I no longer breed Newfoundlands - HOWEVER, look carefully at the information below, if the person you buy a puppy from does not explain the downside of Newfies and does not vet you very carefully and if they do not endorse their registrations 'not for breeding' - DO NOT buy a puppy from them find a reputable breeder, talk to the Newfoundland Club.

All homes will be vetted, references required, ie from vet, grooming parlour, previous breeder.

Overseas enquiries for show homes only (pets will not be sold abroad) will require three references one must be from a Newfoundland breeder.

All puppies are sold with written contracts

UK sales:- Registrations will be endorsed Not for Breeding and Not for Export no exceptions, endorsement not for breeding may be lifted in show dogs only under strict conditions, my decision is final. This is to protect the dogs!

Full advice and help given for your dogs life, grooming/trimming demonstrations freely given when requested, help with showing etc given as required.

I am always here to help and offer advice

Please remember:-

Newfoundlands are very big dogs, they take up a lot of space in your home, they can be messy – slobber, fur and lots of mud! They are not a dog for the house proud, you will need hard washable floors and walls, no ornaments at tail hieght, and no food left out at all!
Newfoundlands require a lot of grooming, preferably a bath every two weeks minimum for show dogs, this can be reduced to every 4-5 weeks for pets. If you cannot bath your dog yourself you will need to pay someone else to do it for you – usually around £40 at grooming parlour – every month.

In addition a weekly groom is essential combing your dog out will take 1-2 hours each week.

They cost around £10 per week to feed, vets bills are huge, worming £10 for one dose, flea treatments £20, one week of anti biotics upto £100. Insurance is a must!

Also a cute 8 week puppy weighs in at about 6-8 stone at 6 months, they do not realise their own size, they are hooligans! In fact up to the age of two years they are generally quite mad.

Newfs are very boistrous and lively through their puppy and teen years, they are very rough when playing with other dogs due to their size – the other dogs don’t always like it – unless they are a Newf of course!
Your puppy will only become a gentle and docile Newfoundland OVER the age of two years and only if well trained and socialised. Until then be prepared!

You must train and socialise your dog from day one, he must know right from wrong, acceptable and not acceptable, he will only know these things if you tell him. Dogs are pack animals and need a pack leader, this is the most dominant person in the home, if you do not become pack leader your dog will.

Your dog must be accustomed to new surroundings, people and dogs from a young age, join a puppy training class, take your dog to Tesco and sit outside with him, anything to get them used to change.

Please for the sake of your dog and this wonderful breed, do not take on a Newfoundland unless you are fully prepared for all of the above – and more.

Lastly

Can you hold a 8-10 stone Newfoundland on the lead if he decides to go!?

Do you want to mop your floors and home twice a day in the winter, once in the summer?

Can you afford to keep a Newf?

Is your car big enough?

Is your home big enough? You cannot leave a Newf outside alone for long periods.

Do you have the time and energy to devote to a dog, to train and love him?

Are you prepared for a one dog demolition derby?

Only if you have answered yes to all of the above should you consider having a Newfoundland.

If you wish to enquire about a puppy or young adult Newfoundland please e mail address below.

Puppies are priced at:-

Show prospects start at £1000.00
Pets start at £800.00

Puppies are sold with Puppy pack with guidance on rearing, grooming, feeding etc, KC registration (endorsed), full pedigree, 3kg food, all puppies are fully wormed with details given but are not innoculated at 8 weeks, this should be done at your own vets. We also offer free insurance for either 6 or 12 weeks.

I provide full backup help and advice for the rest of your dog's life.

Occasionally I may have young adults available to vetted permanent homes, these adults are generally for adoption only – not for sale, though a donation to Newfoundland rescue is required if you would like to be considered to adopt one of these dogs.

Please register your interest by e-mailing newf.enquiries@bigtop.me.uk

N.B. There may be a wait of several months before a young dog becomes available.

BIGTOP NEWFOUNDLANDS
Rachael Kingsley
Based in the West Midlands 10mins Junc 2 M5
Tel:- 01384 350030 or 07977 936102