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Portuguese Water Dog Names

The Portuguese Water dog breed once served as crew on fishing trips, retrieving lost gear, and herding fish into nets.

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All Portuguese Water Dog Names

Albert

Refers to the famous scientist, albert einstein

Alpine

From The Alps

Amelie

Hardworking

Ames

God of war in greek mythology.

Angel

Messenger of god

Annie

Grace

Aria

Solo Melody

Athena

The goddess of war, strategy and wisdom in roman mythology

Augie

Lovable, strong, wise.

Aurora

The goddess of dawn in greco-roman mythology

Bear

Bear-like

Becks

a beckoning gesture

Bella

Beautiful; short for Isabella.

Bess

Diminutive Of Elizabeth.

To live

Bobby

Chess genius.

Bonnie

From bonnie and clyde.

Breezy

Relaxed.

Brook

Small Stream

Brutus

Bad.

Buster

Tough guy; a man of great strength.

Cato

Wise, all-knowing

Champ

Short for "champion".

Cisco

A technology company known for its networking products in the us.

Clover

Meadow Flower

Cocoa

Powdered Chocolate

Copper

a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper

Cuddles

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Daisy

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

Dallas

From The Meadow Dwelling

Danny

God is my judge

Daphne

The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Debbie

A bee

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Echo

A mountain nymph in Greek mythology.

Ellen

Torch

Emmy

Rival

Ermin

Whole, universal

Fido

Loyal

Fluffy

like down or as soft as down

Freckles

a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin

Freedom

Freedom, liberty

Fuji

Wisteria

Gemini

A zodiacal constellation representing the twin brothers castor and pollux in geek mythology.

Gina

Abbreviation Of Names Ending In -Gina.

Glen

From The Wooded Valley

Go-go

Full of energy and vitality. a mod 1960s discoteque the whisky a go-go.

Goldie

Made Of Gold

Goliath

A giant from the bible.

Hawk

Short for Stephen Hawking.

Hooch

Strange brew, distilled liquor made by the Hutsnuwu Indians

Iris

Colorful, Rainbow

Islet

a small island

Isra

Nocturnal journey

Jack

God Is Gracious

Jordan

To Flow Down

Joy

Kane

Little battler

Lady

a woman of refinement

Lane

Popular recliner brand.

Larry

Man from Laurentum

Layla

Night, Black

Leela

Sport, Play

Lena

The bright one

Lilac

Bluish Purple Color Or Flower.

Lilly

Lily Flower

Lolli

Candy-coated treat.

Louie

Famous Warrior

Lucky

Fortunate

Mac

Son

Mischief

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

Miss Beazley

Loyal female companion.

Misty

Covered With Mist, Dew

Nibbles

eat intermittently; take small bites of

Ollie

Elf Army

Oreo

Black and white

Otto

Prosperous, rich

Pepper

The pepper pad a handheld game console.

Pippa

Lover Of Horses

Prairie

Flatland

Prince

Royal Son

Priscilla

Ancient

Ranger

Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer

Red

Red Haired

Rex

King

Rollick

To frolic or behave in a free, jovial way.

Ruby

An open-source general-purpose programming language.

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Sadie

Princess

Sally

Diminutive Form Of Sarah

Sansa

Sansa stark from the film and book game of thrones.

Savanna

Open Plain

Scamp

one who is playfully mischievous

Scooter

Small light mode of transportation.

Sierra

Mountain

Skittles

a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins

Sky

Atmosphere Seen From Earth

Skylar

Scholar

Sniper

a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place

Snookie

Funny, quirky person.

Socks

hit hard

Sparky

An electrician

Spaz

Spastic.

Stallone

Strong, courageous, lion.

Sunny

Tiger

Powerful Cat, Tiger

Timber

Wood, Strong

Tina

Follower of Christ

Trouble

To disturb the mental calm or to worry another.

Vega

Stooping Eagle

Wag

move from side to side

Wolfie

Lovable wolf character.

Zara

Princess

Zorro

Sly, Fox

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Characteristics of Portuguese Water Dogs

first-time owners

Are Portuguese Water Dogs good for first time owners?

Portuguese Water Dogs can be suitable for first-time dog owners, but if you're considering one you should be committed to working hard and prepared for some challenges.

comfortable alone

Can Portuguese Water Dogs be left alone?

Portuguese Water Dogs are less comfortable alone, and tend to show signs of separation anxiety when apart from their favorite humans.

good with kids

Are Portuguese Water Dogs good with kids?

Portuguese Water Dogs adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Portuguese Water Dogs certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Portuguese Water Dogs gain weight easily?

