BandK Gentle Giant Kennel
Our Males - Click on picture to enlarge

Our Males

This is our big boy BooBear.  He is 2 years old in this picture.

This is our big boy BooBear.  He is 2 years old in this picture.

"Do we dare get into this?"   Makewa and Tiger.

"Do we dare get into this?"   Makewa and Tiger.

Makewa at  5 months with Tiger (our cat) peeking by him.

Makewa at  5 months with Tiger (our cat) peeking by him.

B&K Pokagon Favorite Son Makewa - Our newest male at 13 weeks old.

B&K Pokagon Favorite Son Makewa - Our newest male at 13 weeks old.

My Three Muskateers! - Sweet pea, Emma (landseer) and Makewa. 

My Three Muskateers! - Sweet pea, Emma (landseer) and Makewa. 

Our Females - Click on picture to enlarge

Our "Kids"!

LadyBug enjoying her bone!

LadyBug enjoying her bone!

Queen Elizabeth at her birthday party.  She had a tuna cake with carrots.  She turned 9 years old Jan 30, 2010.

Queen Elizabeth at her birthday party.  She had a tuna cake with carrots.  She turned 9 years old Jan 30, 2010.

Our brown LadyBug (on the right) with her daughter, Sugar, on the left.  Sugar was only about 10 months in this picture.

Our brown LadyBug (on the right) with her daughter, Sugar, on the left.  Sugar was only about 10 months in this picture.

LadyBug, our brown Newfie, and Elizabeth.  These two are the best of friends.  Lady is 5 years old and Lizzy is 8.  Lizzy is now in retirement!

LadyBug, our brown Newfie, and Elizabeth.  These two are the best of friends.  Lady is 5 years old and Lizzy is 8.  Lizzy is now in retirement!

B&K Sassy Sue -  She is 4 years old now.  Sassy named herself.  She was a single litter puppy and was bottle fed after she was a few days old.  Since she had no litter mates, I spoiled her way to much and let her get away with everything - thus her name Sassy.  She thinks she RULES now!

B&K Sassy Sue -  She is 4 years old now.  Sassy named herself.  She was a single litter puppy and was bottle fed after she was a few days old.  Since she had no litter mates, I spoiled her way to much and let her get away with everything - thus her name Sassy.  She thinks she RULES now!

B&K Queen Elizabeth pulling her wagon for the Three Oaks, MI Flag Day Celebration.

B&K Queen Elizabeth pulling her wagon for the Three Oaks, MI Flag Day Celebration.

B&K Lady's Sugar Plum (Sugar) - She is one year old here.  She is a daughter to our girl Lady and her father is Noah.  Our older Newfies lets her do as she wants (sitting on their heads, backs, etc) so she thinks she's the queen around them.

B&K Lady's Sugar Plum (Sugar) - She is one year old here.  She is a daughter to our girl Lady and her father is Noah.  Our older Newfies lets her do as she wants (sitting on their heads, backs, etc) so she thinks she's the queen around them.

Sugar Plum -  5 months old.  Daughter of Lady and Granddaughter of Tonya.  She's watching the birds eat here.

Sugar Plum -  5 months old.  Daughter of Lady and Granddaughter of Tonya.  She's watching the birds eat here.

Sugar - Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.

She won the Cutest Pet contest for this picture in June 2007.  She is 7 months old here.

Sugar - Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.

She won the Cutest Pet contest for this picture in June 2007.  She is 7 months old here.

Lady using her mother, Tonya, as a pillow!

Lady using her mother, Tonya, as a pillow!

Bobbie at 7 months old.  She is now in training for show.

Bobbie at 7 months old.  She is now in training for show.

Tonya, in the middle, with her brown daughter, Lady, and her gray son, Ghost.

Tonya, in the middle, with her brown daughter, Lady, and her gray son, Ghost.

Elizabeth-black Newf-Tonya-Landseer Newf-Lady-brown Newf-Ghost-Gray Newf.
In the very back is Jacki O.

Elizabeth-black Newf-Tonya-Landseer Newf-Lady-brown Newf-Ghost-Gray Newf.
In the very back is Jacki O.

