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.

Duke is our sweet Portuguese Water Dog puppy! He loves romping in the yard with his siblings but comes back to us for sweet kisses! His parents have been carefully selected and tested to ensure that you have puppies bred for healthiness and loyal companionship. He can be registered with the AKC. (Limited) He will be vet checked before going to his forever home and comes wi

Bristol is our sweet Portuguese Water Dog puppy! She loves romping in the yard with her siblings but comes back to us sweet kisses! Her parents have been carefully selected and tested to ensure that you have puppies bred for healthiness and loyal companionship. She can be registered with the AKC. (Limited) She will be vet checked before going to her forever home and comes

April is our sweet Portuguese Water Dog puppy! She loves romping in the yard with her siblings but comes back to us sweet kisses! Her parents have been carefully selected and tested to ensure that you have puppies bred for healthiness and loyal companionship. She can be registered with the AKC. (Limited) She will be vet checked before going to her forever home and comes wi

Kyler is our sweet Portuguese Water Dog puppy! He loves romping in the yard with his siblings but comes back to us for sweet kisses! His parents have been carefully selected and tested to ensure that you have puppies bred for healthiness and loyal companionship. He can be registered with the AKC. (Limited) He will be vet checked before going to his forever home and comes w

Toby is our sweet Portuguese Water Dog puppy! He loves romping in the yard with his siblings but comes back to us for sweet kisses! His parents have been carefully selected and tested to ensure that you have puppies bred for healthiness and loyal companionship. He can be registered with the AKC. (Limited) He will be vet checked before going to his forever home and comes wi

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Portuguese Water Dog Puppies for sale in Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Duke

Bristol

April

Kyler

Toby

Forrest

Flicka

Flash

Fargo

Flint

Fritz

Harry

Speckles

Lil Snowball

Grayson

Ruby

Sage

Cloud

Skylar

Cocoa

Oakley

Ivy

Winston

Parker

Raven

Rosie

Ace

Merlin

Bentley

Oreo

Brownie

Spencer

Tater

Prince

Baxter

Paris

Patches

Paddington

Patsy

Benedict

Benny

Blossom

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Portuguese Water Dog Puppies for sale