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Newfoundland, Landseer, Chien de Terre-Neuve, Neufunländer

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The Newfoundland is a dog breed which was originally bred as a working dog. They are known for their giant size, intelligence, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and loyalty. Newfoundland dogs excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet, and innate swimming abilities.

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  • Origin: Canada
  • Weight: 61 kg
  • Height: 67 cm
  • Size: Giant
  • Temperament: Quiet
  • Fur: Long
  • Fur Mainenance: High
  • Groups FCI: 2: Working Dog
  • Life expectancy: 13 years

The Newfoundland is a dog breed which was originally bred as a working dog. They are known for their giant size, intelligence, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and loyalty. Newfoundland dogs excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet, and innate swimming abilities.

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 History:

The Newfoundland breed originated in Newfoundland, and is descended from a breed indigenous to the island known as the lesser Newfoundland, or St. John’s dog. The Mastiff characteristics of the Newfoundland are likely a result of breeding with Portuguese Mastiffs brought to the island by Portuguese fishermen beginning in the 16th century.
The speculation that Newfoundlands may be partly descended from big black bear dogs introduced by the Vikings in 1001 A.D. is based more in romance than in fact.

In the early 1880s, fishermen and explorers from Ireland and England traveled to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, where they described two main types of working dog. One was heavily built, large with a longish coat, and the other medium-sized in build – an active, smooth-coated water dog. The heavier breed was known as the Greater Newfoundland, or Newfoundland.

The breed prospered in the United Kingdom, until 1914 and again in 1939, when its numbers were almost fatally depleted by wartime restrictions. Since the 1950s there has been a steady increase in numbers and popularity, despite the fact that the Newfoundland’s great size and fondness for mud and water makes it unsuitable as a pet for many households.

Characteristics:

A Newfoundland is a big, strong and heavy dog. Its head and snout are broad, and its eyes small, deep and separated from each other. It has some small, triangular but round on the top ears, which are folded backwards. The tail is broad on its base and really strong. Its coat is straight and water resistant, and it can be black, brown or white with black markings.

Newfoundlands have palm-shaped paws and a water resistant coat. Males tend to weigh between 60 and 70 kg, while females tend to weigh 45 and 55 kg, getting them into the “Giant” dog category. Males have a height of 72-90cm to the withers.

Most Newfoundlands are black. Recognized colors by the FCI are black, chestnut and white with black markings. The AKC also recognizes grey.

Temperament:

The Newfoundland is one of the most affectionate and kind dog. The Newfoundland dog is legendary because of its quiet and docile temperament and strength. They are very loyal and good working dogs. For this reason, it is known as a «nanny dog». It tends to have a deep barking, and it is easy to train as a guardian dog if the training startssince it is a puppy.

It loves swimming and dive under water. It enjoys its owners’ company, who it feels really close to. Generally the Newfoundland gets on well with other animals, but its big size may get it in trouble if it is not correctly socialized, and it is also difficult for it to adapt in small houses.

Maintenance:

The Newfoundland’s coat does not demand much attention over the year, but it needs to be brushed daily. However, there are two shedding epochs which may demand more effort, because of the great hair loose.

These dogs are not very active but it is still important for them to do moderated exercise to prevent them from become obese. It would be ideal to be taken for a walk daily and to play in a fenced garden. Despite their low levels of activity, they are not adaptable to apartment’s lives because of their big size.

They tend to drool a lot, especially when they drink water. They are not the most suitable dogs for tidy people. Moreover, the cost of maintenance of this breed is high because they eat a lot.

Health:

This breed’s life expectancy is between 9 and 10 years.

There are several health problems associated with Newfoundlands. Newfoundlands are prone to hip dysplasia (a malformed ball and socket in the hip joint). They also get Elbow dysplasia, and cystinuria (a hereditary defect that forms calculi stones in the bladder). Another genetic problem is subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS). This is a common heart defect in Newfoundlands involving defective heart valves. SAS can cause sudden death at an early age.

References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_(dog)

You can download the FCI (International Cinological Federation) standard at the following link: http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/050g02-en.pdf

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