Tonya with her puppy Norman born May 18, 2006.

Tonya with her puppy Norman born May 18, 2006.

Tippy on the left with her mother Katie. 

Tippy on the left with her mother Katie. 

Tippy - "oooooo this bone is good!!"

Tippy - "oooooo this bone is good!!"

Katie on her 11th birthday.

Katie on her 11th birthday.

Katie's birthday party with her family and friends.  She turned 12 years old January 27th.  They all enjoyed doggie cake and ice cream.

Katie's birthday party with her family and friends.  She turned 12 years old January 27th.  They all enjoyed doggie cake and ice cream.

This is our brown Newfie, Lady Bug at 2 years old.  As a puppy I let her run through my legs - BIG mistake!  She still thinks she can do it and usually she suceeds.

This is our brown Newfie, Lady Bug at 2 years old.  As a puppy I let her run through my legs - BIG mistake!  She still thinks she can do it and usually she suceeds.

       Katie

Please don't disturb me!  It's nap time.

       Katie

Please don't disturb me!  It's nap time.

Meet the Newfies - Click on pictures to enlar

Puppies

This is Maximus enjoying the snow!  Owned by Cheryl and Joe of Illinois.  He's a Jacki/Noah puppy.

This is Maximus enjoying the snow!  Owned by Cheryl and Joe of Illinois.  He's a Jacki/Noah puppy.

"I'm dancing......dancing!" -  The Duke.

"I'm dancing......dancing!" -  The Duke.

This is Maya!  She lives in Kalamazoo, MI and loves to swim.  She is a Sassy puppy.

This is Maya! She lives in Kalamazoo, MI and loves to swim. She is a Sassy puppy.

This is Chili, the Newfoundland, with her best friend, Chaco.  They live with their family Janelle and Norman in Richland, MI.

This is Chili, the Newfoundland, with her best friend, Chaco.  They live with their family Janelle and Norman in Richland, MI.

"That darn ball keeps moving one me!"

"That darn ball keeps moving one me!"

"So you think you can take me!"

"So you think you can take me!"

"What should we do now!" - Female landseer & Black male.

"What should we do now!" - Female landseer & Black male.

"What are those things!" - This is Emma looking over at the puppies wondering what they are.

"What are those things!" - This is Emma looking over at the puppies wondering what they are.

Emma and Makewa - Sister and Brother!  1 1/2 years old now.

Emma and Makewa - Sister and Brother!  1 1/2 years old now.

"You've got to share!"

"You've got to share!"

"Tug of War!" - Males at 6 weeks old.

"Tug of War!" - Males at 6 weeks old.

"Wow this snow is cold!" - Jacki - Thunder puppies.

"Wow this snow is cold!" - Jacki - Thunder puppies.

B&K's Hannah 's Song for Pepper (Hannah)- She is around 7 months here.  She is a Jacki/Boo puppy.  She now lives with Rhonda in Merriville, IN with her doggie family of Abbey and Gracie.  She has lots of Newfie friends that comes to visit her.

B&K's Hannah 's Song for Pepper (Hannah)- She is around 7 months here.  She is a Jacki/Boo puppy.  She now lives with Rhonda in Merriville, IN with her doggie family of Abbey and Gracie.  She has lots of Newfie friends that comes to visit her.

Zander - He lives with his human mom, Amy, and his newfie sister, Vana, in IL.  He is a full brother to Hannah.  His parents are Jacki and Boo.

Zander - He lives with his human mom, Amy, and his newfie sister, Vana, in IL.  He is a full brother to Hannah.  His parents are Jacki and Boo.

Yes, Newfies love everyone!  This is Emma at 4 months with our granddaughter and cat, Tiger.

Yes, Newfies love everyone!  This is Emma at 4 months with our granddaughter and cat, Tiger.

Bristles -" I'm looking for the fish!! "  Gray/White Landseer owned by Darlene from Chicago, IL.  She is a Tonya/Beethoven pup.

Bristles -" I'm looking for the fish!! "  Gray/White Landseer owned by Darlene from Chicago, IL.  She is a Tonya/Beethoven pup.

