are the retriever and lion clips.
 
 Portuguese Water Health Issues
 Main concerns to look out for are hip dysplasia and PRA. Other possible problems are distichiasis and glycogen storage disease.

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