Up A Creek Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Kelsey W., the breeder behind Up A Creek Kennels located in Pasadena, MD. I focus on breeding healthy and well-socialized dogs with great temperaments. I take great pride in my work with my dogs! I am dedicated to providing owners with a healthy and stable puppy and providing support for the lifetime of the dog. I also want to help encourage owners of my puppies to experience dog sports and see firsthand the great athleticism of PWDs. I want to help expose them to as many as possible!
Q. & A. with Kelsey
Why did you start breeding?
I have been mentored in the breed and many sports by a close community of fellow Portuguese Water Dog owners. I became interested in breeding to help contribute to the breed through ethical and thoughtful breeding practices. I have the support of several longtime and established breeders who have guided me through the process starting with encouraging research and health testing.What makes your program special?
My female PWD, Jetty, is on the lower end of the breed standard in terms of weight. I believe there are some PWD that are a bit too big, in terms of size, and I hope that I can contribute to the breed by producing PWDs in the middle of the breed standard and not pushing too close to the far end.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kelsey
Kelsey 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a microchip, AKC registration, health certificate, first vaccinations, and basic puppy starter supplies. All puppies are the same price regardless of size, gender, or markings.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelsey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pasadena, MD
4029 miles away
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More about Kelsey
Club memberships
Kelsey is a member of Chesapeake Dock Dogs, NADD, Delmarva PWD club, Keystone PWD club, and PWDCA.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Kelsey has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Kelsey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Kelsey’s links
Kelsey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Up A Creek Kennels 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
Jetty, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Jetty
Black wavy with long white socks on forelegs and a white chest.
Uploaded health tests
Brucellosis, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Up A Creek Kennels 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.
Brucellosis
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).
