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Faithful Acres Newfs
- Nevis, MN
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Newfoundland litter
Due Oct. 2025
Ready Dec. 24
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Faithful Acres Newfs located in Nevis, MN. Our dogs are AKC Registered and OFA health tested for hips, Elbows, Patellas, Hearts Cleared by a Cardiologist, and Cystinuria. Our dogs have or our working on their AKC Championship. We are proud to be apart of the AKC Bred By Heart program, Northstar Newfoundland Club & Granite City Kennel Club.
Q. & A. with Faithful
Why did you start breeding?
I Fell in love with the breed when I was younger. I got my first Newfoundland when I was 18 and haven't been able to be without one since. Ive always had a love for what the breed is suppose to be according to the standard and we thrive for that.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are working on or received their AKC Championship or AKC Grand Championship in Conformation before we breed them. We focus on the proper health testing and making sure we breed to improve the breed. We are apart of the AKC Bred By Heart Program & Northstar Newfoundland ClubWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Faithful
Faithful 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $3,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Faithful 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 Faithful 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 Faithful 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Faithful.
Puppy pick-up locations
Faithful will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Nevis, MN
4332 miles away · Faithful's location
Meet at FAR airport
4399 miles away near Fargo, ND
Puppy transport options
Faithful offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Faithful
Club memberships
Faithful is a member of Granite City Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Northstar Newfoundland Club , CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Faithful has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Faithful was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Faithful is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Faithful Acres Newfs 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
Emmy, mom
Newfoundland
About Emmy
Emmy is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Faithful decided to make her part of their program. Faithful 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Faithful Acres Newfs 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), Cardiac Evaluation
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.
Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
