Meriwether Newfoundlands
Meet the breeder
I'm Niki G., the breeder behind Meriwether Newfoundlands located in Jamestown, ND. At Meriwether Newfoundlands, we believe in producing healthy, well-bred dogs capable of working like they were originally bred to do, compete in the conformation show ring, or live the life of luxury as a companion pet.
Q. & A. with Niki
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Niki
Niki 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 $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposits are refundable if I do not have what is reserved on the litter. If the litter has been born and I have what the buyer has reserved and they turn it down, deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Niki 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 Niki 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 Niki 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Niki.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Jamestown, ND
Meet at FAR airport
Flexible meeting point
Niki can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Niki
Club memberships
Niki is a member of Jamestown Kennel Club, Northstar Newfoundland Club, and Newfoundland Club of America.
Niki has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Niki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Niki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Meriwether 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
Trouble, mom
Newfoundland
About Trouble
Trouble is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Niki decided to make her part of their program. Niki 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Meriwether 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.
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).
