Flying Star PWD
- Coventry, RI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Maureen J., the breeder behind Flying Star PWD located in Coventry, RI. I breed high-quality Portuguese Water Dogs. I have devoted my life to the well-being of every one of my dogs and puppies. It is important to me, as a breeder, that I am fulfilling my responsibilities by making sure my puppies have the tools they need to thrive in the world.
Q. & A. with Maureen
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved this breed. I wanted to pour my love towards the well-being of this breed and see each puppy reach their fullest potential.What makes your program special?
I take my responsibilities seriously. It is so important to me that I have a good relationship with all of my puppy buyers so I can ensure the puppies are going to a good home and so I can provide a lifetime of support.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, white, and brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Maureen
Maureen 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
Connect with Maureen to learn more details about pricing.
“Ask breeder. 500.00 at time of ultrasound and pregnancy confirmation.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maureen 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 Maureen 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 Maureen directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maureen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Coventry, RI
More about Maureen
Club memberships
Maureen is a member of Mayflower Portuguese Water Dog Club and Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, Inc. .
Maureen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Maureen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Maureen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Flying Star PWD 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
Flying Star Angel, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Flying Star Angel
White with Black markings, Soft Curly
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Flying Star 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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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).
