Portuguese Water Dog Forum:
re: Really wanting a PWD

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

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