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Newfoundland Breed Profile

   


   

From Annette, North Carolina
Blackjack is 8 years old
   

   
AKC Group Working
Class Working
Country of Origin Canada
First Registered 1886
Colors Black, brown, gray, or Landseer (black head with black markings on a white ground).
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Coat Type Flat, dense, and coarse textured double coat; oily and water resistant. Outer coat moderately long, straight or slightly wavy.
Height 26 - 28 inches
Weight 110 -150 lbs.
Life Span 10 Years
Litter Size 8 - 10
Health Concerns Hip dysplasia, genetic heart conditions.
Temperament Intelligent, responsive, docile
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From bubblehead1958, Michigan
Absolutely the most gentle, loyal, kind, loving dog I have ever owned. Sam is 130 lbs. of compassion. Everyone who meets him at first is intimidated by his massive size, yet within seconds they are in love with him.  Not only are Newfies great with children, they are equally wonderful around elderly and almost instinctively know to be gentle. 

   

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