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The Portuguese Water Dog have been getting their 15 minutes of fame as the First Family's dog, and it’s easy to understand why they chose this breed as their family’s companion. These cute and cuddly pups are water-loving canines that enjoy nothing more than being by your side and playing the day away. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-60 pounds and stand 17-23 inches tall.

Portuguese Water Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. Portuguese Water Dogs are wonderful companions for adults and kids alike. They enjoy being friends with just about anyone, including other pets and animals. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Portuguese Water Dog need mental and physical stimulation on a daily basis. This breed loves to swim and has a great time retrieving sticks or balls from the water (hence their aquatic name). They enjoy competing in agility trials or other dog sports as well. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Portuguese Water Dog has a coat of dense, circular curls or gentle waves with a light sheen. The most common colors are black, brown, white, black and white, or brown and white. Parti-color white and black coats are growing in popularity too. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Portuguese Water Dogs are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Portuguese Water Dogs are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Their moderate size (typically 35-60 pounds) make Portuguese Water Dogs a good fit for a home or apartment. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

The Miniature Goldendoodle is a popular designer breed that combines the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of a Poodle with the friendly and affectionate nature of a Golden Retriever. As the name suggests, they are a smaller version of the standard Goldendoodle, making them a great choice for those looking for a compact, yet loving and active companion. Full-grown, they typically weigh 15-35 pounds and stand 13-20 inches tall.

Miniature Goldendoodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Miniature Goldendoodles can adapt to various living spaces, including apartments and small homes. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Miniature Goldendoodles are an active breed and require daily exercise and mental stimulation to keep them healthy and happy. They enjoy activities such as walks, runs, playing fetch, and going on hikes. They also love to swim, so taking them to a nearby lake or pool can be a great way to provide them with exercise and fun. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Miniature Goldendoodles have a low shedding coat, which can be a great option for those with allergies. Generally, Miniature Goldendoodles have wavy or curly coats that are soft and silky to the touch. The coat can range from short to medium length, and they can come in a variety of colors, including cream, gold, red, apricot, chocolate, black, or a combination of these colors. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Miniature Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Miniature Goldendoodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Miniature Goldendoodles can adapt to various living spaces, including apartments and small homes. If they live in an apartment, they will need daily walks and access to outdoor space for playtime. They are fairly easy to train.