Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog Dog Breed

  • Breed Type: Working Dogs
  • Origin: Portugal
  • Height: 18 - 13 inches
  • Weight: 35 - 60 pounds
  • Life Span: 10 - 14 years
  • Fur Color: Shades of Brown, or Black or Brown with White

About the Portuguese Water Dog

The Portuguese Water Dog originated from the Algarve region of Portugal. From there the breed expanded to all around Portugal's coast, where they were taught to herd fish into fishermen's nets, retrieve lost tackle or broken nets, and act as couriers from ship to ship, or ship to shore.
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