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Four generations of our family have been
touched by Newfoundland dogs. Dogs have
always been a beloved part of our family. Our
dogs are our pets first and foremost. We value
their companionship, compassion and unique
personalities that enrich our lives. They are the
true gentle giants of the dog world. We give
our dogs the love, affection and attention they
deserve. Our home is located just outside of
Nanaimo, which is on beautiful Vancouver
Island in British Columbia, Canada. We have
acreage and our dogs have free range on five of
touched by Newfoundland dogs. Dogs have
always been a beloved part of our family. Our
dogs are our pets first and foremost. We value
their companionship, compassion and unique
personalities that enrich our lives. They are the
true gentle giants of the dog world. We give
our dogs the love, affection and attention they
deserve. Our home is located just outside of
Nanaimo, which is on beautiful Vancouver
Island in British Columbia, Canada. We have
acreage and our dogs have free range on five of
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About Us
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the acres. Berrypoint is committed to the health and wellness of our dogs. As responsible
breeders, we take extra precautions to have health certifications completed, participate in
seminars and research studies, and remain current on research impacting the breed.
When we purchased our first Newfie puppy in 1992, we immediately became members of the
Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada, BC Region and the Newfoundland Dog Club of America. In
1997 we joined the Canadian Kennel Club and registered our Berrypoint Kennel. At that time we
also joined the NDCC. Since then, we have participated in obedience, conformation, water work,
and carting. I am actively involved in our local Kennel Club. I am a registered CGN Evaluator
and volunteer with other dog organizations.
breeders, we take extra precautions to have health certifications completed, participate in
seminars and research studies, and remain current on research impacting the breed.
When we purchased our first Newfie puppy in 1992, we immediately became members of the
Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada, BC Region and the Newfoundland Dog Club of America. In
1997 we joined the Canadian Kennel Club and registered our Berrypoint Kennel. At that time we
also joined the NDCC. Since then, we have participated in obedience, conformation, water work,
and carting. I am actively involved in our local Kennel Club. I am a registered CGN Evaluator
and volunteer with other dog organizations.
It All Started with...Major
My interest in Newfoundland dogs can be traced all the way back to a Newfie named Major.
Major was my mother’s beloved childhood dog and best friend. The entertaining stories of Major
captured my heart and instilled a love of the breed in me at an early age. He was born in 1928 in
the Toronto-area and was railed out to Vancouver. My Nana use to ask Major to find my
mother who would be playing in the neighbourhood and bring her home for dinner. Good old
faithful Major would trek through the neighbours’ lawns and homes to find my mother and
bring her to table on time. In another story, Major wanted to play with my mother, but she
was at school. As only Major could do, he walked into the school and directly into my mother’s
classroom. My mother was happy to see her visitor, but was perplexed when her teacher jumped
on a desk and started yelling, “Bear! Bear!” while pointing at Major. Didn’t the teacher know
that Major was a caring, helpful, and loyal companion? The memories my mother and
grandmother shared with me are priceless and a true testament to the loving personalities of the
Newfoundland breed. I’m grateful for all of Major’s anecdotes and the many memorable stories
that we have of our own Newfies.
Major was my mother’s beloved childhood dog and best friend. The entertaining stories of Major
captured my heart and instilled a love of the breed in me at an early age. He was born in 1928 in
the Toronto-area and was railed out to Vancouver. My Nana use to ask Major to find my
mother who would be playing in the neighbourhood and bring her home for dinner. Good old
faithful Major would trek through the neighbours’ lawns and homes to find my mother and
bring her to table on time. In another story, Major wanted to play with my mother, but she
was at school. As only Major could do, he walked into the school and directly into my mother’s
classroom. My mother was happy to see her visitor, but was perplexed when her teacher jumped
on a desk and started yelling, “Bear! Bear!” while pointing at Major. Didn’t the teacher know
that Major was a caring, helpful, and loyal companion? The memories my mother and
grandmother shared with me are priceless and a true testament to the loving personalities of the
Newfoundland breed. I’m grateful for all of Major’s anecdotes and the many memorable stories
that we have of our own Newfies.
| My Mom, Nana and Major in 1932. |
And 70+ years later, Mom still loves Newfies.
