These gentle creatures have enriched the Hytinen family with love and companionship
since 1983. "Bear"  (how original) came into the family via owners who originally purchased
him from a Minnesota "back yard" breeder.  They were afraid of his size (what were they
expecting, a yorkie?). At the tender age of 7 months,  they wanted to place him elsewhere.
Fifty dollars and a fond farewell (don't let the door hit you on your way out)
Bear came to live at "Finn Farm".

After being on a chain for most of his young life, Bear was indeed hard to handle.
With love and patience, he became a beloved part of the family. Twenty two years later,
friends and  family still speak of him fondly. It's as if, one sharp whistle will bring him
running from around the corner.

Looking back, we were extremely lucky. Bear did not appear to have any health or
heredity issues (nor was he ever checked for any). He lived a good many years,
happy and content before taking his place at the "rainbow bridge". He waits for us
there now,  and is never very far from our thoughts.

Eleven years passed between losing Bear and meeting our dear friend and mentor
Donna Hounsell (formerly Overman). She was the driving force for over thirty years
behind the much acclaimed Moonfleet Kennel out of Sault Saint Marie Canada.

We waited on her list, oh the dreaded "list"! It seemed like forever (six months).
Then, after being thoroughly interrogated, oops I mean "interviewed",
she entrusted us with "Alice".

Our lives as we knew them, were forever changed.....

We now have ten Newfs in the HOUSE, running the whole show. As well as it should be.
We have been inspired by Donna to run our breeding program with the love, patience,
and strict adherence to sound minds and bodies, this wonderful breed deserves.

We will forever be grateful to Donna, people like Kim Doan, and Candy Webb for
not only being wonderful friends, but also for sharing their vast knowledge and
experience  with us without reservation.