Stowaway Pwds- Janet Boyd

Stowaway PWDs, run by Janet Boyd, breeds Portuguese water dogs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the Piedmont Triad region about 80 miles southwest of Raleigh. Boyd's involvement in purebred dogs stretches back to 1975, and her focus on Portuguese water dogs began in 1995 when her first PWD opened the door to conformation showing and performance events. The program has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, where Boyd lived for 17 years and served as past-president and director of the Pacific Northwest Portuguese Water Dog Club, before the kennel ultimately settled in North Carolina in 2022.

Breeding decisions at Stowaway are guided by the AKC standard for the Portuguese water dog, with an emphasis on balancing type, temperament, and health in equal measure. Genetic health testing covers GM-1, JDCM, EOPRA, MS, and prcd-PRA in both parents, and OFA testing is performed as additional non-genetic screening. Stowaway participates in the AKC Breeder of Merit program, which requires a minimum of five years of involvement in AKC events alongside health testing of all breeding stock.

Puppies are raised in a family home environment with a strong focus on socialization and enriched surroundings during the critical early weeks. Litters are temperament tested, and pups are matched to families based on sex preference, coat type, and lifestyle. Families looking for Portuguese water dog puppies in North Carolina will find a program that takes the long view on breed stewardship, backed by decades of club involvement and hands-on experience in the show ring and performance events.

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