Newfoundland Puppies for Sale in Michigan
Black Female Puppies Available & Ready to Reserve!
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Black Female Newfoundland Puppies
Lynn Kay Kennels currently has black female Newfoundland puppies for sale from Miss Bonnie and Mr. Wilson’s June 24th litter. This is the first litter for this wonderful pair, and Bonnie has proven to be an outstanding first-time mom. The puppies are growing beautifully and doing great!
Looking Ahead…
We are expecting additional litters to be born during the mid-August through September timeframe if pregnancies are confirmed.
These litters are expected to include:
- Black
- Brown
- Brown & White
- Black & White puppies
If everything goes as planned, these puppies will be ready for their new homes in October and November.
If you are interested in one of our current puppies or would like to reserve a puppy from an upcoming litter, please contact us. We are happy to text current pictures and answer any questions you may have.
Please call Marci at 810-223-1457 or email lynnkay04@aol.com for more information.
We are currently accepting deposits for both our available puppies and our upcoming litters.
Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with our breeding plans! Heat cycles can be affected by extreme weather, and occasionally our girls decide to keep us waiting. For example, Miss MoneyPenny was nearly two months late coming into season before she was finally ready to breed. Because of this, all projected litter dates are estimates until pregnancies are confirmed.
As explained in our Waiting List Information, we carefully plan our litters according to the families on our active waiting list. Since many families have recently chosen to postpone bringing home a puppy, we may be planning fewer litters going forward to ensure every puppy has a loving home waiting.
🐾 Welcome to Our Newest Litter! 🐾
Lynn Kay Kennels proudly welcomes our newest litter, shown above.
We are now accepting deposits for puppies that are expected to be ready for their new homes in late October through early November.
Please contact us for information about availability, upcoming litters, or joining our waiting list.
Puppy Waiting List & Reservation Update
Thank you for considering one of our puppies to become part of your family. We truly appreciate your patience and the trust you place in our breeding program. Our goal has always been to produce healthy, well-socialized puppies and match them with loving, committed families.
Our Waiting List
To join our waiting list, we require a $200 non-refundable Waiting List Deposit. This deposit secures your place on our waiting list and is applied toward the purchase price of your puppy.
We breed throughout the year according to our paid deposit list, so it is uncommon for us to have puppies available without first contacting families on our waiting list.
If you believe you have been missed or have not heard from us, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Why We Have Updated Our Process
Over the past several months, we have experienced a much higher number of families choosing to wait for a future litter or not responding when contacted about available puppies.
We completely understand that life circumstances, finances, and family plans can change. However, these unexpected changes have made it increasingly difficult to accurately plan our breeding program. On several occasions, we have had to find homes for reserved puppies during the final days before pickup because families changed their plans.
To better serve both our puppies and our customers, we have updated our waiting list procedures.
Active & Non-Active Waiting List
Our waiting list is now divided into two categories.
Active Waiting List
Families who are actively ready to welcome a puppy as soon as one becomes available.
Non-Active Waiting List
Families who have chosen to wait for a future litter or have declined an available puppy two or more times.
Important: Being placed on the Non-Active Waiting List does not mean you lose your original place in line.
Your original deposit date will always determine your priority when you are ready for a puppy again. Simply let us know when your circumstances change, and we will gladly move you back to our Active Waiting List.
This system allows us to better estimate how many puppies will be needed throughout the year while ensuring that families who are ready now receive priority for upcoming litters.
Reserving Your Puppy
Once you are offered a puppy and decide to accept it, we require an additional $500 non-refundable Confirmation Pick-Up Deposit.
This deposit reserves that specific puppy exclusively for your family and is due immediately after you accept your puppy.
The Confirmation Pick-Up Deposit helps ensure that families are fully committed before we reserve a puppy. Unfortunately, we have experienced situations where customers accepted a puppy but later canceled just before pickup, making it difficult to place that puppy with another family on short notice.
Both your original $200 Waiting List Deposit and your $500 Confirmation Pick-Up Deposit are credited toward the total purchase price of your puppy at the time of pickup or delivery.
If you choose to decline your puppy after paying the Confirmation Pick-Up Deposit, the deposit is forfeited since that puppy has been reserved exclusively for your family.
Planning Our Litters
We carefully plan our breeding program based on the number of families on our Active Waiting List who are ready for a puppy.
Because more families have recently chosen to postpone adding a puppy to their family, we will be planning smaller litters and breeding more conservatively moving forward.
This means:
- Fewer puppies may be available at one time.
- Some families may need to wait for future litters.
