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.

Take that, Poodle. 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 alle… ...

Unlike some other water-loving dogs, Portuguese water dogs do not have an undercoat. The Portuguese water dog life expectancy ranges from 11 to 13 years. Portuguese water dog personality.

— -- Never have so many gotten so excited about so little. The White House puppy has been appointed, at last, and Washington is in a barking frenzy. And, of course, it was leaked. Shocking ...

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.

The little guy is a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog given to the Obama girls as a gift by that Portuguese water dog-lovin’ senator himself, Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts.

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 ...

1. Another Portuguese Water Dog. Portuguese Water Dogs are compatible with each other, needless to say. Although PWDs are good with other dogs, they are best together with another PWD.

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 ...

First the White House, then the world Portuguese water dogs have a lot going for them. Expressive brown eyes. An adorable mop-like coat. A puppyish air, no matter the age. And, as of last week, 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 ...

The Portuguese water dog inspired Obama, penned children's book. Dec. 24, 2010— -- He may not have had a seat in the Senate, but Splash Kennedy left an everlasting impression in the chambers ...