I'm Kenzi G., the breeder behind Utah Lake Porties located in Saratoga Springs, UT. We are just a family who happen to have discovered that Portuguese Water Dogs are the best dogs in the world!
We love that we get to share these amazing dogs with others. In our program we put health and temperament above anything else, so we can help others have amazing well rounded dogs.
Q. & A. with Kenzi
Why did you start breeding?
We did extensive research before deciding that Portuguese Water Dogs were the breed for us. We love everything this breed has to offer and helping to educate others about these amazing dogs. Hypoallergenic, non-aggressive, intelligent, trainable, motivated, intuitive, caring, silly, and just all around the best!
What makes your program special?
We are focused on Porties as family pets. Our dogs are our companions and our kids playmates. We believe that they are amazing and we are happy to be able to share their offspring with others. We focus on temperament and health as our most important qualities we look for and we have produced amazing family dogs because of this!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brown and white, black and white, 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.
Blue Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Silver Collar boy
Went home
Male
Orange Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Dark Purple Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Pink Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Green Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Light Purple Collar Girl
Went home
Female
Yellow Collar Boy
Went home
Male
Miss Blueberry
Went home
Female
Miss Pineapple
Went home
Female
Mr. Tomato
Went home
Male
Boys
Went home
Male
Orange
Went home
Male
Dark Blue
Went home
Male
purple
Went home
Female
Lime Green
Went home
Male
Light Blue
Went home
Male
Silver
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Male
Lola
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kenzi
Kenzi 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,900 - $2,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“We include pet home AKC registration, current on worming and vaccinations, and a certificate of health from our Vet. To reserve a pup we ask for a $300 deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kenzi 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 Kenzi 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 Kenzi directly.
Utah Lake Porties 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
Kenzi G.
Program update on 02 June •
All of our puppies have found their forever homes! We are planning a litter in the fall. Reach out to be put on the waitlist!!
Kenzi G.
Program update on 22 May •
Miss Pineapple, Mr. Tomato, and miss Blueberry are available!
Parent dogs
Lola, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Lola
Lola is the sweetest girl. She loves to hang out and cuddle on the couch, but is ready for adventure. She lives for chasing a ball and will even jump up to catch it out of the air. She LOVES kids and is very gentle and patient with them. She is a fabulous family dog, and has the silkiest wavy hair. She is an amazing Mama.
Samba, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Samba
Samba is everything a Portuguese Water Dog should be- fun, happy go lucky, non agressive, and athletic. She is a true velcro dog and con be found glued to my side most of the time. She is intuitive and caring and always seems to be comforting someone. She loves to play at the lake and will swim with the kids all day. The only thing she loves more than swimming is riding on a kayak or paddle board. She is an excellent Mama and has produced the most amazing puppies. Her personality is seriously the best, and she spends her days playing with my kids ages 2-10. She is patient, loving, smart, and exceptionally loyal. She will take all the belly rubs you can give! She has beautiful Curly Black hair with small white markings.
Parent health testing
Utah Lake Porties 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, 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).