The Portuguese Water Dog is one of the oldest European breeds, although now these animals are considered rare, and they are not widespread in Europe and the world as a whole. However, at one time in Spain and Portugal, they were highly valued and kept in many families.
#1 Portuguese Water Dogs are active dogs that require a high level of exercise given their work history.
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#2 Portuguese Water Dogs once served as crew on fishing trips, retrieving lost gear and herding fish into nets.
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#3 Today, this dog breed makes for a fun-loving family companion — represented by Bo Obama, former First Dog of the US — who still retains their intelligence and love of the water, not to mention the webbed feet, that made them so valuable to their human family.
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