With his playful demeanor and tuxedo-like coat, Bo Obama could be the worst thing that ever happened to Portuguese water dogs. Portie enthusiasts expressed concerns Monday that the first family’s new ...

Portuguese Water Dogs are easygoing and get along great with kids and other dogs. Portuguese water dogs came into the public eye when US Senator Ted Kennedy gifted one to the Obama family while ...

They're cute and curly, non-allergenic and kid-friendly. If a Portuguese water dog is perfect for the Obama family, it's perfect for yours, right? Breeders would ask you to think again. While the ...

This 2014 file photo shows Matisse, a Portuguese water dog, competing in the working group during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.(Frank Franklin II - AP) NEW YORK — True to his breed ...

WASHINGTON — Is Bo a rescued dog or not? Did President Obama keep or break a campaign promise in picking the purebred as the family’s new pet? The twists and turns of the Portuguese water dog’s route ...

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NEW YORK – It’s nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren’t thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family. The choice could mean a spike in the dogs’ popularity ...

Meet the soon-to-be most-famous pooch in America: First Dog Bo Obama. President Obama has kept his promise to get his girls a puppy, and tomorrow, the nation will meet Bo, an adorable 6-month-old ...

NEW YORK — True to his breed, Matisse the Portuguese water dog likes to play in the koi fish pond. He enjoys going on long bicycle runs, chewing Benny Bully’s liver treats and falling asleep on his ...

NEW YORK (AP) — True to his breed, Matisse the Portuguese water dog likes to play in the koi fish pond. He enjoys going on long bicycle runs, chewing Benny Bully's liver treats and falling asleep on ...