Success Portuguese Water Dogs
- Beatrice, NE
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Nancy S., the breeder behind Success Portuguese Water Dogs located in Beatrice, NE. We breed and show top-quality Portuguese Water Dogs and Berger Picards. Our heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that we breed our dogs by. We built our program with care and intention in every step, and we care deeply about the health and wellbeing of this magnificent breed.
Q. & A. with Nancy
Why did you start breeding?
We do not breed, just to produce to just have litters. We only breed, when there is a specific breeding, for quality dogs, that I would like to produce for show purposes. In 56 yrs of showing dogs, we have over 158 AKC Champions. Our dogs compete in Confirmation, Obedience, Agility, Rally, Water Trials, etc. We are guardians of the breed to protect the health, longevity and future of the bred.What makes your program special?
We complete all required health tests on our dogs at 2 yrs of age to insure they pass all clearances required by the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America and the Berger Picard Club of America, prior to breeding. Puppies are temperament tested at 7 wks. Our puppies will have 2 or more sets of vaccinations, fecal checked & wormed, dewclaws removed on PWDs, microchipped and complete health check prior to going to their approved forever home at 8 - 10 wks.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Berger Picard puppies include brindle and fawn. Portuguese Water Dog 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.
Paxton
Went homeMale
Ziggy
Went homeMale
Penny
Went homeFemale
Piper
Went homeFemale
Pilar
Went homeFemale
Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nancy
Nancy 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 Nancy to learn more details about pricing.
“Price depends on the puppy breed. Non Breedable pets: Portuguese Water Dog $2800. Berger Picard $4000. Includes AKC Registration Paperwork, Health Guarantee Contract, Microchip, Vaccination & Health Records & packet with Sire & Dam Health clearance copies. Puppy take home items. If interested in a puppy from us, you must submit an application and a $1000 deposit to reserve a puppy. We will not consider you if you do not.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy 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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nancy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Beatrice, NE
1027 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eppley Airfield
983 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Nancy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Nancy
Club memberships
Nancy is a member of Berger Picard Club Of America, Heart of America Chinese Shar Pei Kennel Club, Great Plains KC Of Northwest Iowa, Platte Valley Kennel Club, Seward County Kennel Club, Chinese Shar Pei Club Of America, and Portuguese Water Dog Club Of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Success Portuguese 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
Litter and program updates
Nancy S.
Litter update on 04 July •New Photos of puppies!
Cash and Elly's litter
Nancy S.
Litter update on 04 July •New photos of puppies!
Cash and Marina's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Portuguese Water Dog
Berger Picard
Gus, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Gus
AKC Grand Champion and International Champion. Passed All PWDCA Required Health Clearances. Wonderfully playful personality, and social disposition.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +9 more.Marina, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Marina
Marina's sire is AKC MBISS GCHB Aviator Success' Waterbug Blackjack and Dam is AKC CH. Zohar's Last-ing Legacy of Success. Marina is very sweet. Loves other critters, people and children in general and is a wonderful mother. She has a curly coat.
Elly, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Elly
Multiple AKC Champion pedigree. Passed all required PWDCA DNA health clearances, OFA Hips Good, Elbows normal, Clear of PRA, EOPRA, GM-1, JDCM, MOS Sweet disposition, playful, and wonderful with people and other pets. Very social. Loves everyone!!!
Cash, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Cash
Cash is an International and AKC Grand Champion. His pedigree is full of AKC Champions including both his parents. He has a wonderfully sweet personality. He has passed all PWDCA required health clearances. Everyone loves his puppies!
Patsy, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Patsy
Patsy is a sweet, very social girl. Wonderful mother. Patsy has passed all the PWDCA required health clearances. AKC champion blood lines.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +7 more.Trey, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Trey
Trey has Champion bloodlines, both of her parents are champions and her brother Ace is a Best In Show dog. She a very sweet and social girl. She has passed all required PWDCA required health clearances.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +5 more.Jenda, mom
Berger Picard
About Jenda
Jenda finished her AKC Championship at the AKC Nationals in 2023. She is very intelligent, social and great fun. Loves children and other animals. She is also an IABCA Champion and perfect to the AKC Breed Standard.
Excellent health testing
DNA Repository, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.Rippy, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Rippy
Fantastic personality, very social and outgoing, with championship bloodlines, Very smart and a wonderful companion. Excellent mommy. Easy to work with.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +5 more.Bayou, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Bayou
Passed All PWDCA Required Health Clearances. Wonderful and social disposition. (copy link for OFA Health Information->) https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2259130 Wonderful and sweet personality. Very Social with everyone.
Ginger, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Ginger
AKC. Passed all required PWDCA Health Clearances. (copy link for OFA Health Information->) https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2300539
Brooklyn, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a female Portuguese Water Dog over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy 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.
Ace, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Ace
Ace is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nancy decided to make him part of their program. Nancy 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.
Keyes, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Keyes
Keyes is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy 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.
Jesse, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Jesse
Jesse is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy 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.
Lisbon, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Lisbon
Lisbon is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy 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.
Bugsy, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Bugsy
Bugsy is a male Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nancy decided to make him part of their program. Nancy 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.
Parent health testing
Berger Picard
Portuguese Water Dog
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Success Portuguese 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 Berger Picards.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Nancy to bring home their puppies.
Derrick W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Pilar has been such a blessing to our family—truly the best dog we could have hoped for. She’s smart, loving, and full of personality. A huge thank you to Nancy, who was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire process. From the first conversation to bringing Pilar home, Nancy’s care, knowledge, and attention to detail gave us so much confidence. It’s clear Pilar had the very best start thanks to her. We couldn’t be happier—Pilar is an incredible dog, and Nancy is the best.
Christie B.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Our experience with Nancy and Success PWDs was wonderful. We lost our first porty and were in so much pain when we stumbled upon Nancy and her babies. She understood what we were going through and was beyond patient with us. She ensured a smooth delivery of our baby, Wade and has kept in touch. We're so grateful to now have her in our life! Thank you for everything Nancy!
AJAmy J.
Verified owner · June 2024
We love Bruno and enjoy his daily antics! Nancy, our pups breeder, was wonderful to work with!
robert G.
Verified owner · July 2025
Partnering with Nancy Sedlacek was really a marvelous journey resulting in our now adding our beautiful little pup, Abby, to our family which includes Zoe, our eleven-year-old Portuguese Water Dog, who is already enjoying her new playmate. I cannot say enough in praise of Nancy’s kindness, caring, knowledge and professionalism. She made a point of keeping in touch with us throughout the process and was so easy to reach when we had questions. She’s made a point of providing us with an extensive education, both in person as well as in written instructions and recommendations. Her commitment to us and her love of her pups have been so obvious, not only leading up to Abby’s joining us, but since then as well.
Amador T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+6The experience I have working with Nancy was excellent and great, She was very responsive, clear, helpful in all the things we have to do. I really recommend her, and the thing I like most that she always puts first the love and taking care of the puppy.
Ricardo R.
Verified owner · June 2024
Nancy, Little girl is happy! She loves AJ and he started to eat his food again. He was depressed when Marlee Mae died. He now has the sister he needed to make him whole again and she looks for him every morning. I love the fact I have two beautiful babies again! Thank you, all shots are current, and the vet said she is perfect! BUT I KNEW THAT! LOL Rick
