The mission is to preserve and further the Portuguese Water Dog as a breed, so I am extremely careful in my breeding practices and selectively breed only when a perfect match is evident. For the most part, I take pride in owner handling my dogs in the show ring.

 

To compete with professional handlers, I must be producing top quality dogs, physically, and mentally. Not every dog is selected for a future of showing and performance. I like to think of even my pet owner's dogs as Champions of their home.

 

I have owned Portuguese Water Dogs since the early 90's, every litter is a special breeding for me. Once born the Portuguese Water Dog Puppies will stay with their mother at least 8 weeks. During the time, the puppies are with the litter they learn how to deal with their world. I recommend the book "How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With" by Rutherford, this gives a good explanation of my philosophies towards socializing the litter and what I expect from you to continue this process. I do early stimulation that helps to build a sound dog and implement my personal "Puppy Culture" development exercises that align with the Portuguese Water Dog development I am sure you will be grateful to know you will be getting a quality dog, along with the guidance and support often needed when adding a dog to your household. Temperament evaluations are done to ensure that you get a dog that is going to fit well with you & your family. Please remember having a puppy takes a lot of energy, commitment and training.  I commit to lifelong responsibility for these pups. In other words, I commit to take them back (for any reason) if you could no longer care for them. 

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Please fill out the questionnaire, after it is completed, click on the submit button. I will put you on a wait list and contact you when we have puppies, your answers will help me understand your expectations for your dog and make the best puppy match possible for your lifestyle. 

 

HiBisKiss Portuguese Water Dogs 

Meg DeFore