questions for Newfoundland owners
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Well the obvious one is good dog to choose?
There is always one of us in the house unless shopping (otherwise the dog can come with us for anything else). Which I've heard is good as they need attention.
Are they expensive to feed? I've read different amounts online - one cup a day being the most quoted which seems little?
Anything you can add good/bad experience
We've seen a slightly cross bred puppy that's been bred not to drool, the mothers hip score is 0:2.
Cheers
There is always one of us in the house unless shopping (otherwise the dog can come with us for anything else). Which I've heard is good as they need attention.
Are they expensive to feed? I've read different amounts online - one cup a day being the most quoted which seems little?
Anything you can add good/bad experience
We've seen a slightly cross bred puppy that's been bred not to drool, the mothers hip score is 0:2.
Cheers
They drool a lot - it is like superglue. You will find it on the ceiling and up the walls. They can be very lazy, or quite active. Ours would go more than 30 mins on a walk (she'd just stop and wait for us to collect her on our return leg).
Some can jump (the mother of ours would clear a 6ft fence to eat pond fish from next door), some won't (ours would be trapped by a 1ft picket fence - I kid you not, that is what we used in our garden to block it off).
They need regular grooming - or else. Food - not too much but we fed raw (which I would suggest).
Please also look into vaccination damage as that is why we think ours got cancer.
Check the eyes for ectropian (or entro).
Some can jump (the mother of ours would clear a 6ft fence to eat pond fish from next door), some won't (ours would be trapped by a 1ft picket fence - I kid you not, that is what we used in our garden to block it off).
They need regular grooming - or else. Food - not too much but we fed raw (which I would suggest).
Please also look into vaccination damage as that is why we think ours got cancer.
Check the eyes for ectropian (or entro).
Smiffy if you are anywhere near to shropshire go down to Dearnford lake today, they are doing a newfoundland water rescue weekend there, we were watching them yesterday, some beautiful dogs look just like big woolly bears.
There was one dog they put in the water with a flotation aid, to swim out and rescue a woman who was in the middle of the lake and on the other side of the lake was a guy kneeling in a small boat with a big telephoto lens on his camera ready to take some photos of the rescue, despite the woman thrashing about in the water shouting HELP the dog swam right past her straight to the guy in the boat on the other side, it transpired it was his dog, so they have great eyesight, and faithful, got to say it was bloody funny,
There was one dog they put in the water with a flotation aid, to swim out and rescue a woman who was in the middle of the lake and on the other side of the lake was a guy kneeling in a small boat with a big telephoto lens on his camera ready to take some photos of the rescue, despite the woman thrashing about in the water shouting HELP the dog swam right past her straight to the guy in the boat on the other side, it transpired it was his dog, so they have great eyesight, and faithful, got to say it was bloody funny,
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smiffy180 said:
@Jasandjules, thanks. This breed has been bred not to drool though so that saves that part but will look inti rest.
Unfortunately I'm down in Devon this weekend so cant otherwise I would
Well, that's as maybe - what were the adults like? Unfortunately I'm down in Devon this weekend so cant otherwise I would
I am as a rule not fond of cross-breeding in this way. What were they bred against to not drool? Leos?
The previous Newfies were being bred for the show ring as quite small (think no bigger than a GSD) but It seems that is reversing a little now.
Jasandjules said:
Well, that's as maybe - what were the adults like?
I am as a rule not fond of cross-breeding in this way. What were they bred against to not drool? Leos?
The previous Newfies were being bred for the show ring as quite small (think no bigger than a GSD) but It seems that is reversing a little now.
Here's the ad: http://m.preloved.co.uk/m/showadvert/108284913/new...I am as a rule not fond of cross-breeding in this way. What were they bred against to not drool? Leos?
The previous Newfies were being bred for the show ring as quite small (think no bigger than a GSD) but It seems that is reversing a little now.
As I'm not an expert on dogs (and don't particularly want to pay £1500 for a pedigree type one) these seem ideal?.
My sisters got one
He does eat as much as any other VERY big dog. He’s 13.5 stone after all, but not as much you would think.
He drools, and as others have said, its goes everywhere, and stains brass door handles – don’t ask….
He isn’t that keen on swimming, although he does like a paddle on the beach. Others can swim and swim and swim.
He will sit on your feet, and not let you go, and at 13.5 stone, well… you don’t!
Needs grooming properly, and he goes to a professional for it. 4 hours of serious effort.
He is one of the friendliest dogs you will ever meet and loves everyone.
Very good at playing dumb when he wants to, but has my sister and BiL thoroughly trained now.
Excellent with small children, as long as they remember to get out of the way when he’s at speed.
Immensely strong dog, at 3 years of age he pulled me over on the lead and dragged me down the beach on my stomach. I’m on the wrong side of 15 stone….
They do suffer with the eye problem as noted above. Expensive to get fixed.
Just walk one past some shops and watch all the women come out and cuddle him. Best pick up attachment ever invented!
He’s 10 now, very slow, yet incredibly cunning, but my sister doesn’t think he will see Christmas this year I’m going to miss him.
He does eat as much as any other VERY big dog. He’s 13.5 stone after all, but not as much you would think.
He drools, and as others have said, its goes everywhere, and stains brass door handles – don’t ask….
He isn’t that keen on swimming, although he does like a paddle on the beach. Others can swim and swim and swim.
He will sit on your feet, and not let you go, and at 13.5 stone, well… you don’t!
Needs grooming properly, and he goes to a professional for it. 4 hours of serious effort.
He is one of the friendliest dogs you will ever meet and loves everyone.
Very good at playing dumb when he wants to, but has my sister and BiL thoroughly trained now.
Excellent with small children, as long as they remember to get out of the way when he’s at speed.
