→ In 2010, we brought the first representative of this breed to Slovakia directly from its country of origin. Since then, this breed has been our passion. Above all, all our dogs are members of our family. When planning our litters, we place great emphasis on the health, breed type and temperament of the carefully selected parents. Our dogs can be found in various countries around the world, where they have achieved success not only in the show rings but also as working and hunting dogs, therapy dogs and beloved family companions.

→ My love for animals has been with me since childhood. My mother, Lucia Kyseľová (in memoriam), who ran the Slnečný Lúč kennel, was involved in pedigree dog breeding from 1994 and introduced me to this wonderful hobby. The first pedigree dog in our family was a Shar-Pei named Akos. Later, in 2002, Griffons and Petit Brabancos joined our family, opening up new opportunities for me to develop further in the dog world. From 2008 onwards, I regularly competed in Junior Handling, a competition for young dog handlers. Among my achievements with the Griffons were the titles of Best Junior Handler in Slovakia in 1st Category in 2011 and, in 2012, becoming the overall winner and Slovakia's representative in Junior Handling at the World Dog Show in Budapest in 2013.

→ Alongside competing in Junior Handling, I had a dream of owning a dog of my own. My selection criteria were quite specific: a medium-sized working breed requiring minimal coat maintenance, with a strong willingness to work and a good temperament suitable for family life. When I came across the Spanish Water Dog in a book, I was immediately drawn to the breed. However, information about the breed and breeders available online in 2009 was very limited. At that time, breeders were not yet using Facebook/Instagram, and only a handful of kennels had their own websites. After several unsuccessful attempts to acquire a puppy, we finally reserved a female puppy from the De Valneboeiro kennel in Spain, and our dream became a reality. At the beginning of 2011, the first Spanish Water Dog arrived in Slovakia — our beloved Uvane.

→ Today, we strive to contribute to the continuous improvement of Spanish Water Dog breeding worldwide. Our main priorities are health, conformation and sound temperament. I currently serve as a breeding adviser for Spanish, Portuguese and Irish Water Dogs within the KCHPS club. Among our most significant achievements are several Best in Show awards, titles earned in the breed's country of origin, including Spanish Junior Champion, Champion and Veteran Champion titles, as well as winning Junior World Winner at the World Dog Show in Madrid in 2022 and achieving BOB (Best of Breed) and BOS (Best of Opposite Sex) at Crufts in 2023.

→ We have made the quality of our litters our top priority. Our dogs can be found in breeding kennels not only throughout Europe but also in the USA, Asia, Russia and Australia. We raise our puppies with love and dedicated care, and they receive regular veterinary supervision. We hope that our puppies will bring their new families years of happiness, companionship and unforgettable moments. Olé, Perro de Agua Español!

Mgr. Viktória Debnárová