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I know they are not the perfect dog for the heat, but do you think they can tollerate it? I live in Phoenix. Can you keep their coat short in the summer? I really want one but am reluctant to get one because of their love for cooler climates.
We have a Landseer in Atlanta GA and she seems to do fine, although she is an indoor dog, and we keep a baby pool filled with water for her to play in when she is outside. Don't shave the dog, but keep the coat brushed with a pin brush (weekly at least!) and I recommend using a furminator rake for clearing out the excess undercoat that sheds. This is more important in warmer climates because having the excess shedding hair next to the skin can cause hot spots and dead spots in the coat. Use a dry shampoo as needed and you'll be good to go. Bathe monthly with an oatmeal shampoo and rinse thoroughly. They really are great indoor dogs with low low energy levels in the house. Living in AZ should not keep you from being loved by a Newfie:)
I have a wonderful Landseer. We have one problem. He has terrible allergies. We live in Texas and when we received him as a pup he looked great. Within weeks we noticed him scratching alot. Now going on a year he scratches so much that he has red blotches down his legs. Weve tried changing foods, oatmeal baths(weekly), and all different meds. Please help with any advice.
I give mine over the counter allergy pills. 50 mg It is real common and I buy the generic. it slipped my mind right now but it really helps the allergy problem. Hope this helps.
Diphenhydramine, aka Benedryl
My poor dog will scratch all day and night - oatmeal bathing helps a little, but only real relief of any length of time is benedryl (I use the store brand as it's cheaper).
Are landseer pups feet webbed at birth or older?
Newfies' paws are webbed in utero. It's one sign of an original breed. Most water dogs' paws web as they grow.....not the newf though. Their water instinct is as strong as their instinct to belong. Even if the dog is tenative about swimming all you have to do is get him around another dog that swims. He'll get it and once the instinct is tapped good luck stopping him.
My landseer went to the lake for the first time and didn't want much to do with the water. She's 3 month's old, will she like it the older she get's or will I still be swimming by myself?
She'll get used to it when she's older.
Encourage your Newfie to go into the water with you but do not force him/her. Newfies can be stubborn.
I'm wondering about the Landseers and drooling. How do people deal with that?
All Newfies drool, but Landseers tend to drool less. Males drool more than females. The drooling can be stimulated by the site or smell of food and by excitement. When possible, remove your dog from the stimulus. ie: have your dog lay in the living room when you are eating in the dining room. Some people tie a bandana round the dog's neck like a bib.
How much does a Landseer Newfie drool?
They drool a fair amount,especially when they are warm or after they drink water.