BlackLightning
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One resource that doesn’t always get mentioned to puppy buyers is the Newfoundland Dog Database. This online resource is a free database of Newfoundland Dog pedigrees by breeder. The database does have its limitations (sometimes not all dogs are listed, there can occasionally be mistakes in pedigrees, and there is a timing delay), but it is still a really valuable resource!
For instance, a puppy buyer can search the pedigrees for an entire kennel, or a specific dog/bitch from a kennel. Let’s say you are looking at a litter of puppies from a particular bitch named “Kennel Name’s I’ve had a lot of puppies” – you can do a search for that particular bitch and see how many litters she has had and how often (approximately, as I said, there are time delays in the database). A bitch should not be bred on back to back heats over and over and you should also note how many litters a particular bitch has had. This database helps give you an idea of whether... that particular breeder really has the bitch’s health in mind when breeding.
Here is an actual search result (kennel name not stated, but I will tell those that want to know)
I searched a particular bitch and asked to see all pups from this mother.
Here are the dates of her (5) litters:
Feb 11, 2008 – first litter
August 19, 2008 – 6 months after first litter
March 18, 2009 – 7 months after second litter
May 8, 2010 – 14 months after third litter
February 19, 2011 – 10 months after fourth litter
To me, the above information indicates that this is not a breeder I am interested in getting a puppy from!! This bitch has had 5 litters in 3 years and for at least three of those litters, the bitch was bred on back to back heats!
Here is another example. Same kennel, different bitch.
17-Feb-08
17-Oct-08 – 8 months after first litter
18-Mar-09 – 5 months after second litter!!
19-Oct-09 – 7 months after third litter
7-Nov-10 – 12.5 months after fourth litter
For those that are doing their puppy research, consider using the database! It isn’t perfect, but it is still a great tool and you may have some questions for your future breeder based on the results you find.
The database can be found at the following link: http://www.newfoundlanddog-database.net/en/
You just need to sign up for a free account and you can access all kinds of Newfoundland pedigrees! Even if you are not looking for a pup, the database can be a lot of fun – it can be used to go back and trace your own Newf’s heritage!
For instance, a puppy buyer can search the pedigrees for an entire kennel, or a specific dog/bitch from a kennel. Let’s say you are looking at a litter of puppies from a particular bitch named “Kennel Name’s I’ve had a lot of puppies” – you can do a search for that particular bitch and see how many litters she has had and how often (approximately, as I said, there are time delays in the database). A bitch should not be bred on back to back heats over and over and you should also note how many litters a particular bitch has had. This database helps give you an idea of whether... that particular breeder really has the bitch’s health in mind when breeding.
Here is an actual search result (kennel name not stated, but I will tell those that want to know)
I searched a particular bitch and asked to see all pups from this mother.
Here are the dates of her (5) litters:
Feb 11, 2008 – first litter
August 19, 2008 – 6 months after first litter
March 18, 2009 – 7 months after second litter
May 8, 2010 – 14 months after third litter
February 19, 2011 – 10 months after fourth litter
To me, the above information indicates that this is not a breeder I am interested in getting a puppy from!! This bitch has had 5 litters in 3 years and for at least three of those litters, the bitch was bred on back to back heats!
Here is another example. Same kennel, different bitch.
17-Feb-08
17-Oct-08 – 8 months after first litter
18-Mar-09 – 5 months after second litter!!
19-Oct-09 – 7 months after third litter
7-Nov-10 – 12.5 months after fourth litter
For those that are doing their puppy research, consider using the database! It isn’t perfect, but it is still a great tool and you may have some questions for your future breeder based on the results you find.
The database can be found at the following link: http://www.newfoundlanddog-database.net/en/
You just need to sign up for a free account and you can access all kinds of Newfoundland pedigrees! Even if you are not looking for a pup, the database can be a lot of fun – it can be used to go back and trace your own Newf’s heritage!