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 posses...

Hypoallergenic curly hair, brown eyes, love for fun, and above all, that magnetic intelligence... The Portie is all that, but also more! Just because it's been decades since the breed worked for rough and ready fishermen does not mean that he has ...

What factor led to the First Family's choosing the Portugese Water Dog to be the White House's top dog? The reason given by the President and his family is what everyone has known about the PWD for years, which is that it is a dog with virtually n...

A sad truth for many near-dog owners is that they are allergic to dogs. True, we're still years away from being able to decisively deal with our allergies so that our dog gets to stay in the house all the time. But these owners need to give a chan...

Any critic in a dog show will definitely look into the dog's history when assessing the dog. Thus, show judges that spot a Portuguese water dog remember that this is a working dog that started out in Portugal. They were bred to accomplish physical...

Having a Portuguese Water Dog makes a wonderful family pet for people who are active and enjoy spending a lot of time with their dog. If you are the kind of person who loves being outdoors and going for long walks, running and being involved in wa...

Dog lovers may find it interesting that the Portuguese water dog was already well-known in Portugal for centuries, but not exactly because of its supposedly non-allergen hair. The truth is, the breed has been a multi-talented fisherman's assistant...

The breeds known as water dogs include the: - Labrador/Retriever - Spaniel - Portuguese Water dog - French Water Dog (Barbet) - Spanish Water Dog Water dogs are in the News because the Obama family has chosen one for their pet. The water dogs whic...

So, the Obamas have finally added that new puppy to their family, and his cute little face is staring at you from every newspaper/magazine/website you come across and suddenly you find yourself thinking "Aawww... he's so sweet. I want one of those...