The Portuguese water dog is robustly built with strong legs, they can have a wavy coat or a curly coat. They're medium-sized with the male dog measuring some 17-21 inches in height and weighing between 39 and 60 pounds and the female bitch measuri...

The following are the parts of a comprehensive grooming process for your Portie:

There are always ways and means to helping a puppy mature, as there are to raising a child. But most of us are one in saying that children, unlike dogs, are governed by universal and unchanging rules. But here are three things that still make peop...

At heart, some Portuguese water dogs think they are on top form when digging. Furthermore, digging is an instinctual component of their psychology, and they really enjoy each moment of it. So, when you see your dog digging, its not yet time to pan...

Some dogs are popular the world over after being touted as hypoallergenic dog breeds. But when advertising and marketing funds enter the picture, nothing is what it may seem. For example, scientists insist there is really no hard scientific data t...

What factor ensured the First Family's picking the Portuguese Water Dog to be the official furry sentinel of the White House? The stated reason is the well-known fact that the dog has near-zero shedding, making it less likely for the dog to kick o...

In recent years, PWD enthusiasts have been able to come up with many versatile looks for their portuguese water dogs. Sometimes, it's even hard to imagine that it is essentially the same dog. In the show ring, not a few observers have mistaken a P...

If you are currently bogged down by your Portuguese water dogs chewing issues, don't fret because help is here. As with any process, the first thing to do is to identify what exactly is the concern. If your dog is a newly acquired puppy, then the ...

I have always wanted to live in a beautiful house and live better than everyone else. This is why I want to become a Portuguese Water Dog and live at the White House in Washington DC. Yes, I know the weather is not too good, but I am sure the acco...

It's not easy being among the most talked about dog breeds nowadays; take the case of the First Dog, Bo the Portuguese water dog. It seems that, the more exotic-sounding the breed is, the more it is eagerly sought out! But in the end, the Portie, ...