Newfoundland Dog Shedding 10/26/09

Want a Newf, please be sure.

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[k9nething]

You just gotta do your homework as best you can, and hope for the best because even when all the "facts" point toward a healthy long lived dog nature may have other things in mind. You can try to look for someone who breeds for longevity but I don't know who does. I think we're on our last Newf now, gonna go smaller. Our boy is big, wonderful and hairy! Good luck in your quest. A good place to start your search is with the parent club the NCA.

[RAFREEB]

P.S. your landseer is GORGEOUS. I'd love one just like her. Where did she come from? How is her health? I am most concerned about health in the pure breeds these days as it is a crying shame what is happening out there. Even normally long lived breeds are getting tons of cancers etc. SO sad!

[k9nething]

@RAFREEB

Hey there, Yes, if you can do a good job with an OES a Newf really shouldn't be an issue! I've always considered OES's to be about the hardest upkeep dogs out there.

Our Dulcie has crossed the bridge and unfortunately was not very long lived she was only 8. Her breeder was very ethical and did her very best though so can't blame her.

[k9nething]

They are incomparable, truly. Still they require quite a bit of elbow grease . :)

[k9nething]

Ah, sorry to hear of your loss. I can really empathize, we have had three girls all now passed ( including my sweet Dee seen here) We now have a 2 year old boy (our first), Diesel who I think is around 155lbs or so now, thin, and plenty big enough. We are also of the opinion that bigger isn't better for their health. I'm glad you appreciated it, thanks for commenting.

[k9nething]

Sure. Depending upon how much money you want to spend. And if you can find someone you can trust to be good to them , and how many you have. Most prices are relative to size with dogs. Plus, I was a groomer and don't personally send my dogs out to other folks to care for.

[crazymoviegirl123]

My newf gives me the same look everytime i give her a bath lol!

I think newfs are totally worth the grooming, They are awesome dogs.

[joser13]

this was very insightful, thank you for positing it. i still want one though

[MusicIIV]

@ToastedRose ikr :3

[RAFREEB]

@k9nething Thanks, I am joining local clubs too. I plan on taking up to a year and a half two years before adding a newf or any other dog to our household. Sounds excessive but, I"ve never given up a dog I've taken into our home largely due to the pre homework time! Your video is informative and honest! Too many go for the "cute" factor just like with OES and then cannot handle the work, and ho boy! It is work. :) but, a lotta love too.

[RAFREEB]

@k9nething, I'm so sorry to hear you lost Dulcie, love her name. I lost my OES at 8 also. And also from a very good breeder. All her littermates lived into their teens. Cardiomyopathy was my Winnie's downfall. OES are hard to groom no doubt about that but, it's an incredible bonding time. I'm just too stove up now to have another OES but, I think I could handle newf. Such sweeties. Love your video as it's like going back in time. With the OES I had to set up my own grooming room at home.

[RAFREEB]

I think I am okay with the grooming. My last dog was an Old English Sheepdog whose father had "one of the thickest coats I've ever seen" according to the judges and she *my dog* inherited it. That's a lot of hair from that newf but, the OES was mountains more and not just from "blowing but, EVERY day. She was worth it but, this time, I want a somewhat bigger dog. A little more laid back than the sweet OES too as they are quite bouncy up to old age. What's insurance like on a newf?

[marita1162]

I have a gorgeous Newf girl named Molly. She is our first Newf and she is worth every tiny inconvenience. She has the biggest heart and lives to love and be loved.

[cuddythecow]

when you get a newfoundland, all of this is TOTALLY WORTH IT