Last week we kicked off our Meet the Giants series with the Great Pyrenees. Today, our friends over at My Brown Newfies will be talking all things Newfoundland!
Do you currently have a Newfoundland?
Sherman-9 years old. Male. Leroy-7 years old. Male
Are there any other names/nicknames for the Newfoundland?
Newf. Newfie.
What are three words you would use to describe Newfoundlands?
Gentle. Loyal. Massive.
What is the average size of a Newfoundland?
Males=130-150 lbs. Females=100-130 lbs
What are the acceptable colors of a Newfoundland?
Black, Brown, Grey and Landseer (white with black markings)
What is the average lifespan?
To age 8-10 but many Newfoundlands these days are living well past 12!
What were Newfoundlands bred to do?
Water rescue and draft work, but many Newfoundlands also can be found doing therapy work in nursing homes, hospitals and schools.
How much exercise do Newfoundlands need?
Moderate to low. Should have daily walks and belly rubs.
What are some common health problems?
Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, SAS, hypothyroidism, cystinuria. allergies, bloat.
How much grooming does the breed require?
Daily
What do you wish people knew about Newfoundlands before bringing one home?
That they are a full time commitment and those cute little fluffy puppies will quickly grow to giant dogs that shed and drool all over house. They are a breed that is happiest when they are with their family. They require daily care and love. If they get sick you can expect giant vet bills.
Why do you love Newfoundlands?
I love the their sweet temperament and goofiness.
Anything else you want to say?
A Newfoundland dog is not for everyone. There’s a saying,, “Newfoundland. Not just a dog it’s lifestyle” and that couldn’t be more true. Newfies will change your life.
If you want to keep up with Sherman and Leroy, follow My Brown Newfies on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Hope you learned something new about Newfoundlands and check back next week for another giant breed!
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I love the idea of giving people a perspective on owning different breeds. When you find a breed you love you will take all the good and bad. However, for those who go in without understanding, it can be far more than they want to absorb. I’ve followed Jen’s blog for a while and she really can give people a perspective on the good and the challenges of owning Newfies.
I completely agree! There’s a lot that goes into adding another family member.
I enjoy reading about Leroy and Sherman, but don’t think I could handle keeping them myself!
I would like to snuggle up in their fur 😉
I adore my brown newfies! The assistant manager at the Big Lots 5 blocks from me has newfies too. Everytime we are there , he runs to us to share the latest stories and photos of his dogs. He has a black and white one that I love. Thank you for interviewing Jen. We always love to hear more about her boys.
That’s so cool! My Brown Newfies was one of the first blogs I started following so they had to be included (plus Sherman and Leroy are awesome)!
Great post!
I love that this part was included in the post: “Those cute little fluffy puppies will quickly grow to giant dogs that shed and drool all over house.”
Large breed dogs are adorable as puppies…. but I think some people forget / don’t realize how big they are going to be!
Definitely takes a special home. But, in the right home, they can be the perfect dog.
Yes! She really nailed it with that statement. I’ve always said that giant breed puppies need to come with a disclaimer 😉
Hey – we love Leroy & Sherman…great examples of beautiful Newfies.
They really are <3
Newfies are big sweeties! Lots of fur and drool, but very sweet.
So sweet! There was a newfie in Mauja’s puppy class and they were beyond adorable playing together. I’d love to see them now!
I love this series. I’ve only seen brown and black Newfies. I’ll have to look for the others.
I love the landseer newfies. Maybe because they somewhat resemble a pyr with badger marks? 😉
I know those two (online, I wish I knew them in person)! I met an actual newfie at a local dog festival once. He was HUGE! I mean like pony-sized. He was quite the attraction, but SO calm and sweet. I can see how people fall for them. I wanted a Saint Bernard when I was little. I still kinda do. (I bet you’ll be covering those at some point!)
We’ll definitely be hitting the saints later in the series! The giants are always show stoppers 🙂
I’m loving this series. Someday I hope to rescue a giant breed and this is a great peek into the different breeds that are out there (and how much extra work they might be!)