Saltydawg PWDs
- Moultonborough, NH
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Meet the breeder
I'm Karen Kirby A., the breeder behind Saltydawg PWDs located in Moultonborough, NH. At Saltydawg PWDs my goal is to improve the integrity of the breed while breeding healthy puppies with sound temperaments whether for companions, conformation champions or performance and therapy work. All my puppies are raised with their optimum health in mind.
Q. & A. with Karen Kirby
Why did you start breeding?
While attending the Rhode Island School of Design, I met a Portuguese Water Dog and knew that someday I wanted to own one. In 1996, following the unexpected death of my beloved Golden Retriever Bubba, I began searching for a Portuguese Water Dog. At an American Kennel Club dog show at the Houston Astrohall, I met Karen and Bob Arends, who invited me to visit their home to meet their dogs. That's where my love affair with the breed began. I located a breeder with an available male show puppy who became CH Admiral Travis B. Clyde of Ferncliff, bred by Colville and Ann Jackson. The following November the Jackson's male Ch Brieah's Mississippi Gambler "Chance" sired a litter bred by Deborah Zorn and in January Karen brought home her second Portuguese Water Dog, CH Encanto Brio Butterfly Girl, CD AX AXJ CWD CGC HIC TDI GROM.What makes your program special?
My goal is to improve the integrity of the breed while breeding healthy puppies with sound temperaments whether for companions, conformation champions or performance and therapy work. All my puppies are raised with their optimum health in mind and are raised in the heart of my home for the crucial first weeks of life. I pride myself on the socialization and care I dedicate to your puppy from the day it is born.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Flair
Went homeFemale
Lucky
Went homeMale
Bliss
Went homeMale
Joy
Went homeFemale
Amity
Went homeFemale
Snug
Went homeFemale
Count
Went homeMale
Facade
Went homeFemale
Breezy
Went homeFemale
Kismet
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Karen Kirby
Karen Kirby 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 deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“I require a deposit to hold a puppy for your family. Should I not have the appropriate placement for you, the deposit will be refunded. Unless you have misrepresented yourself or purchased elsewhere!”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen Kirby 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 Karen Kirby 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 Karen Kirby 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen Kirby.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Moultonborough, NH
3618 miles away
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More about Karen Kirby
Club memberships
Karen Kirby is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club of America , Portuguese Water Dogs of the Northeast, Mayflower Portuguese Water Dog Club, and American Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, Avidog Associate, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Best in Show Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit - SILVER.
Karen Kirby has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Karen Kirby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Karen Kirby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Saltydawg 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
Sir Prize, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Sir Prize
Rare ee gene coloring
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +7 more.Amelia, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Amelia
Amelia is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen Kirby decided to make her part of their program. Karen Kirby has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Glowworm, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Glowworm
Glowworm is a really fun cool dog with great working drive but ready to drop everything and snuggle in my arms. A fabulous retriever Glowworms delivers whatever I ask for to my hands. Besides being an awesome dog she is bright and biddable having earned her Junior and Apprentice Water Dogs at 19 months she has since added Working and Working Water Dog Excellent to her resume! A great Mom, she has pointed get in the breed ring and titled family dogs. When the pandemic hit, Glowworm was the #15 PWD in the country in breed.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +7 more.Emily, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Emily
Emily is an old soul born with maturity beyond her years and an exceptionally sound temperament. Especially calm and pleasant for a Portuguese Water Dog, Emily is friendly yet devoted to her Mom. A beautiful example of our breed standard Emily's showing has been limited first due to my having broken my right foot and them my left ankle as well as the Pandemic. She will be out in the ring again in August and September.
Excellent health testing
DNA Profile, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +8 more.Sofia, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Sofia
Sofia is named perfectly. She is the sweetest cuddly girl ever. Phenomenal temperament. Sofia loves every body and every dog she meets.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +6 more.
Parent health testing
Saltydawg 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 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.
Temperament Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
