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.

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