Newfoundland
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females ~26 in, Males ~28 in
Weight
Females 100-120 lbs, Males 130-150 lbs
Life Expectancy
9-10 yrs
History
The Newfoundland originated in the Dominion of Newfoundland, now part of Canada. By the time that the island was being colonized in 1610, the breed was already mostly established. Newfoundlands were bred to be multi-purpose working dogs; they would pull fishnets, haul carts, and were used for water rescue. The Newfoundland is closely related to other Canadian retrievers, such as the Labrador Retriever and Flat-coated Retriever, and was part of the foundation stock for the Leonberger.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Newfoundlands share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Common Traits
Very intelligent and are quick and eager learners
Have a very strong work ethic and are generally happiest when they have a job to perform
Make great "babysitters" as they are sweet, gentle, and very protective of children
Big-time droolers
Newfoundlands are known to be heroic and make excellent water rescue dogs
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