Jive loves to play with Jazz in the studio when we are taping the show and she especially loves to take toys from him. Jazz enjoys that because then he can chase her to get the toy and chasing is his favorite game to play.

Jive is in training to become a therapy dog as well and is also in agility training. She is competing in the conformation ring and is very busy in her own right.  Jive will appear in future shows, so stay tuned to see both Jazz and Jive and their fun antics.

Breed History
Portuguese Water Dogs were bred to work at the side of the Portuguese fisherman. They went to sea with the fishermen and would work the nets in the water. They would herd fish into the nets and are excellent divers. They carried messages from boat to boat and to shore. At night they would guard the boat while the fisherman was away. They are protective of their people or family and enjoy being with you wherever you go. They need a job and a purpose or they will find things to do on their own, which may not be things you want them to do.This breed also has a sense of humor and will do something everyday to make you laugh.