{"id":4610,"date":"2022-09-01T03:15:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T03:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-09-02T07:16:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T07:16:46","slug":"how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How often should you wash your Portuguese water dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#How_often_should_you_wash_your_Portuguese_water_dog\" title=\"How often should you wash your Portuguese water dog?\">How often should you wash your Portuguese water dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_Portuguese_water_dog\" title=\"How do you take care of a Portuguese water dog?\">How do you take care of a Portuguese water dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#How_long_can_you_leave_a_Portuguese_water_dog_alone\" title=\"How long can you leave a Portuguese water dog alone?\">How long can you leave a Portuguese water dog alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#What_kind_of_brush_do_you_use_for_a_Portuguese_water_dog\" title=\"What kind of brush do you use for a Portuguese water dog?\">What kind of brush do you use for a Portuguese water dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_need_a_lot_of_grooming\" title=\"Do Portuguese water dogs need a lot of grooming?\">Do Portuguese water dogs need a lot of grooming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_shed\" title=\"Do Portuguese water dogs shed?\">Do Portuguese water dogs shed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_stink\" title=\"Do Portuguese water dogs stink?\">Do Portuguese water dogs stink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#What_is_the_1_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the #1 dog breed?\">What is the #1 dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do Portuguese water dogs like to cuddle?\">Do Portuguese water dogs like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Why_are_Portuguese_water_dogs_so_expensive\" title=\"Why are Portuguese water dogs so expensive?\">Why are Portuguese water dogs so expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_play_fetch\" title=\"Do Portuguese water dogs play fetch?\">Do Portuguese water dogs play fetch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#How_healthy_are_Portuguese_Water_Dogs\" title=\"How healthy are Portuguese Water Dogs?\">How healthy are Portuguese Water Dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Why_do_they_shave_Portuguese_water_dog\" title=\"Why do they shave Portuguese water dog?\">Why do they shave Portuguese water dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_mat\" title=\"Do Portuguese water dogs mat?\">Do Portuguese water dogs mat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-portuguese-water-dog\/#What_is_a_slicker_brush\" title=\"What is a slicker brush?\">What is a slicker brush?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_wash_your_Portuguese_water_dog\"><\/span>How often should you wash your Portuguese water dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The Portuguese Water Dog has a profuse single coat that can be either wavy or curly. They require regular bathing and brushing. This robust dog can be bathed as frequently as every week up to no longer than every 6 weeks.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-portuguese-water-dogs-good-watch-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are Portuguese Water Dogs good watch dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-take-care-of-a-portuguese-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_Portuguese_water_dog\"><\/span>How do you take care of a Portuguese water dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Routine Care, Diet, and Exercise<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Supervise your pet as you would a toddler.<\/li>\n<li>Regular brushing and grooming is needed to keep her coat beautiful.<\/li>\n<li>Portuguese Water Dogs generally have good teeth, and you can keep them perfect by brushing them at least twice a week!<\/li>\n<li>Clean her ears weekly, even as a puppy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FYR-DeTz78c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-you-leave-a-portuguese-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_a_Portuguese_water_dog_alone\"><\/span>How long can you leave a Portuguese water dog alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they may be left alone for four to six hours during the day, this social breed may become destructive if not provided enough attention or exercise. Crate training may be necessary to prevent destructive behaviors.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aYfnrQpE2yE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-brush-do-you-use-for-a-portuguese\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_brush_do_you_use_for_a_Portuguese_water_dog\"><\/span>What kind of brush do you use for a Portuguese water dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brush your Portuguese water dog with a slicker brush. The slicker brush is gentle enough to remove mats and snarls without causing damage to sensitive skin. A water dog is known for his strong coat, but be gentle in areas where the fur is thinner, such as the groin and behind the elbow.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-portuguese-water-dogs-need-a-lot-of-grooming\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_need_a_lot_of_grooming\"><\/span>Do Portuguese water dogs need a lot of grooming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Portuguese Water Dog has a profuse single coat that can be either wavy or curly. They require regular bathing and brushing. This robust dog can be bathed as frequently as every week up to no longer than every 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-portuguese-water-dogs-shed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_shed\"><\/span>Do Portuguese water dogs shed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Portuguese Water Dogs don\u2019t shed much and are often considered hypoallergenic. Keep in mind that all dogs shed hair and dander to some degree, and no dog is completely hypoallergenic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-portuguese-water-dogs-stink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_stink\"><\/span>Do Portuguese water dogs stink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, Portuguese Water Dogs do not smell bad. At least, they do not smell any worse than other dogs. Therefore, Portuguese Water Dogs are a joy to be around!