Cantigas de Lisboa
Portuguese Water Dog breeders in Lisbon, devoted to health, temperament, and the breed's true maritime spirit.
Welcome to Canil Cantigas de Lisboa. We're a small Portuguese Water Dog kennel based in Lisbon, on the banks of the Tejo — the same river that, centuries before us, helped shape this breed in the fish markets and boats of the Portuguese coast.
We breed with a single goal in mind: healthy dogs, with balanced temperaments, true to the working spirit that has always defined this breed. Explore our story, our dogs, and our litters below.
Meet the family
From our kennel
The crowned dog of Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, a stone from 1732 shows a crowned dog. Could it be a Portuguese Water Dog? The connection to Portugal is possible, but unproven.
Read more →Welcome to our new site
We're delighted to introduce the new Canil Cantigas de Lisboa website. Here you can learn about our story, discover more about the Portuguese Water Dog…
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Did you know a Portuguese Water Dog once lived at the White House?
The Obamas chose Bo, the Portuguese Water Dog, for the White House in 2009. Discover the history of this working breed tied to the Portuguese sea.
Read more →The kennel and the breed
Looking for a Portuguese Water Dog?
Talk to us about upcoming litters: we'd love to meet you and answer your questions.