Portuguese Water Dog, originated from the coastal areas of Portugal, used to go on long voyages near Iceland with fishermen.It is commonly raised by fishermen in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has excellent diving ability, works diligently and re
It has a very wide head, and its proportions are symmetrical; its robust and compact body, with a strong and beautiful tail held high, acts like a rudder, enabling it to master direction.It is naturally enthusiastic and has a stable temperament, leaving a deep impression on people.
The Portuguese Water Dog has two types of coat, one is longer and slightly curly or wavy; the other is short and dense, especially the curly part is stronger.As a working dog, it is brave and fearless, diligent and responsible, able to work continuously for 24 hours without getting tired.
In Portuguese, it is called "caodeAgua", "cao" means dog, and "deAgua" means water.In its place of origin, people also call it the Portuguese Fishing Dog."caodeAguadePeloOndulado" is the name of the long-haired variety, and "caodeAguadePeloEncaradolado" is the name of the curly-haired variety.
Although most people believe that the Portuguese Water Dog originated from the coastal areas of Portugal, some believe that the Portuguese Water Dog originated from the Siberian grasslands at the border between China and Russia in 700 BC. According to relevant information, the people who lived there relied mainly on raising cattle, sheep, camels, and horses for their livelihoods. In order to graze cattle and sheep more efficiently, they raised some dogs to help them. Because these dogs lived in remote areas and had little contact with the outside world, the possibility of hybridization was minimal. They retained the independent characteristics of the breed, and people discovered that they were particularly similar in appearance to long-haired Portuguese Water Dogs.
One theory is that some of these Asian shepherds were captured by the fierce Berbers in North Africa and brought them from North Africa to Morocco, and their descendants - the Moors, came to Portugal in the 8th century, bringing with them a type of water hunting dog.
Another theory claims that the Asian shepherds left the African grasslands with the Goths (a federation of Germanic tribes), and split into two groups. One group went west, and the accompanying dogs became the German poodle. The other group, the Visigoths, went south and waged war with the Romans. Their dogs evolved into lion dogs. By the 4th century AD, after the Visigoths successfully invaded Spain and Portugal, their dogs settled there.
These theories may explain why the ancestors of the Lion Dog and the Portuguese Water Dog are the same.
For centuries, Portuguese Water Dogs have been living on the cliffs of the southern coast of Portugal, completely isolated from the outside world, and have always maintained their original rugged appearance. However, in the early 20th century, there were major changes in agricultural society, and Portuguese fishermen quickly abandoned the coastal areas, and naturally, Portuguese Water Dogs went away as well.
In the 1930s, a Portuguese shipping tycoon, Dr. Vasco Bensuade, loved this breed of dog very much. After learning about the situation of the dog, he began to work to save the breed, and then promoted the re-establishment of the Portuguese Dog Club, which allowed the dog to appear in dog shows. After research and discussion, standards were set for them, and the Portuguese Water Dog was officially classified as a working dog.
In 1954, several Portuguese Water Dogs were exported from Portugal to England, and the Kennel Club of England also registered them as working dogs. Although the dog was successfully accepted in England, it ultimately declined rapidly and was not registered after 1957.
In 1958, a couple from New York, the Harringtons, received a pair of Portuguese Water Dogs from England as an exchange of rare breeds, which aroused great interest among Americans. Among them were a couple, Herbert and Marjorie Miller from Connecticut, who imported this breed directly from Portugal for the first time.
On August 13, 1972, 16 Portuguese Water Dog enthusiasts and their dogs gathered at the Miller's house and unanimously agreed to establish the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America. At that time, there were only 12 Portuguese Water Dogs in the United States. Through the persistence and efforts of these dogs and dog owners, by June 3, 1982, in about ten years' time, the number of Portuguese Water Dogs reached an astonishing 2571069402, widely distributed in 41 states in the United States, and There are more than 50 skilled dog breeders.
On June 3, 1981, the Portuguese Water Dog was classified as a mixed breed. Three months later, the dog won its first championship at a dog show, gaining fame. On August 1, 1983, it was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, and on January 1, 1984, it participated in competitions as a working dog group.
