Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog
Other names	cão de água português, cão de água algarvio
Common nicknames	Portie, PWD, Water Dog
Origin	Portugal
Traits Weight Female 16–23 kg (35–50 lb) Height Male 50–57 cm (20–22 in) Female 43–52 cm (17–20 in) Coat curly or wavy Life span 10–14 years
Classification / standards FCI Group 8, Section 3 Water Dogs #37 standard AKC Working standard ANKC Group 6 (Utility) standard CKC Group 3 - Working dogs standard KC (UK) Working standard NZKC Utility standard UKC Gun Dogs standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Portuguese Water Dog is a dog breed that originated from the Algarve region in Portugal. They are used as working dogs along the Portuguese coast: they help fishermen catch fish.