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Uncommon. The AKC ranks the breed around 150th of roughly 200 recognized breeds, and only a small number of breeders in the country are listed with the Spanish Water Dog Club of America. Expect to plan ahead and travel. Litters are small and are often spoken for before birth.

Qubits is run by Christopher Mejo, an SWDCA member, who also runs Gotham Paw. The program is mentored by Lisa Harper, a lifelong board member of the Spanish Water Dog Club of America and foundational pioneer who was instrumental in legitimizing the breed in the United States.

Not often. We put our time into training working dogs, and Dudley's daily work as a service dog is how we test temperament. Both dogs are evaluated against the breed standard by our mentor, and their health results are public on the OFA database.

At least one puppy from each litter is evaluated as a service dog prospect. Puppies that pass are trained through Gotham Paw for about 14–22 months on tasks such as retrieval, doors, and elevator buttons, and are then trained together with their handler. Contact us as early as you can. The first step is a short call about your routine and the tasks you need. Not every prospect completes training, and we tell applicants about that up front.

A service dog is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. It may go anywhere the public goes, and the Fair Housing Act protects it in housing. A therapy dog visits hospitals, schools, and care homes with its owner, by invitation, and has no special public-access rights. An emotional support animal needs no training. It has no public-access rights, but the Fair Housing Act protects it as a reasonable accommodation in most housing, including rentals, co-ops, and condos.

No dog is. SWDs shed very little, because loose hair stays in the coat, but they produce the same allergens as other dogs. A 2012 study that included the breed found allergen levels in their coats were not lower than in other breeds. If allergies are a concern, spend time with adult SWDs before committing.

We are planning two litters from Dudley and Molly, in fall 2027 and spring 2028. Applications are open now.

Yes, to approved, AKC-registered females with OFA hip and elbow results, a current CAER eye exam, and DNA results for prcd-PRA, NAD, and CHG. We offer natural breeding in the New York area and fresh-chilled semen shipped overnight. Email dog@cmejo.com with your female's pedigree and OFA links.

Never brush or comb it. Bathe by squeezing shampoo through the coat, press out the water with a towel, and let it air-dry. Shear the whole coat evenly with clippers. The traditional clip is once or twice a year, though many owners keep it shorter.