Among the medium-sized races, these dogs are durable and muscular. Furs are smooth or wavy, coarse or glossy, full or slightly curly. Furs can be white, black, brown, silver or gray in general. The most obvious body traits that differentiate from other dog breeds are that the fingers are markedly curved. This provides great convenience in their swim.
Portugal Water Dog Life Area
portugal-water-kopegiPortugal Water Dog, has been used in fishing in ancient times. They have been used in the areas of guard because they have very good watchkeeping. The living areas are extremely spacious. They can easily live in rural areas. They can also easily adapt to apartment life. However, due to their mobile structure, the most suitable houses are a small garden. They get along very well with children and other pets and enjoy being loved.
The water dog of Portugal, who loves water, will be happy to have fun if you have a pool or if you are near the sea. He can hunt himself by entering the water. He has a good time with the residents because he is friendly. They can hardly stand to be indifferent, and even if they cannot see the interest they are waiting for, they may become frustrated. Although they like to spend a lot of time in the water, it may not always be healthy for them. Staying in excess water can cause them to become deaf at an early age.
Portugal Geographic Spread of Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a well-known race since the Middle Ages. In Portugal there is no certainty that there are findings that two different breeds emerged from the mating. Homeland Portugal; especially the coastal areas of the country. They were trained by fishermen and used as assistants. Over time, they spread to different geographies, especially in America.
The Portuguese Water Dog, which was followed with interest by the fishermen in the coastal areas, was taken as a crew to almost every place that the Portuguese had gone. But, despite all its capabilities, it cannot be said that this race shows the necessary spread.
Portugal Water Dog Feeding
There are two basic ways of this race to be healthy. One of them is healthy nutrition; the second is to do the necessary exercises. Your dog needs to be healthy enough to be healthy and healthy. The ideal food for this is dry foods. As long as they provide the necessary nutrition, their bones will be strengthened, they will be prevented by their discomfort and they will have a healthy appearance.
According to the age of the Portuguese Water Dog breed should be fed. Although not very susceptible to allergies, sweets and delicatessen products should not be given without veterinary control. High quality brands can be used for feeding on which types of foods. You can make the choice of food with the necessary examination. Excessive selectivity is not required in the choice of food as it has a mobile structure. They are not too prone to gain weight.
Portugal Water Dog Reproduction
The man of the Portuguese Water Dog breed reaches sexual maturity at about 6 months. After this time, it can also mate continuously. For females, the age of healthy mating is 2 to 7 years. The female dog fights between 18-21 days. Mating takes place after the 9th day of this period. Previously, the female rejects the male but refuses to mate. From day 14 fertilization begins and the female again refuses to mate.
The pregnancy process of this dog breed is generally 63 days. From the 40th day onwards, the body structures of which they are pregnant begin to become apparent. Their breasts are full, their bodies begin to fat. From the 25th, 30th day on ultrasound, it becomes clear whether they are pregnant or not. Birth pains last for up to 12 hours and bring in one to six pups on average.
