I'm Heather P., the breeder behind Petersheim Porties located in Williamsport, PA. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! Our mission is to breed the very best dogs that we can, to raise them with love, and to select their future homes with careful attention.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
Dogs are one of the greatest additions to any family. They provide us with unmatched loyalty and companionship. Raising well bred puppies is a passion of mine because it allows families to experience that loyalty and love from a four legged companion.
What makes your program special?
We offer well rounded puppies who thrive in their new homes. Our dogs are well socialized, friendly, energetic, and in stellar health. Each puppy comes with a health garuntee, vet paperwork, and AKC registration forms.
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.
Turtle
Went home
Female
Sandy
Went home
Male
Pearl
Went home
Female
Captain
Went home
Male
Brig
Went home
Female
Harbor
Went home
Female
Dock
Went home
Male
Coral
Went home
Female
Bunny
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
Connect with Heather to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
Petersheim Porties 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
Amanda, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Amanda
Amanda is a playful, high energy Portie who loves people. Her dream day would be romping through the woods and splashing in creeks all day followed by cuddling on the couch with her people in the evening.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Petersheim Porties 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, DNA Disease Panel
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).