This dog has a love for exercise and requires a large amount of physical activity. It does not like to be confined in a cage for a long period of time as it can develop a sense of oppression. Additionally, it has a high level of alertness and enjoys working. Nowadays, people mainly raise it as a working or guard dog. It is not particularly suitable for busy working individuals or elderly people with limited mobility.
Toejam
Symptoms: The dog licks its toes frequently, the toes become red and moist, and severe lameness may occur
Preparation: Iodine alcohol, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Usage: Wear an Elizabethan collar, clean the foot hair cleanly, rinse with soapy water, or wipe with iodine alcohol. After the inflammation area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeated for a week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches the ears, shakes its head and ears. The dog's ears will have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, and dark brown secretions and earwax.
Preparation: Ear flush, ear cleaning solution
Usage: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, pour ear flush or vik ear flush into the ear canal, gently massage the ear root for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear flush, wipe off the secretions shaken out with a cotton ball, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog will feel itchy, the skin is red and itchy, the dog will scratch randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, more dandruff, and even patches of shedding.
Preparation: Diluted saline, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.
Usage: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the problem skin and the surrounding hair of the dog, then wash with salt water for sterilization, and then apply ointment or use spray, with antibiotics and vitamin B.
Do not feed too much meat during feeding. If the meat is eaten too much, it will cause calcium deficiency and phosphorus excess, which will affect bone development and malnutrition, and it is easy to get chondrodystrophy.
Therefore, calcium powder should be fed to puppies. The role of calcium powder is the same as that of calcium tablets, which helps the growth of puppy's bones. Lack of calcium, the teeth and bone development of dogs cannot be normal.
Generally, puppies in the growth and development period need one teaspoon of calcium powder every 2.2 kilograms (about 5 pounds) per day. As the weight of the puppy increases, the amount of calcium powder per day should also be added proportionally. When it is full 1 year old and enters the growth period, it starts to feed according to one teaspoon of calcium powder per 4.5 kilograms (about 10 pounds) per day. It is equivalent to half the amount because after the development period, the growth of bones and teeth has become more stable and there is no need to eat too much calcium powder.
In addition, puppies should be kept active in a certain amount every day to promote better absorption of calcium powder.
Taboo food
1. Salt-dried food: such as salted fish, dried small fish and shrimp, bacon, food ham, and cured meat, etc. The salt content of these foods is extremely high and should not be fed to dogs.
2. Mustard and other spicy foods cannot be eaten, just like humans, eating these can easily cause mouth, gastric and intestinal ulcers.
3. Onions should never be fed. Because onions are a highly toxic substance for dogs' blood, eating more can cause acute anemia and even threaten their lives.
4. Bones of poultry such as chicken, duck, and goose, these bones are small and hard. They are not as easily crushed by dogs' teeth as pig and cow bones, especially small puppies, they can't chew these small hard bones at all. Once the dog swallows these bones, it can cause minor scratches in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, or even puncture the throat or stomach, causing the dog to lose its life. Therefore, when feeding dogs chicken, duck, or goose meat, remember to remove the bones.
5. Refrigerated milk, ice cream, and other dairy products, these should not be consumed, especially for puppies. A few sips of cold milk can easily cause them to have uncontrollable diarrhea. Over time, if it becomes habitual diarrhea, the dog's body will become weak, affecting its healthy development and growth. Of course, even heated milk and other dairy products should only be fed in small amounts. After all, dogs' digestive systems are really not suitable for such foods. Less is more.
1. Do not bathe frequently
When bathing your dog, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing depends on the dog's hygiene condition. You can bathe your dog more often in hot weather, but reduce it in winter. However, the total number of baths should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it may damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. To grow good fur, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a pet-specific brush to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of the dog's fur. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, the owner can let the dog exercise a bit to improve its physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrients. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to deworm both internally and externally. Deworming medication can cause significant damage to the dog's stomach and intestines, so it is recommended to feed probiotics together to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
To have a beautiful coat, a good nutritional foundation must be laid, and attention should be paid to daily diet. On the one hand, feed your dog nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a dog food that is suitable and nutritious to meet the dog's needs; on the other hand, you can give your dog a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.
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