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Hi, We have a 1 year old female PWD. Looking to add a second one. Looking at another female from same parents. Is this ok or should we be getting a male or a different genetic make-up for the dogs to get along. The one year old is good with other dogs....

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I would very much like to find a breeder who is elling a PWD. Please email; kmhinc@aol.com

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CANADIAN RARE MOLOSSER ASSOCIATION We have formed a club based in Canada as a united voice to represent all Molosser breeds. This club is not restricted to rare breeds but welcomes all Molosser breeds to join our membership and attend our shows. This club will be on a membership basis and with this in mind we are seeking any interested Molosser enthusiasts. This club will support venues that invite "QUALIFIED FCI judges" and this club will host 2-3 shows per year with FCI judges and educational seminars and working events. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact Mary Ann Nemisz at 613-547-8198 mnemisz@sympatico.ca for a membership application.You can join us on our message board at http://www.voy.com/122662/ Questions? Please contact Linda Young Roberts at linda.young@sympatico.ca

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We have three girls and would love to get a Portugese Water Dog. We live on the lake and have lots of land to play on. Looking for a feamale dog over 10 months old (preferably house trained) to add to our family. Prefer a pure breed to ensure non shedding.

Yeah I got my first portie. Her name is Macy. I co-own her. I have to show her until she gets her CD and the breeder will breed her when shes two and will need to be bred until she has 6 pups (about 2 litters)

My elderly dad's dog just passed away, he is heartbroken. We have a PWD and would like to get one for him, as well...not a puppy. A resucue dog would be perfect. Anyone out there? -- Alice

We are a family of four whose dog of 13 years passed away of old age. We would like to fill the hole in our family with a PWD. We have plenty of land, water, time and love to give. Would prefer a female since that is what we are used to. Doesn't have to be AKC and would consider a mix. Thanks, Heather

mature couple in florida looking for Porteguese Water dog. Puppy or older. contact at halrun@aol.com

ARE PWD'S GOOD DOGS?

I have a puppy and i'm trying to train her and she is not obeying and deystroying every thing she gets her paws on (almost everthing)

I seen a PWD at a dog show at Arlington Hights, IL Racecourse (well, you can show dogs there too)and I totally fell in love with him, His name was Murphy, He looked like an Oreo color. He was very nice and sweet. Are these dogs good guard dogs? Thanks ~sara

wishing to purchase amale puppy wavy coat waterfront home in fla. please contact ; bob buckman at ebuck0718@aol.com

Hi I'm going to be a new breeder. I was wondering if anyone had any tips.

I cant say enough about my dog and I just wanted to brag about him a little...We finished the second level of obedience and he did so well that our instructor just raved about his performance when we went back this past spring for a refresher (We had been out of practice as I had had our third child the spring before) at 3 1/2 he has matured into such a wonderful pal for my older children and a great companion for me...oh how I want another!

My husband and I are looking for a young adult, preferably female, up to 3 yrs old. We rescued our Portie

who recently passed away. We live in a large duplex apt in Manhattan and have a dog walker for weekdays

when we are both at work.

Any help any one can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Please help! I am really wanting to purchase a PWD for our family. Will take a puppy up to 1 yr.

Thanks so much.

I am VERY interested in purchasing a black, wavy puppy. If you have puppies at this time, or know of anyone who does, please email me at momofmike@aol.com. Thank you very much!!!!!

Help, Im confused! Ive never had a dog before and I always promised my husband we would get one. Well now seems to be the time. Im a stay at home mom of 3 kids(2,6, and 8). Im fully aware that this will become my dog, and Im ready for the commitment (I think!) I always thought this would be the right dog because it doesnt shed , is intellegent, and great with kids. However, I keep hearing how much energy pwd have. A lab sounds so laid back, but between the shedding and barking I could go crazy. Any suggestions? Please respond to docfloss@aol.com

Thanks, Julie

Chubby,

I will not lie to you, these dogs need attention. I work and have managed to keep my boys happy with daily walks seperately after work. The need and love to learn. Read all you can on the breed before you make a decision. You have to be able to make the committment for the rest of the dogs life-about 12 yrs. They do need attention. I have to keep my guys playing and learning all the time. These guys think things through and you can actually see them thinking by their expressions. Be aware of genetic health problems in PWDS before you take the plunge. There is also PWD rescue. good luck

I would really like to have a pwd but do work. Am i being too selfis for wanting this breed? Any comments would be appreciated.---------------thanks

My husband and I saw our first PWD about six weeks ago on a weekend trip to Annapolis, and we loved it!! We have a 7 yr. old chocolate lab, and now hes an angel, but the first two years can be pretty rough. He chewed up every pair of shoes, socks, snotty tissues (from the garbage), little throw rugs, and anything else he could get his teeth on! From what Ive heard, and people Ive talked to, its pretty typical lab behavior, so be careful!! Although, after the first 2 or 3 years, theyre perfect, very smart, easily trained, and wonderful with kids. Good luck on your choice!!

