Ruff-Wave(reg.) Portuguese Water Dogs

Raised by Angela & Andy K.

Certified Breeder of Portuguese Water Dogs

  • 2 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Ruff-Wave(reg.) Portuguese Water Dogs located in Stamford, CT. A lot of effort goes into a breeding and raising a puppy for placement. We have always subscribed that each puppy is a gift. We put our heart and sole into each puppy so that it's 4Ever family, will have the best experience with their puppy that we had with each of our dogs.

Angela & Andy’s experience

  • About Angela & Andy

    We are dog faniciers, that live with our dogs in our home.

  • What makes Angela & Andy’s program special

    Our care for the dogs.

  • Angela & Andy is a member of 2 clubs

    Nutmeg Portuguese Water Dog Club, Portuguese Water Dog Club of America

Getting a puppy from Angela & Andy

Angela & Andy has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $3,500 and include a refundable deposit of $250.

“Our puppies are sold under a contract for their protection. Puppies are raised in our loving home till at least 10 weeks and generally approximately 12 in a litter setting. Puppies are Vet Checked, Have a CAER exam, are vaccinated current until they leave and are microchipped. They go home with a starter supply of the food we feed them.”

Contract and health guarantee

Angela & Andy may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Angela & Andy offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Angela & Andy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Puppies are raised in a pleasant stimulating setting in our home. The have ongoing contact with their mother and our other dogs. They are worked with, and handled. They go outside as they grow older and if appropriate they even get to swim in the ocean. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Outdoors (when Weather permits), car riding , crate training, Touch Desensitization, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Appropriate elements for a puppy up to 12 weeks old..

Puppy health practices

Puppies receive a well puppy check from our vet, a CAER exam from a verterinary opthomologist, plus all the worming and vaccinations appropriate for their age. They are microchipped and AKC registered.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Ruff-Wave(reg.) Portuguese Water Dogs hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Angela & Andy offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Stamford, CT or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

“All puppies are sold on a face to face meeting at our home. On occasion we meet puppy purchasers at a local airport and bring them to our home to finalize a puppy purchase. We do not ship puppies or transfer them to third parties like pet nannies. ”

More about Angela & Andy

  • Why Angela & Andy started breeding

    We purchased our first PWD from Mrs. Miller, the original kennel, Farmion that introduced PWD's to the USA, and she mentored us.

  • Angela & Andy has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Angela & Andy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Angela & Andy’s links

Angela & Andy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ruff-Wave(reg.) Portuguese Water Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent health testing

Portuguese Water Dog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Ruff-Wave(reg.) Portuguese Water Dogs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Portuguese Water Dogs.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).