Portuguese Water Dogs are energetic and need 30 minutes to an hour of vigorous exercise daily. They love swimming and make excellent jogging companions.
Without proper exercise and mental stimulation, Portuguese Water Dogs can become destructive. They especially like to chew.
Portuguese Water Dogs are highly intelligent. They love learning new things, but they can also become bored easily, so make training challenging and fun.
Portuguese Water Dogs get along well with children and other family pets, especially if they’re raised with them. They can be reserved toward strangers, but are never lacking in love and affection for their families.
