Newfoundland
PerroGigantePeso 50–70 kgEsperanza 8–10 años
The water-rescue giant, a gentle-giant classic. Watch a breed-specific dilated cardiomyopathy, GDV and deafness in some lines.
Temperamento: Sweet and steady, born swimmer, guardian of children
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Alto
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM, Ttn variant)
Breed-specific high rate — annual echo + DNA test
Alto
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
Frecuente
Congenital deafness
Some lines — BAER test puppies
Frecuente
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Standard giant screening
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Heart echo (annual) + DCM DNA test
- #2Hip/elbow X-rays (age 1-2)
- #3BAER test (puppy)
🍚 Nutrición
Controlled giant-puppy growth; split adult meals against GDV.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Massive shedding; cold-loving, heat-hating; swimming is instinctive — dry the ears after.
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