We believe that dogs, regardless of their ultimate destinies, should be raised as companions. Our Newfoundlands live a low-stress, happy, secure and healthy life with plenty of fresh air and exercise on natural surfaces. We also believe that the Newfoundland temperament requires that the dogs be kept close physically to their humans. Although we have a state-of-the art kennel building which serves as the main housing for them, our dogs are not kept in the kennel full-time. During the day, they are kept in separate 10 x 10 kennels inside the climate-controlled custom-designed kennel building, which is filled with light and windows for correct ventilation. They have access to individual covered 10 x 10 outdoor areas all day, and frequently forego the building to be outside on the porches that J.C. has built for them. At night, we allow the dogs into our home to lounge around and be with us. Most days, they choose the kitchen as their preferred area, which can be trying for the cook (J.C.).

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Above left: The house and kennel building layout is designed so that dogs can be easily observed and are never more than a few steps away. / Above right: Water's Edge Stained Glass.

Kennel management is something that we handle personally. All of our dogs are washed and groomed on a regular schedule. Our kennel laundry assures that bedding and towels are always freshly-washed and ready to use.

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Above left: We encourage prospective Newfoundland owners to visit in person and interact with the dogs to make sure a Newfoundland is the breed of dog they want to join the family. / Above right: Christmas at Water's Edge and Eagle Bay.

Our dogs swim in the lake as much as possible (under strict supervision) during warm weather, and all of them have taken to the water very naturally. We try to expose our dogs to many situations to assure correct human and outside world socialization. All of our dogs are taught to interact and play together (with the exception of girls in season, of course) and often invent the funny Newfie games that Newfoundland owners know so well.