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.
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 cuddled. This little girl can't wait to meet you! She will be ready to take home any time after May 19th. She comes with a 1 Year Health Guarantee, AKC Registration, she is up to
Portuguese Water Dog
Megan is more laid back, she is very sweet. 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 still playful and loves to be cuddled. This little girl can't wait to meet you! She will be ready to take home any time after May 19th. She comes with a 1 Year Health Guarantee, AKC Registratio
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 and loves to be cuddled. This little girl can't wait to meet you! She will be ready to take home any time after May 19th. She comes with a 1 Year Health Guarantee, AKC Registrat
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 playful and loves to be cuddled. This little girl can't wait to meet you! She will be ready to take home any time after May 19th. She comes with a 1 Year Health Guarantee, AKC
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 loves to be cuddled. This little girl can't wait to meet you! She will be ready to take home any time after May 19th. She comes with a 1 Year Health Guarantee, AKC Registrati
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. She is playful and loves to be cuddled. This little girl can't wait to meet you! She will be ready to take home any time after May 19th. She comes with a 1 Year Health Guaran
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
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
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
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
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
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