Portuguese water dog diet?

Fresh food. Fresh chicken, turkey, beef, bison, venison, and fish. Fresh raw vegetables and occasional fruit. Fresh brown rice and oatmeal. Fresh yogurt, eggs, and cottage cheese.

Turkey

Chicken

Chicken Meal

Ground Barley

Ground Brown Rice

Whole Potatoes

Ground White Rice

Chicken Fat

Herring (Fish) Apples

Carrots

Cottage Cheese

Sunflower Oil

Alfalfa Sprouts

Egg

Garlic

Probiotics for digestion

Recommended foods-:

# Contains NO corn or soybeans, which are difficult for dogs to digest and cause skin allergies in many dogs. Most dog food brands will fail this requirement and should not be fed.

# Contains NO "by-products" or "animal digest" whatsoever. Most dog food brands will fail this requirement and should not be fed.

# Contains NO artificial preservatives (BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin). Most dog food brands will fail this requirement and should not be fed.

# Contains NO "fillers" that don't sound like real food you would eat yourself. (Examples include bizarre ingredients like beet pulp, rice flour, and brewer's rice.) Most dog food brands will fail this requirement and should not be fed.

I have 2 PWDs, a curly and a wavy. They are spirited, intelligent dogs that need both physical exercise and mental stimulation. They learn very quickly, but can be independent thinkers so you have to switch up your training to keep them from deciding that something else would be more fun. They do okay in warm weather, but prefer not be to in a hot environment. It does get quite hot where I live and they can be outside with shade and water, but I try to keep them in when I can. They are quite tolerant of the cold, but snow will ball up on their hair and need to be removed either by hand or with water. They are not what I would call a "one person" dog in that they love their family and those that they have been raised with or have spent a lot of time with, but they will typically choose one family member as their true love. If you are that person, expect to be followed everywhere-including the bathroom. They can become destructive and difficult if they are not allowed to be a part of the family. For this reason, while they may do fine in the yard while you are working, they will not be okay with staying out there when you are home. They want to be with their people. They are extremely loyal, good watchdogs (though no typically aggressive enough to be a protection dog) and a bit shy of strangers. They do not really shed like other dogs (though they will lose some hair) but they do require haircuts-which can be expensive if you don't learn to do it yourself. I feel a high quality, grain free dog food and add salmon oil. My dogs have done well with that. They love other dogs and children and can be raised to be good with other non-canine pets.

Here is a great guide to make sure your dog is getting his nutrition: http://bit.ly/healthyfoodfordogs

Hope this helps.