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The Newfoundland is a sweet-dispositioned dog that acts neither dull nor ill-tempered. He is a devoted companion. A multipurpose dog, at home on land and in water, the Newfoundland is capable of draft work and possesses natural lifesaving abilities. The Newfoundland is a large, heavily coated, well balanced dog that is deep-bodied, heavily boned, muscular, and strong. A good specimen of the breed has dignity and proud head carriage. Average height for adult dogs is 28 inches, for adult bitches, 26 inches. Approximate weight of adult dogs ranges from 130 to 150 pounds, adult bitches from 100 to 120 pounds. The dog’s appearance is more massive throughout than the bitch’s. Large size is desirable, but never at the expense of balance, structure, and correct gait. The Newfoundland is slightly longer than tall when measured from the point of shoulder to point of buttocks and from withers to ground. He is a dog of considerable substance which is determined by spring of rib, strong muscle, and heavy bone.”
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Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland;
this is the most important single characteristic of the breed.
ConformationConformation is compliance with breeds standards.
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ObedienceObedience is the demonstration of the dog’s ability to follow specified routines and emphasize the usefulness of the dog as a companion to humankind.
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TherapyA therapy dog is a dog that is trained to provide affection, comfort and support to people, often in settings such as hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, libraries, hospices, or disaster areas.
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Water Rescue Water Rescue is the measurement of the dog’s ability to save a human life when called upon in a water setting.
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Draft DogDraft is the demonstration of cooperation between dog and handler working with a cart on land, navigating terrain while hauling.
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