Mission

To improve the quality of life and health of Portuguese Water Dogs. We are dedicated to fund canine medical research focused on issues that affect the health and well-being of Portuguese Water Dogs.Since 1998, we have approved over 1M dollars in funding to health research grants that benefit the Portuguese Water Dog. Through your donations, the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation was a major contributor in the development of the DNA gene test for Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and both tests for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRcd and EOPRA). The Foundation sponsors various studies on cancers, Addison's disease, Puppy Eye Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, hip dysplasia as well as many other important areas of health research.