Portuguese Water Dogs from SailorMoon Kennels

SailorMoon Kennels
284 Flanders Rd
Windsor, ON N8N 3G4
ph: 519 979 3281
fax: 519 979 2391

Temperament of the PWD

"The Portuguese Water Dog is an animal of spirited disposition, self-willed, brave and very resistant to fatigue.  He is a dog of exceptional intelligence and a loyal companion, who obeys his master with facility and apparent pleasure... The Portuguese Water Dog was a fisherman's helpmate.  Along with a sound structure for his job, he had to have spirit and be of a willing disposition."     Kathryn Braund, The New Complete Portuguese Water Dog, Second Edition

  • Spirited, yet Obedient Nature

    The PWD possess an active, zestful, happy disposition.  She is stoic and, like all highly intelligent animals, in tune with her environment.  The PWD is a sociable canine.  This enables her to get along with people and other animals when she is working.  We can surmise the dog developed this cooperative spirit after centuries of living in close quarters on small fishing boats.


Porties are fabulous retrievers both on land and in the water.  They would retrieve all day long if you asked them to.


SailorMoon Kennels
284 Flanders Rd
Windsor, ON N8N 3G4
ph: 519 979 3281
fax: 519 979 2391