Cynthia O'Connor

Cynthia O'Connor raises Portuguese water dogs in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the South Shore about 40 miles southeast of Boston. Her program, Querida Portuguese Water Dogs, reflects more than 30 years of breeding, training, and exhibiting the breed.

O'Connor holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine with specialty training in veterinary medical genetics and small animal reproduction, a background that directly informs her approach to canine health. She has served on the Board of Directors of both the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation and the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, where she remains an active member. Those looking for Portuguese water dog puppies in Massachusetts will find a program shaped by both professional expertise and decades of hands-on experience with the breed.

Querida holds AKC Breeder of Merit recognition, reflecting a sustained commitment to breed standards and health. O'Connor has also contributed to nationally funded research aimed at improving the health and quality of life of companion animals, bringing an unusually science-grounded perspective to her work with the PWD.

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