Success Portuguese Water Dogs

Raised by Nancy S.

Certified Breeder of Berger Picards and Portuguese Water Dogs

  • 6 club memberships • Preferred Breeder
  • 93% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Success Portuguese Water Dogs located in Beatrice, NE. We breed and show top-quality Portuguese Water Dogs and Berger Picards. Our heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that we breed our dogs by. We built our program with care and intention in every step, and we care deeply about the health and wellbeing of this magnificent breed.

Nancy’s experience

  • About Nancy

    My husband, Lowell, and I have four wonderful sons, Nick, Alex, Cameron and Trevor and we reside on an acreage outside Beatrice, NE. 56 years of showing dogs, with Rough Collies, Chinese Shar Pei, Berger Picard (5yrs) and 18 years with Portuguese Water Dogs. In 2002, I began judging dogs with the American Kennel Club. Knowledge, hard work and strong ethical standards, have made us a true "SUCCESS".

  • What makes Nancy’s program special

    We complete all required health tests on our dogs at 2 yrs of age to insure they pass all clearances required by the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America and the Berger Picard Club of America, prior to breeding. Puppies are temperament tested at 7 wks. Our puppies will have 2 or more sets of vaccinations, fecal checked & wormed, dewclaws removed on PWDs, microchipped and complete health check prior to going to their approved forever home at 8 - 10 wks.

  • Nancy is a member of 6 clubs

    Heart of America Chinese Shar Pei Kennel Club, Great Plains KC Of Northwest Iowa, Platte Valley Kennel Club, Seward County Kennel Club, Chinese Shar Pei Club Of America, Portuguese Water Dog Club Of America

  • Nancy’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit

Puppies

Adeline

Available

Female • Ready Jan. 18

Berger Picard

DORE

Available

Female • Ready Jan. 18

Berger Picard

Taylor

Available

Male • Ready Feb. 25

Portuguese Water Dog

Tera

Available

Female • Ready Feb. 25

Portuguese Water Dog

Tally

Available

Male • Ready Feb. 25

Portuguese Water Dog

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Berger Picards from BeeGee and Jenda

Born Nov. 2024. Ready Jan. 18

Newborn Portuguese Water Dogs from Gus and Trey

Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 25

Newborn Berger Picards from BeeGee and Jenda

Born Nov. 2024

Ready Jan. 18

Newborn Portuguese Water Dogs from Gus and Trey

Born Dec. 2024

Ready Feb. 25

Getting a puppy from Nancy

Nancy 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

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

“Price depends on the puppy breed. Non Breedable pets: Portuguese Water Dog $2800 - $3500. Berger Picard $4000. Includes AKC Registration Paperwork, Health Contract and Guarantees, Microchip, Vaccination & Health Records & packet with Sire & Dam Health clearance copies. Puppy take home items. If interested in a puppy from us, you must submit an application and a $1000 deposit to reserve a puppy. We will not consider you if you do not.”

Contract and health guarantee

Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are socialized and played with continually. Stimulation with Toys, balls, chew toys, play sets and lots of music, dogs, cats, and grandchildren. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car rides, Various sounds, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Crate Training , Temperament imprinting Evaluation , conformation stacking and nail trimming, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, grooming , Early socialization, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Leash Walking, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

Veterinary Health Check, dewclaws removed (PWDs), current on vaccinations, wormed and fecal checked, microchipped.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Food & treats, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Bully stick, Nylabone, treats, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Volhard Personality Test, Puppy Starter Kit, Vaccinations, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Puppy Leash, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Nancy offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Beatrice, NE 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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Nancy

  • Why Nancy started breeding

    We do not breed, just to produce to just have litters. We only breed, when there is a specific breeding, for quality dogs, that I would like to produce for show purposes. In 56 yrs of showing dogs, we have over 158 AKC Champions. Our dogs compete in Confirmation, Obedience, Agility, Rally, Water Trials, etc. We are guardians of the breed to protect the health, longevity and future of the bred.

  • Nancy is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Nancy’s program includes two colors

    Nancy’s Portuguese Water Dog puppies include white and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Nancy’s links

Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Success 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

Meet Nancy's parent dogs

All breeds

Portuguese Water Dog

Berger Picard

Parent health testing

Berger Picard

Portuguese Water Dog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Success 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 Berger Picards.

  • 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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nancy to bring home their puppies.

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    Amy J.

    June 2024

    We love Bruno and enjoy his daily antics! Nancy, our pups breeder, was wonderful to work with!

    Ricardo R.

    June 2024

    Nancy,...

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    Maryann C.

    Feb. 2024

    Nancy was very helpful and the nanny who brought our new family member, Nate” to a local airport for us was also terrific. Our new portie, Nate is a great friend. He was already crate trained, lovable...

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    Amy J.

    Sept. 2023

    Everything from day 1 went very smooth with success Portuguese water dogs and Nancy made the whole process hassle free and Levi came to me in an air cargo.

    PA

    PJ A.

    Sept. 2023

    Nancy was helpful when I met and chose Cairo. She is very thorough and provided me with lots of information and puppy tips. She has followed up on Cairo. I am pleased that I found her.

    AL

    Ariel L.

    Mar. 2023

    The entire process with Success was smooth and great! We loved how they screen everyone before being able to purchase a new baby. And being met at the airport and accommodated for made picking up my...

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