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ekZq6y9GBa0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-1-dog-breed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_1_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the #1 dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2020 Most Popular Dog Breeds Rankings<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Breed<\/th>\n<th>2020 Rank<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Retrievers (Labrador)<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">French Bulldogs<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">German Shepherd Dogs<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Retrievers (Golden)<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/ghk.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/40\/golden-retriever.jpg?crop=1.0xw:1xh;center,top&amp;resize=480:*\" alt=\"Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds - Most Intelligent Dog Ranked 2022\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"do-portuguese-water-dogs-like-to-cuddle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do Portuguese water dogs like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Porties and Labradors are affectionate and willing to please, so expect the PWD-Labrador Mix to like cuddling up with you. The Portie and Labrador Retriever Mix will also need plenty of exercise, given the high energy levels of its parent breeds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-portuguese-water-dogs-so-expensive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Portuguese_water_dogs_so_expensive\"><\/span>Why are Portuguese water dogs so expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Portuguese Water Dog: $2000 and up<\/p>\n<p>They do have health issues and one reason their price is high is there are many expensive tests that each parent should undergo before they are used to breed. Their popularity has soared since President Obama and his family brought Bo home to the White House in 2008.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-portuguese-water-dogs-play-fetch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_play_fetch\"><\/span>Do Portuguese water dogs play fetch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HIGH: A Portuguese Water Dog needs both physical and mental stimulation to be satisfied. Take long walks or jogs to help yours expel some of that energy. They also love to swim and will happily play fetch for as long as you can.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kzWssREWo50\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-healthy-are-portuguese-water-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_healthy_are_Portuguese_Water_Dogs\"><\/span>How healthy are Portuguese Water Dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Portuguese Water Dog, which has an average lifespan of 10 to 14 years, is prone to minor health problems such as GM1 storage disease, canine hip dysplasia (CHD), distichiasis, Addison\u2019s disease, alopecia, juvenile cardiomyopathy, and major health issues like progressive retinal atrophy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-they-shave-portuguese-water-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_they_shave_Portuguese_water_dog\"><\/span>Why do they shave Portuguese water dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This traditional cut originated with the fishing dogs of Portugal. The lion cut diminished the initial shock of cold water when jumping from boats, as well as providing warmth to the vitals. The hindquarters were left shaved to allow easier movement of the back legs and the powerful, rudder-like tail.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/epzXdH2g3JY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-portuguese-water-dogs-mat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Portuguese_water_dogs_mat\"><\/span>Do Portuguese water dogs mat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Portuguese Water Dog boasts having a single, but an extremely thick and water-resistant coat. If you do not keep on top of grooming the coat can and will become matted and uncomfortable for the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-slicker-brush\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_slicker_brush\"><\/span>What is a slicker brush?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slicker brushes have fine, short wires close together on a flat surface. They are used on medium-to-long-haired or curly-haired dogs to remove mats. There are many different varieties of slicker brushes on the market, but choose one that is the correct size with a flexible handle to make grooming your dog easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How often should you wash your Portuguese water dog?How do you take care of a Portuguese water dog?How long can you leave a Portuguese water dog alone?What kind of brush do you use for a Portuguese water dog?Do Portuguese water dogs need a lot of grooming?Do Portuguese water dogs shed?Do Portuguese water&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194068,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-often-should-you-wash-your-Portuguese-water-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4610"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4610"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194070,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4610\/revisions\/194070"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}