portuguese water dogs

The Portuguese Water Dog is a spirited working dog that loves to be in the water. The "Portie" was originally bred to assist fishermen at sea, and is an excellent swimmer and retriever. This breed made headlines in recent years as the First Dogs to the Obamas, Bo, and Sunny, were both Portuguese Water Dogs. Porties are often confused with a similar breed, the Poodle, and like to stay active and show affection. They are loving, loyal and dependable, and make great family pets.

Portuguese Water Dogs love to be active and should have room to run. Make sure they get daily exercise, such as long walks or swims. Consider agility training to keep them physically and mentally stimulated.

They are smart and independent, so while they can be easily trained, they can also sometimes be stubborn! Make sure you introduce training when your puppy is young,

Although Portuguese Water Dogs don't shed much, their curly coats should be groomed regularly to prevent mats.

They love being social so make sure they get lots of interaction with people and other pets.