Water's Edge Portuguese Water Dogs
- Brentwood, CA ·
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Portuguese Water Dog litter
Due Oct. 2025
Expected Portuguese Water Dog litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Alexandra L., the breeder behind Water's Edge Portuguese Water Dogs located in Brentwood, CA. FB group: Water's Edge Portuguese Water Dogs. Water's Edge PWDs strives to produce pwds that can work AND be great family pets. Focusing on best placement for each pup and prospective family to ensure the best match. Pups are raised in-home with Puppy Culture protocols, early training, and more.
Q. & A. with Alexandra
Why did you start breeding?
Our first PWD litter was in 2021. My mother bred Poodles growing up and now specializes in Schnauzers. I have the joy of not only having an exceptional male but also an amazing female, as well as wonderful breeder mentors. All of my dogs have terrific temperaments, are titled, and have passed all health tests with flying colors. The puppies that have gone onto their homes are excellent companions.What makes your program special?
Since I am a trainer and a groomer, I love raising puppies with an eye on socialization, early potty training, crate training, and desensitization to grooming. I have two children (aged 10 and 12 years old), as well as the other trainers that work for me, that are all a part of this program to create stable, healthy puppies that are game on for anything but also have an "off" switch.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. 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 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alexandra
Alexandra has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Alexandra partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
“This pricing is standard for the breed, and puppies will leave with their first vaccine, microchip, and having been dewormed. Puppies are AKC registered and come with a puppy pack. I do not take deposits until puppies are born and a few weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alexandra.
Breeder's location
Meet in Brentwood, CA
2369 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Oakland Airport
2401 miles away
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More about Alexandra
Club memberships
Alexandra is a member of Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California and Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Professional Groomer.
Alexandra has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Alexandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alexandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Water's Edge 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
Parent dogs
Pirah, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Pirah
Pirah is my current working service dog. She is amazingly intuitive and anticipates needs. Handler focused, moderate energy, great with kids, other dogs and is always up for any adventure. DNA clear, hips good, elbows normal, eyes normal. Titled on BOTH ends!
Uploaded health tests
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Maki, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Maki
Maki is a female Portuguese Water Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexandra decided to make her part of their program. Alexandra 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.
Nimbus, dad
Portuguese Water Dog
About Nimbus
Nimbus is DNA CLEAR on all testable items through Wisdom Panel in addition to EOPRA and Microthalmia through Penngen. He has OFA good hips, normal elbows and passing eye CERFS. His OFA page is here: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=1944624 He is my retired service dog. Phenomenal temperament. Very focused, easy to train, big lover boy that loves his family, water and life.
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +7 more.
Nori, mom
Portuguese Water Dog
About Nori
Nori is DNA CLEAR on all testable DNA tests. She is also OFA hip excellent, elbows normal and passing eye CERFS yearly. Here is her OFA health page: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2055588
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Water's Edge 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Alexandra to bring home their puppies.
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Nyamaa U.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
We are very lucky to be paired with Alexandra for our new puppy Lucky on Good Dog. Alexandra is a very responsible and caring breeder. She was open to my odd and detailed tough questions. She had answered my questions well during our first interview that she set up for us. During this interview I had found out how dedicated she is to breeding Portuguese water dogs and she has had many years of great experience in breeding. She had taught me so much about the breed and given me materials to read before the arrival of the puppy. The books and the materials that she recommended came in very handy. I am a first time dog owner. But Alexandra walked me through the process of choosing the right puppy for my family with young kids and about how to be prepared for the arrival of the puppy, etc. Lucky arrived home at 8 weeks old. She was already trained well in crating, with sit command, sitting when begging and potty trained. Alexandra still keeps in touch with all the litters’ families and answers questions. Thank you, Alexandra! Keep up the good work! Lucky is thriving in her new environment with her forever family.
