Portuguese Water Dog Custom ComboCreate a One of a Kind Health Care Kit for Your Portuguese Water Dog The Portuguese Water Dog's History Dates to 1297 Since a monk first wrote of an unusual dog saving a sailor, the Portuguese Water Dog has captured the hearts of all they meet. Smart, active, hard working, great looking, and blessed with a more non reactive coat than many other dogs. But even the otherwise perfect PWD can have a bit of a dry nose, rough paw pads or even itchy skin