Height: male: 20-23 in.; female: 17-21 in. Weight: male: 42-60 lbs.; female: 35-50 lbs. Life Span: 10-14 years
The Portuguese Water Dog is a seafaring breed and was prized by fishermen in Portugal for being a spirited, yet obedient in nature dog. A web-footed dog he is a swimmer and diver of exceptional ability. Fits well into many types of lifestyles, he is usually a quiet dog who only barks when he is on watchdog duty. An intelligent, energetic dog he is self-willed but obedient to his owners.