I have a 7 year old PWD with double coat hair. I have been a dog lover my entire life and this is by far the best dog I have ever had. Her personality and energy fit me to a T! I live in Wichita, Kansas and would love to have a companion for Molly as she still has alot of energy for a puppy. I am not interested in breeding or perfection but the personality. If anyone has a puppy or young adult that they are finding difficulty placing please contact me! I came to be the happy mother of Molly because she had been rejected from a couple of other homes.

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts about a good companion breed to have with a PWD? I would love to get another and am thinking about rescue...have plenty of time to waite as I have a 14 month old baby girl in addition to my two older children. Been thinking maybe there is another breed that would be a good match for a PWD. Anyone have other breeds along with their PWD. TIA

Expect a good breeder to ask you MANY questions. They will want to

ascertain that you are 1) appropriate for the breed, and 2) help select

a pup that will suit you. If they suggest the PWD might not be right

for you, dont be offended. Most folks end up NOT getting a PWD

locally.

There are very few breeders, and most of us dont breed often. Speaking

for myself, I breed pretty infrequently. Breeders who breed in quantity

are not necessarily "bad", but I would ask lots of questions about how

much time they devote to the pups.

When you get the breeder referral list, please note that breeders on it

are those who signed an agreement with the club stating they would

abide by certain ethical guidelines (this means, among other things,

that they inform buyers if parents have not been tested for and PASSED

all health exams.

Note: it does NOT mean they are breeding only OFA, CERF, etc.

passed dogs!) and were willing to pay the club

Please go to the PWDCA web site - http://www.pwdca.org/

for extensive information. For breeder referral, Sandra Overton :

soverton@WHIDBEY.NET

For rescue, Mary Harkins: MCHarkins@worldnet.att.net

I cannot stress enough he importance of finding a reputable hobby

breeder who has the best interest of the PWD in mind, and will help

match you with a PWD whose background is well tested for genetic ills.

Avoid breeders in any breed mass producing puppies.

Getting a puppy quickly, of a certain coat type, gender or color is NOT

important. Finding the right family companion is.

They are an active, energetic, extremely bright and creative

breed. They are NOT a dog to just lay by the fireplace and doze. This

does not mean they are constant activity in the home or "hyper" though.

A properly exercised PWD certainly can understand "thats ENOUGH, now

go lie down!" when need be. I have found that they do well in homes

with anot

I am interested in a PWD, live in New York, have 2 children.

Im seriously considering getting a PWD, but have a question that I hope some owners/breeders can help me with.

While I love the water and am frequently at the ocean, I also love the mountains (especially in the winter). I would

really like my dog to be able to go backcountry skiing and snowshoeing with me. Does anyone out there know

how PWDs perform in that kind of cold weather climate?

Am interested in a rescue program for PWDs. My wife loves the breed and we are looking for a companion for our two year old female Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Would be interested in a female, around the same age. We have a nineteen month old baby boy (Mike) who would run them ragged. Any comments are welcome.

Does anyone have an opinion as to whether I am better off with a pet portuguese water dog that is male or female. I am on the list for a puppy and I have two daughters aged 5 and 7. Ive heard the males can tend to hump, lift their legs constantly when peeing, leak, and have a tendency to run away. Any truths to this? Are these all training issues. Let me know your experience.

Interested in a PWD puppy from the Illinois/Wisconsin area.

I have heard that PWDs are as close to hypo-allergenic as you can get. I am interested in hearing from people with allergies to animal dander, and whether or not they were able to live with a PWD. Thanks!

Hello

I am looking for a Portuguese Waterdog, preferably a wavy female.

Does anyone know of a recent litter?

I am located in Vancouver, Canada.

Thank you.

Deborah Skaey

604-327-4488

When and where is the water dog national?

