Litter Introduction

Oakgrove Portuguese Water Dogs is pleased to announce a planned litter by CH Pinehaven’s Legend of Zorro, WWD , “Zorro” & CH Vindouro’s Bespoke of Oakgrove, “OG”(oh-ghee) due late January 2009. This is a well planned litter, with careful thought and consideration by myself and OG’s breeder, Melanie Groth; Vindouro PWDS, who has been breeding for the past 10 years and has produced some spectacular dogs. In that time, Melanie has bred eight litters and in her second generation of breeding produced a 2004 Top Ten dog as well as several Champion’s, Therapy Dogs, Agility dog and Water Titlists. Melanie has not only been a wonderful breeder but has become a close family friend and an endless source of information and support. This is OG’s first litter, and the 2nd litter of Oakgrove PWDS. The intent of this breeding is to perpetuate the strong breed type characteristics of Zorro and OG, maintain the working drive and true PWD temperament, carry on the good health record of the parents, and continue the beautiful movement of each producing super puppies that represent the breed standard. This is a very special litter and we expect great things from this breeding.

Zorro and OG
It is really important to us that the puppies get the great homes they deserve, and that you are overjoyed with your puppy. We typically place puppies when they are 9-11 weeks old after a series of evaluations by people we consider experts regarding the PWD and this breeding. We are always glad to speak to you by phone and happy to call you at a convenient time. But we have three children, 4 dogs and a full time job, so needless to say I am busy, but will get back to you as soon as possible. We use a questionnaire that is designed to learn about you in order to assist us in finding the right home for the right puppy. As the puppies develop, they are observed, socialized and evaluated. If you are interested in being considered for one of these puppies, please complete the questionnaire and return it to us at your earliest convenience. Our receipt of your questionnaire does not guarantee a puppy, but places you in line for consideration. If or when you decide that you are certain you would like a puppy from this litter, please inform me of that by sending a deposit check of $400.00, which will go toward the full purchase price of $2000.00. It is refundable for every circumstance except one – if you have changed your mind without informing me and I have turned others away from a puppy I have reserved for you. It is important to us that a good "fit" is made with puppy and new owner(s) as well as between us.
The questions are chosen to provide information for us about your knowledge and learning needs regarding these dogs, your absolute requests and your preferences. Puppies are all different and selection of homes varies with the puppy. Therefore, there is no right or wrong answer. Please respond honestly, because we are looking at the total picture. We want a puppy to go where it will be part of a home for its life, where it is valued as a Water Dog and where you will feel that you received that one "special" dog for you. We have been involved in Portuguese Water Dogs for almost 5 years. I have learned thru the experience of Melanie, and Melanie’s placement of both OG and her half sister Ella, with our family, that the early care and development of the puppy and litter, a correct placement and my availability and participation as a resource and sometimes cheerleader to achieve the best results and satisfaction. Please call me if you have any questions. And thank you for your interest in one of the puppies which are most likely to be black and or black with white markings with wavy coats. Please email me if you would like me to send you a questionnaire.
Our contact information is:

Kathleen & Charles Doherty
(619)368-3411
ckdoherty@sbcglobal.net
1665 Grove Road, El Cajon, CA 92020