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.
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
Molly
Portuguese Water Dog
Molly is a sweet girl that will stand her ground. She has some spunk. She is a beautiful Portuguese Water Dog Puppy! She is being family raised, with time to run around outside and enjoy the outdoors.
Madelyn
Portuguese Water Dog
Madelyn's energy is in the mid range, she can be mischievous. 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
Miley
Portuguese Water Dog
Miley is a little higher energy, very mischievous. 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
Maggie
Portuguese Water Dog
Maggie is a little higher energy, very mischievous. 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 an
Puddles Male
Portuguese Water Dog
Puddles is a handsome brown and white parti-colored pup with a sweet and playful personality. This cutie was born on April 13th, 2026 and will be ready for his forever family. -LancasterPuppies
Valor Male
Portuguese Water Dog
Valor is a handsome black pup with striking white markings and a confident, lovable nature. He was born on May 16th, 2026 and will be ready for his forever family. -LancasterPuppies
Mason
Portuguese Water Dog
These Beautiful Pwd pups are looking for new homes soon! They stand from a quality bloodline going back generations of hard working dogs in Portugal. The father came to the U.S. himself from Portugal
Duke
Portuguese Water Dog
These Beautiful Pwd pups are looking for new homes soon! They stand from a quality bloodline going back generations of hard working dogs in Portugal. The father came to the U.S. himself from Portugal
Star
Portuguese Water Dog
These Beautiful Pwd pups are looking for new homes soon! They stand from a quality bloodline going back generations of hard working dogs in Portugal. The father came to the U.S. himself from Portugal
Maverick
Portuguese Water Dog
These Beautiful Pwd pups are looking for new homes soon! They stand from a quality bloodline going back generations of hard working dogs in Portugal. The father came to the U.S. himself from Portugal
Maya
Portuguese Water Dog
These Beautiful Pwd pups are looking for new homes soon! They stand from a quality bloodline going back generations of hard working dogs in Portugal. The father came to the U.S. himself from Portugal
Buba
Portuguese Water Dog
These Beautiful Pwd pups are looking for new homes soon! They stand from a quality bloodline going back generations of hard working dogs in Portugal. The father came to the U.S. himself from Portugal
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