Portuguese Water Dog Definition

noun
Any of a breed of medium-sized dog once found along the coast of Portugal, where it was trained to assist fishermen: characterized by a profuse, curly or wavy coat of black, brown, or white.
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Noun

Singular:
Portuguese water dog
Plural:
portuguese-water-dogs

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Portuguese Water Dog Sentence Examples

  • Long before becoming the latest celebrity at the White House, Portuguese Water Dog puppies have been bred, raised and trained for centuries to be superior companions and working dogs of exceptional stamina.

  • The Portuguese Water Dog is also known as Cão de Agua Portages.

  • The Portuguese Water Dog does not move with a lengthy stride like an Irish Setter.

  • The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America is serious when it recommends starting obedience training for these puppies within their first year.

  • Just as with any dog you are thinking of bringing into a home, think long and hard before bringing a Portuguese Water Dog home.

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