Hey Ebbie,

I've seen a Portuguese water spaniel too--she's a service dog for a disabled woman hereabouts. She opens doors, helps her cross the street, fetches things and such. A very cool breed they are. Their skin is on the blue-ish side. Portuguese fishermen used to keep them on their boats, and they would be sent to swim between boats, bearing messages. Hence their name. Maybe their skins turned permanently blue from the cold water. ; > )

Elmer