TwinHuey Newfoundlands Perm. Reg'd

28/07/2024

23/07/2024

Copied from another post but it's so true... worth reading!

A purchase of a well-bred purebred dog does not condemn another dog to death.
A purchase of a well-bred purebred dog does not result in an uptick in the shelter dogs.
A desire to have a dog with a predictable temperament from a healthy line does not result in another dog not getting adopted at the shelter.
Careful research on the most responsible breeders who meet all requirements is not the problem. It's not what you should be mad at.
It's not who you should blame.
I am not the one who irresponsibly brought these dogs into this world and left them in a shelter. Responsible breeders aren't the ones bringing these dogs to animal shelters either.
It's our home, our life and our choices of what kind of dog we want to bring in. Maybe we need a working dog, sport dog, show dog or just a companion dog of a certain breed that suits me best.
Whatever reason we choose to support a reputable breeder, it will not send an animal protection dog to death.
A breeder who does health tests, temperament tests and titling of their dogs does not contribute to the number of stray dogs.
The number of stray dogs in the world is a problem, but it's not a problem made worse by reputable breeders or those who buy from them.
Your neighbour who gets a "purebred" dog without papers because they're ‘cheap’ is contributing to the problem.
Your friend who spontaneously bought a puppy from an advert is contributing to the problem.
The person scrambling to pump out the hottest designer mix ASAP is contributing to the problem.
Your friends who have to get their dog covered once, "so she can experience what it's like to be a mother" or because "she's such a good/cute/sweet girl" are contributing to the problem.
Your old schoolmate who bought a working dog with lots of energy without taking the time to research its needs and character who ultimately sees it doesn't fit his lifestyle is the problem.
A reputable breeder offers lifetime support. A serious breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter from the start.
It's understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you look closer, you'll find that your anger is misplaced.”
I think it’s also worth pointing out that “rescuing” only cute wee dogs may not be all that it seems…often they are bred to order overseas and imported as “rescues” and even in this country, adopting ex-puppy farm bi***es is simply enabling the puppy farmer.

20/07/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fan! 💎 Jackie Hopkins

15/07/2024

These new rules being introduced by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the US has definitely not been thought out. The repercussions will not only be felt by the canine world, but also by all the industries that benefit from said world (veterinarians, hotels, restaurants, tourism, snowbirds, trucking, etc.)

Copy & PASTE because of course we can't share news in Canada on Facebook.

Winnipeg Free Press newspaper article

Truckers say U.S. border regulations on dogs misguided
Strict rules designed to keep rabies out take effect Aug. 1
By: Jura McIlraith
Posted: 4:47 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 4, 2024
Last Modified: 8:51 AM CDT Friday, Jul. 5, 2024

When long-haul trucker Devi Gershbain takes a load into the U.S., she has her faithful sidekicks, Ever and Radar, in her cab.

Gershbain, who has been a trucker for 36 years, journeys across the border as many as eight times a month.

She’s concerned new regulations in the U.S. that will take effect Aug. 1 will force her — and other truckers — to keep their beloved companions at home.

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS
“I fear that for some truck drivers, especially the older guys — they’ve got this little old dog and everything — and now they’ve got to navigate all this,” Devi Gershbain said at her St. Vital home, with Ever and Radar at her feet.

“I fear that for some truck drivers, especially the older guys — they’ve got this little old dog and everything — and now they’ve got to navigate all this,” Devi Gershbain said at her St. Vital home, with Ever and Radar at her feet.

“I fear that for some truck drivers, especially the older guys — they’ve got this little old dog and everything — and now they’ve got to navigate all this,” Gershbain said at her St. Vital home, with Ever and Radar at her feet.

She’s also involved in the dog show business and has taken her Shar-Peis to the U.S. for competitions since 2007.

Rules introduced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S., place stringent guidelines on the entry of dogs: they must be at least six months old, have a microchip and valid veterinary records. In addition, a CDC Dog Import Form must be completed online ideally two to 10 days before arrival.

The form requires a clear photo of the dog and information such as which port of entry the owner and dog will enter. The rules apply to all dogs including service dogs and dogs born in the U.S. who re-enter the country.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance reports that some fleets estimate more than 20 per cent of their drivers travel with their dogs. Not all companies allow dogs in their trucks, but Portage Transport, which employs Gershbain, does.

