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Tenderheart Newfoundlands is a Colorado state licensed and inspected breeder.
IMPORTANT.....PLEASE READ!
Our puppies go home at 10-weeks, after their heart-cardio exam. Snapshots of our OFA health certifications and Pennhip ratings can be found on our adults pages; these snapshots are taken directly from the Newfoundland Dog Database online. The Newfoundland Dog Database is an important easy-to-use public Newfoundland dog information resource. When fake or forged health certifications are claimed, these non-existent health certs will not be listed in the database.
It's not uncommon to hear claims of fake health certs, champion bloodlines, or to see the term "fully health certified" being used where there are actually just one or two certs, or none at all. Major breed clubs often recommend breed-specific health certifications, yet a substantial amount of their breeders-lists/members continue to have no health testing done, or have missing health certifications; belonging to any particular club is not a replacement for health certifications. It takes just one time for a Cystinuria carrier to be bred to another Cystinuria carrier, to produce affected puppies who are doomed for a shortened life of misery. This is just one of the several serious issues in the Newfoundland breed. Any Newfoundland can generally be found in the Newfoundland Dog Database using its AKC registered name, it's this easy to check on health certs.
Using our name is NOT a replacement for quality & health. The ONLY claims made by responsible breeders should be claims of their own complete health certifications! We have NEVER held the health certs on any dogs we've sold; if you're told we're holding health certs on another breeders dog(s), this breeder isn't being honest with you. Anything and everything can change when undesirable traits are blended into another bloodline. Even the best of show dogs can carry serious genetic issues; health certifications are NOT required for the show ring. Not all Newfs carry the best of characteristics, and not all bloodlines are healthy enough to breed! Health certs are absolutely necessary.
We have never been partnered or offered our puppies through other breeders; beware of claims from those who pretend they're a "Counter-Part" or Co-Breeder to Tenderhearts. Given the false pretense that this is okay so long as one of their breeding Newfs is from Tenderheart is unethical.ever been partnered or offered our puppies through other breeders; beware of claims from those who pretend they're a "Counter-Part" or Co-Breeder to Tenderhearts. Given the false pretense that this is okay so long as one of their breeding Newfs is from Tenderheart is unethical.
Most pups coming from parents without complete health certs, can typically be found in ads online being offered for $800-$1200. The risks involved with untested bloodlines can result in $10,000 for Hip replacement, $4,000 per each torn cruciate tendon, and of course there is no cure for Cystinuria or early heart disease.
The AKC and NCA breed recommendations for all breeding Newfs include vital Cystinuria testing, OFA Heart (a simple vet check is not the same thing), OFA Hip or PennHip, OFA Elbows and Patella, and OFA Thyroid. While there are no perfect bloodlines, continual testing of breeding Newfs by dedicated breeders is absolutely necessary. WE ENCOURAGE BUYERS to ask questions, visit your breeder if possible, and to take advantage of the health and pedigree info provided on our pages to help make your buying experience easier. Breed standard recommendations are for all breeding stock to be evaluated before breeding!
Thank you for your consideration~~
~~Please read "YOUR PUPPY!", a page created just for you!~~
Our Newfs are breed standard in size; our adult Newfs range in weight from 120 lbs. to 160 lbs. Our bloodlines include champions and foreign imports from Hungary, France, Spain, Poland, and Russia. We look forward to producing some exceptional puppies!
We encourage all puppy buyers to visit your breeder in person before a puppy choice is made; actually seeing the parents to your pup in person may help you to avoid being highly disappointed later.
Visitors are welcome, and we enjoy meeting our puppy families! Please contact us to set up an appointment that will work well for each of us before dropping by.
Our puppies go home at 10-weeks, after their heart-cardio exam. Snapshots of our OFA health certifications and Pennhip ratings can be found on our adults pages; these snapshots are taken directly from the Newfoundland Dog Database online. The Newfoundland Dog Database is an important easy-to-use public Newfoundland dog information resource. When fake or forged health certifications are claimed, these non-existent health certs will not be listed in the database.
It's not uncommon to hear claims of fake health certs, champion bloodlines, or to see the term "fully health certified" being used where there are actually just one or two certs, or none at all. Major breed clubs often recommend breed-specific health certifications, yet a substantial amount of their breeders-lists/members continue to have no health testing done, or have missing health certifications; belonging to any particular club is not a replacement for health certifications. It takes just one time for a Cystinuria carrier to be bred to another Cystinuria carrier, to produce affected puppies who are doomed for a shortened life of misery. This is just one of the several serious issues in the Newfoundland breed. Any Newfoundland can generally be found in the Newfoundland Dog Database using its AKC registered name, it's this easy to check on health certs.
Using our name is NOT a replacement for quality & health. The ONLY claims made by responsible breeders should be claims of their own complete health certifications! We have NEVER held the health certs on any dogs we've sold; if you're told we're holding health certs on another breeders dog(s), this breeder isn't being honest with you. Anything and everything can change when undesirable traits are blended into another bloodline. Even the best of show dogs can carry serious genetic issues; health certifications are NOT required for the show ring. Not all Newfs carry the best of characteristics, and not all bloodlines are healthy enough to breed! Health certs are absolutely necessary.
