Moonshine Irish Water Spaniels
- Arlington, WA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Marsha M., the breeder behind Moonshine Irish Water Spaniels located in Arlington, WA. We are experienced, reputable Irish Water Spaniel breeders. We take great pride in our dogs, our puppies, and our program. Our breedings are carefully thought out so we are able to match pedigrees, body types, temperaments, and personalities in order to share only well-bred puppies.
Q. & A. with Marsha
Why did you start breeding?
Before I became interested in Irish Water Spaniels, I worked with an older woman who had been a longtime breeder of Standard Poodles. It seems like every dog she bred had Championships. She had been in dogs for 40 years when I met her, and she helped me to discover the perfect breed for me...the IWS. She asked me: Do you want to be a just another backyard breeder, or a professional breeder, and do it right? I told her I only wanted to do it the right way. And she began training me. We both got our first Irish Water Spaniels and scoured a 4-state area to find enough dogs to enter shows, with the goal of putting championships on all of them.What makes your program special?
I only breed dogs that have their health clearances and have been evaluated for structural soundness. Both the Sire and the Dam must be breed Champions. Critical to both are that they have sound temperaments. I'm not special. I don't put a championship on my dogs and continue showing them trying to make it to the big times. I get their CH title and then do activities with them that we can both enjoy.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are liver. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Marsha
Marsha 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 non-refundable deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the Registration, Health Check, microchip, and first round of vaccinations. All of our puppies will leave my home Microchipped, will be taken to my vet for their first wellness exam. Vaccinations will follow the new puppy vaccination protocol developed by Dr. Jean Dodds.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marsha 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 Marsha 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 Marsha 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 Marsha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Arlington, WA
More about Marsha
Club memberships
Marsha is a member of Irish Water Spaniel Club of Puget Sound and Irish Water Spaniel Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Marsha has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Marsha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Marsha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Moonshine Irish Water Spaniels 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
Suki, mom
Irish Water Spaniel
About Suki
Suki is a female Irish Water Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marsha decided to make her part of their program. Marsha 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.
Jacob, dad
Irish Water Spaniel
About Jacob
Jacob is a male Irish Water Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marsha decided to make him part of their program. Marsha 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
Moonshine Irish Water Spaniels 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 Irish Water Spaniels.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
