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DOG WEATHERVANE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG
Portuguese Water Dog Leaping
by West Coast Weather Vanes
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Portuguese Water Dog Weathervane, Standing
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Dog Weathervane, Portuguese Water Dog Leaping
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Portuguese Water Dog Weathervane, Trotting
Portuguese Water Dog Weathervane, Trotting
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The Portuguese Water Dog (Leaping version) weather vane featured in this photo is depicted with a Lion Clip however it can also be made with a Retriever Clip, if you prefer.
This was our original "Portie" design and shows the dog leaping off a pier into the water. In this case we made the dog and waves in copper and the pier in brass. There is a little copper rope coiled around the pier. Because these weather vanes are made to order, you can specify which coat you would like when you talk with us.
All our dog weathervanes can be made with an optional collar. We can actually inscribe your dog's name on the collar in either 1/4" or 1/8" tall stamped letters (cost is $1 per letter) or we can add a tag in the shape of a dog bone, a heart or a circle. Using a combination of these options, we can incorporate up to three dog's names on your weather vane! What we do is put one dog's name on one side of the collar, another dog's name on the opposite side of the collar and a third name on the dog tag. The collar and/or tag can be optionally gold leafed as well. (See below for details on gold leafing.)
Originating back to the 1500s in Portugal, Portuguese Water Dogs were originally used by fishermen. They were used to send messages between boats, to retrieve fish and articles from the water, and to guard the fishing boats. They helped to bring in nets and to save fishermen when they fell in the water. During the off-season, Portuguese Water Dogs would double as herding dogs. They were very popular, and this might be where they picked up their loyal and dependable characteristics. Eventually commercial fishing equipment made the dogs unnecessary. They fell out of favor and almost became extinct. At one point, there were only 25 Portuguese Water Dogs in the world. Since then, breeders have been carefully bringing back the breed. There are now thousands of Porties throughout the world
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To your right is a photo one of our customer's graciously sent us after installing their weather vane. In the note that accompanied it, they said "She has changed color and she is beautiful. We are very proud of this work of art are enjoying it. I never leave the house (or come back) without looking at her.....You, too, should be very proud of your work." |
Portuguese Water Dog Weathervane, Leaping, Customer Photo |
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Click here (if applicable to this weathervane) to view our weathervane eye color selection chart.
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
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