What can I expect from her? she will be 3 months old. how hard are they to train etc?
2006-09-02 19:49:58 · 7 answers · asked by niransmami 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the newfies are the sweetest dogs I know, and i had a golden retriever. my sis has two newfies, both females, ages 6 and 8. She also has two daughters ages 2 1/2 and 9 mos. the little girls have literally tortured the dogs (climb all over them, pull their tails and ears) and absolutely no problems from the dogs.
There was a problem housebreaking them, they were crate trained and left alone for 10 hours at a time. The oldest used to fling her feces out of her crate at the wall. that was fun!
I suggest a puppy class for yours when s/he is about 6 mos old. And the "how to raise a puppy you can live with" book
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1577790227?v=glance
The oldest also has had 3 operations, two on her knees and one on her hip. She was in a cast all 3 times. Unfortunately, hip/joint problems are common with all giant breeds.
All that cuddly fur that you will love to pet, really needs a daily brushing, they will get matted without it, and then the only solution is to cut out the mats. My sis has her newfies shaved in the summer, it gets hot here in detroit. Their coats grow back as beautiful as ever and so quickly. You will also need a good vacuum. I got consumer report's best buy (its 2 years old now) Eureka boss 4870 from walmart.com.
look into a dog health care plan, i had one for mine and it was a good investment.
most of all just love her/him. my best wishes to you both.
2006-09-03 01:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by bttrswt1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a newfie and they are absolutely wonderful dogs! At 3 months old, your puppy will be relatively easy to house train because at that age they have a lot more bladder control.
They are dogs who love to be with their people, they are the best possible dog to have with even very young kids because of their endless patience and gentleness. They take very readily to training because they want to please.
Because they're a large breed, you can start a little obedience training (and I mean at home only - no classes until she's at least a year old). You can teach her all the simple commands, they work for praise alone but I always had treats too.
You'll need a pin brush and a tool called a rake for grooming because when she's older with more coat, the pin brush alone probably won't get through in places. You'll also need really good quality nail clippers and rounded-tip scissors because you'll probably want to trim the hair around her feet. Also, she'd appreciate a really comfy dog bed and for next summer - you might want to get her a kiddie pool to cool off in.
Have fun with your puppy!
2006-09-03 04:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once dated a guy for 2 years that had a newfoundland, and i will tell u he was prob. one of the greatest dogs i had ever taken care of..He was so smart, and u would think a dog like that would be so hard to control, but he was so gentle, and loving. They really are great dogs, if i had the room, time and money i would own one myself! I think they would be great as a family dog, esp if u want a big dog! i wish u the luck with urs!
2006-09-02 20:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love newfoundlands!!! I have had like four in the past, all pups that grew up....
The Newfoundland is smart and loyal. The breed is easily trained as they are eager to please their masters. They are neither easily frightened nor excitable. Relative to other breeds, Newfoundland puppies, especially older puppies, tend to be calm. Puppyhood doesn't last for extended amounts of time as in some breeds. They get along wonderfully with other dogs. They have deep, fierce-sounding barks, but are not good guard dogs. They have been known to grieve when separated from their families. Despite their wonderful qualities, this breed is not for everyone. Their large size makes them difficult to keep in many living situations, although they do not require great amounts of exercise and as puppies they tend to tire easily.
They really can get attached to thier owners and won't adapt to a new home. They are very loyal, friendly like, but can be vicious when someone they love is in danger....protective. This dog is generally great with children. They can be slightly hard to train, they do not respond to harsh treatment; they are sensitive. Some health concerns are: hip dysplaisa, do not let them become fat( normal weight for a female is 100-120 pounds),Also prone to SAS(sub-aortic stenois) heredity heart disease. If you got her from a responsible breeder then she should have had a heart check up between 8-12 weeks(my breeder done this and my vet said that most breeders(respectable ones anyway) should too. They can be an apartement dog if excerised properly. Orgin of breed is really not known....some say they were descended from the viking bear dogs, or related to the labrador.....
for more info you can visit these sites
www.akc.org
www.ukcdogs.com
hope this of was of some help to you and GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEWFIE!!(newfie.......aka Newfoundland)
2006-09-02 20:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by ~Compétences~ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No but read The Shipping News. That's set in Newfoundland.
2006-09-02 19:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW you are SO lucky!!! I love those dogs!!! Big burly furry cuddly babies!!! LOL
They are HUGE when they grow up!
They need LOTS of maintenance - BRUSHING AND WALKING!
What I have heard they are very trainable.
2006-09-02 20:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be surprised how gentle and smart this soon to be "huge" dog is. Have fun!!!
2006-09-02 19:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by crgcarroll 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