I have to agree with ralphyization on this. Getting a dog means adjusting your life to suit its needs. For newfs, that means long walks every day and easy access to water. They are indeed an active and social breed if given the chance. I grew up with them and love them but could never have one in good conscience.
My newfie loves, loves, loves the snow, but the snow can get compacted between its toes. Maybe if you got it booties it would help. I think the dog would be fine in an apartment as long as you have A/C in the summer and give it three decent walks a day. :) good luck, they are an incredible breed.
he reminds me of my flatcoated retriever jacob he would always do things like the and have a face like he doesnt know what hes doing wrong if you dont know what a flattie looks like look it up there the best dogs ever they sorta look like a less broad newfie
Quick question, can you have a Newfie in a larger apartment? I really want a dog and thinking about buying a Newfie after reading about them and stuff. But the prob is the dog is big and i live in a apartment in the city so i dont have that close to the beach and stuff if it want to swim! But i got a large balchony 2! So what do you guys think, otherwise can you recomend a rase that is similar to the Newfie but that can live in a apartment. Im a extreme dude so i love snowboarding btw!
@FunOrNotFun They are not very active dogs. They lay around most of the time unless if they get excited. Its more important to keep them cool in the summer. I recommend the Wahl KM2 clippers and two 3/8" #4 skip tooth blades. The skip tooth blades are much better at cutting through the undercoat. Get two of them because then you can swap blades when one gets hot. The clippers go for $99 and the blades can be had new on ebay for around $30 apiece. Total of around $160.
@kevlaurtube Cool, thanks bro! Well in summers i often go to the beach alot and do some wakeboarding and in the winters i do alot of snowboarding so can the dog join me to the beach and the mountains? What i've been reading Newfies like water (ofc) and also snow?
But once again i want whats best for the dog thats why im not sure of getting one even though it feels like the perfect choice for me, cause once again i live in a apartment! But you think that it will not be any prob?
@FunOrNotFun I think a newfie could be fine in an apartment. They are not very active. But I also think its much easier to own a fenced in back yard with a dog door....
@kevlaurtube Awesome!! Thanks bro! Last question, i do alot of extreme sports do you think a newfie could join me to the mountains and snowboarding and to the beach and do some wakeboarding?
@FunOrNotFun I use to have a ski boat and the dogs did fine on it. I would not take a dog to the snowy mountains. Any dogs paws will get frost bitten after 20-30 min.
@kevlaurtube okey it's a long time since you is but i just came to think about huskeys and malamutes? i got problems believing that their paws will get frost bitten in such a short time as 20-30 minutes.. Look at wolves their outside all year i don't hear them complaining either? :D
@FunOrNotFun yes newfies are built for cold weather.Should be fine in a apartment as long as it is walked daily,however you need to keep them cool as they are not used to hot climates.
@FunOrNotFun I would NOT recommend it...just think of the drrol and fur everywhere, and the sand that the dog drags in from the beach, and they take forever to dry...it would just be pure chaos for you to have this dog....
@ralphyization I didn't mean to insult, I just think it would be really hard to keep the dog happy in that environment. That's all. If you're super dedicated, I guess it could happen. I just know how much my doofus likes to play out side. That's all....
@FunOrNotFun There is a video from Animal Planet talks about having a Newfie in an apartment. It is on youtube and is called Dogs 101: Newfoundland.
It won't let me post a link so you will have to search for it.
Remember, even if the dog is fine with your amount of space, landlords may not be happy with the size of your pet! It may be different where you are, but in my city most rentals have a 30 pound pet limit.
Newfie probably is having a heck of a time here, as he really wants to rescue them and they are NOT cooperating. I could not swim with my Newfie because he would circle me until I would take hold of his ruff, and he would take me to the shore, side of pool whatever and if I did not let him get into the water, he would be so sad I could not stand it. So it was a weird , but he was such a great dog I got to not mind. Now he is gone and I would give anything for him to take me to shore again.
I've got a question about this breed. When they're young, do they look a bit like Labs before they get tht huge, fluffy pelt? A friend thought they were getting a lab puppy, but he's WAY bgger than any lab would get and he's got the huge newfie pelt now. He's only two years old and as large as a mini pony! They have made the mistake with their St. John's Dog too. Could they have mistaken a newfie for a lab?
@Wolfgirl2help I highly doubt a newfie puppy could be mistaken for a lab puppy. Newfie pups are VERY fluffy, lab pups are VERY smooth coat in comparison.
