Miraval PWDs
- Millbury, MA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Phyllis Z., the breeder behind Miraval PWDs located in Millbury, MA. I am an active owner competing with my dogs in conformation, agility, obedience scent work, and PWD water work (based on their work on boats in Portugal.) As an experienced trainer, I support my puppy owners for the life of their dogs. I am a 30-year member of PWDCA and founded 4myPWDs.
Q. & A. with Phyllis
Why did you start breeding?
When I got my first PWD, I hadn't even considered breeding. But it seemed like the logical next step as I got more involved in the dog community and had Champion Girl with the proven working ability. Along the way, great mentors taught me about Portuguese Water Dogs and how to choose pedigrees.What makes your program special?
I have been breeding PWDs since 2002. Dogs I have bred have earned championships, agility championships, obedience, water, tracking, and nose work titles, but most importantly, they are wonderful companions. Pups are raised with Puppy Culture with a focus on health and temperament. I provide support and advice for the life of the dog—and even after!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white, black, and brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Panda is ready for her forever home.
Went homeFemale
Gretta is looking for a best friend.
Went homeFemale
Rita could be a star.
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Curly Sue loves to play.
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Reddy Betty
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Pinky
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Patty Purple
Went homeFemale
green
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Brownie
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Phyllis
Phyllis 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
“These puppies are raised with Puppy Culture, have Vet exams & first vaccines, micro-chips, are dewormed, begun crate training, & housebreaking. Lifetime support begins b4 they go home for their life. Your deposit is to hold a puppy for you. It is refundable only if I don't have a puppy that will be a good match. I try to match your preferred sex, coat type & color, but I can't guarantee that. If a life-altering event happens that makes you unable to take a puppy now, you will get a partial refund after the puppy we were holding for you is placed in a new home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Phyllis 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 Phyllis 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 Phyllis directly.
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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Phyllis.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Millbury, MA
3701 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Worcester Airport
3700 miles away
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More about Phyllis
Club memberships
Phyllis is a member of Mayflower PWD Club, Nutmeg PWD Club, and Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Agility Trial Trainer.
Phyllis has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Phyllis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Phyllis is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Miraval PWDs 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
Xena, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Xena
Xena is a happy, even-tempered dog. She loves her tennis ball and picking tomatoes in the garden. She is a quick learner and competes in nosework (her favorite), obedience, barn hunt, Fast CAT and water trials, and has a trick title. She is also trained to find the eggs of the invasive Spotted Lantern Fly, and will be working in areas where this pest has been found. I love all my dogs, but she may be the one that is the most fun and easy to travel with. She has a curly coat.
Uploaded health tests
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).PupUp, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About PupUp
PupUp is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Phyllis decided to make her part of their program. Phyllis 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.
Ruby, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Phyllis decided to make her part of their program. Phyllis 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.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Miraval PWDs 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.
Temperament Test, 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.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
