Interested In A Newfoundland Puppy?

Finding Out If The Newfoundland Is The Right Dog For You

Is a Newf for you?

The Newfoundland Club of America and most of the regional clubs provide referral to Newfoundland breeders. Selecting the right breeder can be the most important step you will take. While we cannot select one specific breeder for you, NCA can provide some suggestions to help you.

An excellent way to begin is to go to a dog show. To find out when and where a show will be held in your area, try the following sources: your regional Newfoundland club; ask a local veterinarian if he has clients whom show dogs that you may contact; or contact the American Kennel Club for the name and phone number of a dog show superintendent. About a week before the show, call the superintendent and ask if, when and how many Newfs will be shown.

NCA Recommends

The Newfoundland Club of America considers the following tests as necessary for all Newfoundlands:
Hips (x-ray),
Elbows (x-ray),
Cystinuria (DNA or parentage)
Hearts (cardiologist).

Please be sure and discuss the status of these tests with your responsible breeder. Additional tests include:
CERF (eyes)
Thyroid (blood tests) and
Patellas (x-ray)
DNA Banking is also strongly encouraged.

At the show, let the exhibitors know you are there and - after the judging of Newfs is finished - ask lots of questions. Most of them will be glad to tell you about their dogs and the dogs' breeders. Some may be breeders themselves.

Good Newfs are not identical in either appearance or personality, and you will probably prefer some types more than others. Look the dogs over carefully, both during and after judging. That's what the show is for! When your ideas have crystallized to some extent, phone or write a few breeders. Do not be taken in by fancy ads; beware of a breeder who promises very much more or less than others, or whose price quotations are very much higher or lower than others. But remember that Newfoundland puppies can vary in cost depending on age and potential quality.

Visit other Regional Newf Events- Draft Tests and Water Tests are excellent places to see adult Newfoundlands in action and to meet people in your area that are active in the breed.

Check out the NCA Calendar to find Regional Club events near you

Looking for a Breeder? - Contact the NCA Breeder Referral Hotline

call 1-866-NCA-NEWF (1-866-622-6393)

or email today

Taking Care of Your Newf -

Additional Resources:

Newfoundland Club of Northern California Puppy Buyer's Packet

North Central Newfoundland Club Puppy Buyer Information Page

Newfoundland Club of Seattle Puppy Buyer Rescources

Puppy Buying Consdierations from High Country Newf Club