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Portuguese Water Dog — printable fact sheet
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Portuguese Water Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
The Portuguese Water Dog is a highly intelligent and energetic breed originally developed to assist fishermen along the coast of Portugal. Renowned for its swimming ability, this breed has a waterproof, curly or wavy coat and webbed feet, making it an exceptional swimmer. Portug…
Did you know?
- A Portuguese Water Dog named Bo lived in the White House with the Obama family, bringing international attention to the breed.
- Portuguese Water Dogs have webbed toes that make them powerful swimmers. The breed has a unique, hypoallergenic coat that requires regular grooming. In the past, they were so valued by Portuguese fishermen that each dog was assigned a share of the catch.
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