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As the AKC Parent Club for the breed, the Spanish Water Dog Club of America, Inc. is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Spanish Water Dog. The Club's goal is to provide education and support to fanciers, breeders and judges in order to maintain the structure and natural working abilities of the breed.

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AKC Gazette Articles
June 2018: Coat Care click here

March 2018: Mentorship click here

Dec 2017: SWD or Lagotto? click here

Sept 2017: Review of July 2017 Specialty click here

June 2016: Full Recognition and Why the Herding Group click here

Sept 2016: Beyond Hypoallergenic: Temperament description click here

December 2016: Description of the Breed Relative to the Standard click here

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Club Literature

• Breed Brochure  click here
• SWDCA flier click here

​Welcome to the Spanish Water Dog Club of America

​SWDCA News and Events

OFA Worldwide Spanish Water Dog Health Survey Launched
All owners of Spanish Water Dogs worldwide are highly encouraged to enter health information to understand what conditions are in our breed.

Spanish Water Dog Health Survey
Click on Spanish Water Dog in the breed list. Enter health information for living or deceased dogs. View worldwide results online.


2019 National Specialty and Annual Meeting
June 8, 2019
Greenwich Kennel Club dog show in East Norwalk, CT
Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Sheryl Gaines
​Specialty Judge: Ms. Marie A. Falconer
Judges Education, contact Lisa Harper, JEC

• 8:15 SWD presentation, Q&A, Tent B
• 10:15 SWD Sweeps, Ring 9
• 10:45 SWD Classes, Ring 9 (finish around 11:30)
• 11:30 Bergamasco presentatation, Q&A Tent B
• 12:15 Bergamasco Sweeps, Ring 11
• 1:00 Bergamasco Classes, Ring 11 (finish around 2:30)
• Hands-on seminars for both beeeds will take place after the conclusion of the Bergamasco classes.