• The American Kennel Club, useful for locating upcoming shows, tracking results, information on all facets of registration and competition with dogs.

• The parent club of the breed in the United States.  This is an invaluable source of information on all things PWD.

• Our local club and resource for training and problem solving.

• A nonprofit organization that funds and reports research on health issues affecting Portuguese Water Dogs.

• The PWD PSG strives to be a database of the pedigrees of ALL PWDs! There are presently 32,535 records in the database. This is an international database and includes pets as well as show dogs. These volunteers are seeking copies of official pedigree documents for the research archive and photographs of every dog for the pedigree gallery. Browsing the gallery is free; full access to the database is available for a minimum $40 donation to the PWD Foundation.

• Sue Eh!, well established dog trainer and owner of two talented PWDs, has composed a series of training levels that makes training your dog a step-by-step, enjoyable process.

• Dog supplies, particularly for water training.

• Recent study on long term effects of canine spaying or neutering.  Please read and discuss with your vet.

A Healthier Respect for Ovaries

• Recent article on positive longevity link to long term retention of ovaries.  Please read and discuss with your vet.

• The Georgie Project is a collaboration between owners and breeders of Portuguese Water Dogs and researchers at the University of Utah.  The collaboration is named in memory of Georgie, a Portuguese Water Dog who died of an auto immune disease.  As part of the research scenario, when one of our beloved dogs passes on, an in-depth autopsy can be performed by the researchers and the dog's ashes returned to the owner.  The staff is very caring and sensitive in assisting with the preparations.  While it is a difficult decision at a very emotional time, the knowledge gained can be invaluable for future generations of PWDs.  Additional information is available at http://www.georgieproject.com/new/autopsy/summary.html