Portuguese Water Dog Puppies for sale
The Portuguese Water Dog, also known as the Portie or Cão de Água Português, descends from water dogs used by Portuguese fishermen to drive fish into nets and retrieve items from the water, likely sharing an ancestor with the Poodle who was also originally bred as a water dog. The breed's popularity declined dramatically in the early 1900s as fishing became modernized, but was saved from extinction by Dr. Vasco Bensaude who worked to re-establish the breed over several decades. The Portuguese Water Dog made its way to America during the mid-1900s and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983. These medium-sized, muscular dogs feature a dense single coat that can be wavy or curly in black, white, or brown, often clipped in a lion or retriever style, and are considered hypoallergenic with very light shedding making them ideal for people with allergies.
Active, intelligent, and full of energy, Portuguese Water Dogs are delightful companions who need substantial physical and mental exercise and especially love to swim, true to their water dog heritage. Their playful and friendly nature makes them excellent family dogs who thrive on being around their human pack, though they do not do well in kennels or when left alone for extended periods. These eager-to-please dogs are typically easy to train and respond well to directions, making them great for active families with children. Their hypoallergenic coat requires regular maintenance including combing or brushing 2-3 times weekly to prevent tangles, monthly trimming, and frequent rinsing with fresh water after swimming to remove damaging chemicals, plus regular ear checks to prevent moisture-related infections.
Maggie
Portuguese Water Dog
Maggie has about average energy for a Portie. She has a sweet side to her. She is a beautiful Portuguese Water Dog Puppy! She is being family raised, with time to run around outside and enjoy the outd
Flint
Portuguese Water Dog
Beautiful Portie! Healthy, happy and active! Well socialized! Love to be held inside and active outside. We are working on crate training them overnight and go to the bathroom outside by day We will b
Magnolia
Portuguese Water Dog
Magnolia is a frisky, sweet girl. She is a beautiful Portuguese Water Dog Puppy! She is being family raised, with time to run around outside and enjoy the outdoors. She is playful and loves to be cudd
Forrest
Portuguese Water Dog
Beautiful Portie! Healthy, happy and active! Well socialized! Love to be held inside and active outside. We are working on crate training them overnight and go to the bathroom outside by day We will b
Flash
Portuguese Water Dog
Beautiful Portie! Healthy, happy and active! Well socialized! Love to be held inside and active outside. We are working on crate training them overnight and go to the bathroom outside by day We will b
Fargo
Portuguese Water Dog
Beautiful Portie! Healthy, happy and active! Well socialized! Love to be held inside and active outside. We are working on crate training them overnight and go to the bathroom outside by day We will b
Fritz
Portuguese Water Dog
Beautiful Portie! Healthy, happy and active! Well socialized! Love to be held inside and active outside. We are working on crate training them overnight and go to the bathroom outside by day We will b
Flicka
Portuguese Water Dog
Beautiful Portuguese Water Dog puppy! Healthy, happy and active! Well socialized! Love to be held inside and active outside. We are working on crate training them overnight and go to the bathroom outs
7Charlie
Portuguese Water Dog
Charlie is chocolate brown with a white chest. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he continues to grow.
8Shadow
Portuguese Water Dog
Shadow is an black male puppy. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he continues to grow.
7Bo
Portuguese Water Dog
Bo is all black puppy with white neck, legs, and belly. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he continues to
4Hershey
Portuguese Water Dog
Hershey is a chocolate brown female puppy. She is energetic and playful. She also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as she continues to grow.
4Oreo
Portuguese Water Dog
Oreo is a black male puppy with white shoulders and back legs. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he contin
5Blu
Portuguese Water Dog
Blu is a chocolate female puppy with white chest. She is energetic and playful. She also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as she continues to gro
5Galaxy
Portuguese Water Dog
Galaxy is an black male puppy with a white spot on his chest. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he continu
5Dash
Portuguese Water Dog
Dash is a chocolate brown male puppy with white stomach and neck. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he con
4Nera
Portuguese Water Dog
Nera is a black female puppy with white paws. She is energetic and playful. She also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as she continues to grow.
4Spot
Portuguese Water Dog
Spot is a chocolate brown male puppy with white chest, neck, and parts of his head. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will
6Dexter
Portuguese Water Dog
Dexter is a black male puppy with a white stomach and paws. He is energetic and playful. He also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as he continues
2Princess
Portuguese Water Dog
Princess is a black female puppy with a white chest and belly. She is energetic and playful. She also loves to be held and play with puppy toys. More information and pictures will be added as she con