#7 They’re an extremely energetic breed.
#8 The breed standard describes them as “very resistant to fatigue” and lists shyness as a “major fault.”
#9 The breed’s ancestors are thought to include the poodle, Kerry Blue terrier, and Irish water spaniel.
#10 They’re members of the AKC’s Working Group and were recognized in the early 1980s.
#11 They first became eligible for American dog show competition in 1984.
#12 Portuguese water dogs are often called “Porties” for short.
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