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Jill, Jack, Sammie, and Indy
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Trek, Sammie Doodlebug, Caly, and Armada - 2016 PWD Jamboree - Seneca, SC
Trek, Sammie Doodlebug, Caly and Armada - 2016 PWD Jamboree - Seneca, SC
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Allyn Family Picture - Frankenmuth, MI - August 2015
Tootsie, Armada, Trek, Keeper, Fin, Indy, Bela, Sammie, and Jack
Congratulations to Sammie Doodlebug on receiving her
Producer of Merit Award!
Thank you to all of the Sammie x Triton puppies (and humans) who made this possible!
About us:
After Cristi lost her vision and it was determined she would not regain it, Cristi and Bruce began searching for a Portuguese Water Dog. On July 18, 2002, Cristi and Bruce brought a small, black wavy bundle of energy home. After a couple of different trials, his call name became Jack. He had two speeds: dead run and dead asleep. This was the beginning of a wonderful journey into PWDs.About the Breed:
Portuguese Water Dogs are a spirited, intelligent breed. They are truly a working breed, which means PWDs are not for everyone. Please research the breed thoroughly, visit the PWDCA website, and meet actual PWDs in their home settings before adding one to your family. Although a properly coated (as opposed to an improper coat, sometimes called smooth faced or IC) PWD does not shed its coat seasonally, fairly significant grooming is required. Most PWDs need full grooming every 4 to 6 weeks, but you will need to brush the dog (to the skin) at least twice a week between groomings.
This breed is often referred to as being non-allergenic, but hypoallergenic is a better term, which means less likely to cause an allergic reaction as opposed to no reaction. If you or someone in your home has allergies, please consult with your doctor before adding a PWD to your family. While you may not be allergic to the coat, you may be allergic to the debris the coat will carry if not kept clean. It is possible to keep a PWD coat scrupulously clean, which may reduce allergens. Occasionally, people will be allergic to the saliva of the dog. If that is the case we do not know of any way to avoid that allergy. It might also be a good idea to visit someone with PWDs with the coat type you are thinking of getting, and/or someone with multiple PWDs to see how you react if your doctor approves.