- Availability will always depend on litter size and the puppies that are born.
If you choose to wait for a future litter when your name comes up, please understand that another puppy may not be available for several months.
Puppy Pricing
While we make every effort to keep our pricing consistent, puppy prices are subject to change due to increases in veterinary care, food, supplies, medications, taxes, and other operating expenses.
All puppies will be sold at the current price in effect at the time your puppy is reserved.
Current Wait Time
Our current estimated wait time for a future puppy is approximately four months, although this may vary depending on litter sizes and customer selections.
Families with paid deposits are always contacted first when puppies become available. If puppies remain available after our waiting list has been contacted, they will then be advertised on our website and social media pages.
Coat Colors
Our primary goal is producing healthy, well-tempered puppies.
After carefully evaluating our breeding program, we have decided that we will no longer breed specifically for gray or fawn colors due to a higher incidence of allergy-related concerns within those color lines.
We continue to produce beautiful black puppies in most litters unless we are specifically planning a Landseer litter.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and confidence in our breeding program. We look forward to helping you find the perfect Newfoundland puppy to welcome into your family.
Mother - Miss Bonnie (Black Female)
Bonnie is now 2 years old and recently welcomed her very first litter of puppies. She has proven to be an exceptional mother and has exceeded all of our expectations. She is incredibly attentive to her puppies and comes running at the slightest peep to make sure every little one is safe and cared for.
Bonnie has been a wonderful addition to our Newfoundland family and has integrated beautifully with our girls—Hazel, Samantha, Leia, and Penny. She has a sweet, gentle personality and is extremely well-mannered. She is fully house-trained and travels back and forth between our home and the kennel without ever having an accident.
Bonnie is happiest when she’s close to her people. She follows me wherever I go, happily lying at my feet whenever I stop. She loves attention, enjoys being talked to, and never turns down a little extra affection.
She also enjoys spending time with Miss Madison and Miss GiGi at the kennel and can usually be found curled up with them when she isn’t in one of our homes. Bonnie gets along wonderfully with all of our dogs, including our young males, and especially enjoys playing with Wilson—which led to our surprise litter in June!
Bonnie currently weighs approximately 108 pounds. She naturally lost some weight while raising her puppies but is already gaining it back. As a young female, she will continue to mature and fill out over the next couple of years. She should eventually get to be about 115 – 120 pounds.
Most importantly, Bonnie is in excellent health with no known medical concerns. She is everything we hoped she would be—an affectionate companion, a wonderful mother, and a cherished member of the Lynn Kay Kennels family.
Mother - Miss Samantha (Black Female)
Princess Samantha is completely devoted to my husband. She was raised in our home alongside her best friends, Miss Sweet Hazel Brown, Miss Princess Leia, and Miss MoneyPenny. She has been spoiled from day one, and honestly, she knows it!
Samantha is taller and leaner than Hazel, while Hazel takes after her father, Bishop, with her big-boned, stocky build. Even though they are built differently, these girls are inseparable and have become wonderful companions.
Samantha lives in our home with us along with Miss Leia and Miss MoneyPenny, making it three generations of girls together. They all enjoy their weekly trips to Grandma’s house (the kennel) to visit everyone, but they are always ready to come back home. Grandma just doesn’t spoil them quite as much or hand out treats like they get at home!
Samantha is learning what it means to be a momma. She is such a little mother hen and wants to be with her puppies 24/7. If one of them is out of her sight, she lets everyone know about it! She cries when she can’t be with them and is happiest when all of her little ones are close by. Of course, all the other girls think they should help raise the puppies too, so there is never a shortage of babysitters around here.
She is fully grown now and currently weighs 147 pounds. Her coat is incredibly soft and shiny, thanks to the olive oil and daily vitamins she enjoys with her meals.
Samantha is loved by everyone who meets her. People often ask if she would make a therapy dog because of her calm, loving personality and gentle nature. She absolutely thrives on routine, and when I say she has a schedule…I mean she has a schedule! Every evening between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m., she heads to bed and starts pestering my husband if he isn’t following right behind her. Bedtime means bedtime!
Now for Samantha’s one and only drawback…she has a wicked tail! It never stops wagging, and it has a mind of its own. We have learned to keep anything breakable away from the edge of tables because Samantha’s tail has been known to clear a tabletop in one happy swing. And gentlemen…watch the “goods” if you’re standing next to her—you’ve been warned!
Samantha is definitely the take-charge girl of the pack. She likes everyone to know the rules, and the other dogs are more than happy to follow her lead.
