Did you know that if you use metal containers to store water for you dog, you risk their tongue getting stuck to the frozen steel?

I'm sure you know how painful that can be. In fact, if you don't use a non-conducting pan, you can do the opposite and burn their tongue in hot weather!

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Are Portuguese Water Dogs Hypoallergenic?

Portuguese Water Dogs have short hair that does not shed and is considered a working dog, meaning that it is a breed that needs to stay busy. This breed is considered a hypoallergenic dog. Traditionally used to assist in fishing expeditions, the Portuguese Water Dog is now kept as a house pet. While this breed is not as common as other breeds, if you want to dog that is hypoallergenic, lively, and enjoys companionship, then this breed may be the one for you.

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