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Our Commitment to Newfy Health:
Each and every breeding Newfoundland should have adequate health testing, regardless of their bloodlines! Claims of healthy bloodlines are no replacement for actual health testing; and in the end, the loss of a well loved Newf. Research shows the Newfoundland breed potentially carries the risk of passing on serious genetic and orthopedic issues to their offspring. While there are no perfect bloodlines, continual testing of breeding Newf's by dedicated breeders in an effort to "know before we breed" is absolutely necessary. Ask breeders about their own health testing; without testing, there are no other ways to know of developing issues!
Puppies are just too cute! Unfortunately,
many large breed puppies are born with unforeseen serious health issues that continue to develop and become more apparent after these pups go to their new homes.
We are currently testing for:
~ Cystinuria Certification.......................Available at Birth
~ OFA Elbows Certification............................at 12-Months
~ PennHip (HIPS) or OFA Hip Pre-lims.............12-Months
~ OFA Patellas Certification...........................at 12-Months
~ Degenerative Myelopathy....................Available at Birth
~ OFA Heart Certification..............................at 12-Months
~ OFA Hip Certification.................Available at 24-Months
~ Eye/Cateract Certification 09/16.................at 12-Months
~ DNA profiling......................................Available at Birth
~ 3-Generation Pedigree.........................Available at Birth
Coat Colors:
*** We breed to establish the specific AKC acceptable coat colors; solid black, solid bronze, and black & white Landseer.
***We DO NOT breed for dilute colors! Associated risks in breeding for the common dilute and dilute carrier colors (gray & white, beige, tan, crème) are strongly discouraged and not recommended by AKC. Although gray is the only dilute color recognized as a showable color, dilute gray still carries possible risks associated
with the dilute and dilute carriers.
The dilute gene is a genetic defect often affecting more than just the color of the fur. Dilute and dilute carriers commonly experience permanent unstable hair breakage and hair loss beginning in late puppyhood, leading to patches of fur missing on the body, eyes, face, ears, tail, and legs; often resulting in secondary bacterial skin infections. Cases of bacterial skin infections resembling Mange can be difficult to diagnose in order to rule out Mange. These issues are commonly sited throughout the life of the adult dilute Newf. There is no cure for Color Dilution Alopecia. The only prevention is to not breed dilute & dilute-carrier Newfs.
See "AKC Standard"
~Thank you for your consideration~
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 extensive health testing supports our extended Two-Year Health and Genetic Guarantee which comes with our pups, (our Guarantee is posted online on our Health Guarantee page).
Our Newfie’s carry the gentle disposition and caring personality typical for the breed, as well as great conformation and head-type. We offer puppies for family pets, or with Full Registration (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!
Each and every breeding Newfoundland should have adequate health testing, regardless of their bloodlines! Claims of healthy bloodlines are no replacement for actual health testing; and in the end, the loss of a well loved Newf. Research shows the Newfoundland breed potentially carries the risk of passing on serious genetic and orthopedic issues to their offspring. While there are no perfect bloodlines, continual testing of breeding Newf's by dedicated breeders in an effort to "know before we breed" is absolutely necessary. Ask breeders about their own health testing; without testing, there are no other ways to know of developing issues!
Puppies are just too cute! Unfortunately,
many large breed puppies are born with unforeseen serious health issues that continue to develop and become more apparent after these pups go to their new homes.
We are currently testing for:
~ Cystinuria Certification.......................Available at Birth
~ OFA Elbows Certification............................at 12-Months
~ PennHip (HIPS) or OFA Hip Pre-lims.............12-Months
~ OFA Patellas Certification...........................at 12-Months
~ Degenerative Myelopathy....................Available at Birth
~ OFA Heart Certification..............................at 12-Months
~ OFA Hip Certification.................Available at 24-Months
~ Eye/Cateract Certification 09/16.................at 12-Months
~ DNA profiling......................................Available at Birth
~ 3-Generation Pedigree.........................Available at Birth
Coat Colors:
*** We breed to establish the specific AKC acceptable coat colors; solid black, solid bronze, and black & white Landseer.
