OUR FAMILY DOGS
Portuguese Water Dogs in our household are working dogs. They require a family that can be active and give the dog consistent attention. If you enjoy the outdoors, or if you are active in canine sports this could be the dog for you as they excel with a firm, training, family. PWDs require regular grooming at least once every 6 weeks and have a tendency to be more vocal than other breeds. Their coat can range from a very tight curl to a very flat wave. The coat colors are black, brown, and white. Theses dogs were bred to guard fishing fleets. Don't be surprised when they bark at the mailman. They participated in many fishing activities and were trained to retrieve fishing gear. They are a biddable breed and stay near.
"This seafaring breed was prized by fishermen for a spirited, yet obedient nature, and a robust, medium build that allowed for a full day's work in and out of the water." PWDCA
GCH CH BAYSWATER'S KANDY GIRL
BN RN OAP OJP SEN SIN SBN SWN SEA CGC JWD AWD WWDX RATO HRD OPEN WATER
"VALLI"
DOB- 3-27-2019
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Her three litters were born on
4/13/22 (A) 6 females and 3 males
1/9/24 (B) 3 females and 5 males
12/6/24 (C) 4 females and 9 males
My Foundation girl, Valli is a brown PWD with a loose curl, almond shaped eyes, a moderate amount of bone, and lovely movement. She is 50 lbs, and 20" at her withers. She finished her AKC Championship on January 28th, 2023. She went on to achieve her GRAND CHAMPION in 2025. In 2021 - 2025 Valli certified with AWDA in HRD/Search and Rescue and has titles in agility, obedience, and water. She is currently training for the courier level. Valli recently was recertified in OPEN WATER for detecting human remains. I can't not be more proud of the girl she has proven to be. Valli is no longer breeding and instead will be enjoying searches for the missing. She will be serving her community with pride and dedication.
Valli's DNA Profile #:V972142 is recorded with the American Kennel Club. Here are Valli's health records:
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UPENN
Microphthalmia Snydrome (MOS-PWD)
Genotype: 1-1 Homozygous Normal
Phenotype:Healthy (Normal, Clear)​
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy (JDCM)
Genotype: 1-1 Homozygous Normal
Phenotype: Probably Normal (Healthy)
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OFA
Hip Dysplasia Evaluation Report​
Good Hip Joint Conformation
PW-9014G24F-VPI
Elbow Dysplasia Evalation Report
PW-EL4220F24-VPI
Negative for elbow dysplasia
Eyes
PW-EYE4311/42F-VPI
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Wisdom Panel
Clear of GM1 Gangliosidosis
This is a disorder of progressive nervous system degeneration,
resulting in vision impairment, head tremors, involuntary eye movements,
and limb weakness with difficulties in balancing and fatigue.​
Clear of PRA
Clear of Early-onset PRA
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a disorder where the light sensing
retina at the back of the eye degenerates resulting in vision loss.
Furnishings
2 copies of furnishings
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UC DAVIS Veterinary Medicine
CDDY/CDPA
No Copies of mutation N/N
CH BAYSWATER'S FRANKIE I CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU
CD BN GN RE AX AXJ XF T2B SWA SEE FTI CGC RATS CWDX HRD
"FRANKIE"
DOB 02-10-14
This guy right here is why I am breeding PWD's. I always offered that I would do all genetic testing required so he could contribute to the gene pool. Luckily, after 9 years he had his chance. He was my first pwd and continues to amaze me each day with his antics. He's now fixed at almost 12 years old but still has an amazing career. He is a certified human remains dog and with speed and agility excels in the wilderness. He loves to cuddle and serve his human Mom and Dad with pride and loyalty. He will always be my #1 boy. Each time he competed in water and passed a courier level, I cried and cried. We have come a long way from our first strokes in the water. Now his favorite position to be is right by my side me anywhere I may be.
At Seawind Portuguese Water Dogs, we believe in testing for all health clearances recommended by the
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.
Health tests are recorded in the Health and Litter Log and on the OFA website.
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2025 News
Miss Valli just recently participated in a human remain seminar at Natchez Trace State Park. She is now certified in open water for the second time for detection of human remains in water. She works with accuracy and dedication. Here are some photos from the trip.
Natchez Trace State Recreation Area is located in Tennessee. It is a massive wilderness area that serves CUE well for an annual seminar they put on to raise money for the organization. "Center for Missing Persons"
Miss Valli waiting to board the boat for some training time at Natchez State Park.
Frankie and Valli at Natchez State Park. October 2025
Natchez Trace State Recreation Area is located in Tennessee. It is a massive wilderness area that serves CUE well for an annual seminar they put on to raise money for the organization. "Center for Missing Persons"
Meet ANNIE
GCH CH Seawind's Annie Get Your Gun
RN TKN FTN JWD AWD
(and new mother of eleven)
Annie's Health Facts
OFA Eyes May 20, 2023 PW-EYE5137/13F-VPI NORMAL Normal/Clear
OFA Eyes Apr 13, 2024 PW-EYE5137/24F-VPI NORMAL Normal/Clear
OFA Eyes April 4, 2025 PW-EYE5137/35F-VPI NORMAL Normal/Clear
OFA Elbows Apr 23, 2024 24 PW-EL4871F24-U-PI NORMAL Normal/Clear
OFA Hips Apr 23, 2024 24 PW-9890G24F-U-PI GOOD
WisdomPanel Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) Jun 17, 2024 Clear 0 Copies
WisdomPanel Early Onset PRA Jun 17, 2024 Clear 0 Copies
WisdomPanel GM1-gangliosidosis Jun 17, 2024 Clear 0 Copies
WisdomPanel Progressive Retinal Atrophy: prcd-PRA Jun 17, 2024 Normal Normal/Clear
WisdomPanel Improper Coat / Furnishings Jun 17, 2024 Furnishings likely Normal/Clear
PennGen Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Jul 01, 2024 Normal Normal/Clear
PennGen Microphthalmia Syndrome (PES) Jul 01, 2024 Normal Normal/Clear
Portuguese Water Dog Breeders should be regularly adding their health statistics to the health and litter log which is a record of health records linked to the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America.