Bluegrass River Newfoundlands

Sarah H.

Breeder of Newfoundlands

  • Brandenburg, KY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Sarah H., the breeder behind Bluegrass River Newfoundlands located in Brandenburg, KY. Nestled by the Ohio River, we love and care for quality Newfoundlands and strive to provide the best quality puppies! Our dogs have excellent health certifications and all have optimal Newfoundland breed standard qualities! Gentle dispositions, and well socialized, our pups are extremely loved and cared for and will make incredible pets! Contact me for more information!

Q. & A. with Sarah

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Newfoundlands have been my passion since I was a child! I grew up raising these gentle giants as my best furry friends! My family is so passionate about the breed and the breed standards, we carefully selected our dogs for our program. We live in the country on a small farm and our dogs are raised with other animals and daily interactions with children. A newf is always by our side!

  • What makes your program special?

    We have very healthy and optimal dogs and all have proven to be optimal Newfoundland standard. We have constant interaction with our newfs and they all are part of the family! Some of our previous puppies have gone to homes to be trained in therapy certifications and water rescue, because they are just that amazing! Your gentle giants will be uniquely socialized & ready for a full wonderful life!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include white and brown, white and black, black, and brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Sarah

Sarah 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes a 1 year health guarantee. See contract .Puppies will have at least one Vet visit, vaccines and dewormer. AKC limited registration. Full reg considered for a fee Clear bill of health from vet. Contract included and to be signed upon pick up. Deposit is non refundable. Deposit will be refundable only breeder is unable to provide a healthy puppy to buyer within 12 months of deposit placed. Buyer can pick from a future litter if something unforeseen happens to their puppy before 8 weeks of age.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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
    • 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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Puppy pick-up locations

  • Meet in Brandenburg, KY

  • Meet at IND airport

  • Meet at CVG airport

  • Meet at LEX airport

  • Meet at BNA airport

  • Meet at SDF airport

  • Meet in St. Louis, MO

  • Meet in Cincinnati, OH

  • Meet in Knoxville, TN

  • Meet in Nashville, TN

  • Meet in Chicago, IL

  • Meet in Indianapolis, IN

More about Sarah

  • Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months

    Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bluegrass River 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Bluegrass River 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, 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 Sarah to bring home their puppies.

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    Brenda C.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Sarah was easy to work with. She shared pictures and updates weekly as our puppy grew. We lived close, so we got to go visit after his first vaccinations. We met the puppy’s parents and interacted with them, and they were gentle and friendly.

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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.