She’s worried companies will bar dogs from riding along if too many truckers get turned away because they don’t have the right paperwork for their pets, which would interrupt the flow of goods.

Where Gershbain works, if a truck gets to the border and is turned around, the driver is responsible for getting the load back, doesn’t get paid for it and is charged with late fees.

“It’s a privilege, not a right, to have your dog, but for some of us, it’s a condition of employment,” Gershbain said. “My dogs are my family.”

“It’s a privilege, not a right, to have your dog, but for some of us, it’s a condition of employment.”
–Devi Gershbain

Aaron Dolyniuk, executive director of the Manitoba Trucking Association, said he would like the change to be postponed at least a month to give more time to educate and prepare dog owners.

The Canadian association has expressed concerns to the Centers for Disease Control on behalf of provincial trucking associations.

Dolyniuk said the clampdown is frustrating because it’s based on reducing the risk of rabies, but Canada is considered a low risk for dog rabies. The federal government says dog rabies is not present in the country.

The extra steps complicate the complex process for truck drivers who cross the border. He understands dogs are crucial for drivers who are on the road more than they are at home.

“I think to myself what a fantastic thing it would be to have my dog with me on the road if I were myself a truck driver,” Dolyniuk said. “We want to be able to provide the best quality of life possible for truck drivers. For some of them, that includes bringing their companions with them.”

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS
Devi Gershbain thinks the new rules will be difficult at first, but will become second nature once she and others get the hang of it.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS

Devi Gershbain thinks the new rules will be difficult at first, but will become second nature once she and others get the hang of it.

Gershbain said some truckers keep dogs in their cab for protection but most do it for companionship in a profession that can get lonely.

“I don’t do it for protection at all. I don’t get lonely on the road,” she said. “A lot of drivers get lonely. It’s literally all they’ve got.”

Because Gershbain’s dogs are in the show community, they’ve been microchipped. It’s common practice in the industry to microchip them when a puppy is eight weeks old.

In her case, it’s a hobby, but for others, it’s a livelihood, which may be affected by the regulations.

Gershbain thinks the new rules will be difficult at first, but will become second nature once she and others get the hang of it.

She has talked to her veterinarian about the changes and stays up to date on the CDC website; Gershbain says it “changes constantly.”

Dr. Jonas Watson with his rescue dog, Karma, in 2019. (Trevor Hagan / Free Press files)
Dr. Jonas Watson with his rescue dog, Karma, in 2019. (Trevor Hagan / Free Press files)
Gershbain’s veterinarian, Jonas Watson said it’s historically been “fairly easy” to travel between Canada and the U.S. with dogs. The new rules mean more boxes to check and will be “cumbersome” for vets and owners.

Watson, who co-owns the Grant Park Animal Hospital and is the former president of the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association, said some people might stop travelling with their dogs altogether. For others, it will be an irritation.

“This is an effort to solve a problem that largely doesn’t exist,” Watson said. “I think this is an overreaction and overreach by the CDC in the U.S. and I suspect that much of the stringency of this will be eased up on as agencies start to realize how challenging it is to meet these requirements.”

Mandatory microchips are another snag in the plan, Watson said. Every dog should be up to date with the rabies vaccination, but not every dog has a microchip, he said.

Watson said he is worried about the effect the rules will have on animal welfare globally and Canadians who travel with their dogs for work, such as Gershbain.

In Manitoba, 134 cases of rabies in wild and domesticated animals were recorded from April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2024.

There were 81 confirmed cases in striped skunks during that period, while 12 dogs were infected, as per the provincial rabies surveillance data.

One positive case of rabies in a dog has been recorded in 2024.

Watson said rabies is a serious disease, but most cases involve wild animals and not pets.

“You can sort of stop all the people with the dogs in the station wagons, but the foxes and the wolves and the skunks — they don’t understand international borders and nobody’s going to look for their passports.”

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Updated on Friday, July 5, 2024 8:51 AM CDT: Corrects that Dr. Jonas Watson is former president of the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association

03/07/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Jackie Hopkins, Emm Dungate
Thank you for your support!

