iDog Breed Number: CB194
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000194
Original: Portugal
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; On land or in the water, the spirited PWD will always keep up
Good With Children: Yes
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal, Hypoallergenic
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 50.8-58.4 cm (male), 43.2-53.3 cm (female)
Weight: 19.1-27.2 kg (male), 15.9-22.7 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 11-13 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Portuguese Water Dog
from AKC
Other Name: Cao de agua Portugues; Cao de agua Algarvio
Common Name: Portie; PWD; Water Dog
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hip dysplasia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Microphthalmia | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Pattern alopecia or baldness | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Persistent pupillary membrane | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| colour dilution alopecia | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Follicular dysplasias | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Lysosomal storage diseases | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)