how big can a newfoundland dog get?

Question

i want a dog and i wonder i big they get i heard big ones can get to like 190lbs

Answer 1

The breed standard says males should weigh 130-150 pounds and females should weigh 100-120 pounds. I would recommend you do lots of research on the breed as they aren't for everyone. I'm sure you can find a large breed dog that fits your lifestyle.

Answer 2

Big Newfoundland Dog

Answer 3

I once had an elderly lady for a friend. She had a wonderful little dog. A mix of some sort. She had the dog trained well and it behaved very well. Learn here https://tr.im/8mL4l



She kept an uncovered candy dish on her coffee table with candy in it. The dog was forbidden to eat the candy. When she was in the room observing the dog he did not even appear to notice the candy. One day while she was in her dinning room she happened to look in a mirror and could see her dog in the living room. He did not know he was being watched. For several minutes he was sitting in front of the candy bowl staring at the candy. Finally he reached in and took one. He placed it on the table and stared at it, he woofed at it. He stared some more, licked his chops and PUT IT BACK in the bowl and walked away. Did he want the candy, oh yeah. Did he eat it? Nope. They can be trained that well but most, I'll admit, are not trained that well. When I was a young boy, maybe 5 years old. We had a german shepherd. He was very well trained also. My mom could leave food unattended on the table, no problem. She would open the oven door and set a pan roast beef or roast chicken on the door to cool. No problem. He would not touch it, watched or not. But butter? Whole other story. You leave a stick of butter anywhere he could reach and it was gone. He was a large shepherd so there were not many places he could not reach. Really, I think the number of dogs trained to the point they will leave food alone when not being supervised is very small indeed.

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Now if we are talking obedience training, not food grubbing, that is a different story. Way back when I was first learning obedience training one of the final exercises was to put our dogs in a down/stay and not only leave the room but leave the building for 15 minutes. The only person that stayed was our trainer, not the owners. Most of the dogs in my class did not break their stay, which would be an automatic fail. I'm happy to report my dog was one of the ones that passed.

Answer 4

They can get up to 100-200 pounds, and 28-30 inches tall. (about 3 feet!)



They are very slobbery, but nice and kind.

I would not suggest you to get a Newfoundland because of it's size..... they are a LOT of work! They are not good for first time dog owners.





~Glad 2 help

Answer 5

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. Some Newfies have been known to weigh over 200 pounds.



"Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed." They are nicknamed the "Gentle Giant" and "Nature's babysitter." They are protective of children.



Relative to other breeds, Newfoundland puppies, especially older puppies, tend to be calm. Newfoundlands take up to three years to reach full maturity. They have deep barks, and are excellent guard dogs. They have been known to grieve when separated from their families. Their large size makes them difficult to keep in many living situations, but since they are not very active, as long as the room they lie down in is big, they won't really move too much and just stay there for long periods of time. They do not move around in the house too much, though they tend to spread out and cover large areas of space. Exercise is great for Newfs, although they would be quite content to sit at home for long periods of time as long as they know that there is someone there to love them. A Newfoundland will know whether or not someone is at home and as long as someone is with them, they are quite content, but if there is no one home, a Newfoundland dog will actually appear to be sad and sit and wait for you to return home, even stare out the window while waiting for his family to return.

Answer 6

Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://biturl.im/aU8CT



A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 7

The are considered a Giant breed and can get to over 200 pounds. That is a lot of dog if you are not a professional... I would stick to something smaller.

Answer 8

Yup. A large one can top 200 lbs, but that is on the large side. They are fine, sweet dogs, but they need training so that you can walk them....



However, consider carefully.... because they are cold weather dogs.. For example, I live in Texas... and we don't see many Newfies, because they overheat quickly.... But if you live where the summers are shorter and in the 80s, it should be fine.

Answer 9

I've seen 200#. Mine weighs 150#

Answer 10

Around 170 lbs sometimes. They're big slobbery and awesome ^_^

Answer 11

well i have a puppy newf and his parents are 180 and 150lbs.

newfs do get very big hes only 6 months old and he already weighs 110lbs

Answer 12

They can hit 200.

