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Portuguese Water Dog
Athletic Portuguese fishing dog with a hypoallergenic curly coat. Obama's dog Bo.
GroupWorking
OriginPortugal
Weight16–27 kg
Height43–58 cm
Lifespan11–13 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK
The Portuguese Water Dog ("Cão de Água") was bred to work alongside Portuguese fishermen — diving for nets, retrieving lost gear, and carrying messages between boats. Athletic, intelligent and famously hypoallergenic. Made famous in modern times as the Obama family's "Bo".
Temperament
Friendly, intelligent, energetic, biddable.
Exercise needs
60–90 minutes daily plus swimming if possible.
Grooming
Long curly coat. Brush 3× weekly; trim every 6–8 weeks.
Common health issues
Hip dysplasia. Juvenile dilated cardiomyopathy (DNA test). PRA. Storage disease GM1 (DNA test).
👍 Best for
Allergy-sensitive families, water-loving households, active homes.
👎 Not best for
Sedentary households.
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