Portuguese Water Dogs are intelligent, friendly, and hypoallergenic, making them suitable for active people and families with allergies. They require significant exercise and grooming to maintain ...

7 Best Companion Dogs for a Portuguese Water Dog originally appeared on PetHelpful. If you're looking for a dog to pair with your adorable Portuguese Water Dog, this piece's got you covered. The ...

Bred to assist fishermen, Portuguese Water dogs quickly proved super-helpful when herding fish into nets. Capable of retrieving fish, nets and tackle and with a great desire to work, this breed has ...

The Portuguese Water Dog (PWD) is a captivating breed steadily gaining popularity among dog lovers worldwide. Known for its ...

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There aren’t many dogs that swim underwater, but the Portuguese water dog can turn his paw at anything. Of course, he swims – he was originally bred to work alongside fishermen – but he can do much ...

Portuguese water dogs are now drenched in presidential allure. Like the pillbox hats of Jackie Kennedy, the breed of the Obama family's new "first puppy," Bo, is poised to take off as a must-have in ...

With his playful demeanor and tuxedo-like coat, Bo Obama could be the worst thing that ever happened to Portuguese water dogs. Portie enthusiasts expressed concerns Monday that the first family’s new ...

The Obamas' new dog Bo is likely to keep the tweens on their feet. April 13, 2009 — -- If the first family's new dog Bo follows in the footsteps of his predecessors, the Obamas should get ready ...

NEW YORK - It's nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren't thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family. The choice could mean a spike in the dogs' popularity ...

This year's Portuguese Water Dog national specialty competition will begin Sunday in Rhode Island. The competition events will unfold at venues in Warwick and Lincoln Woods through Friday. The ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ‘They have not selected a breed,’ Lelyveld said. ‘Mrs. Obama likes the ...