I'm the breeder behind Water's Edge Portuguese Water Dogs located in Brentwood, CA. FB group: Water's Edge Portuguese Water Dogs. Water's Edge PWDs strives to produce pwds that can work AND be great family pets. Focusing on best placement for each pup and prospective family to ensure the best match. Pups are raised in-home with Puppy Culture protocols, early training, and more.
About Alexandra
I have owned and ran my training business (Tailored Dog Training) for 15 years. I have always done sports and extensive training with my dogs. After having children, I sought a dog breed that not only was smart, but would be a good family pet. My Border Collies were aging and I knew that breed would not be the best fit going forward. The PWDs fit the bill, and the rest is history!
What makes Alexandra’s program special
Since I am a trainer and a groomer, I love raising puppies with an eye on socialization, early potty training, crate training, and desensitization to grooming. I have two children (aged 10 and 12 years old), as well as the other trainers that work for me, that are all a part of this program to create stable, healthy puppies that are game on for anything but also have an "off" switch.
Alexandra is a member of 2 clubs
Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California, Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
Alexandra’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Professional Groomer
Expected Portuguese Water Dogs from Guard and Nori
Due Jan. 2023. Ready Mar. 12, 2023
Expected Portuguese Water Dogs from Guard and Nori
Due Jan. 2023
Ready Mar. 12, 2023
Alexandra 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.
Puppy prices range from $3,500 and include a refundable deposit of $500.
“This pricing is standard for the breed, and puppies will leave with their first vaccine, microchip, and having been dewormed. Puppies are AKC registered and come with a puppy pack. I do not take deposits until puppies are born and a few weeks old.”
Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra directly.
Puppies will be extremely well socialized with dogs, children, sounds, other people, objects, early potty training, crate training, leash exposure, preventing resource guarding, early clicker training, and more! I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car Training, Beginning Obedience Training, Initial Collar and Leash Training, Human Interactions, Grooming Desensitization, Volhard Testing, Daily Individual Time, Early Neonatal Stimulation, Water Introduction, Noise Desensitization, Behavioral Shaping, Clicker Training, Potty Training, and Crate Training.
Puppies will have been dewormed several times, have their first set of vaccines, and are microchipped.
We send our puppies home with Welcome Home bag, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Puppy Starter Kit, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Microchip, Bone, and AKC Registration.
Alexandra 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.
“We do not ship puppies. Options would be to drive to our home, meet at the airport, or hire a pet nanny to fly your pup.”
Why Alexandra started breeding
Our first PWD litter was in 2021. My mother bred Poodles growing up and now specializes in Schnauzers. I have the joy of not only having an exceptional male but also an amazing female, as well as wonderful breeder mentors. All of my dogs have terrific temperaments, are titled, and have passed all health tests with flying colors. The puppies that have gone onto their homes are excellent companions.
Alexandra has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Alexandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alexandra’s program includes one color
Alexandra’s Portuguese Water Dog puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Water's Edge Portuguese Water Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dog
About Nori
Nori is DNA CLEAR on all testable DNA tests. She is also OFA hip excellent, elbows normal and passing eye CERFS yearly. Here is her OFA health page: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2055588
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +7 more
Portuguese Water Dog
About Nimbus
Nimbus is DNA CLEAR on all testable items through Wisdom Panel in addition to EOPRA and Microthalmia through Penngen. He has OFA good hips, normal elbows and passing eye CERFS. His OFA page is here: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=1944624
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +7 more
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.