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    Newfoundland

    What group (In the American Kennel Club) do Newfoundlands belong to?Newfoundland Dogs

      The Working Group. Note: Remember, the question above refers to their grouping in the American Kennel Club. Worldwide, however, they may be in another group, for example the Utility group in Australia.

    What have black and white Newfoundlands been dubbed?Newfoundland Dogs

      Landseers . Solid black color is most identified with the breed.

    How long does an average Newfoundland live?Newfoundland Dogs

      8-10 years. Newfoundlands are not dogs who tolerate heat, however they are comfortable in cold weather and have been used as water rescue dogs.

    A male Newfoundland can weigh up to how many pounds on a normal basis?Newfoundland Dogs

      150 pounds. Females may weigh up to 120 pounds.

    In what Canadian province did the Newfoundland originate? (Don't think too hard!)The Mighty Newfoundland

      Newfoundland. Newfoundland is in Canada.

    What is the average life for a Newf?The Mighty Newfoundland

      8-10 yrs.. Newfs have a short life span because they have a lot of medical conditions. Because Newfs are a big breed they have a greater chance of Gastric Torsion which is very deadly to big breeds. Hip and Elbow Dysplasia are also very common in Newfs.

    What is the date of origin for the Newfoundland?The Mighty Newfoundland

      1700's. This breed ultimately is traced back to the Tibetan Mastiff but no actual record exists.

    True or False? The Newf has only one layer of coat.The Mighty Newfoundland

      f. The Newf has a double coat. The undercoat is soft and dense while the outer is long and straight.

    What kind of feet do Newfoundlands have? The Mighty Newfoundland

      cat feet, webbed. They have webbed feet to help them swim through the water.

    What is a Newfoundland called that has a white base coat and black markings?The Mighty Newfoundland

      Landseer Newfoundland. On the Landseer normally the head, saddle, rump and hair extending onto the tail is white with the rest of the coat being black. The Landseer Newf is named after a painting known as "The Distinguished Member of the Humane Society" by Sir Edwin Landseer.

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