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    Newfoundlands are a large breed of dog originating from Newfoundland. They have a thick, water-resistant coat and webbed feet that make them exceptional water rescue dogs. Newfoundlands are loyal, calm, and sweet-tempered companions known as "gentle giants" or "nanny dogs." They have a strong work ethic and enjoy assisting their owners, though some do not like baths or rain. Common health issues for the breed include hip and elbow dysplasia.

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    Newfoundlands are a large breed of dog originating from Newfoundland. They have a thick, water-resistant coat and webbed feet that make them exceptional water rescue dogs. Newfoundlands are loyal, calm, and sweet-tempered companions known as "gentle giants" or "nanny dogs." They have a strong work ethic and enjoy assisting their owners, though some do not like baths or rain. Common health issues for the breed include hip and elbow dysplasia.

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    Newfoundlands are a large breed of dog originating from Newfoundland. They have a thick, water-resistant coat and webbed feet that make them exceptional water rescue dogs. Newfoundlands are loyal, calm, and sweet-tempered companions known as "gentle giants" or "nanny dogs." They have a strong work ethic and enjoy assisting their owners, though some do not like baths or rain. Common health issues for the breed include hip and elbow dysplasia.

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    Newfoundlands are a large breed of dog originating from Newfoundland. They have a thick, water-resistant coat and webbed feet that make them exceptional water rescue dogs. Newfoundlands are loyal, calm, and sweet-tempered companions known as "gentle giants" or "nanny dogs." They have a strong work ethic and enjoy assisting their owners, though some do not like baths or rain. Common health issues for the breed include hip and elbow dysplasia.

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    NEWFOUNDLANDS

    Basic information about


    the breed
    • Height
    Dogs 71 cm (28 in)
    Bitches 66 cm (26 in)
    • Weight
    Dogs 65–80 kg (143–176 lb)[1]
    Bitches 55–65 kg (121–143 lb)[1]
    • Coat - Thick and straight
    • Life span 8-10 years
    COLOURS OF COAT
    • Black
    • White with black patches
    • Brown
    • Grey (blue)
    Temperament
    • Loyal
    • Calm
    • Sweet-tempered
    • ’’Nanny dogs’’
    • Devoted
    • ’’The gentle giant”
    Newfervising
    • Newfies have an amazing
    and unique work ethic.
    However, when they are not
    working they are
    Newfervising everything else
    that their owners are doing
    to make sure that they are
    doing it correctly.
    Origin
    • Newfoundlands are from
    Newfoundland. Genome
    analysis indicates that
    Newfoundlands are related to
    the Irish water spaniel,
    Labrador Retriever, and Curly-
    Coated Retriever. The
    Newfoundland was originally
    bred and used as working dogs
    for fishermen in Newfoundland.
    Water rescue and
    other working skills
    • They excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of
    their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed
    paws, and swimming abilities.
    • Newfoundlands have unique swimming style
    • Newfoundland Work Ethic. While most dogs will
    work for their owner the Newfie works with their
    owner. You’re a team and they know that.
    • Newfies don’t excel at just one job, they excel at
    multiple jobs such as work in the water, working
    on land, therapy assistant dogs.
    Newfies love and hate • Newfies are working dogs that thrive in the water but many
    Newfoundlands can not stand getting a bath and some even don’t like
    water the rain!
    Newfie Swagger
    • When out on a casual walk, Newfies can
    shake their rump like no other breed
    out there.
    Sleeping
    positions
    • There are several health problems associated with

    Health Newfoundlands. Newfoundlands are prone to hip.


    They also get elbow dysplasia, and cystinuria and
    they can have a problems with their eyes.
    Curiosity
    • Boatswain was a dog of English poet Lord Byron, he also was a subject of his poem ”Epitaph to a
    Dog”
    QUESTIONS
    1. How long do Newfoundlands live?
    a) 14-16 years b) 8-10 years c) 12-14 years
    2. Which famous person was rescued by a Newfoundland?
    b) Lord Byron b) Petrarch c) Napoleon
    3. Which poet wrote ”Epitaph to a Dog”?
    c) Lord Byron b) Petrarch c) Molier
    4. How many colours of coat can Newfoundlands have?
    a) 2 b) 4 c) 6
    QUESTIONS
    5. How much do Newfoundlands weigh?
    a) 20-40 kg b)80-100 kg c) 55-80 kg
    6. Which of these characteristics is incorrect? Newfoundlands are…
    b) sweet-tempered b) aggressive c) loyal
    7. Where are they from?
    c) Newfoundland b) Canada c) France
    8. Do they love water?
    a) Yes b) No c) It depends

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