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Hi Alexa,

I think your best chance of locating a reputable breeder is to visit Portuguese Water Dog Club of America. This is a national club with members from all over the USA, and they can help you locate breeders that are closest to where you live. Good luck with your search. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

hi, my family are considering buying a portugese water dog. We have done all the research but are stuck on where to go after that. We have also been through the internet but have not found anything too useful about actually getting a portugese water dog. We hope you are able to help us thank you

-- Contributed by: alexa

Have you not seen problems from adopting littermates, then? A friend's dog recently had 11 pups, and we are certainly going to take one. They are a lab/rottie/bull mastiff mix and we were advised that these are social breeds, so we are thinking of taking two, but we have read a lot online about avoiding adopting littermates. With the conflicting information, I'm not sure what would be best to do. We do have a smallish house with three kids (but a good sized yard), so I guess we should take that into account, too.

Hi Becky,

I've been in dogs for nearly 25 years and I see no true reason why there should specifially be problems with adopting litter mates. Two dogs from opposite litters can have just as many problems getting along. I stand by my statements above.

-- Contributed by: Becky

Hi Janelle,

It really depends on the size of dog you want and the kind of activities you want your dog to participate in with the rest of the family.

I've always found that Shih Tzus make wonderful family pets. They are small, but have far sturdier bones than other Toy breeds. They are affectionate with everyone and love to play. On the other hand, they are perfectly willing to go have a nap and let you rest.

Shih Tzus don't shed in the traditional sense, but the loose hair does become tangled in the coat. Most of us keep our Shih Tzus in a short puppy trim, and this makes grooming a breeze.

I do like Westies, but Terriers can have strong personalities. You would likely need to take a Westie to obedience training to make it an ideal family companion, but this could be done.

Have fun in your search!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I am looking to adopt a dog. We have an active family, 4 kids (18month through 6 years). We recently had a Doberman (up to 90 lbs) for 9 years before he died from complications from Cancer. We are home a lot and are willing to spend time and energy acclimating ourselves and a dog into our family. What breed would you recommend. I am thinking about a Westie, but not sure. We would prefer minimal shedding. Thanks!

-- Contributed by: Janelle
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