Newfoundland stud dogs with heart and joint clearances
The Newfoundland is a gentle giant with webbed feet and a lifesaving instinct. It is also a breed in which heart and joint disease can cut lives short. Therefore, serious breeders want a cardiologist's clearance on any sire. VerifiedStuds shows it on each profile, with hips, elbows and DNA.
$1,000 to $2,000+
typical fee, while champion sires cost more
4 health tests
on the Newfoundland Club of America list
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Newf profiles are being verified now. In the meantime, owners of fully cleared males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Lead with his cardiologist clearance, then add hips, elbows, cystinuria status and color.
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Claim this spotNewfoundland stud fees commonly run from $1,000 to $2,000. A fully cleared male without titles often charges $1,000 to $1,800. However, AKC champions, water rescue titled dogs and proven sires usually ask $2,000 to $3,000.
These are market estimates, because fees are set privately. Raising a giant-breed litter is costly, so some stud owners take a puppy back instead of cash. Our stud fee guide explains both options.
$1,000 to $2,000+
Overall range: $1,000 to $3,000
Fully cleared, untitled male: $1,000 to $1,800
Champion or working-titled sire: $2,000 to $3,000
The Newfoundland Club of America sets four tests for a CHIC number, which the AKC lists on its Working Group health testing page. Owners upload these results for the Verified Health badge:
Test
What we accept
Heart
Exam by a board-certified cardiologist, often with an echocardiogram
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Elbows
OFA elbow evaluation
Cystinuria
Newfoundland cystinuria DNA test
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Subaortic stenosis (SAS) is the heart defect that breeders fear most. A soft murmur is easy to miss, so the exam should be done by a cardiologist, often with an echo. Cystinuria, meanwhile, causes bladder stones, and the DNA test prevents affected puppies. Registered results are on the OFA website.
For a simple guide to heart, hip and elbow results, see our health testing guides.
First, study the heart history. Ask who examined him, at what age, and whether an echo was done. Then ask the same about his parents and siblings. A family with several cardiologist clearances is far safer than a single good result.
Next, check the joints. Hip and elbow dysplasia are common in a breed that can weigh 150 pounds. So look for good hips and normal elbows on both sides of his pedigree. Also ask how he moves after exercise.
Finally, consider color and character. The AKC accepts black, brown, gray, and white and black, which is known as Landseer. Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the breed, so a stud should be calm and gentle with strangers and children.
The AKC describes the Newfoundland as sweet, patient and devoted. Fishermen on the Canadian island of Newfoundland used these dogs to haul nets and rescue people from the sea. A Newfoundland named Seaman even crossed America with Lewis and Clark.
Males stand about 28 inches tall and weigh 130 to 150 pounds. They are famous for patience with children. Because giant breeds have short lives, breeders treasure sires that stay healthy into old age.
Newfoundlands can mate naturally, yet their size, heavy coat and sensitivity to heat make it hard work. For that reason, many breeders use artificial insemination in a cool room. Chilled semen also spares a long trip with a 150 pound dog. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
Read the dog artificial insemination guide for timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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How much is a Newfoundland stud fee?
Most owners charge $1,000 to $2,000. However, champions and working-titled sires can ask up to $3,000.
What health tests should a Newfoundland stud have?
The parent club list covers a cardiologist heart exam, hips, elbows and the cystinuria DNA test. We also require a negative brucellosis test.
What is SAS in Newfoundlands?
Subaortic stenosis is a narrowing below the heart's aortic valve. It can cause sudden death, so breeders screen every dog before breeding.
What is a Landseer Newfoundland?
In the AKC, Landseer is the white and black color of the Newfoundland. It is named after the painter Sir Edwin Landseer.
Do you list giant breeds without a page?
Yes. Any breed can be listed on VerifiedStuds.
How do I list my Newfoundland at stud?
Create a free account, upload his clearances and photos, and set your fee. Or ask our team to build the listing for you.
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