FCI #37 · Group 8

Portuguese Water Dog (FCI #37)

Portuguese Water Dog is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 37, Group 8: Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2008-11-04.

FCI #37Group 8: Grupo 8 — Retrievers, levantadores e cães d'águaStatus: definitive
Portuguese Water Dog — Key Facts
Breed NamePortuguese Water Dog (Portuguese Water Dog)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #37
Group / CategoryGroup 8 — Grupo 8 — Retrievers, levantadores e cães d'água
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2008-11-04
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #37 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #37

Portuguese Water Dog — Standard & Care

Cooperative gundogs and water retrievers known for soft-mouth retrieval, biddability, and weather-resistant coats.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 37 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Portuguese Water Dog

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Portuguese Water Dog, Cão De Água Português
Español (ES)Portuguese Water Dog, Cão De Água Português
Deutsch (DE)Portuguese Water Dog, Cão De Água Português
Français (FR)Portuguese Water Dog, Cão De Água Português
Português (PT-BR)Portuguese Water Dog, Cão De Água Português
FAQ

FAQ — Portuguese Water Dog

What is the official FCI standard number for Portuguese Water Dog?

Portuguese Water Dog (Portuguese Water Dog) is registered under FCI Standard #37 in Group 8 (Grupo 8 — Retrievers, levantadores e cães d'água), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Portuguese Water Dog breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/pt-br/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Fontes Oficiais e Procedência Verified: 2026-11-06

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