At one time the Poodle was a longer-coated dog, as is one variety of the Portuguese Water Dog. In Portugal, the dog is also known as the Algarvian Water Dog (cão de água algarvio), or Portuguese Fishing Dog (cão pescador português). At one time the Poodle was a longer-coated dog, as is one variety of the Portuguese Water Dog. It is said that the current day Poodle, Kerry Blue Terrier, and Irish Water Spaniel are possibly ancestors of the 'water dog'.
Algarvian Water Dog|Portuguese Fishing Dog
Algarvian Water Dog|Portuguese Fishing Dog