I'm Peggie K., the breeder behind Muddy Run PWD located in Elmer County, NJ. We are an in-home program where our dogs are our companions first and foremost. We are dedicated to providing each of our puppies with loving and caring forever homes. By creating an environment of health and harmony for young puppies, we believe we are able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family.
Q. & A. with Peggie
Why did you start breeding?
We have always had so much love to give and have always adored dogs but have also suffered from allergies! We went on a search for a truly hypoallergenic dog and after a seemingly endless hunt, we found our beloved PWDs. They are energetic, intelligent, friendly, entertaining, and, cause no allergic reactions! Since we have found this beautiful breed, we decided we want to share them with others so that everyone can know the joy of owning a PWD. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and we are so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program stands out amongst others because of the personal attention we give to every detail of the journey. Our commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Peggie
Peggie 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies have visited the veterinarian at least twice before going to their new homes. Our vet removes declaws, administers all vaccinations, and microchips each puppy. We also complete the AKC registration for each litter and each individual puppy. Our deposits are 100% fully refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Peggie 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 Peggie 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 Peggie directly.
Muddy Run 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Muddy Run 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, 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).