We have never been partnered or offered our puppies through other breeders; beware of claims from those who pretend they're a "Counter-Part" or Co-Breeder to Tenderhearts. Given the false pretense that this is okay so long as one of their breeding Newfs is from Tenderheart is unethical.ever been partnered or offered our puppies through other breeders; beware of claims from those who pretend they're a "Counter-Part" or Co-Breeder to Tenderhearts. Given the false pretense that this is okay so long as one of their breeding Newfs is from Tenderheart is unethical.
Most pups coming from parents without complete health certs, can typically be found in ads online being offered for $800-$1200. The risks involved with untested bloodlines can result in $10,000 for Hip replacement, $4,000 per each torn cruciate tendon, and of course there is no cure for Cystinuria or early heart disease.
The AKC and NCA breed recommendations for all breeding Newfs include vital Cystinuria testing, OFA Heart (a simple vet check is not the same thing), OFA Hip or PennHip, OFA Elbows and Patella, and OFA Thyroid. While there are no perfect bloodlines, continual testing of breeding Newfs by dedicated breeders is absolutely necessary. WE ENCOURAGE BUYERS to ask questions, visit your breeder if possible, and to take advantage of the health and pedigree info provided on our pages to help make your buying experience easier. Breed standard recommendations are for all breeding stock to be evaluated before breeding!
Thank you for your consideration~~
~~Please read "YOUR PUPPY!", a page created just for you!~~
Our Newfs are breed standard in size; our adult Newfs range in weight from 120 lbs. to 160 lbs. Our bloodlines include champions and foreign imports from Hungary, France, Spain, Poland, and Russia. We look forward to producing some exceptional puppies!
We encourage all puppy buyers to visit your breeder in person before a puppy choice is made; actually seeing the parents to your pup in person may help you to avoid being highly disappointed later.
Visitors are welcome, and we enjoy meeting our puppy families! Please contact us to set up an appointment that will work well for each of us before dropping by.
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Why we DO NOT remove dewclaws! Statistics show removing the foreclaws (dewclaws) creates high risk of dysplasia and the development of terminal cancer. Please click the following link to learn more....
https://iheartdogs.com/the-dewclaws-debate-keep-them-or-lo…
https://iheartdogs.com/the-dewclaws-debate-keep-them-or-lo…
Our Commitment to Newfy Health:
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is a public resource (see link below), specifically developed for the use of Veterinarians and responsible breeders. We post our certifications online for your convenience on Our Sires and Our Dams pages. We appreciate your patience as we get our pages updated.
~~CLICK HIGHLIGHTED LINKS BELOW~~
Pedigree info www.newfoundlanddog-database.net/en/
OFA heart/hip/patellas/elbow/Cystinuria www.ofa.org
We now test for:
* OFA Heart Certification...............Available at 12-Months
* Cystinuria Certification.......................Available at Birth
* OFA Elbows Prelim-Cert..............Available at 12-Months
* PennHip (HIPS) or OFA Hip Pre-lims.............12-Months
* OFA Patellas Certification............Available at 12-Months
* OFA Final Hip Certification.........Available at 24-Months
* OFA Thyroid (Growth/Auto-Immune)............at 12-Mon.
We also provide:
* DNA profiling......................................Available at Birth
* 3-Generation Pedigree.........................Available at Birth
* OFA Dentition (Teeth/Bite placement).......at 12-Months
***We DO NOT breed for the dilute colors creme, tan and beige (dilute brown); or gray (a dilute black). These are not "rare colors", and are not colors promoted by breed standard.
The dilute gene is a genetic defect, often carrying serious fur quality issues such as hot-spots & bacterial skin infections, poor discolored coat with thin/balding fur on the ears, head, legs and tail; especially visible in photos of older puppies and adult Newfs.
***The Newfoundland Club of America and AKC have created the "Breed Standard" in an effort to preserve the better qualities of the breed. Not all breeders share this same commitment to the breed, and not all Newfy puppies will carry better qualities.
~~Thank you for your consideration~~
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~~ABOUT US~~
Tenderheart Newfoundlands is located in the beautiful mountains of Southwestern Colorado. We have over a decade of experience in raising quality Newfoundland bloodlines. Our Newfie's live in the comfort of our home and fenced yard; our puppies are raised inside our home and handled from birth. Our extended Two-Year Health and Genetic Guarantee is posted online for your convenience on our Health Guarantee page. Deposits are non-refundable.
We offer puppies for family pets, or with Full Registration to approved homes (inquire within). Feel free to contact us for more information, including how to get added to our waiting list. We aim to keep our families informed, as well as providing healthy intelligent pups. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Carl and Carol Gray
P. O. Box 504
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Cell Phone (970) 529-6993
Email:
Tenderheartnewfoundlands@yahoo.com
P. O. Box 504
Cortez, Colorado 81321
Cell Phone (970) 529-6993
Email:
Tenderheartnewfoundlands@yahoo.com