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ladies and gentlemen thank you for being
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here today let's dive into the world of
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dogs specifically one that's equal parts
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charm and energy the Portuguese water
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dog if you're considering adding a new
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furry friend to your family in 2025 let
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me give you six reasons why this breed
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should be at the top of your list first
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off let's talk about their love for
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water these dogs were bred to work on
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fishing boats uh hting fish into Nets
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and um retrieving gear that fell
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overboard so if you're a fan of swimming
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sailing or just splashing around in the
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pool you're Portuguese water dog will be
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right there with you ready to make a
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splash imagine this you're at the beach
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and while everyone else is lounging
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under umbrellas your dog is diving into
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the waves like it's auditioning for a
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role in a nature documentary and you'll
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be the proud owner of the dog that
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thinks it's Aquaman now let's talk about
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size Portuguese water dogs are
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mediumsized weighing between 35 to 60 lb
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they're not so small that you'll lose
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them in the grass but they're not so big
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that they'll take over your entire
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living room they fit perfectly in that
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sweet spot where they can be both a lap
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dog and a hiking buddy you can take them
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anywhere coffee shops Parks or even on
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vacation just imagine pulling out your
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water- loving companion at a Beachside
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Cafe and watching everyone around you go
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it's like having a celebrity with
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fur let's not forget about their
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intelligence Portuguese water dogs are
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known for being exceptionally smart uh
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they thrive on mental stimulation and
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love to learn new tricks especially if
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there's a treat involved but here's the
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catch um with great intelligence comes
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great Independence uh these dogs have
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their own ideas about what they want to
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do which means training can be an an
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adventure in itself you'll find yourself
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negotiating with a furry little
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Mastermind who thinks that chasing
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squirrels is way more important than
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sitting on command but hey who can blame
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them squirrels are nature's
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comedians now let's talk about their
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familyfriendly nature Portuguese water
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dogs are known for being incredibly
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affectionate and loyal to their families
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they get along famously with kids and
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other pets if raised together making
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them perfect family dogs picture this
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your kids playing in the yard while your
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Portuguese water dog runs around like a
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fluffy tornado joining in on all the fun
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just be prepared for some enthusiastic
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greetings when you come home uh these
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dogs are known for their joyful jumps
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and wiggles that could knock over small
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children now here's something
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interesting Portuguese water dogs shed
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less than many other breeds which makes
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them great for allergy sufferers their
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curly coats trap loose hairs instead of
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letting them float around your house
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like confetti after a party however
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don't let that fool you into thinking
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they don't require grooming those
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beautiful coats need regular brushing to
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keep them looking fabulous it's like
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you're having your own fairy fashion
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model just remember that every now and
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then you'll need to schedule a grooming
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appearances finally let's discuss their
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spirited personalities their these dogs
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are full of life they're playful
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energetic and have enough enthusiasm to
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power a small City if you're looking for
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a companion who will keep you
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entertained with their Antics like
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trying to figure out how to retrieve
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every toy in the house you found your
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match I it just be prepared for some
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serious play time if they don't get
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enough exercise or mental stimulation
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they might decide that chewing up your
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favorite shoes is an acceptable
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alternative these dogs are more than
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just pets they're family members who
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will fill your life with joy and
