Portuguese Water Dog
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Portugal |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 20-23 inches (51-58 cm) |
Weight: | 19-25 kg |
Form of ear: | - |
Form of a tail: | - |
Life span: | - |
Japanese Site: | Portuguese Water Dog |
Overview
Arugaue called local native Portuguese breed good at swimming. Have been used for centuries about the hunters there. Fish's mouth, escaped from the net, their role was to bring this dog just hunters. Aliases: Portuguese Water Dog
Characteristics
Robust with a beautiful body. With a flipper like limbs, large head a little thin beak. Eye color is black or brown. Thick coat, is taking the wave or curl.・ Lion clip (clip the face and hind quarters), or working retriever clip (clip the body hair to leave the head and limbs) and to the tip of the tail to leave long hair both are round.
Temperament
And sensitive to things, while agile operation, has disconcerted mentally. While it is primarily working dog, but attractive as a domestic dog breeds.
Color
Black, brown, gray-white.
How to Care & How to Train
Ear cleaning is done weekly. Especially after swimming, water often remains in the ear, can cause illness to care and keep intact ear.
Exercise
What freedom of movement in open space, to swim.
Disease to be careful
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Disease that can be seen occasionally
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Inspection want to
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