The Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is a loyal, intelligent, and brave dog breed who is a guard dog first and requires daily exercise and consistent, firm training.
Overview:
Chris Longenecker, a Certified Veterinary Technician in Reading, PA, contributed to this article.
Background:
The Portuguese Water Dog comes from the same ancestors as the Poodle. There are several theories as to how he arrived in Portugal but the earliest recorded event involving a PWD was in 1297, when a monk told the story of a drowning sailor and the dog that saved him. The PWD was used by fishermen for centuries after that. He pulled nets, dove for fish, and protected the boat when it was in port.