She is in excellent health with no medical issues and continues to be one of the sweetest, most loving girls in our family.
Mother - Miss Princess Leia (Black Female)
Miss Princess Leia is the daughter of Miss Samantha and definitely her mother’s little mini-me, although she inherited her big-boned build from her father, Mr. Charlie Brown.
Leia lives in our home with my husband and me along with Hazel, Samantha, our newest addition Miss MoneyPenny, and my husband’s 25-pound Boston Terrier, Gertrude (“Gertty”).
Leia and Penny absolutely adore little Gertty. Even though there is quite a size difference, the girls are so gentle with her. They let Gertty climb all over them and spend hours playing with toys together both inside and outside. Watching them interact is one of our favorite things.
Leia also loves going for rides, especially when she knows we’re heading to Grandma’s house (the kennel). The excitement starts before we even get there because she knows it’s going to be playtime with all of the other dogs. Unlike her mother Samantha, who is always ready to come back home, Leia doesn’t mind staying at Grandma’s for a few days if needed. She’s just excited to see everyone and find out what’s happening. The only downside, according to Leia, is that Grandma doesn’t hand out treats like she gets at home!
Leia believes there is absolutely no room for unwanted critters in her yard…and I mean none! One early morning while I was inside feeding puppies, I heard her barking. Our dogs are trained not to bark unless something is going on, so I knew I better investigate. Sure enough, Leia had decided to chase a skunk! Unfortunately, the skunk won that battle, and Leia came back wearing perfume that no one wanted. She got sprayed in the face just enough to make for a very memorable morning!
Leia has grown into a wonderful mother. She loves coming into the puppy room to check on puppies from other litters and is perfectly content lying at my feet while I feed them, making sure everyone is safe and accounted for. She has already raised several beautiful litters, and I can’t wait to see the wonderful puppies she will continue to produce in the years ahead.
Like her daddy, Leia has a big-boned build and has really matured and filled out over the past year. She has one funny little obsession…ice cubes! She absolutely loves them.
Leia is an easygoing, happy girl who is always ready for fun—unless she’s gotten herself into trouble. Then she suddenly becomes the sweetest little kiss-up you’ve ever seen, hoping a few extra kisses will earn her forgiveness.
Leia currently weighs approximately 142 pounds, is in excellent health, and has no medical issues.
Mother - Miss MoneyPenny (Black & White Female)
Miss MoneyPenny…or as we often say around the house, “She’s so cute!”…is the newest addition to our family. She lives in our home with my husband and me along with Sweet Hazel Brown, Samantha, Leia, and little Gertrude (“Gertty”), my husband’s 25-pound Boston Terrier.
Penny absolutely adores Gertty, and the two of them are the very best of friends. Even though Penny weighs a solid 150 pounds, I never have to worry about little Gertty getting hurt. Penny is incredibly gentle with her and treats her like she’s one of the big dogs.
Penny loves belly rubs, hugs, kisses, being talked to, ice cubes, and all the attention she can get. But if we’re being honest…her favorite thing in the whole world is mealtime! She absolutely loves breakfast and lunch and is always the first one to finish eating. I usually have to remind her to slow down because she gets so excited.
My husband has taught all of the girls to sit and stay in their own feeding stations before they receive their food bowls. Penny took a little longer than everyone else to learn that lesson. Bill would simply stand there and say, “Girls, I can wait here all day until Penny listens.” Well, the other girls weren’t about to miss breakfast because of Penny, so they quickly helped whip her into shape! Now, when Bill says, “Sit and stay,” every one of them patiently waits until he gives the command, “Okay,” before diving into their meals.
Penny has one of the sweetest personalities you could ever ask for. She would make an excellent therapy dog. She is incredibly loving, loyal, and happiest when she’s with her family.
She also loves to talk, and I mean really talk! She’ll carry on conversations with us like she’s trying to tell us exactly what’s on her mind. One of her favorite places to relax is sitting in front of the fan while watching cartoons on television. She even has a favorite dog movie that she’ll actually watch! Penny has more personality than most people.
She enjoys going to Grandma’s house (the kennel), but she prefers going with the rest of the pack. The first time I took her by herself, she cried because she missed everyone else. Penny likes being with her family, whether that’s Momma, Grandma, or the rest of the pack. Hazel, on the other hand, is much more independent and doesn’t mind doing her own thing.
Penny proved to be an excellent first-time mother. She only had three puppies, but they were enormous! Each puppy weighed over 2 pounds, and our veterinarian said he had never seen newborn Newfoundland puppies that large. Because of their size, Penny delivered them by C-section. Thankfully, everyone did wonderfully, and we’re hoping future litters are a little easier on her!
