Turnabout PWD
- Raleigh, NC
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Claire W., the breeder behind Turnabout PWD located in Raleigh, NC. I’m a veterinarian and second-generation AKC Breeder of Merit raising Portuguese Water Dogs with my mom in Connecticut, who has bred for 30+ years. Together we focus on health, structure, and temperament to produce confident, loving family companions. I am also on the board of the PWD Foundation.
Q. & A. with Claire
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and brown. 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.
GlenCoco
Went homeFemale
Mr. Duvall
Went homeMale
Kevin G
Went homeMale
Fetch
Went homeMale
Aaron
Went homeMale
Damian
Went homeMale
Mathlete
Went homeMale
Karen
Went homeFemale
Cady
Went homeFemale
Gretchen
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Claire
Claire 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
"All our puppies are the same price."
Contract & health guarantee
Claire 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 Claire 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 Claire directly.
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
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Claire.
Breeder's location
Meet in Raleigh, NC
4251 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
4269 miles away
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Meet in Bethany, CT
3782 miles away
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More about Claire
Club memberships
Claire is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Foundation , Movers and Shakers Portuguese Water Dog Club, and Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinarian, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Claire has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Claire was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Claire is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Turnabout 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
Litter and program updates
Claire W.
Litter update on 09 Nov 2025 •Puppies are 5 weeks old and enjoying the warm weather outside. Today they were bathed, blow dried, and had their nails dremeled.
Kidd and Koi's litter
Claire W.
Litter update on 01 Nov 2025 •Puppies are 4 weeks old and got bathed, blow dried, and lion cuts! They are playing and growing well
Kidd and Koi's litter
Claire W.
Program update on 26 Oct 2025 •…The puppies are 3 weeks old and got bathed and blow dried for the first time. PWD require regular grooming and we set them up for success with weekly baths. They also had their nails trimmed and little haircuts cuts.
Claire W.
Litter update on 21 Oct 2025 •The puppies had their first meal! I make homemade kefir for them and they love it! Karen is really into it.
Kidd and Koi's litter
Parent dogs
Kidd, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Kidd
Kidd was the best dog with the biggest heart. He was select dog at the 2012 National Specialty. He won best in show at the Nutmeg Specialty 2012. He was best puppy in show at the Greenwich Kennel Club show in 2011. He has a wonderful temperament which he passes to his kids. He passed away in 2021, but this litter was conceived with frozen semen. I still miss him everyday.
Excellent health testing
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, +5 more.
Koi, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Koi
Koi is my heart dog and comes to work with me. She is so sweet and excels at scent work, swimming, and retreiving. She passes her obsession with water onto her kids.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Turnabout 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.
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).
