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Firstly, your house will be very difficult to keep clean with one Newfie. I now have four dogs, they make about as much mess as our one Newfie, however the Newfie drools - this is like superglue and has cost me a wall being redecorated.
Secondly, they are clumsy. I've been to A&E before now to get a foot x-rayed as my girl used my foot as a launch pad... They have no idea where they start or end nor how large they are.
They are however utterly adorable. Cuddly, cute, friendly. They are not guard dogs per se but a burglar would be very stupid to risk it.. Fantastic with kids and other dogs (if socialised).
Firstly, your house will be very difficult to keep clean with one Newfie. I now have four dogs, they make about as much mess as our one Newfie, however the Newfie drools - this is like superglue and has cost me a wall being redecorated.
Secondly, they are clumsy. I've been to A&E before now to get a foot x-rayed as my girl used my foot as a launch pad... They have no idea where they start or end nor how large they are.
They are however utterly adorable. Cuddly, cute, friendly. They are not guard dogs per se but a burglar would be very stupid to risk it.. Fantastic with kids and other dogs (if socialised).
Friends had one,an absolutely gorgeous dog,so friendly,she would sit her head in your lap and drool all over you! Good with their kids ( better than their nippy Malamute) and my son when young would ride on her. As said though,they are bloody heavy 
Needed a lot of brushing took. As they only had a shower she would sometimes come to us to get clean in the bath...lots of dirt after.
I was disgusted when they had her put down though,rather than pay an extra house deposit when they moved. Yes, she was old and ill but she still should have had some time left
Needed a lot of brushing took. As they only had a shower she would sometimes come to us to get clean in the bath...lots of dirt after.
I was disgusted when they had her put down though,rather than pay an extra house deposit when they moved. Yes, she was old and ill but she still should have had some time left
We have a Newfoundland Landseer (or more accurately, Wifey does - bought him for her 50th on the deal that I don't have to do walkies or any of the less pleasant ownership duties)
He's bleeding' huge - we got him at a little over 10 weeks and he was 10kg. He's now two years old and he's about 70kg (11 stone)
He's slobbery, clumsy, VERY strong and he snores far louder than I do. Fireworks really spook him, although have a feeling that's his protective nature, as he tries to warn us (he goes mad if he smells smoke and barked like crazy at a candle when he first saw it). He also seems to have a habit of always being in the way - as was said above, they have no knowledge of the fact that they are so big and wherever they are, they take up a fair amount of room.
For me the biggest negatives are the slobber and the loose hair - both get absolutely everywhere (including all over the screen of my new 40" LED TV....) Wifey really isn't phased by it, but it winds me up when I have clean clothes and he brushes against me. Have to make sure he's out of the way when I come in from work, as I wear a suit and don't want to be sending it to the dry-cleaners every week.
On the plus side, he has a great personality, he's very gentle and plays very well. Wifey takes him out for a walk in the evening and I have no worries about her safety. I reckon it'll take another couple of years before he calms down - seems to still be in "puppy mode". Doesn't cost an inordinate amount to feed either
To give you an idea of his protective nature, Wifey once disturbed a wasp's nest, and they swarmed and attacked her (she was stung about 20 times). Despite only being 18 months old, the Newfie "attacked" the swarm and then lay on top of my wife to protect her - dog was stung many times in the process
Overall recommendation - if you're not overly house-proud, or can confine it to certain areas of the house, they make a great companion - certainly gets lots of attention when out for a walk - very popular breed
He's bleeding' huge - we got him at a little over 10 weeks and he was 10kg. He's now two years old and he's about 70kg (11 stone)
He's slobbery, clumsy, VERY strong and he snores far louder than I do. Fireworks really spook him, although have a feeling that's his protective nature, as he tries to warn us (he goes mad if he smells smoke and barked like crazy at a candle when he first saw it). He also seems to have a habit of always being in the way - as was said above, they have no knowledge of the fact that they are so big and wherever they are, they take up a fair amount of room.
For me the biggest negatives are the slobber and the loose hair - both get absolutely everywhere (including all over the screen of my new 40" LED TV....) Wifey really isn't phased by it, but it winds me up when I have clean clothes and he brushes against me. Have to make sure he's out of the way when I come in from work, as I wear a suit and don't want to be sending it to the dry-cleaners every week.
