What are the first important things to know about the temperament of the Portuguese Water Dog, or the Portie? First of all, they are independent although still loyal and very much attached to family members, aside from being intelligent and possessing a very strong drive. Proper socialization and supervision will help them to be relaxed with well-mannered children. Their relations with other dogs and animals can also vary according to how well they socialized with these.

It is clear that the Portuguese water dog is not the average mid-sized dog that can get by without simulation. And this is more obvious if the discussion is about the idea of the dog's ideal home and what are his training requirements. First of all, the dog needs to be among people that acknowledges and provides the venue for high energy and love for work.

What other things need to be known about the Portuguese water dog's temperament? Let's try to discuss what the dog is like from the point of view of other dog breeds.

Let's look at some of their characteristics: