Gentle Soul Newfoundlands

Marisela F.

Breeder of Newfoundlands

Meet the breeder

I'm Marisela F., the breeder behind Gentle Soul Newfoundlands located in Riverside, CA. Please visit us for appointment. We screen our families and try to make the best match with a puppy that meets your temperament needs.

Q. & A. with Marisela

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Marisela

Marisela 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 deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes all puppy screenings, vet exam, first set of vaccines, AKC registration, puppy socializing and temperament testing, health guarantee for 1yr, lifetime breeder support. Deposit can be moved to next litter if we don’t have a temperament or gender you desire.”

Contract & health guarantee

Marisela 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 Marisela 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 Marisela 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 Marisela.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Riverside, CA

2228 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ontario Airport

2235 miles away

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More about Marisela

  • Club memberships

    Marisela is a member of North Star Newfoundland Club.

  • Marisela has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Marisela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Marisela’s links

Marisela is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gentle Soul 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

Gentle Soul 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.

  • 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).

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