Seaworthy PWD
- Richmond, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary S., the breeder behind Seaworthy PWD located in Richmond, VA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and conformation. We strive to produce beautiful, well-rounded, and versatile companions who will excel in any venue with their new families. We are dedicated to continuing our phenomenal bloodlines in an effort to provide our PWD families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Portuguese Water Dog while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. We have built our love and respect for PWDs into every aspect of our breeding program.What makes your program special?
Seaworthy PWD is committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed. Welcoming a PWD puppy into your lives, home, and heart is a huge undertaking and blessing, and we strive to find the right match for every puppy and its new family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 Mary to learn more details about pricing.
“Price includes dew claw removal, worming, vet visit and health certificate, first shot, microchip and eye exam . All puppies are the same price includes microchip and AKC Registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Richmond, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
More about Mary
Club memberships
Mary is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club if America and USSPWD .
Certifications & recognitions
PWDCA 2017 #1 Outstanding Breeder Award , AKC Breeder of Merit Gold.
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Seaworthy PWD 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
JoJo, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About JoJo
Black and white wavy coat. Carries brown, Irish, and Parti
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Seaworthy PWD 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.
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.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