@kevlaurtube thank you for answering....What breed do you think he might be? He started smooth, but he's already the size of a small horse and is very thick furred now. Could he be a pyrinese(sp)?
@kevlaurtube Hmm.. Our dogs (mix newfoundland - boerboel) was mistaken for a labrador quite often when she was younger. Because she has a smooth coat as well, people sometimes still mistake her for one (even though she has a shoulderheight of 27 inch and weighs around 130 pounds). I can image if the coat hasn't set in yet, people could make the mistake, as most puppies have some kind of fluffy look. On the other hand people should know what they're selling/buying :)
OK, to the people who said that the newfie paws wouldnt hurt the child... you have obviously never swam in a lake with a newfie before. Yes, newfies are extremely gentile and good with kids, but when they are swimming their limbs thrust with great force. I am full grown male and they have left bruises on my chest from being in front of them while they swam.
I just got put on a wait list today to get a newf. I'm soooo excited. I've been itching for one for over 2 years, finally about to graduate so I can finally have one. :) These two are adorable especially mister adventure. I plan on putting mine through water training!
@AnthonyFamiglietti I recommend getting a male newf.... i know it sounds strange but our female is a little timid of the water. She will happily get wet, but wont dive into it like our male newfie does...
@kauxkaux Like any puppy, the first few months there are accidents, but both our newfies were very easy to train. The best way for any dog is to make them sleep in a kennel for the first 6-8 months. I also hung sleigh bells on the back door and trained them to ring the bells to go outside.
Some of you need to lighten up on the dad and understand where he's coming from before you start criticizing. He just told the kids to watch for the dog's paws, not to be afraid of the dog. I water train my newf & my legs are one big bruise all summer long. As strong as they are, one accidental rake down the leg with their claws & you're bruised for days. The dog could be gentle as a mouse and still accidentally get you with it's claws.
Dogs are cooler than cats...but we have 2 of them to go with the two dogs. They all get along. We have taken Odin to a lake several times and he ';heards' everyone swimming with him there as well. Lucy, the other newfie, doesn't really care for the water...weird. Newfs are sweet...but those paws can get you. They don't know their own strength all the time..especially when swimming.
@SummerTheFuzzy : what a silly comparison... Cats and dogs ? It's like comparing which is better milk or strawberries - no connection whatsoever. Also, look up the word "specieism" - equivalent to "racism" against a species. I have both cats and dogs, they are different species with each their own beauty and needs. All are fluffy and cuddling : )
I think the dog's trying to "rescue" the kids...newfoundland dogs have a very strong instinct for that, they don't want to see their people in the water. The way he's "herding" the kids, looks like he'd be good at water rescue training.
that dad shouldn't act nervous when his kid is near animals cause then his kids will be nervous around animals. i mean i have a newfoundland and i would never tell anybody to keep away from him cause it makes ppl think they're not a friendly breed or that they would hurt u when they wouldn't. peole need to relax and let ur kids jump all over the dog if they want to cause its fun and a great way to keep the kids off ur back :-)ha
Very nice video; btw: we have had three Newfies. The father is correct; with giant breeds one's feet do take some abuse. It is one of the joys of ownership.
wow the father needs to chill...its not like the kid meant to get near his paws, he was just having fun, and newfs know how big they are, and they kno their limits, I wouldnt worry about them hurting the kids in any way.
Oh yeah totally. My family used to have one and he was practically my brother. He was great around kids, fun to play with, but smart enough to know when something wasn't right. They're a little messy but totally worth the effort.
@Shepard033 They shed but because of their personality and the general fun they bring to our daily lives....it is worth vacuuming and mopping every day of my life....and washing walls....at least one a day....and brushing them at least every other day in winter and every single day in spring and summer...they are worth it.
thats a good idea. lets let the dog climb in the hottub. good thinking.
ClarissaCiao 14 hours ago
he was trying to save them my newf does the same thing
UltimateGamer502 1 week ago
isn't that like, really bad for the dog???? like the chlorine and stuff???
gagaforgaga1616 2 weeks ago
lol the dog bullied them out of the hot tub...
deestah3 1 month ago
BY ODIN'S TAIL!!
bloodriotiori 1 month ago
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr bless him
arcadianmunki1 1 month ago
He looks like he's trying to get the kids out, or atleast onto the shallow bit.
RandomIsTheWord 1 month ago
I guess is fun for the dog that it has less weight in the water and can play easier.
ionaspolitakis 1 month ago
Lol! 'And how are we going to get in?'
