





Expected Portuguese Water Dog litter
Due Oct. 2026
I'm Barbara M., the breeder behind Aguas De Seda PWD located in Ocala, FL. We offer top quality, loving family pets, from champion bloodlines, with a focus on health and temperament. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament first and foremost, with a focus on conformation, intelligence, and athleticism. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful healthy family pets.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
Barbara 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.
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.

"The price includes AKC limited registration, health guarantee, age-appropriate deworming, appropriate vaccinations for the age of the puppy, and puppy socialization. The deposit is to hold a place on our waiting list, once we have a signed contract, deposits are to be made to hold that place that guarantees you a puppy from that litter."
Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barbara.
Meet in Ocala, FL
4735 miles away
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Meet at Gainesville Airport
4714 miles away
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Meet in Charlotte, NC
4383 miles away
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Club memberships
Barbara is a member of Portuguese, water, dog club of America.
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Aguas De Seda PWD meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Portuguese Water Dog
About Haven
Haven is gentle-natured and loves having a run on the farm, playing fetch and belly rubs. Her calm, patient demeanor and excellent conformation makes her a wonderful representation of the breed. She is AKC registered with all recommended health clearances certified by OFA including OFA certified hips and elbows. She is our keeper puppy from our Daiquiri and Beamer Litter.
Great health testing

Portuguese Water Dog
About Essie
Essie is a female Portuguese Water Dog almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara 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

Portuguese Water Dog
About Slater
Slater is a male Portuguese Water Dog over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barbara decided to make him part of their program. Barbara 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

Portuguese Water Dog
About Twix
Twix is a great family dog. Loves to hang out with her people when she isn't competing in agility working towards her agility title after completing her Championship in conformation.
Excellent level
Aguas De Seda PWD 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type
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).
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.