Gulf Coast Puppies

James S.

Breeder of Cavapoos and Portuguese Water Dogs

  • Atmore, AL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm James S., the breeder behind Gulf Coast Puppies located in Atmore, AL. Our goal is to provide families with healthy, intelligent, and well mannered puppies. Healthy parents and raising our puppies in a loving environment is a priority. Exercise and mental stimulation begins at an early age. Both parents are a part of our family and have champion bloodlines.

Q. & A. with James

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Raised with pets all of my childhood. We were taught responsibility by giving proper care and attention to them. Now with a family of my own we added a Portuguese Water Dog to our family. This lead to a love for the breed and wanting to make them available to other families. This involves the entire family as we hold a high standard for both the parents and our puppies.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Portuguese Water Dog puppies include brown and white and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from James

James 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $31,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our puppies will be up to date with vaccinations, they will have a health check up by our veterinarian, and come with a one year health guarantee. AKC registration paperwork will be included. The deposit will reserve a puppy of your choice. If you decide not to adopt, deposit will be refunded when another home is found for the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

James 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 James 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 James 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from James.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Atmore, AL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport

Meet in Birmingham, AL

More about James

  • James has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

James is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gulf Coast Puppies 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

All breeds

Poodle

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Portuguese Water Dog

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Gulf Coast Puppies 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.

  • 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.

  • Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), DNA Disease Panel, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 James to bring home their puppies.

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    Isabel S.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    I got my Cavapoo girl from James last summer, and am so thankful for such a sweet memory and now 1 year old puppy! She lights up my family and has brought so much joy and laughter to everyone around her. Thank you, Gulf Coast Puppies!

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    Angela W.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    James was great to work with! He answered all my questions, and I knew my puppy was in the right hands. When I brought my puppy home, she already seemed to have been potty trained. She had been socialized around other dogs, so she does well when around my parent’s dog. We love her so much!

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    Luke P.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    James was great to work with. He was very responsive, very knowledgeable, and showed that he cared about his dogs.

  • lisa s.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    James was very responsive and accommodating. It is easy to see how James and his family truly care about their dogs. Our puppy is healthy and adjusted well to her new home. We are so happy with our choice.

    Jacqueline W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    I had a wonderful experience working with James, quick communication and brought me the absolute sweetest dog I have ever met in my life! Highly recommend.

    T W.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    I loved working with James! Most importantly he provided be with my best friend. My puppy is doing great, very brave, and the cutest thing ever!

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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.

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