PuddingMewmewChan 1 month ago
no! my dog is a nefounland and if you keep them active when there puppies instead of keeping them locked up they are really active!
rachelrockshow 1 month ago
Groovy....
bonafidesser 2 months ago
Maybe the hot tubs a little small for him, don't you think? lol
MyXLifesXLikeXWTH 3 months ago
CLASSIC little kid:
Dad: Watch the paws they'll bruise and even cut you
Kid (from under dog): I know I am
Machammerballs 3 months ago
newfoundlands were bread to retrieve things from the water so maybe he was trying to save the them cause he thought they werent in there on purpose
jahamid22 4 months ago 10
I have to agree with ralphyization on this. Getting a dog means adjusting your life to suit its needs. For newfs, that means long walks every day and easy access to water. They are indeed an active and social breed if given the chance. I grew up with them and love them but could never have one in good conscience.
FloydATC 5 months ago
I would be watching videos like this one for hours...
Chiofvi79 5 months ago
It must take him hours to dry off :)
cupcakelover6380 5 months ago
Sooo Sweet!!!...;););)
ladyfox825 6 months ago
Ohhh sooo cute!!! I wish I had my very own Newfie to play with in the pool!!! I always wanted one, I love them so much!!!...;););)
ladyfox825 6 months ago
I miss my Newf. She died of old age years ago. I'm working on adopting one for my son. I hope he has as much fun as your kids are having here!
mistikmaiden 6 months ago
My newfie loves, loves, loves the snow, but the snow can get compacted between its toes. Maybe if you got it booties it would help. I think the dog would be fine in an apartment as long as you have A/C in the summer and give it three decent walks a day. :) good luck, they are an incredible breed.
meredith3366 6 months ago
cool :-) amazing dogs ...and cool hottub for the kids ....
DrDnepr 6 months ago
This is a beautiful dog
dymaris1 7 months ago
Beautiful!
800Heights48 8 months ago
@VolleyballSongbird adopt one, its much cheaper and you save a life!
pattysgurlie 8 months ago
he reminds me of my flatcoated retriever jacob he would always do things like the and have a face like he doesnt know what hes doing wrong if you dont know what a flattie looks like look it up there the best dogs ever they sorta look like a less broad newfie
r.i.p jacob and pepsi <3
ps ur newfie is gorgeous
xxwigglypigsxx 8 months ago
Quick question, can you have a Newfie in a larger apartment? I really want a dog and thinking about buying a Newfie after reading about them and stuff. But the prob is the dog is big and i live in a apartment in the city so i dont have that close to the beach and stuff if it want to swim! But i got a large balchony 2! So what do you guys think, otherwise can you recomend a rase that is similar to the Newfie but that can live in a apartment. Im a extreme dude so i love snowboarding btw!
FunOrNotFun 9 months ago
@FunOrNotFun They are not very active dogs. They lay around most of the time unless if they get excited. Its more important to keep them cool in the summer. I recommend the Wahl KM2 clippers and two 3/8" #4 skip tooth blades. The skip tooth blades are much better at cutting through the undercoat. Get two of them because then you can swap blades when one gets hot. The clippers go for $99 and the blades can be had new on ebay for around $30 apiece. Total of around $160.
kevlaurtube 9 months ago
@kevlaurtube Cool, thanks bro! Well in summers i often go to the beach alot and do some wakeboarding and in the winters i do alot of snowboarding so can the dog join me to the beach and the mountains? What i've been reading Newfies like water (ofc) and also snow?
But once again i want whats best for the dog thats why im not sure of getting one even though it feels like the perfect choice for me, cause once again i live in a apartment! But you think that it will not be any prob?
FunOrNotFun 9 months ago
@FunOrNotFun I think a newfie could be fine in an apartment. They are not very active. But I also think its much easier to own a fenced in back yard with a dog door....
kevlaurtube 9 months ago
@kevlaurtube Awesome!! Thanks bro! Last question, i do alot of extreme sports do you think a newfie could join me to the mountains and snowboarding and to the beach and do some wakeboarding?
FunOrNotFun 9 months ago
@FunOrNotFun I use to have a ski boat and the dogs did fine on it. I would not take a dog to the snowy mountains. Any dogs paws will get frost bitten after 20-30 min.
kevlaurtube 9 months ago
@kevlaurtube Sick, yeah i was just thinking about that the newfoundland dogs like snow, but thanks for all the answers!!
