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Newfoundland Puppies: Care and Cost

Having such a wonderful dog is a big responsibility because a giant pet requires special care and is not suitable for busy owners. Animals consume more food than small breed dogs, their coats require more careful grooming, which takes a long time, they need space and daily exercise, Newfoundlands are prone to drooling.

If responsibility does not scare you and the decision to purchase a puppy is made, then you should approach the choice of a puppy with all seriousness.

How to Choose a Newfoundland Puppy

When choosing a baby, it will not be superfluous to evaluate the conditions of detention, the behavior of the mother (how friendly she is, does she show aggression when a person tries to contact the puppies). The puppies themselves should approach a person willingly, with curiosity, without showing nervousness. It is imperative to evaluate the appearance of the babies, there should be no signs of poor health and diseases.

All documents for the puppy must be in stock, you should check the pedigree to make sure that the litter is registered and obtained as a result of crossing purebred dogs. A baby is not sent to a new home until the age of eight weeks.

Fun fact: Usually 10 puppies are born in a litter. History has recorded the birth of 23 Newfoundland puppies in the litter. The puppies were born in Pennsylvania in June 1944.

What is the Cost of a Newfoundland Puppy?

The total price is made up of several factors. The breeder gives the animals maximum time and care. Keeping breeding animals and puppies requires money, which is reflected in the total cost of the dog. Before the puppies appear, the breeder takes the time to find the right mate for his dog, then provides proper care for the pregnant female and offspring. In addition to the costs of quality food, the costs of veterinary services are taken into account, including vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, and general examination. The breeder pays special attention to the puppies, engaged in their socialization, training the main teams. These are the brief foundational pricing. The cost of a Newfoundland puppy can exceed $2,500 USD. The high cost is justified, given that the breeder strives to raise healthy puppies with excellent conformation.

Newfoundland Puppy Care

Puppies grow very quickly, so in the early stages of development, it is necessary to provide them with care and training. The first time after the puppy is taken to a new home, he is fed the same food to which he was accustomed to at the breeder in order to minimize the risk of digestive upset. Babies are transferred to the new food gradually over 5-7 days. Commercial food is selected especially for large breed puppies. The optimal feed is 24% protein and 15% fat. The food is selected on the basis of meat or fish. Feed containing corn, grains should be avoided. Wet food is not able to fully meet the needs of a growing organism due to its high water content.

Quality food is the key to animal health. Therefore, natural food is carefully selected. From meat products, it is permissible to give rabbit meat, chicken. Meat is given finely chopped up to 8 weeks of age, from 8 weeks – finely chopped pieces, from 12 weeks larger pieces can be given. Meat can be fed raw or boiled. If the meat has been frozen, then it is completely thawed before giving to the pet. When feeding with natural food, green vegetables, and grated raw carrots can be included in the diet of puppies over 14 weeks old. A boiled egg can be given 1-2 times a week. Dairy is goat’s milk that most dogs tolerate well. Food should not contain more than 20 mcg of vitamin D per 1 kg of dog’s weight. It is allowed to give chewable treats that help strengthen the jaw apparatus. Up to six months, a puppy can gain 1.5-2 kg per week.

In the first days, the puppy will get used to the new place and separation from the mother, littermates, so you should not try to feed the animal tightly. He is likely to consume little food.

In the house, a place is allocated for the animal, limiting the space in which it is allowed to move, otherwise, the puppy will create a real mess, which includes relieving needs in the wrong place.

The lounger is placed in a quiet place. Little Newfoundlands sleep a lot, while babies grow up during sleep. At first, it is better to let the puppy sleep at night in the same room with the owner, so that he feels safe, does not experience the stress of being alone. It is allowed to take the puppy on his lap or let him fall asleep on the master’s bed, but as soon as the baby falls asleep, he is transferred to his bed.

The puppy is taught hygienic procedures such as combing hair, trimming claws (1-2 times a week), brushing teeth, brushing ears, bathing. Any of the listed activities should be associated with something pleasant for the pet, but not turn into a fight or a game. Neglecting grooming will result in tangles. Brush 2-3 times a day for several minutes, teaching the pet to lie quietly during the procedure. It is convenient to use a comb. Brush the coat gently, especially on sensitive areas of the skin. The hair around the ears is easily tangled, therefore special attention should be paid to this area. After the puppy gets used to the procedure, you can comb the coat less often, 1-2 times a week. Combing will help maintain a well-groomed coat and remove dead hairs. Bathing for the baby should also become a habitual procedure; after bathing, it is necessary to thoroughly dry the animal’s fur.

Newfoundland Puppy Training and Socialization

Training takes an important step in the education of an obedient dog. Therefore, from an early age, it is necessary to work out basic commands, accustom the pet to a leash, control the formation of habits and prevent the pet from biting, although all the kids bite, knowing the world around them in this way.

Problems in training are mainly associated with the fact that the dog is confused in the hierarchy, often the owner does not show the dog his leadership. Then the pet takes the place of the leader itself. Therefore, it is important that every day the puppy sees the superiority of other family members. Do not allow the pet to occupy the owner’s sleeping place, control access to some rooms. Hug the dog so that it does not turn out to be higher than the level of the person’s head, toys should not resemble household items, only a person can end the game, do not allow biting his hands or feet during the game.

Don’t reward your toddler’s fearful behavior. Instead, the puppy is given to understand that the situation is not threatening, to cheer the baby up in a cheerful tone, and turn his attention to something pleasant, such as a game. When approaching a puppy, you need to express your joy, you should not bend over the baby, which causes him fear and is perceived as aggressive behavior. If there is a child in the family, then you need to allow them to interact with each other. But children should show affection in dealing with the animal.

Since childhood, socialization is important so that the matured Newfoundland does not show shyness and fear of something new, but grows outgoing and friendly. Therefore, the pet is allowed to get used to new sounds, unusual situations, to interact with new people and animals. In addition to socialization, it is important to simultaneously teach the pet the basic commands, otherwise, it will be difficult to control an adult ill-bred dog of huge size. At the same time, the training program should be designed so as not to overload the pet. Large breeds are prone to joint problems, especially during the growth period, when the skeleton of the animal has not yet been fully formed. Therefore, the stress on the joints should be minimized, exercise at a slow pace, do not allow puppies to jump off high surfaces and run intensively, climb and descend stairs. For a three-month-old puppy, it is enough to walk 15 minutes a day. Walking time is increased gradually as the puppy matures.

Newfoundlands, regardless of age, tend to lie down suddenly. Refusing to move is normal behavior for the breed. Animals just decide to take a break, because they get tired quickly.

Puppy games are an integral part of the pastime. You can play at home, but it is better to play in the yard, where there is enough space for running, training, working out teams, it is excellent if there is an opportunity to swim. Newfoundlands are natural swimmers. Swimming is the best exercise, but not always available. Thanks to swimming, the puppy develops and strengthens muscles and ligaments, while the load on the joints does not increase.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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