I own a female 7 year old perfect PWD, I am interested in acquiring a second male or female infant Black curly (white spots are ok, not party color) PWD, I cannot afford to pay the going rate. If one is available, unsold and needs a good, caring, loving, family home with a built in "friend" , please contact us.

Hi,

we are looking for a healthy PWD puppy or young dog to purchase or adopt for our Florida family (2 boys, 10 and 12). We would like a dog that is healthy, but he/she will be a family pet. We wont be breeding or showing...so it doesnt have to be a "perfect" pooch (to us,he/she will be perfect!)

Thanks,

Alice

Dear Mario and Linda,

Lost your home phone numbr and have tried to find you in Delhi, Ca., not listed. Please contact me if you still have our number and/or via email. Alegria has pasted on 5/19/00 due to kidney failure. I am very heartbroken and my kids are beyond that. God Bless, hope Remington is great. Veronica Kawal

My family is thinking about getting a PWD. We live in Texas. I am trying to find good breeder(s)in Texas or neighboring states. Please let me know if you know of any.

Does anyone know of any breeders in South Florida? We are a family with 2 sons, 10 and 12, good sized fenced yard in a wonderful neighborhood. Please e-mail me info.

Alice

I AM LOOKING FOR A BREEDER IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION OF PORTUGESE WATER DOGS. I AM CLOSE TO ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE.

Were looking for a PWD in Colorado. I found no breeders from this area listed on your web site. Do you have any suggestions?

I am searching desperately for a Portuguese water dog. I need a special rare type, though. It needs to have white fur with maybe a few black spots. My mom fell in love with someones, and I need to get her one for mothers day. Can anyone help?

Pandora.

i was intrested in knowing what state and breeder would have a curly brown portugese water dog. i have a curly black and white portie 15 months old and just love him very much.

Just got a new pup, having trouble- if you are experienced with crate training and yelping.....please let me know- lots of accidents soon after pup has come inside, little luck with quiet in crate,....help

Hi ,I know it is quite rare,but,indeed,last year a very special white girl was born!She was sent to Sao Paulo on April 4th,then,without my knowledge,she was given to an intl CEOs wife who had returned to US by Dec.takin her with herself.

WOULD you by any chance ever put your eyes on a white PWD?

Please if you do check if she is BRANCA!And let know about her.

I am very grateful anyhow for your care,

sincerly yours,

jose fontes

GO to:

http://www.pwdca.org/

Lots of breed info, e-mail for breeder referral and buyer education, link to sign on to PWD mailing list,

and MANY PWD owners and those who would like to be.

The best place for PWD info on the web.

Lisa

Would anybody help me to find a full brown bitch named CACAU- it sounds KACOW, Tafner de Cristalmar from Rio de Janeiro.

She was born last year on Fev 5th and the Tafner family had moved to San Diego,while Mr Paulo Tafner would attend a Phd Programm in U.C. San Diego.

Have you seen her ,would you have any clue about where she is?They might be in U.C. of San Diego campus,I was told so.

Pls let me know,Thank you indeed.

We recently lost a male std poodle/Portuguese water dog mix we had rescued and loved for 8 1/2 years. We currently have a 5 1/2 yr female labrador/Portuguese water dog mix thatwe rescued 3 1/2 years ago. She is missing her "doggie buddy" and we are looking for a dog to adopt. Please e-mail me if you have a pwd that is in need of a loving home. We live in Camarillo, Ca and my husband and I have one 7 3/4 (his designation) son who also would like to increase our family size back to 5.

We r looking to adopt a male PWD. We currently have a female who is in need of a brother. I would love a dog over 1 yr. We live on Long Island.

Any info please Email kafbdip@aol.com

Fran

3 years ago I adopted an 8 week old puppy, at first we thought he was a poodle mix...I believe now he is pwd, webbed rear feet, he is a terrific dog, read Katerine Braunds book and was convinced this is what he is...how common is it that a breeder would send a puppy to a shelter, he had a skin lesion and an amputated toe when I adopted him.

I am looking for opinions on the use of the Homestretch soft crates -- they seem to be a great solution for crating our port. water dog on our boat -- good air flow, and the ability to collapse and stow it when not in use -- but I am wondering if it is sturdy enough? If you have used one, let me know what you think.

I am looking for a reputable breeder of portuguese water dogs in the Massachusetts area. Any help would be appreciated.

We would like to purchase or adopt a PWD. Home on the ocean with plenty of room to romp. We would like puppy or up to 5 yrs old. We offer a loving adventuresome home.

