The Portuguese Water Dog or Porties a medium sized dog breed is a curly-coated, athletic companion tha originally developed to help Portuguese fisherman retrieve equipment, herd fish and act as messengers between boats and the shore.Their thick, waterproof coat comes in black, white, brown, black and white, and brown and white. It can be tight, curled, loose, or wavy.They weigh between 15 to 27 kgs (35 and 60 pounds), are 17 to 23 inches (43 to 58 cm) in height, and have a average lifespan of 11 to 13 years.They are intelligent, friendly, loyal, and energetic.They get along well with children and other pets.
