- About Newfoundlands -
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A large dog and a true workhorse, the Newfoundland is a master at long-distance swimming and has true lifesaving instincts in the water. He is large and strong, possessing a heavy coat to protect him from icy waters. Equally at home in the water and on land, today's Newfoundland competes in conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, draft and water tests, and carting. His coat can be black, brown, gray, or white and black.
There is much uncertainty about the origin of the Newfoundland. Some say that his ancestors are the white Great Pyrenees, dogs brought to the coast of Newfoundland by the Basque fishermen; others that he descended from a French hound (probably the Boarhound); but all agree that he originated in Newfoundland and that his ancestors were undoubtedly brought there by fishermen from the European continent. Many old prints of Newfoundlands show apparent evidence of a Husky ancestor, while other traits can be traced to other breeds. At any rate, a dog evolved which was particularly suited to the island of his origin.
There is much uncertainty about the origin of the Newfoundland. Some say that his ancestors are the white Great Pyrenees, dogs brought to the coast of Newfoundland by the Basque fishermen; others that he descended from a French hound (probably the Boarhound); but all agree that he originated in Newfoundland and that his ancestors were undoubtedly brought there by fishermen from the European continent. Many old prints of Newfoundlands show apparent evidence of a Husky ancestor, while other traits can be traced to other breeds. At any rate, a dog evolved which was particularly suited to the island of his origin.
- Personality: Sweet, patient, devoted; Newfs are famously good companions
- Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Newfs like using their big, powerful bodies—they need some room to romp
- Good with Children: Yes
- Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
- Shedding: Seasonal
- Grooming: Occasional
- Trainability: Eager To Please
- Height: 28 inches (male), 26 inches (female)
- Weight: 130-150 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female)
- Life Expectancy: 9-10 years
- Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
(Borrowed from AKC.org)
Breed Disease Statistics can be found on the OFA web-site.
Visit: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/breed-statistics#detail
Visit: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/breed-statistics#detail
Enjoy this beautiful scenic video,
featuring the gorgeous state of Alaska and a couple
of Claira's grown puppies!
(A big thank you to Miss Bobbi and her daughter Nichole!)
featuring the gorgeous state of Alaska and a couple
of Claira's grown puppies!
(A big thank you to Miss Bobbi and her daughter Nichole!)
Training advice from 15 year-old Carson. See Carson and his Newfie Colt.
Bell training:
Get a small bell to put on the door you take your puppy out to go to the bathroom. Everytime the puppy needs to go to the bathroom say "go bathroom" and take the puppy's paw and ring the bell. Over time your puppy will remember to ring the bell when it needs to go to the bathroom. It's a simple process that your puppy will learn easily over time.
Crate Training:
You need to cut off food and water for your puppy by 10 pm. You want to put your puppy in its crate and take it out every night at 12 am, 3 am, 6 am, and 9 am. Doing this every night will make your puppy learn to not go to the bathroom in the crate.
Tom Sawyer (MFN puppy) devouring his first "Puppaccino"
Christmas and New Years
2020 Slideshow
Thank you to everyone who sent in pictures of your dogs!
Newfies in the Snow Slideshow
2019
Christmas Surprise - TOO CUTE!
Bodie - an MFN puppy
Roscoe (one of Rigel's puppies) Loving the Vacuum :)
Junie (MFN puppy) swimming in our pool for the first time!
A 19 month old baby (Declare - our baby) and a 9 week old puppy
(Lola - MFN puppy)
Watch this short, informative video about Newfoundlands!
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