Looking for Breeder of Serious WORKING Newfs

[Ohana Mom]

Now back to the original topic of looking for a 'serious working Newf'. Just be sure your prepared to handle what your looking for. I know that my Lu, who was a very serious Water Rescue Dog, was A LOT for me to handle. Just because they have that drive and work ethic doesn't mean they are easy to work with. Many times they really don't need you, and you need to convince them that even though that is true, they still need to work on your command.

JMPO,

I second (or third) this comment. Our male Iz was our first Newf. We got him to do everything with - so we wanted to work - but boy were we surprised at his drive. We had read about the "couch potatoes" etc. But he was NOT that for sure! At 10 months old - man was he a handful! And our youngest Lani (his niece) well let's just say she has kept us on our toes. She has a TON of drive - but that also means she needs a job. And when she was 10 months old - if we didn't give her a job - well she'd create her own (breaking out of crates, redecorating the living room, playing with my knitting )etc....

So be prepared. They may not run as much or have as much energy as some of the other breeds - but drive is drive and it all needs to be fed and nurtured.

Good luck with your search!

 

[Angela]

I'll put in my 2 bits here! This is only my experience and opinion.

It isn't always necessary to go to the top working Newf kennels to get what you want (a Can OTCh, MOTCh, etc) because it's the drive and stamina and soundness you need to achieve those goals.

First Newf and several subsequent ones came from a breeder in WA state who does not show much, occasionally does an Am CD, never done Draft or Water.

Gus had the drive, he needed a one mile walk every time before he went in the ring, got his UD in 7 trials, lived to do obedience. (And water and draft), but he had the stamina to go and go and go.

Very few Canadians have achieved a Can OTCh with a Newf Tina, that is why I suggest you check out Howard and Deanna.

I'm not sure what the Am equivilent of a MOTCh is, anyone know?

 

[KatieB]

I think you can find a dog like this from a variety of breeders. It's less about the line and more about the specific dog and the training you do with it and the tremendous time you put into achieving those titles. There is a friend of mine who has Berners and Border Collies. She has had 4 OTCH's that I know of. 3 Berners and 1 BC. 1 of the Berners is a rescue and one of the Border Collie's is a rescue. The other two Berners are from different breeders and both were show dogs and finished championships. So I guess my point is that she's taken different breeds from different kennels and also a rescue and put an OTCH on them. She's an incredible trainer has her own training building and she attends seminars and shows most weekends. So I think especially since you mention you want to do it all that you need to search for a breeder that you click with who has personalities, health and type of dogs that you like and go from there. While obedience titles come much more easily for some than others I don't think you will find a breeder consistently breeeding for OTCH Newfs.

I can give you this Berner womans email and she can let you know what she looks for when selecting her puppies as she's gotten a UDX on almost all of her dogs and she does it with consistently high scores and multiple high in trials over Goldens and other breeds. Let me know if you're interested in chatting with her.

I also know there was a man at the national this year who took HIT with a 7 or 8 month old puppy. Scored like a 197 or something. He may be a good person to talk to about selecting the right puppy from a litter. Anyone know his name? I know the dog was out of Tamzen's litter of Virgie/Mark.

 

[CMDRTED]

You could also talk to a member of our Regional Club. Anna Lorenz
She is a newf owner, and an Obedience Judge. She could probably give you some breeders names. PM me if interested.

 

[noblenewf]

Love Goldens! My Murphy is quite the "working" dog. He has quite a drive. Keeps Gabe active. He is smart as a whip and learns things after one or two tries. They are a good pair.

 

[cedarvalleynewfoundlands]

Now back to the original topic of looking for a 'serious working Newf'. Just be sure your prepared to handle what your looking for. I know that my Lu, who was a very serious Water Rescue Dog, was A LOT for me to handle. Just because they have that drive and work ethic doesn't mean they are easy to work with. Many times they really don't need you, and you need to convince them that even though that is true, they still need to work on your command.

JMPO,

Exactly!!! A couple years back we had a puppy that was so intense we ended up having to hold on to her until she was almost 16 weeks old before we found the "perfect" home for her to go to. I knew she would need a working home or she would never be happy and would be at high risk for not working out with a lot of families. She went to a woman that did Search and Rescue in CO. She was the craziest thing I had EVER seen. I've never had a Newfie like her before, or since, but Heather, her owner in CO says she is the best SAR dog she has ever worked with, and she's trained a lot of them.

 

[sarnewfie]

I had a most amazing SAR dog myself. I even started training the foundation girl of mine in it until the group fell apart. She also was a very good working dog. I agree with everyone but KAtie B hit the nail on the head also. YOU are the one who also brings it out in your dog.