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NEWFOUNDLAND - GENERAL INFORMATION



Brief Summary

Temperament:Outstanding sweet temperament, very intelligent, loyal, very gentle, affectionate, generous and courageous.

Behaviour with Children:Patient, playful and loving with children .

Behaviour with other pets:Generally good - Some males become aggressive towards another male.

Activity Level: Enjoys the outdoors, may find hot sun for long periods to be detremental.

Learning Ability:Good.

Obedience Ability: Good but because of large size, slow to carry out commands..

Watch Dog: Good

Guard Dog: Will defend his family if put to the test.

Living Environment: Quite content to laze around the house but does need regular exercise, loves the water and swimming and enjoys a good frolic. Definitely needs constant human companionship.

Life Expentancy: eight to ten years, plus or minus.



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