Water Dogs By SS
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie S., the breeder behind Water Dogs By SS located in Andover, KS. When breeding Portuguese Water Dogs, my focus is on structure, stability, personality, and performance. I use Puppy Culture and AviDog to produce thinking, well socialized puppies with a great set of skills for exploring the world.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
After an unplanned retirement, I discovered the joy of purebred dogs and the many ways we could be involved and spend time together. This led to breeding and after raising my first litter, I was hooked. I don't breed often, but I truly enjoy raising puppies who can go out into the world with confidence and skills to think their way through new situations.What makes your program special?
My world and lifestyle revolve around my dogs and so litters, when they happen, are truly given every advantage and experience possible. I enjoy creating "thinking monsters" that want to work with their family and explore the world.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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 between $3,500 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, registration, and all socialization and training for their age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Andover, KS
More about Stephanie
Club memberships
Stephanie is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club of America , Wichita Kennel Club, Wichita Dog Training Club, Love On A Leash - South Central Kansas, and Wheatland Golden Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Stephanie’s links
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Water Dogs By SS 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
Mercy, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Mercy
Mercy is a female Portuguese Water Dog almost 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Water Dogs By SS 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), GM1 Gangliosidosis, Portuguese Water Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
