How much is a purebred Portuguese Water Dog?

Overseas, Portuguese Water Dogs usually have four to eight puppies and, reportedly, no whelping problems. Costs: The dogs are expected to sell for about $1200, but there are none available until late 1999. It cost $10,000 to import one of the Portuguese Water Dogs into Australia.

How much does a Portuguese Water Dog cost in Portugal?

The Portuguese Water Dog is generally considered one of the more expensive dog breeds you can buy. Usually, the average cost of purchasing a pet quality puppy from a reputable breeder is about $2,000 to $3,000.

Can Portuguese water dogs be aggressive?

A 2008 study from the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science studied the differences in breed aggression across dozens of dog breeds, finding that regardless of scenario, these dogs do not nip: Whether it comes to aggression with strangers, other dogs, or even rivalry dogs, Portuguese water dogs score next to nothing …

Where can I buy a Portuguese Water Dog?

All Portuguese Water Dogs are sold on a non-breeding contract with Kortun Kennels and the Canadian Kennel Club. Kortun Kennels has families all across Canada, the USA and other international locations. We work with Canadian and European championship breeders to provide the best Portuguese Water Dog bloodlines.

How are Portuguese Water dogs tested in Canada?

All of Kortun Kennels Portuguese Water Dog breeding adults are all tested for GM1 clear/normal , PRA clear/normal and OFA approved. All of our puppies go home with Canadian Kennel Club approved serial coded micro-chipped, first shots, full veterinarian checkup and we also have a 2 year guarantee of Hip Dysplasia, GM1 and PRA.

Who is the parent club for the Portuguese Water Dog?

Founded in 1972, the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America is the official AKC Parent Club for the Portuguese Water Dog. AKC Marketplace is the only site to exclusively list 100% AKC puppies from AKC-Registered litters and the breeders who have cared for and raised these puppies are required to follow rules and regulations established by the AKC.

Are there negative traits in a Portuguese Water Dog?

With an adult dog, you can easily see what you’re getting, and plenty of adult Portuguese Water Dogs have already proven themselves not to have negative characteristics. If you want a puppy, you can avoid some negative traits by choosing the right breederand the right puppy.