Newfoundland
DogGiantWeight 50–70 kgLifespan 8–10 yrs
The water-rescue giant, a gentle-giant classic. Watch a breed-specific dilated cardiomyopathy, GDV and deafness in some lines.
Temperament: Sweet and steady, born swimmer, guardian of children
🩺 Common diseases & risks
High
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM, Ttn variant)
Breed-specific high rate — annual echo + DNA test
High
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
Common
Congenital deafness
Some lines — BAER test puppies
Common
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Standard giant screening
📋 Recommended screening & frequency
- #1Heart echo (annual) + DCM DNA test
- #2Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #3BAER test (puppy)
🍚 Nutrition
Controlled giant-puppy growth; split adult meals against GDV.
🛁 Daily care
Massive shedding; cold-loving, heat-hating; swimming is instinctive — dry the ears after.
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