Giant Working Group

Newfoundland

Also called Newfie

Great with kids
Needs space
Sheds a lot

The Newfoundland is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred for working on boats and in the water. They are gentle and intelligent, and make excellent family pets.

Weight: 99–150 lb (45–68 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 26–28 in (66–71 cm)
Life span: 8–10 years
Exercise: About 45 minutes a day
Coat: Long, Double
Origin: Island of Newfoundland, Canada (1700s)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Loves everyone

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Drools heavily

Temperament

Calm Devoted Dignified Gentle Patient Sweet-tempered

Coat colours

Black, black and white (landseer), brown and gray

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	130–150 lb (59–68 kg)	99–119 lb (45–54 kg)
Height	28 in (71 cm)	26 in (66 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)