MoneyPenny got her name from the secretary in the James Bond movies and has definitely become my husband’s girl. He’s always checking on her and asking, “How’s my Penny?” She has him wrapped around her paw. Truth be told, she’s spoiled rotten…and she knows it! I always tease my husband by telling him, “All the dogs love you…they just tolerate me!”
Penny is in excellent health with no medical issues and continues to bring laughter, love, and plenty of entertainment to our home every single day.
Mother - Miss Madison (Black Female)
Miss Madison is such a sweetheart and absolutely loves attention. As she has gotten older, she has become much more laid back than she used to be. She still enjoys playing and has plenty of energy, but she is definitely more relaxed these days as she gets closer to retirement.
Madison loved spending time with Chloe, Payton, and CoCo before they retired and went on to their wonderful forever homes. These days, she usually bunks with her best friends, GiGi and Bonnie, unless one of my house girls comes over to visit her.
Madison is completely house-trained and minds very well…except when it comes to those barn cats! She still thinks they need to be chased every now and then.
Like all of our girls, Madison absolutely adored Jackson, one of Mother’s favorite males. Jackson had every girl at the kennel completely fooled. He was such a charmer and loved “wooing” all the ladies. I don’t think he ever met a girl he didn’t fall in love with. We all miss Jackson very much, especially Mother, and the girls still seem to miss their handsome gentleman.
Madison enjoys her treats, although she isn’t always on her best behavior! One habit we’re still working on is digging. Unfortunately, bunking with GiGi has rubbed off on her, and together they’ve become quite the landscaping crew. The extremely hot summers haven’t helped, since they like to dig cool places to lie down. Thankfully, I haven’t seen any new holes this year, so I think we’re finally making progress!
Madison has always been a wonderful mother. She adores her puppies and can hardly wait for each feeding time. She is one of those moms who stays right at my feet until it’s time to feed her babies again. She also loves to “talk” and always has plenty to say.
When she’s allowed to spend time with the boys, Madison is always ready to play, especially if Charlie is around and wants to play ball. She also knows when I’ve arrived at the kennel. Before I even get out of the car, she’s letting me know she’s ready for plenty of hugs, attention, and lovings.
Madison weighs approximately 135 to 140 pounds. Like many of our Newfoundlands, her coat grows in beautifully for the winter months and is shaved during the summer to help keep her comfortable.
Madison has been such a wonderful addition to our Newfoundland family. She is a loving companion, an excellent mother, and a joy to have as part of our pack. She is in excellent health with no medical issues.
Mother - Miss GiGi (Black Female)
Miss GiGi is our mischievous girl. She always seems to be looking for something to get into, and she has enough energy to keep everyone around her on their toes.
For years, GiGi loved playing with Willow and Peaches, who were her favorite playmates. Sadly, Willow is no longer with us, and Peaches has retired to her wonderful forever home. These days, GiGi spends most of her time playing with Madison and Bonnie. Whiskey is one of the newer additions to the kennel, but she’s still a little too timid to keep up with GiGi’s playful personality.
GiGi loves treats and enjoys being spoiled, although being perfectly behaved isn’t always at the top of her priority list! One of her favorite ways to greet me used to be by jumping all over me whenever I came outside to see her. Thankfully, with a little patience and consistency, she’s learning better manners. I haven’t been jumped on in quite some time, so I’d say she’s finally getting the idea.
Another habit we’ve been working on is digging. GiGi decided that landscaping was one of her hidden talents, especially during our hot summers when digging cool spots to lie in seemed like a great idea. Thankfully, I haven’t noticed any new holes this year, so I think we’re finally winning that battle too.
GiGi enjoys spending time with the boys whenever she’s allowed. She doesn’t always understand why she can’t stay with them all the time, but she certainly enjoys every minute she gets. Lately, she has especially enjoyed playing ball with Charlie or horsing around in the yard with our younger boys, Wilson and Forrest.
As some of her longtime playmates have retired over the years, I think GiGi gets a little lonely at times. Thankfully, she absolutely loves having puppies around.
GiGi is a wonderful mother, but she definitely has her own parenting style. She loves her puppies, makes sure they are well-fed, gives them plenty of kisses, and takes excellent care of them. But once she’s finished with motherly duties…she’s finished! GiGi isn’t one to spend extra time hovering over her babies. She’s more of a “business first” kind of mom. Feeding time is feeding time, kisses are given, and then she’s ready to move on. She may not be a doting mother like some of our girls, but she has always been a good, caring mother who would never ignore or harm her puppies.
