Belouro Kennels Reg'd. is located near the shores of Lake Simcoe between Barrie and Orillia Ontario. We have been involved with Portuguese Water Dogs since 1994. Puppies are raised in our home where other family members and friends help to socialize them and temperament tested to ensure proper placement. Puppies learn about the outdoors and the water as soon as the weather permits. They are introduced to the waters of Georgian Bay as we are avid boaters and spend many days cruising the waters. The dogs accompany us on all excursions and become involved in various canine water activities.

As with any breed, PWD's are not exempt from hereditary health problems. When somebody purchases a puppy it becomes an important part of the family. Puppies should be whelped from a sire and dam that have been certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) to be free of hip disorders. They should also be certified by the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) to be free of eye disorders.  They should also be DNA tested for PRCD PRA.  This is a new test and we can now guarantee that all our breeding stock will produce PRA free puppies. Our selective breeding standards have eliminated the need to test our puppies for GM-1 Gangliosidosis (storage disease), which is a nervous system disorder. All breeding stock is GM-1 tested prior to breeding. Our focus is with health, temperament and structure.

Puppies are sold under a contract which covers health and ownership. Our main interest is in the proper placement of the puppy to a loving home. All pet puppies are sold CKC registered.
 

If you are interested in purchasing a Belouro puppy please do not hesitate to call us for information on availability. We also welcome all general inquiries relating to the breed and our puppies. We can be reached by telephone or by leaving an e-mail message in the mailbox attached to this website.