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Hiking, a Newfie, and Pictures, Oh My!

May 31, 2016 5 Comments

I haven’t done a post like this in quite some time, but I’ve had multiple people requesting a weekend adventure post. While this wasn’t anything crazy, it was definitely a fun time! Prepare for picture overload 🙂

With our move less than a week away, we wanted to do a few more things before we hit the road. So, we headed out for a fluffy weekend adventure.

First stop, Starbucks.

I knew we had about an hour and a half drive to our hiking destination so we decided to make a stop for some coffee. Mauja and Atka know the Starbucks drive-through and demand their puppaccinos. Normally, the baristas give the pups giant breed-sized puppaccinos, but this time, they were the size of a medicine cup.

Great Pyrenees with Starbucks

The fluffies didn’t care – they were just happy to get some whipped cream (and managed to drool all over my hands and the car)!

After our quick pit-stop, we were on our way to Mount Helena!

Mount Helena

Even though this hike was less than two hours away from us, we had not done it in the three years we lived in Montana! I was interested to see how Mauja and Atka would do with such a steep hike since we usually walk pretty flat surfaces.

Great Pyrenees on a road trip

As you can see, they were ready to go! Oh, and there was a dog in the distance so they had zero interest in posing for the camera 😉

The hike to the top was nothing for Mauja and Atka. However, on almost 9 weeks of a liquid diet, I was feeling the burn! Thankfully, Atka had enough gusto to keep me going the entire way to the top.

After about 45 minutes, we were treated to this extraordinary view.

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Great Pyrenees with a stunning mountain view

Mauja and Atka had a blast and put those double dew claws to work! Even though they are clumsy giants, they were able to move through the rocks and obstacles with such ease. Atka kept looking back at me like, “Come on, mom! What are you waiting for?”

The hike itself was fairly uneventful, but it was definitely a beautiful one. I’m glad we took the time to do it before leaving Montana. Mauja and Atka were completely tuckered out by the time we reach the bottom.

Great Pyrenees

New Friends

On Sunday, we headed to the park to meet some friends who have the most adorable Newfoundland ever! I was really interested to see how Atka did with the puppy since he tends to be terrified of puppies. I hoped that even though she was 4 months, her 51-pound body would be deceiving 😉

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LOOK HOW CUTE SHE IS!

Not surprisingly, Atka never took to the puppy. When she tried to interact with him, he would tuck his ears and body and then scamper away. Maddie (the puppy) was extremely well-mannered and gave Atka his space. She was also very mellow which definitely helped Atka become more comfortable. Atka was very curious and did try and sneak some sniffs when she wasn’t paying attention to him.

Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland puppy

Mauja, being typical Mauja, loved the puppy, but was more interested in getting pets from the humans. That gave me plenty of time to snuggle the puppy! Who could complain about that?

After lots of sniffing and snuggles, all of the dogs were exhausted and ready to take a nap.

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We decided to try and get a group shot, which I remembered is insanely difficult with a puppy. Add one dog who didn’t want to be near the puppy (Atka) and another who was too lazy to move (Mauja), and we had quite the challenge.

While definitely not our best group shot, all three dogs are in the picture!

Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland puppy

So there you have it – our weekend adventure! What did you do with your dog this weekend?

Filed Under: Fluffy Life, What's New Tagged With: great pyrenees, hiking, newfie, newfoundland, pyr, weekend

Meet the Giants: Newfoundland

November 9, 2015 17 Comments

This week on Meet the Giants - the Newfoundland! Check back weekly for information about other giant breeds!

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

This week on Meet the Giants - the Newfoundland! Check back weekly for information about other giant breeds!

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

This week on Meet the Giants - the Newfoundland! Check back weekly for information about other giant breeds!

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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This week on Meet the Giants - the Newfoundland! Check back weekly for information about other giant breeds!

Filed Under: Meet the Giants, What's New Tagged With: breed information, dog, giant breed, meet the giants, newf, newfie, newfoundland

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