Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, powerful working breed from Canada known for its exceptional swimming ability and gentle temperament. They are famous for water rescue and their natural lifesaving instinc...
69–74 cm
60–70 kg
9–10 years
High — daily brushing during shedding seasons
Moderate — 1 hour daily
Canada (Newfoundland)
Thick, oily, water-resistant double coat
Giant
Temperament
Gentle, patient, sweet-natured, protective, trainable
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Moderate — 1 hour daily. They enjoy swimming above all else. Short walks and water exercise are ideal. They can overheat due to their thick coat.
Grooming: High — daily brushing during shedding seasons. Their thick double coat sheds heavily twice yearly.
Coat: Thick, oily, water-resistant double coat
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Hip and elbow dysplasia, subaortic stenosis (SAS), cystinuria (stones), bloat, ectropion
Origin
Canada (Newfoundland)
Size category
Giant
About the Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, powerful working breed from Canada known for its exceptional swimming ability and gentle temperament. They are famous for water rescue and their natural lifesaving instincts. Despite their size, they are patient, gentle, and excellent with children.
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