Sunnybay Portuguese Water Dogs
- Mead, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Diane W., the breeder behind Sunnybay Portuguese Water Dogs located in Mead, CO. I have been breeding Portuguese Water Dogs for 10 years. Parents are health certified champions with an emphasis on temperament.
Q. & A. with Diane
Why did you start breeding?
I purchased my first Portuguese Water Dog in 2015. We did obedience training and dog shows, and bred her at age 3. And since then it just took off with my love of the breed.What makes your program special?
I am a small breeder and know my puppies intimately as they are whelped and raised in my home, provided with much socialization resulting in great temperaments, health and beauty.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Diane
Diane 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC papers, health guarantee, first shots and a spay or neuter contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Diane 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 Diane 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 Diane 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Diane.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mead, CO
1461 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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More about Diane
Club memberships
Diane is a member of CPWDC and PWDCA.
Diane has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Diane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Diane’s links
Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunnybay 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
Diane W.
Program update on 26 Sept. •Seven weeks old.😘
Diane W.
Program update on 17 Sept. •Six weeks❤️
Diane W.
Program update on 15 Sept. •Some five week photos❤️
Diane W.
Program update on 25 Aug. •Individual pictures at 4 weeks❤️😊😘
Diane W.
Program update on 25 Aug. •Seven girls and two Boys born 8/4/25. Three weeks old today!
Parent dogs
Sadie, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Sadie
Sadie is a Grand Champion and has a great disposition. Wonderful with people, kids and other dogs!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sunnybay 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 Portuguese Water Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
