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Description: The Newfoundland is an exceptionally patient dog who fits into any type of household. The Newfoundland is a large and beautiful breed who rarely has a bad temper, unless provoked. Known for their love and ability to swim, Newfoundlands have been known to rescue drowning victims and have been used for this purpose in the past. Newfoundlands are ... known to be very good with children, younger and older alike. They also get along well with other pets, making them ideal for a family environment. One would never know from a personality description that this gentle breed is actually quite large.
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The Newfoundland is a stately, strong, and massive dog with a broad heavy head. Elegant, harmonious, agile and hardy. The wide muzzle is rather short and squared-off. The small triangular ears are pendant. The small eyes are dark brown; the conjunctiva should not show as it does in the St. Bernard. The nose is generally black except on bronze-colored dogs, which have brown noses.
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A Newfoundland must have an excellent temperament to be considered a representative of the breed. Because of their enormous size, these dogs do need to be trained not to jump up as puppies so they do not bowl children over. However, they seem to have an instinctive understanding of how fragile small children and animals are and usually are very careful to avoid injuring them. Newfoundlands will sit regally surveying the world around them, until a child or another dog wants to play. Then, they will happily loose all dignity to romp with their friends.
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The Newfoundland requires a good deal of exercise in order to stay healthy and happy. Walking, jogging, retrieving, pulling and swimming are its favorites. The coat should be combed twice a week, and requires more attention when shedding. Take care that your Newfoundland has shelter on warm days, and do not leave a Newfoundland outside except in cold or moderate climates. Living inside with its family is a great boon to the dog’s mental development. Major health concerns for the Newfoundland include canine hip and elbow dysplasia, bloat (gastric torsion), subvalvular aortic stenosis, and cystinuria.
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Dogs in the Working group, which include the Newfoundland, were developed to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as herding, droving, pulling, hauling, herding, hunting, rescuing and guarding. The very nature of many of these tasks require a big, strong dog. These dogs have a long and close association with man and have provided invaluable help to their owners. The working dogs are generally large, intelligent, and protective of their masters. Working dogs have always been viewed as real assets to their owners and have worked with man replacing larger animals such as horses when none such animals were available. Advanced technology and machinery have negated some of the working requirements of these dogs but strength, courage and a fast reactions ensure that this partnership will continue long into the future.
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A Newfoundland puppy is just like any other dog and needs gentle, but firm training to make him a welcome addition to a human family. His natural eagerness to please makes him easy to train. Combined with these characteristics is the Newfoundland's physical beauty. In spite of his considerable bulk he can move with dignity and grace. His thick coat adds a touch of glamour. The head is truly noble, but with a kindly expression in the deep set eyes.
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