Madden - One big handsome boy that now lives in Broomfield, CO.  Amanda and Tom drove to our home to pick their new addition up.  He is their pride and joy!! 

Madden - One big handsome boy that now lives in Broomfield, CO.  Amanda and Tom drove to our home to pick their new addition up.  He is their pride and joy!! 

Eli - At 5 months old.  He lives in Schenectady, NY with a family that loves him very much!

Eli - At 5 months old.  He lives in Schenectady, NY with a family that loves him very much!

Emma, Sweet Pea and Makewa meeting Bessie Sue for the first time.

Emma, Sweet Pea and Makewa meeting Bessie Sue for the first time.

Thurber enjoying Halloween!!  He lives with his big brother Oxford and his wonderful family in Traverse City, MI.

Thurber enjoying Halloween!!  He lives with his big brother Oxford and his wonderful family in Traverse City, MI.

This is Thurber with his big brother Oxford enjoying the countryside.

This is Thurber with his big brother Oxford enjoying the countryside.

Party, the big Newf, down at the lake with Luke, the black pup, and Gracie the landseer.  They live now in Richland, MI with a great couple and wonderful friends who also love them.

Party, the big Newf, down at the lake with Luke, the black pup, and Gracie the landseer.  They live now in Richland, MI with a great couple and wonderful friends who also love them.

Josie - Born 10/13/06    She is from our girl LadyBug and her father is Noah from Bydland Newfoundlands.  She lives with her brother, Diesel, and a new black Newfie brother with her wonderful family in Burr Ridge, IL.  Isn't she a cutie!!

Josie - Born 10/13/06    She is from our girl LadyBug and her father is Noah from Bydland Newfoundlands.  She lives with her brother, Diesel, and a new black Newfie brother with her wonderful family in Burr Ridge, IL.  Isn't she a cutie!!

Josie and Diesel - Diesel was born 10/08/01 to our girl Annie and our boy Shamus.  What a handsome pair.

Josie and Diesel - Diesel was born 10/08/01 to our girl Annie and our boy Shamus.  What a handsome pair.

SAMPSON - He is now a little over one year old and weighs 140 lbs.  He lives with his own family now in Richland, MI.

SAMPSON - He is now a little over one year old and weighs 140 lbs.  He lives with his own family now in Richland, MI.

Tim and Norman on Graduation Day, November 27, 2006.  Norman won 1st Place.

Tim and Norman on Graduation Day, November 27, 2006.  Norman won 1st Place.

Norman at 8 weeks old.  He was born to Tonya on May 18, 2006.

Norman at 8 weeks old.  He was born to Tonya on May 18, 2006.

Barkley at 8 weeks old.  He is a brother to Norman.

Barkley at 8 weeks old.  He is a brother to Norman.

Our girl Tonya nursing her 7 puppies which were born March 6, 2005.  They have now gone to very good homes and Tonya is now in retirement enjoying laying on our deck or under her tree.

Our girl Tonya nursing her 7 puppies which were born March 6, 2005.  They have now gone to very good homes and Tonya is now in retirement enjoying laying on our deck or under her tree.

Tonya's newborn puppies.  They usually weigh between 1 and 1 1/2 pounds.

Tonya's newborn puppies.  They usually weigh between 1 and 1 1/2 pounds.

Puppies at 2 weeks old.  They start to open their eyes and ears between 10 and 14 days.

Puppies at 2 weeks old.  They start to open their eyes and ears between 10 and 14 days.

Puppies at 3 weeks old.  They are so funny to watch at this age.  They are starting to explore things on their own and playing with each other.

Puppies at 3 weeks old.  They are so funny to watch at this age.  They are starting to explore things on their own and playing with each other.

Landseer puppies are 6 weeks old.  They are just a bundle of love at this age.

Landseer puppies are 6 weeks old.  They are just a bundle of love at this age.

Two of Tonya's puppies at 6 weeks old.  The gray/white Landseer is Bristles - named for her attachment to the broom.   Both puppies are with their new familes in Illinois.

Two of Tonya's puppies at 6 weeks old.  The gray/white Landseer is Bristles - named for her attachment to the broom.   Both puppies are with their new familes in Illinois.