Looking for 10 yr. old loving female curly black PWD approx. 50 lbs. Was adopted by family in Mass. when I was unexpectedly hopspitalized for 7 months. I have now recovered to find that the family moved to Arizona. Help, I am heartbroken. I need to know shes ok. Any info @ Cassies whereabouts appreciated.

Anyone interested in a PWD, please go to the PWDCA web

site for extensive information. For breeder

referral, Sandra Overton

For rescue, Mary Harkins .

I cannot stress enough he importance of finding a reputable hobby breeder

who has the best interest of the PWD in mind, and will help match you with

a PWD whose background is well tested for genetic ills.

The PWD is an intelligent, active working breed that requires a firm but fair and gentle hand, early and consistent obedience training, and lots of family time, as well as a job to do.

Grooming needs with this active breed are high, be prepared for at least weekly brushing and clipping every 4-8 weeks.

Good luck in your search,

Lisa

We are looking for a puppy in May, June, July or August. We live in Maryland near the Potomac, River. Please contact me if you have any puppies available.

Recently I purchased a wonderful chocolate water dog,

I would like to learn about agility training. How do I

find out about this in my area. I live in Marin, California. Thanks

Hi if any portuguese water dog breeders read this if you could come to ME it would make it alot eayser for my family.

Please come to ME .

Looking to adopt a young adult Portugese water dog. Approximately 3 yrs. old.

Hello, Ihave a 5 year old standard Poodle. I have a one and a half year old son. I am a groomer. I own my own shop. I would like to get a PWD. It would come to work with me like my poodle. I would do obedience work and agility with it. Do they get along with small kids and other dogs or cats I have two. Are they easy to train? Do they bark alot? My Standard barks alot. My Poodle is dominant,she is female. Should I get a male Portie? Any feedbacks welcome. Thank You

Im looking to purchase a PWD for our family pet. Show quality is not important as we have no plans to show him/her. Sex of dog is not an issue. Up to 1 year old OK. Please email if one is available.

I would like to adopt a pet quality PWD - preferably a male over a year old.

we have a wonderful 2yr.old female PDW. we are going on vacation in mid March and desperately a place for her to stay. We will gladly recipricat/cpmpensate. Please notify as soon as possible.

I am interested in either adopting an adult or purchasing a puppy. I live on Long Island and spend lots of time at and on the water. I also own a retail store where the dog would be spending lots of time. We have a huge yard almost an acre on which our shop is located and lots of young people to play with him/her. I was attracted this breed because my father, who lives with me has lots of allergies and Ive read that this breed of dog has a non-allergenic coat. Could someone direct me to a breeder in or close to my area ?

Thank you, Rick Wright

trying to get in contact with Erika Griesbach via computer/internet. I belive she has access, but i have no adress for her

looking for a pwd adult to adopt. live in pa. no children, dog-friendly home. lots of land, fenced in yard. thanks.

interested in the purchase of one need breeder contact

I am researching Porties and Wheatens for my next dog. If anyone knows both breeds, please help me decide which way to go. Thanks.

Hey everyone, I used to have a porty, but he just died, does anyone have any tips to help me feel better?

My nine month old puppy is lately going outside in the yard and not coming when called. He sometimes stays outside for hours. If you try to go near him he will run away. He also is very shy of people where he will run from them. I have had him since 31/2 months old. He has gone to 2 puppy classes and is on his refresher third. In the house he is fine except for his fear of new people. What is the problem?

Could anyone tell me how much I should expect to pay for a PWD pup and availability of a pup in the Northeast.

Thank You

Does anyone have experience with a PWD with an underactive THYROID gland. --is this common to the breed? Please get back to me.. Thanks JIM

check your local humane society or shelter. i have found 2 that have been turned in. one with papers. both are pureb red. one was turned in because he chewed. he was 6 mo. ol and supposed to chew. the othere was 9 m o. and dug a hole. if you are wondering both are black with a little white and 1 wavy / 1 curly. i found a 3 rd in a shelter in ohio , it was picked up as a stray. owner claimed. surf the web looking for terrier mixes. thats what most shelters classify the wavys as or poodle mix for the curly. as shelter worker to check for rear webbed feet.

Alice, please contact Caren Murray , the FLA rep, as well

as Sandra Overton , the PWDCA rep, who sends out a wonderful

info packet.