Portuguese Water Dogs: Ten Fun Facts

1. Senator Ted Kennedy has two Porties.
2. They were originally used to herd fish into nets for fisherman.
3. The Portuguese water dog shares a family tree with poodles, Irish water spaniels and kerry
blue terriers.
4. They have more energy than a 5 year old kid!
5. They can be extremely shy - (not like a 5 year old kid.)
6. They come with either curly or wave coats.
7. They are considered working dogs by the American Kennel Club.
8. They are often called 'Porties' for short.
9. Portuguese water dogs have webbed feet.
10. The Portuguese Water Dog is often mistaken for an ugly poodle~!