Champion-Sired Litter - Puppies Available to Approved Homes Gabe babies, 5 weeks old. In our breeding program, we strive to exemplify, first and foremost, the temperament stated in the Newfoundland breed standard in every puppy we produce- for, without temperament, there is no Newfoundland. We occasionally have puppies available and are planning a few wonderful litters for 2010. The first step in our screening process is our Questionnaire. Interested parties, please fill out the questionnaire, or email us, and we will get back to you at our earliest convenience. Contact us for available puppies! Emails or phone calls (585.591.0962) welcomed. "The Newfoundland is a sweet-dispositioned dog that acts neither dull nor ill-tempered. He is a devoted companion. "Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed." -- Newfoundland Breed Standard In the search for a Newfoundland puppy, we would hope that anyone contacting us would have researched the breed thoroughly- Newfoundlands are not the right dog for everyone- they can be messy, they get very large and can make noise ( depending on the circumstance). Below are some facts about this breed, and a few facts about our own breeding program. At Renaissance Newfoundlands, we take breeding very seriously- our dogs are fed a Holistic Diet which includes organic grains, antibiotic and hormone free-range meats w/giblets + liver, organic vegetables and fruits, plus organic cultured milk products (yogurt w/ live cultures), free-range eggs, and a multitude of immune boosting and life-giving supplements. Our pregnant females follow Dr Belfield's Vitamin C protocol to prevent hip and elbow dysplasia in their puppies. The puppies themselves are supplemented with liquid Vitamin C at a very early age as a preventative. Nothing is spared nor are any corners cut in our quest to produce healthy, sound, long-lived and well socialized puppies. We only breed a few carefully planned, quality litters per year. Our puppies are born and raised in our home for early imprinting, which we feel is crucial for the building blocks to lifelong love and loyalty. Handled since birth, they are very much bonded to human touch and voice, very early in their lives. All puppies that we breed are Cardiologist Cleared at Cornell University by Board Certified Cardiologists prior to placement and are out of fully tested parents (hips/elbows/hearts/cystinuria) As reputable breeders, we stand behind the quality of the pups we breed and are continually raising the bar for the health of the Newfoundland breed as a whole. We offer a comprehensive health guarantee with every puppy we place- provided all nutritional and supplemental requirements, *as stated in our contract*, are followed implicitly. We also educate prospective adoptive homes about the implications of environment on the structural health of growing Newfoundlands. Each puppy is given an aptitude test, so we can better match each individual pup with their prospective owners. As we know both our dogs and puppies inherently, we can help you choose which puppy personality would best suit your lifestyle. We offer lifetime Breeder Support, and are never too busy to help by giving advice, or lend a 'listening' ear. We enjoy staying in close contact with each and every person we place a puppy with for the life of their puppy. As responsible breeders, we will take back any puppy/dog bred by us whose owners are no longer able to keep them for whatever reason at any point in the dog’s life. We consider ourselves abundantly blessed to have owned and loved this special breed for almost 30 years, and we want to make sure that the 'Newfie Experience' is a joyful and memorable one for each and every person who adopts a puppy from us. Newfoundland Puppy Tips: Puppies should start a grooming regimen as soon as they come to their new homes. Nails should be trimmed weekly, and pups should be brushed daily at first. Obedience training is essential for Newfoundland puppies. We encourage our puppy people to take their puppies to obedience classes as soon as their series of shots has been completed (4 months). Until that time, the basic commands of “sit’ ‘come’ ‘stay’ and ‘down’ can be worked on at home. Newfoundland puppies must have firm footing to grow properly- no slippery floors- buy area rugs because continual slipping and falling can and does cause life-long joint problems including hip and elbow dysplasia. Newfoundland puppies must NOT be left unattended with older, larger dogs- all play with larger dogs should be supervised until the Newf pup is over one year old. Newfoundland puppies must never be walked until exhaustion- self-play in a fully fenced yard is preferred, because the puppies can lie down and rest when they are tired. Being made to endure long, arduous walks can cause life-long joint problems in the young Newfoundland puppy. Newfie pups should not be made to walk up or down stairs until they are over four months old- until that time, they should be carried. Also, once they are ready to walk up and down stairs, they should be guided by their collar until they have mastered them. Keep those puppies thin! A Newfie pup of correct weight throughout the first twelve months should be able to have their ribs felt easily- if you have to push through a layer of fat to feel their ribs, they’re too heavy! Heavy puppies can and do have life-long joint problems including hip and elbow dysplasia, because their young joints were inappropriately made to carry an excess burden from their heavy frames- your pup will reach his genetic potential, but it is best to grow them out slowly! The most important things to know are: Newfs are unlike any other dog in the world- do not acquire a Newf pup if you are not truly committed to giving this dog every creature comfort on earth- by this I mean your time, your energy, your affection, your joy and your love, plus your financial commitment in taking care of them if anything should happen down the road. Maintaining them is a huge commitment through grooming, plus nutrition is key to their health and longevity and of course they require daily exercise. These are not dogs that can be put on a shelf and left to themselves- they want to be an integral part of your life, *as they should be*, and once obtained, your life will never be quite the same. Whether you adopt a puppy from Renaissance Newfoundlands or another breeder, please make certain to ask this set of questions. It will help inform you to make the right decision! In searching for a Newfoundland pup- these are some questions to ask the breeder: Where do the dogs live? Does the breeder work outside the home? What were the parents fed prior to breeding? (Critically important for the pups’ future health.) Where are the puppies born and raised? How much time was spent socializing the pups? Are the pups’ hearts’ checked by a board certified cardiologist? (This one thing is one of THE most important things to ask) Health clearances on the parents. Pedigrees (what the breeder was trying to accomplish by putting these two dogs together). Will the breeder be there for you for the life of the pup? Will the breeder take the pup back if somewhere down the road you can’t keep him/her? What were the pups fed from weaning on? (Critically important for future health and longevity.) Does the breeder show their dogs to get an assessment of their breeding program? Why do they breed Newfoundlands? (There is absolutely no money to be made when a person breeds these dogs correctly- it is absolutely a labor of love.) Are the temperaments of their dogs solid and do they define the breed standard? (If they don’t act like a Newf, move on, there are wonderful representatives of the breed out there who do.) **** These are just a few questions to ask to make an informed decision of whether or not a breeder is the *right one* for you. Return to Main All design, coding, graphics and upkeep by Baywolf Studio