Human orientation
High score: Loyal and cheerful. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Portuguese water dog
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History of the Portuguese Water Dog breed
Origin: Portugal
Originated in Portugal, where he helped fishermen: pulled nets, drove fish, brought tools and transmitted messages between boats. Modern technology has made this work unnecessary, so the breed is now mainly a companion.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy medium (43-57 cm, 16-25 kg) swimmer with a curly or wavy coat that does not shed. Intelligent, devoted, energetic and strong-willed. Needs daily exercise, water and regular care.
Sizeaverage
OriginPortugal
Life is nearby
Suitable for active families who love water and movement. Likes to be around people.
Walks
High: daily walks, running and swimming.
Training
Smart and strong-willed, sometimes checks the limits of what is allowed. Consistent training and reward-based training is required.
Care
Combing once a week, bathing approximately monthly, trimming every 3-4 months. Ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Loyal and cheerful. Because of their energy, games with babies are supervised.
Other animals
Generally gets along with other animals during socialization.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
High score: intelligent but strong-willed.
Zooaggression
Medium-high rating: gets along well with socialization.
Health and reproductive risks
In the British cohort, the median lifespan of the breed was 13.0 years; small sample: 36 deaths. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Low rating: curly coat needs brushing and clipping.
Health
Breed screening
Pedigree screening: progressive retinal atrophy, microphthalmia, juvenile dilated cardiomyopathy and GM1 gangliosidosis have been described. Ask the breeder for the test results of both parents.
Locomotor apparatus
Dysplasia of the hip joints: the results of the parents' examinations are requested, the weight is kept normal, and the lameness is shown to the veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
Eye diseases: the condition of the eyes is periodically evaluated by a veterinary ophthalmologist. Squinting, redness, or cloudy corneas require examination, not waiting.
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