Portuguese Water Dog

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:37
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:48
P O R T U G U E S E  W A T E R  D O G ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Portuguese Water Dog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
059
Personality Snapshot
Lively but sensible and loyal. Affectionate and fun to be around. Stable, pleasant temperament. Brave. Highly intelligent and trainable; they may out-think their owners!


Breed NamePortuguese Water Dog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)059
Points (out of 100)60
Dog Group TypeGundog
DominanceModerate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Good
AffectionHigh
Good with Kids (Source 1)Recommended for Older Children
Good With Kids (Source 2)Recommended for Older Children
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersGood
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingPoor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityGood
SizeMedium
Exercise RequirementsHigh
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingVery Low
Level of TrimmingModerate
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredVery High
Life Span12 to 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Portuguese Water Dog into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 12 to 15 years of age as Portuguese Water Dog pups can live between 12 to 15 years of age.

My Life as a Portuguese Water Dog
Lively but sensible and loyal. Affectionate and fun to be around. Stable, pleasant temperament. Brave. Highly intelligent and trainable; they may out-think their owners!

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.

Portuguese Water Dog Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog Wiki

Where to buy a Portuguese Water Dog : A Directory and Review
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