I'm Lorna C., the breeder behind Cold Harbor Kennel located in Monroe, NC. My dogs are loved as members of my family and prepared to excel with any performance venue. I am purposeful in everything I do regarding my dogs, including careful selection of breeding dogs and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments, working drives, and conformation that are exemplary representations of the breed. I take pride in my program and my pups.
Q. & A. with Lorna
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Lorna
Lorna 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.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,500 refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prince include puppy shots, training, starter package. If I cannot provide
a pup to meet your initial requirements the deposit is fully refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lorna 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 Lorna 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 Lorna directly.
Cold Harbor Kennel 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
Parent dogs
Vegas, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Vegas
Vegas is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lorna decided to make her part of their program. Lorna 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.
MAGGIE, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About MAGGIE
MAGGIE is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lorna decided to make her part of their program. Lorna 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.
COLD HARBOR'S SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS II, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About COLD HARBOR'S SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS II
COLD HARBOR'S SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS II is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lorna decided to make her part of their program. Lorna 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.
Splash, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Splash
Splash is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lorna decided to make him part of their program. Lorna 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cold Harbor Kennel 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 (Preliminary), 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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Lorna to bring home their puppies.
Mackenzie P.
Verified owner · May 2023
Lorna obviously cares about the breed and the well-being of the puppies and the new puppy parents. She is careful to describe temperament to make sure you are aligning your needs and interests with the pup you choose. They are trained well for their age, and she is a fantastic resource on PWD care.