Where To Buy?
Maybe a friend has a Spanish Water Dog and you’re thinking of one for your family? Or perhaps you’ve been to Discover Dogs, Cruft’s or seen a picture of one and are keen to find out more? Whichever way your interest in Spanish Water Dogs has grown, the internet is a great place to find out more information about the breed. Type “Spanish water dog” or “perro de agua espanol” into any search engine and you’ll soon be reading tales from breeders and owners of their love for this amazing dog.
Once you have satisfied your initial curiosity we would suggest you contact breeders direct. Both the Spanish Water Dog Club and the Kennel Club can provide a list of breeders. Read our “What to ask” page for some important questions to ask them.
And get out and about and meet the dogs themselves. Find out which dog shows, agility trials, flyball competitions and gundog shows they are going to be at, and watch them at work and at play. There are many differences in colour, size and temperament, so take your time to think what you prefer and what would suit your lifestyle.
Talk to as many people as you can about their dogs. Owners of Spanish Water Dogs are passionate about their dogs and will happily answer your questions. So ask LOTS!
And, if you’re sure a Spanish Water Dog is for you, and you can give a puppy the loving, vibrant and safe home it deserves, find out which breeders have planned litters and make appointments to see the dogs in their home environment.
You have chosen your breed of dog the next most important element is choosing a conscientious breeder. Your breeder should be approachable, helpful and your backup support throughout your dogs life. The breeder will be eager to know as much as you wish to divulge about your puppy. These are our babies and it is such an emotional time to allow puppies to go to new homes we need to be fed with information about their wellbeing and accomplishments but most of all about their health and temperament. We will help you clip your puppy and go along with you to shows and games if you are new to this and you want some support. We are there to help you with the puppies life’s ‘ups and downs’. In the unlikelihood that life is too tough you must contact the breeder and they will advise you on the best possible action and the conscientious breeder will want help you no matter what.