Newfoundland Dog
INTRODUCTION
Newfoundland Dogs are Sweet, Patient and Devoted dogs. They are from the Working group. These large dogs are also known as “nanny” dogs as they watch over children like their guardians. They are very trustable and friendly and so brave that in the old times they used to rescue sailors. These breed loves the outdoors, swimming and need plenty of exercises. Newfoundland Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 34).
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HABITAT : Open habitats, including grassland, moor, heath, savanna, fields, scrub. Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
ith access to a lake or pond
TEMPERAMENT : Sweet-tempered, gentle, trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individual
LOCATIONS : Newfoundland and Labrador
STATUS / POPULATION : LEAST CONCERN (IUCN) Low-risk category that includes Widespread and common Species
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Newfoundland dog was originally bred as a working dog in Newfoundland, an island off the East Coast of Canada
2- Newfoundlands were originally bred as working dogs, primarily serving as rescue and service dogs on fisherman ships
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Newfoundland Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Black & White, Grey, Brown
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
8 - 10 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 93 - 107cm ( 36.5 - 42in)
Height: 69 - 74cm (27 - 29in) -
TAIL
Newfoundlands usually have long, flowing tails
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WEIGHT
Male: 60 - 70 kg,
Female: 45 - 55 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. when it goes into heat, which occurs twice a year and lasts about three weeks
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 12 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Bernese Mountain Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The first Newfoundland breed club began in England a century later, in 1886
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ORIGIN
Newfoundland and Labrador
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Newfoundlands generally have a very sweet personality, and they love people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
