7/27/2023 0 Comments Newfoundland webbed feet![]() There is also some black on the croup, which is the rump area in front of the base of the tail. The base coat is white, and the head and saddle are black. There is also the black and white color combination, referred to as the Landseer. Newfoundlands are usually black or chocolate brown, but gray/blue varieties do exist, although they are very rare. There is feathering on the legs (fringe) and the tail is covered in long hair. When you brush the fur against the direction it grows, it will flip back and lay flat again. The undercoat is dense although it is naturally thinner during summer. The outer coat is longer than the undercoat and is straight or may even have a slight wave to it. These dogs have a double coat that is water resistant. The most important thing is that the eyes have a soft, sweet expression that conveys a sense of good-natured dignity. The eyes are wide-set and dark brown on black dogs, although they may be a lighter shade on dogs of lighter colors. They are set nearly level with the dog's brows or just below them, and they hang down. The triangle-shaped ears are relatively small. The jowls are moderately heavy and loose, which leads to some drooling. ![]() The bite is either scissors (top teeth close just in front of bottom teeth) or level (top and bottom teeth meet evenly at the edges). The crown of the skull is slightly arched. The width and length of the muzzle are about equal. The head is broad and appears massive, yet is still very much in proportion with the rest of the dog. Females range between 100 and 120 pounds and stand about 26 inches tall. Male Newfoundlands typically weigh between 130 and 150 pounds and stand approximately 28 inches tall at the shoulder. Although they are large, their weight should be in balance with their frame size. They are heavy boned and has a broad chest, strong legs and large, webbed paws. Along with these qualities, the Newfie also developed a rather heroic aptitude for water rescue, and these dogs have long been used to pull both children and adults out of the water to safety.Īccording to the American Kennel Club breed standard, this is a heavily built dog that is a bit longer than they are tall. They could pull heavy carts or carry packs as easily as they helped fishermen drag in their nets and literally retrieve anything that wound up overboard. The breed developed as a working dog that was well-equipped to work on the land as well as in the water (as evidenced by those webbed feet). ![]() Leonberger Dog Profile: More Fluff Than Meets the Eye.Owner's Handbook to the Miniature Schnauzer's Traits and Health.16 Contenders for the World’s Biggest Dog Breed.The one thing most breed experts agree on is that the newf is most likely a descendent of dogs brought to the island of Newfoundland by European fisherman. There's speculation that the Great Pyrenees might have contributed some genetics to the newfie, and there is indeed some similarity in appearance between these two giant breeds to lend that theory some credence. According to the history of the breed as recorded by the American Kennel Club, no one is exactly sure which breeds served as the foundation for the Newfoundland. ![]()
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