Mlee's Porties

Mlee's Porties Portuguese water dogs in Spanish Fork, UT, serves Utah County and the Wasatch Front near Provo. Marilee Partridge has bred Portuguese water dogs for over a decade, following breed club guidelines and prioritizing health screenings for hips and eyes.

Puppies are raised in a family setting, receiving daily socialization with children, other pets, and gentle exposure to water activities on our property. The property features a fenced yard and an in-ground pool, encouraging the natural retrieving instincts of the breed. Living alongside an experienced guardian dog, they learn basic commands and household manners before joining their new families. Her approach blends respect for the breed’s working roots with gentle, positive reinforcement training methods. Many of her dogs have gone on to water trials or serve as therapy companions in local care facilities. Each puppy leaves with a health record and a starter kit that includes grooming tips suited to the breed’s curly coat.