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Newfoundland
A.K.A. :Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
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| Breeds by Group | Working |
| Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids |
| Overview: | The Newfoundland is a calm and dignified breed. They're great with children and are very happy living in a very social family. This is a big breed, so he needs a lot of space to get out and exercise. |
| Breed Group: | Working |
| Weight (lbs): | male:130-150, female:100-120 |
| Height (in): | male: 28, female: 26 |
| Colors: | Solid black, brown, or gray, may have white on chin, chest, toes, and tail tip; or white base color with black markings. |
| Coat: | The adult Newfoundland has flat, water-resestant, double coat. The outer coat is coarse, moderately long and full, either straight, or with a wave. The undecoat is soft and dense. |
| Character: | Newfoundlands are gentle and friendly dogs. They will protect their family when needed. |
| Temperament: | This breed will be a good friend to any other dog, animal, child, or visitor as long as treated with respect. |
| Care: | The Newfoundland requires regular grooming with a brush and comb to prevent tangles. |
| Training: | This breed is very sensitive to the tone of your voice. Therefore, training should take a calm and consistent approach. |
| Activity: | The Newfoundland loves to swim and should have long walks only as an adult. |
| Country of Origin: | Canada |
| Health Issue: | This breed is prone to hip dysplasia and hereditary heart disease. |
| Life Expectancy: | under 10 |
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Zeus Male Newfoundland
$1,000
Zeus is almost 2 year old Newfoundland. He has been raised with small children and other dogs. He is very loving, sweet and active. He would benefit from being with a family who...
Adorable Newfoundlands Looking for homes
$900
Sweet newfoundlands. We have browns, brown and white, black and Landseer's in this litter. All very healthy and very loving . Mom is 110lb Dad is 150lb. They make great...
Jax
$1,100
This handsome gray on white fella should be a big boy...momma Venus is about 125lbs and daddy Atlas is 150lbs. He will come with his first vaccination, wormed, dewclaws removed,...
Freckles
$900
This pretty black on white girl should be a big girl...momma Trixie is about 140lbs and daddy Atlas is 150lbs. She will come with her first vaccination, wormed, dewclaws removed,...
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