Bear Paw Newfoundlands

Rita A.

Breeder of Newfoundlands

  • Tully, NY
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Erin

Ready May 23

3 weeks old · Female

Mini Muffin

Ready May 16

4 weeks old · Female

Upcoming litters

George
Luna

Planned Newfoundland litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 2026
George
Queen

Planned Newfoundland litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 2026
George
Roxie

Planned Newfoundland litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026

Meet the breeder

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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Rita partners with them to find the best puppy match.

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rita.

Breeder's location

Meet in Tully, NY

270 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Syracuse Hancock Airport

290 miles away

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More about Rita

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Rita has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Rita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Rita’s links

Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

Parent 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.

  • ed

    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.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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