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Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
Before you purchase a Newf, please consider the following..
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Newfs drool a lot! Some more than others, but they all drool. There is no such thing as a “dry mouth”. Longest drool contests are a staple at Newf club social events. Newfs are first class drool flingers and it will end up on your walls, ceilings, floors, clothes and hands. Wall washing is a regular chore for Newf owners.
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The Newfoundland is not a breed suited to living outside nor spending long periods of time outside away from their family. While Newfs enjoy snoozing outside on a cold/wet day, the place they ultimately long to be is with their people. A Newf housed outdoors is a lonely Newf. A lonely Newf can be is a bored and destructive Newf. So if the thought of the extra housework has you considering housing your new puppy outdoors, please reconsider purchasing a Newf.
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Newfs shed a lot! It is not uncommon to find stray hairs in your food, butter dish, etc. It is quite normal for Newf owners to compare the “odd” places they’ve found Newf hair. Newfs require regular
grooming as they are a double coated breed. A weekly maintenance brushing will
keep a Newf's coat in good shape, but during the heavy shedding periods in the spring and fall,
more frequent brushing and a thorough comb out will be required to remove all the loose undercoat
to prevent matting.
grooming as they are a double coated breed. A weekly maintenance brushing will
keep a Newf's coat in good shape, but during the heavy shedding periods in the spring and fall,
more frequent brushing and a thorough comb out will be required to remove all the loose undercoat
to prevent matting.
Newfs get big very quickly! By a year of age, a young Newf will have a good portion of it's adult height & weight. How big might a puppy become? For adult females the average height is 26" at the
shoulder with weight between 100-130 lbs. Adult males on average grow to about 28" tall and weigh
approximately between 130 -150 lbs.
shoulder with weight between 100-130 lbs. Adult males on average grow to about 28" tall and weigh
approximately between 130 -150 lbs.
Because they get big so quickly, Newfs require obedience training from a very young age. Start with a puppy kindergarten for socialization and then follow up with a basic obedience course from a
training facility that utilizes positive training methods. While Newfs are considered "gentle
giants", they can be hell on wheels as puppies. :-) A puppy is a puppy is a puppy whether it’s a
Chihuahua or a Newf. Regardless of size, both have “puppy” brains. The difference is the Newf has
MUCH more size and power to go with his puppy brain and thus the need to be under control. A 10
month old puppy might easily weigh in at a 100 lbs. Can you imagine what kind of havoc a 100 lb
exuberant untrained puppy might wreak? With that in mind, is it any wonder the most common age
for a Newf to be surrendered to a shelter or rescue is between 10 -12 months old.
An out of control giant breed puppy or adolescent is not only a danger to itself but to others as well.
We believe obedience training is so important that it is a requirement of our sales contract.
training facility that utilizes positive training methods. While Newfs are considered "gentle
giants", they can be hell on wheels as puppies. :-) A puppy is a puppy is a puppy whether it’s a
Chihuahua or a Newf. Regardless of size, both have “puppy” brains. The difference is the Newf has
MUCH more size and power to go with his puppy brain and thus the need to be under control. A 10
month old puppy might easily weigh in at a 100 lbs. Can you imagine what kind of havoc a 100 lb
exuberant untrained puppy might wreak? With that in mind, is it any wonder the most common age
for a Newf to be surrendered to a shelter or rescue is between 10 -12 months old.
An out of control giant breed puppy or adolescent is not only a danger to itself but to others as well.
We believe obedience training is so important that it is a requirement of our sales contract.
Newfs are expensive to own. The purchase price is just the tip of the expense ice berg. Everything is “super-sized” with Newfs from collars to dog beds to crates for example. It is not uncommon for a new
Newf owner to trade in a smaller vehicle for a larger one to accommodate a Newf or two!
Veterinary care for a Newf is very costly as many procedures as well as medications and
heartworm preventatives are billed according to a dog’s weight. The expense of feeding a Newf also
hits the wallet hard. An average sized Newf will eat approximately one 40 lb. bag of high
quality dog food per month. Quality food will run on average anywhere from $40 or more per
40 lb. bag.
Newf owner to trade in a smaller vehicle for a larger one to accommodate a Newf or two!
Veterinary care for a Newf is very costly as many procedures as well as medications and
heartworm preventatives are billed according to a dog’s weight. The expense of feeding a Newf also
hits the wallet hard. An average sized Newf will eat approximately one 40 lb. bag of high
quality dog food per month. Quality food will run on average anywhere from $40 or more per
40 lb. bag.
There are several health issues that affect the breed. All of them are expensive to treat or repair and in some cases cannot be repaired but merely managed with medication/supportive care for the life of the
Newf. Some of the more prevalent issues include orthopedic problems, (hip/elbow
dysplasia/cruciate ligament tears), cystinuria, cancer, eye problems such as entropian and cherry
eye, and various forms of heart disease with Sub Aortic Stenosis (SAS) being the most prevalent.
This is not an exhaustive list of the diseases/conditions the breed is susceptible to, but they are the
most common. This is one of the reasons why it is extremely important to purchase your
Newfoundland from a reputable breeder.
Reputable breeders are dedicated to improving the overall health of the breed in general and to that
end health screen/test their dogs in an effort to prevent or minimize these issues. Reputable
breeders will have a written health guarantee within their sales contract. While purchasing from a
reputable breeder is not a guarantee that your Newf will be problem free, it greatly minimizes the
risk. And should your Newf encounter a health problem, a responsible breeder will help you every
step of the way as you face your Newf's health challenges. A responsible breeder will lend you
not only their moral support, but their knowledge, dedication, experience and resources within the
Newfoundland community.
Newf. Some of the more prevalent issues include orthopedic problems, (hip/elbow
dysplasia/cruciate ligament tears), cystinuria, cancer, eye problems such as entropian and cherry
eye, and various forms of heart disease with Sub Aortic Stenosis (SAS) being the most prevalent.
This is not an exhaustive list of the diseases/conditions the breed is susceptible to, but they are the
most common. This is one of the reasons why it is extremely important to purchase your
Newfoundland from a reputable breeder.
Reputable breeders are dedicated to improving the overall health of the breed in general and to that
end health screen/test their dogs in an effort to prevent or minimize these issues. Reputable
breeders will have a written health guarantee within their sales contract. While purchasing from a
reputable breeder is not a guarantee that your Newf will be problem free, it greatly minimizes the
risk. And should your Newf encounter a health problem, a responsible breeder will help you every
step of the way as you face your Newf's health challenges. A responsible breeder will lend you
not only their moral support, but their knowledge, dedication, experience and resources within the
Newfoundland community.
For more information on Newfs please visit the NCA website or Puppy Info Center by clicking the button below.
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