01/07/2024

Happy Canada Day to all, here in the land of our beloved Newfies and abroad!

Illustration Credit: Patricia Eubank Art

24/06/2024

Pam McClintock of "For the Love of Purebred Dogs" wrote this, and I'm sharing it again, with permission.

"I wrote this and I've posted this before but in the current atmosphere of cross breeding that is rampant in the canine world, it seemed appropriate to offer it again. If you feel it is worthy, you are welcome to use it anywhere that you think it would be beneficial. Aren't we all just so tired of reading about people breeding merle frenchies, silver labradors, black and tan bulldogs, doodles all all sizes and colours and on and on." ~Pam McClintock

PUREBRED DOG BREEDER PLEDGE

Being proud purebred dog breeders, we always strive to improve our chosen breed in all ways possible and yet retain the amazing, necessary, historical qualities as they were first developed by the original founders. Many of our breeds boast centuries of lineage, remarkable in both their indispensable performance for mankind and those intensely guarded traits that remain to this day.

As responsible breeders, it is our sole objective to continue to generate extraordinary soundness in mind and body, while producing dogs that conform to the written accepted standard of their country, otherwise known as the blueprint for the breed.

A purebred dog breeder must wear many hats, not the least of which is being a primary defender of their selected breed. Litters are carefully produced using all means available, which includes but is not limited to continual ongoing genetic testing and necessary medical intervention, ensuring that each puppy starts its life as a thriving canine good citizen. Further, the careful choice of prospective owners who will continue to nurture and support their puppy and the breed throughout the life of the dog is paramount. This selection process can be demanding but is necessary in order to guarantee that our puppies are treasured and respected. As responsible breeders, we pledge that each and every puppy/dog that we sell can be returned to us, at any stage of their life, if the owner is unable or in any way reluctant to retain their dog. In this way, we can unequivocally declare that dogs produced by us cannot, nor should they, become wards of the rescue system. By maintaining a strict return policy, we can sustain our breed(s). This protector approach is employed by all responsible purebred breeders of distinction and is our assurance that our puppies and dogs are carefully and thoughtfully homed and cannot slip through the cracks into obscurity.

Educated promotion and protection is mandatory in preventing the innumerable homeless dogs that must be 'rescued' because no one cared. We take great pride in knowing that our puppies and dogs are safe and secure with their owners. If there is a breech in the contractual structure, we remain confident that we make the correct choice for their continued life by insisting on return without judgment.

This is the true declaration of all responsible breeders. It is not considered lightly but rather is a profound and determined guarantee that our purebred dogs will have lifelong sanctuary in the care of a true and faithful human guardian and that always, throughout their lifetime, we will advocate for them in all ways possible.

23/06/2024

I am your puppy…My bones and joints are still growing, and injuries now can impact my whole life. I should be able to run and play as much as I want on grass and soft surfaces, but leash walks should be limited to 5 minutes per month of age.

12/06/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Thank you for your continued support! Gaye Leatherow Hurst

10/06/2024

Your morning smile!

Newfoundland dog moving to music in water.

04/06/2024

We have more exciting news about Jenny...

TwinHuey Newfs and Rosethorn Newfs are proud to announce that Jenny has passed all her required OFA health tests - and more - with flying colours and has earned her Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) certificate!

04/06/2024

Sunday and Monday were Pepper's turn to catch the judges' fancy.
She was also awarded Best Baby Puppy in Group on Monday.

Unfortunately, we could not get a photo with the judge, Jean-Louis Blais, due to the heavy rain that day.

Rosethorn & TwinHuey's A Mari Usque Ad Mare
5.5 months, 2 June 2024
Best Baby Puppy In Breed
Northern Alberta Canine Association
Judge: Dann Wilson
Breeder: Shawn Haas
Owners: Chantal Belle-Isle, Yves Desfossés, Shawn Haas

02/06/2024

Kelby's grandson, Moss, starting his show career with a bang... two BBPIB in a row. And we have two more shows this weekend!
Rosethorn & TwinHuey's From Sea To Sea
5.5 months, 1st June 2024
Best Baby Puppy In Breed
Northern Alberta Canine Association
Judge: Mrs Donelle Richards
Breeder: Shawn Haas
Owners: Marci & Rod Koshowski, Shawn Haas
Co-Owners: Chantal Belle-Isle, Yves Desfossés,

