Friday, January 1, 2016

Significant Information Concerning Newfie Puppies

By John Ross


All of us who keep pets do so for many reasons. Some do so get rid of other pests, to run errands and also to keep them company. The most popular pets kept by man are parrots, fish, snakes, dogs, cats, and many others. The most unique thing about pets is their ability to keep friendship unlike people. Most pet owners grow attached to these creatures because of their ability to be loyal. Examples of loyal friends are the newfie puppies.

It is believed that they were discovered in Newfoundland, Canada in the 1600s. Initially, they were quite few in number. Slowly, people started to ferry them to other countries, mostly Europe. The rare breed is a mix of many other breeds particularly the Viking dogs also known as the mastiffs of Portuguese fishermen. During that time, it was an offense to keep more than one dog. This is the reason as to why the numbers were low in their country of origin. Thereafter, people started keeping them as pets.

Their anatomical features differ from other breeds in many ways. They are quite shorter than other dogs with height measuring 56-76 cm and weight between 50-69kg. In some rare cases, they may weigh up to 90kg. Furthermore, they are characterized by small eyes, triangular ears and a broad head.

The physical features enable them to perform many functions that are helpful to the day to day activities. In fact, during the era where Napoleon Bonaparte ruled, the dog became very useful. It is believed that they saved the leader from being captured by a person called Elba.

Another unique thing about these puppies is in their loyalty. Apart from humans, they also keep friendship in other animals. The pet owners need to be warned that whenever they feel uneasy, they can get quite angry and cause harm to their enemies.

Their ability to swim also makes them quite reliable when it comes to sea rescue missions. The fur on their body enables them to thrive under cold temperatures. They do not do well in areas of hot climate. It is advisable to keep them outdoors because it is conducive for them.

People, who may have an interest in adopting the puppy, can get information from dog owners who post the pictures of the dogs through the internet. Most of them are advised on the method of manner of treatment to ensure that the dog lives for long. They are only released to their new owners after they have reached a certain age that they have gained immunity.

Keeping these puppies is no joke. In fact, the new pet owner may spend a lot of money if they do not abide by the rules and regulations surrounding the ownership of the dog, the life span may decrease rapidly. In terms of grooming, they need to be bathed and combed every now and again to prevent tangling. They also need close monitoring as compared to other dogs.




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