This is the week that we truly get to know the puppy’s personalities. Photographing them was a bit more difficult as they are so much more aware of their surroundings and what is going on in their world. Basically, they are much more squirmy!!! But so very very cute. They are splashing in their puppy Read More
Week Seven is a BIG week for Riptide puppies. This week I begin their initial Temperament tests as well as ramp up Conformation and Performance Sports training. Temperament tests are done using the Volhard Method which gives me more of an idea of what each puppy’s personality will most likely be once grown. This helps Read More
Week six is another important week for milestones for new puppies here at Riptide. The outdoor area they have begun to explore has been expanded allowing for the puppies more room to roam. It also allows them to work on perfecting their outdoor potty training before they go home to their new families which is Read More
This week marks the fifth week of the Belle Litter. These little ones are really starting to look like Portuguese Water Dogs. During this week the pups will begin kennel training and become accustomed to potty training routines. Outdoor activities such as travel in the car in a crate, swimming, and playing in different areas Read More
Yesterday we began using some dog show equipment with the puppies. We started small and introduced them to the stacking block. This is a simple instrument that allows a handler to teach a proper stack to a dog. This is the behavior in which the dog stands in the proper position for the written standard for his breed. Read More
With the beginning of week four, the Belle Litter, DOB June 6th, 2021, will start receiving visitations from family and friends and hopefully by their soon to be new families. This is an exciting time for these pups and for us. Their eyes are mostly open, they are able to hear when we call to Read More
Milestones beginning on or around the third week are very important ones for our puppies here at Riptide. Puppies are beginning their potty training on interior pads and venturing out to secured outside areas. The puppies are starting to open their eyes to see and are turning their heads trying to hear. This is also Read More
The Belle Litter in their second week. Love these little pups. They are precious and their momma Rumour is a dream Dam. I could not be more proud of her.
With great happiness we introduce the Belle Litter, born June 6th, 2021. Be sure to visit the Riptide Puppies page for more images of these little cuties.
Today, we learned of the passing of President Barak Obama’s family’s portuguese water dog Bo. Bo unfortunately lost his battle with cancer. This is truly a sad moment in our breed. You may read the full story here.
