So you’re looking to adopt an Portuguese Water Dog, or already have one?
According to the American Kennel Club, “The Portuguese Water Dog is super-smart and very biddable—meaning he’s easy to train and eager to please. The breed can be groomed in two styles: The retriever clip (the entire coat is clipped to one inch in length, with the tail tip at full length) or the more check-me-out lion clip, where the coat on the hindquarters and muzzle is clipped down to the skin. The bright and biddable Portuguese Water Dog was bred to be an all-around fisherman’s helper. The robust, medium-sized body is covered by a coat of tight, low-shedding curls. They are eager and athletic companions built for water work.”
An Portuguese Water Dog typically ranges from 43.18cm to 58.42cm in height, and weighs from 15.875732950000002kg to 27.2155422kg.
There are a few pet insurance companies in New Zealand that offer dog insurance for Portuguese Water Dog breeds. Try Cove Insurance as they are currently offering a one-month free promotion. Typically Portuguese Water Dog insurance ranges from $30 per month to $65 – but of course this varies depending on a range of other factors such as gender.