Question: how many puppies can a newfoundland dog have
Answer: Newfoundland Origin Newfoundland and Labrador , Canada hide Traits Weight Male 65 -- 80 kg ( 143 -- 176 lb ) Female 55 -- 65 kg ( 121 -- 143 lb ) Height Male 71 cm ( 28 in ) Female 66 cm ( 26 in ) Coat Thick and straight Colour Black , white with black patches ( `` Landseer '' ) , brown ( not in Canadian standard ) , and gray ( only US , not recognized by other standards ) Litter size 4 -- 12 pups Life span 8 -- 10 years ( 1 ) hide Classification / standards FCI Group 2 , Section 2.