Portuguese Water Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Hauska Fakta
Portuguese Water Dogs were bred to herd fish into nets and retrieve lost tackle for Portuguese fishermen.
Medium-sized working dog with curly or wavy waterproof coat. Intelligent, energetic, and excellent swimmer.
🏷️ Rotu
Portuguese Water Dog
💭 Luonne
Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, affectionate
📏 Koko
Medium (16-27 kg)
⏳ Elinikä
11-14 years
🎨 Värit
Black, white, brown, black and white, brown and white
🌍 Alkuperä
Portugal, Algarve region, ancient times
🏠 Elinympäristö
Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Ravinto
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ FCI Ryhmä
Group 8
✓ FCI Osasto
Water Dogs
✓ FCI Numero
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