Newfoundland

Breed: Newfoundland

Country of Origin: Newfoundland

AKC Group: Working

Function: Working situations

Life Span: Under 10 years

Appearance: Large

Color: black, (sometimes with a little white on the feet, end of the tail, or chest) black with blue highlights, bronze and Landseer (White with black markings), brown or gray

Coat Type: Thick

Grooming: Daily to weekly brushing of the thick, coarse, double coat with a hard brush is important. The undercoat is shed twice a year in the spring and fall and extra care is required at these times. (The heaviest shedding period coming in the spring). Avoid bathing unless absolutely necessary, as this strips away the coat's natural oils. Instead, dry shampoo from time to time.

Height: 25-29 inches

Weight: 100-150 pounds

Activity Level: Medium-high

Watch Dog: Yes

Protection: Yes

Intelligence: High

Trainability: High

Good With Children: Yes

Good With Pets: Yes

Good With Strangers: Yes

Character: Loving

Home Environment: Fenced yard

Best Owner: Affectionate

Potential Problems:

Behavior:

Physical: Prone to hip dysplasia. Do not let a Newfoundland get fat. Also prone to a hereditary heart disease called sub-aortic stenosis (SAS). Breeders should have puppy's hearts checked by a veterinary cardiologist at 8-12 weeks of age. Adult Newfies should be cleared of SAS again before breeding.

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Breed:	Newfoundland
Country of Origin:	Newfoundland
AKC Group:	Working
Function:	Working situations
Life Span:	Under 10 years
Appearance:	Large
Color:	black, (sometimes with a little white on the feet, end of the tail, or chest) black with blue highlights, bronze and Landseer (White with black markings), brown or gray
Coat Type:	Thick
Grooming:	Daily to weekly brushing of the thick, coarse, double coat with a hard brush is important. The undercoat is shed twice a year in the spring and fall and extra care is required at these times. (The heaviest shedding period coming in the spring). Avoid bathing unless absolutely necessary, as this strips away the coat's natural oils. Instead, dry shampoo from time to time.
Height:	25-29 inches
Weight:	100-150 pounds
Activity Level:	Medium-high
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	Yes
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	High
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Yes
Good With Strangers:	Yes
Character:	Loving
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Affectionate
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	Prone to hip dysplasia. Do not let a Newfoundland get fat. Also prone to a hereditary heart disease called sub-aortic stenosis (SAS). Breeders should have puppy's hearts checked by a veterinary cardiologist at 8-12 weeks of age. Adult Newfies should be cleared of SAS again before breeding.
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