Brushy Ridge Newfoundlands

01/23/2025

So true

12/24/2024

Kane: February 11, 2017 - December 24, 2024

Our day did not start the way we thought it would. At some point in the night Kane passed away. He did not act sick, there was nothing out of the ordinary. Larie put the boys to bed, and in the morning he was gone. He must have bloated during the night, his stomach was extended and hard.
We worked so hard saving him from bloat just over a year ago. I wanted him to fully heal before we tried to breed him again. And we also had the copper head incident.
This big lug of a dog has taken a big chunk of our hearts. He was such a gentle, loving soul. He didn’t want you to leave and would hang onto you with his mouth. He was the longest, biggest Newfoundlands I’ve ever seen. His paws were those of a huge black bear. Life will never be the same here without him.
Even though this is incredibly hard to accept, I also think how lucky Larie and I have been. We have been loved and loved some incredible Newfoundlands. At one point we have loved thirteen of them, and a whole bunch of puppies.
We are going to miss you Kane. But I know you will be there waiting on us someday with a kiss and a bear hug. Run free sweet boy, I’m sure rainbow bridge is beautiful.

01/31/2024

*** FOUND ***

Anyone in the area please be on the lookout.

01/25/2024

Puppy culture is proven to work time after time.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4086890/?fbclid=IwAR3QwCmLMcGkUewnlRoubrYGJvzmuyW8kFzoJotlZMWYxXvNh45JTXLOIls_aem_ASbBQOFOJJKh_Y88L-gJJMzQvTETYAT4eqJKzmlaUudJ9gVuCjTSLuv0wA0MPoDPghY

Studies on behavioural development in domestic dogs are of relevance for matching puppies with the right families, identifying predispositions for behavioural problems at an early stage, and predicting suitability for service dog work, police or military ...

01/14/2024

Huey made his way to Rainbow Bridge this morning. He was such an amazing soul and he loved so many greatly. We will never know , or could possibly count the lives he touched in his work as a therapy dog. Larie and I have countless stories of the joy and love he brought to strangers.
Huey was our first Newfoundland, and in true fashion of your first, there has never been another quit like him. He has been the most amazing, loving, giving, pure soul, and we have been so blessed and privileged to have him in our lives. Huey, started this great Newfoundland love for us.
Run and play at Rainbow Bridge sweet boy. I know someday you will be there waiting on us with slobbery kisses and love in your eyes. You are going to be so missed.

11/03/2023

This is true.

09/18/2023

Don’t wake a sleeping bear!

09/16/2023

FOCUSING ON PUPPIES AND BONE GROWTH:

Today we bring you the explanation of why we shouldn't perform intense physical exercise with puppies until 18 months and even up to 24 months of age.
Puppy growth rates vary greatly by size. It's important to adapt diet and exercise to your puppies' specific requirements to ensure ideal skeletal development. Endocondral ossification (the process during which cartilage turns into bone) differs according to the adult size of your puppy, with closed growth plates (complete ossification has occurred) between 3 months in toy breeds and 24 months in large breeds (see photos).
There are many factors affecting growth rate and maturity age. For example, males mature more slowly than females. There are variations in periods of 'fast growth' ranging from birth to 11 weeks in small dogs and toys. Large breeds range from birth to 20 weeks (Hawthorne et al 2004). Excessive exercise and inadequate nutrition during these periods can lead to conformation and malformation of bones, which can lead to osteoarthritis development and degenerative joint disease.
Recommended exercise levels for puppies are 1 minute for each week of their life, twice a day. This should be LOW IMPACT at a steady pace. Puppies shouldn’t be fetching at high speeds, or jumping on/off furniture or in/out of vehicles.
If your goal is to train to compete for flyball or agility (for example), it is recommended to AVOID any jump training until full ossification has occurred.
This is why breeders tell new owners to not to rush certain physical activities with your pups. Instead, focus working on other things with them. Work their minds, smell, desensitizing, and socialization, etc.
After going through the development months and developing the corresponding plates, consult your veterinarian to determine if your dog is 100% ready for sport.

06/11/2023

Just wanted to introduce you to the reason we haven’t had any puppies so far this spring.
This is Samuel Trace Wilson
Born June 10th
8lbs 14oz
21 1/2 inches
He is just the most precious baby and Larie and I are completely in love.

06/06/2023

I grantee you my butt is to big to get out of this window. Doesn’t mean I won’t try. Love Lewis