The Newfoundland Dog
The Newfoundland dog is a web-footed friend with
life-saving instincts. He originated in the island bearing
his name, but his ancestry is still uncertain. Did he descend
from mating the indigenous dogs to the Viking Bear dogs
brought by the Vikings, and or the Great Pyrenees
brought by Basque fishermen?
Taken to England in the 19th century, the Newfoundland
dog became a popular status symbol. The traditional color is
black, but there, the Landseer dog, a white and black variety
was developed, named after Sir Edwin Landseer who featured
the variety in his famous painting, "A Distinguished
Member of the Humane Society".
Many thousands of people are alive today because they,
or their ancestors were saved from drowning by these very
intelligent, massive, web footed, strong swimming, powerful, but
gentle giants with the instinct to life-save.
The Newfie is a devoted companion and family dog with
a very sweet temperament. He has a particular liking for
children and because of his size and strength, can tolerate a
lot of rough play. He prefers cooler weather, the outdoors and
country living. A Newfoundland puppy is a good choice
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Newfoundland Dog
Dog Height: 28 in. (71 cm) on average.
Dog Weight: 130 - 150 lb. (59 - 68 kg) range.
Bitch Height: 26 in. (66 cm) on average.
Bitch Weight: 100 - 120 lb. (45 - 55 kg) range.
Affection Level: Very affectionate.
Other Pets: Very friendly.
Watchdog: Good.
Protection: Very good.
Cold & Heat Tolerance: Excellent & Low.
Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 years. |
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