Lakecrew PWDs is located in Central Texas about 30 miles west of downtown Austin and we occasionally have PWD puppies for sale. We have been involved with Portuguese Water Dogs since 2004.
As PWD breeders, our mission is to produce high quality healthy PWDs and to make certain each puppy is placed in a loving home where it has the opportunity to excel - first and foremost as a companion, then perhaps as a performance or show dog. We breed on a limited basis.
We are full members of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America (national breed club) and participate in the PWDCA Breeder Referral Program. This program requires members to breed only dogs that are age two or older and have permanent/current health certifications in place (e.g., OFA, OptiGen PRA, CERF, GM1, etc.) PRIOR to breeding.
The Portuguese Water Dog is an old breed. In the 1500's, this well-balanced web-footed working dog was prized by Portuguese fishermen as a helper, courier, guard dog, and companion. Modern dogs in the breed retain the character of their ancestors: hard-working but easily bored, loyal to their family, and sometimes overly defensive toward outsiders.
This once-obscure breed gained sudden widespread notoriety in 2009 when "Bo" was selected as "First Dog". This new fame was concerning to PWD lovers because we feared people would purchase a portie for the wrong reasons and later become disillusioned with their new dog's exuberant temperament and high-energy demands.
PWDs are cute, playful, and loving. They can also be stubborn, demanding, and rowdy, with a get-in-your-face behavioral trait that is sometimes not welcomed. See a list of typical Water Dog characteristics.
We strongly encourage those considering buying a Portuguese Water Dog to educate themselves enough about the breed to determine whether a PWD would be a good match for their family and lifestyle.
Before you fall in love with that cute puppy that you see pictured on a web site, please do your homework!
If you decide that the PWD is the right breed for you, choose a breeder carefully. Look for breeders who are dedicated to a breeding program that produces quality dogs, and are supportive of their owners for the lifetime of the dog.
As you contact candidate PWD breeders, consider the following:-
Does the breeder interview you carefully and try to educate you about the breed, or do they just quickly say you can have a puppy and ask for a deposit?
The latter behavior is a red flag that the breeder isn't conscientious enough with the placement of their puppies. -
Will the breeder provide documentation of all the health tests results for the sire and dam of the litter before you commit to a puppy? (See our health page for a list of the PWDCA recommended tests.)
If not, move on to the next breeder on your list! -
Are the puppies raised in a home environment where they receive daily stimulation and love, or are they raised in a kennel where they aren't apt to get much attention?
See our socialization page for more information. - Will the breeder provide a sample copy of the contract prior to requiring payment?
They should. - Is there a clause in the contract specifying that the breeder will take the dog back if your circumstance should ever require giving it up?
The answer should be yes.
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