There aren’t many dogs that swim underwater, but the Portuguese water dog can turn his paw at anything. Of course, he swims – he was originally bred to work alongside fishermen – but he can do much ...

Bred to assist fishermen, Portuguese Water dogs quickly proved super-helpful when herding fish into nets. Capable of retrieving fish, nets and tackle and with a great desire to work, this breed has ...

The Portuguese Water Dog (PWD) is a captivating breed steadily gaining popularity among dog lovers worldwide. Known for its ...

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With a Portuguese water dog taking up residence in the Obama White House, New Jersey Porties breeders say interest has surged. Mitch Horowitz, owner of Furball's Pet Grooming in Bayville, breeds about ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ‘They have not selected a breed,’ Lelyveld said. ‘Mrs. Obama likes the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. First Lady Michelle Obama’s highly publicized interview with People ...