10 Questions with a Newfoundland Dog Owner

[@williamcooper2368]

They LOVE children. They have web feet. Our newfendland male was 170lbs There freaks for water.he had his own kiddy pool. We lived in San Diego in the 70s . People would freak out. When they saw him. A gentle giant. They have so much LOVE to give.❤️

[@janellek21]

I have a 10 month old Landseer Newf. Ichinojo is currently 120 lbs and will probably max out at around 150-155. He's definitely in the teenager phase - he craves exercise and mounts every new person, dog or object he sees (my vet recommends against neutering large breeds because of the increased risk of obesity). I started taking him to the beach and to the Scottish lochs when he was very young and he loves water. Newfs love kids. Ichinojo's best friend is my cousin's 3 year old son. He's very gentle around toddlers, and he's got a strong protective instinct. Whenever a stranger tries to approach the little guy Ichinojo will physically place himself between them. No growling or barking, but he makes his presence known.

[@CC-si3cr]

Unless you plan on breeding your dog I don't know how you stop that beast from mounting. I guess when he mounts your little cousin repeatedly you will skip your vet's suggestion and just exercise your dog more.

[@janellek21]

@@CC-si3cr He's never mounted my cousin thank God. He gets plenty of exercise, and the mounting has decreased over the last few weeks - puberty may be coming to an end.

[@anaclark5751]

We’ve been married for 50 years and we currently have our 7th newfy. Ebony, Emily, Magic, Daisy, Coco, Bear, and now Panda. They were all black but Panda who’s black and white. It was mutual love with each and every one and we loved every minute of being with them.

[@scott7008]

They are the world's best dog, an amazingly beautiful dog. But not for the faint hearted. Lots of care needed. Lots of attention, and watch out for the drool. Speak to them alot, and you set up an amazing dialogue with them. Beautiful, beautiful newfs😍💕

[@terririchards6064]

I've had 3. They don't howl.

[@jah9253]

Our female did when she was in heat.

[@GhulamMustafa-ic3xr]

The thumbnail, iykyk

[@Jdm-hp7bg]

First thing I thought too😂

[@anngreen3495]

You have straight, sober information to give. Might I suggest the music volume is cut down to about half where it presently is. I'd really like to listen to you, rather than strain to make sure I'm getting what you are saying. Thanks.

[@user-jq2iz9zn4p]

What a lucky lady! I bet with all those wonderful furry companions she has no need for a spouse.

[@John-NeverStopLearning]

Hi, great answers. I had a female who was 165lbs. Her 4 great grandfather was 225lbs. The largest on Google several years ago was 300 lbs, although searching now shows 260 lbs. My female was extremely gentle. Small Kids would come up to her while she was sitting reach up and arms around her neck, give a big hug and she would not move at all.

[@shane673]

My Hershey has been great. He's 4 now and he's sweetest teddy bear, always drawing a crowd and even going to work with me sometimes. They are definitely people pleasers!

[@adr2070]

I love these huge dogs. But that thumbnail is hilarious

[@jj-ft8sn]

Lucky lady I love newfs!

[@larkfly9273]

this said it all. great explaining, but just looking at how affectionate he was stole my heart. i could hardly watch this from cuteness tears

[@johnbrowne2170]

Best dogs in the world.

[@TomMcHugh-l4v]

Duncan looks very proud to be a dog !

[@carolynfarren9284]

Great job Makenzie! Having followed you for a few years and living in your vicinity and sharing the same veterinarian, it's so amazing to see the love you have for these dogs. In meeting you also at Newlin Grist Mill with some of The Crew, it was so nice to meet these amazing dogs and see just how much they love you and are loved. Yours is a very special story that came from an amazing place in your heart and your moms. Thank you for sharing your story and your wonderful family of such very special dogs who are truly the luckiest dogs in the world. They have such a normal loving life style where they are "just dogs" living their best life. ❤

[@newporg6887]

...the second time she said New Found Land, I shut it off.

[@skadill]

I have one, absolute best friend in the world, the drool and mess are just part of the package, it part of what makes them newfs

[@boxedlikeafish8393]

Are they good guard dogs by instinct?

[@skadill]

@@boxedlikeafish8393 No,they are loud barkers,but no action.

[@muditchhajed1532]

It's soo clear that she's reading from a teleprompter.

[@dahomiespek4157]

Yes

[@FirstnameLastname-by9is]

We are a hard bunch of people to please lol

[@jonathanpeterson7576]

who cares?

[@frozenclown4120]

If you know this woman, shes 1 of the most asked for breeders and by far the best newfie advocate. I'd say shut up if you dont know her. Shes reading because of her anxiety

[@gh5643]

No shit sherlock

[@jrelevates1574]

That music is way too Loud

[@DarkkLogikkTWGE]

King Zuba topped out at just under 220 and no he was not fat. Walked everyday. Super gentle giant. Most definitely do not get that ridiculously big though. Amazing dogs.

[@rc8422]

If you own 9 Newfoundland’s you should learn how to say Newfoundland. Haha. Repeat “understand Newfoundland” and make it rhyme and you’ll have it like the locals :) Bless. Can’t wait to get one.

