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DOG WEATHERVANE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG 

Portuguese Water Dog Trotting

by West Coast Weather Vanes

 

Dog Weathervane, Portuguese Water Dog Weather Vane, Detail photo

Portuguese Water Dog

Weathervane Detail

 

Portuguese Dog Weathervanes, Dog Trotting photo

Portuguese Water Dog

Double, Trotting

 

Dog Weathervane, Portuguese Water Dog weather vane, customer photo

Portuguese Water Dog

Weathervane, Customer Photo

 

Dog weather Vane, Portuguese Water Dog, Customer Photo, silhouette

Portuguese Water Dog

Customer Photo

 

Dog Weather Vane, Portuguese Water Dog trotting weathervane

Dog Weathervane, Portuguese Water Dog Trotting

 

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Dog Weathervanes, Portuguese Water Dog Leaping weather vane photo.jpg (9871 bytes)

Portuguese Water Dog

Weathervane, Leaping

 

Portuguese Water Dog, Standing weathervane Photo

Portuguese Water Dog Weathervane, Standing

 

Please click on the thumbnails above right for more information, above left for larger images.

  

Our Portuguese Water Dog weathervanes continue to be very popular designs as you can see from the different variations we have done on this design. The trotting PWD featured here is the only one that is a non-mirror image dog (this means the patter pieces on one side of the dog are distinctly different than on the other side of the dog (see reverse view of the Trotting PWD as an example). Non-mirror image designs can convey a sense of motion and are actually more difficult to make because of the challenge in aligning the opposite sides of the weathervane when soldering it together.

The photos of the PWD on the cupola next to the chimney were graciously sent to us by some wonderful customers in North Carolina. We made their water dog weathervane with a gold leafed collar and dog bone shaped name tag. In the sunset photo you can see the last rays of the sun glinting off the gold leaf. In the email that accompanied their photos, they said,

A little late but as promised I have attached pictures of the wonderful Portuguese Water Dog weathervane we are so proud of.  Thanks so much for your time and help in getting it made and installed.  We are thoroughly enjoying it."

We’ve also enclosed another variation we have done on this particular design. The photo (above left) of the two trotting Portuguese Water Dogs shown here was for a special commission.  The customer wanted two wall sculptures that he could mount indoors.  In this case, we made the dogs brass with copper collars, but they can be made out of copper with or without the personalized collars

The photo shown here was for a special commission.  The customer wanted 2 wall sculptures that he could mount indoors.  This design can also be made as a weather vane.  In this case, we made the dogs brass with copper collars, but they can be made out of copper with or without the personalized collars.

 

The Portuguese Water Dog (trotting version) weather vane featured in this photo is depicted with a Retriever Clip however it can also be made with a Lion Clip, if you prefer. Because these weather vanes are made to order, you can specify which coat you would like when you talk with us.

 

As described above, 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

 

Click here for pricing information on this weather vane.

Click here if you need help determining the correct size weather vane for you situation.

Click here if you would like suggestions on various methods of installing a weathervane.

Click here (if applicable to this weathervane) to view our weathervane eye color selection chart.

Click here for more information on gold leafing a weather vane.

Click here for more information about how we can personalize a weathervane.

Ordering Information:

To place an order, please call us at (800) 762-8736 or (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.

If you have a website that features Portuguese Water Dogs, please contact us about exchanging web links.

 

Here are some interesting websites that relate to Dogs

The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America website

Origin & History of the Portuguese Water Dog

 

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Click here for pricing information on this weather vane.

Click here if you need help determining the correct size weather vane for you situation.

Click here if you would like suggestions on various methods of installing a weathervane.

Click here (if applicable to this weathervane) to view our weathervane eye color selection chart.

Click here for more information on gold leafing a weather vane.

Click here for more information about how we can personalize a weathervane.

Ordering Information:

To place an order, please call us at (800) 762-8736 or (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.

If you like Portuguese Water Dogs here are some interesting websites that feature them:

The Portuguese Water Dog Club of America website

Origin & History of the Portuguese Water Dog

If you have a site that features Portuguese Water Dogs, please email us and let's see if we can exchange links. You can contact us at the address listed below.

 

Additional Weather Vane Designs:  

West Coast Weather Vanes currently offers over 600 custom handcrafted copper and brass weathervanes.

Click on any of the links below to see designs in other categories.

 

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Cancellation Policy: A  10% cancellation fee will be applied to the cost of the weather vane including any optional costs if the order is cancelled prior to the date production begins.  This 10% fee will be deducted from the deposit already received and then a refund check will be sent back to you.  After production on your weather vane has begun, no refund will be available

Prices subject to change without notification.  For most up-to-date and accurate pricing, always check the website or contact us at: (800) 762-8736.