GiGi currently weighs approximately 140 pounds. She is very muscular, big-boned, and beautifully built. Like many of our Newfoundlands, her coat grows out during the winter months and is shaved in the summer to help keep her comfortable.
We love having GiGi as part of our Newfoundland family. She keeps us laughing with her playful personality and endless energy, and she continues to be a wonderful addition to our kennel. She is in excellent health with no medical issues.
Father - Mr. Charlie Brown (Brown Male)
Mr. Charlie Brown is one of the true goofballs of our pack of boys. If there is fun to be had, Charlie is right in the middle of it. He is full of energy, always ready to play, and if he decides it’s time for your attention, he’ll keep asking until you finally give in.
Charlie loves giving kisses and has absolutely no idea how big he really is. He’ll come charging over with the best intentions, completely forgetting that 150 pounds of Newfoundland is a lot of dog! He’s always looking to see what kind of mischief he can get away with when Mother or I aren’t paying close enough attention.
One of Charlie’s biggest challenges is remembering that Mother isn’t getting any younger. He gets so excited to see her that he’ll accidentally knock her over while trying to say hello. I keep reminding him that he has to be gentle because he doesn’t realize just how strong he is. Thankfully, Charlie usually knows when he’s done something wrong and gives you that guilty look that says, “I didn’t mean to.”
Charlie used to room with Jake and Millie before they retired to their forever homes. These days, he has a room all to himself, which he seems to enjoy just fine. When he’s behaving himself—and we’re not in the middle of breeding season—he loves getting out to spend time with the girls.
Every day, Charlie manages to convince Mother to throw the ball for him while she’s outside doing chores. Somehow, she always gives in. Between a game of fetch, a few treats, and plenty of kisses, Charlie knows exactly how to wrap her around his paw.
The minute Charlie hears my voice and realizes I’m home, the excitement begins. He starts barking with all his might until I come outside to see him. Before long, he’s convinced the rest of the kennel to join in, and suddenly everyone is barking because Charlie decided it was time for attention. He’s just one big kid who knows how to get everyone involved.
Charlie weighs approximately 150 pounds, although his weight changes throughout the year. During hot weather—or whenever the girls are in season—he often loses interest in food altogether and drops a little weight until life settles back down.
Because Charlie is such a big, enthusiastic boy, we have to be careful which dogs he plays with. Some of our smaller females simply can’t roughhouse with him because he doesn’t realize how easily he could accidentally knock them over. I keep telling Mother that Charlie is still just a BIG baby, and someday he’ll probably settle down the same way Jackson eventually did.
Charlie produces beautiful puppies with lots of wrinkles and wonderful substance. More importantly, he fills our days with laughter. His goofy personality, endless enthusiasm, and loving heart make him impossible not to adore.
Charlie is in excellent health with no medical issues, and we wouldn’t trade our lovable goofball for anything.
Father - Mr. Bishop (Black Male)
Mr. Bishop, better known around the kennel as “The Old Man,” is my big baby. He is the oldest of our males here at Lynn Kay Kennels and has proudly earned his title as the top dog of the kennel.
Bishop is a BIG bully…but in the most lovable way. He likes things done his way and isn’t shy about letting everyone know it. If you’re standing where he wants to be, he’ll simply use that big blocky head of his to gently push you right out of the way. Around here, Bishop believes the world revolves around him—and honestly, we let him think that!
He currently weighs between 140 and 150 pounds. A few summers ago, Bishop was seriously injured and lost a considerable amount of weight. We spent the next couple of years working hard to get him healthy again and build his weight back up. Thankfully, he made a full recovery, although I think being hand-fed during that time may have spoiled him just a little…or maybe a lot!
Mother recently told me that when she took Bishop his dinner, he carefully picked out his peanut butter treat with his vitamins, set it off to the side, and ate everything else first—as if to say, “No thank you!” After eating those treats almost his entire life, he has suddenly decided he has an opinion about them. I told Mother she’s just going to have to come up with a new way to convince Mr. Stubborn to take his vitamins!
Bishop is an impressive boy with a massive head, lots of wrinkles, a heavy build, and plenty of muscle. He is much stockier than our beloved Jackson, who was taller and leaner, but they both have wonderful personalities in their own unique ways.
He absolutely loves spending time with the girls and honestly believes every one of them belongs to him. The only problem is that Bishop doesn’t realize just how big and powerful he is. We have to carefully separate him from the younger girls before they come into season because his enthusiasm sometimes outweighs his common sense!
