in Awww 15 Amazing Facts About Portuguese Water Dogs You Probably Never Knew by Judy Powell April 21, 2023, 4:03 pm 3shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 10 The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America formed in 1972, despite the fact that there were only 12 known Porties in the U.S. Judy Powell 11 In 1983, the AKC recognized the Portie as a distinct breed. Today, the Portuguese Water Dog ranks 69th in popularity among the 155 breeds and varieties recognized by the AKC. Judy Powell 12 Portuguese Water Dogs make excellent family companions, especially when raised with kids. Judy Powell Page 4 of 5Previous 12345Next3shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Interesting Facts About Havanese Dogs Next article 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in New Zealand Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.