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Portuguese Water Dog

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The Portuguese Water Dog At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Portugal 
Life Expectancy
10 - 15 yrs 
Height Range
17 - 22 in 
Weight Range
Up to 60 lbs 
Colors
Solid black, Solid brown, black with white markings, brown with white 
Trainability
Good 
With Children
Good, but can be boisterous, so supervise with younger children 
With Animals
Generally good, if raised with them 
Climate
Any 
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor; do not like to be left on their own outside 
Exercise Reqd
Substantial; loves to swim 
Grooming Reqd
Substantial 
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Portuguese Water Dog Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Portuguese Water Dog breeders:

Addison's Desease (blood test)
Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
GM1 Gangliosidosis, Storage Disease (genetic test)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Progressing Retinal Atrophy (genetic test)

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