Portuguese Water Dog

【History】

Origin Portugal, originated in the Middle Ages.

There have been several centuries of history, the original was born in Portugal, the coastal areas, and also near the fisherman's voyage to Iceland. Algarve region of Portugal fishermen breeding varieties, excellent swimmers and divers who have a special talent and perseverance. It is often engaged to drive the fish into the nets in the sea to locate the lost fishing gear, the occasional boat passing messages between boats and land. Is a loyal companion and alert guard. Portuguese Water Dogs have two coat types, one is Phi relatively long hair, slightly curly or wavy; other hair short and dense, solid volume can be compared. Is a very practical working dogs, brave, dedicated, you can work around the clock. This dog was once near extinction of the 1960s, leaving only 60. Are also widely distributed in the European mainland. The source of its ancestor is not clear, it was said from North Africa, some said that from the Sino-Russian border area.

【Character】

As we all know, Portugal has a long coastline, which is the fishermen in the water to cultivate the variety of work, they are heroic, but the obedience of nature, of medium structure, you can work around the clock in the water or on land. Portuguese Water Dog is an excellent swimmers and divers who have a special talent and perseverance to help his master in the sea to locate the lost fishing gear, driving away fish, the occasional boat passing messages between boats and land. He is a loyal companion and alert guard. This smart practical species, has two coat types, curly or wavy, quite wide and well-proportioned head gives the impression of deep; rough, close engagement of the body; root of the tail strong and thick, beautiful tail held a, used as rudder. Strength, enthusiasm and a solid left to the people of Portuguese Water Dog indelible impression.

【Size】

Size: Male shoulder height of about 20 to 23 inches, the ideal shoulder height of 22 inches; the female line of the shoulder height of about 17 to 21 inches, the ideal shoulder height of 19 inches. Weight: The male is about 42 ~ 60 pounds; female is about 35 ~ 50 pounds. Ratio: rectangular, body length (from the chest to the hip the last point) slightly greater than height (shoulder height). Physique: strong, sturdy bones, very developed, neither refined nor coarse, strong structure, muscular body.

【Head】

Significant feature of the head; particularly large and well-proportioned and the head especially wide. Expression: firm, sharp and focused. Eyes: Medium size, points more open, slightly tilted. Round, neither prominent nor sunken. Black or different shades of brown, darker the better. Orbital pigment sufficient, black, black and white or white dog, eyes are black; brown dog's eyes are brown. Instantaneous membrane color depth, is not exposed. Ear: in the eyes and above the ear for the heart-shaped and thin, in addition to slightly open the back, the other parts of the head were stuck. Ear can not be extended to the jaw.

Head: From the outline view, slightly longer than the tone of the back half of the formidable than the first half of the bend. A positive observation, the head is very wide and shaped like a hemisphere, in the middle slightly concave. Prominent forehead, the middle of wrinkles, from the Ministry of backward occipital bone just an extension of length of about 2 / 3. After the occipital bone is very clear. Only the Department: very clear. Tone of voice: strong, root width than the nose-side mirror. The jaw: strong, no upper or lower jaw prominent highlight. Nose Mirror: Wide, nostrils wide. Pigment sufficient, black, black and white or white dog, nose and mirror are black; brown dog's nose mirror for different shades of brown. Lips: thick, especially the front, non-floating lips. Lips and oral mucosa, such as the palate, tongue, gums and other parts of the colors: black, black and white or white dog, in order to completely black or mostly black; brown dogs for different shades of brown. Bite and: scissors or clamp-like bite, and bite. Teeth: When the lips closed, the invisible teeth. Strong canine teeth.

【Body】

Neck: straight, short, round, and lifted high. No stubborn curves.

Dorsal line: the level of the firm.

Body: Chest broad and deep, extending to the elbow.

Ribs long and well-expansion, to the lungs to provide sufficient capacity.

Belly to mention, forming graceful curves.

Back: Wide muscular, short and smooth the waist and hip joints.

Solid and slightly tilted hip, hip bone is almost not visible.

Tail: Continuous tail, thick and tapering root of the tail, position, slightly lower than the back line does not extend to the hock. When the dog is very focused, the volume for the ring at the tail, but not extend to the waist. In the swimming and diving, the tail effect.

Previous footer: moderately inclined shoulder muscles are very well developed. A strong forearm. Forelimb strong, straight and long, well-developed forearm muscles. Carpal bone is adequate, the front side than the width. Joints long and strong bones. Wolf claws can be removed. Feet: Round and a number of rather flat. Neither arched toes joints not too long. Webbed between the toes, is a layer of soft skin, covered with hair, nail extends Office. Central pad is very thick, the other pad was normal. Nail slightly upward, off the ground. Black, white, brown, or with a streak of the nail are acceptable.

Rear: strong; with a well-proportioned footer. Leg: From behind the observation, parallel to each other, straight, and very well-developed thigh muscles. Hip: developed. Ankle and the hock strong, metatarsal length, no wolf claws. Claw foot requirement the same as the previous footer.

【Coat】

The body evenly covered with rich, thick, strong, healthy hair, in addition to the forearm and chest, and groin junction thin some of the hair. No end of hair, mane or bib. There are two changes in coat.

Curly type: hair tightly curled was cylindrical, slightly dim, ear hair, sometimes wavy.

Wave type: wavy hair is down, no curl, a slight gloss.

Two kinds of coat regardless of the merits without any discrimination.

【Color】

Black, white, and various shades of brown, or black or brown with white. The white coat of the dog, if the mirror the nose, mouth, eye socket is black, is not albino, is acceptable. Whether black, white or black and white color of the dog, their skin must be a clear blue gray.

【Gait】

Walking pace of a short and lively. Trot, the fast pace and smooth movement.

【Temperament】