On the plus side, he has a great personality, he's very gentle and plays very well. Wifey takes him out for a walk in the evening and I have no worries about her safety. I reckon it'll take another couple of years before he calms down - seems to still be in "puppy mode". Doesn't cost an inordinate amount to feed either
To give you an idea of his protective nature, Wifey once disturbed a wasp's nest, and they swarmed and attacked her (she was stung about 20 times). Despite only being 18 months old, the Newfie "attacked" the swarm and then lay on top of my wife to protect her - dog was stung many times in the process
Overall recommendation - if you're not overly house-proud, or can confine it to certain areas of the house, they make a great companion - certainly gets lots of attention when out for a walk - very popular breed
Nigel_O said:
We have a Newfoundland Landseer (or more accurately, Wifey does - bought him for her 50th on the deal that I don't have to do walkies or any of the less pleasant ownership duties)
He's bleeding' huge - we got him at a little over 10 weeks and he was 10kg. He's now two years old and he's about 70kg (11 stone)
He's slobbery, clumsy, VERY strong and he snores far louder than I do. Fireworks really spook him, although have a feeling that's his protective nature, as he tries to warn us (he goes mad if he smells smoke and barked like crazy at a candle when he first saw it). He also seems to have a habit of always being in the way - as was said above, they have no knowledge of the fact that they are so big and wherever they are, they take up a fair amount of room.
For me the biggest negatives are the slobber and the loose hair - both get absolutely everywhere (including all over the screen of my new 40" LED TV....) Wifey really isn't phased by it, but it winds me up when I have clean clothes and he brushes against me. Have to make sure he's out of the way when I come in from work, as I wear a suit and don't want to be sending it to the dry-cleaners every week.
On the plus side, he has a great personality, he's very gentle and plays very well. Wifey takes him out for a walk in the evening and I have no worries about her safety. I reckon it'll take another couple of years before he calms down - seems to still be in "puppy mode". Doesn't cost an inordinate amount to feed either
To give you an idea of his protective nature, Wifey once disturbed a wasp's nest, and they swarmed and attacked her (she was stung about 20 times). Despite only being 18 months old, the Newfie "attacked" the swarm and then lay on top of my wife to protect her - dog was stung many times in the process
Overall recommendation - if you're not overly house-proud, or can confine it to certain areas of the house, they make a great companion - certainly gets lots of attention when out for a walk - very popular breed
I have the perfect place for one an acre garden with a large pond we are 25 yards from the river and beach its just that they never come up for rehoming.He's bleeding' huge - we got him at a little over 10 weeks and he was 10kg. He's now two years old and he's about 70kg (11 stone)
He's slobbery, clumsy, VERY strong and he snores far louder than I do. Fireworks really spook him, although have a feeling that's his protective nature, as he tries to warn us (he goes mad if he smells smoke and barked like crazy at a candle when he first saw it). He also seems to have a habit of always being in the way - as was said above, they have no knowledge of the fact that they are so big and wherever they are, they take up a fair amount of room.
For me the biggest negatives are the slobber and the loose hair - both get absolutely everywhere (including all over the screen of my new 40" LED TV....) Wifey really isn't phased by it, but it winds me up when I have clean clothes and he brushes against me. Have to make sure he's out of the way when I come in from work, as I wear a suit and don't want to be sending it to the dry-cleaners every week.
On the plus side, he has a great personality, he's very gentle and plays very well. Wifey takes him out for a walk in the evening and I have no worries about her safety. I reckon it'll take another couple of years before he calms down - seems to still be in "puppy mode". Doesn't cost an inordinate amount to feed either
To give you an idea of his protective nature, Wifey once disturbed a wasp's nest, and they swarmed and attacked her (she was stung about 20 times). Despite only being 18 months old, the Newfie "attacked" the swarm and then lay on top of my wife to protect her - dog was stung many times in the process
Overall recommendation - if you're not overly house-proud, or can confine it to certain areas of the house, they make a great companion - certainly gets lots of attention when out for a walk - very popular breed
I know they love to swim so maybe one day but right now I have my hands tied with 3 German sheps,
johnxjsc1985 said:
I have the perfect place for one an acre garden with a large pond we are 25 yards from the river and beach its just that they never come up for rehoming.
I know they love to swim so maybe one day but right now I have my hands tied with 3 German sheps,
Ours wouldn't go in the water. This included when I was stood in the water calling her. She stood on the bank and barked at me.... Her mother however would catch fish!! I know they love to swim so maybe one day but right now I have my hands tied with 3 German sheps,
As above, if you want a Newfie they do come up for rescue. Contact the breed club.
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