TwinHuey Newfoundlands Perm. Reg'd

02/11/2025

Newfoundland Dog Fanciers of Alberta BOB and BOS pictures

BOB - Rosethorn's Should've Been A Cowboy
BOS - Ventdunord Not Farfromthetree

Both owner-handled by Peggy Nelles, with some help from Shannon Morin

Full results in 3rd picture

01/11/2025

Very proud moment for TwinHuey Newoundlands and Rosethorn Newfoundlands

Kelby's grandson was awarded Best in Specialty Show at the NDFA Regional Specialty this morning.

Rosethorn's Should've Been a Cowboy "Keefe" - TwinHuey & Rosethorn Wave Over Wave X Rosethorn Reunites with Topmast

Photo to follow (hopefully)

30/10/2025

Myth: Despite testing for generations, the use of OFA results and selective breeding has not impacted the rate of problems like hip and elbow dysplasia, so breeding a dysplastic dog is OK.
Fact: Looking at trend data for hip dysplasia, there has been a 21.6% decrease in affected dogs (1990-2021) and an almost 28% decrease in elbow dysplasia affected dogs (1990-2021) Breeder testing works. Breeder testing will give the buyer a better chance of having a healthy puppy.

29/10/2025

The Soul of a Newfoundland

They are not merely dogs —
they are ancient souls wearing fur,
carrying the stillness of mountains
and the mercy of the sea.
In their eyes lives the wisdom of lifetimes,
a silence that heals,
a patience that teaches without words.
They don’t seek to impress —
they remember.
They remember the sacred bond between beings,
the quiet duty to protect,
the art of loving without conditions.
When a Newfoundland rests beside you,
the Earth exhales.
Your heart slows,
and for a moment,
you remember what peace feels like.
They are not companions by chance —
they are guardians chosen by the soul. 🕊️

— Daniela Paola Gatto · Shine As One

11/10/2025

The Dog

A dog has an extraordinary gift — it remembers every act of kindness.
It doesn’t matter if it’s big or small: a gesture, a scrap of food, a gentle word — it all stays in its heart forever.
And with that loyalty, it will guard its human’s home until its very last breath.
In this self-centered world, a dog is the only truly selfless friend — it won’t leave, betray, or turn away.
It’ll stay with you when you have everything, and when you’ve lost it all.
When you’re strong and when your body fails.
It won’t laugh at your tears or judge your mistakes.
A dog will curl up at your feet on the cold ground, enduring wind, rain, or snow — just to stay close.
Its only wish is simple: to be near you.
It will kiss your hand even when that hand can no longer give.
It will lick your wounds as if to say, “The world can be cruel, but I’m here.”
It guards your sleep — whether you rest in a palace or on a sidewalk.
Wealth or poverty means nothing to it; only the person matters.
When everyone walks away, it stays.
When everyone goes silent, it’s still there — with eyes full of quiet understanding.
Even when luck turns its back and your world falls apart, the dog remains beside you —
looking at you with the same faithful, unwavering love, like the sun that rises every morning.
Because a dog doesn’t understand “tomorrow.”
It loves here and now — with its whole being, asking for nothing in return.
And that’s why, in a world full of betrayal and disappointment,
a dog remains the one creature that still reminds us what true, pure love looks like —
the kind that stays until the very end

11/10/2025

How to tell if you own a Giant Breed dog (read on)

If the sound of running water makes you jump up and yell, "OUTSIDE! "Your dog is a Giant breed . . .

If you tell your dog to sit, and he backs up until he finds a chair, your pet is a Giant Breed.

If it takes 3 people to get your dog on the scale at the vets, and your Vet has to coerce his employees with cleaning the dog room, in order to assist in helping. They know full well they will need a change of clothing after being slimed in this endeavor and . . . your dog is a Giant Breed.

If you walk your dog and everyone knows him by name, and you have no idea who these people are . . . You own a Giant Breed and your mailman has been slimed by your dog.

If you take your dog with you in the winter instead of a shovel, and your dog is capable of towing a stuck vehicle out of a snow drift. . . you own a Giant Breed.

If your dog can hide an entire coke can (among other things) fully inside his lips and give you that innocent look that says, "What? I'm not eating anything!" It's not a fur-ball caught in his throat - it's the cat. Make him spit it out immediately and you own a Giant Breed.

If you carry a tape measure with you when shopping for a new vehicle . . . you own a large breed, if you purchase a 4-door pickup - sport utility vehicle - or any other large vehicle for transporting your dog - he's a Giant breed.