***We DO NOT breed for dilute colors! Associated risks in breeding for the common dilute and dilute carrier colors (gray & white, beige, tan, crème) are strongly discouraged and not recommended by AKC. Although gray is the only dilute color recognized as a showable color, dilute gray still carries possible risks associated
with the dilute and dilute carriers.
The dilute gene is a genetic defect often affecting more than just the color of the fur. Dilute and dilute carriers commonly experience permanent unstable hair breakage and hair loss beginning in late puppyhood, leading to patches of fur missing on the body, eyes, face, ears, tail, and legs; often resulting in secondary bacterial skin infections. Cases of bacterial skin infections resembling Mange can be difficult to diagnose in order to rule out Mange. These issues are commonly sited throughout the life of the adult dilute Newf. There is no cure for Color Dilution Alopecia. The only prevention is to not breed dilute & dilute-carrier Newfs.
See "AKC Standard"
~Thank you for your consideration~
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 extensive health testing supports our extended Two-Year Health and Genetic Guarantee which comes with our pups, (our Guarantee is posted online on our Health Guarantee page).
Our Newfie’s carry the gentle disposition and caring personality typical for the breed, as well as great conformation and head-type. We offer puppies for family pets, or with Full Registration (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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ABOUT THIS GENTLE LOVING BREED:
THE NEWFOUNDLAND IS ONE OF THE MOST MAJESTIC AND DISTINCTIVE BREEDS OF DOGS. ORIGINATING IN NEWFOUNDLAND, THESE GIANTS ARE BEST KNOWN FOR THEIR ENORMOUS SIZE AND THEIR SWEET TEMPERAMENT. THE NEWFOUNDLAND IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, GENTLE, PATIENT, AND DEVOTED; HE IS QUITE PEACEFUL AND SOCIAL. THIS GIANT PROTECTS CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY OFTEN PUTTING HIMSELF IN THE WAY OF DANGER INSTEAD OF BECOMMING FEROCIOUS, GROWLING, OR BARKING.
NEWFOUNDLAND'S HAVE GOOD LUNG CAPACITY FOR SWIMMING EXTREMELY LONG DISTANCES, AND A THICK WATERPROOF DOUBLE-COAT WHICH PROTECTS HIM FROM THE FREEZING WEATHER AND COLD WATERS.
THEY COME IN A RANGE OF SHOWABLE COLORS INCLUDING: BLACK, BROWN, LANDSEER (WHITE & BLACK), AND GRAY. ONLY THESE FOUR COLORS ARE SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTABLE BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB.
NEWF'S ARE CALM GENTLE DOGS WHO ARE PATIENT WITH PEOPLE . THEY ARE NOT AN AGGRESSIVE BREED, SO THEY DO NOT MAKE A GOOD GUARD DOG. HOWEVER, THEY WILL BARK TO WARN YOU OF AN ARRIVAL OR STANGE ANIMAL'S PRESSENCE.
NEWF'S LOVE WATER AND THEY WILL TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SWIM IN IT, PADDLE IN IT, OR LAY IN A NICE MUDDY AREA. YOUR NEWFY WILL APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET WET WHENEVER HE CAN.
IN SPITE OF THEIR SIZE, NEWFOUNDLANDS ARE A LOW MAINTENANCE BREED. BECAUSE THEY ARE BRED TO WORK WITH PEOPLE, THEY DO NEED SOME EXERCISE AND ENJOY A DAILY WALK AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK. THEY ARE QUITE HAPPY WITH A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE WHICH MAY LEAD THEM TO BEING OVERWEIGHT, SO KEEP AN EYE ON THEIR WAISTLINE AND CUT BACK THEIR FOOD INTAKE IF/WHEN NEEDED. BECAUSE NEWF'S AREN'T PARTICULARLY ACTIVE, A NEWFY CAN BE QUITE CONTENT IN AN APARTMENT OR A HOUSE WITH A SMALL BACK YARD.
