PORTUGUESE WATER DOG – Obama Family Choice of Dog

Information About The Portuguese Water Dog
COUNTRY: Portugal
WEIGHT: 35-55 pounds
HEIGHT: 16-22 inches
COAT: Shiny, wavy and loosely curled; or thick, with shorter curls
COLOR: White; black, liver, with/without white markings or spots in varying proportions

President Elect, Barack Obama and his family has according to news sources narrowed down their choice of dog to a PORTUGUESE WATER DOG .

Most people go with dogs like Labrador, Pudel or other quite small and in-door types of dogs.

Here’s some special information really making this breed to stand out from the crowd.

The Portuguese fishermen of the Algarve area have found these dogs to be indispensable. Their great swimming ability and webbed feet enabled them to take messages between boats and to aid the villagers in handling the nets in the water, as well as “herding” the fish into the nets.

I don’t think President elect Obama and his family will be using the new family member for fishing expeditions but it will surely be welcomed warmly into the family as a new full member of the household.

The final word might not have been said in this matter but I’m sure That Michelle, Mailia and Sasha Obama will be equally happy for the new puppy friend!

The Portuguese Water Dog