Shady Banks Kennel

Tammera C.

Breeder of Spanish Water Dogs and Bernedoodles

  • Beaufort County, NC
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Meet the breeder

I'm Tammera C., the breeder behind Shady Banks Kennel located in Beaufort County, NC. My journey to this world has been a unique one. The search for a service dog led me to a rare and unique breed, the Spanish Water Dog. I'm lucky to work with a knowledgeable mentor with years of experience. This breed needs special TLC. Let me help you decide if it's right for you.

Q. & A. with Tammera

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My Bernedoodle was a blessing in my life as my service dog and I began to explore what the perfect breed would be for alert dogs. A companion animal who is smart, trainable, focused on their owner, nose talented and a little stubborn. The Spanish Water was that dog. I found a breeder that would share her knowledge with me and all those secrets to train a SWD for a good family dog.

  • What makes your program special?

    I have high expectations for my puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home! While I know that not every pup in each litter will grow up to become a service dog, I am confident that each one will become a treasured family member!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Bernedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Spanish Water Dog puppies include white and black, white and beige w/brown nose, brown and white, black and white, beige and white w/brown nose, and beige and white w/black nose. Bernedoodle puppies are black and white. 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.

Getting a puppy from Tammera

Tammera has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“this price includes the puppy's first visit to the vet, first shots and a one year guarantee. Balance is due before puppy pick up. All our puppies are the same price regardless of sex, color, or size. This deposit holds your place on puppy pick day.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tammera 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 Tammera 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 Tammera 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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tammera.

Breeder's location

Meet in Beaufort County, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

More about Tammera

  • Club memberships

    Tammera is a member of Barbet Club of America and Spanish Water Dog Club of America.

  • Tammera has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Tammera was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Tammera’s links

Tammera is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shady Banks Kennel 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

All breeds

Spanish Water Dog

Bernedoodle

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

Spanish Water Dog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Shady Banks Kennel 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 Bernedoodles.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, Wisdom Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

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