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Black Dog Newfoundlands
- Traverse City, MI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Sheila T., the breeder behind Black Dog Newfoundlands located in Traverse City, MI. At Black Dog, we believe that Newfoundlands should be intelligent, curious, healthy, loyal, social, and sweet. Our dogs are bred for temperament, structure, and health. Our Newfoundlands are from established lines of working dogs, and we continue this legacy by showing in conformation and trialing in NCA events like Draft and Water Tests.
Q. & A. with Sheila
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to continue the line of exceptional working dogs, and I had the support and encouragement of another breeder to mentor me through the process. It is my goal to help ensure the future of the Newfoundland through responsibly breeding my incredible dogs.What makes your program special?
I spend months working with other breeders to go over pedigrees and clearances to find the right match. I watch hours of video of movement in the ring, and I study dogs at water trials and draft trials. I put my hands on as many dogs as possible to feel structure and gauge temperament. My puppies are raised with Avidog principles and Puppy Culture to give them the best start I can on their journey.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sheila
Sheila 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
Connect with Sheila to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Sheila 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 Sheila 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 Sheila directly.
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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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sheila.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Traverse City, MI
More about Sheila
Club memberships
Sheila is a member of Great Lakes Newfoundland Club and Newfoundland Club of America.
Sheila has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Sheila was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sheila is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Dog 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Black Dog 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.
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).
