SizeLarge/Giant HeightMales: 28 inches; Females: 26 inches WeightMales: 130 to 150 pounds; Females: 100 to 120 pounds CoatShort Energy
Newfoundlands are sweet, friendly and intelligent, which makes them easy to train. Their patient and devoted nature make them great for families with children. In fact, their patience with children has earned the breed the reputation of “nanny dog.”
The Newf is a strong, heavy-boned, multipurpose working dog. He’s a skilled swimmer, equipped with partially webbed paws and natural lifesaving instincts. His thick, plush coat protects him from the frigid waters of colder climes.
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Standard Newfoundland colors include gray, brown, black and white, and white.
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Newfoundlands are moderate shedders. They shed twice a year—usually in the spring and fall. Daily brushing during these seasons can help remove the loose hair. Throughout the rest of the year, weekly brushing will suffice.
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A Newfie’s ears may be prone to infection, so it’s important to keep them clean. Newfies may also have a higher risk for elbow and hip dysplasia. Heart disease and urinary stones are also a risk.
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As one of the world’s largest dog breeds, Newfies require a special diet. A giant breed dog food is specially formulated to meet the unique needs of giant breeds like the Newfoundland.
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Newfoundlands are natural swimmers with enough strength to save a drowning adult man. The breed first served as working dogs on Canadian fishing vessels, performing water rescues as needed.
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The Newfoundland was a popular breed among several US presidents, including James Buchanan, Rutherford B. Hayes and Ulysses Grant. Buchanan’s Newf was something of a celebrity at the White House thanks to the way she always kept at least one eye on the President at all times.
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Newfs have the lung capacity for long-distance swimming and the strength to bring drowning victims to shore.
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