Shooting Star Water Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Giene K., the breeder behind Shooting Star Water Dogs located in Monticello, WI. At Shooting Star, we raise happy, healthy, well-socialized puppies with a focus on temperament, structure, and overall health. Our dogs are family, raised in a loving home—not a kennel. We emphasize responsible breeding, early socialization, and thoughtful placements. Health tested and vet checked.
Q. & A. with Giene
Why did you start breeding?
Two reasons: 1. I have sat at the kitchen table with countless owners that are going through very hard times with their dogs. I've always though that if their puppy had been raised better, they would not be having all of these behavior issues. 2. I love Portuguese Water Dogs and Lagotti, and want to continue to better the breeds!What makes your program special?
I breed with purpose—focusing on health, temperament, and structure. Our puppies are raised with positive reinforcement, early socialization, and real-world experiences. I do early socialization, microchip, vet check and matchmake with the best families for that pup. I’m committed to ethical breeding, lifelong support for families, and preserving the integrity and versatility of the breeds I love.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Portuguese Water Dog puppies include brown and white, black and white, black, and brown. Lagotto Romagnolo puppies include white, off-white, and brown roan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Giene
Giene 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 $1,000 deposit and between $3,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes a contract, vet check, first shots, microchip, deworming, AKC registration, early socialization, PWD eye exams. Started on potty training, crate training & clicker training. Raised with love. Our deposit is non-refundable if you decide, for any reason, that you do not want a puppy from us. It is, however, refundable if I do not have a puppy for you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Giene 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 Giene 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 Giene 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Giene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Monticello, WI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
Flexible meeting point
Giene can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Giene
Club memberships
Giene is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club of Greater Chicagoland, Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, and Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Giene has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Giene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Giene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shooting Star Water Dogs 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
Lagotto Romagnolo
Portuguese Water Dog
Shooting Star Water Dogs 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 Lagotti Romagnoli.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE)
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).
