Water’s Edge breeds champion Newfoundland Dogs as show dogs, working dogs and companions. Established in 1999 by Mary Broihier and J.C. Randolph with dogs from the well-known U.S. kennels Top Shelf and Nakiska, Water’s Edge has enjoyed success from its first litter on. Consistently earning placements at National and Regional Specialty shows and achieving ROM status for our very first bitch, CH Nakiska’s Nell of Water’s Edge, are a testament to our focus on competitive spirit. We believe that soundness and excellence of type, temperament and beauty must all come together in harmony to capture the unique and lovable spirit that is the true Newfoundland Dog.

In 2008 we added our second beloved breed, Labrador Retrievers, to the kennel as Eagle Bay Labradors. For more information about our exciting new Labrador Retrievers, see www.eaglebaylabradors.com.

The sires and dams we breed are required to have the appropriate health certifications (hip, elbow, patella, cardiologist-cleared heart, CERF and Cystinuria), which are submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. We sell each of our puppies under individualized contracts after careful owner screening and guarantee them against debilitating health defects.

Newfoundlands from Water’s Edge can be found at shows, in other kennel lines, in service to health-challenged individuals, in search and rescue programs, and in private homes. We show our dogs primarily in the Midwest and at National and Regional Specialty shows. We are members of the South Central Newfoundland Club and the Newfoundland Club of America where you will find us on the Breeder’s List. We are active managers of the kennel and dedicate many hours every day to the health and happiness of our dogs and the excellence of our bloodlines.

Our dogs are an important part of our family and we raise puppies to be an equally important part of yours. We enjoy spending time educating prospective and new owners on the care and nurturing of a Newfoundland puppy. Please consider setting up a visit with us.

About Us

When we are not taking care of the dogs and kennel, we are pursuing our careers in academia and business. J.C. has been a Professor of Environmental Science at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana for 35 years. He directs the Center for Research in Energy and the Environment and teaches courses at the graduate student level. Mary is the Market Research Director for the Engine Business at Cummins, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana. Our backgrounds in science and business and keen interest in the world of dogs make our kennel competitive, happy and healthy. Our residence and kennel are located on secluded forested property near a small lake in South Central Indiana. We welcome inquiries from those with a serious interest in raising an outstanding and loving Newfoundland.