The Newfoundland breed was developed, as the name suggests, in Newfoundland where these dogs were used to assist fishermen. Newfoundland males stand an average of 28 inches at the shoulder and weigh approximately 130 to 150 pounds. Females stand an average of 26 inches at the shoulder and weigh approximately 100 to 120 pounds. Newfoundlands have heavy, medium length coats that may be either straight or wavy and may be black, brown, gray, or landseer (white with black markings). Newfoundlands are patient, gentle, calm, loving, intelligent, and usually happy to do whatever is asked of them. These dogs are droolers.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Alopecia
• Aortic Stenosis
• Atrial Septal Defect (heart condition)
• Callus Dermatitis
• Cataract
• Cherry Eye
• Diamond Eye (Combined Entropion and Ectropion)
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• Ectopic Ureters
• Ectropion
• Elbow Dysplasia
• Entropion
• Folliculitis
• Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (Bloat)
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism
• Medial Canthal Pocket Syndrome
• Megaesophagus
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Osteochondrosis
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Polyneuropathy (Distal)
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Pulmonic Stenosis
• Urolithiasis (cystine)

*Just because a condition is associated with a specific breed does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected. Likewise, a dog may be impacted by diseases and conditions not listed under his or her breed.