The Obamas received a puppy as a gift from the Kennedy's. Their new puppy is a 6 month old Portugese Water Dog. The puppy was returned to a responsible breeder in Texas by the original buyer and has now been adopted by the Obamas. The first puppy has been named Bo.
Portuguese Water Dogs are an ancient breed that have worked with fishermen along the coast of Portugal for centuries. They are excellent swimmers and seafarers. These medium size dogs can dive under water and retrieve fishing gear. The Portugese Water Dog stands 17 to 23 inches at the shoulders and weighs between 35 and 60 pounds. They are a fun breed with their own water sports, titles, and trials.
The people from the Portuguese Water Dog Clubs are some of the friendliest people I have met at dog shows. This breed is hypoallergenic, intelligent, and loves water. Although this breed is considered hypoallergenic, the experts from the The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America suggest people spend some time with the breed to make sure you are not sensitive to the coat. To learn more about the Portuguese Water Dog go to www.pwdca.org/.