Zoie & Nea.    Both girls stayed together and went to live with a wonderful couple in Tinley Park, IL.

Zoie & Nea.    Both girls stayed together and went to live with a wonderful couple in Tinley Park, IL.

"My little Chevy".   He has a brother, Little Yukon, and a sister, Izzy.  They have taken over their owner's home in Nappannee, IN.

"My little Chevy".   He has a brother, Little Yukon, and a sister, Izzy.  They have taken over their owner's home in Nappannee, IN.

Abbey - She now lives in Merrillville, IN with her sisters, Molly and Gracie. 

Abbey - She now lives in Merrillville, IN with her sisters, Molly and Gracie. 

This is Bo.  He's from our girl Kari Ann and our boy Shamus.  He lives with a wonderful family in Michigan.

This is Bo.  He's from our girl Kari Ann and our boy Shamus.  He lives with a wonderful family in Michigan.

Brew and Bo.  Brew is the second Newf this wonderful family added to their home from us. Brew and Bo are best of friends.

Brew and Bo.  Brew is the second Newf this wonderful family added to their home from us. Brew and Bo are best of friends.

"May I help you!!"

Walter  -  Elgin, IL
Born 3-6-05.

"May I help you!!"

Walter  -  Elgin, IL
Born 3-6-05.

"See if there's anything good for us there!"

Otis and Walter.  They both reside in Elgin, IL and must be with each all the time.

"See if there's anything good for us there!"

Otis and Walter.  They both reside in Elgin, IL and must be with each all the time.

Una at 10 weeks old.  She now lives in Niles, MI in the summer and the rest of the year in Chicago, IL.  She won cutest puppy in the Pet Parade on her first adventure out.

Una at 10 weeks old.  She now lives in Niles, MI in the summer and the rest of the year in Chicago, IL.  She won cutest puppy in the Pet Parade on her first adventure out.

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    • Harley is settling in and Mko is like an old mother hen with him.

    • I have always dreamed of being a mother... to this day no luck! I will be contacting you for information on adopting a furry child to call my own! These gentle giants are beautiful... thank you for sharing the photos! I will be moving this year (house is currently being remodeled) and only one thing could make this house a home... and i think a family pet would help make us a family! btw country livin is where im headed! p.s. im gonna need a ring bearer for my upcoming wedding (no date set yet)

    • I have to tell you I love Newfoundlands!! We grew up with one names peaches and he was such a gentle giant!! I wish I had the room in my house as an adult for a new one.. but this really makes me smile and think back on my childhood with a great dog!! Thanks for sharing the pics!

    • Hi. I just recently saw a program all about newfoundlands. I instantly fell in love with the breed. I happened upon your site and you seem to love what you do. I'm really impressed with your site. I'm gonna bookmark your site, check in periodically and when I'm ready, I'm gonna make one of your babies my baby!

    • Dear Kay & Bob; Oh, what fun we're having with our new addition (named B&K Chateau Thomas Barolo; the name Boomer didn't last). Our St Bernard Bentley is teaching him the ways of doghood, and they spend endless hours in the snow each day. Blackie, our cat, is still unsure how to handle yet another dog. Our boys have taken on the responsibility of training. We'll send pictures soon - he's growing SO FAST. Wonderful to have a newfie in our home again!

    • Thank you for all your wonderful help and answers when we were choosing Mko. He has already brought joy to our home in the 24 hrs he been with us. And thank you for letting us spend our Sundays with you and the puppies. We will miss seeing so much of you guys, but are really glad to have him home with us.

    • I love the new pictures....I am sure they had a great time outside!!!! Our baby girl is getting so big!!!!! We will see you next weekend!

    • You are going to have lots of company on Saturday. We're counting down the days until we can pick our puppy. Sometimes it seems like forever since she had them and other times the time seems to be going fast. What time works best for you guys. Email us

    • We can't wait to see our little boy !!!! We will be up the weekend of the 14th.. Hope it's ok to stop by !!!!! They are all soooo precious

    • The pup laying on their back leaned against the wall reminds me of our cat skye.

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