Our Puppies

Buying a puppy from an ethical breeder is very different from what you can expect from majority of those that are advertised on Facebook, Kijiji, Craigslist or other platforms. There is no Click to Buy, no first come first served, and no puppy to pull out from a kennel as requests come in.

There is, however someone

To make sure you know the good, the bad and the ugly
Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of every dog they not only produce but own
Who takes time to pour over dogs, pedigrees and health clearances in hopes of improving their next generation
Who works and/or shows their dogs to prove they are good representations of the breed so that you're actually getting a puppy with the characteristics you fell in love with
Rain or shine they are there for the lifetime of each puppy they produce

Cost of a Puppy

Breeding ethically is costly. The price of a Lanfear puppy is currently $4500 total, and while that may seem expensive, trust me when I say this: I do not profit from breeding. Every single penny goes right back into my breeding program and dogs so that I may continue to breed for the healthiest newfoundlands with fantastic temperaments that fit the breed standard. If you're curious, click here to see a breakdown of what goes into the cost of a puppy.

What you receive with your puppy:

Lifetime breeder support and advice
Canadian Kennel Club limited (non-breeding) registration
M4S ID Microchip registered with CKC and CANADACHIP national pet recovery program
Comprehensive puppy package detailing all things newf: socializing, training, exercise, vaccines, diet, common health issues, etc
Physical exam and age-appropriate vaccines (minimum 1 distemper/parvovirus) given by a licensed veterinarian
30 day free trial of Trupanion Pet Insurance
Age-appropriate deworming (typically done at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks)
Echo-dopplered (ultrasounded) heart by a veterinarian who has additional training in echocardiography at 10+ weeks of age
Raised with Puppy Culture/Avidog training methods
Blanket containing mother/littermates' scent
A familiar toy
A 5 generation pedigree
A starter collar/leash set and customized pet ID tag
Sample of food and coupon for free trial bag
If, for any reason you are unable to keep your dog, we will ALWAYS take the dog back no matter what

Application Process

As an ethical breeder, I take placing each and every puppy very seriously. My goal is to match each puppy with their appropriate home that is willing to provide a lifetime commitment. It is important I find homes that have similar care and training philosophies where they live as cherished family members. Selling a puppy is not a one-time transaction for me. As such, I encourage you to ask questions at the end when filling out the Puppy Questionnaire. Why? Because this is a two-way street - rather than looking for a puppy you should be looking for a BREEDER that matches the top criteria you are looking for. Often times, if that breeder is unable to provide a puppy (no breeding plans, failed breedings, etc.), you can ask them if there are other breeders with similar breeding priorities that they can refer you to. Ultimately the families I select will be those that I feel are a good fit, put effort into researching the newfoundland breed, take time to review all the information (including FAQ) I share on my website, and those that show a high level of interest by keeping in touch with me. Even if you are not looking for a newfoundland for a couple years, you can still join the general list and pass on a litter until the timing is right.

Step 1: Fill out the Puppy Application. Once it is received, it will be evaluated and the potential puppy buyer will be notified of status. If I think you would be a good fit, I will let you know and you will go on my general list. Once puppies are born it will be announced and I ask you confirm your interest in a puppy.

Step 2: The telephone interview. This call will be arranged when puppies are between 2 and 3 weeks old. This is a great opportunity to ask questions that you may not have asked on the application, and allows me to clarify any questions that may have popped up from your application, as well as go into further detail. If I still think you are a great fit for one of my puppies and vice versa, your name will appear on my current litter waitlist.

Step 3: The Puppy Contract. Once puppies are between 3-4 weeks old I will send you the appropriate Puppy Contract to sign and return. I require a $1000 non-refundable* Holding Fee at that time to ensure a puppy in the litter is reserved for you. Holding Fees are non-refundable as at this point I expect the homes that I have carefully selected to be committed. A lot of time and effort goes into my puppies, but also into vetting families for my Lanfear Newfoundland puppies. *In the event that there is not an available puppy from this litter for some reason (eg. illness, death, health issue, no good matchup for your family, etc), your holding fee is 100% refunded or may be transferred to a future litter.

Step 4: Photos will be shared as the litter grows. They will be evaluated carefully for their individual personality and energy traits to see which puppy would best fit which family. Avidog Puppy Evaluation Tests (APET testing) will be performed around 9 weeks to further help us in our evaluations. Opportunities to visit them will be provided and encouraged.

Step 5: At 10+ weeks of age, their hearts will be echo-dopplered by a veterinarian who has additional training in echocardiography. Dr Schott has performed over 15,000 abdominal and cardiac ultrasounds. He had operated under a board certified cardiologist for ten years, and is heavily trusted by our breeding community of both canines and felines. After hearts are checked, potential show/breeding prospects will be selected/finalized, and then each family is informed which puppy has been selected for them. Pick ups & transportation will be arranged, and balance owing is to be paid on pick up or prior to transporting.

Puppy Applications are currently open.