Size
- Height
- 50.8–58.4 cm
- Weight
- 15.9–22.7 kg
Energy
Needs roughly 90 min a day. Rough estimate.
Family fit
Kids
Dogs
People
Lifespan
11.0–13.0 years
Running cost varies — see methodology.
Trait map
Eight axes that describe how this breed actually lives.
Energy
5/5
Trainability
5/5
Playfulness
5/5
Protectiveness
4/5
Barking
3/5
Good with children
5/5
Good with other dogs
4/5
Good with strangers
4/5
Compared against German Shorthaired Pointer
Care needs
Shedding
2/5
Grooming
4/5
Drooling
2/5
Coat length
1/5
About the Portuguese Water Dog
Editorial copy coming soon. In the meantime, the radar above summarises the trait data we have on file.
Frequently asked
How big does a Portuguese Water Dog get?
Adult Portuguese Water Dogs typically stand 50.8–58.4 cm at the shoulder and weigh 19.1–27.2 kg.
What's the life expectancy of a Portuguese Water Dog?
Portuguese Water Dogs usually live 11.0–13.0 years.
Is the Portuguese Water Dog good with children?
Portuguese Water Dogs tend to do well with children when well-socialised (5/5 on our scale). As always, supervise interactions with young kids.
How much exercise does a Portuguese Water Dog need?
Portuguese Water Dogs are roughly a 5/5 on our energy scale — figure on around 90 minutes a day of structured exercise as a starting point.
Is the Portuguese Water Dog KC recognised?
Yes — the Portuguese Water Dog is recognised by The Kennel Club.
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