Portuguese Water Dog Puppies for sale

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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.

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Oscar

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Oscar. I hope he steals your heart as he has ours. He’s a cute one. He loves attention and playing with his siblings and people. Quite friendly little guy. He’s got a good amount of energy and fa

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Cooper

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Cooper. I hope he steals your heart as he has ours. He loves to play with his siblings, he’ll be in the mix of all the fun. He is a little more shy than some of his siblings but when he warms up

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Clover

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Clover. I hope she steals your heart as she has ours. She loves all the attention she can get. She is a smart girl, a little more cautious so she’ll let her siblings go first to make sure it’s sa

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Roxy

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Roxy. I hope she steals your heart as she has ours. She is very friendly and loves to get any attention she can get. Once you meet her and look her in her eyes there is no turning back. She would

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Belle

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Belle. I hope she steals your heart as she has ours. She is very friendly and loves to get any attention she can get. Once you meet her and look her in her eyes there is no turning back. She woul

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Zeke

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Zeke. I hope he steals your heart as he has ours. He is very friendly and loves to get any attention he can get. Once you meet him and look him in his eyes there is no turning back. He would love

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Izzy

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Izzy. I hope she steals your heart as she has ours. She is very friendly and loves to get any attention she can get. Once you meet her and look her in her eyes there is no turning back. She would

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Sarge

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Sarge. I hope he steals your heart as he has ours. He’s a smart boy. Sensing danger when there is danger and sensing friends when he sees friends. He loves attention. He’s full of energy and love

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Hazel

Portuguese Water Dog

Meet Hazel. I hope she steals your heart as she has ours. She is very friendly and loves to get any attention she can get. Once you meet her and look her in her eyes there is no turning back. She woul

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The average cost of a purebred Portuguese Water Dog puppy in the United States is approximately $2097, though prices can vary based on factors such as pedigree, breeder reputation, and location.