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PORTUGUESE WATER DOG

ACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT, THIS DOG NEEDS AN OWNER TO MATCH AKC

Height range Although classed as a gundog, this dog was used to retrieve Round eyes are
set far apart
17–22 in (43–57 cm) fishermen’s nets as often as hunters’ game. The breed’s
Weight range adaptability springs from a lively mind and desire
35–55 lb (16–25 kg)
to please, but if not kept busy, it can be
Life span 10–14 years destructive. There are two coat types: Curved tail
with plume
Origin Portugal long and wavy or short and curly. at tip

Forehead has
Other colors central furrow

Hindquarters
clipped for work
White Brown and showing

Black and Brown and
white white Long, wavy,
black coat
Black and brown dogs
may have white
markings. Round feet
Long and wavy coat
POODLE (STANDARD)

THIS INTELLIGENT RETRIEVER DOG MAKES AN EASY FAMILY COMPANION AKC

Height range Claimed by France but probably from Germany, Head carried high
Over 15 in (Over 38 cm) this breed was originally a water dog, and the
Weight range standard size remains closest to
46–71 lb (21–32 kg)
those roots. It is popular for Long, wide,
Life span 10–13 years crossbreeding because it pendant ears
Origin Germany is robust, clever, and good-
tempered. A simple all-over
clip is easiest to maintain.

Other colors
Dark, almond-
shaped eyes
Any solid color
Strong, well–
chiseled face
and jaw
Profuse, dense,
curly, black coat
Small, oval
feet, with
arched toes

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