PWDCA's Portuguese Water Dog Health and Litter Database

 We invite all Portuguese Water Dog owners—across the U.S. and around the world—to complete a survey for each PWD you have owned who was born between 2005 to the present.

Your participation is critical to helping us better understand the  current health status of PWDs and to identify any emerging concerns  within the breed. The insights you share will guide important efforts to  protect and improve the health of our dogs for generations to come.

The survey takes less than 10 minutes per dog.
We truly appreciate your time and commitment to the well being of Portuguese Water Dogs.

Why Participate?

 Improve Breed Health
Your responses will help identify common health concerns and inform  strategies for prioritizing funding research to address them.

 Advance Research
The data you provide contributes to a global understanding of PWD health  and helps identify emerging issues that we can share with researchers  and veterinarians.

 Make a Difference
All responses are completely anonymous and play a vital role in shaping the future health of the breed.

How to Participate:

1. Visit https://pwdfoundation.research.net/r/2025PWDHealthSurvey
2. Follow the instructions to complete the survey
3. Submit a separate survey for each PWD you have owned who was born between 2005 or 2025.
4. The survey will remain open for most of 2025
5. Watch for summary reports after the survey closes

Thank you for considering participation in this important initiative.
Your continued involvement is deeply appreciated and essential to the health of the Portuguese Water Dog.