Newfoundland
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Canada |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 28 inches (71 cm) |
Weight: | 68 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Drooping tail |
Life span: | 8-10 years |
Japanese Site: | Newfoundland |
Overview
The origin of this breed is required on the Atlantic island of Newfoundland, Canada. That have the ability to work in water, and fishermen with nets or raising the wreck and rescue, and was active in the game port. You can also pull a cart, was also used for hunting. Retriever pedigree and arranged in the UK and Pyrenees, improved. Mainly in Scandinavian countries currently have widely beloved family dog in the world.
Characteristics
The front face with a big strong body and robust. Canada's harsh winter, but to survive in the sea ice-cold, double coat is covered in a thick rich body. Rough coat, because it contains fat, often repelling water.
Temperament
For humans, particularly with soft gentle nature. Children often become become playmates. For family-minded smart, highly dependable as domestic dog.
Color
Black Landseer (white and black colors 2), bronze (reddish brown), blue monochromatic case, the show is the chest, chin, fingers, toes, they may contain white spots above the tail .
How to Care & How to Train
Care of the court about twice a week, to carefully brushing. I like to swim, clean water to swim in place, the Court may order. However, because the sea is undesirable skin irritation. After swimming in the ears cleaned frequently, try to keep clean.
Exercise
Until about the first year of life, will be free movement of the fence at widespread locations, past the time that its motion to put enough lead.
Disease to be careful
Pulmonary (valve) stenosis (patients), hypoplasia of the elbow joint, dysplasia of the hip, twisted stomach, heat stroke, subaortic stenosis, pulmonary (valve) stenosis (patients), hypoplasia of the elbow joint, dysplasia of the hip, twisted stomach , osteochondrosis dissecans, inversion of an eyelid, eyelid ectropion, Fonuiruburando disease, cataract
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Epilepsy
Inspection want to
Hip examination, inspection elbow, heart function tests, blood tests, eye tests