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The Newfoundland’s thick
hair coat is medium to long and should be coarse. The undercoat is very soft.
They will shed their coats in the fall and again, very
heavily, in the spring.
 Regular grooming is a must or the coat will get out of control very
quickly.
Newfoundlands also drool. There
will be drool on the floor, the furniture, the ceiling and every
occupant of a household that has a Newf.
These are not dogs for neat people.
The average
lifespan of a Newf is 8 to 10 years but many Newfs are living to 12
and beyond because of improved genetics and nutrition.
They can have many health problems including hip dysplasia,
heart abnormalities, allergies and cancer.
However, good breeding and screening practices of both adults and puppies
help to reduce to incidence of these problems. Hence the
recommendation to avoid pet shops and so-called backyard breeders. Veterinary costs are often increased due to their large size.
Heartworm medication, anesthesia and antibiotic costs are all
dependent on the size of the dog.
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