Choices, Choices and a NEVER ending list

[kbuchanan66]

Mateo has a Bernese friend, as well as a Newf buddy-- great dogs! But I agree about the hair; my friend's, Newf, Nero, would take hours to dry and groom if he was completely soaked.

I prefer the quick towel rub, then good to go.

(Below, Mateo @ 3 months; and then @ 8-9 months.)
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Baaaaaahhh Newf! He si handsome

 

[northernmastiff]

I have friends that have gone through the whole Lab puppy thing and I have seen first hand how CRAZY they are unitl 3 years old and than they mellow out. We have Duke but my Boyfriends rescued him at 4 years old so most of his craziness was gone by then although he was a runner.... still is as he has a prey drive. One sniff of a coyote or deer/or he sees a squirrel and he is gone. He will return eventually once he loses interest. I dunno just not one for them.... I also do not like popular breeds. Lets face it LABS are EVERYWHERE! Matt really wants to when the time comes replace are old lab with a Lab. I am trying to talk him out of it but ultimately like I said. His choice.

Probably because a hunting line but Petey just slowed down and he is 10!

 

[northernmastiff]

I'd add Swissies to the list - Berner sans fluff.

They are quite abut different. I was going to go with a swissie before Petey but I got a lab because my hubby wanted a lab and then we got sucked into the whole lab world....shudder.

 

[voidecho]

I've always loved Newfies too. My wife really wants a Bernese, but don't they only live 6-8 years on average?

 

[kbuchanan66]

I've always loved Newfies too. My wife really wants a Bernese, but don't they only live 6-8 years on average?

Yes apparently they are Riddled with health issues of all kinds. I can't even list them there is too many. Apparently that is just the north American lines. I have read that the European lines live closer to 10-12 years.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Yah, US bred Bernese have some serious issues, can't speak for the Europe bred ones cause I never paid attention. Mind, Newfies can have some serious issues too. Another case where getting to know the breeder is important.

 

[NYDDB]

My cousin has a Landseer Newf- and just added another puppy about a month ago.

So cute, I had to share---

 

[Smart_Family]

So freaking cute!!!!!

 

[RissyRenee]

Aw, great list and thread!

Just from my personal experience
1)My DDB is pleasant, loving, willing to learn yet quite stubborn at times. Good with people/other dogs thus far (however, she is only 6months, so well see how she does has she matures)
2)My sister and her family have a very friendly lab. Great with others dogs and children, however a bit timid and much more cautious than my dogs. Also even at 5yrs old, he has a TON! of energy. My sisters has been waiting for him to mellow out for 3 years, with no such luck haha
3)Finally, I just met a 1.5yr old Newf at our boat dock recently. She was a doll, honestly. Very well mannered, calm, friendly, no leash. As we walked by, her tail was wagging and she couldn't wait to get a little attention from us. I fell in love a little bit.

 

[raji]

I can't say enough good things about the newfoundlands! My boy is 10 years old, so far, still healthy(came from a fantastic breeder, health testing out the wazoo and she actually drove him down to me in NC from Ill.!) and just a great dog! Beyond sweet and scary smart- yes, the hair is a pain in the ass, but worth every second I've logged behind the vacuum! Plus , there's always a little summer haircut.

 

[Smokeycat]

My cousin has a Landseer Newf- and just added another puppy about a month ago.

So cute, I had to share---View attachment 25630

I WILL own one someday.

 

[cayeesmom]

Here is my boy Arki, lost him last year at age 10. I love the Newfies, He was the best dog, they are serious water lover, think my kitchen floor stayed wet for the first year as he always knocked over the water bowl and layed in it, had to get rid of my fish pond after I found him sitting in the middle of it with the fish swimming around him, then run in the house and jump up on the couch soaking wet smelling like a fish,lol. But like any giant breed you have to make it through the first 2-3 years before they are mentally mature and turn into "gentle giants".

 

[kbuchanan66]

Well all of you have me convinced on a Newf!! Pictures and talking about them is driving me over the edge.....

How you doing on your end Smart? Tempted?

 

[Smart_Family]

Being pregnant has its perks. I've whined about it all evening and I got him down to the 2 years at most point lol. Now if I could only stop looking at breeders!

 

[kbuchanan66]

Being pregnant has its perks. I've whined about it all evening and I got him down to the 2 years at most point lol. Now if I could only stop looking at breeders!

I have been looking at breeders all day too lol. I am doing more research in the health aspect.

 

[Smart_Family]

That's my next step. I'm a researcher and being pregnant gives me lots of time to research haha. I do feel bad for my husband having to listen to me though.

 

[kbuchanan66]

That's my next step. I'm a researcher and being pregnant gives me lots of time to research haha. I do feel bad for my husband having to listen to me though.

your pregnant you got an excuse lol

 

[kbuchanan66]

It has been all weekend and even with my Cousins wedding and visiting with all my family members the only thing I coukd think of was the Newfoundlander! WTH!!!!

 

[Smart_Family]

Pssh who you telling! I spent all night looking at breeders and annoying my husband with pictures for a dog that's two years in our future. Meanwhile almost 20 weeks pregnant and haven't really done a registry or even decided some other important details. Priorities right here!!!

 

[NYDDB]

Not to add fuel to the fire, but here's another pic of my friend's Newf, Nero.

By the way, Nero is from Rome, Italy (as is my friend), and could not be more healthy and agile- we used to call him the ballerina because of how he used to leap in the air, and easily jump over fences. He also was trained in Italy for water rescue work. Amazing dog.
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