Here is some general information about Newfoundland dogs. This is not a breed for everyone, and before pursuing your quest for a puppy, you should be sure you understand
- health issues
- maintenance and training issues
- puppy mill and backyard breeder issues
I receive a lot of requests for information about finding Newfoundland puppies. I get these calls because I show dogs and am listed in several local breeders' lists. (Local in this case is the state of Utah.) To save myself - and you - a lot of time, I've put together this information so that you will have something to read before you start calling breeders.
So here are some prelimary articles for you to read and think about:
If It Ain't Broke. . . (article about dysplasia)
You Taught Your Dog to Do What? (general training)
Untangling Webs: Finding a Newfoundland Puppy
Links - go here after you've read the information above!
Newfoundland Club of America
If you're looking for general info about Newfs or trying to locate a breeder, this is THE place to start.American Kennel Club
If you have any questions about registration of purebred dogs, showing dogs, etc., go here first.Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Never take anybody's word for OFA clearances - you can look up any dog by name or AKC registration number here. In other words, show me the paper or I'll find it myself.
When all that is digested, if you want my help locating a breeder or want to talk about general issues regarding Newfoundland dogs, send me an email.