Coastal Waters Portuguese Water Dogs

Coastal Waters Portuguese Water Dogs, a Portuguese water dog breeder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serves southeastern Wisconsin near Chicago. Christine Chandler has bred Portuguese water dogs for more than a decade and follows the health testing protocols recommended by the breed club, including OFA hip and elbow evaluations and annual eye exams. Puppies are raised in a family home with daily socialization, early neurological stimulation exercises, and regular outings along Lake Michigan, where they learn basic water skills under supervision.

Adult dogs live indoors as part of the household, receive balanced nutrition formulated for medium breeds, and have access to a secure yard for exercise. Several litters have produced puppies that passed therapy dog certifications and were placed in local reading programs and assisted living visits. Coastal Waters maintains a small, selective breeding program to ensure personalized care and works closely with a local veterinarian familiar with the breed. They provide ongoing guidance and resources to help new families integrate a dog into their home.