The Portuguese Water Dog were once used by Portuguese fisherman to pass messages to other boats, grab gear out of the water, and drive fishes into nets. When fishing became more modernized in the 20th century, this breed all but disappeared. H...

They say a dog is a man's best friend. I must say they are right. I have practically grown up amidst dogs since my family owns a pet store. From my childhood to adulthood, my then puppy and now dog, Tim, has been a source of constant comfort f...

After years of living in the shadows of other working dogs, America's first family has redirected the breed spotlight to shine on the lovable Portuguese water dog. With such outgoing, intelligent and playful personalities, one of these wavy-haire...

Breed Description The medium-sized Portuguese Water Dog has a sturdy and robust build. This compact and rectangular breed shows an alert appearance, with a floppy ear and a distinctive curly coat. This breed typically weighs around 35-55 pound...

Description: The Portuguese Water Dog is a well-muscled dog of medium size. This breed is sturdily built with heavy bones. The dog will be 20 to 22 inches at the withers and weigh between 42 and 58 pounds. The bitch is 17 to 20 inches at the shoul...

The Portuguese water dog is as much of a miracle, as it is a treasured pet and skilled swimmer. Various texts from bible times shows this dog's ancestors as being held to almost mythical standards. Modern technology left only slightly more than 50...

If you have not heard of a Portuguese Water Dog, you probably live in a cave. The whole country is a buzz about this breed of dog. A Portuguese Water Dog will probably become the first dog this April. President Obama's daughters have chosen this b...

The Portuguese Water dog has recently become a very much talked about dog, thanks to the First Family choosing to adopt one and naming it Bo. But the Portuguese Water dog has been around for a long time and has a long history of a being a hard wor...

There is something about a dog. It has this unique ability to bond with human beings in such a way that it makes the person think they are special in that they, and only they, are everything the dog has always wanted. From then on its affection is...

Portuguese water dogs are so known because they were used for assisting in fishing. It is a rare breed, and difficult to find. You will really have to make an extensive search for these dogs, if you are bent upon one. Try newspaper ads, the Kennel...