Breeding for purpose

Preservation breeders with 24 years of dedication to the breed.
We strive to produce "all-arounders": healthy, happy, typey working dogs.

First Let's

Discover

THE SPANISH WATER DOG

The Perro de Agua Español or Turco Andaluz is an ancient breed of the Iberian Peninsula. Used in the north on fishing vessels to fetch dropped catch and in the south as an all-around farm dog and determined herder, dogs in both areas were additionally used to hunt upland game and water fowl. 

Although ancient, the breed was only recognized as a native breed in Spain in the 1980's. The Spanish stud book is still open, meaning previously unregistered dogs may still join the gene pool.

Temperamentally, Spanish Water Dogs are devoted and highly trainable companions. Most SWDs require a job in life from competitive venues to finding the car keys. Obedience, agility, conformation, herding, boat dog, family dog.

We Average ONE LITTER EVERY 1-2 YEARS, BUT THIS spring....

TWO Litters!

This year we have two litters, born mid-April! Four reservations still available.
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As a serious preservation kennel and the breed's first AKC Breeder of Merit, we at Ariosa breed each litter with great forethought and purpose. We average fewer than one litter per year. Pups are raised in the home and Lisa works part time to afford every effort to raise pups well.

As a rustic herding breed, Spanish Water Dogs thrive with lots of  appropriate socialization and mental stimulation. Expect to attend a class or two!

To inquire about puppies, please drop us a line at [email protected] and introduce yourself. 

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Puppies!

Email [email protected] and introduce yourself! 

Sire: MBIS MCH Rayaragua Volcon
Dam: MBISS BISOH BGCH Ariosa Praderia Seamist Songbird de Ariosa

Spanish Water Dogs in the USA have a very small gene pool, and this excellent pairing provided the outcross required while retaining type. Puppies should be bold and beautifully structured with a willingness to please. These pups will thrive in homes with dog experience.

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Sire: Ariosa Come Fly With Me
 Dam: Ariosa Finlandia Northern Lights de Finlandia NB RATI

This pairing brings together two lines of from my breeding, both with excellent working potential and  devoted temperaments. These pups may be slightly smaller and faster than the average SWD. They will most likely NOT be couch potatoes!

Lisa is a founding member of the AKC Parent Club in 2004 and has served on its board of directors in almost every capacity. Currently, she is the Judges Education Coordinator, Health & Wellness Chair, and AKC Liaison. Her dogs earned the first AKC herding and agility titles in the breed. Her dogs have won Best of Breed at National Specialties, the Westminster Dog Show, and the AKC National Owner Handler Series.

For further information on the breed, visit the Spanish Water Dog Club of America.

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