Portuguese Water Dog

My PWD discovered water at four months old and has not been fully dry since. He leaps into any body of water with joyful abandon and swims with powerful natural ability. He has been wonderful for our beach holidays. At home he needs a good hour of exercise every day to be calm. He is smart and can b…

My PWD competes in agility, does therapy work in schools, and accompanies me paddleboarding on weekends. He is versatile in a way that few breeds are. He transitions between these roles easily and performs each one with enthusiasm. He is intelligent, adaptable, and genuinely joyful in everything he …

My Portuguese Water Dog is exactly what we needed for our outdoor-focused family. She swims, hikes, runs, and retrieves with equal enthusiasm. She is deeply affectionate at home and my children adore her. Her low-shedding coat has been a genuine bonus for my husband who is mildly allergic. She neede…

My daughter has dog allergies and my PWD is the only breed she can tolerate. We tested carefully before committing and she has had no allergic reaction in four years. Beyond the allergy benefit he is a wonderful dog. He is athletic, responsive to training, and endlessly affectionate with our family.…

My PWD is the most engaged dog I have owned. She watches me constantly, anticipates my next move, and is always ready for whatever comes next. She completed agility training at top of her class and performs complex sequences reliably. Her energy level is high and she needs structured exercise and tr…

My Portuguese Water Dog has been my constant companion for eight years. She goes everywhere with me, from work to holidays to everyday errands. She is adaptable, sociable, and deeply devoted. She has been healthy throughout, which I attribute partly to careful breeding and partly to her active lifes…