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The Portuguese Water Dog, past and present, is a working breed. As a  working crew member on Portuguese fishing vessels, tasks included  retrieving overboard objects, carrying messages, swimming fishing floats  into place, and guarding the boats, nets, and catch when in port. The  successful completion of these tasks required teamwork between dog and  owner. The PWDCA water trial program provides a context in which to  record our present efforts to preserve the past and insure the future of  this noble working water dog.

In order to preserve these qualities and maintain the future of the  breed's natural instincts, the PWDCA designed a series of water work  exercises, which reflect the historical working background of the  Portuguese Water Dog. These exercises not only showcase the dog’s  working abilities, but also enhance the working relationship between dog  and owner. 

More Information on Portuguese Water Dog Water Work

PWDCA Water Work Link

Water Trial Manual, 2.15.2025

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RSPWDCAZ past water trial videos

RSPWDCAZ Water Trials, 2023

RSPWDCAZ Water Trials, 2021

"Doubloon" Courier Exercise at the RSPWDCAZ Waters Trial. 2019

RSPWDCAZ Water Trials, 2014

This is Lily the Portuguese Water Dog competing for her Working Water Dog Title at the Rio Salgado Portuguese Water Dog Club of AZ's water trial at Canyon Lake, Arizona, October 11, 2014. Lily received her first Courier Water Dog Title in 2016, her second Courier Water Dog Title in September 2017, and received her Courier Water Dog Excellent Title in October 2017.


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RSPWDCAZ Membership & Board Meeting

May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm (AZ)

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