# Qubits Spanish Water Dogs

> Qubits Spanish Water Dogs is a small, home-based Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Español) breeding program in Manhattan, New York City, run by Christopher Mejo, a breeder, dog trainer, and member of the Spanish Water Dog Club of America. Its stud dog, Dudley, is a working service dog. At least one puppy per litter is evaluated as a mobility service dog prospect and trained through Gotham Paw, a dog training business that Christopher Mejo also owns.

## Facts

- Name: Qubits Spanish Water Dogs
- Breeder: Christopher Mejo. Mentor: Lisa Harper.
- Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY. Puppies placed nationwide; service dog placements mainly in the Northeast.
- Breed: Spanish Water Dog. AKC Herding Group, fully recognized in 2015.
- Stud dog: Dudley ([registered name]). Born June 9, 2021. Brown and white. 19.25 in, 46 lb. Working service dog. CHIC #[number].
- Foundation female: Molly ([registered name]). Born autumn 2024. 17.5 in, 37 lb. CHIC #[number].
- Planned litters: Dudley × Molly, fall 2027 and spring 2028. Applications are open.
- Stud service: Dudley is available 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. Natural breeding in the New York area or fresh-chilled semen. Written contract; repeat breeding if no live litter.
- Health testing on every breeding dog: OFA hips and elbows, annual CAER eye exam, DNA tests for prcd-PRA, NAD, and CHG. Results are public at ofa.org.
- Service dog program: Gotham Paw trains selected Qubits puppies for retrieval, opening doors, pressing door and elevator buttons, carrying, and alerting, for people with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular conditions. Training takes about 14 to 22 months after go-home. Spanish Water Dogs are not trained for counterbalance or bracing, because at 31 to 49 lb the breed is too small to support an adult's weight safely.
- Coat: single, curly, never brushed or combed. Low-shedding. Not hypoallergenic; no dog breed is.
- Contact: dog@cmejo.com

## Pages

- [Home](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/): overview of the program
- [The Breed](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/breed): history, temperament, AKC size standard, coat care
- [Service Dogs](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/service-dogs): how the program works, timelines, service dog vs. therapy dog vs. ESA
- [Dudley & Molly](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/our-dogs): health records, pedigrees, photos
- [Litters & Stud](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/litters-and-stud): litter plans, how puppies are raised and matched, stud terms
- [Apply](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/apply): online application and two-page PDF
- [Contact & FAQ](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/contact): contact form and frequently asked questions
- [Guides](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides): 15 guides by Christopher Mejo

## Guides

- [Spanish Water Dogs as service dogs for SCI, MS, and CP](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/spanish-water-dog-service-dogs-spinal-cord-injury-ms)
- [Service dog vs. therapy dog vs. ESA: what the law says](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/service-dog-vs-therapy-dog-vs-emotional-support-animal-esa)
- [About our breeder and mentor](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/spanish-water-dog-breeder-nyc-northeast-lisa-harper-mentorship)
- [Dudley at stud](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/spanish-water-dog-stud-service-dudley-ofa-chic)
- [Spanish Water Dog health testing explained](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/spanish-water-dog-health-clearances-ofa-chic-pra-nad-chg)
- [Coat care: why you never brush it](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/spanish-water-dog-coat-care-grooming-never-brushed)
- [Service dog tasks for spinal cord injury](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/service-dog-tasks-for-spinal-cord-injury-wheelchair-retrieval)
- [Service dog tasks for multiple sclerosis](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/service-dog-tasks-for-multiple-sclerosis-spasticity-fatigue)
- [Service dog tasks for cerebral palsy](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/service-dog-tasks-for-cerebral-palsy)
- [Spanish Water Dog vs. Portuguese Water Dog vs. Lagotto Romagnolo](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/spanish-water-dog-vs-portuguese-water-dog-vs-lagotto-romagnolo)
- [Living with a Spanish Water Dog in New York City](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/living-with-a-spanish-water-dog-in-manhattan-central-park)
- [Service dogs and ESAs in NYC co-ops, condos, and rentals](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/understanding-nyc-co-op-board-rules-for-service-dogs-and-esas)
- [Therapy dog registration in New York City](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/how-to-certify-a-therapy-dog-in-nyc-hospitals-nursing-homes)
- [How we raise puppies: ENS, scent, and city life](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/early-neurological-stimulation-ens-puppy-culture-service-dogs)
- [Choosing a Spanish Water Dog later in life](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/guides/best-dog-breed-for-active-seniors-upper-east-side-nyc)

## Optional

- [Full knowledge base](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/llms-full.txt)
- [Puppy application (PDF)](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/qbits-puppy-application.pdf)
- [Service dog brochure (PDF)](https://qbits-swd.netlify.app/qbits-clinical-service-dog-brochure.pdf)