Dog Breed

Newfoundland

sweet • patient • devoted • gentle

OrigenCanada
Esperanza de vida8-10 years
Peso45-70 kg
Nivel de energíamoderate

Quick Stats

Tamañogiant
Peso45-70 kg
Esperanza de vida8-10 years
Nivel de energíamoderate
Aseohigh
Adiestramientoeasy
OrigenCanada
Temperamento
sweetpatientdevotedgentle

Descripción general

The Newfoundland is a massive, powerful working dog known as the "nanny dog" for its extraordinary gentleness with children. These natural swimmers have webbed feet and a water-resistant coat, and have saved countless lives from drowning throughout history.

Compatibilidad

Niños
Excelente
Otros perros
Excelente
Gatos
Bueno
Vida en apartamento
No recomendado

Guía de cuidados

Newfies need regular grooming for their thick double coat and drool management. They love water and benefit from swimming opportunities. Despite their size, they are calm indoors but need moderate daily exercise.

Necesidades de ejercicio

Moderate daily exercise — 1 hour of walks and ideally swimming. Avoid over-exercising in hot weather.

Aseo

Brush 2-3 times weekly, daily during shedding. Their thick coat needs regular attention. Be prepared for drool.

Problemas de salud

hip dysplasia
subvalvular aortic stenosis
cystinuria
bloat

Datos curiosos

🐶Newfoundlands have webbed feet, making them exceptional swimmers.
🐶A Newfoundland is credited with saving Napoleon Bonaparte when he fell overboard.
🐶Lewis and Clark took a Newfoundland named Seaman on their famous expedition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Newfoundlands good with children?
Exceptional — they are known as "nanny dogs" for their gentle, protective nature with children.
How big do Newfoundlands get?
Males typically weigh 60-70 kg. They are one of the largest dog breeds.
Do Newfoundlands drool a lot?
Yes, they are heavy droolers. Keep towels handy, especially after eating and drinking.
Can Newfoundlands live in warm climates?
Not ideal. Their thick coat is designed for cold water. Air conditioning and shade are essential in warm areas.

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