And remember…
Portuguese water dogs love the water!
Canadian Breeder Located in Ottawa Ontario
Consider adopting a Portuguese water dog!
The wait list for puppies is full. No more deposits will be accepted
Please inquire in June 2021!
For Potential Owners
Interested in adopting a water dog? Start by filling out our puppy questionnaire.
The CA Standard
Portuguese water dogs are champions and show dogs, engaging in competitions in Canada and around the world.
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Bringing a Portuguese water dog into your life and your family can be extremely exciting and rewarding. Let us help you figure out if this is the right match for you.
About Acostar
Acostar PWDs is owned and operated by Lesley Millar, located in Ottawa, Ontario - Canada. Lesley is lucky to have the full support of her family in this business. You can read more about Lesley here.
What Makes Portuguese Water Dogs So Special?
These water dogs have an incredibly rich history as working crew members on Portugal fishing vessels. Once their services were no longer required, they almost went extinct and were saved by some very dedicated individuals devoted to preserving this special breed of dog. Read more about the water dog history and characteristics here.
Four Acostar dogs Keke, Captain, Bella and Tia enjoying an afternoon swim
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All in all, bringing a Portuguese water dog into your life and your family can be extremely exciting and rewarding. At the same time, these dogs have very specific needs. Let us help you figure out if this is the right match for you.Beverley Cordukes says...