The Portuguese Water Dog is a breed of dog. It is classified as a working dog by the American Kennel Club. It is classified as a working dog by the American Kennel Club. The Portuguese Water Dog is off-square, slightly longer than tall when measured from prosternum to rearmost point of the buttocks, and from withers to ground. Portuguese Water Dog eyes are black or various tones of brown, and their coats can be black, brown, black and white or brown and white.Male Portuguese Water Dogs usually grow to be about 20 to 23 inches (51 to 58 cm) tall, and they weigh between 40 and 60 pounds (18 and 27 kg), while the females usually grow to be about 17 to 21 inches (43 to 53 cm) tall, and they weigh between 35 and 50 pounds (16 and 23 kg). A PWD will commonly jump as a greeting. Owners may choose to limit this behavior. Some PWDs may walk, hop, or 'dance' on their hind legs when greeting or when excited.
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