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Portuguese Water Dogs are a breed of dog, bred by the Portuguese to be companions at sea. They are similar in size to a Wheaten Terrier and are usually black but can also be brown or white.
Appearance
The hair is either worn in a "retriever cut" or a "lion cut." In the lion cut, the hindquarters, muzzle, and the base of the tail are shaved and the rest of the body is left full length. This cut originated with the fishing dogs of Portugal to keep the body warm while allowing movement of the back legs. The end of the tail is kept long, because in those days, the fishermen sometimes didn't know how to swim, and the dog could pull them to safety with its tail. The retriever cut is left 1" (2.5 cm) long evenly over the body (although some owners prefer the muzzle or the base of the tail shorter). This cut is a more recent style and originated because breeders wanted to make the breed more appealing and less unusual looking for buyers.
Most dogs, especially traditional show dogs, are entirely black or a dark brown; however, it is common to see white chests and legs on black and brown coats. "Parti" coats, with white fur and black spots, are rare but visually striking. The hair is either wavy or curly and is like human hair (and Poodle hair) in that it keeps growing. The hair must be trimmed about every two months and, although it is possible to groom at home, it is usually easier to pay a professional groomer. White hair is finer than black, and parti coat dogs will require more frequent brushing and grooming to avoid matting.
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AKC: Portuguese Water Dog - Standard set by the American Kennel Club.
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anoTHEr Portuguese Water Dog Home Page - Extensive information on and pictures of this breed.
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Portuguese Water Dog Origin and History - Including origins in an ancient Asian herding dog as well as influence on other breeds including the Poodle and Kerry Blue Terrier.
Portuguese Water Dog Web Ring - Contains a mixture of sites about pet PWDs and sites about kennels.
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PWD Mailing List - Discussion of all topics directly related to PWDs. Open to general public. Searchable email list archives from December 1996 through present.
PWD Search and Rescue at Ground Zero - Photographs of Connie Millard and her Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) certified Type I canine, Dutch, searching the rubble at the World Trade Center.
The Calimel Fund - Project to raise money for the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, earmarked for cancer research. Offers CafePress products with PWD photographs and mottoes.
The Georgie Project - Lark Lab's study of genetic characteristics in PWDs.
The Portuguese Water Dog - History and information about the breed in the UK. Care and grooming advice, show results, health statistics, breeder information and news.
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