FunOrNotFun 9 months ago
@kevlaurtube okey it's a long time since you is but i just came to think about huskeys and malamutes? i got problems believing that their paws will get frost bitten in such a short time as 20-30 minutes.. Look at wolves their outside all year i don't hear them complaining either? :D
gastank43 2 months ago
@FunOrNotFun yes newfies are built for cold weather.Should be fine in a apartment as long as it is walked daily,however you need to keep them cool as they are not used to hot climates.
MUZA1875 8 months ago
@FunOrNotFun My only suggestion is that you first learn how to spell. Are you retarded?
darringuiter 7 months ago
@darringuiter Nobody asked for your opinion.
MrNickalollyoff 6 months ago
@FunOrNotFun I would NOT recommend it...just think of the drrol and fur everywhere, and the sand that the dog drags in from the beach, and they take forever to dry...it would just be pure chaos for you to have this dog....
neuroleptika 6 months ago
@FunOrNotFun How about a St. Bernard? Saints can live in apartments.
PatriciaAndalisMusic 6 months ago
@FunOrNotFun Off the cuff?? BAD idea!!! Apartment/ Newfie?? NOT good!
ralphyization 5 months ago
@ralphyization :(
FunOrNotFun 5 months ago
@ralphyization I didn't mean to insult, I just think it would be really hard to keep the dog happy in that environment. That's all. If you're super dedicated, I guess it could happen. I just know how much my doofus likes to play out side. That's all....
ralphyization 5 months ago
@FunOrNotFun There is a video from Animal Planet talks about having a Newfie in an apartment. It is on youtube and is called Dogs 101: Newfoundland.
It won't let me post a link so you will have to search for it.
Remember, even if the dog is fine with your amount of space, landlords may not be happy with the size of your pet! It may be different where you are, but in my city most rentals have a 30 pound pet limit.
Klynne888 1 month ago
Newfie probably is having a heck of a time here, as he really wants to rescue them and they are NOT cooperating. I could not swim with my Newfie because he would circle me until I would take hold of his ruff, and he would take me to the shore, side of pool whatever and if I did not let him get into the water, he would be so sad I could not stand it. So it was a weird , but he was such a great dog I got to not mind. Now he is gone and I would give anything for him to take me to shore again.
jadebarbara 9 months ago
my newfoundland is about 10 months old and weighs 12 stone and we have a hot tub but why would you let a newfy in a hot tub they shed like a bitch
TheFanta913 10 months ago
Beautiful Dogs, thanks for sharing.
EmperorHilo 10 months ago
hahahahaha the puppy said move over boys, Im coming in lol.. Too cute I love it
Tigerbabe38 11 months ago
I've got a question about this breed. When they're young, do they look a bit like Labs before they get tht huge, fluffy pelt? A friend thought they were getting a lab puppy, but he's WAY bgger than any lab would get and he's got the huge newfie pelt now. He's only two years old and as large as a mini pony! They have made the mistake with their St. John's Dog too. Could they have mistaken a newfie for a lab?
Wolfgirl2help 11 months ago
@Wolfgirl2help I highly doubt a newfie puppy could be mistaken for a lab puppy. Newfie pups are VERY fluffy, lab pups are VERY smooth coat in comparison.
kevlaurtube 11 months ago
@kevlaurtube thank you for answering....What breed do you think he might be? He started smooth, but he's already the size of a small horse and is very thick furred now. Could he be a pyrinese(sp)?
Wolfgirl2help 11 months ago
@kevlaurtube Hmm.. Our dogs (mix newfoundland - boerboel) was mistaken for a labrador quite often when she was younger. Because she has a smooth coat as well, people sometimes still mistake her for one (even though she has a shoulderheight of 27 inch and weighs around 130 pounds). I can image if the coat hasn't set in yet, people could make the mistake, as most puppies have some kind of fluffy look. On the other hand people should know what they're selling/buying :)
Zyll87 10 months ago
A tv outside hanging on the fence? that cant be right.
maseyyyk 1 year ago
OK, to the people who said that the newfie paws wouldnt hurt the child... you have obviously never swam in a lake with a newfie before. Yes, newfies are extremely gentile and good with kids, but when they are swimming their limbs thrust with great force. I am full grown male and they have left bruises on my chest from being in front of them while they swam.
kevlaurtube 1 year ago
@kevlaurtube there paws really do hurt i have humongous scratches on my back
personalcobra 11 months ago
I just got put on a wait list today to get a newf. I'm soooo excited. I've been itching for one for over 2 years, finally about to graduate so I can finally have one. :) These two are adorable especially mister adventure. I plan on putting mine through water training!
