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ESTABLISHED
1984
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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.
CH Belouro Hunter's Tomgirl, NAP,
NJP, JWC
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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.
Zeb -
Hunter's Zebulon Pup
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Chonsea - Hunter's Lady
Outlaw of Sherwood
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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.
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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.
U-CDX-AGII Ch. Hunter's Frank's
Raisin Cain
(Raisin), AM UD CWD, CAN CDX, ROM
UDX-OA CAN. OTCH 4th Courier Water Dog
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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. Channelling the
stamina, intelligence and exuberance of this dynamic
breed is highly rewarding although a challenge for any
dog fancier.
CH Belouro Hunter's Tomgirl, NAP, NJP,
JWC |
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