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Portuguese water dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale Groups
- Origin
- Portugal
- Height
- 43 cm
- Weight
- 16 kg
About the Portuguese water dog
The Portuguese Water Dog, also called the Algarvian Water Dog or Portuguese Fishing Dog, originated in Portugal’s Algarve region. Along Portugal’s coast, these dogs were taught to drive fish into fishermen’s nets, retrieve lost tackle and broken nets, and carry messages between ships or between ship and shore. They worked aboard fishing trawlers as those boats travelled from Portugal’s Atlantic waters to fishing grounds off Iceland. The listed height is 43 and the listed weight is 16; no units are provided. The breed is identified with Fédération Cynologique Internationale Groups. These details describe its coastal working background, Portuguese origin and listed measurements. They give readers a focused introduction to the breed’s historic role around fishing boats and coastal waters.
What stands out
- Originated in Portugal’s Algarve region
- Helped drive fish into nets
- Retrieved lost tackle and broken nets
- Carried messages between ships and shore
Who it suits
Suited to readers interested in a Portuguese breed with a documented history of helping fishermen and working aboard trawlers.
In short
The Portuguese Water Dog’s profile centers on its working history along Portugal’s coast and aboard fishing trawlers. The entry lists height and weight without units.
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