I'm Rita A., the breeder behind Bear Paw Newfoundlands located in Tully, NY. Puppies have received two rounds of vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, receive certificate of health, we offer a 1-year health guarantee. They are AKC Registered, come with puppy care package including Bear Paw Newfoundlands tote bag, collar, leash, toy and scented blanket. Additional puppy packages available for purchase.
Q. & A. with Rita
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and brown, white and black, black, brown, and gray. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Joli
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Wilma
Went home
Female
Whitney
Went home
Female
Winni
Went home
Female
Wilber
Went home
Male
Wanda
Went home
Female
Walter
Went home
Male
Weeny
Went home
Female
Wyonna
Went home
Female
Watson
Went home
Male
Whisper
Went home
Female
Whiskey
Went home
Male
Waldo
Went home
Male
Winston
Went home
Male
Wollee
Went home
Male
Wendy
Went home
Female
Yukon
Went home
Male
Yuki
Went home
Female
Yasha
Went home
Female
Yoda
Went home
Male
Yogi
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Rita
Rita has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price is Limited AKC Registration. Vaccinated, microchipped, Certificate of health, 1 year health guarantee and Puppy Care Package.
Full registration available for Breeding & showing homes only.
. Deposits secure your place in line of choosing at 6-8 weeks old. There is no guarantee of gender or coat color will be available. Deposits are Non-Refundable but can be moved to future litters. $500 is due at 6 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rita may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Rita offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Rita directly.
Bear Paw Newfoundlands meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Rita A.
Litter update on 27 Oct. •
6 weeks vet check up!
George and Luna's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 10 Oct. •
Newborn pups!
Walter and Zoe's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 09 Oct. •
Happy Birthday!
Walter and Zoe's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 07 Oct. •
Zoey had her confirmation scan today? We expect 3 puppies. 🐶
Walter and Zoe's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 26 Sept. •
🍎 3 weeks old!
George and Luna's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 22 Sept. •
Luna’s pups are almost 3 weeks old. 2 available.
George and Luna's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 11 Sept. •
9 week vet check up!
George and Narcissa “Sissa”'s litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 09 Sept. •
Luna’s puppies are 4 days old!
George and Luna's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 06 Sept. •
Luna’s puppies are here!
George and Luna's litter
Rita A.
Litter update on 05 Sept. •
Sissa’s pups are 8 weeks old!
George and Narcissa “Sissa”'s litter
Parent dogs
Trolli, mom
Newfoundland
About Trolli
Trolli is an absolute cuddle bug. She absolutely loves to be groomed, her facing is the blow dryer. Shes silly & stubborn in the most classic Newfie way.
Striker- Retired, dad
Newfoundland
About Striker- Retired
Striker- Retired is a male Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rita decided to make him part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bree- Retired, mom
Newfoundland
About Bree- Retired
Bree- Retired is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Stella- Retired, mom
Newfoundland
About Stella- Retired
Stella- Retired is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Max- Retired, dad
Newfoundland
About Max- Retired
Max- Retired is a male Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rita decided to make him part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Venus, mom
Newfoundland
About Venus
Venus is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Gracie, mom
Newfoundland
About Gracie
Gracie is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
XOX, mom
Newfoundland
About XOX
Xox is a sweet young lady. She is 2 years old and has a calm disposition.
Charlie, dad
Newfoundland
About Charlie
Charlie is a Goofy water loving boy. He really enjoys swimming and napping on the boat.
Zoe, mom
Newfoundland
About Zoe
OFA Hip Certified
Queen, mom
Newfoundland
About Queen
Queen is a gorgeous, gentle, silly girl. She is about to turn 3 years old and has been long awaiting her turn to nurture some puppies of her own. She has passed her "babysitting" classes and is healthy and strong. We can't wait to meet her babies.
George, dad
Newfoundland
About George
Georgie Porgie Puddin Pie "George" (OFA Hip, Embark Tested, Cystinuria clear) Goofy, loving and adorable!
Luna, mom
Newfoundland
About Luna
Luna is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Winni, mom
Newfoundland
About Winni
Winni is one of our own girls we kept for our program. She is a very sweet, attentive and loving first time mother.
Izzy is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Jane, mom
Newfoundland
About Jane
Jane is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Bear Paw Newfoundlands reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Newfoundlands.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Cystinuria Type 1A, Newfoundland Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Rita to bring home their puppies.
Kristy H.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Great experience! Rita and Bear Paw Newfoundlands take such care to ensure their puppies are well cared for while still with their moms, but also all the support they offered us with our sweet newfie pup. She even came to us already asking to go outside to the bathroom! We had a great experience and our puppy is smart, healthy, and sweet.
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emm d.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
It was a great experience picking up my pup from Rita of Bear Paw Newfoundlands. Teddy was well cared for and has settled very nicely into his new home and family.