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One of our key co-owners and close friend, Robyn Cross, who has played a key role in the development in the breed in Australia, has recently been diagnosed with a Grade 4 brain tumour. To assist with her progress, pwd people from around the world have gotten together to give her a morale boost as she journeys through the process of treatment and recovery. We hope you enjoy watching this montage below.
Please keep in mind, that unlike the "doodle" cross breeds, the Portuguese Water Dog, is non-shedding. For lots more information about non-shedding dogs, feel free to email us or call. Please don't think the cute poodle cross breed you can pick up from the pet store will not shed. There is a 95+% chance they will shed. We have been contacted by several people who have bought labradoodles, only to find out once the puppy was home that they had paid a fortune for a supposedly non shedding dog, and simply gotten another shedding dog! Don't let this happen to you.
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Latest news: To learn more about being the leader of your pack, click here.
This is Pearl! An outstanding youngster.
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Watch out for preservatives in pre-packaged raw foods. They can cause allergic reactions. Best to get your supplies direct from your butcher if you can.
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Portuguese Water DogsatBluegracePlease note - we regularly ship internationally to great homes
Our current litter of pups is all spoken for and was before they were born. Our next litter is due shortly. Contact us at jane@bluegrace.com or fill out the form below. .... just like a life partner should be. Our dogs are involved in conformation showing, obedience, agility, school visits, endurance tests, herding, and flyball, and make wonderful companions.
Late news: Three new stud dogs! Our new stud dog has arrived and has started "important duties" and has produced amazing puppies. He has a lovely temperament and a truly laid back family boy who gets on with everyone. Look out for him in the show ring too. Find Jane on Facebook, by clicking here. We'd suggest if you want one of the sought after Bluegrace pups, you need to contact us asap, and then we can determine if we are able to help you. Temperament fit is absolutely critical, so the quicker you contact us, the better selection can be made. (Please note, any deposit you send us is non refundable if you change your mind.)
Click here to see the latest pictures of our pups.
Click here to see our last pups. Please make a reservation if you feel the fit is right. We are happy to work this through with you. If you are not sure you want a dog, do not send us any money. Wait until the time is right. Always.
The price of our companion pups will be $2100 - and do not leave us until 12 weeks of age, and includes their 2nd vaccination. (which includes the unrefundable deposit of $200) - for those dogs placed within Australia, and $2250 (for normal export protocols) for those leaving later for export, and come with Dogs Victoria registration papers. Please note: there is a airport drop off fee of $50, unless you would prefer Jetpets to pick up directly from us (we can arrange a quote for this if required.) Please also be aware of our strict conditions of sale that we will email to you if you proceed. All pups are microchipped, vaccinated, wormed, and vet checked at least twice prior to leaving. For your convenience, all our pups are neutered prior to leaving us, unless specifically agreed otherwise. We may have some quality show dogs available to approved homes. POA. All transport costs are at the buyer's expense. We use Jetpets to move our pups - locally and internationally - otherless specifically requested otherwise. They have a long track record of providing us wih excellent quality service and professionalism.
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Click here to find out how to ensure a puppy from us Please note: whilst we think our dogs are great, they are not suitable for everyone. Puppy homes need to be able to provide great places and forever homes for pups.
A "forever" home means that you want the pup long term. It means you are prepared to put the work into the pup. If you only want a pup for the first few months, and then intend to dump it as someone else's problem, then do not contact us for a pup. We'd suggest you don't contact anyone for a pup. Unfortunately, it appears, that those people with a higher disposable income are spending less time thinking about what they really want, and are more interested in a short term fashion accessory.If you're not a doggy person, this does not make you a bad person, at all. Not everyone loves dogs. But getting a dog to evaluate if you are a doggy person, is not an experiment we want you to enter into with us. Only serious dog lovers need apply for one of our pups. Luckily, there are many of those people around!
This is such an important message, so let me repeat it: do not contact me for a pup unless you are going to:
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Our dogs were recently featured on the great TV program, "Talk to the Animals". We have puppies due any day now. Click here to see our gorgeous puppy pics.
We currently have some older dogs available - the best selection we have ever had. All show quality, and available to approved show homes, or as fantastic pets. Most would make excellent agility and flyball dogs. Click here for more information, or call us on 0412 113 824.
Nigella and a Group 3 in the US.
Hannah in Hawaii.
Who are we?
My name is Jane Anderson. I am a licenced specialist Portuguese Water Dog Judge, and a Group 6 (aka: Utility breeds)judge. I am currently completing my licence for Group 7, and halfway through my licence for Group 5. Next year I will start Group 1. Welcome to our website.
At Bluegrace Portuguese Water Dogs, we are busy working within Australia to help build the breed. In addition, we work with people internationally exchanging good dogs to help establish and improve the breed in those countries.
Our recent trip to Portugal to look at the breed in the Algarve, the home of the Portuguese Water Dog, was a fantastic trip. This picture below is of the ancient city of Albufeira, a key fishing village in the development of the pwd.
We actively encourage international discussion to encourage breeding better dogs because we know a group effort is required to advance the future of this breed and to protect its heritage.
We mentor new people to the breed working to ensure they have good quality dogs, as well as endeavouring to provide an excellent quality of "companion" dogs.
The Ice Man playing at 10 weeks. Ice now lives in Hawaii with our friend Peter!
Cute as a button, this is Harry Potter at 10 weeks.
This is William, aged 7, with Ch Bluegrace Black Tie, who won Best of Breed at the 2004 Melbourne Royal Show, under a Portuguese judge. As any breeder will tell you, we prefer to do all our winning under specialist judges, which has been the case so far for Bluegrace.
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Funky Stuff!
