Portuguese Water Dogs (PWD for short) have existed for thousands of years. Their lives began in Portugal working on fishing boats helping the fisherman with their rough and sometimes dangerous work at sea. While the fishing industry grew in the 1900s the PWDs rode the bow warning other boats of their position in the sometimes dense fog. Fisherman considered them an important member of the crew. PWDs being excellent swimmers with webbed feet, would dive fearlessly into the sea to retrieve broken nets or fish that would escape when the lines were pulled in. They were also use to send messages to shore or to guard the ship and equipment. As the fishing industry declined the PWDs almost became extinct. The breed was revived in the 1930s and was brought to England and USA in the 1950s. In 1972 the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America was formed by sixteen lovers of the breed. PWDs became a recognized breed by the American Kennel club in 1984.

At eight weeks the Pwd puppy will be an eye-opening experience for the best of dog owners. They are inquisitive and trying but with consistent training they become a wonderful, obedient, and loyal companion to their family. They have an incredible instinct to remain at its masters heels and youll find with a PWD you will never be alone. Its life is centered on its owners and prefers to be with you constantly. A crate can be used for short periods of time when you are not home. Pwds dont make good kennel dogs and will bark excessively until they are released to be with their master. Pwds are of exceptional intelligence who obeys their master with apparent pleasure. With consistent training you will find that you can teach them many skills such as obedience, agility, flushing out water fowl ,diving , retrieving and herding to name a few. This dogs abilities and energy is endless. These dogs are also used for therapy and assistance to disabled and elderly.

Portuguese water dogs demand a lot from thier owners, I would encourage anyone who has not owned a PWD to please do your research about this breed. The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America has a lot of good information available online. They have some excellent information in thier puppy packet that all new owners should be familiar with. If you have any questions, or want any information please feel free to email us anytime.