Portuguese Water Dog
Weight
15-25 kg
Height
43-57 cm shoulder height
Lifespan
11-13 years
Character & traits
Energy
5
Affection
4
Playfulness
5
Watchfulness
3
With children
5
With other dogs
4
With strangers
4
Trainability
5
For beginners
3
Shedding
2
Drooling
1
Practical
- Exercise per day
- 1 to 2 hours
- Max alone
- 4 hours
- Garden needed
- No
- Apartment
- Less suitable
- Insurance
- $55–$85/mo
- Food
- $55–$75/mo
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Food
All-round dog food
Balanced nutrition for medium-sized dogs with average energy needs.
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Accessories
Sturdy harness
High-energy dogs pull more. A good harness gives you control without pressure on the throat.
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Grooming
Nail clipper
Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.
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