Newfoundland

Newfies have high maintenance grooming requirements and they require a lot of attention and activity. While they only need moderate exercise, they are large dogs (up to 180 pounds) and need lots of room.

They can withstand cold temperatures and are built for swimming.

Are Newfies good family dogs? Newfoundlands are gentle and patient with children (and cats!) and are loyal pets. They are one of the "nannies of the dog world"! However, they are somewhat high maintenance due to their large size, high energy, and grooming requirements.

The Newfoundland is a large, sweet dog that weighs 100 – 150 pounds and has a life expectancy of 9 – 10 years.   While the Newfoundland is generally healthy, they do have some specific disease conditions they are affected with.  Always contact your veterinarian as soon as you notice any physical or behavioral changes. 

Potential Health Conditions:

• Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)

• Elbow Dysplasia (ED)

• Bloat, Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

• Cystinuria

• Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS)

• Enlarged Heart, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

• Addison's Disease, Hypoadrenocorticism

• Cataracts

• Recurring seizures, Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE)

• Osteochondritis Diseases (OCD)

• Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

• Cherry Eye, Prolapsed Nictitating Membrane Gland (PNMG)

• Ear infections, Otitis

Suggested Screening

• Hip evaluation

• Elbow evaluation

• Cystinuria (Newfoundland) – DNA test

• Cardiac examination

Routine care:

• Spay or neuter

• Ear care

• Moderate exercise