Presidio PWDs
- Alexandria, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Pauline C., the breeder behind Presidio PWDs located in Alexandria, VA. We enjoy showing our dogs, & they are our companions in every adventure. We do all we can to give our dogs & pups the best lives. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. This is where amazing temperament, intelligence, and beauty meet!
Q. & A. with Pauline
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding under my Presidio PWDs kennel name in 1991 in San Francisco, California. My most famous dog to date is Dutch (Presidio Dutch of Alto Mare), the PWD who worked the World Trade Center with his owner Connie Millard for 100 days after 9/11. After a long breeding hiatus and a move to Alexandria, Virginia, I revived my Presidio breeding program in 2018. I am also an attorney.What makes your program special?
Quality! Since I breed infrequently and very selectively, I breed only when I see an extraordinary opportunity to preserve the best breed traits and to improve the overall quality of the breed. I am proud of my foundation bitch's Pouch Cove heritage, which continues in my new line of Presidio Champions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brown and white, 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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Pauline
Pauline 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes an overall health guarantee through your first vet visit, a 1-year guarantee against hip dysplasia, first vaccinations, deworming and AKC registration. All of our puppies are the same price whether show or pet prospects and includes AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Pauline 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 Pauline 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 Pauline 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 Pauline.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Alexandria, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
More about Pauline
Club memberships
Pauline is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.
Pauline has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Pauline was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Pauline is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Presidio 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
Gracie, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Gracie
Excellent quality curly black female; conformation features and outline correct; great show attitude; bright, outgoing temperament. Excellent dam to puppies.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Presidio 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), 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).
