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| Breed: Portuguese Water Dog | Group (AKC): Working |  |
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| Country of Origin | Portugal, by incredible coincidence |
| Type of coat | Profuse and thick except under forelegs and thighs. |
| Grooming | Regular brushing and combing of his coat. Weekly cleaning of his ears, especially after swimming. |
| Average height | 16 - 22 inches |
| Average weight | 35 - 55 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | Very High |
| Protection | High |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - High, Problem-Solving - High |
| Trainability | Likes to work and easy to train, he thrives in obedience training. Consistent training with the right tone of voice as he is very sensitive. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, very good with children but he may have difficulty obeying them as he see them as equals. |
| Character | Obedient, friendly |
| Ideal home environment | A home with a fenced yard as he is an active dog. |
| Ideal owner | The owner of a Portuguese Water Dog needs to take time to exercise, socialize and train him. |
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