As a longtime Portuguese water dog fancier and breeder, I have placed puppies who represent the best work of my head, heart and hands into the waiting arms of many wonderful families over the years.

Bred to assist fishermen, Portuguese Water dogs quickly proved super-helpful when herding fish into nets. Capable of retrieving fish, nets and tackle and with a great desire to work, this breed has ...

Portuguese Water Dogs are intelligent, friendly, and hypoallergenic, making them suitable for active people and families with allergies. They require significant exercise and grooming to maintain ...

Simon Warstler knows what America’s first family has to look forward to with the newest member of its family: Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog. “Jake is great,” Warstler said of his pet, a ...

NEW YORK - It's nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren't thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family. The choice could mean a spike in the dogs' popularity ...

After two interviews, three applications and months of anxiety, Nicole Grayson, a stay-at-home mother of three in Portland, Ore., finally got the nod. In April, Ms. Grayson learned she had been chosen ...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama's have spoken. The new friendly "first canine" will be...drum roll, please....a Portuguese water dog! But, trend-seekers beware: If you think it would be great to pick up a ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Perhaps the most highly anticipated arrival at the White House since ...

It's nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren't thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family, worrying that fickle owners will adopt and then abandon the ...