FAQ
The fee for a male or female purebred AKC-registered puppy ranges from $3,000 to $4,000. There is a $750 deposit and the balance is due prior to taking possession, and we gladly accept Venmo, Zelle, cash, or check forms of payment. Once final payment has been made, you will be provided with a written purchase agreement and AKC registration papers.
Yes! They are purebred AKC-registered puppies that come from health and genetically tested parents and championship lineage. Pups are given a high-quality diet, plenty of exercise, and lots of love to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.
Puppies ready for adoption should be between 8 and 12 weeks old. It is important that the puppies socialize with their littermates and other dogs early in life. Taking them away too soon can be a problem.
Yes! We invite you to visit us and meet our Portie puppies in person at our 33-acre home nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Marshall, North Carolina. If you want to stay for a weekend, there’s a nearby Airbnb and motel and activities in the area. You can view and interact with the entire litter and their parents. This will allow you to evaluate the cleanliness of the environment and the size, personality, energy level, and health of the puppies and their mom and dad. If visiting is not feasible, we can bring a puppy or dog to you by vehicle or plane accompanied by a trustworthy human transporter. If driving, he will provide you with tracking information, inform you of any delays, and send you video of the puppy being walked at rest stops. If flying, as soon as allowable, he will keep the puppy on his lap for the trip. Contact us to make arrangements.
Yes! To prepare the youngsters for new, woof-worthy adventures, our extensive socialization protocols expose the pups to a variety of sights, sounds, smells, and experiences every day. All family members are involved in a litter’s upbringing.
Yes! All new puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming.
Yes! We provide a comprehensive three-year genetic health guarantee in our written purchase agreement.
Yes! You can view them on the Reviews page of our website.
We have been ethically breeding Portuguese Water dogs for the past fifteen years. Our family lives on a mini-farm in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina, along with a menagerie of pets. They include 3 champion Portuguese Water Dogs, a French Bulldog, a Great Pyrenees, a Great Pyrenees Newfoundland mix, a barn cat, a parakeet, 2 pot belly pigs, 3 cows, and 12 chickens. Our puppies are home-raised, and everyone in our family is involved in the care and socialization of all of our animals.
Every puppy adoption includes a purebred furry companion and: a) a written purchase agreement; b) medical records; c) AKC registration papers; d) a three-year comprehensive genetic health guarantee; e) age-appropriate vaccinations; f) deworming; g) NuVet Plus immune system builder wafers; h) a small bag of premium quality puppy food; i) a sibling comfort blanket; j) a chew toy.
Yes! We have been associated with the American Kennel Club since 2003, and we have been voting senior members of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America since 2009. We used to show dogs who were multiple Best in Breed winners.
Yes! In addition to being multiple AKC blue ribbon winners, our puppies have been featured on the Discovery Channel in a video called Portuguese Water Dog Facts and in a segment of the Animal Planet’s Too Cute program. Both were shot on location at our house. Our pups have also been featured on Fox News and in the New York Post and NY Daily News.
Yes! Our exclusive VIP (Very Important Puppy) Club gives you the support needed to raise your new BFF in a way that he or she grows up to be a healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dog. You can learn all about it here.
Yes!, for approved females. If you are seeking a stud, then choosing the right breeder is paramount. The process typically includes a detailed conversation and agreement to bring your dog to our location and stay for 3-4 days in a pet-friendly Airbnb. To ensure the best chance for conception, the dogs are brought together for two breeding sessions in a private, penned-in area and supervised by Mitch. The fee is $2,500, but in some cases we accept a puppy from your dog’s litter as payment. Terms are negotiable.
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