Our PWD are extremely fun, spunky, and smart dogs! They enjoy playing in the yard, partaking in any activity with our family, and love snuggling up on the couch. They are hypoallergenic and are perfect for those with allergies and/or asthma!
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- Portuguese Water Dogs are loving, independent, intelligent
and are easily trained in obedience and agility. - They are friendly, non-aggressive, and amazing family pets.
- Porties are spirited yet obedient and robust.
- They can be bashful around strangers.
- Their closest relative is the standard poodle.
- They love the water and can spend hours swimming.
They are excellent with children of all ages. - They are devoted to their family and pleasing them.
- The do not shed and are hypoallergenic.
Special Skills: Field sports dog, guide for blind, drugs search dog, family pet, and others. - Guard-dog: Medium - Low. They will evaluate a potential threat, but they are still quite friendly to all.
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- Adults tend to be 16-22 inches tall and weigh around 35-50 pounds.
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- Porties need plenty of exercise and should not be kept in a small locked space.
- Regular brushing of the PWD's coat is required. Because they have hair, not fur, their coat needs to be maintained.
- Portuguese Water Dogs need regular daily contact.
- Portie puppies are easy to raise and train and should be introduced to people at an early age.
- PWDs can be picky eaters. They do not tend to overeat.
- They are happiest out in the countryside, but will adapt to an urban environment with a
- fenced yard when sufficient exercise is given.
- Porties are active and enjoy human interaction.
- The owner of a PWD needs to be able to spend time to exercise, train and play with them.
- The best owner for this breed would be an active family living in a rural or suburban environment.
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- Well-cared for dogs can be expected to live 12-14 years.
All of our babies come pre spoiled and are loved on daily! Our puppies come with AKC papers and are sold with limited registration. They will have all age appropriate shots and dewormings done before they leave for their new home. They will also have had a few visits with the vet to assure they are healthy and growing as they should. We like to send the puppies home with a little blanket that smells like their mom to insure an easier transition into your home. Also we send home a few samples of the food we have them on and a few toys as well. We are offering a $100 rebate when you provide us with spay or neutering papers of your puppy!! We believe in trying to control the overpopulation of dogs at shelters.
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