[@fxiansen1469]

Brits seem to accent the 2nd syllable, which is what this lady does. All the Canadians I know (including myself) accent the 1st syllable.

[@doglovers1452]

Lost my dog 3 years ago still miss him like CRAZY

[@Roman-nu1om]

the best dog breed for children

[@TheRussian13]

I grew up with Newfoundlands, so no dog breed seems "big" to me. I had a 180 lbs puppy named Rex, and my mom had a 240 lbs puppy named Teddy before I was born. Also despite being known as water rescue dogs, some Newfoundlands can't swim. My mom had a very small Newfoundland named Mischief who didn't know how to swim, and would just walk along the bottom of the lake or river they went to. She was also the oldest Newfoundland that our family or our veterinarian knew of, she lived to be 13 when the average lifespan is about 11 years.

[@kathleenmatthews1218]

I love that you love this breed, but coming from Newfoundland just thought you would like to know it is pronounced New-fun- land

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Nó-fun-land? ;-P

[@kathleenmatthews1218]

@@dallesamllhals9161 It is pronounced New-fun-land. Trust me I know how it is pronounced . My Newfoundland heritage goes back to the very first settlers on the island. As a matter of fact the very first settler of Burgeo Newfoundland was a Matthews as is my last name. And the heritage is as long on my mothers side of the family as well if not longer.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

@@kathleenmatthews1218 Hey!? Danish humour! Sry' Canada... This 42yo Dane, from rural Jut-land!? Part-of-Denmark! ..grew up with Newfies! ☮?

[@kathleenmatthews1218]

@@dallesamllhals9161 lol no worries I have had two discussions lately with people from other places on the pronunciation of the word. Boy do they ever get upset when I pronounce where they are from incorrectly . And most definitely have no sense of humour. Even swore at me lol. Newfies definitely have a sense of humour. Have you ever looked at a map of Newfoundland and read the names of some of their ports and Towns. It can be quite amusing

[@bbycherub2420]

​@@kathleenmatthews1218 I always hear it pronounced as New Foun Lan not New Fun Land

[@theadventureofbrutusandmaximus]

Brutus gets called a bear too...

[@williamcooper2368]

A newfoundland was with Louis and Clark on there exposition.

[@mikeo9684]

As a Canadian, it bothers me how they say Newfoundland, it sounds more like new-fin-land, the way we pronounce it. Other than that, I love Newfie dogs! They are my favorite breed.

[@kathleenmatthews1218]

I guess it is slightly different from different parts of the country, but definitely to close to argue if New-fun-land or New-fin-land is how you want to pronounce it. I am Canadian first generation and also first generation not born in Newfoundland on both sides of my family. Newfoundland was part of England when my parents, grandparents, great grandparents, an so on were born there.

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

All true!!

[@thelad435]

That thumbnail looks kinda familiar🤔 🤔 🤔

[@GeoAce777]

His tongue looks like a backwards heart symbol 💗

[@paquettestephenbrett3362]

Greater swiss mountain dog vs bernese mountain dog.?

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

I dare you to come between me or my family with my newf close by. I guarantee he may not bite you but he will stop you. On the other hand you want my newfs on the beach with you. That’s when they go to work. If you have never seen it please put it on your bucket list to see. It’s incredible to watch.

[@siva.thamizhmathi9242]

Well done ...

[@thefifthwave7761]

Why are they not trimmed ? isn't it cleaner, healthier and more comfortable to them ?

[@flowrob6861]

When trimmEd too close , they develop skin Problems . They also have problems in hot climates .

[@glennboyd7049]

Gorgeous and wonderful dogs - so cut the crap "music" and we can hear what your saying!

[@HudsonKruger27]

I have a newf he is BIG

[@kryeziuburim]

❤️👍👍👍awesome

[@santhoshsandy8089]

💯

[@iolutymkoxiolutymowsky6913]

Newfies ❤️

[@DonneitoSamuels876]

Brooooo, this is the guy from WATOP🤯!

[@sangitajagtap6358]

Nice dog

[@Haroonslife65]

Love you

[@falconsshado]

It is so clear to me that that woman who owns the Newfinlinds is reading from a script! Still though pretty good vid

[@Wob-rt1sc]

Yes it’s an awful voice pitch

[@dakuderl]

I see the reference in the thumbnail

[@kendragreen4724]

Beljain Malinois vs rough collie

[@e.j.christian]

Here before 2k views

[@kendragreen4724]

Newfowlands are the nicest dogs

[@wademcreynolds7428]

Are any of the landscapes in those photos actually Newfoundland? They don't look like it.

[@mehdi.d.051]

😃👏👏👏

[@Lesleylooz]

I petted a newfoundland it was quite big

[@jimcreelman2655]

You are saying Newfoundland Wrong.

[@techevar]

if someone broke in your home with a Newfie attack the intruder?

