A large member of the Working Group of dogs, the Portuguese Water Dog (PWD) is a water spaniel once prevalent all along the Portuguese coast. It was used by fishermen to act as boat-to-boat couriers, to herd fish into the fishermen's nets and to retrieve lost fishing tackle.

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Addison’s Disease, Alopecia, Cataracts, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Distichiasis, Follicular Dysplasia, GM1 Storage Disease, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Lysosomal Storage Disease, Microphthalmia, Persistent Pupillary Membranes, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

(* The fact that this breed may be susceptible to these conditions does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected by them. They are listed here purely as a guide.)

Portuguese Water Dog Products:

Website: Portuguese Water Dog

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