Prone to GM-1 Storage Disease, a fatal nerve disease. Some lines are prone to hip dysplasia and PRA. Weight: Males 42 - 55 pounds (19 - 25 kg) Females 35 - 49 pounds (16 - 22 kg) Health Problems A dog that is barking at you in that manner is showing signs of dominancy issues. If you find your dog is barking at you in order to communicate, you need to hush the dog and look into your leadership skills. Make sure you are this dog's firm, consistent, confident pack leader, providing daily mental and physical exercise. Barking and indoor activity levels vary greatly with the individual owners and their ability to balance out the dog's needs. Dominance levels vary even within the same litter. Be sure to provide them with things they are allowed to chew on. Portuguese Water Dog puppies are notorious chewers. Suitable for agility skill trials and numerous other dog sports. This breed may out-think its owner! Willing and eager to please, this is a faithful, obedient dog. Make sure you are consistent, firm and confident in the way you handle the dog. Bear in mind that this extremely intelligent dog will take liberties if it feels it is stronger minded than its owners. They are very sensitive to the tone of your voice and owners need to be calm, but show a consistent authority.
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Training these dogs is not difficult if you understand how to properly communicate with the canine animal. Brave, keenly aware, highly intelligent and trainable keen to work and quick to learn and understand instructions. They need to get to know cats so that the company of them will also cause no problems.
They are excellent with children and usually get along with other dogs and pets without any problems. They have great stamina, and with enough exercise will be calm. This breed is affectionate with its family. Animated, amusing, spirited and fun to be around, it often makes people laugh. The Portuguese Water Dog is a loyal, lively, water-loving dog.
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