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Quick Takeaways
📏Medium size breed from Portugal
🐾11–13 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Requires regular grooming sessions
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span11–13 years
🌍OriginPortugal
👨👩👧GroupWorking
📏SizeMedium
🍼Litter Size4-8 puppies
↕️Male Height50-57 cm
↕️Female Height43-52 cm
⚖️Male Weight19-27 kg
⚖️Female Weight16-23 kg
About Portuguese Water Dog
✨ Fun Facts About Portuguese Water Dog
- 💡The breed was chosen by the Obama family partly for its low-shedding coat.
- 💡It has webbed feet and was historically used to herd fish into fishermen's nets.
Is Portuguese Water Dog Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✗Requires regular grooming sessions
✔Gets along well with other dogs
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
High
⚡ Energy Level
Very High
✂️ Grooming Needs
High
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Low
🎾 Playfulness
Very High
🐈 Social Life
Very High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
High
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
🏃 Exercise Need
Very High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Moderate
🎓 Trainability
Very High
🧠 Intelligence
Very High
🦊 Prey Drive
Moderate
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic?▾
Its curly, low-shedding coat is a popular choice for allergy-sensitive households, though no breed is 100% allergen-free.
Why is it famous in the US?▾
The Obama family's dogs Bo and Sunny were both Portuguese Water Dogs.
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