Portuguese Water Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Morsom 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.
🏷️ Rase
Portuguese Water Dog
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, affectionate
📏 Størrelse
Medium (16-27 kg)
⏳ Levetid
11-14 years
🎨 Farger
Black, white, brown, black and white, brown and white
🌍 Opprinnelse
Portugal, Algarve region, ancient times
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Kosthold
Quality commercial dog food; lean proteins
✓ FCI Gruppe
Group 8
✓ FCI Seksjon
Water Dogs
✓ FCI Nummer
37