Newfoundland Wiki – Weight, Size, Temperament and Training

The Newfoundland is a beloved dog breed known for its sweet, patient, gentle, loyal temperament and thick, water-resistant coat. Classified as a working breed, the Newfoundland is a large dog with an average weight of 100-150 pounds and a height of 26-28 inches.

This breed typically has a 9-10 year life span and requires low to moderate amount of exercise per day. As for grooming needs, the Newfoundland has high grooming requirements.

In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the Newfoundland’s personality traits, exercise and grooming needs, as well as common health issues associated with the breed.

Newfoundland Breed Information

Breed Group: working

Average Weight (lbs): 100-150

Average Height (in): 26-28

Life Expectancy (years): 9-10

Daily Sleep: 12-14 hours

Size: large

Newfoundland Appearance

Coat Type: thick, water-resistant

Coat Colors: black, brown, gray, white and black, white and brown

Size: large

Newfoundland Temperament and Personality

Temperament: sweet, patient, gentle, loyal

Trainability: highly trainable, eager to please, responds well to positive reinforcement

Exercise Needs: low to moderate

Grooming Needs: high

Newfoundland Health

Common Health Issues: hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, heart disease

To learn more about this breed, visit our Dog Breeds category.