It's necessary to visit many dog breeders and kennels before you choose suitable dogs. This is one of the most popular breed in the world. Newfoundlands have an admirable noble appearance, but they are not recommended for small apartments. They can be prone to a number of hereditary diseases, such as hip dysplasia and subaurtic stenosis. It's necessary to visit many dog breeders and kennels before you choose suitable dogs.

Newfoundlands are good at various activities. They do very well in the obedience ring and excel in tracking and agility. The breed is famous for his exceptional intelligence and stamina and is an excellent rescue breed. Newfies are very easy-going and people-oriented. It's necessary to visit many dog breeders and kennels before you choose suitable dogs.

A Newfoundland must have an excellent temperament to be considered a representative of the breed. Because of their enormous size, these dogs do need to be trained not to jump up as puppies so they do not bowl children over. However, they seem to have an instinctive understanding of how fragile small children and animals are and usually are very careful to avoid injuring them. Newfoundlands will sit regally surveying the world around them, until a child or another dog wants to play. Then, they will happily loose all dignity to romp with their friends.

Because they are so large, Newfoundlands should receive obedience training as puppies. Even though they enjoy pleasing their owners, their sheer size and strength can make training a six month old Newfoundland challenging. Since these dogs enjoy learning and socializing with the other puppies in the class, puppy obedience should be an enjoyable experience.

Any dog weighing in at over 100 pounds eats a lot so be prepared for an increase in your grocery bill if you buy a Newfoundland. Be sure to talk to your veterinarian about your puppy's nutritional needs, as these big dogs will need the right vitamins and other nutrients to develop strong bones.

Despite the breed's long hair, grooming a Newfoundland is not too time consuming. The coarse hair of the top coat does not mat easily. As long as you can put aside time at least once a week to brush your dog, you should be able to keep his coat looking great. You should also plan to check his nails at least once a month to be sure they do not need to be trimmed.

If you can't imagine having a dog the size of a small pony, than a Newfoundland may not be the right breed for you. However, if you don't mind the large size of this breed, you will have a loyal and devoted companion for many years to come.