Portuguese Water Dog
Hound Group
The Portuguese Water Dog was originally from Portugal. This breed typically lives 10-14 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 17-22 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 35-55 pounds.
Portuguese Water Dog's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2-2.5 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Portuguese Water Dog will generally describe this dog as brave. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark minimally.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Portuguese Water Dog likes to live inside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a apartment and it will need a walks to stay physically and mentally stimulated.
💊 Common Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Cataracts
Colitis
Addison’s Disease
Lymphangiectasia
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Megaesophagus
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
GM-1 Storage Disease
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
The Portuguese Water Dog was originally from Portugal. This breed typically lives 10-14 years and is generally considered a large size dog. They stand at 17-22 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 35-55 pounds.
Portuguese Water Dog's need roughly 60-120 minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 2-2.5 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Portuguese Water Dog will generally describe this dog as brave. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark minimally.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Portuguese Water Dog likes to live inside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a apartment and it will need a walks to stay physically and mentally stimulated.