Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog

Portugal
The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium-sized dog, strong and very muscular due to swimming, with a rich, curly or wavy coat, without undercoat. It was a helper to fishermen on the coast of Portugal, especially in the Algarve. The standard describes it as exceptionally intelligent, courageous, resistant to fatigue and an excellent swimmer and diver.

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