If you keep at least one color-coded "drool towel" in every room of your house. If every purse you own looks like a diaper bag to hold drool towels and snacks . . . you own a Giant Breed

If you are hiking with a friend who later suggests that you ought to have an environmental impact study done on your dog. Or your doggie disposal bag is a 30-gallon trash bag and it's full after one outing - you own a Giant Breed.

If visitors enter the house holding their privates protectively and wearing a rain coat - your dog is a Giant Breed and drools big slime wads.

If you take your dog for a ride and he rests his head on your arm, causing you to make random right turns, your dog is a Giant Breed.

If you have given up on water dishes and you just use the bathtub, your dog is a Giant Breed.

If you have to move over when brushing your teeth because your dog wants a drink . . . you need your own bathroom and you own a Giant Breed.

If while stopped at a stop light, everyone stares as your car rocks back and forth because the dog is panting out the window, you have a compact car and you own a Giant Breed - you should have taken a tape measure with you car shopping.

If you avoid the dogs on your way out the door, so they won't smear your makeup or slime your outfit - you own a Giant breed.

If you've learned to force a smile when asked, "do you have a saddle for that thing?" You own a Giant Breed.

If the monthly dog budget exceeds your home mortgage payment, you own a Giant Breed.

If your veterinarian has been able to put in a swimming pool, build a large home, buy jet skis and a personal plane, you own a Giant Breed.

If you have had to train your dog not to lick dishes, and the dishes are in the sink . . . You own a Giant Breed.

If the donuts you put on top of the refrigerator are gone when you get home and your dog has powdered sugar on his nose, you need to find a hardware store and get those child proof locks for ALL of your cabinets - and you own a Giant Breed.

If your dog can see what you're cooking, and he tries to assist you in the preparation by licking the spoon - you own a Giant Breed.

If ALL of the delivery people tell you to meet them at the end of the driveway - Your dog is a Giant Breed that drools a lot, commonly known as slime.

If you purchase a large screen TV and you still can't see the program when he stands in front of the television - try a ceiling mount and yes you own a Giant Breed.

If the first warm days brings out shampoo and the hose to give your dog a bath outside - to avoid the increase of flood insurance on your home - yes you own a Giant Breed.

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, as I have, you also know we wouldn’t trade ‘em for the world! 😍

(Feel free to copy/paste!)

01/10/2025

Happy

25/09/2025

23/09/2025

This popped up in my main profiles memories. It's too good not to share again.

Dear Owners of Sh*ttypoos, Malteserpoos, Labramongrels and anything else crossed with a Poodle.

I want to preface this letter by telling you what a huge dog lover I am. Any breed, any size, any color, any age...I love them all. So please don't take the following as mean or personal.

As a professional groomer, there are a few things I need to say to you. In part just to get it off my chest, but perhaps you will even learn something that makes your association with professional groomers easier in the future.

First of all...let's address the obvious. Your dog is NOT a breed...your dog is a mutt. There is nothing wrong with being a mutt. I own several and I am just as proud of my mixed breed kids as my pure bred kids. I know you want to justify the money you spent 'buying' a mixed breed dog, but I tend to call a spade a spade....your dog is a mutt.

Secondly, I don't care what the breeder told you....you cannot possibly be stupid enough to believe that a mixed poodle breed only needs grooming yearly.

Do you only get your child's hair cut once a year? If you do choose the 'once a year' grooming schedule, please keep your mouth shut when your professional groomer has to shave your dog down as smooth as a cue ball. I'm sure the breeder told you that we have a magic formula that gets matts out....but that was a lie too.

Yes....it does cost you to have your labramongrel groomed by a professional. Why, you ask?

Well, you made a conscious decision to purchase a genetic disaster! Not only did you buy a mixed breed dog, you bought one that combines hair with fur....that equals a grooming nightmare. More often than not, this particular mixed breed is high energy, is not well behaved (especially if you chose the once a year schedule), and is a neurotic nightmare. You my friend, will pay through the nose for my time and skills.

Lastly, do NOT walk into my salon and proceed to tell me that you 'have papers'. I once sent a photo of a goat in with a registration application to UKC and told them it was a rare herding breed...they sent my papers out within a month. Yes....I registered a goat with the same people who gave you 'papers'.

Like I said, please don't take this personally. I love all dogs....

You are the one I can't stand.

Sincerely, Every Groomer That Has to Deal With Your Ignorance

18/09/2025

Highly recommend this place for your precious fur companions.