Portuguese Water Dog
Overview
Breed Information
| Popularity: | 2018: #54 2017: #54 2016: #51 2015: #52 |
| Origin: | Portugal |
| Breed Group: | Working (AKC:1983) Gun Dogs (UKC) |
| Size: | Medium |
| Type: | Purebred |
| Life span: | 10-14 years |
| Temperament: | Brave Docile Impetuous Intelligent Obedient Quarrelsome |
| Height: | Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm) Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) |
| Weight: | Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg) Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) |
| Colors: | Black Brown White |
| Litter Size: | 4-8 puppies |
| Puppy Price: | Average $2500 - $2800 USD |
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Dog names
| Rank | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie | Lucy |
| 2 | Buddy | Daisy |
| 3 | Jack | Lola |
| 4 | Henry | Pepper |
| 5 | Ollie | Dixie |
| 6 | Beau | Roxie |
| 7 | Shadow | Callie |
| 8 | Rocco | Cookie |
| 9 | Romeo | Dakota |
| 10 | Ziggy | Jasmine |
| 11 | Joey | Athena |
| 12 | Chance | Peanut |
| 13 | Oreo | Macy |
| 14 | Chase | Bonnie |
| 15 | Ranger | Gigi |