[@kathleenmatthews1218]

Yes if they were showing violent behaviour. Newfies are gentle by nature but don’t let that fool you. When they feel it is necessary to fight, it is unlikely that they will back down. There have been many stories of the through out the years, one of my favourite was of a man trying to abduct a child but changed his mind when the Newfoundland dog began to growl and show his teeth. The owner of “ Tiny”, a 160 pound Newfie couldn’t believe how quick her dog sensed danger and kept his body between the man and the child , warning the man to not come any closer

[@johnbrowne2170]

I can tell you if a strange dog attempts to steal a bone from a Newfoundland he'd better be able to run fast. That's one thing they don't put up with. On the other hand, a kind human can take the bone out its mouth with a pat on its head unless its reallly hungry. Even then it won't bite you..

[@ZA-qi6xx]

BFF 🤗

[@Automage45]

My Newfie is 160 pounds at 10 months old

[@MANSIKKARAHKA-jx5cm]

nice

[@barneybiggles]

Hardly hear her speak because of the music volume.

[@joevasquez3434]

Thee best individual and family dog util the shedding. If I had just ONE dog hair loose in my house; let alone on my furniture. I would go bat crap crazy !!! My house to be clean pristine. My chihuahua was professionally bathed every other day. and his bed washed and disinfected every other day by the maid. Not one spec of dirt in my house. But I do love the Newfies so much.

[@moshedayan2810]

Is it Newfoundland Or new findland Or newfinland

[@somedipshtinthecomments2507]

You there! Reading this! I know what that thumbnail made you think of... these sweet innocent normies don't but I do... you should be ashamed.

[@HUTZELMUTZEL]

have nine Leonberger - its not better but ....... go on a walk with this big "monsters"

[@UsedToBeGucci]

Wtf did I just watch?

[@Nick210]

Omg she was unwatchable

[@sturggaming6759]

NEWFOUNDLAND NOT NEWFINLAND

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

"NEWFIES" are fantastic. But?... NOT the brightest critters in the world. Well? Think about it? Would a really smart dog dive into the super COOOOLD waters off New Foundland, Cansda if it DIDN'T have to? Woof, WOOF! (They rarely bark. Great apartment dogs despite their IMMENSE size!)

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

So your saying you must be dumb to save a life doing a water rescue?

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

@@jamesfrommanitoba.1992 Touche! No. Point taken. Apologies to the brave, noble Newfoundland ("Newfie") dog breed. Lifesaver supreme especially in super cold and deep seas.

[@alf6259]

Surprisingly the waters off Newfoundland are not that cold from may to the end of September.

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

@@alf6259 Thank you for your REPLY and the information. Much appreciated.

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

@@alf6259 PS: I'd still want a big, cuddly "NEWFIE" around even if I went swimming in the warmer months! Just in case.

[@venedar]

He got the worst voice ever.

[@Wob-rt1sc]

Agree-sounds like a robot

[@thomaslawlor4200]

For heavens sake, Please, please take the time to learn how to pronounce Newfoundland correctly. "Lind" and "Lund" are not part of the name. It's pronounced Newf-In-Land and must rhyme perfectly with "understand" to be acceptable here in Newfoundland. And, it's never Newfoundland Island, it's only ever referred to as The Island of Newfoundland. This place we call home is the smaller portion of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. And no, The Labrador Retriever does not come from Labrador. It's roots are in Newfoundland and it's a spin-off of The Newfoundland Dog originally known as The Lessor Newfoundland.

[@stevenroy5477]

REALLY WHAT DOES IT MATTER ? WHAT IF SHE JUST CALLS THEM NEWFIE S. I LIVE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, I COULD CARE LESS IF SOMEONE SAYS THE "S". I JUST KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT FROM ILLINOIS. I LOVE MY PUPPY NO MATTER HOW SOMEONE SAYS THE BREEDS NAME. LOOSEN YOUR SHIRT UP A LITTLE AND LET THE PRESSURE OUT. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER.

[@williamcooper2368]

So

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Too much ti e and work grooming

[@rca6576]

"New FOUND lands" lmao! That's not how you say it and we don't say "Newfoundland "ISLAND" either. So weird!

[@bbycherub2420]

How do you guys pronounce Newfoundland? Also the dog in your profile picture is adorable

[@rca6576]

@@bbycherub2420 It's more like noo-fuhnd-luhnd and thank you. She's a whippet! I'd love to have a Newfie though one day too! We're waiting till we move to add a second dog! ·

[@mommabear7981]

B’ys…it’s pronounced New-FIN-LAND (say it faster though), not New-FOUND-LIND, or New-FIN-LIND. What a sin. Poor guys. 😂

[@dlphcoracl9645]

Strange that she is mispronouncing the word "Newfoundland". It is not New-FOUND-land, it is pronounced New-FIN-lind.

[@rokasskr673]

that dog needs freadom all the time.. he goes swiming whenever he wants ..and planty of space. I wouldnt recomend kids around him, he might get agressive ..thats not a puppy

[@TheDogloversrule]

newfie dogs are sweethearts

[@terririchards6064]

They do not get aggressive with children

[@chrischristofis8501]

I pity whoever is picking up after that lot

[@BIG_Z_69]

Anyone else see the drool? No thanks.

[@johnbrowne2170]

My Newfoundland dog hardly drooled at all.

[@BIG_Z_69]

Why should I trust anything she says when she pronounces the name of the breed incorrectly?