Portuguese Water Dog

dog breed

The Portuguese Water Dog is a dog breed that originated from the Algarve region in Portugal. They are used as working dogs along the Portuguese coast: they help fishermen catch fish.

Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dog
Other namescão de água português, cão de água algarvio
Common nicknamesPortie, PWD, Water Dog
OriginPortugal
Traits
HeightMales50–57 cm (20–22 in)
Females43–52 cm (17–20 in)
WeightMales19–27 kg (42–60 lb)
Females16–23 kg (35–50 lb)
Coatcurly or wavy
Life span10–14 years
Kennel club standards
FCIstandard
Dog (domestic dog)