Welcome to TimberKnoll Newfoundlands

 We are happy and proud to have received this award! 

"The Breeder of Merit program allows the American Kennel Club to celebrate our dedicated, passionate breeders who truly are the backbone of the sport and the foundation of our organization," said AKC's Chief Operating Officer John Lyons. "Our Breeders of Merit are committed to both improving their breed through health testing and selective breeding programs, and proving their breed through achievements in the ring and the field. They are special and will be emulated by new breeders entering the sport. Being a successful breeder does not come easy.. Years of hard work, vision, and a willingness to do the right thing are required to be successful." To be recognized as an AKC Breeder of Merit you must have years of active involvement in the American Kennel Club: earn a number of conformation, performance or companion event titles on dogs you have bred: certify that health screening is done as recommended by the breed's Parent Club; and demonstrate a commitment to ensuring 100% of puppies produced are AKC registered. 

So, if the breeder you are talking with is not an AKC Breeder of Merit, and or an NCA Breeder of Distinction, ask yourself and the breeder why? 

When you look at the names and pedigree's of their dogs, are most of the dogs in the pedigree dogs they have bred? and of their own dogs on that pedigree are they Champions? How many girls do they have? how many males? and are their girls bred mostly to their males? Are they simply just producing puppies several times of the year with their own dogs? Why is the breeder not going to other kennels for the best male they can find? A lot to ask yourself, but this is part of searching for a good quality puppy. Good quality puppies do not come from backyard breeders. Educate yourself and ask questions.