| Ok, so everyone who stays on top of the show | | | | companion and assistant to humans, particularly in |
| dog world knows that a Newfoundland won Best | | | | the areas of water rescue and fishing along the |
| in Show at the Westminster Dog Show in 2004. | | | | coastal communities. It is in their genetic makeup |
| That was a shock to many of the traditionalists | | | | to be partnered with humans. To kennel or chain |
| who think that the smaller and more assertive | | | | a newf away from regular human contact would |
| dogs are the ideal and drool does not belong on | | | | have the same emotional impact as if keeping a |
| the show floor. The win also caused an inflation in | | | | child confined in his room day after day. |
| the price of Newfoundland puppies, which was bad | | | | A newf is a better house dog than even some |
| for the average income household, but good for | | | | of the toy dog varieties available today. Sure, |
| some dog breeding operations. Despite the | | | | when they bump into something it goes flying, but |
| Westminster win, the Newfoundland breed was | | | | for the most part, a newf will adapt to house |
| not elevated to the "Most Popular Breed" spot | | | | rules rather quickly and they learn to navigate |
| with the AKC. Which was a relief to many | | | | gracefully around the home in short order. |
| Newfoundland lovers who take to heart a deep | | | | Newfs drool, but it's a happy drool! And besides, |
| responsibility for the well-being and protection of | | | | that's what they make drool rags for. It's really |
| the breed.So what is a Newfoundland dog all | | | | not that bad once you get into the swing of it. |
| about? There are 3 main recognized color types | | | | Newfoundlands are the gentle giants of the |
| of Newfoundland dog, also affectionately known | | | | canine world with couragous hearts of gold. |
| as "newfs", or "newfies". They are Bronze, Black | | | | Careful consideration should be taken when |
| and Black/White (Landseer). Which color to | | | | deciding to bring one into your family. They are |
| choose from?Unless you are going to dive into | | | | family dogs and have a noble bearing along with a |
| the serious side of breeding and showing, it | | | | seeming awareness of their heritage and |
| doesn't matter! Enjoy whatever color comes with | | | | responsibilities. They deserve to be treated as a |
| your new, big, floppy bundle of happiness.There is | | | | full member of the household and not relegated |
| no base personality difference between the three | | | | to the back yard, or worse, a chain and kennel |
| color variations of Newfoundland dogs, however, | | | | run.If you decide that a Newfoundland dog is for |
| some breeders will maintain that the Landseer is a | | | | you and your family, and have the proper |
| breed unto itself and should be classified as | | | | environment to accomodate a larger dog, then |
| such.Newfoundland dogs are big, getting up to 150 | | | | the next step is to look for a reputable breeder. |
| pounds and more. They are not for everybody | | | | Using the Internet to find a purebred |
| as they require a different level of care, more | | | | Newfoundland can be risky. Keep in mind that a |
| space and more companionship than the average | | | | dedicated newf lover and breeder will be able to |
| sized dog. Contrary to what many may think, a | | | | spout off a long list of ancestral information, |
| newf will not eat you out of house and home. | | | | medical history and will require an in-depth |
| Their metabolism is slower and feeding them too | | | | interview with you. Some breeders will refuse to |
| much will compromise their health. A fat newfy is | | | | airship a Newfoundland puppy, stipulating that you |
| a very unhealthy newfy!Their double layer coats | | | | or a designee will need to personally pick the little |
| require a regular grooming routine, and | | | | fluffball up. If an online breeder is willing to just |
| supplementing their chow with certain vitamins | | | | take your money and put the puppy on a plane, |
| and minerals is recommended to help ward off | | | | then you will be setting yourself up for the |
| some joint problems common to newfs.Overall, | | | | heartbreak of receiving a puppy bred for profit |
| anybody who is contemplating the addition of a | | | | and not for soundness, health, or a long, happy |
| Newfoundland dog into their home should keep in | | | | life.The first place to start looking for a |
| mind some of the following important points:Thier | | | | Newfoundland is through your local Newfoundland |
| coat is double layered and requires regular | | | | dog club. If that is not available, then go online and |
| grooming to keep it healthy and clean. If you live | | | | visit the AKC or UKC. They will have a list of |
| in a part of the country where it gets just plain | | | | approved breeders in your state.If you don't care |
| hot, make sure you are prepared to provide a | | | | about papers, showing or breeding, then you may |
| comfortable environment for your well-coated | | | | want to find out about adopting a Newfoundland |
| friend. | | | | from a rescue organization. The best site I've |
| Newfs love water. They love water so much | | | | found to date which deals with just Newfoundland |
| that even their feet are webbed! This is a fact | | | | dog rescue can be found at it might be cool to |
| and should give a prospective owner an idea of | | | | own a newf, but, like all animals, they should not |
| which activity their new friend is best suited for - | | | | be considered a fad and disposable when out of |
| swimming. An active swimming session can be | | | | favor. They are beautiful beings with an intelligent |
| loads of fun for all and it's well suited for their | | | | mind and kind soul who only ask for love, a few |
| heavy body mass. | | | | tasty morsels and lots of human companionship. |
| All dog breeds crave the attention of their | | | | In return, you will have a trusted family member, |
| human partners, however, the Newfoundland | | | | a dedicated worker, a protector and a warm |
| goes beyond this a little in that they need to be | | | | friend to cuddle up to on cold winter nights. That |
| around humans to stay healthy and happy. | | | | is what a Newfoundland dog is all about. |
| Newfoundland dogs were bred to be a constant | | | | |