Answer 13

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Newfoundland (AKC Working Group)

Height: averages 28 inches (male); averages 26 inches (female). Size: Very Large.

Weight: 130 to 150 pounds (male); 100 to 120 (female). Availability: May take some effort to find.

History:

There are many stories about the origin of the Newfoundland. The breed may be a descendant of nomadic Indian dogs, or of Viking "bear dogs". Many believe the Newfoundland originated from crosses between Tibetan Mastiffs brought to Canada by British or European fisherman and local dogs, early in the 1700's. In any case, the resulting breed found a niche aiding fisherman off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. This gentle giant was used for hauling in nets, carrying boat lines to shore, retrieving anything which fell overboard, and rescuing shipwreck and drowning victims. The Newfoundland was, and still is, an outstanding water rescue dog. The breed was also used to haul lumber, pull mail sleds, deliver milk, and carry loads in packs. During World War II, Newfoundlands hauled supplies and ammunition for the Armed Forces in blizzard conditions in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. Today, the Newfoundland serves primarily as a family companion, but is also very good at water trials, obedience, carting and backpacking.



Description:

A stately, strong and massive dog with a broad heavy head. The wide muzzle is rather short and squared-off. The small triangular ears are pendant. The small eyes are dark brown and the nose generally black, except on bronze-colored dogs which have brown noses. The feet are webbed for better swimming. Dewclaws should be removed on the hind legs. The tail hangs down. The water-repellent long outer coat is flat, oily and slightly wavy with a thick oily undercoat. Comes most often in black (sometimes with a little white on the feet, end of tail, or chest) and Landseer (White with black markings). Sometimes also in brown or gray.



Notes:

Beware of hip dysplasia (do not let the Newfoundland get fat). Buy only from OFA certified stock. Also prone to a hereditary heart disease called sub-aortic stenosis (SAS). Breeders should have puppies' hearts checked by a veterinary cardiologist at 8-12 weeks of age. Adult Newfies should be cleared of SAS again before breeding. Sensitive to heat. Provide plenty of shade and cool water in warmer weather. Drinks a lot of water and may be messy about it, as he loves to get wet. Tends to drool, though not as much as some other giant breeds. The Newfoundland blows his coat twice a year in Spring and in Fall, with the heaviest period coming in the Spring. Though puppies require a lot of food, an adult Newfoundland eats only about as much as a retriever. Loves to swim. If backpacking near water, don't let the Newfoundland carry your sleeping bag or you may spend a very damp night. The Newfoundland Club of America sponsors water rescue and drafting tests.



Personality:

A noble dog, calm, gentle, loyal and trustworthy with a sweet temperament. Dignified and peaceable. Very devoted. Can become so attached to his owners that he cannot adapt to a new home. Good and brave. Intelligent enough to act on his own when needed. Protective, but tends to place himself between the intruder and his family rather than bark or growl. Can recognize a dangerous situation and will generally act if the family is threatened. Patient, playful and loving with children--a born baby-sitter. Very sociable. Enjoys the out of doors, but also requires companionship. Males may be aggressive with other males, but the breed is generally good with other animals. This dog's huge body tends to move rather slowly. Take this into account during training.



Behavior:

Children: Excellent with children.

Friendliness: Fairly friendly with strangers.

Trainability: Slightly difficult to train.

Independence: Not particularly dependent or independent.

Dominance: Low.

Other Pets: Generally good with other pets.

Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs.

Noise: Likes to bark.





Grooming and Physical Needs:

Grooming: Regular grooming needed.

Trimming & Stripping: No trimming or stripping needed.

Coat: Medium long coat.

Shedding: Seasonally heavy shedder.

Exercise: Moderate exercise needed.

Jogging: An excellent jogging companion.

Indoors: Relatively inactive indoors.

Apartments: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised.

Outdoor Space: A small yard is sufficient.

Climate: Prefers cool climates.

Owner: Good for novice owners.

Longevity: Short (under 10 years).



Talents:

watchdog, guarding, water rescue, carting, weight pulling, and competitive obedience.



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Answer 14

yes they can!!

I have a great pyrenees and he is 180 lbs

Answer 15

BIG! Giant!

Answer 16

great Pyrenees are pretty big.