Portuguese Water Dogs have a moderate risk of gaining weight, but obesity is not common.

shedding potential

Do Portuguese Water Dogs shed a lot?

Portuguese Water Dogs rarely, or never, shed. This is a great breed for keeping clean and tidy.

drool factor

Do Portuguese Water Dogs drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Portuguese Water Dogs.

health

Do Portuguese Water Dogs have health problems?

Portuguese Water Dogs are known to be pretty free of health problems. But you should still take them for regular check-ups.

intelligence

Are Portuguese Water Dogs intelligent?

Portuguese Water Dogs are known to be very intelligent dogs, and are capable of learning new commands with as few as five repetitions.

prey drive

Do Portuguese Water Dogs have a prey drive?

Portuguese Water Dogs will chase small creatures, but it's an urge that can be settled quite easily with training.

tendency to bark

Do Portuguese Water Dogs bark a lot?

Portuguese Water Dogs are sometimes vocal, but barking is not a major concern.

energy level

Do Portuguese Water Dogs have a lot of energy?

Portuguese Water Dogs have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Portuguese Water Dogs intense?

Portuguese Water Dogs can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Portuguese Water Dogs playful?

Portuguese Water Dogs are the type of dogs that will bring you a toy and expect you to try to steal it from them. They are very playful, mischievous and fun-loving dogs, well into their adult lives.

apartment living

Can Portuguese Water Dogs be apartment dogs?

Portuguese Water Dogs get along fine in apartments. They don't need too much space, so you needn't worry about keeping them in small spaces.

sensitivity

Are Portuguese Water Dogs sensitive?

Portuguese Water Dogs are sensitive dogs, so you should be aware that scolding or punishing them tends to leave an imprint.

cold weather tolerance

Can Portuguese Water Dogs handle cold weather?

Portuguese Water Dogs aren't too phased by cold weather. Their paws might ice up in bitterly cold temperatures, but generally they'll still be happy to be outside.

hot weather tolerance

Can Portuguese Water Dogs tolerate hot weather?

Portuguese Water Dogs can certainly tolerate warm conditions, but they will get excessively hot if exposed to the sun for a long time.

family dogs

Are Portuguese Water Dogs good family dogs?

Portuguese Water Dogs love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Portuguese Water Dogs make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Portuguese Water Dogs get along with other dogs?

Portuguese Water Dogs get on extremely well with other dogs, due to their sociable nature. They are reasonable, tolerant and forgiving when interacting with other pups.

friendly with strangers

Are Portuguese Water Dogs friendly with strangers?

Portuguese Water Dogs can sometimes be wary of strangers, but they are mostly open and willing to engage with other humans.

grooming effort

Do Portuguese Water Dogs need a lot of grooming?

Portuguese Water Dogs are pretty demanding when it comes to grooming. To keep that fuzzy fur in great condition, you'll need to brush it every couple of days and give regular baths.

size

Do Portuguese Water Dogs get big?

Portuguese Water Dogs are moderately sized dogs, large enough to be considered 'big dogs' but still small enough to be picked up and carried if necessary.

easy to train

Are Portuguese Water Dogs easy to train?

Portuguese Water Dogs are very easy to train, because they have a reasonable temperament and enjoy the learning process.

mouthiness

Are Portuguese Water Dogs mouthy?

Portuguese Water Dogs love to chew and nip, so much that it often continues long into their adult lives. A forgivable sin, but something that can get annoying.

wanderlust

Do Portuguese Water Dogs run away?

Portuguese Water Dogs pose a moderate risk of running away, particularly if they catch a scent. You should keep a watchful eye over these dogs.

exercise needs

Do Portuguese Water Dogs need a lot of exercise?

Portuguese Water Dogs have extremely high energy levels, and need regular exercise. If you don't let them burn off this energy on a daily basis, they can become irate and destructive.

statistics

How popular are Portuguese Water Dog Names?

Portuguese Water Dog Names currently rank in 145th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, Portuguese Water Dog Names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Portuguese Water Dog Names?

These Portuguese Water Dog Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Annie is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Duke.

Islet scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Jack.

How does interest compare across the United States for Portuguese Water Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Portuguese Water Dog Names.

The states that love Portuguese Water Dog Names the most are Rhode Island, Hawaii and New Hampshire.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Washington, Oklahoma and District of Columbia.

Which countries have the most love for Portuguese Water Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Portuguese Water Dog Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Portuguese Water Dog Names are Portugal, Georgia and Austria.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Mexico, China and Singapore.

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