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little saddle on Gus and it is a perfect fit. The space, people, interaction and love. They love
dogs love escorting Joey and Florence to the their human owners and are totally loyal to them
park, to them they are just protecting their loved but equally Newfies love the company of each
ones especially their affinity with children. The other and their special bond with the equine
shows we do attend are the equine ones and species.
on numerous occasions we take the dogs with
us to cheer our daughter on. They are usually Perhaps the next time someone says, “You
the centre of attention and love the fuss they get could put a saddle on that!” I should stop and tell
from all the spectators. them how the Newfies live and adapt their life to
be happy and content living so closely next to
We are blessed to have over thirty acres for twenty horses.
the dogs to treat as their stomping
ground which includes a cross
country course. I love to take my
tremendous horse Trilby for a
gentle canter on the course with
the dogs carefully running at the
side of me. My two passions in
life, horses and Newfoundlands
both working together in perfect
harmony. I guess 2020 will be a
year that we will all remember but
for me having even more time to
spend with my animals has been
wonderful. As a breeder I often
invite prospective owners to come
and see how this magnificent
breed lives. Newfoundlands need

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