Newfoundland

So I know any guys reading my blog are probably going to stop reading this as soon as I say it, but how many of you have seen Must Love Dogs? I simply love this movie. It has a great story, even if it is about a woman after a divorce. But one of the best parts of this movie is the dog. Sarah, the main character, has a brother. This brother, Michael, has a Newfoundland named Mother Teresa. Now this is about the most adorable dog you've ever seen. She's afraid of a little yapping dog, and of the water, yet she's huge! I just had to look more into this gentle giant.

General Information:

•  A LARGE dog
• Calm, patient, courageous
• Trained to pull in things to shore, rescue people, and rescue anything that needs saving!
•  Waterproof double coat (keeps them warm)
• Large lung capacity
• Droopy lips to help him breathe from the side
• Know that they drool!
• Average Weight: 110-160 pounds
• Height: 26-28 inches

Health:

• Orthopedic Issues
• Not so good in heat
• Heart Disease (sub-aortic stenosis)
• Hip Dysplasia
• Life expectancy: 9-15 years

Grooming:

• Groom twice a week
• Constant brushing!

Environment:

• Okay for apartments because they don't mind being a bit lazy
• But be careful they're not too lazy; just like any other dog, Newfies need exercise

Type of Owner:

• Great for families with kids, even small children
• Take to training well

Knowing that this dog is so gentle with kids just makes me love it even more.  It may be a large dog, but it seems to adapt well to small spaces and lazy atmospheres.  Maybe this will be a dog in the running for me one day...if I have a big enough house!

(Thanks Dogs101, AKC, and DogBreed Info for their help!)