Bishop has his own special way of charming the ladies. He enjoys showing off, soaking up attention, and making sure everyone knows he’s around. While he isn’t quite as laid back as our beloved Jackson was, he is every bit as lovable and keeps us entertained every day.
The moment Bishop hears my voice at the kennel, he knows I’m home. He and Charlie will bark just enough to let me know they’re ready for me to come outside with a few treats, a little playtime, and of course, plenty of kisses.
Like several of our boys, Bishop will spend the rest of his life here with us. We become very attached to our males because they stay with us longer than most of our girls, and they become just as attached to us—especially to Mother, Linda Kay.
Bishop is still very much the boss around the kennel. He enjoys reminding the younger boys who’s in charge and can often be found teasing or “arguing” with the males in the neighboring runs just because he can. He still likes to keep everyone in line.
Although Bishop moves a little slower these days after his accident, he remains in excellent health with no medical issues. He will always be one of the kings of Lynn Kay Kennels, and we wouldn’t have him any other way.
Father - Mr. Black Bear (Black Male)
Mr. Black Bear, or simply “Bear,” is the son of our beloved Jackson, who passed away a few years ago. Every day we look at Bear, we see so much of his father. He is the spitting image of Jackson and has inherited not only his handsome looks but so many of Jackson’s wonderful characteristics as well.
Bear is one big baby with the sweetest personality. He is extremely well-behaved, loves to play, and is happiest when he has the freedom to run around the backyard and enjoy life.
For the first part of his life, Bear lived in a wonderful family home with Sofie and Harley, where he was absolutely spoiled rotten. He was loved by a family of five and enjoyed all the comforts of being a house dog. After we lost Jackson, however, we made the decision to bring Bear back home to Lynn Kay Kennels so he could carry on his father’s legacy and be here with us full-time.
Like anyone who has a big change in life, Bear had to adjust to kennel life after living in a home. Thankfully, he has settled in beautifully. While I’m sure he still misses living in the house and getting spoiled every day, he now has many more friends to play with and has become a wonderful part of our kennel family.
Bear especially enjoys spending time with our younger boys, Wilson and Forrest Gump. They have a great time playing together, and of course, Bear never turns down a little extra loving or one of his favorite treats—which he almost always earns because he minds so well.
He also enjoys spending time with all of our girls whenever they come to visit Grandma at the kennel. Like Bishop and Charlie, Bear is convinced that every girl who comes into season should choose him first. I have to remind all three boys that they each have to wait their turn!
Bear has excellent manners and walks beautifully on a leash. He is calm, attentive, and eager to please. He would make an outstanding therapy dog if we ever chose that path for him. His gentle personality and willingness to listen make him one of the easiest dogs we have to work with.
Whether Bear was living in the house with Sofie or now here at the kennel, we have never had to worry about him getting along with other dogs. He has always been easygoing and respectful, making him a joy to have around.
Bear inherited his father’s tall, lean build along with his beautiful, soft, shiny black coat. He currently weighs approximately 140 pounds and will likely mature to around 150 pounds as he continues to fill out.
Bear is in excellent health with no medical issues. He reminds us so much of Jackson every single day, and we couldn’t be happier to have him back home where he belongs.
Father - Mr. Wilson (Black Male)
Mr. Wilson is one of the youngest males here at Lynn Kay Kennels, and we’re excited to watch him grow into the handsome adult we know he’s going to become. He recently fathered his very first litter, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.
Wilson is the son of Bishop, and as he continues to mature, he’s becoming more and more like his father every day. He’s a solid black male with a beautiful coat, plenty of bone, and a build that’s finally starting to fill out. It has taken him a little while to grow into himself, but we’re beginning to see exactly what we hoped he would become.
Like many young males, Wilson still has some growing to do. He currently weighs around 120 pounds, and we’d like to see him put on more weight as he matures. Summer heat and breeding season don’t make that easy, though. When the girls are in season, eating often becomes much less important than everything else going on around the kennel!
Wilson isn’t as tall as Bear, but that’s no surprise considering his father, Bishop, isn’t especially tall either. What Wilson may lack in height, he more than makes up for in personality.
I’ve always thought of Wilson as the funny kid who’s constantly tripping over his own feet. He’s playful, goofy, and always looking for someone to wrestle with. His favorite partner in crime is Forrest Gump. The two of them are constantly roughhousing, chasing each other around the yard, and acting like a pair of teenage boys whenever I head out to check on the dogs.
