About us... what's there to know? I know you aren't here to learn about me, but rather the dogs am I right? So, I'll just say that while this is my first foray in breeding pedigree newfies, I am doing everything possible to guarantee the resulting puppies are going to be every bit as perfect as possible.  I have had many experts/professionals across a variety of positions weighing in on all aspects of what is best in what I am doing.  They have contributed their wealth of knowledge, expertise and a lifetime of work into these prospective puppies. 

I intend to strictly adhere to the NZ Breeders Code of Conduct, I am a member of dogsnz- number 104782, and a registered kennel as NEWFZEALAND as well as one of only 2 officially listed breeders of pedigree Newfoundlands in the whole country with DogsNZ (which is the New Zealand Kennel Club).  Our kennel can also be searched on their website.  I have linked to my listing, it is a big website with lots of helpful avenues, so maybe worth having a look through their sitemap and seeing what may be helpful to you.  

I have submitted both prospective parents to having had their hip and elbow scoring done as well as genetic testing for the possible prevention of any known genetically inherited diseases common to the breed like cystinuria.and  the lessening of unavoidable problems from dysplasia eventually affecting all of the giant breeds at some stage.  I am still awaiting some of the test results presently.  I have done these basically to provide some assurances or at least in order that they may be used as a likely indication of what nature and or nurture might in the end resultingly produce, so there are no real guarantees for an animal that does not yet even exist! An indication however, at least can help you in making your choice more informed, and is pretty important when you are spending this kind of money on an animal.  These lines have been selected specifically with the mind of breeding them by someone who has already had something like 30 years of experience breeding Newfoundlands, so I trust implicitly, especially given the results I've seen in their dogs and bitches produced as well as their impressive background.  They know what to look for in selecting mates who will produce that "typey-look" we most desire from these dogs in terms of their proportions according to the breed standard, but especially the facial features that give them that wonderfully pronounced stifle and shapely head.  For me personally, that was what I was looking for in choosing the breeder.  Some dogs just didn't have that look I was after, their faces looked too long, or their bodies too short.  I chose these animals because I couldn't find what I was hoping to see from the stock available here from the breeders at the time, so I spent big bucks and imported them both as babies from Australia.  I have another helper still for selecting the next pairing as well.  As an added bonus in my plan to make sure these puppies are tip-top, I have a veterinarian pretty much on-hand.  The puppies of course will be sold having been wormed and vaccinated.  I believe they should be microchipped by then too but don't quote me on that front just yet.  I've done a whole lot of research to do with the requirements to ensure strong lineage as well as producing papered pups who won't have any inbreeding obviously.  I've had practice to do with their nutrition (there are different routes one can take, but some additives aren't readily available in this part of the world and necessary if you want to cook all-natural food for your dog.  The giant breeds have very specific nutritional benchmarks that necessarily must be met in order to ensure that their bones are able to fully develop and not wind up brittle and therefore highly succeptable to severe injuries or wholly unable to even support their own weight.   Special care is also needed for their green bones while they are in their first 1-1.5 years of life- before they have fully formed and solidified even.  People who don't know about this will say it is ridiculous and argue that these dogs don't have special ramps were they in the wild- however these animals don't exist in the wild... they are no longer wolves.  We have bred and evolved them to have become what they are now.  Therefore correct practices to do with raising a giant breed dog are necessary in ensuring they turn out right.   There is so much to learn about these dogs.  They have much history and some pretty interesting lineage.  I believe they originate from the molussus.  "Bear Dogs" which sound like these very same dogs were used by the Vikings over a thousand years ago, which would fit as many ships centuries ago would have a Newfoundland on board too. They are the only dogs that can smell humans under water, and to this day, they are used for water rescue in Canada they are trained to leap from helicopters into the ocean to save people's lives.  Interestingly Napoleon Bonaparte did not know how to swim, and was saved by a Newfoundland after he went overboard his own ship! They were traditionally also utilized for towing logs and fishing gear on land, and have been known to pull boats ashore as well as people, it is instinctual for them.  Many Newfoundlands were owned by royalty as well. They likely are descendants of mastiffs? the modern versions of Newfoundland seem to trace back to two distinct lines, one which is Canadian and one which is of European descent, which produces a different look.  I should consider myself a custodian of the breed now I suppose.  I had my first Newfie when I was 5 years old, in the USA and I got super-involved by accident or necessity or love or something as an adult... it's a funny story I won't write here as i'm being wordy enough as it is.  But I think it is important, as well as lucky and an honor.  I've even gotten to consort with (kid you not) the royal countess of newfoundlands... I never would have guessed and how cool that this is a thing, and that we happened to meet. i'll have to double-check that title to be sure... anyway, international authorities on these dogs have advised me and I've invested 5 years and a ludicrous amount of money in this cause- I believe to have been worth it.  I have every intention of furthering the breed and continuing the work as I proudly stand on the shoulders of giants.  I had noticed there weren't so many breeders nor therefore so many lines in NZ at all, and in the interest of continuing the breed, worldwide and especially here, I figured it had to be done.  So import I did, and export I am happy to do too if you are located elsewhere in the world and are a serious buyer.  I am looking to waitlist people in order that every puppy will be homed before it is even born if that makes sense? obviously, he/she will be whelped for the appropriate number of weeks first, depending on whether you are located locally or globally, as these imply varying requirements. 

I haven't yet written up contracts, nor attained any sponsors, partnerships or even looked into preferred carriers yet, so depending where you are located, I may not yet even know what to quote you. At present I am awaiting results I've hedged all of my bets on, and have yet to finish the website... but as I said, this is all new.  I am now a registered kennel, and the babies will be hopefully 9 weeks after the next heat... the vet has given me the go ahead... so I'm trying to get my ducks in a row now, ahead of time, especially as it's my first rodeo! but mostly being that this is no purchase to be taken lightly, so it must all be planned out, on both of our ends, I'd like to know the level to which any prospective puppy buyer is informed and prepared, so that I can properly advise and place these precious and as yet priceless pups to appropriate homes.  Some will be required to be de-sexed, depending on your location and intent.  If you are just jumping in, I wouldn't want you to find yourself in over your head in only wanting an exceptional dog.  They aren't cheap to buy, nor to feed groom and upkeep properly. They are easy going and wonderful with children and don't seem to need much attention or exercise in comparison to other breeds, however the maintenance is pretty unreal but really necessary.  please bear with me as I figure it all out... because it's happening folks!!!

 

 

 

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