"Brian K" wrote in message
news:5%Cai.15183$296.15065@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> Hi,
>
> I'm planning a trip to different parts of Newfoundland. I have some
> travel guides plus the net at my finger tips. These resources do not
> address one of my questions. My question is about bringing home a
> "souvenir" to the States. I don't know about you, but in the past I've
> often brought souvenirs home from trips only for them to eventually wind
> up in a yard sale or a box in the cellar. I feel if I bring home a
> pet, that won't happen. I don't discard pets.
>
> My understanding is that Labrador Retrievers and Newfoundland Retrievers
> originated in Newfoundland. Are these breeds still plentiful in this
> region? I will be traveling by car. How much would be involved in
> adopting a Lab or Newfie in Newfoundland? What would be needed to bring a
> pup or year old dog back to the US?
>
> I have researched these breeds. I can accommodate one with only some
> minor adaptations to my back yard, a six foot fence. I have had dogs and
> cats before. I am not considering this on a whim.
>
Brian -- I'll start by telling you I'm not an expert, just an animal lover.
Check out these links. They should be able to connect you with a responsible
breeder. You probably ought to find and establish a relationship with a
breeder before you go, because puppies will only be available at certain
times of year. The breeder should be able to help you with paperwork. If
not, contact the Canadian Kennel Club. You'll need (at least) certificates
of vaccination and good health.
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/breeders.htm
http://www.newfoundland-dogs.info/
http://home.golden.net/~blacknita/ (Canada)
http://www.ncanewfs.org/index.shtml (US)
PLEASE, only buy from a responsible breeder, an animal shelter, or a rescue
group. Stay away from pet stores and puppy mills -- they overbreed the dogs
and treat them like, well, animals. Breeders keep the dogs in their home, as
part of the family, not in outdoor pens.
I hope you find a wonderful puppy! :-)
Sarah
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