Breed Description - "The Newfoundland is a strong, massive dog. The head is broad and heavy with a slightly arched crown. The neck and back are strong. The wide muzzle is about as broad as it is deep, and rather short. The stop is moderate. The nose is generally black except on bronze-colored dogs, which have brown noses. The teeth meet in a level or scissors bite. The deep-set, dark brown eyes are relatively small and spaced wide apart. The triangular shape ears have rounded tips and are relatively small. The legs are well muscled, straight and parallel. The cat-like feet are webbed. Dewclaws can be removed. The tail is strong and broad at the base, hanging down. The double coat is flat and water-resistant. The oily outer coat is coarse and moderately long, either straight or wavy. The undercoat is oily, dense, and soft. Dogs that live indoors tend to loose their undercoats."
Appearance/Size - about 26-28 inches long, and about 100-150 pounds, they are generally black, brown, gray and black/white
Diet - balance of protein, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that match the breed specific nutritional requirements; use blends containing fish, pork, poultry, and lamb
Temperament - the breed as a whole is very sweetly tempered
Shedding - a lot!!!!
Health/Allergies/Vaccines – dysplasia, skin rashes, hot spots and pigmentation problems
http://www.akc.org/breeds/newfoundland/
http://www.wdcusick.com/Newfoundland.html
http://nanookthenewfy.blogspot.com/2008/05/do-newfoundland-dogs-shed.html
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/newfoundland.htm
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