XXL - EXTRA LARGE PWDS

The so-called giantism
(males over 57 cm, females over 52 cm) 
without penalties caused by

...and those that have not read the standard or seem to ignore it.

Leão Algarborium
The ideal PWD with correct measurements and correct tail.  

Males: 54 cm Females: 46 cm	Males: 25 kg Females: 19 kg	Males: 57 cm Females: 52 cm

Today, PWDs that are seen in and outside the ring resemble 
only faintly the REAL PORTUGUESE WATER DOG...
...described in the accurate standard aproved by 
the FCI, AKC and the GBKC having Leão Algarbiorum
(as the raw model, owned by Vasco Bensaude).

NOW-A-DAYS males and females are becoming
(without penalties)

TOO TALL                   TOO FAT                         TOO LONG

...and
bad temperaments
roaching backs
long necks
long muzzle
light brown eyes
improperly set tails
improperly set ears
improper coat color
etc.

Breeding is a long term commitment not just mating 
a CH tall male with a CH large female, 
ending up with all those XXL-EXTRA LARGE PWDS.

 

:- What is the point of having a standard?
:- To be ignored?
:- Do something about it?
:- Change the stardard?

WHAT EVER!

 

The real Portuguese Water Dog, a real working dog, will prevail -
PWDS FOREVER!

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Note

The insights were only possible thanks to many dog owners and breeders 
around the world that cared to share their concern.