Portuguese Water Dog Forum:
PWD info (Part1)

Please go to the PWDCA web site - http://www.pwdca.org/ for extensive information. For breeder referral, Sandra Overton : soverton@WHIDBEY.NET For rescue, Mary Harkins: MCHarkins@worldnet.att.net I cannot stress enough he importance of finding a reputable hobby breeder who has the best interest of the PWD in mind, and will help match you with a PWD whose background is well tested for genetic ills. Avoid breeders in any breed mass producing puppies. Getting a puppy quickly, of a certain coat type, gender or color is NOT important. Finding the right family companion is. They are an active, energetic, extremely bright and creative breed. They are NOT a dog to just lay by the fireplace and doze. This does not mean they are constant activity in the home or "hyper" though. A properly exercised PWD certainly can understand "thats ENOUGH, now go lie down!" when need be. I have found that they do well in homes with anot