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Quick Takeaways

๐Ÿ“Medium size breed from Portugal
๐Ÿพ11โ€“13 years years average lifespan
๐Ÿ Needs more space than an apartment
๐Ÿ‘ถKid-friendly & gentle with children
๐ŸŽ“Easy to train โ€” great for beginners
โœ‚๏ธRequires regular grooming sessions
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Portuguese Water Dog

From Portugal ยท Medium size ยท Working group

๐ŸŽ“ Easy to Train๐Ÿ‘ถ Kid-Friendly
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Quick Stats

๐ŸพLife Span11โ€“13 years
๐ŸŒOriginPortugal
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งGroupWorking
๐Ÿ“SizeMedium
๐ŸผLitter Size4-8 puppies
โ†•๏ธMale Height50-57 cm
โ†•๏ธFemale Height43-52 cm
โš–๏ธMale Weight19-27 kg
โš–๏ธFemale Weight16-23 kg

About Portuguese Water Dog

โœจ Fun Facts About Portuguese Water Dog

  • ๐Ÿ’กThe breed was chosen by the Obama family partly for its low-shedding coat.
  • ๐Ÿ’กIt has webbed feet and was historically used to herd fish into fishermen's nets.

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โœ—Needs more space than an apartment
โœ”Kid-friendly & gentle with children
โœ”Easy to train โ€” great for beginners
โœ—Needs an active, sporty owner
โœ—Requires regular grooming sessions
โœ”Gets along well with other dogs
โœ”Handles warm climates well
โœ”Highly affectionate family companion

Breed Ratings

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๐Ÿ˜Š Temperament
High
โšก Energy Level
Very High
โœ‚๏ธ Grooming Needs
High
๐Ÿ  Apt. Friendly
Low
๐ŸŽพ Playfulness
Very High
๐Ÿˆ Social Life
Very High
๐Ÿ‘ถ Kids Friendly
Very High
๐Ÿค Stranger Friendly
High
โ˜€๏ธ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
โ„๏ธ Cold Tolerance
Moderate
๐Ÿƒ Exercise Need
Very High
โค๏ธ Family Affection
Very High
๐Ÿ”Š Noise / Barking
Moderate
๐ŸŽ“ Trainability
Very High
๐Ÿง  Intelligence
Very High
๐ŸฆŠ Prey Drive
Moderate

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Portuguese Water Dog hypoallergenic?โ–พ

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?โ–พ

The Obama family's dogs Bo and Sunny were both Portuguese Water Dogs.

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