Our Puppies
Buying a puppy from an ethical breeder is very different from what you can expect from majority of those that are advertised on Facebook, Kijiji, Craigslist or other platforms. There is no Click to Buy, no first come first served, and no puppy to pull out from a kennel as requests come in.
There is, however someone
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To make sure you know the good, the bad and the ugly
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Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of every dog they not only produce but own
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Who takes time to pour over dogs, pedigrees and health clearances in hopes of improving their next generation
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Who works and/or shows their dogs to prove they are good representations of the breed so that you're actually getting a puppy with the characteristics you fell in love with
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Rain or shine they are there for the lifetime of each puppy they produce
Cost of a Puppy
Breeding ethically is costly. The price of a Lanfear puppy is currently $5000 total, and while that may seem expensive, trust me when I say this: I do not profit from breeding. Every single penny goes right back into my breeding program and dogs so that I may continue to breed for the healthiest newfoundlands with fantastic temperaments that fit the breed standard. If you're curious, click here to see a breakdown of what goes into the cost of a puppy.
What you receive with your puppy:
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Lifetime breeder support and advice
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Canadian Kennel Club limited (non-breeding) registration
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M4S ID Microchip registered with CKC and CANADACHIP national pet recovery program
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Comprehensive puppy package detailing all things newf: socializing, training, exercise, vaccines, diet, common health issues, etc
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Physical exam and age-appropriate vaccines (minimum 1 distemper/parvovirus) given by a licensed veterinarian
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30 day free trial of Trupanion Pet Insurance
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Age-appropriate deworming (typically done at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks)
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Heart echo-dopplered by Dr. Yevhen Miskarov. While he is not yet board-certified in Canada, he practiced as a board-certified cardiologist in Ukraine for 16 years prior to coming here
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Raised with Puppy Culture/Avidog training methods
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Blanket containing mother/littermates' scent
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A familiar toy
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A 4 generation pedigree showing health clearances
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A starter collar/leash set and customized pet ID tag
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Sample of food and coupon for free trial bag
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Clicker for clicker training your puppy
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If, for any reason you are unable to keep your dog, we will ALWAYS take the dog back no matter what
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Application Process
Finding the right homes for my puppies is something I take very seriously. I'm looking for families who share similar care and training philosophies, have taken the time to research the newfoundland breed and my breeding program, and are prepared to make a lifetime commitment. This is a two-way street—I encourage you to research breeders carefully and make sure Lanfear is the right fit for you, too.
Step 1: Apply
When Puppy Applications are open, complete our application. Applications are reviewed carefully and are not approved on a first-come, first-served basis. If I think you may be a good fit for one of my puppies, I'll arrange a phone interview.
Step 2: Let's Chat!
Phone interviews may take place before or after puppies are born and give us a chance to get to know each other better, clarify anything from your application, and answer questions on both sides. Completing a phone interview does not guarantee a puppy from that litter.
Step 3: Contract & Holding Fee
I generally begin selecting families for a litter once the puppies are around 3–4 weeks old and past the delicate neonatal stage. Some puppies may be held back until 8–10 weeks of age for further evaluation before I decide whether to retain them or place them in a pet or show home. If you're selected for a puppy from the litter, I'll send you our Puppy Contract. A $1,000 non-refundable* Holding Fee is due when the signed contract is returned and reserves a puppy for you from that litter.
*If I am unable to provide a suitable puppy from the litter due to a health concern, lack of an appropriate match, or other reason, your Holding Fee will be refunded in full.
Step 4: Puppy Evaluations & Matching
As the puppies grow, I evaluate their structure, temperament, personality and energy level to determine which puppy is best suited to each family. I may have a good idea of potential matches by 8–9 weeks, but placements are not finalized yet.
Step 5: Cardiac Screening & Final Placements
At 10+ weeks, every puppy receives an echocardiogram with doppler. Once cardiac screening is complete, show/breeding prospects and final family matches are determined. Families are then notified of their puppy, pickup or transportation is arranged, and the remaining balance is due at pickup or before transportation.
