Are Portuguese Water Dogs Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Thinking to own a Portuguese Water Dog and want to know whether Portuguese Water Dog are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, Portuguese Water Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are Portuguese Water Dogs Friendly?

Basic Facts Appearance Temperament Playfulness Easy to Train Intelligence Watchdog Ability Barking Tendencies Lifespan Health Issues & Symptoms Grooming Needs Shedding or Not Exercise Requirements Adaptability Apartment Friendly Children Friendly Stranger Friendly Cat Friendly Dog Friendly Puppy Price & Litter Size Portuguese Water Dog Names

Are Portuguese Water Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to choosing a dog, you possibly want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. In other words, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most canines are certainly fond of people, some are very sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Friendliness doesn't necessarily depend on breed. The majority of dogs are friendly if they have been exposed to new people, places, and experiences as they were growing up.

    So, essentially, you can make any pet dog into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an energetic social life and a happy home. Just about all pet dogs will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even hostile toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers personality towards people is almost incomparable. Labradors are extremely social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral issues in the breed arise because of their desire to be around people.

    2. Poodles very energetic, social, and smart dogs that make amazing buddies. They do extremely well in a variety of different dog sports and delight in the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partially due to its looks, but also because of its wonderful personality. Pugs are extremely social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred primarily as a friend and lapdog. Because of this, they are extremely friendly with their families and strangers, happily meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was originally bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are energetic, smart family companions that are great for individuals and families alike. They are very social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

Do Portuguese Water Dogs Need to Be Groomed Regularly?

Portuguese Water Dog Information

The Portuguese water dog is a robust dog of medium build, slightly longer than it is tall. It is strong and well-muscled, able to work both in and out of the water for long periods. It has a profuse single coat, either wavy or curly. Two clips are acceptable: the lion clip, in which the muzzle and middle part, up to the tail tip, are clipped; and the retriever clip, in which the entire coat is scissored to about 1 inch in length, with the tail tip again left full length. The water dog's expression is steady, penetrating and attentive, reflecting its spirited disposition.

The Portuguese Water Dog is one of exceptional intelligence and trainability, obeying any orders given by its master with willingness and pleasure. It is obedient both to those who care for it and to those for whom it works. It has a spirited disposition, is brave and independent, and resistant to fatigue. Its expression is hard and penetrating. The breed has splendid sight and a fair scenting capability.

What to do if you lose your Portuguese Water Dog

If your Portuguese Water Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the local vets to see if someone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Portuguese Water Dog

If you find a Portuguese Water Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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