A Bit About the Newfoundland:
Country of Origin: Canada
AKC Group: Working
Function: Water rescue, carting, drafting, therapy, assistance
Life Span: 10 to 12 years
Color: Black, brown, white, gray, landseer
Coat: Water resistant, coarse and dense
Grooming: Daily brushing, weekly comb out and ear cleaning, regular trimming
Height: Males-28 inches; Females-26 inches
Weight: Males-130 to 150 lbs; Females- 100 to 120 lbs
Activity Level: Moderate, daily walk at minimum
Intelligence: High
Trainability: Capable of numerous tasks
Watchdog abilities: Can rise to occasion to protect family
Character: Loving and good-natured
Home Environment: Indoor dog, monitor heat (because of thick coat)
Good with Kids: Yes
Good With other Pets: yes
Attitude towards strangers: generally friendly
Breed Club: Newfoundland Club of America Inc.
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