Puppies

Litter Reservations

We will be accepting litter reservations. We anticipate the next litter to be bred in 2024, at which time we will announce when that breeding takes place. We will gladly take your calls and answer your questions regarding the breed. 

Reservations on Highview Spanish Water Dogs puppies are accepted from approved homes. All reservations are secured with a deposit. From time to time we do announce when we will have puppies available or upcoming breedings planned. Please contact us for further information. Once we have a litter, puppy updates will be provided to the families with a reservation.

Please note: we DO NOT ship puppies. All puppies must be picked up in person by their new families. We do not assume any responsibility or costs for transporting your new puppy home (not limited to but including complying with airline pet travel regulations).

You and Your New Puppy

Congratulations! Puppies are ready to go home at 8 weeks of age. Basic socialization has already begun, first vet visit has taken place, the first round of vaccinations, and worming medication have been administered.

All shot and worming records, ready to provide to your vet, along with your pup's registration papers, will be in your puppy package. We register our puppies with the AKC. In addition, you will receive your three generation pedigree and copies of the health test results on the sire and the dam.

Now the real work begins. Your puppy will be bonding with you, turning to you for protection, and learning from you all he needs to know. It will be your job to introduce your pup to the bigger world and teach him his manners. You are your pup's link to becoming a well adjusted dog. Understanding the developmental stages of your puppy will help you better understand his behavior and what you can expect.

Learn the proper way to handle your pup and the best way to accomplish this is by attending Kindergarten Puppy Training Classes. Much more than just obedience work, you will learn how to deal with unwanted behaviors (and prevent them from starting), have an opportunity to socialize with other people and dogs, and get your pup used to being handled by others (especially important for vet visits and going to the groomer).

Two good sources for finding a reputable trainer in your area are CCPTD.ORG and IAABC.ORG.  Otherwise, contact your local kennel club or humane society. They are good resources for classes in your area. Getting off on the right foot will make all the difference in the world! Keep in mind that this is a highly intelligent breed and is sensitive to changes in its environment. They imprint and retain easily, meaning you need to be sure new experiences are done in a controlled manner with a positive outcome. Negative imprinting at a young age is difficult to reverse and can lead to lifelong behavior problems.

Suggested Reading

Highview Spanish Water Dogs highly recommends these books:

The Spanish Water Dog Book  by Wanda Sooby & Di Williamson - the definitive book on the breed
The Art of Raising a Puppy  and How to be Your Dog's Best Friend by the Monks of New Skete
PUPPY PRIMER, 2ND EDITION, by Brenda Scidmore & Patricia McConnell
WAY TO GO! - HOW TO HOUSE TRAIN A DOG OF ANY AGE, by Patricia McConnell and Karen London
ADOLESCENT DOG SURVIVAL GUIDE - DOGWISE SOLUTIONS, by Sarah Whitehead

Web Resource

Glasgow Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant

This is an excellent resource for training videos, online courses and advice. 

Two good sources for finding a reputable trainer in your area are CCPTD.ORG and IAABC.ORG.

Our Policies

Health

All our puppies are placed on a purchase agreement contract. We warranty the health of the pup at the time Buyer takes ownership and provide copies of all the health tests on the Sire and Dam showing they are both free of hip dysplasia and cleared for breeding by the carrier tests for eo-PRA, PRA and CHG. Full disclosure of our health warranties is further outlined in our purchase contract.

Temperament

As we have limited information and control regarding future behavior, habits and appearance of the Dog, we do not warrant such. Temperament is a product of environment and genetics. When possible, we will introduce you to the parent(s) of the puppy at the time of purchase to assure you the parent(s) have good temperaments.

Unfortunately, nice puppies have developed behavior problems resulting from how they were raised. It is the Buyer's responsibility to ensure proper training and socialization. The Buyer must be trained under the guidance of  a competent trainer on how to socialize and correct a puppy. Socialization does not end with the completion of Kindergarten Puppy Classes, like any skill, mastery is a product of constant practice. As your puppy grows and matures into an adult dog, these basics need to be reinforced and practiced.

Should you find yourself  in the need of professional guidance, we would be happy to provide local referrals. Also, we are always available to answer questions and provide guidance. Our goal is for your puppy and you to have a rich and full life together.