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.
Dear Family and friends,
We have made a life changing decision here at Iron Range...
Although we would love to contact each and everyone of you, personally, we know that you all follow our web site religiously, and find it less complicated, and emotionally to post our news here.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be ending our breeding program.
HOWEVER, please know, our commitment to you all, remains the same, as promised, forever.
With this decision made, we reluctantly are making "Mimi", "Evelyn", and "Vivian" our eight month old girls from our exceptional Floyd/Roxanne litter of 2010 available for adoption.
We will NOT be placing them in any breeding homes. PERIOD. So please do not ask.
WE have loved and trained them to follow in their parents foot steps. That being said, they are exceptional girls and would easily assimilate into any home.
If interested please call, only AFTER reading our contract, as all requirements apply. #906-485-1176
This is it, our dear friends. As you all know, we have given "ALL" to our Newf's and their families (you all) for over ten years. It's time for us to have a life again.
This is not an "ending", but rather, a new beginning for our family. We are saddened and excited all at the same time. It's a curious feeling.
I hope you all understand and support our decision, as we have, many of yours, over the years. If you need to talk we are no farther than a call or email away.
Love you all, always will,
Lark
and Mikko
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