Agua The Mysterious Portuguese Water Dog

"Névoa do milagre...." According to legend, the "miracle fog" appears only when something miraculous is about to happen. One such foggy night, in Salema, Portugal, Agua, a lone Portuguese Water Dog, appears on Natalia's doorstep. Where did he come from? Why was he there? Could he help the little fishing village become prosperous again? Could he help Natalia's Mama get well? Could one mysterious dog really change their lives forever?

The Portuguese Water Dog's storybook return from the brink of extinction is faithfully documented in this first new edition of the breed's bible. There is also a wealth of guidance on care, puppies, showing, performance events and more -- and, oh those photos.

This book introduces young readers to the Portuguese water dog. In engaging, easy-to-read text readers examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also covered. Beautiful, full-color photos allow students to see Portuguese water dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This volume gathers contributions from scholars from a variety of disciplines to provide a comprehensive assessment of the importance of dogs through history. There is a focus on the necessity of an ‘interdisciplinary perspective’ to fully understand the fundamental role that dogs have played in our past.

When and where did the Portuguese water dog breed, or Portie, first appear? What kind of personality might a Portie have? How did breeds of working dogs develop? Read this book to find out!