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This page was created for you, the responsible dog owner.  Here, you will find links which have been gathered to help provide useful information on breed health, training, nutrition, and other helpful links.  Many more helpful videos and articles can be found online through Google and YouTube. 
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PREPARING TO BECOME A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER-
A great article in all aspects of bringing home your new family companion. 
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  AKC-ReUnite Microchips
  We provide AKC-ReUnite microchips with each of our puppies before going home.  Please remember to register your pup, and to keep your pet's microchip information current in the event any info should change. 
  Please click on the links to the right to register or update your information, or to learn more about AKC-ReUnite.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF DOG OBEDIENCE- ​ All puppies need dog obedience training. We highly recommend continuing basic one-on-one dog training at home, even if a puppy obedience course has been completed.  Training will help your Newf stay focused and develop a stronger bonding relationship.  

Capturing Calmness

This short video has useful tips for  reinforcing calm behavior.  

Help Stop Leash Pulling And Lunging

This short video gives tips on teaching fetch, preventing leash pulling, and lunging at cars or others.

Focus And Listening

This short video gives tips on getting your dog to focus, and LISTEN to you. 
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EXTRA-LARGE BREED DOG HEALTH AND NUTRITION:
GRAIN-FREE DOG FOOD linked to heart disease in dogs.
GROWTH PLATES & EXERCISE   A great article about what's best for your growing puppy!
HELP PREVENT ACL INJURIES  3-ways to help keep your dog's knee ligaments healthy. 
WHY WE DO NOT REMOVE THE DEWCLAW For the overall health of the dog, and reducing the risk of dysplasia. 
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COAT COLOR GENETICS EXPLAINED
​COAT COLOR EXPLAINED​​ Canine coat color based on scientific studies and genetics. 
COLOR DILUTION ALOPECIA (CDA)   Dilute fur-loss, coat and skin issues.
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DATABASES FOR THE NEWFOUNDLAND
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG DATABASE
Easily accessible and simple to use, the Newfoundland Dog Database is a public resource which holds crucial information to determining a dogs pedigree and health certifications.
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OFA HEALTH CERTIFICATIONS
Recommended certifications for the Newfoundland breed include heart (cardiologist preferred), hip and elbow (evaluated by x-ray), patella, Thyroid (blood draw),and Cystinuria (swab test).
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