Newfoundland Question and Answer
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WHAT IS THAT THING?Trying to place dumped dogs breed;. Purple tongue, natural bobtail (know because sired bobtails) solid black, with undercoat, I thought he was chow mix, has Newfoundland look and temperment but chow sized. Cannot find black breed...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- can a newfoundland puppy have a pure white base coat, if so will he lose this and become ...
can a newfoundland puppy have a pure white base coat, if so will he lose this and become all black as he grows
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers 
I would like to know if Newfies come all white?I would like to know if Newfies come all white?
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers
I have been researching large breed dogs. I currently have (2) Boxers that I love. All my ...I have been researching large breed dogs. I currently have (2) Boxers that I love. All my life I have wanted a Large dog. After much research I feel the Newfoundlander would fit best with our family. My only concern is that we...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 5 answers
We have an approx 7 month old newfie mix and I just wondered if it is common for them to ...We have an approx 7 month old newfie mix and I just wondered if it is common for them to loose their puppy fur? He has lost alot of his beautiful, long, shiny, silky fur. Is this common or should I take him in to the vet or change...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- We whant to breed our dogs,but whanted to know is it best to have them both checked over to ...
We whant to breed our dogs,but whanted to know is it best to have them both checked over to make sure they are in good health?And how long does a male usally stay in heat?our dogs are both per breed newfiews.If there is a medical...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers 
My newfie puppy is approx. 9/12 months old. Since we purchased him at 3 months old, he ...My newfie puppy is approx. 9/12 months old. Since we purchased him at 3 months old, he really isn't a big eater. He grazes at his food and eats EVO pure meat diet, occasionally thru the day. I don't really know what a almost 10...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers
Hi I have a 11 month old newfie he isn't a bad dog in anyway he is just alittle hyper at ...Hi I have a 11 month old newfie he isn't a bad dog in anyway he is just alittle hyper at times and when he wants to play you really don't have a choice, will he mellow out? He is about 140 pounds and doesn't know it so when he wants...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers
Would a newfoundland be a good pet for a 12 year old boyWould a newfoundland be a good pet for a 12 year old boy
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 5 answers
I would like to know, do we need a fence for those kind of dogs? We live on a two acres ...I would like to know, do we need a fence for those kind of dogs? We live on a two acres property, in the country and there's not much around, cows and fields.
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
We're thinking of getting a Newfoundland but I would like to know, if the breeder ask us to ...We're thinking of getting a Newfoundland but I would like to know, if the breeder ask us to have the female fix, do we have to do it? Is it the "law" to do that? Thanks!
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
I have a 3 month old Newf puppy who gets really hyper and barks and bites. She only does ...I have a 3 month old Newf puppy who gets really hyper and barks and bites. She only does this for about 1 1/2 hours every evening. The rest of the time she is wonderful. Will she grow out of this and eventually calm down. She's...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
How much should my female Newfie weigh at three months old?How much should my female Newfie weigh at three months old?
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
why is my newfie a shrimp? She is 7 months old and does not seem to be growing.. Her ...why is my newfie a shrimp? She is 7 months old and does not seem to be growing.. Her parents are both very large and fit the total standard. How ever my girl only weighs 65 lbs definately on the smaller side . I wanted the big breed...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
My male newfie is 25 weeks old today. All ay he is lovely but in the evening he goes ...My male newfie is 25 weeks old today. All ay he is lovely but in the evening he goes crazy,nipping and biting. We say no and have tried ignoring him,yelping and putting him in another room but nothing works. What can we do?
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
I have a 4 month old female landseer and all she wants to do is sleep.. Is this normal and ...I have a 4 month old female landseer and all she wants to do is sleep.. Is this normal and will she always be this lazy. there might be a total of an hour a day that she romps around other than that she sleeps.
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- my newfie is 8 months only ways 60 lbs and is and stands1 5-17 inches tall .. I am ...
my newfie is 8 months only ways 60 lbs and is and stands1 5-17 inches tall .. I am disapointed that my large breed is not turning out to be a large breed buy any means.. Should the breeder assume any responsability for the...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers 
We are the proud owner of a male newfie, just recently we were gone. And left him outside ...We are the proud owner of a male newfie, just recently we were gone. And left him outside to play. We live in city limits, but he does have area to run. He pulled out of his collar and introduced himself to one of the city...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
I live in a neigborhood and have a 7 year old and an 8 month old newfy. The older one does ...I live in a neigborhood and have a 7 year old and an 8 month old newfy. The older one does not need any type of fence as he only meets and greets anyone that passes and never leaves the yard. The 8 month old has the same...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers
can the newfoundland coat be cut to keep them cool in hot weathercan the newfoundland coat be cut to keep them cool in hot weather
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
My 3 year old newfoundland has bone cancer. None of his relatives has this disease. Why ...My 3 year old newfoundland has bone cancer. None of his relatives has this disease. Why does mine have it and is it common for the breed? Thanks for your answer. I will appreciate it.
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have an 8 month old black newfie who is well built so far at 85 lbs. Everything in the ...
I have an 8 month old black newfie who is well built so far at 85 lbs. Everything in the growth process has been normal but he suddenly has been chewing on his hind quarters as if he had fleas but doesn't. Our vet says its just...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers 
I have a six month old Newfie and he weighs 65 lbs, Is this an average weight for this age? ...I have a six month old Newfie and he weighs 65 lbs, Is this an average weight for this age? He is very slim and tall, will he fill out or will he stay on the smaller side?
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- I just lost me beautiful newfie yesterday and it was bery unexpected. She was happy in the ...
I just lost me beautiful newfie yesterday and it was bery unexpected. She was happy in the morning and then she just didn't look good, I thought she just had an upset stomach because she had foamy saliva and was whining, when I went...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers - what is the best age to get a newfie should it be when its still a puppy or should i get it ...
what is the best age to get a newfie should it be when its still a puppy or should i get it when its a little bit older? i love newfies but im not sure what size they sould be, what gender and what age? please help!
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers 
I have a 9 week old Newfoundland puppy had it a week and the top coat on it’s tail looks ...I have a 9 week old Newfoundland puppy had it a week and the top coat on it’s tail looks as if it has been shaved and the under coat looks normal the rest of it’s body still has its top coat so its tail looks funny. I took him...
In Newfoundland - Asked by Anonymous - 4 answers