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Newfoundland

sweet • patient • devoted • gentle

OrigineCanada
Espérance de vie8-10 years
Poids45-70 kg
Niveau d'énergiemoderate

Quick Stats

Taillegiant
Poids45-70 kg
Espérance de vie8-10 years
Niveau d'énergiemoderate
Toilettagehigh
Éducabilitéeasy
OrigineCanada
Tempérament
sweetpatientdevotedgentle

Présentation

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.

Compatibilité

Enfants
Excellent
Autres chiens
Excellent
Chats
Bon
Vie en appartement
Non recommandé

Guide de soins

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.

Besoins en exercice

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

Toilettage

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

Problèmes de santé

hip dysplasia
subvalvular aortic stenosis
cystinuria
bloat

Faits amusants

🐶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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