Sleeping Bear Newfoundland Dogs

12/12/2024

There are just no words only a decimated ♥️. A week ago Saturday I lost my most amazing, loving, stubborn, beautiful, sweet, caring, perfect Momma in every way - StellaBear. She was exceptionally healthy all her 10 years of life - not even a hot spot or ear infection. Although, in the last few, she developed treatable low thyroid. She was a teacher, guider to
my others and all her beautiful babies, my moral compass as a breeder, my stelliemomma, stelliebear, stelliebelly, my everything! She wasn’t named after a beer, she was named after my grandma and she lived up to that honor every minute of every day! She was also an expert counter surfer who would even break the bottom of garbage bags hung on my top k**b of my cabinets making herself a piñata! She’d watch me leave the room and she snatched any food on the counter in a calculated manner. She was smarter than smart and I feel brilliant at her craft! However, that’s why I lost her. I was cutting up velveeta cheese and she jumped up and snagged a big piece. I immediately knew she was in trouble and put my hand down her throat to dislodge it. While I got most, it wasn’t enough as she choked on it. I gave her mouth to mouth, chest compressions, and I failed her… it’s impossible not to blame myself as it should never have happened as I’ve always had to protect my food and I didn’t protect enough. I will forever 💕 you my sweet Stella and never forget you as you brought me such love and joy - and you blessed so many furever families with your and Blackhawks incredible babies. I just hope she’s warmly and safely in Blackhawk’s arms in heaven!

08/04/2024

The only and the mighty sleeping bear dunes where I saw a newfie for the first time! Now ya get it!!

While I’ve climbed up that insane dune once- I said I could never do it again! However, I’ve wondered if I took my 4 with me - they should be able to pull / drag my ole ass back up in a pinch!

If not we’d be screwed as the high priced 🚁 that saves people like me from perishing prolly couldn’t fit us all in!

07/27/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063755695767/posts/1035646045237242/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Reunited and it felt sooo good! Oliver, Murphy, Duffy and Maui! Best day ever lately and most of the pawrents got to meet each other as well. While I was herding I heard things like “our first newfie and his/her name was”. Loved it!

This reuniting was totally unplanned until our chicago pawrents said they were coming out to get bones for Murphy! The best times seem to be unplanned! I couldn’t resist to call all the Leprechauns and their pawrents out! I was over my skis happy they did! Two have been here Saturday’s for training. And momma was here as she’s in heat and has been staying at the Haus (some had not met her) too so she got to see her big boys! She was ms STINK a lot as I didn’t get time to bathe her yesterday! I’m sure she left an impression, and a really smelly one!

Momma PUPDATE! OmGawd she got bathed two days in a row. She’d never been on the grooming table or a g table ever. She wasn’t a fan! With that said, I know very well I preach about big thick mats and how to …. Gotta tell you, I’m not perfect either. My pack has suffered a lot over the last 6 months and we’re likely the grossest dogs around! Clearly, Nickie gets the award for most …. Please know I’ve been preaching to my own choir for months!

07/25/2024

Momma and Poppa always loved and nurtured their babies! Rest in the 🐾’s of your Poppabear Gus!

07/25/2024

Momma Stella, Poppa Blackhawk (in heaven), and Gpup Mom are absolutely 💔 to share this.

Last week Sarah Jo reached out to let me know that big Gus has passed away. Gus was from S / B’s first litter. Gus has lived a beautiful life up in Northern MI near mighty Lake Michigan with a large extended family on his poppas side that included 7 grandkids to watch over and play with, including Sarah Jo and Dale’s daughter, and mainly lived with Dale’s sister who loved him so!

Gus’ furever family was even more special as Sarah Jo is one of our many beautiful “second gens” that I’ve loved since she was born.

Gus, I will remember you, will you remember me I know your Love never passed anyone by… and know you were quite the attraction to all those that you graced their paths up der in da nort woods!

Run free big boy as you are now embraced again in the 🐾’s of your PoppaBear Blackhawk!!

