Knallhart Kennels
- Iowa
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Chelsey M., the breeder behind Knallhart Kennels located in Iowa. Our passion is rooted in preserving the historical integrity of Newfoundlands, ensuring that each puppy not only meets the physical standards but also possesses the distinctive temperament that makes them ideal companions.
Q. & A. with Chelsey
Why did you start breeding?
Driven by a deep love for Newfoundlands and a commitment to preserving their qualities, I entered breeding after years of research, establishing a program centered on health, conformation, and thoughtful family matches.What makes your program special?
As a Preservation Newfoundland breeder, my focus is on upholding the breed's authenticity through careful breeding choices, prioritizing health, correct conformation, and temperament. I am dedicated to preserving the unique qualities that make Newfoundlands exceptional, ensuring each puppy carries the true essence of the breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and black and 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.
Black Collar Female
Went homeFemale
Light Pink Collar Female
Went homeFemale
Brown Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Dark Pink Collar Female
Went homeFemale
Gray Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Green Collar Female
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar Female
Went homeFemale
Seafoam Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar Female
Went homeFemale
Green Collar boy
Went homeMale
Blue Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Gray collar boy
Went homeMale
Red Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Seafoam Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar girl
Went homeFemale
Brown Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Dark blue collar boy
Went homeMale
Red White and Blue Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Seafoam collar girl
Went homeFemale
Pink collar girl
Went homeFemale
Navy blue Collar boy
Went homeMale
Yellow collar boy
Went homeMale
Orange Stripe Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Shark Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Gray collar girl
Went homeFemale
Red Collar Boy
Went homeMale
Orange collar boy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Chelsey
Chelsey 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
"Our Newfoundland puppies come with AKC limited registration, vaccinations, deworming, a certified heart examination at 10 weeks, and lifelong support with training resources. Puppies are priced uniformly, regardless of color, sex, or size. However, older puppies beyond ten weeks may have a slightly higher cost due to the additional training efforts invested in them."
Contract & health guarantee
Chelsey 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 Chelsey 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 Chelsey directly.
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 Chelsey.
Breeder's location
Meet in Iowa
Other pick-up locations
More about Chelsey
Club memberships
Chelsey is a member of Newfoundland Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Canine Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Chelsey has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Chelsey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Chelsey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Knallhart Kennels 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
Ice, dad
Newfoundland
About Ice
Ice is a male Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Chelsey decided to make him part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Simone, mom
Newfoundland
About Simone
Simone is a female Newfoundland over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Great health testing
OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, Cystinuria Type 1A, Newfoundland Type, +4 more.
Sofia, mom
Newfoundland
About Sofia
Sofia is a female Newfoundland almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Great health testing
OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, Cystinuria Type 1A, Newfoundland Type, +3 more.
Yara, mom
Newfoundland
About Yara
Yara is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Iza, mom
Newfoundland
About Iza
Iza is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Knallhart Kennels 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).