Of course, all the playing stops the second they realize I’m carrying peanut butter treats! Suddenly, their full attention is on me, and they’re both convinced they’re first in line for a snack.
Wilson is full of energy and, like most young Newfoundlands, still has a habit of jumping when he gets excited. We’re working on his manners, and while it takes time for these young boys to settle down, he’s making steady progress. Thankfully, he hasn’t developed any bad habits like climbing fences, digging holes, or barking nonstop, and for that, I’m very grateful.
Wilson has already given us an exciting start as a young sire, and I look forward to watching him continue to mature over the next year. Every month he becomes a little more confident, a little more mature, and a little more like the outstanding dog we know he’s capable of becoming.
Wilson is in excellent health with no medical issues, and we can’t wait to watch the next chapter of his story unfold.
Father - Mr. Forrest Gump (Black & White Male)
Mr. Forrest Gump is another one of our young males here at Lynn Kay Kennels. He is the son of our beloved Jackson, and every day we see more and more of his father in both his appearance and his personality.
Forrest is a striking black-and-white Landseer with the tall, lean build that made Jackson so handsome. He currently weighs around 120 pounds, and we’d like to see him put on more weight as he matures in the next few years. While he inherited his father’s looks, he also inherited his gentle nature. Forrest is one of the sweetest boys in the kennel, but he’s still a little shy and timid as he continues to mature.
One thing we’re working on is helping Forrest become more comfortable with being handled. When it came time for his summer grooming and haircut, he wasn’t quite sure what to think. Unlike many of our other dogs, he wasn’t interested in rolling over for belly rubs or relaxing while I worked. He still needs to learn that having my hands on him is nothing to worry about. I know that, with time and confidence, grooming will become much easier as he grows up and learns to trust the process.
Interestingly, Forrest has no problem roughhousing with his best buddy, Wilson. The two of them spend their days wrestling, playing, and keeping each other entertained. It’s only when I ask Forrest to settle down or cooperate that his shy side starts to show.
Like many young dogs, Forrest picked up a few bad habits from some of his older kennel mates. Climbing was one of them. Thankfully, after those dogs retired, Forrest quickly started breaking the habit. It’s amazing how much influence one dog can have on another! I’m happy to say he hasn’t been digging this summer either, so we’re definitely heading in the right direction.
One of my favorite memories happened when it was finally Forrest’s turn to breed. I walked out to the kennel, told him it was time to get to work, and introduced him to Miss MoneyPenny. I jokingly told him he needed to show her what a gentleman he could be and do his job well.
Well…I’d say he understood the assignment!
After everything was over, Forrest seemed to think MoneyPenny should stay a little longer so they could spend more time together. I had to explain that Miss Penny was ready to go home because she’d had enough excitement for one day. Forrest looked a little disappointed, but before long he was back to playing with Wilson as if nothing had happened.
Forrest still gets excited every time I come home. He’s always looking to see if I brought one of the girls with me, and if not, he’s perfectly happy asking me to come out and throw the ball or hand out a few Milk-Bone treats. He’s always ready for a little extra attention.
Forrest has already sired his first litter, and we couldn’t have been happier. His puppies were beautiful, healthy, and wonderfully substantial. We’re excited to watch him mature and see the many outstanding litters we know he’ll produce in the years ahead. We’re especially looking forward to seeing what his future puppies with MoneyPenny will be like.
Forrest is still growing into the remarkable dog we know he’ll become. Every month he gains a little more confidence, and it’s been a joy to watch him develop into one of the next generation of Lynn Kay Kennels males.
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Dry Mouth Bloodlines
One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “Do your Newfoundlands drool?”
The answer is much less than a traditional Newfoundland.
Our bloodlines have been carefully selected over many years to produce dry-mouth Newfoundlands, meaning significantly less drooling than most people expect from the breed. While no Newfoundland is completely drool-free, our dogs produce far less slobber, helping save your clothes, furniture, walls, and floors from the constant cleanup many owners associate with the breed.
Many people have been told there is “no such thing” as a dry-mouth Newfoundland. We simply smile because we live with them every day.
If you’d like to hear directly from families who own one of our Newfoundlands, we’d be happy to provide references from past puppy buyers who can share their personal experiences with our dogs.
Deposit Policy
All puppy deposits are non-refundable, even if a customer decides not to move forward after agreeing to purchase a puppy and being placed on our waiting list.
We intentionally keep our Waiting List Deposit at just $200, while many reputable breeders require deposits of $500 or more simply to reserve a place on their waiting list. We feel this lower deposit makes it easier for families to reserve a future puppy while still allowing us to plan our upcoming litters.
