Disadvantages of the Portuguese Water Dog: barking, afraid of cold, clingy, poor physical condition, prone to gastrointestinal diseases. So there are still some difficulties in raising them. In addition, you must not give Portuguese Water Dogs dairy products. Dairy products may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea in Portuguese Water Dogs.
But its advantages are also obvious. It has excellent swimming and diving abilities and can work underwater all day long. Local fishermen raise them to Help herd fish and find lost fishing gear. The dog has two different coat types: curly and wavy. The beautiful appearance and high-raised tail reveal a warm and intelligent character.