Bluegrass Newfypoos

Raised by Ellie Kate L.

Certified Breeder of Newfoundlands and Newfypoos

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Bluegrass Newfypoos located in Hardin, KY. We hope to help provide families with quality puppies as we continue to learn & grow! Health and temperament are of highest importance. Our pups are raised Advanced Service Curriculum as an Empowered Breeder.

Ellie Kate’s experience

  • About Ellie Kate

    My Newfoundland, Faith has truly stolen my heart and changed my life. I would love to help someone else find their Faith!! They really do help to heal hearts and change lives.

  • What makes Ellie Kate’s program special

    Health and Temperament are of highest importance to us as we know the power in what a dog can do in our lives. Our pups are using raised Advanced Service Curriculum as an Empowered Breeder. They will exposed to all kinds of new things. We also do temperament evaluations so you know a lot more about your puppy when selecting.

Getting a puppy from Ellie Kate

Ellie Kate has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $2,000 and include a refundable deposit of $200.

“Families will select in order that families get on our list with application and deposit.”

Contract and health guarantee

Ellie Kate may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Ellie Kate offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ellie Kate directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our pups are raised Advanced Service Curriculum as an Empowered Breeder. This entails ESI and ENS when they are under 14 days old. Then they move on to the ten step touch. Also at this stage they are exposed to all new thing like sounds, sites and textures. . I utilize the following enrichment methods: Surface & tactile stimulation, Scent introduction, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Car rides, Socialized in new places, Socialized with other animals, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Various sounds, early scent stimulation from days 3-16, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Early stages of crate training, crate training, Noise desensitized , Chew, e.g. Bone, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Early socialization, surface and tactile stimulation, Noise desensitization, Scent Introduction, Doggy door training , Human Interactions , Potty training, crate training, Potty Training, Puppy Manners, Bella and Baxter training, Puppy Culture , Basic manners, Crate Training, and "No" Biting or Chewing.

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Puppy health practices

All of our puppies are vaccinated and taken to the vet for a heath check before going home. Also they are kept up to date with routine worming. They are micro chipped.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Sound and texture enrichment, Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Microchipped , Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Puppy Leash, Food Starter Bag, Bone, and Blanket with Mom's Scent.

Bringing your puppy home

Ellie Kate offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Hardin, KY or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Ellie Kate

  • Why Ellie Kate started breeding

    While I have helped my parents with service and therapy dogs for five years. I decided to start my own small program with the breed I love, the Newfoundland. When adding poodle, we can get the best of both worlds as far as coat, health and temperament.

  • Ellie Kate has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Ellie Kate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Ellie Kate’s links

Ellie Kate is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bluegrass Newfypoos meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Ellie Kate's parent dogs

All breeds

Newfypoo

Poodle

Newfoundland

Parent health testing

Newfoundland

Newfypoo

Bluegrass Newfypoos reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Newfoundlands.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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