



I'm Maureen J., the breeder behind Flying Star PWD located in Coventry, RI. We are officially Retired February 2026.

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

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.

"Ask breeder. 500.00 at time of ultrasound and pregnancy confirmation."
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.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maureen.
Meet in Coventry, RI
3713 miles away
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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 over 5 years
Maureen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Flying Star PWD meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Portuguese Water Dog
About Flying Star Angel
White with Black markings, Soft Curly
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).