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Tenderheart Newfoundlands is a Colorado state licensed and inspected breeder.
IMPORTANT.....PLEASE READ!
Much goes into a healthy breeding program, with breed specific health certifications being of the utmost importance, quality bloodlines, and correct temperament. Health certifications show a commitment of investment into the future health of your puppy. Though no living animal is ever fail-proof for life, pet insurance is always highly recommended!
Each and every breeder is individually responsible and accountable for their own individual breeding program. We run a very strict breeding program and we are NOT accountable for any other breeder. We have never been partnered with nor offered our puppies through other breeders, relatives, or friends; 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. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
The Newfoundland Dog Database is an important easy-to-use public information resource online. Any Newfoundland can generally be found here using its AKC registered name. Snapshots of our OFA health certifications and Pennhip ratings can be found on our adults pages; taken directly from the Newfoundland Dog Database online.
Being a member of any particular club does not excuse a breeder from breeding responsibly and providing health certifications. Ask to see health certifications! These should be listed online on the OFA and Newfoundland Dog Databases, using the dogs AKC registered name; forged documents will not show up in the databases. Many claim to have health certifications but fail to perform them, excuses usually mean there are no health certs. Missing health certs are also often failed health certs, and all you are left with is what the breeder wants you to believe. Even the best of show dogs can carry serious genetic issues; health certifications are not required for the show ring. False claims, bullying, and deterring propaganda are often pushed online. We do not promote online bashing or labeling of other breeders by any individual or organization.
The notion of health issues in the breed being limited to any certain bloodline or particular class of breeders, is absolutely ridiculous. ALL bloodlines carry risks. Health certifications were created to monitor bloodlines of all breeding Newfs. It's not uncommon to see planned "conversation bait" online, involving multiple individuals in groups who often create biased conversations for promoting incorrect information or bashing. Though not all bloodlines carry the best of characteristics, all Newfoundland bloodlines carry the potential for health issues; no bloodline is exempt! Health certs are absolutely necessary. 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. Education is of the utmost importance with any extra-large breed.
The ONLY claims made by responsible breeders should be claims of their own complete health certifications! Health certifications are the responsibility of each individual breeder, we have never held onto another breeders health certs.
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.
Thank you for your consideration~~
~~Please read "YOUR PUPPY!" and "INFO-LINKS". These pages were 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.
Much goes into a healthy breeding program, with breed specific health certifications being of the utmost importance, quality bloodlines, and correct temperament. Health certifications show a commitment of investment into the future health of your puppy. Though no living animal is ever fail-proof for life, pet insurance is always highly recommended!
Each and every breeder is individually responsible and accountable for their own individual breeding program. We run a very strict breeding program and we are NOT accountable for any other breeder. We have never been partnered with nor offered our puppies through other breeders, relatives, or friends; 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. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
The Newfoundland Dog Database is an important easy-to-use public information resource online. Any Newfoundland can generally be found here using its AKC registered name. Snapshots of our OFA health certifications and Pennhip ratings can be found on our adults pages; taken directly from the Newfoundland Dog Database online.
Being a member of any particular club does not excuse a breeder from breeding responsibly and providing health certifications. Ask to see health certifications! These should be listed online on the OFA and Newfoundland Dog Databases, using the dogs AKC registered name; forged documents will not show up in the databases. Many claim to have health certifications but fail to perform them, excuses usually mean there are no health certs. Missing health certs are also often failed health certs, and all you are left with is what the breeder wants you to believe. Even the best of show dogs can carry serious genetic issues; health certifications are not required for the show ring. False claims, bullying, and deterring propaganda are often pushed online. We do not promote online bashing or labeling of other breeders by any individual or organization.
The notion of health issues in the breed being limited to any certain bloodline or particular class of breeders, is absolutely ridiculous. ALL bloodlines carry risks. Health certifications were created to monitor bloodlines of all breeding Newfs. It's not uncommon to see planned "conversation bait" online, involving multiple individuals in groups who often create biased conversations for promoting incorrect information or bashing. Though not all bloodlines carry the best of characteristics, all Newfoundland bloodlines carry the potential for health issues; no bloodline is exempt! Health certs are absolutely necessary. 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. Education is of the utmost importance with any extra-large breed.
The ONLY claims made by responsible breeders should be claims of their own complete health certifications! Health certifications are the responsibility of each individual breeder, we have never held onto another breeders health certs.
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.
Thank you for your consideration~~
~~Please read "YOUR PUPPY!" and "INFO-LINKS". These pages were 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