Our puppy prices are subject to change from year to year as expenses increase. Because your $200 Waiting List Deposit is good for life, some families choose to remain on our waiting list for several years before selecting a puppy. Regardless of when you choose your puppy, your original $200 deposit will always be applied toward the purchase price.
Once you have been offered a puppy and have confirmed that you would like to move forward, you will be asked to submit an additional $500 non-refundable Confirmation Pick-Up Deposit. This deposit is also applied toward the purchase price of your puppy.
After receiving your Confirmation Pick-Up Deposit, I will email you a detailed invoice with your puppy’s pickup date and time, your remaining balance due, payment instructions, and everything you’ll need to know before bringing your new family member home.
Payment Information
The balance for your puppy is due at the time of pickup.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- Cash
- Certified Bank Check
- Money Order
- All Major Credit Cards
When your puppy is ready to go home, I’ll email you an invoice showing your remaining balance due. At that time, simply let me know which form of payment you plan to use.
Please note that all credit card payments are subject to a 3.5% processing fee, which is the fee we are charged by the credit card company. This fee will be clearly shown on your invoice before payment is made.
If paying by Certified Bank Check or Money Order, please make it payable to:
Lynn Kay Kennels
If you have any questions about payment, your invoice, or the pickup process, please don’t hesitate to call. We’re always happy to help and want to make bringing your new Newfoundland puppy home an exciting and enjoyable experience!
Door-to-Door Delivery & Shipping Available
Whether you live nearby or across the country, we’re happy to help you bring your new Lynn Kay Newfoundland puppy home safely. We proudly offer door-to-door delivery, depending on location and mileage, as well as shipping throughout the continental United States to approved areas that do not require quarantine.
Current shipping and delivery costs generally range from $650 to $1,500, depending on mileage and destination. While we’ve worked hard to keep our transportation costs affordable over the past 10 years, rising travel expenses have made a small increase necessary.
For customers in the western United States, shipping or delivery will be determined by the most practical and cost-effective option. In many cases, air travel is actually less expensive than driving. During the summer months, however, airline shipping may not be available if temperatures are too high for the safety of our puppies.
Most of our families choose to have their puppy shipped. If you’re concerned about flying your puppy, please know we’ve safely shipped hundreds of Newfoundland puppies over the years without any issues. Your puppy will travel in an airline-approved crate with food, water, and bedding materials appropriate for the trip.
For families choosing our door-to-door delivery service, your puppy will be fed, watered, exercised, and cared for according to their normal routine throughout the journey.
Once your puppy is ready to go home, we’ll contact you by phone and/or email to arrange pickup or delivery.
Upcoming Litters & Waiting List
We normally have a couple of litters in the late fall, with black and brown puppies expected, along with the possibility of other colors. We usually have one Landseer litter each year, typically in late summer. Because our bloodlines carry all Newfoundland colors, we occasionally get some wonderful surprises!
Please remember that families who have placed a paid deposit are contacted first when a litter is born. After everyone on the active waiting list has been contacted, we then reach out to families in our follow-up folder to offer any puppies that are still available.
When your puppy is born, we will contact you by email and text with the exciting news. I will leave a message if you have voicemail available. You’re always welcome to call us for updates on planned breedings, expected whelping dates, or to ask any questions about our Newfoundland puppies.
We’re Here to Help
Questions are always welcome here at Lynn Kay Kennels. Whether you’re ready to reserve a puppy or simply want to learn more about the Newfoundland breed, we’re always happy to visit with fellow Newfie lovers and help in any way we can.
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Cell: (810) 223-1457
Please leave a message if we’re unable to answer.
Email (Preferred): lynnkay04@aol.com
Office Hours
You’re welcome to call anytime!
If you have already placed a deposit and would like an update on your future puppy, please give us a call. We’ll be happy to let you know where you are on the waiting list and answer any questions you may have.
As we’ve updated our records over the years, we always encourage families to check in with us from time to time. We want to make sure everyone who has placed a deposit has been contacted when the right litter becomes available, and we certainly don’t want anyone to be overlooked.
While we do our best to respond quickly to emails, Mother (Linda Kay) enjoys talking with families personally over the phone. She’s not very fond of computers, so most emails are answered by Marci, Linda’s daughter, who manages the kennel’s email correspondence.
Whether you prefer to call, text, or email, we’re always happy to answer your questions and visit with fellow Newfoundland lovers. We look forward to hearing from you!
