Dog breed catalog

Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs

PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

Use:

A swimmer and diver of quite exceptional qualities and stamina, this dog is the inseparable companion of the fishermen to whom it is of great utility not only during fishing but also as a guard to defend their boats and property. Whilst his master is fishing the dog is attentive and, should a fish escape (from hook or net), jumps, voluntarily, into the sea to retrieve it, diving under water if necessary. It also swims out to retrieve any broken net or loose hawser. These animals are also employed as liaison between boat and shore or vice-versa, even when the distance is considerable.

appearance:

Dog of medium proportions, outline slightly convex with a tendency to rectilinear, braccoid type. Mediolinear type, well balanced, robust and well muscled. The muscular development due to constant swimming is noticeable.

temperament:

An animal with an impetuous disposition, self-willed, brave, quarrelsome, unassuming and very resistant to fatigue. It has a hard, penetrating and attentive expression, as well as splendid visual and remarkable olfactory faculties. A dog of exceptional intelligence; docile and obedient with apparent pleasure to any order given by its master.

size:

Height at the withers : Males : between 50 - 57 cm the ideal size being 54 cm. Females : between 43 - 52 cm, the ideal size being 46 cm.

criteria:

A,B,C,E