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or having a puppy and adolescent dog in your
home.

If you are still convinced, think about going
along to a Newfoundland working event where
you will see them in their natural state rather
than cleaned up for a dog show. Contact the
Newfoundland Club to see if they can put you
in touch with a Newfoundland owner in your
area with a view to perhaps meeting up to find
out more from someone who has experience
of living with them. Be prepared to wait for a
well-bred puppy from health tested parents.
Reputable breeders often have a long waiting
list. Make sure you are aware of the health
tests that the sire and dam should have in place
BEFORE any mating takes place, these include
hip scores, elbow scores, Echo Doppler heart
test by Veterinary cardiologist with a Diploma
level qualification and cystinuria testing.

Ask yourself why a breeder has or is planning
a litter of puppies, talk to them about their
motivation for any particular litter... most
reputable breeders produce a litter to keep a
puppy for themselves to exhibit in dog shows or
as an active participant in working events. Even familiarise yourself with what official health test
if your puppy is going to be purely a much loved certificates look like and understand what the
pet you still want it to look like a Newfoundland results mean. Whilst all this may seem daunting
and be healthy so steer away from online your research will pay off in the long run.
adverts with pups readily available and
ensure any litter of pups you are considering
is Kennel Club registered. Even this provides Visit
no guarantee of health or temperament so
breedersforlife.thenewfoundlandclub.co.uk

for further details regarding health testing and
buying a puppy.

The Newfoundland Clubs web site has further
information that you may find useful along
with contacts who will be happy to discuss any
aspect of owning or buying a Newfoundland

Visit
www.thenewfoundlandclub.co.uk

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