HUNTER PORTUGUESE WATER DOGS

ESTABLISHED 1984

Fall Litter Planned - Call for details

The Portuguese Water Dog,
known as the "Cao de Agua"
(Kown-d'ahgwa) in Portugal,
is a strong, robust, medium sized
dog with a non shedding curly
or wavy coat. Either coat requires
basic maintenance and regular
grooming.

National Specialty AOM 2008 and 2009 CH Belouro Hunter's Tomgirl, NA, NAJ, JWC ( All Owner handled)

The well balanced, seafaring working dog
once carried messages and retrieved broken
nets and tackle because of his swimming and
diving abilities. He was prized by fishermen
as a companion and guard. As a watchman,
the Water Dog is still protective rather than
aggressive and he is cautious and sensible with strangers.

Ch. Driftwood's "Shark" Hunter AX OAJ CWDX And his friend Cali with the pink collar

Chonsea - Hunter's Lady Outlaw of Sherwood

UKC Ch Hunter's All Star Girl CGC RN- Skye

Modern fishing methods displaced the work of the PWD and by 1972 their number dwindled to less than 25 worldwide. Today the efforts of a few people have revived the breed and secured a healthy foundation stock in the USA.

The robustness and high spirits of this fisherman's dog must be understood as natural just as his retriever qualities make him "mouthy", not intentionally destructive. The PWD needs people. He thrives as a family member and gets on wonderfully with children and with household pets.

Ch. Hunter's Black Tagus OJ NAJ JWC

He is the family comedian and invariably competes for center stage. A complex canine, he wants love and trust and will prove himself trustworthy. He needs a daily dose of exercise outdoors, or may provide his own indoors. He works willingly for positive reinforcements; harsh punishment is counterproductive.
For these reasons he makes a poor kennel dog and in fact does poorly in any restrained situation such as being tethered in a yard where he is bored and miserable.
Being greeted by a friend's Portuguese Water Dog is unforgettable. As a stranger, you are likely to experience a penetrating, nearly human stare. Once known to him expect a raucous welcome, an offering of a favorite toy and possibly a cacophony of extraordinary sounds.

The Portuguese Water Dog? He is smart, lovable and needs a lot of attention. Channeling the stamina, intelligence and exuberance of this dynamic breed is highly rewarding although a challenge for any dog fancier.

National Specialty AOM 2008 and 2009 CH Belouro Hunter's Tomgirl, NA, NAJ, JWC (All Owner Handled)