Rustyco/Cayenne
Meet the breeder
I'm Debbi G., the breeder behind Rustyco/Cayenne located in Elk Grove, CA. For the past 17 years, my husband, John, and I have been training, grooming, showing, and breeding this intelligent, compassionate, enthusiastic breed. Our first PWD, Emmy, received her AKC Championship and Canine Good Citizen before having two litters. Our second female, Cayenne, just had her first litter and we are looking forward to meeting new families through Cayenne's puppies!
Q. & A. with Debbi
Why did you start breeding?
We were introduced to Portuguese Water Dogs by my sister-in-law and brother, Julie and Ty Rust. They have been our mentors for 17 years, guiding us through training, grooming, conformation (dog showing), and breeding, and we use their kennel name RustyCo. Our first Portuguese Water Dog, Emmy, was a show Champion and Canine Good Citizen. We love this breeds' intelligence, earnest need to please, and enthusiasm at work and play. They make wonderfully loyal companions!What makes your program special?
Our Portuguese Water Dogs (as well as the sire) are health tested to reduce the incidence of genetic disease. We are members of the PWD Club of America and the PWD Club of Northern California and follow the breed club standards for health testing. The puppies are raised in our home with the Puppy Culture socialization program and they receive lots of love and attention. We remain friends with our puppy families throughout the dogs' lives and we are thrilled to be able to share this exhilarating breed with others.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Debbi
Debbi 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 Debbi to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Debbi 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 Debbi 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 Debbi 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 Debbi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elk Grove, CA
5610 miles away
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More about Debbi
Club memberships
Debbi is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California and Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.
Debbi has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Debbi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Debbi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rustyco/Cayenne 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
Rustyco/Cayenne 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.
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Wisdom Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), 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).
