Breeding for purpose

We are preservation breeders with 24 years of dedication to the breed.
We strive to produce "all-arounders": healthy, happy, typey working dogs.

First Let's

Discover

THE SPANISH WATER DOG

The Perro de Agua Español or Turco Andaluz is an ancient breed of the Iberian Peninsula. Used in the north on fishing vessels to fetch dropped catch and in the south as an all-around farm dog and determined herder, dogs in both areas were additionally used to hunt upland game and water fowl. 

Although ancient, the breed was only recognized as a native breed in Spain in the 1980's.

Temperamentally, Spanish Water Dogs are devoted and highly trainable companions. Most SWDs require a job in life from competitive venues to finding the car keys. They can be protective of house and home. 

Now Meet us at

Ariosa

Spanish water Dogs

Boys

Ariosa Volcon Maestoso de Fiesta BCAT "Ollie"​

CH Concurrido Impavido NAJ RATI "Viki"​​
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Girls

BISS BISOH GCH CH Ariosa Praderia Seamist Songbird de Fiesta "Phoebe"

​Ariosa Finlandia Northern Lights Nb "Lexi"

Lights, camera

Upcoming Litters!

​please drop us a line at ariosaswds@gmail.com and introduce yourself. 

As a serious preservation kennel, we at Ariosa breed each litter with great forethought and purpose. We average fewer than one litter per year. We  chose not to breed during COVID. As a rustic herding breed, Spanish Water Dogs require ongoing socialization. 

In the past four years we have had only one litter. This year we are planning on two spring litters!

To inquire about puppies, please drop us a line at ariosaswds@gmail.com and introduce yourself. 

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