NEWF'S NEED A THOROUGH BRUSHING WEEKLY, TO REMOVE HAIR LOSS AND DEAD UNDERCOAT. IF YOUR NEWF IS KEPT INDOORS, NOT MUCH HAIR LOSS WILL OCCUR IF THEY ARE GROOMED REGULARLY, EXCEPT IN LATE SPRING. THEY GENERALLY WILL SHED THEIR WINTER COAT IN LATE SPRING AND EARLY SUMMER.
ABOUT THIS GENTLE LOVING BREED:
THE NEWFOUNDLAND IS ONE OF THE MOST MAJESTIC AND DISTINCTIVE BREEDS OF DOGS. ORIGINATING IN NEWFOUNDLAND, THESE GIANTS ARE BEST KNOWN FOR THEIR ENORMOUS SIZE AND THEIR SWEET TEMPERAMENT. THE NEWFOUNDLAND IS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, GENTLE, PATIENT, AND DEVOTED; HE IS QUITE PEACEFUL AND SOCIAL. THIS GIANT PROTECTS CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY OFTEN PUTTING HIMSELF IN THE WAY OF DANGER INSTEAD OF BECOMMING FEROCIOUS, GROWLING, OR BARKING.
NEWFOUNDLAND'S HAVE GOOD LUNG CAPACITY FOR SWIMMING EXTREMELY LONG DISTANCES, AND A THICK WATERPROOF DOUBLE-COAT WHICH PROTECTS HIM FROM THE FREEZING WEATHER AND COLD WATERS.
THEY COME IN A RANGE OF SHOWABLE COLORS INCLUDING: BLACK, BROWN, LANDSEER (WHITE & BLACK), AND GRAY. ONLY THESE FOUR COLORS ARE SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTABLE BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB.
NEWF'S ARE CALM GENTLE DOGS WHO ARE PATIENT WITH PEOPLE . THEY ARE NOT AN AGGRESSIVE BREED, SO THEY DO NOT MAKE A GOOD GUARD DOG. HOWEVER, THEY WILL BARK TO WARN YOU OF AN ARRIVAL OR STANGE ANIMAL'S PRESSENCE.
NEWF'S LOVE WATER AND THEY WILL TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SWIM IN IT, PADDLE IN IT, OR LAY IN A NICE MUDDY AREA. YOUR NEWFY WILL APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET WET WHENEVER HE CAN.
IN SPITE OF THEIR SIZE, NEWFOUNDLANDS ARE A LOW MAINTENANCE BREED. BECAUSE THEY ARE BRED TO WORK WITH PEOPLE, THEY DO NEED SOME EXERCISE AND ENJOY A DAILY WALK AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK. THEY ARE QUITE HAPPY WITH A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE WHICH MAY LEAD THEM TO BEING OVERWEIGHT, SO KEEP AN EYE ON THEIR WAISTLINE AND CUT BACK THEIR FOOD INTAKE IF/WHEN NEEDED. BECAUSE NEWF'S AREN'T PARTICULARLY ACTIVE, A NEWFY CAN BE QUITE CONTENT IN AN APARTMENT OR A HOUSE WITH A SMALL BACK YARD.
NEWF'S NEED A THOROUGH BRUSHING WEEKLY, TO REMOVE HAIR LOSS AND DEAD UNDERCOAT. IF YOUR NEWF IS KEPT INDOORS, NOT MUCH HAIR LOSS WILL OCCUR IF THEY ARE GROOMED REGULARLY, EXCEPT IN LATE SPRING. THEY GENERALLY WILL SHED THEIR WINTER COAT IN LATE SPRING AND EARLY SUMMER.
