For the information you should know before buying a puppy please see the Newfoundland Club of America's site:www.newfdogclub.org

Finding the right Newfoundland puppy and Newfoundland breeder for you, is often time consuming and difficult. Take your time; a few months spent in your search will be well worth it.

The Newfoundland pups are born and raised in the house with human and newfie contact. They are socialized with people (All my grooming clients get to play with the pups when they come!) They go on walkabouts with the older newfie crew and get to ride in the truck.

For more information e-mail: linda@osanewf.com or fill out the Newfoundland puppie questionnaire so I will have you on file.

Osanewf will not sell or share this information with anyone without your consent and then only to other breeders.

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A Newfoundland puppy is just like any other dog and needs gentle, but firm training to make him a welcome addition to a human family. His natural eagerness to please makes him easy to train. Combined with these characteristics is the Newfoundland's physical beauty. In spite of his considerable bulk he can move with dignity and grace. His thick coat adds a touch of glamour. The head is truly noble, but with a kindly expression in the deep set eyes. A dog like this is a companion of whom you can be very proud.

Newfoundlands love people and thrive on human companionship. The Newfoundland does not do well left alone and therefore should not just be an outside dog. Newfoundlands respond to warmth and affection which make them a highly adaptable breed.

Puppies and adults usually adjust easily to loving new homes. Newfoundlands are highly intelligent and have an intense desire to please.

Finding a puppy A Newfoundland puppy should never be bought on impulse. Like pups of many breeds, they are irresistible. Unfortunately, however, too many Newfoundlands end up in dog pounds or abandoned when that cute fuzzy puppy grows into a 150 pound dog who won't stay out of the swimming pool.



Newfoundlands
are heavy seasonal shedders, and due to the loose lip flews, they drool and can sling slobber up to 20 feet. While they can be kept out doors in the coldest weather, they prefer to be in the house, close to their family, so they are not the breed for someone who is house proud. If you really want to buy a Newfoundland puppy, try to visit a kennel or breeder first to meet one of these dogs in person. Spend some time with adult Newfoundlands, then decide if this is still the right breed for you.

A responsible Newfoundland breeder will welcome your visit, and will guarantee, in writing, against hip dysplasia and other congenital defects, including a heart defect known as subaortic stenosis, a condition that is a problem for the breed. A Newfoundland requires thorough combing once a week (more during shedding season), and requires a fair amount of brisk exercise with you; otherwise he will probably be just as happy to lie around becoming unhealthy, fat, and lazy and so will you.

Once your puppy is old enough to receive his rabies shot, it is time to enroll him in a basic obedience class. He will love learning to please you. Within months, he will grow into a large draft animal, capable of moving 2000 pounds, but through obedience training, he'll learn to adjust his great strength and to be careful not to injure his human companions. Even though he'll grow quickly and can weigh 100 pounds or more in less than a year, he'll still be a puppy, with puppy bones, muscles, and brain that need time to mature. Like most large breeds, he'll not be truly grown up until he's at least two or three years old.

Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a problem in the breed and can be crippling for a dog of this size. It is highly advisable to buy a puppy only from OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) certified parentage, or dogs who have had equivalent X-ray certification of their joints (hips and elbows are both a good idea).

Cardiac Problems
Cardiac problems also occur. Newfoundlands have a genetic predisposition for hereditary heart disease known as sub-aortic stenosis (SAS). Responsible breeders screen their puppies for SAS at 8-12 weeks of age by having a veterinary cardiologist listen to the puppy's heart. All adult Newfoundlands should be recleared of SAS before breeding.

Cystinuria
Cystinuria (a urinary tract problem) is also a problem but unlike other diseases there is now a genetic marker for it. This means that tested dogs can be clear, a carrier or affected. Having the marker gene will make it possible to eradicate this disease. All breeding newfoundlands should have this tested for as well especially since there is a marker gene.

CERF
CERF is a canine registry for eye diseases. The eyes are checked annually for many abnormalities.

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