06/29/2024

We love our Haus Family - we truly do!
The Haus is the best place anywhere around to give your bestie(s) the S-Paw days they so deserve! The Haus is affordable, makes bathing your pupper(s) FUN, is easy on your back / knees, provides a pawsome bonding time with your pupper(s) and family, teaches your human kids how to care for their pets, and so much more! The best of the best is it's the gift that keeps on giving as your pet(s) will smell furtastic for weeks! All walk in - no appts required. The Haus also offers training by our pawsome trainer Montana, provides same day grooming for da shedders; sells Nutrilife; freshly frozen marrow bones custom cut as you need; no-pull leashes; and soon Dog Dash Doggie Day care! So much more to come!!! 450 N. Rt. 31, Suite 130, Crystal Lake. 847.878.3096!

06/25/2024

Pupster service announcement!!

Momma Stella, Poppa Blackhawk, Momma Nickie, and Poppa Beethoven just say No!

https://www.facebook.com/100063755695767/posts/1011675040967676/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Someone took this picture at the vets office…
About time Veterinarians are acknowledging Purina's Beneful is bad and harmful to your dog.
They should also write:
It may cause cancer, cardiac problems, strokes, blood pressure abnormalities, thyroid, renal failure, hepatic failure, and more!
Glad to see this in a Vets office as they are taking note (finally)!

06/23/2024

Reunited and it feels so good! These two (Duffy and Maui) got to see each other again for the first time since leaving their nest!

After pretending their water bowl was a pool, they had a blast picking up where they left off after training at the Haus!

To say they were worn out was an understatement!

It always warms my heart when they come back and visit as they remember everything!

06/14/2024

Love this article!

06/03/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063755695767/posts/994973959304451/?app=fbl

06/02/2024

Our last wittle Leprechaun is rockin and ready to join a new furever family! He is an AKC registered Landseer brown / white newfoundland puppster! He passed his final health check with flying goofies, testies are down and confirmed, first shots complete as well as f***l clear! He was on hold which was against my better judgement. After finding that the Wife/Mom of the family is terrified of dogs, never even had a dog, I quickly decided that allowing them to move forward was a recipe for disaster and I would end up rehoming him. Rehoming is something I really don't like to do, as if kids are involved, as was the case, it breaks my heart because the parents were making a decision that did not make the puppy a priority or had the entire family on board. If I had a pick of this litter, he was my pick as you cannot not fall in love with those eyes and everything about him! Contact me directly BY PHONE Please 847.878.3096!

06/02/2024

Wittle Leprechaun #3 is happily in his newf furever family home!

Spoiled thus far, not at all! His new poppa said, I think he can sleep in my bed tonight! Lol! I said whatever you allow once he’ll be locked and loaded and will expect the same tomorrow night so be aware! Not to mention he said he washed his bedding today. Ok, good luck as he will likely p*e in your bed!

He likely will be named Maui!

06/01/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063755695767/posts/993489249452922/?app=fbl

My wittle leprechaun #3 is almost ready to leave our loving nest! He even got blue gooed to whiten up all of his whites, mani / pedi, shampooed, conditioned and flea / tick rinsed.

I know I won’t miss this special wittle fluffernutter as he will be living a mile from my home :) so grannie can and will watch and see him grow up!

Love you to goofie pieces Mr. Runty. Even though I realized he’s really not a runt, he’s lean like his poppa Beethoven where as the other boys are stocky like their Momma! Be good big boy as grannie will be watching!

05/29/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063755695767/posts/991274003007780/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Today was a Day to surprise and make one little boy very very happy, given his smile, I think we sure did. While I never want to have to rehome one of our precious litter puppies, things happen. In this case the family lost their loving human Dad (29 yrs old) leaving two awesome little boys, a wife, and then found out mom was pregnant with their baby girl days before poppa passed away. She knew she had much more than she could ever handle, so she reached out to have me rehome him and I know it broke her heart to make that decision about 2 years ago.

Recently, Max the oldest boy (of the first family) had been asking his mom if there was any way he could see Duke as he sure missed him. I mean I’d move mountains to grant his wish! Didn’t need to move mountains as everyone came together to grant Max’s wish and a wonderful time was not only shared, so we’re the memories!

This is yet another heartwarming reason I breed Newfies as the kids never forget and love these big floofs no matter how big they are and furever!

05/24/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063755695767/posts/987341126734401/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

They’ve named him Duffy! We love it!

Wittle leprechaun #2 has left the goofie nest to join his newf furever furtastic family in Cary!