Robin Burmeister
Meet the breeder
I'm ROBIN B., the breeder behind Robin Burmeister located in Oh Galloway, OH. Windward Portuguese Water Dogs was established in the late 1980s and has been home to multiple Best in Show, High in Trial, and multi-titled dogs for over 30 years. Originally based in Petoskey, Michigan, we now reside in on the SW side of Columbus, Ohio.
Q. & A. with ROBIN
Why did you start breeding?
PWDs were rare. If a dog passed all its health tests, we breed one here and there.What makes your program special?
We only breed fully health tested, of age dogs. We want to breed healthy and happy dogs!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from ROBIN
ROBIN 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Health guarantee, AKC limited registration, lifetime breeder support. We take deposits after pregnancy is confirmed. Deposits are refunded if we do not have a puppy for you. If you change your mind, then the deposit is non-refundable. If we decide one of our puppies is not for you, we will refund the deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
ROBIN 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 ROBIN 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 ROBIN 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 ROBIN.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oh Galloway, OH
4252 miles away
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More about ROBIN
Club memberships
ROBIN is a member of PWDCA, COKC, and GLPWDC.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, CHIC Certified.
ROBIN has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
ROBIN was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
ROBIN’s links
ROBIN is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Robin Burmeister 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
Robin Burmeister 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 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.
GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, DNA Profile
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).
