A friend of mine is looking for a Newfie pup, she hasn't owned this breed before but has read up on health tests and of course knows they are huge, hairy and slobbery!
Could someone in the breed pm me some good breeders names/affixes and maybe some to steer clear of, (in confidence of course), also what sort of price should she be paying, they seem to vary so much, and I know a high price doesn't always equal the best quality!

Just to add, we will be going to some shows to have a look too
Thanks in advance.

Bump

Would she be interested in going to some shows to meet some of the Newfs out there. They also do carting and swimming events and they maybe worth checking out. There is a 3 breed combined events this sat for Newfs, BMD and Leo's!! It's in the south somewhere and can get details if they are interested. Or get to some champ shows? Its a great starting point to start speaking to owners and breeders and finding out what type/lines she likes.
I don't have the breed but know a few people that do, but this is where i'd start if looking at a new breed, its where I started with getting into BMD's.

I'm not comfortable with naming names (either good or bad) but I would strongly advise that your friend makes contact with the one of the breed clubs:
http://www.thenewfoundlandclub.co.uk/
http://www.northernnewfoundlandclub.org.uk

When looking at pups, ensure that the parents have had ALL the relevant health tests with acceptable results:
Hip scores - current breed meen score is 26 and, obvioulsy, the lower the better
Elbow scores - some breeders are neglecting this one but it's just as important as hips, IMO. Score should be 0
Heart - should be echo doppler tested with a clear result.
Cystinuria - DNA tested 'clear'

Accept nothing less.  There are very successful dogs out there  being bred from that have not had all these tests, or have had unsatisfactory results in one or more and the breeders are perpetuating joint and heart problems in the breed.  These breeders may well be among those that some would point you towards as being 'good' ones you sometimes need to dig a bit to get the whole picture so your friend should be prepared to do her own vetting of a breeder.

If your friend wants to see the breed ,this saturday 31st the annual water trials are being held at ragley hall in warwickshire  also the joint champ show is the following weekend 7.8.10 at the kennel club building at stoneleigh

> saturday 31st the annual water trials are being held at ragley hall in warwickshire

Thats what i was talking about, not so south then.. Shame i'm working otherwise i'd of taken my boys along for the fun!!

also the southern newfoundland club are holding their fun day on the 31st in wiltshire , it might be that one you are thinking about

> fun day on the 31st in wiltshire

Oooh might even be that one .... Its the one where there is a fun show with BMD's and Leo's..All to do with water sessions too..

Thanks all, yes she has looked into health tests, and we are going to the champ show on the 7th, didn't know about the event on 31st, ta for that.
I understand not wanting to name names, (good or bad)!
Just a question, is it ok to breed a cystinuria carrier dog to a clear bitch, as I've seen a litter advertised where this is the case?

yes it can be done but all pups must be tested

yes thats the funday in wiltshire .

Speak to Steve Hanningfield newfi's he is very helpful and he also has his own website you could e-mail him.

Sue, do you know anything about the Big Active Dog weekend??  First weekend in Sept, down South somewhere.  Can't find anymore details but really want to go!

Been having a look Susie and there isn't any links for our breed, Newfs or Danes. Guessing you checked on the Leo sites..
Not heard anything about it, but sounds like fun. Is is the same weekend as Richmond ch show?
I'll ask someone in the know in my breed and see if they've heard of anything

http://www.uklaleos.com/html/body_dates.html

don't know if this is the one, Nr Stowmarket in Suffolk, I have a copy of booking form etc if you want it. ........Good day out.....even with a GSD
Chris

That's the one, thanks so much Chris.  Hoping to travel down straight from City of Bhm.  I'm toddling off to email Lee straight away : )

Sue, see Chris's link below, it's the weekend of City of Birmingham.

Will give them a call as can't see any dates for 2010 on the website!!

Lol! Look at me, so excited I didn't notice!  It's definitely on 4/5 Sept though, will you let me know if you get any info before me?? x

Will do.. I can make the 4th Sept only, but defo up for going to that with the boys!!

If you want to pm me with email address I can send you an attachment with the booking form and the w/end programme.
Chris

One parent can be a Cystinuria carrier as long as they are bred to a clear partner - this ensures no pups carry the condition

approx 50 % Of the progeny will then be carriers alson, but NOT have the condition - just CARRIERS