CHATEAUNEWF NEWFOUNDLANDS

Chateaunewf Newfoundland's are Sharon Ashdown, Doug Bedford and Sue Waller ably assisted by the chief dog walker and man behind the scenes, Sue’s husband Peter. We are based in Essex, UK.

After her career in show jumping was ended by serious injury, Sharon fell in love with Newfies, Her first Newf was a beautiful Landseer called Moki and it was with her that Sharon started showing and having some good success. Moki later had a litter and from this she kept a male, Woodie, who went on to have a great early showing career with many best puppy awards and also being placed twice at Crufts. It was at this time that Sharon met Doug and Chateaunewf Newfoundland's was created. Why Chateaunewf?  Doug has a love of France so the French connection was deemed appropriate for our UK Newf home or Chateaunewf!!

After a few years of developing and learning about the breed, we were joined in the kennel by Sue and Peter Waller who have Chateaunewf Just William, and in 2005 Sue joined Sharon and Doug on the affix.

Although we have participated and enjoyed all aspects of the breed including water and draught work, our passion is for showing these amazing dogs. We are currently members of The Newfoundland Club,The Northern Newfoundland Club, The Southern Newfoundland Club and Sharon and Doug are recognised breed judges.

Our breeding program is aimed to produce top quality, healthy newfies for many to enjoy whether as a pet, showing or working and we offer full support to our offspring for all of their life.