Newfoundland

Jun

2020

Five Fun Facts About Newfoundlands

BreedNewfoundland

“Newfies” as they are affectionately called, are truly the gentle giants of the dog world. Once you’ve been “owned” by a Newfoundland, you’ll never want another breed. Here are five fun facts about these lovable sweethearts: One - Newfoundlands have webbed feet! Well, not feet like a duck, but partially webbed feet. This feature, which they share with several other breeds, makes them great in the water. Two - Newfies are great swimmers. Not surprising, given that they have webbed feet. Three - And continuing the water theme, Newfoundlands make fantastic water rescue dogs. They have been known to venture…

Mar

2020

By Ellen Britt

Breed Spotlight – Newfoundland

BreedLandseer, Newfoundland

Newfoundlands or “Newfies” as they are affectionately known, are sweet tempered, devoted dogs that make great family pets. These gentle giants have large, majestic heads and a soulful expression. The Newfoundland is an impressively large dog, with males standing 28 inches and females 26 inches. Among the world’s biggest dogs, male Newfies weigh a hefty 130 to 150 pounds and females range in weight from 100 to 120 pounds. Newfies come in several colors including gray, brown, black, and a black-and-white coat. The black and white coated Newfoundlands are called Landseers, for the Sir Edwin Landseer, the 19th century artist…