Portuguese Water Dog Forum:
PWD info Part 2)

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