Immensely strong dog, at 3 years of age he pulled me over on the lead and dragged me down the beach on my stomach. I’m on the wrong side of 15 stone….
They do suffer with the eye problem as noted above. Expensive to get fixed.
Just walk one past some shops and watch all the women come out and cuddle him. Best pick up attachment ever invented!
He’s 10 now, very slow, yet incredibly cunning, but my sister doesn’t think he will see Christmas this year I’m going to miss him.
smiffy180 said:
Here's the ad: http://m.preloved.co.uk/m/showadvert/108284913/new...
As I'm not an expert on dogs (and don't particularly want to pay £1500 for a pedigree type one) these seem ideal?.
To be frank I would steer clear. But then I don't think labradoodles etc should be bred, as I said I am not a fan of crosses. I also don't like to read Newfie/Landseer - a Newfie should have the broad/deep chest etc and webbed feet.As I'm not an expert on dogs (and don't particularly want to pay £1500 for a pedigree type one) these seem ideal?.
I have no idea what genetic defects could come down those lines. If you want a Newfie get a Newfie.
What attracts you to a Newfie? I may be able to find you some good breeders (my breeder is no longer breeding). Or an alternative breed - Leo maybe?
Jasandjules said:
To be frank I would steer clear. But then I don't think labradoodles etc should be bred, as I said I am not a fan of crosses. I also don't like to read Newfie/Landseer - a Newfie should have the broad/deep chest etc and webbed feet.
I have no idea what genetic defects could come down those lines. If you want a Newfie get a Newfie.
What attracts you to a Newfie? I may be able to find you some good breeders (my breeder is no longer breeding). Or an alternative breed - Leo maybe?
Being 6'3 and 22 stone weight lifter I don't want a tiny dog that'll make me look gay I have no idea what genetic defects could come down those lines. If you want a Newfie get a Newfie.
What attracts you to a Newfie? I may be able to find you some good breeders (my breeder is no longer breeding). Or an alternative breed - Leo maybe?
My grandad had a st Bernard and I loved it. I've had a labrador in the past but I'm fond for big dogs. Then again anything I have/want tends to be large
I don't mind a proper newfie it's just the initial price that puts me off
smiffy180 said:
Being 6'3 and 22 stone weight lifter I don't want a tiny dog that'll make me look gay
My grandad had a st Bernard and I loved it. I've had a labrador in the past but I'm fond for big dogs. Then again anything I have/want tends to be large
I don't mind a proper newfie it's just the initial price that puts me off
Ok.My grandad had a st Bernard and I loved it. I've had a labrador in the past but I'm fond for big dogs. Then again anything I have/want tends to be large
I don't mind a proper newfie it's just the initial price that puts me off
That is fine, it needs to be a big hound then. A Leonberger is similar (not sure of prices but again I can help point you to some breeders), not as "drooly", good temperaments too.
These dogs do also need some serious grooming or else they get all sorts of problems.
I'd say better to wait for the ideal dog than get a cross (IMHO). Also if you will insure could you even get a price for those puppies?
Jasandjules said:
Ok.
That is fine, it needs to be a big hound then. A Leonberger is similar (not sure of prices but again I can help point you to some breeders), not as "drooly", good temperaments too.
These dogs do also need some serious grooming or else they get all sorts of problems.
I'd say better to wait for the ideal dog than get a cross (IMHO). Also if you will insure could you even get a price for those puppies?
Good question I haven't looked yet. Will look when I get in That is fine, it needs to be a big hound then. A Leonberger is similar (not sure of prices but again I can help point you to some breeders), not as "drooly", good temperaments too.
These dogs do also need some serious grooming or else they get all sorts of problems.
I'd say better to wait for the ideal dog than get a cross (IMHO). Also if you will insure could you even get a price for those puppies?
£1000 really is too much but if we can't get anything less then we will consider.
I really don't know how anyone can promise that by part crossing a breed they will make a dog 'non drooly'. It's like claiming labradoodles don't moult (this was the claim made for mixing the breeds in the first place) It is not true!
I'm not against mixing breeds of good health in general (ie no hereditary traits) we have breeds today in the kennel club that were a result of mixing breeds etc but I do think charging several hundred pound for what is essentially a crossbreed is a disgrace, then again if people are prepared to pay these ridiculous prices, what do we expect.
Leonbergers are a great breed, really would look into this breed
I'm not against mixing breeds of good health in general (ie no hereditary traits) we have breeds today in the kennel club that were a result of mixing breeds etc but I do think charging several hundred pound for what is essentially a crossbreed is a disgrace, then again if people are prepared to pay these ridiculous prices, what do we expect.
Leonbergers are a great breed, really would look into this breed
Meant to say Newfies are a lovely dog but few things, they vary from completely docile to hyperactive!! They need a lot of grooming. You really need to be careful with them in the heat, they are large, black and thick coated not a good combination. Unbelievably people will walk these breeds in the midday sun, I have seen a newfie die of heatstroke due to this.
Females (preferably both parents) should be tested to ensure they are free of a condition cystinuria check this has been done. At least a cross will prevent this as I believe both parents have to be a carrier to pass it on to offspring.
Cost - of course they will cost considerably more for everything than eg a Jack Russell, but I hope potential owners of large breeds will realise this!
Females (preferably both parents) should be tested to ensure they are free of a condition cystinuria check this has been done. At least a cross will prevent this as I believe both parents have to be a carrier to pass it on to offspring.
Cost - of course they will cost considerably more for everything than eg a Jack Russell, but I hope potential owners of large breeds will realise this!
Edited by bexVN on Sunday 30th June 19:13
Edited by bexVN on Sunday 30th June 19:14
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