Newfoundland dog

The Newfoundland is a large breed of dog that originated in Newfoundland. 

Newfoundlands were first used by fishermen and sailors to carry goods. They would also jump overboard to save people from drowning. Newfoundlands are great swimmers because of their waterproof fur, their webbed feet and their strong muscles.

Newfoundlands are known to be very gentle and loyal. Because of their protective nature towards children, Newfoundlands have been used as watchdogs. 

 Characteristics 
The Newfoundland is a very large dog breed the weight is 100-180 lbs and the height is 25-28 inches.

According to the AKC males weigh 130-150 pounds and females are 100-120 pounds, the FCI states that males are 140-180 pounds and females are 120-140 pounds.

Their long coat of fur is usually black, brown or gray. Their facial hair is very short. The head is very large and the face is smooth with few wrinkles. The ears are long and wide, and reach below the jaw. The neck is strong and muscular. 

The Newfoundland's chest is large and wide with a large lung capacity. Their thighs are very strong and muscular and their feet are tight, which helps them to be excellent swimmers. Their tail is very strong and is important for them to swim well.

 Health problems 
Newfoundlands can suffer from a lot of health problems. They are the fifth most likely breed to have hip dysplasia. 

Newfoundlands can have problems with cystinuria just as humans can. They can also inherit subvalvular aortic stenosis, which damages the heart.

They have very thick fur, so owners need to brush it once a week.

 References 

Category:Dog breeds originating in Canada
Category:FCI breeds