Our dogs health is our number one priority! We always do wellness exams, blood panels, and OFA health clearances. We follow our vets recommended shot/worming schedule and our dogs get sentinel and revolution all year long. We also vaccinate our dogs against lyme and bordatella. We live in a climate where ticks can be present they may not carry the deadly lyme disease that affects both people and animals but I am not willing to take the chance with my babies. We vaccinate yearly with the 9-way, lyme, and bordatella. Rabies vaccines are done every 1-3 years depending on the vet.
<<What you need to know before owning a newfoundland>>
Yes Newfoundlands are know for HD and ED (hip and Elbow dysplasia)
No it is not 100% hereditary- Environmental factors will also affect it
It is true that hips should be re evaluated at 24 months old even though ED and HD can be detected as early as 4 months its not an accurate diagnosis until 2 years old, in the case of a growing newfoundland hips are loose until they mature and growth plates close around 2-2.5 years old. OFA and Penn hip positioning is very important because if positioning is incorrect you can get a lower grade on hips. Correct OFA positioning can be seen on the OFFA.org website. It is important that owners understand that a veterinarian can take x rays and give you their opinion but x rays should be sent off to OFA or penn hip for final diagnosis. Prelims will change over time that is why OFA requires dogs to be at least 24 months for final certification on hips and elbows.
A newfoundland should never be over weight! I find nothing humorous in an overweight dog I believe all dogs will mature at their own time and I don't push our dogs to get big fast. Our number one priority is health. Health depends on the environment and genetics. Saying environmental factors don't affect your dogs health is ignorance. The environment is just as important as genetics. The best environment for growing dogs is soft un even ground. Don't allow jumping, running, or sliding. Un safe surfaces include concrete, tile, wood floors, and linoleum. Safe environments are carpeted or grass. Jumping in or out of vehicles is a big NO! Jumping off porches is also a big NO! Stairs at a controlled rate are okay (not good but okay) bounding upstairs with out a leash is a NO!
A newfoundland should not be neutered or spayed until 3 years old. Hormones are essential to a growing puppy and taking them away can have major consequences like hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, obesity, spay incontinence, and abnormal growth to name a few. Any extra weight on a growing puppy will have a negative affect on the joints. Studies have shown dogs spayed or neutered at a young age doubles the risk of hip dysplasia.
Nutrition is also very important. Always feed a balanced meal. Feed a high end kibble. If you are going to raw feed let your puppy's breeder know. If your new to raw feeding the breeder is bound to voice questions and/or concerns. Certain fruits and veggies are safe for dogs. Common allergens are grains and chicken. Lamb is a lean protein so its low in protein over the years I have noticed that our newfoundlands do better on a salmon, venison, or beef diet.
Allergies can happen at anytime to any dog and can be caused by anything. Allergies are not always hereditary they are also affected by the environment. Dogs with allergies still shouldn't be bred.
The most important thing when picking a puppy should be health not color or size. If you are more concerned about color than you are about health please wait on purchasing a puppy. Do a little more research and find another breeder. As a breeder the most important thing to me is health not color and not size. As a owner the most important thing to you should be health. Parents should be health tested and true to the breed standard. I am very careful when placing one of my puppies I expect puppy families to show the same responsibility and respect I shown when I got my new puppy. When I purchased my puppy I took full responsibility for my new dog before I even met him or her. We offer health guarantee's but they have certain requirements. We are trusting you with an important family member and we have expectations for each family to up hold.
Prior to leaving our puppies will have...
1st and 2nd 5 way puppy vaccine
1st and 2nd nasal bordatella
Depending on age they might also get their 7 way booster
1st 5 way booster and nasal bordatella are given between 6 and 8 weeks
2nd 5 way booster and nasal bordatella are given at 10 weeks
Puppy wellness checks and Cardio checks are done after 10 weeks old
Between 10.5-16 weeks old our babies are ready for their forever homes! We always provide families with shot/worming record and wellness exam report.
Revolution is a heart guard, flea, and tick preventative applied at 6 weeks old.
<<What you need to know before owning a newfoundland>>
Yes Newfoundlands are know for HD and ED (hip and Elbow dysplasia)
No it is not 100% hereditary- Environmental factors will also affect it
It is true that hips should be re evaluated at 24 months old even though ED and HD can be detected as early as 4 months its not an accurate diagnosis until 2 years old, in the case of a growing newfoundland hips are loose until they mature and growth plates close around 2-2.5 years old. OFA and Penn hip positioning is very important because if positioning is incorrect you can get a lower grade on hips. Correct OFA positioning can be seen on the OFFA.org website. It is important that owners understand that a veterinarian can take x rays and give you their opinion but x rays should be sent off to OFA or penn hip for final diagnosis. Prelims will change over time that is why OFA requires dogs to be at least 24 months for final certification on hips and elbows.
A newfoundland should never be over weight! I find nothing humorous in an overweight dog I believe all dogs will mature at their own time and I don't push our dogs to get big fast. Our number one priority is health. Health depends on the environment and genetics. Saying environmental factors don't affect your dogs health is ignorance. The environment is just as important as genetics. The best environment for growing dogs is soft un even ground. Don't allow jumping, running, or sliding. Un safe surfaces include concrete, tile, wood floors, and linoleum. Safe environments are carpeted or grass. Jumping in or out of vehicles is a big NO! Jumping off porches is also a big NO! Stairs at a controlled rate are okay (not good but okay) bounding upstairs with out a leash is a NO!
A newfoundland should not be neutered or spayed until 3 years old. Hormones are essential to a growing puppy and taking them away can have major consequences like hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, obesity, spay incontinence, and abnormal growth to name a few. Any extra weight on a growing puppy will have a negative affect on the joints. Studies have shown dogs spayed or neutered at a young age doubles the risk of hip dysplasia.
Nutrition is also very important. Always feed a balanced meal. Feed a high end kibble. If you are going to raw feed let your puppy's breeder know. If your new to raw feeding the breeder is bound to voice questions and/or concerns. Certain fruits and veggies are safe for dogs. Common allergens are grains and chicken. Lamb is a lean protein so its low in protein over the years I have noticed that our newfoundlands do better on a salmon, venison, or beef diet.
Allergies can happen at anytime to any dog and can be caused by anything. Allergies are not always hereditary they are also affected by the environment. Dogs with allergies still shouldn't be bred.
The most important thing when picking a puppy should be health not color or size. If you are more concerned about color than you are about health please wait on purchasing a puppy. Do a little more research and find another breeder. As a breeder the most important thing to me is health not color and not size. As a owner the most important thing to you should be health. Parents should be health tested and true to the breed standard. I am very careful when placing one of my puppies I expect puppy families to show the same responsibility and respect I shown when I got my new puppy. When I purchased my puppy I took full responsibility for my new dog before I even met him or her. We offer health guarantee's but they have certain requirements. We are trusting you with an important family member and we have expectations for each family to up hold.
Prior to leaving our puppies will have...
1st and 2nd 5 way puppy vaccine
1st and 2nd nasal bordatella
Depending on age they might also get their 7 way booster
1st 5 way booster and nasal bordatella are given between 6 and 8 weeks
2nd 5 way booster and nasal bordatella are given at 10 weeks
Puppy wellness checks and Cardio checks are done after 10 weeks old
Between 10.5-16 weeks old our babies are ready for their forever homes! We always provide families with shot/worming record and wellness exam report.
Revolution is a heart guard, flea, and tick preventative applied at 6 weeks old.
Vet visit Feb 2017 for OFA prelim hips/elbows, OFA Heart/patella/shoulders, and in house thyroid