I'm Shannon R., the breeder behind Riddle Family Newfoundland located in Madison, WI. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them! We stand behind the health, structure, and temperament of our puppies.
Q. & A. with Shannon
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and brown, white and black, black, brown, and gray. 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.
Medusa
Went home
Female
Kraken
Went home
Male
Manticor
Went home
Male
Cerberus
Went home
Male
Siren
Went home
Female
Chupacabra
Went home
Male
Banshee
Went home
Female
Griffin
Went home
Male
Emma
Went home
Female
Anna
Went home
Female
Don
Went home
Male
Rey
Went home
Male
Norman
Went home
Male
Yvette
Went home
Female
Gilda
Went home
Female
Winifred
Went home
Female
Mary
Went home
Female
Billy
Went home
Male
Sarah
Went home
Female
Griselda
Went home
Female
Lurch
Went home
Male
Morticia
Went home
Female
Pugsley
Went home
Male
Wednesday
Went home
Female
Fester
Went home
Male
Gomez
Went home
Male
Thing
Went home
Male
Professor X
Went home
Male
Rogue
Went home
Female
Mystique
Went home
Female
Sabretooth
Went home
Male
Wolverine
Went home
Male
Storm
Went home
Female
Jean Grey
Went home
Female
Beast
Went home
Male
Kitty
Went home
Female
Parsley
Went home
Male
Nutmeg
Went home
Female
Paprika
Went home
Male
Sage
Went home
Female
Peppercorn
Went home
Female
Rosemary
Went home
Female
Dill
Went home
Female
Cumin
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Shannon
Shannon 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $2,850 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“CKC registered, vet health guarantee, first round of shots and deworming, micro-chipped, all pups are socialized with other dogs and children and come with a puppy take home bag. Final payment is due 5 days prior to pick up date.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon directly.
Riddle Family Newfoundland 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
Delilah, mom
Newfoundland
About Delilah
Delilah is a female Newfoundland. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon 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.
Willow, mom
Newfoundland
About Willow
Willow is a Brown Newfoundland, she weighs 115lbs. Willow has a very mellow temperament, she is fantastic with children and other animals. She loves playing in the pool and sprinklers, and running along the fence watching people in the park.
Sampson, dad
Newfoundland
About Sampson
Sampson is a Grey irish spotted, he weighs 160lbs. Sampson has a very mellow temperament, he is fantastic with children and other animals. He loves playing in the pool and sprinklers, and sleeping in inconvenient places.
Luna, mom
Newfoundland
About Luna
Luna is a Black and White Landseer, she weighs 140lbs. Luna has a very mellow temperament, she is fantastic with children and other animals. She loves playing in the pool and sprinklers, and digging in the sandbox.
Parent health testing
Riddle Family Newfoundland 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Shannon to bring home their puppies.
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Lydia K.
Verified owner · May 2024
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The Riddle family was great!! She had a great response time, kept us up to date, had no problem answering all of our questions, and sent weekly picture updates!! It was such a please to work with her. She made the whole process go smoothly with no stress. Ficus is doing so well and we love him so much!!
Karen E.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
We have Nutmeg home now, and you can already tell she has been socialized well. It is obvious you showered love and attention on her. Thank you for taking such great care of her and sending her home with the perfect care package.
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Veronica C.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
Riddle Family Newfoundland was very easy to talk to if we had any concerns or questions. I never felt like I was bugging them. It made the experience of dealing with a breeder stress free.