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Known as the "Cao de Agua" or "dog of water" in Portugal, the muscular PWD stands up to 23 inches tall at the shoulder. The PWD's coat comes in two types. The Curly coat (seen at left here) is short, thick and ranges from very tight curls, similar to a poodle to loose curls resembling a Wavy. The Wavy coat (seen below) is long, wavy, and loose and ranges from resembling a loose curly to almost straight. Both coat types are typically cut in either the retriever trim (seen at left) or the lion trim (seen below). Both are non-shedding, and come in black, white, shades of brown, or brown with white. 

Noted for his intelligence and loyalty, the Portuguese Water Dog is spirited, friendly, and obedient to his owner. He lives to work and is easy to train. However, he is also strong and self-willed and may not be as obedient with other members of the family, especially children. As his name suggests, he loves water, and enjoys swimming regularly. 

An active working breed with exceptional stamina, the PWD needs regular exercise including walks, swimming, and off-leash running. A home with a fenced yard is essential. The Portuguese Water Dog enjoys obedience training and should be placed in training and socialized from an early age. He makes an excellent watch and guard dog as he is brave and can be territorial.