Puppies are NOT good gifts…
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Unless you have done your research on the pup you’re trying to get AND you are ready to sign on the dotted line for FOREVER life with this pup, through thick and thin. This is not meant to be judgment at all. I write this with the heart of wanting to just paint a picture. As any responsible breeder would, I take back any and all pups who can no longer stay with their new families. Thankfully, this doesn’t typically happen. However, when it does, it’s heartbreaking in so many ways. Newfies are clingy, human bonding, big beasts of love. No matter their surroundings, they will attach to their people. Having to see them going from one to another is painful. They dont understand what they’ve done wrong and why their families no longer want them. This is something that I try, very hard, to prevent. Thankfully, this has only happened 3 times out of 117, so I count my blessings. I just wanted everyone to understand that while it may be super cute to gift your children, partner or special someone in your life with a pup, if you, yourself are not ready to assume full care and responsibility of that pup, please reconsider. You don’t want to disappoint your special person, yourself or your pup for that matter. It’s embarrassing, hard to live with, and sad all around. I have made a video for anyone who’s interested in a pup from me but have never owned a Newfoundland before. I think this video is the perfect way to determine if you’re ready for this LIFELONG commitment. In this video, I share all the things that come along with this Newfie life. I wouldn’t trade it for the world but it’s not for everyone. If you are thinking a Newfie pup would be the perfect gift, wether for you or for someone else, please watch this video. If you still think it’s a good idea, I would be happy to talk with you further.
It’s important to remember that Newfies have hearts just as big as they are, and they don’t deserve to have them broken when all they are guilty of is loving unconditionally…and maybe some shenanigans here and there…or everywhere. 😂
ps ~ 10%-11% of pups are returned after the holidays. Rescues have to deal with record spikes and are often left with no other choice than to turn them away or worse, euthanize them! Please do your research so you don’t end up contributing to these numbers
