Thursday, April 7, 2016

What You Should Know About Newfoundland Puppies

By Christine Anderson


The Newfoundland breed of dog is classed as a large breed and these dogs are very hairy. This breed is great for families as they have a superb temperament. Newfoundland puppies look like small balls of hair and they are very friendly. This breed tends to have a calm nature and they do not require much exercise therefore they would be fine living in an apartment. A yard with a fence would be an ideal way of giving your pet some exercise.

This breed was initially intended for living in cold climates with icy water and this can mean that they get stressed when the climate is too warm. This breed has tremendous abilities for swimming and they have been known to prevent people from drowning. This breed is good with children but they should never be left unsupervised to maintain safety.

Newfoundlands will be a fully grown adult by the time that they are two years of age. Male dogs will range from twenty seven to twenty nine inches measured at the highest part of the withers and these dogs can weigh one hundred and thirty pounds to one hundred and fifty pounds. Female dogs will range from twenty five to twenty seven inches at the highest part of the withers and these dogs weigh one hundred to one hundred and twenty pounds.

All dog breeds are susceptible to certain health problems and the Newfoundland is no different. A health problem can may affect this breed is one known as hip dysplasia This condition is a loosening at the joint of the hip and this can lead to lameness and pain caused by arthritis.

Another condition which can affect this breed is sun-aortic stenosis and this is a hereditary condition that affects the heart condition. These are just two of the diseases which can affect this breed however this is an issue that is good to discuss with a veterinary professional.

Your pet dog should visit the veterinarian several times during its first year in order to get its vaccinations, boosters and also for check-ups. As an adult the dog should visit the veterinarian on an annual basis for booster vaccinations and a check-up. As the dog gets older perhaps about six years of age the dog should go twice a year to get a check-up and booster vaccinations.

The Newfoundland breed have a coarse coat that is water resistant. The coat is moderately long and flat. The outer part of the coat is dense and the inner part of the coat is soft. Bathing this breed will wash the protective oils out of the coat so they should not be bathed very often. The coat should be given a good brush every couple of days in order to remove any dead hair, as this will help to keep the coat clean and healthy. It is very important to avoid the coat getting any mats especially close to the eyes.

Using special dog toothbrush and toothpaste the teeth should be brushed at least twice per week. Brushing the dogs teeth will remove any build up of tartar or plaque which would lead to cavities and periodontal disease. The periodontal disease can cause a number of problems for dogs as it can be painful cause bad breath and loss of teeth. This disease can also lead to other diseases which can be serious.




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