Newfoundland
History and origin: The Newfoundland originated from the northeast of Canada. Perhaps the product of a cross between the Great Pyrenees and the Labrador Retriever, this enormous breed was used by fishermen in Newfoundland to help drag in nets, to save drowning victims, to haul carts, and to perform rescue tasks in the water. His big body and insulative coat keeps him warm and allows him to swim in freezing water.
Description: The Newfoundland stands 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 100 and 150 pounds. He has a big, powerful body, webbed feet, and a medium-length flat, silky shedding coat with a soft undercoat. Daily brushing with a solid brush is important to avoid matting. The color may be black, chestnut, or black-and-white.
About the breed: The Newfoundland is a natural life-saving dog with a great intuition to bear anything in the water securely ashore. This muscular, powerful, water-loving breed has a charming, playful character. Although initially doubtful of strangers, he rapidly warms up to most people and is not almost as territorial as the Mastiff or Great Pyrenees. He will function very well as a guard dog and may demonstrate some aggression toward strange dogs. The Newfoundland is more trainable than the Mastiff, maybe due to the influence of retriever bloodlines. Training method should be firm and steady, but not overbearing, and should begin early, as should socialization. Keep in mind also that huge breeds mature slowly; a six-month-old Newfoundland may weigh 80 pounds but will still have a puppy attitude. He is very energetic for a giant breed and have to be exercised every day. He loves to swim and retrieve. Depending on the sanitation of the water, the dog may require to be bathed as well. The Newfoundland makes a good family pet and frequently loves children. Just be cautious that this giant does not block small kids down during play. Roughhousing should not be permitted. The Newfoundland is short-lived and is vulnerable to hereditary heart disorders, bloat, hip dysplasia, and eyelid problems. He drools, snores, and eats extremely large amounts of food, making him an expensive pet to own.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for this breed is up to 4 cans (13.3oz) of a high-quality meaty product with biscuit added in equal part or 5 cupfuls of a total, dry dog food.
Ideal home: This breed wants a house with a fenced yard. The owner of a Newfoundland should be an energetic, patient, confident leader. Weak, worried, and arrogant people should stay away from this breed. Time for training, work out, grooming, and socialization have to be made available on a daily basis. A close swimming area would be an advantage. The Newfoundland does well in freezing weather, but may have problem in the heat. The elderly and the disabled may have difficulty controlling this huge, lively breed.
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