I'm Sarah P., the breeder behind Bourbon Water Newfoundlands located in Guthrie, KY. All of our puppies are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
It is something my family and my husband's family have always done. Horses and dogs both. My husband got my male Tonka for me for Christmas and we have never looked back. I cried as much about him as I did when my kids were born!
What makes your program special?
It’s always evolving. We are always trying to improve and learn more with every litter. My kids are getting similar experiences to what I got (I’m just not making it a job for them).
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Yellow female
Went home
Female
Pink female
Went home
Female
Purple female
Went home
Female
Purple Collar
Went home
Female
Pink collar
Went home
Female
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 $300 refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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.
Bourbon Water 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
Cleo, mom
Newfoundland
About Cleo
Cleo is extremely gentle natured and reserved. She will play but she is my calmest girl, and enjoys just watching by your side. She is OFA normal heart, pennhipped in the 37th percentile. She is DM and Cystinuria clear.
Wilson, dad
Newfoundland
About Wilson
Wilson is a goofy sweet natured boy. He just turned 2 years old. He has normal OFA heart and elbow ratings. He is Pennhipped in the upper 30th percentile and is DM and Cystinuria clear.
Nanna, mom
Newfoundland
About Nanna
Nanna is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sarah decided to make her part of their program. Sarah 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.
Good health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type 1A, Newfoundland Type, +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bourbon Water 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.
GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
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.