Newfoundland

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:35
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:03
N E W F O U N D L A N D ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Newfoundland
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
010
Personality Snapshot
A noble dog, calm, gentle, loyal and trustworthy with a sweet temperament. Dignified and peaceable. Very devoted. Can become so attached to his owners that he cannot adapt to a new home.
Breed NameNewfoundland
Rank (out of 136 breeds)010
Points (out of 100)82
Dog Group TypeWorking
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Good
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGreat
Friendly with Family PetsAwesome
Friendly with StrangersAwesome
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingTerrible
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)1 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGood
Guard Dog AbilityGreat
SizeVery Large
Exercise RequirementsLow
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingSeasonly High
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life SpanUnder 10 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Newfoundland into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for Under 10 years of age as Newfoundland pups can live between Under 10 years of age.

My Life as a Newfoundland
A noble dog, calm, gentle, loyal and trustworthy with a sweet temperament. Dignified and peaceable. Very devoted. Can become so attached to his owners that he cannot adapt to a new home.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient

Newfoundland Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Newfoundland

Newfoundland Wiki

Where to buy a Newfoundland : A Directory and Review
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