10 Questions with a Newfoundland Dog Owner

Coming from the far north Newfoundland Island of Canada… They’re one of the largest dog breeds in the world… Bred for carting and hauling side by side with sailors… These powerful, selfless dogs heroically rescued passengers from drowning and have kept their caring nature and great loyalty to this day… From heroes to one of the best family companions… As nothing good comes without a challenge… Giant dogs, almost twice your size, howling, drooling and shedding like it’s their job… Are they worth the trouble? What’s it like to own a Newfoundland dog? And how about NINE??!
In this episode, 10 questions for a Newfoundland dog Owner.

Support: The Newf Crew

[williamcooper]

They LOVE children.
They have web feet.
Our newfendland male was 170lbs
There freaks for water.he had his own kiddy pool. We lived in San Diego in the 70s .
People would freak out.
When they saw him.
A gentle giant. They have so much LOVE to give.❤️

[janellek]

I have a 10 month old Landseer Newf. Ichinojo is currently 120 lbs and will probably max out at around 150-155. He's definitely in the teenager phase - he craves exercise and mounts every new person, dog or object he sees (my vet recommends against neutering large breeds because of the increased risk of obesity). I started taking him to the beach and to the Scottish lochs when he was very young and he loves water.

Newfs love kids. Ichinojo's best friend is my cousin's 3 year old son. He's very gentle around toddlers, and he's got a strong protective instinct. Whenever a stranger tries to approach the little guy Ichinojo will physically place himself between them. No growling or barking, but he makes his presence known.

[anaclark]

We’ve been married for 50 years and we currently have our 7th newfy. Ebony, Emily, Magic, Daisy, Coco, Bear, and now Panda. They were all black but Panda who’s black and white. It was mutual love with each and every one and we loved every minute of being with them.

[John-NeverStopLearning]

Hi, great answers. I had a female who was 165lbs. Her 4 great grandfather was 225lbs. The largest on Google several years ago was 300 lbs, although searching now shows 260 lbs. My female was extremely gentle. Small Kids would come up to her while she was sitting reach up and arms around her neck, give a big hug and she would not move at all.

[scott]

They are the world's best dog, an amazingly beautiful dog. But not for the faint hearted. Lots of care needed. Lots of attention, and watch out for the drool. Speak to them alot, and you set up an amazing dialogue with them. Beautiful, beautiful newfs😍💕

[shane]

My Hershey has been great. He's 4 now and he's sweetest teddy bear, always drawing a crowd and even going to work with me sometimes. They are definitely people pleasers!

[larkfly]

this said it all. great explaining, but just looking at how affectionate he was stole my heart. i could hardly watch this from cuteness tears

[anngreen]

You have straight, sober information to give. Might I suggest the music volume is cut down to about half where it presently is. I'd really like to listen to you, rather than strain to make sure I'm getting what you are saying. Thanks.

[terririchards]

I've had 3. They don't howl.

[jqizznp]

What a lucky lady! I bet with all those wonderful furry companions she has no need for a spouse.

[adr]

I love these huge dogs. But that thumbnail is hilarious

[doglovers]

Lost my dog 3 years ago still miss him like CRAZY

[carolynfarren]

Great job Makenzie! Having followed you for a few years and living in your vicinity and sharing the same veterinarian, it's so amazing to see the love you have for these dogs. In meeting you also at Newlin Grist Mill with some of The Crew, it was so nice to meet these amazing dogs and see just how much they love you and are loved. Yours is a very special story that came from an amazing place in your heart and your moms. Thank you for sharing your story and your wonderful family of such very special dogs who are truly the luckiest dogs in the world. They have such a normal loving life style where they are "just dogs" living their best life. ❤

[skadill]

I have one, absolute best friend in the world, the drool and mess are just part of the package, it part of what makes them newfs

[muditchhajed]

It's soo clear that she's reading from a teleprompter.

[TheRussian]

I grew up with Newfoundlands, so no dog breed seems "big" to me. I had a 180 lbs puppy named Rex, and my mom had a 240 lbs puppy named Teddy before I was born. Also despite being known as water rescue dogs, some Newfoundlands can't swim. My mom had a very small Newfoundland named Mischief who didn't know how to swim, and would just walk along the bottom of the lake or river they went to. She was also the oldest Newfoundland that our family or our veterinarian knew of, she lived to be 13 when the average lifespan is about 11 years.

[DarkkLogikkTWGE]

King Zuba topped out at just under 220 and no he was not fat. Walked everyday. Super gentle giant.
Most definitely do not get that ridiculously big though. Amazing dogs.

[rc]

If you own 9 Newfoundland’s you should learn how to say Newfoundland. Haha.
Repeat “understand Newfoundland” and make it rhyme and you’ll have it like the locals :) Bless. Can’t wait to get one.

[mikeo]

As a Canadian, it bothers me how they say Newfoundland, it sounds more like new-fin-land, the way we pronounce it. Other than that, I love Newfie dogs! They are my favorite breed.

[newporg]

...the second time she said New Found Land, I shut it off.