Newfoundland
ChienGéantPoids 50–70 kgEspérance 8–10 ans
The water-rescue giant, a gentle-giant classic. Watch a breed-specific dilated cardiomyopathy, GDV and deafness in some lines.
Tempérament : Sweet and steady, born swimmer, guardian of children
🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques
Élevé
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM, Ttn variant)
Breed-specific high rate — annual echo + DNA test
Élevé
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)
Giant deep-chested prevention
Fréquent
Congenital deafness
Some lines — BAER test puppies
Fréquent
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Standard giant screening
📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence
- #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.
🛁 Soins quotidiens
Massive shedding; cold-loving, heat-hating; swimming is instinctive — dry the ears after.
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