With their friendly, self-controlled, gentle nature, the Portuguese Water Dog makes an ideal companion for an active family – and will happily get on with other animals if introduced to them at an early age.
While many dogs are traditionally thought of as being good with children, all dogs and children need to be taught to get on with and respect each other, and be safe together. Even so, dogs and young children should never be left alone together and adults should supervise all interactions between them.
