News that a Portuguese Water Dog will become the First Canine of the United States is thrilling lovers of the breed in its native land, who say Barack Obama’s family couldn’t have picked better.

The First Family’s decision to get a Portugese Water Dog may have been largely driven by the mundane fact that it doesn’t shed and thus is less likely to trigger allergies. But it’s also a ...

Learn about the Portuguese water dog breed, including how to care for them and health problems to watch for.

If you're a proud owner of an adorable Portuguese Water Dog and are looking for a companion for it, this piece's got you covered!

A new arrival hit the White House on Monday in the form of a perfectly coiffed pup. The nation's first family welcomed Sunny—a one-year-old Portuguese water dog born in Michigan. Sunny joins Bo ...

The puppy, a Portuguese water dog, as anticipated, is 6 months old and black and white. It was named Bo by Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha, apparently in honor of their maternal grandfather ...

Discover the unique characteristics and care needs of the Portuguese Water Dog (PWD) to help you determine if it's the right fit for you.

Bo? It’s no jest. The first family has settled on a first pet — a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog that the Obama girls are naming “Bo.” The selection was one of the White House’s most ...

The business of choosing a First Dog has been almost as stressful as picking a US Commerce Secretary. Finally, though, a kind of consensus has emerged. It will be a Portuguese water dog from a ...

Originally bred to assist fishermen in myriad ways, the Portuguese water dog is full of surprises, both in and out of the ocean. There aren’t many dogs that swim underwater, but the Portuguese ...

Ted Kennedy's Famous Dog, Splash, Dies The Portuguese water dog inspired Obama, penned children's book.