Thank you every one!
It is a very exciting time for us and I am happy to share this wonderful event. The technology available is always amazing and certainly something I am very grateful for.
I will post updates and photos as soon as I can, mostly on my website's Newf Nursery page. Cannot promise pictures right away, but will do the best I can considering how busy we will be in just a few days!
This is our first litter and I must say it is not something we took lightly - we put a lot of thought into this BEFORE we decided to breed Saphira. First and foremost, she had to have the beautiful Newfoundland temperament! Next, she had to pass all her health clearances - no exceptions. Then, we evaluated her structure comparing to the breed standard. Once these things were done, then and only then, did we truly consider breeding her. Next, was the task of finding a suitable stud - this was another process which took a great deal of time in thought and research. It's not just a matter of finding a nice looking male, but careful selection based on pedigrees, health clearances, what is behind and what they are producing, what we are trying to improve with this breeding, and more. Questions we asked ourselves; Why do I want to breed her? - What do I want to accomplish? - Can this improve the line? - Do we have the financial means for a breeding? - and a myriad of other questions.
Breeding is certainly not for the weak and should not be taken lightly! And I can honestly say, I have so much more respect for all the reputable breeders out there - they have invested so very much into this breed. I am a member of several regional clubs, as well as NCA - to me, this is another important area - the information, training, education, etc. is invaluable!
Again, this is a very exciting time for us and the opportunity to share this experience is phenomenal and hopefully a little educational for others. For anyone considering breeding, please take the time to research and find a reputable breeder-mentor before doing so. And for anyone looking for a Newfoundland puppy, the same is true - find a reputable breeder and mentor, someone who will be there for the lifetime of their puppies, and will offer guidance and education.
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