Dog Of The Week "Newfoundland"

• Country of origin: Canada
• Group: working, guardian dog
• Average life span: 10-12 yrs.
• Color: black, brown gray or black and white
• Coat: flat, water-resistant; coarse outercoat with dense undercoat.
• Grooming: brush daily; bath as needed; regularly brush teeth and inspect eyes and ears, trim nail weekly.
• Personality:  sweet disposition; devoted companion.
• Trainability: high 
• Activity level: moderate; requites daily walks or swims. 
• Known health problems: bloat, heart disease, hip and elbow dysplasia, cancer, autoimmune disorders.
• Good with children: yes with training and supervision.
• Good with other pets: yes with training and supervision.
• Rescue:  rescue@newfdogclub.org; www.ncarecue.org