02/06/2024

Jenny is a Canadian Champion (pending CKC aproval)!
TwinHuey & Rosethorn Sea Of No Cares NTD
25 months, 1st June 2024
Best of Winners & New Champion
Northern Alberta CAnine Association
Judge: Mrs Donelle Richards
Breeders/Owners: Chantal Belle-Isle, Yves Desfossés, Shawn Haas

07/05/2024

Happy 2nd Birthday to our Great Big Sea babies: Huey, Red, Oliver, Otis, Hugo, Barnaby, Bru, and our own Jenny!
May you be spoiled rotten on this wonderful day

29/04/2024

🐾📢 Calling all Albertans! Your voice matters in shaping the future of service dogs in our province! 🐶 Whether you're a service dog handler, a dedicated dog trainer, a business owner, or a member of the community, we want to hear from you! Take a few minutes to fill out our survey and help us ensure that service dogs and their handlers receive the support they need in Alberta. Let's work together to make a positive impact!

Link in profile, or copy and paste the link below:

https://s.surveyplanet.com/wpwuf71d

Your privacy matters! Rest assured, this survey is completely anonymous, and your responses will be kept confidential. Any comments shared will be summarized and not used verbatim, ensuring that your voice is heard while maintaining your anonymity. Together, let's shed light on common issues and pave the way for positive change in our community!

Thank you so much to Caroline for allowing me to post this on her accounts, and for encouraging this project to move forward!!

-Krys (and Tzila!)

28/04/2024

There could be many reasons why you or your dog don't want to interact with other dogs. And you should be able to say so without having to provide a reason or an explanation.

My dog doesn't want to say hi.

Period.

Full stop.

No, it doesn't matter that your dog is friendly.
No, we don't care that you've owned dogs your entire life.
No, I don't owe you an explanation for why he needs space.
No, I don't need to defend my dog's boundaries to satisfy you.

My dog needs space. That's a complete sentence. That's all you need to know.

It's your responsibility as a human to hear that and respect that. There could be 100 different reasons why I am making this request - those reasons don't matter.

Please respect our space. Respect our words. Respect our boundaries.

My dog doesn't want to say hi.

21/04/2024

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXPERIENCED

Many of the most successful breeders began with a dog that was bought primarily as a pet. For a variety of reasons they dipped a toe into the water of dog showing. Their experiences during those early days were crucial and either persuaded them that this is a hobby with which they could become involved and enjoy, or they decide it’s not for them.

Pivotal to their decision are the people they encounter at their first training classes, dog matches or shows but seldom do the more experienced exhibitors realize how they can influence others.
Newcomers - who are potentially exhibitors and breeders of the future - should be welcomed with open arms and encouraged, having the basic principles of showing and judging explained to them simply.

Their first dog may be of indifferent quality but sometimes can be a “diamond in the rough” that just needs skillful handling and presentation to do some useful winning.

Breeders of the newcomer’s own breed have a responsibility to explain, with tact and care, their dog’s virtues (and they all have some virtues) in the context of the Breed Standard whilst diplomatically explaining its shortcomings. It is important that newcomers do not see their geese as swans but similarly they should not be given false hope.

Newcomers who are enthusiastic and intelligent will listen to the more experienced and decide how they wish to progress. They may choose to struggle with their original companion and try to upgrade through breeding (if they have been lucky enough to find a worthy mentor) or decide it’s best to retire that dog to the fireside and look for a more realistic foundation with potential.

It is essential that their first meeting with “dog people” does not leave them with the impression of an elitist antisocial group of people who have no time for novices. They need to feel welcome and encouraged.

We were all novices once, but some seem to forget that and, through a lack of consideration, their behavior may well be instrumental in losing to the sport breeders of the future that we so desperately need.

Shared from Andrew Brace

18/04/2024

Seriously? A bath? But why, Mom? Aren't I pretty enough?

31/03/2024

Pepper's first bath at home. The photos are a tad blurry, but that is to be expected with a busy puppy!

30/03/2024

Puppy shenanigans