More facts on Portuguese Water Dogs You’ve probably seen them on lists of nonshedding dog breeds or even alongside the Obama family, or you’re looking for a family companion to join in on your summer fun at the lake. Now you’re wondering if a Portuguese Water dog would be the right fit for you. They’re intelligent, energetic and independent, but they love their owners and are always up for a snuggle at the end of a long day of playing outside. So – are you ready for a portie? Here is part 2 (sorry I had to split into 2 parts as the sound mysteriously corrupted last week on the second half of the video and you can not edit beyond trimming on YouTube).