water dog

noun

1. a dog that swims well or is trained to retrieve waterfowl in hunting.
2. Informal. a person who feels at home in or on the water.
3. waterdog.

water dog

noun

1. a dog trained to hunt in water
2. informal.
   a dog or person who enjoys going in or on the water

Word History and Origins

Origin of water dog¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

Among the other participants: a Portuguese water dog named Avery, a goldendoodle named Nittany and an Australian shepherd named Emmy.

From Seattle Times

Books have also been written about President Barack Obama’s white-chested Portuguese water dog, Bo.

From Seattle Times

Then, if we don’t have an early game, I usually like taking the boys and the dogs — I have two dogs, a standard poodle and a Portuguese water dog — for a hike.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, if we don’t have an early game, I usually like taking the boys and the dogs — I have two dogs, a standard poodle and a Portuguese water dog — for a hike.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2009, President Obama famously adopted a Portuguese Water Dog, Bo, because its reputation as a hypoallergenic breed meant it would accommodate his allergic daughter Malia.

From Salon

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