AnthonyFamiglietti 1 year ago
@AnthonyFamiglietti I recommend getting a male newf.... i know it sounds strange but our female is a little timid of the water. She will happily get wet, but wont dive into it like our male newfie does...
kevlaurtube 1 year ago
@kevlaurtube Do they understan quickly that they should not mark inside the house?
I bet a newfie mark is a hole river equivalent! :)
kauxkaux 1 year ago
@kauxkaux Like any puppy, the first few months there are accidents, but both our newfies were very easy to train. The best way for any dog is to make them sleep in a kennel for the first 6-8 months. I also hung sleigh bells on the back door and trained them to ring the bells to go outside.
kevlaurtube 1 year ago
That is so cute! I love big dogs and how playful they can be and great with kids!
AmandaShannonNfamily 1 year ago
Some of you need to lighten up on the dad and understand where he's coming from before you start criticizing. He just told the kids to watch for the dog's paws, not to be afraid of the dog. I water train my newf & my legs are one big bruise all summer long. As strong as they are, one accidental rake down the leg with their claws & you're bruised for days. The dog could be gentle as a mouse and still accidentally get you with it's claws.
lovemynewfie 1 year ago
Dogs are cooler than cats...but we have 2 of them to go with the two dogs. They all get along. We have taken Odin to a lake several times and he ';heards' everyone swimming with him there as well. Lucy, the other newfie, doesn't really care for the water...weird. Newfs are sweet...but those paws can get you. They don't know their own strength all the time..especially when swimming.
lucyodin1111 1 year ago
Wow you have a hottub xD cte dog ^^
MrChubbymeat 1 year ago
reason 996 why dogs are soo much cooler than cats !!!!
SummerTheFuzzy 1 year ago 20
@SummerTheFuzzy : what a silly comparison... Cats and dogs ? It's like comparing which is better milk or strawberries - no connection whatsoever. Also, look up the word "specieism" - equivalent to "racism" against a species. I have both cats and dogs, they are different species with each their own beauty and needs. All are fluffy and cuddling : )
bonafidesser 2 months ago
@bonafidesser Don't be silly, you can't keep milk OR strawberries as a pet !
SummerTheFuzzy 2 months ago
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zeke6658 1 year ago
I think the dog's trying to "rescue" the kids...newfoundland dogs have a very strong instinct for that, they don't want to see their people in the water. The way he's "herding" the kids, looks like he'd be good at water rescue training.
zeke6658 1 year ago
Ooooh, how stinkin sweet! He just melts my heart!
MsHermette 1 year ago
the dad needs to relax newfoundlands are some of the sweetest dogs ever.
LovedbyKenubus 1 year ago
that dad shouldn't act nervous when his kid is near animals cause then his kids will be nervous around animals. i mean i have a newfoundland and i would never tell anybody to keep away from him cause it makes ppl think they're not a friendly breed or that they would hurt u when they wouldn't. peole need to relax and let ur kids jump all over the dog if they want to cause its fun and a great way to keep the kids off ur back :-)ha
XxXcwizzleXxX 1 year ago
Very nice video; btw: we have had three Newfies. The father is correct; with giant breeds one's feet do take some abuse. It is one of the joys of ownership.
morphie12 1 year ago
wow the father needs to chill...its not like the kid meant to get near his paws, he was just having fun, and newfs know how big they are, and they kno their limits, I wouldnt worry about them hurting the kids in any way.
MissImagination811 2 years ago 2
his paws arent going to do anything to that kid.
there suppose to be kid friendly
Costoffplus 2 years ago
does a bear go in the woods?
Darthbelal 2 years ago 2
Oh yeah totally. My family used to have one and he was practically my brother. He was great around kids, fun to play with, but smart enough to know when something wasn't right. They're a little messy but totally worth the effort.
Shepard033 2 years ago
Oh yeah they shed.
Shepard033 2 years ago
@Shepard033 They shed but because of their personality and the general fun they bring to our daily lives....it is worth vacuuming and mopping every day of my life....and washing walls....at least one a day....and brushing them at least every other day in winter and every single day in spring and summer...they are worth it.
lucyodin1111 2 years ago
What fun they had!!...I'm thinking you will have trouble keeping Odin out now!!...lol...
gizmosav 2 years ago