TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: All About the ‘Portie’ 6
  • Facts and Quirks 8
  • Temperament and Personality 10
  • Training and Socialization 11
  • Porties with Childrens and Pets 13
  • Pros and Cons 16
  • Pros 18
  • Cons 19
  • Chapter Two: Selecting a Portie Breeder and Portie Puppy 20
  • Breeder Finder 101 21
  • Purchasing a Portie Pup 22
  • What to Expect from a Portie Pup 23
  • Picking the Pup 26
  • What to Expect from an Adult Portie 29
  • Picking the Right Adult Portie 31
  • Champion Porties 32
  • The Legal Side of Acquiring a Portie 32
  • Chapter Three: Shelter and Supplies for Your Porties 35
  • All About Crates for Your Portie 36
  • Crate Types and Standard Size 38
  • Pros and Cons of Using Different Types of Crates 38
  • Wire Crate vs. Plastic Crate 42
  • Puppy – Proofing 45
  • Supplies for Your Portie 47
  • Chapter Four: Food for Your Portie 52
  • The Truth About Commercial Dog Foods 53
  • Harmful Ingredients in Commercial Dog Foods 57
  • How dog food affects your dog’s health 62
  • Homemade Meals for Your Portie 63
  • Chapter Five: Crate Training and Grooming 66
  • Brushing Your Portie 68
  • Basic Training for Your Pup 69
  • Chapter Six: Purebred Standards and Showing Your Portie 72
  • Pros of Owning Purebred Dogs 73
  • Cons of Owning Purebred Dogs 76
  • Portuguese Water Dog Official Breed Standard 81
  • Chapter Seven: Health Information for Porties 92
  • Pet Insurance for Dogs 97
  • What is Pet Insurance and how does it work? 97
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 105
  • Photo Credits 111
  • References 112

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