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 so we spend many hours with them each day. They live in separate 8' 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. All of our dogs are bathed 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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The house and kennel building layout is designed so that dogs can be easily observed and are never more than a few steps away.

In early summer 2012, we renovated our kennel building fairly extensively by replacing kennel panels, dog doors, and automatic watering bowls. Thanks to HoundQuarters for excellent information, products and service.

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Views of new kennel panels in the front section of the kennel and from the back door looking towards the front.

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Daisy and Tristan each in their new kennel.

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Food preparation, grooming and bathing areas.

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.

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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.