Have a friend in IL looking for a newfie breeder...she has a wonderful black male lab and looking for a newfoundland..wants a great breeder that does all clearances and is personable.
any help would be helpful

http://www.northlandnewfclub.com/nnc_breeders_list.htm

I don't know how far your friend in Illinois wants to go, but you can't go wrong with Longship Newfs.
I know the people from Bearscamp, Boradale and Glengarry.
Good luck!

Thank You