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Portuguese Water Dog Names

      The Portuguese Water Dog originated in Portugal as a working dog for fisherman. The breed was often trained to herd fish into nets. In keeping with this history, owners often elect a name related to fishing or fish in general. Popular fishing related names include Tackle, Caster, and Hook. Another great idea is to name your puppy after a local river (according to Portuguese custom, this will provide protection from the spirit of the river). Because the breed was commonly taken out on boats, seafaring names like Sailor, Skipper, or Schooner are typical. The breed is often referred to as Cao de Agua in Portugal which means ‘water dog’. Stormy, Splash, and Agua are some water related name options. Other names can be taken from famous Portuguese explorers such as Vasco (after Vasco da Gama) and Magellan (after Ferdinand Magellan).
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Agua
Amazon
Aquarius
Ariel
Bauer
Bay
Breaker
Brook
Bubbles
Cane
Caster
Catfish
Chelan
Chumly
Cloud
Coral
Curly
Dasani
Delta
Evian
Fiji
Gama
Gillie
Guppy
Hook
Jig
Kahlua
Kaimana
Kaveri
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Story of a Portuguese Water Dog named Maré

Once upon a time, in a small coastal village in Portugal, there lived an old fisherman named Joaquim. Joaquim had spent his entire life out on the water, casting his nets and hauling in fish to support his family. He had a loyal companion by his side, a Portuguese Water Dog named Maré. Maré was no ordinary dog. She had a remarkable talent for sensing where the fish would be abundant and had an uncanny ability to recover lost nets and gear from the ocean floor.

Joaquim and Maré set out early each morning in their small wooden boat, named "Estrela do Mar" – the Sea Star. The boat had been passed down through Joaquim's family for generations, and it creaked and groaned with each passing wave, but it had never let them down. Joaquim would cast his nets while Maré sat attentively by his side, her eyes scanning the water for any signs of fish.

One fateful morning, as they set out to sea, the sky was dark and ominous. Joaquim knew that a storm was brewing, but he had faith in Maré's abilities to guide them to safety. As the waves grew larger and the wind howled, Joaquim released his nets into the water, hoping to catch enough fish to make the journey worthwhile.

As the storm intensified, Joaquim began to worry. He could see that the nets were becoming tangled and damaged, threatening to be lost to the depths of the sea. In a moment of desperation, he called out to Maré, "Find the nets, my friend! Save our livelihood!"

Maré barked in response, then dove into the churning waters. Joaquim held his breath, praying for her safe return. The storm battered the boat, and the rain fell in torrents, obscuring his vision. Moments turned into minutes, and still, there was no sign of Maré.

Just as Joaquim began to lose hope, he spotted Maré's dark head emerging from the water, her strong jaws firmly gripping the net. Joaquim shouted with joy as he quickly hauled the net back onto the boat, the fish trapped within squirming and flipping.

As they returned to shore, the storm began to subside. When they reached the safety of the harbor, the villagers gathered around in awe, marveling at the size of Joaquim's catch. It was enough to feed the entire village for days. Joaquim knew that he had Maré to thank for their good fortune.

In the years that followed, Joaquim and Maré continued to work together, their bond stronger than ever. The villagers often spoke of the fearless Portuguese Water Dog who had saved the fisherman's livelihood during the storm. Tales of Maré's bravery traveled far and wide, and she became a symbol of loyalty, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a fisherman and his dog.

As the sun set each day, Joaquim and Maré could be found sitting together on the beach, the old fisherman stroking his loyal companion's dark, curly fur. And as the last rays of light disappeared below the horizon, they would look out at the vast ocean, grateful for the adventures they had shared and the friendship that had sustained them through the most difficult of times.

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