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Misty & ZZ’s puppies were a Joy to have and are all in their new homes, adding new members to our Family – Welcome Aboard!!

Chris and I have added Portugese Water Dogs to our family. They are wonderful companions and never cease to amaze us at their sweet temperaments and intelligence. Read more about these wonderful dogs and contact us for more information on current or planned litters.


maggie pups

The Portuguese Water Dog was a loyal companion who accompanied the fisherman aboard his boat. The dog was required to spend long hours working in a variety of ways such as helping with fishing lines or, before the advent of radio, the dog would courier messages from boat to boat or boat to shore. When visiting foreign ports, the Portuguese Water Dog was left to guard the boat and its catch.

Our standard reflects the original fisherman's dog: robust, medium sized, athletic-a dog who even today is capable of long periods of exercise and has excellent swimming ability. Only dogs that are particularly good examples of the breed, as defined by the standard, should be considered for breeding. We uphold the standards in our breeding program.
For more information check out the Portugese Water Dog Club of America

Our Dogs - Past and Present

GCH Rock Mt Tumbling Dice
GCH Rock Mt Tumbling Dice
"Mick"
Owned and bred by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

GCH Rock Mt Tumbling Dice
The judges are taken by such a great looking boy!
GCH Rock Mt Tumbling Dice

Rock Mt Tumbling Dice and Into the GR8 Wide Open

Rock Mt Tumbling Dice and CH Into the GR8 Wide Open
"Mick and Sky"
Owned and bred by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dogs

Rock Mt Tumbling Dice
Rock Mt Tumbling Dice
"Mick"
Owned and bred by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

CH Sunnyhill's Kryptonite at RM

CH Sunnyhill's Kryptonite at RM
"Doc"
Owned by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

CH Kimdamar's Angelfire
CH Kimdamar's Angelfire
"Angel"
Best Veteran
Owned by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Akita

Rock Mtn's Billion Dollar Baby
Rock Mtn's Billion Dollar Baby
"Alice"
Owned by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Akita

CH Abba's Rustling Leaves

CH
"Rusty"
Owned by:
Kyle & Ruby Hennefer

Boston Terrier

In Summer of 2008, Rusty crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. We will miss him!

CH Ferncliff's Sugar Magnolia

CH Ferncliff's Sugar Magnolia
"Maggy"
Owned by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

CH Belaluna Ferncliff Fandango
CH Belaluna Ferncliff Fandango
"ZZ"
Owned by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

CH Sunnyhill On Blue Bayou

CH Sunnyhill On Blue Bayou
"Blue"
Owned by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog



"Ripple"
Owned and bred by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

Rock Mt Tumbling Dice
CH Sagmar's Into the Mystic
"Misty"
Owned by:
Kyle Hennefer and Arnie Mills

Portuguese Water Dog

CH Rock Mountain's Turn The Paige
CH Rock Mountain's Turn The Paige
"Paige"
Owned and bred by:
Kyle & Chris Hennefer

Portuguese Water Dog

If you have further questions, do not hestitate to call or write for more information on our Portugese Water Dogs. We are more than happy to help you!
Give us a call at 801- 985-2275
or drop an email to: Chris and Kyle