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.
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
Adeline
Female • Ready Jan. 18
Berger Picard
DORE
Female • Ready Jan. 18
Berger Picard
Taylor
Male • Ready Feb. 25
Portuguese Water Dog
Tera
Female • Ready Feb. 25
Portuguese Water Dog
Tally
Male • Ready Feb. 25
Portuguese Water Dog
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
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Veterinary Health Check, dewclaws removed (PWDs), current on vaccinations, wormed and fecal checked, microchipped.
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.
Nancy offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
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.
Success Portuguese Water Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Portuguese Water Dog
Berger Picard
Portuguese Water Dog
About Trey
Trey has Champion bloodlines, both of her parents are champions and her brother Ace is a Best In Show dog. She a very sweet and social girl. She has passed all required PWDCA required health clearances.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +5 more
Berger Picard
About Jenda
Jenda finished her AKC Championship at the AKC Nationals in 2023. She is very intelligent, social and great fun. Loves children and other animals. She is also an IABCA Champion and perfect to the AKC Breed Standard.
Excellent health testing
DNA Repository, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more
Portuguese Water Dog
About Rippy
Fantastic personality, very social and outgoing, with championship bloodlines, Very smart and a wonderful companion. Excellent mommy. Easy to work with.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +5 more
Portuguese Water Dog
About Gus
AKC Grand Champion and International Champion. Passed All PWDCA Required Health Clearances. Wonderful and social disposition. (copy link for OFA Health Information->) https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2088680 Wonderful and playful personality. Very Social with everyone.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +9 more
Portuguese Water Dog
About Patsy
Patsy is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +7 more
Portuguese Water Dog
About Bayou
Passed All PWDCA Required Health Clearances. Wonderful and social disposition. (copy link for OFA Health Information->) https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2259130 Wonderful and sweet personality. Very Social with everyone.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Ginger
AKC. Passed all required PWDCA Health Clearances. (copy link for OFA Health Information->) https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2300539
Portuguese Water Dog
About Cash
Cash is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nancy decided to make him part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a female Portuguese Water Dog over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Elly
Multiple AKC Champion pedigree. Passed all required PWDCA DNA health clearances, OFA Hips Good, Elbows normal, Clear of PRA, EOPRA, GM-1, JDCM, MOS Sweet disposition, playful, and wonderful with people and other pets. Very social.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Ace
Ace is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nancy decided to make him part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Keyes
Keyes is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Zeus
Zeus is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nancy decided to make him part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Jesse
Jesse is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Lisbon
Lisbon is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Bugsy
Bugsy is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nancy decided to make him part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog
About Ally
Ally is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Berger Picard
Portuguese Water Dog
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.
Hear what other owners say about working with Nancy to bring home their puppies.
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,...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.