Portuguese Water Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fait Amusant
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.
🏷️ Race
Portuguese Water Dog
💭 Tempérament
Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, affectionate
📏 Taille
Medium (16-27 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
11-14 years
🎨 Couleurs
Black, white, brown, black and white, brown and white
🌍 Origine
Portugal, Algarve region, ancient times
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Alimentation
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ Groupe FCI
Group 8
✓ Section FCI
Water Dogs
✓ Numéro FCI
37