Newfoundland Dog

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Newfoundland Dog
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Newfoundland Dog

The Newfoundland is a sweet natured, calm, and loyal dog. The Newfoundland is an excellent choice for a family pet. The Newfoundland suits both inexperienced and experienced owners. These giant dogs are docile and mild manners, carrying themselves with dignity and offering plenty of love, devotion, and affection. The Newfoundland is a very intelligent and responsive breed. Training should not prove too difficult. The Newfoundland is a that is eager to please his owner. Males may be a little more stubborn than females. Too large to fare well as an apartment dog, this breed enjoys space in which to play and exercise. The Newfoundland should be provided with a large, secured, and safe area. The Newfoundland loves water, and will be happy to go for a swim at any time. Regular walks are recommended in order to help this gentle giant keep fit.

The Newfoundland is a very friendly and sociable breed. Some lines can be dominant or overly timid, and therefore early socialization is required. The Newfoundland thrives on affection and attention from his owners. The Newfoundland is not the for you if you do not have the time to commit to a pet. These dogs do drool a lot, and this is something to consider when thinking about taking on this breed. The Newfoundland gets along very well with children, and will also get along with other pets. Some can be aggressive with same sex dogs. This sweet natured and patient will also welcome strangers. However, the Newfoundland can still make an effective watch simply because of his bark and his size.
 

Newfoundland Dog
The Newfoundland is an elegant looking dog, with a burly, robust build and a massive head. This breed is agile, healthy and friendly. It has a short, broad muzzle, dark nose that varies in color only in dogs that are bronze coated, dark little eyes, small hanging ears that are angular. It usually has dewclaws on the rear legs that must be removed. It has swimming legs and feet that are webbed, and a low hanging tail.

Newfoundland Skills
The breed was once used to aid fishermen near the shores of Newfoundland in Canada. It was tasked to pull in nets, recover items that fell into the water, take boat harnesses

to the shore, and save drowning or stranded victims. It continues to be a naturally skilled rescuer over water. Other tasks it once did include pulling timber and mail sleds, carrying goods in packages, and milk delivery. These days, it shows talent in water trials, weight pulling, competitive obedience, guarding and carting, and remains an adorable companion.

Newfoundland Personality
The Newfoundland is generally endearing with its pleasant temperament. This breed is composed, tolerant, mild mannered, laidback and extremely friendly, yet it is perfectly capable of protecting its master when the situation calls for it. A downside, however, is that it can be a little hard to train. With its huge build, its movement can be quite slow. The trainer must be able to maintain a stable method of instruction when dealing with this dog, as it can be quite receptive to nuances in its trainer’s voice.

Newfoundland Exercise Needs
Though the Newfoundland tends to be inactive in the home, though it will gain from habitual exercise in reasonable amounts. It loves to swim though, and it is bound to jump into bodies of water to play.

Newfoundland Living Conditions
This breed is amenable to apartment living, especially if it still is able to acquire adequate exercise. It tends to be sedentary when at home, though access to a small yard can keep it motivated. The Newfoundland prefers a cool environment. It must not be taken to warm areas without shade, and must be given cool water to drink in warm conditions.

Newfoundland Grooming Requirements
Brushing should be done a few times a week to maintain the Newfoundland breeds coat. Even more attention should be given when it sheds in autumn and spring. To maintain shine in the coat, do not bathe the unless it’s necessary, and use dry shampoo on its hair instead.

Newfoundland Health Issues
The owner must not let a Newfoundland to gain weight, as it is susceptible to the inherited heart ailment known as sub-aortic stenosis. Hip dysplasia is another possible problem.

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