Height: 17 to 23 inches at shoulder
Weight: 35 to 60 pounds
Coat: curly or wavy
Life span: 10 to 14 years with some reaching 16 years of age
Breed Group: Working Dogs

The Portuguese Water Dog once served as crew on fishing trips, retrieving lost gear and herding fish into nets. Today, he's a fun-loving family companion who still retains the intelligence and love of the water (not to mention the webbed feet) that made him so valuable to his human family.