Breeding for purpose

Preservation breeders with 26 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 south as an all-around farm dog and determined herder and in the north on fishing boats to retrieve dropped catch and protect against marauding birds. Dogs in both regions 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, but THEY DO REQUIRE an experienced fair and firm hand. SWDs can be challenging first-time dogs. Most  require a job in life from competitive venues to finding the car keys. Obedience, agility, conformation, herding, boat dog, family dog.

Lights, camera, action!

Next breeding: Spring 2027

Email [email protected] and introduce yourself! 

We are not prolific breeders. Litters are carefully planned to produce the "total dog": Health, temperament, beauty, working drive. If you are looking for a couch potato, a pup from us is probably not the best match.

Please note: We assign puppies to families according to temperament and structure at eight weeks. You may request a preferred sex or color, but we cannot promise a specific puppy before then.

Sire: TBA
 Dam: "Phoebe" MBISS BISOH GCH Ariosa Praderia Seamist Songbird de Fiesta CGC
​ready to launch: summer

To inquire about 2027 puppies, please drop us a line at [email protected] and introduce yourself. ​

We breed slowly.
​We Average ONE LITTER EVERY 1-2 YEARS.

As a serious preservation kennel and the breed's first AKC Breeder of Merit, we at Ariosa breed each litter with great consideration. Generally, we're breeding for our own next great contender. Pups are raised in the home with dedication to raising well-socialized and curious pups with all three drives: pack, food and toy.

The Spanish Water Dogs is a rustic general-purpose breed which thrives with appropriate socialization and mental stimulation. Expect to attend a class or two!

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Lisa is a founding member of the AKC Parent Club 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 Kennel Club 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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