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| Newt's Puppy Page |
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| This is Newt's Dam. Newt is the center landseer ( black and white pup). |
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| Description: The Newfoundland is an exceptionally patient dog who is fits into any type of household. He is a large and beautiful breed who rarely has a bad tempered unless provoked. Known for his love and ability to swim he has been known to rescue drowning victims. As with any giant breed his owner will require vigilance in his raising and caring for the Newfoundland, in return he will gives his complete devotion and constant protection. Height: Average 28 inches Weight: 120 -150 lbs. Colors: Black, brown, gray, or Landseer (black head with black markings on a white ground). Coat: Flat, dense, and coarse textured double coat; oily and water resistant. Outer coat moderately long, straight or slightly wavy. Temperament: Responsive, docile With Children: Good with small children, provides a wonderful companion for growing active children With Pets: Yes Special Skills: Originally a fisherman's dog, now a family pet. Watch-dog: High Care and Exercise: Daily brushing of his thick double coat with a hard brush. Shedding of the undercoat is twice a year. Avoid bathing unless necessary as it will strip away his natural coat's oils. Instead use dry shampoo. He needs regular, moderate exercise even though he would love to laze around. Loves to swim he should be given the opportunity whenever is possible. Training: A calm and balanced manner is needed as he is a very sensitive breed who will listen to the tone of your voice. Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High Activity: Outdoors - High, Indoors - Low Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, genetic heart conditions. Life Span: 10 Years Litter Size: 8 - 10 Country of Origin: Canada History: One of the few native North American breeds he comes from Newfoundland Island in Canada, where he was said to have first arrived with the British and French fisherman who reach these North Atlantic shores. His ancestors may have included the Great Pyrenees and Tibetan Mastiff. He was bred by the early settlers to pull sleds, hunt and guard. He adapted to the rugged conditions of Newfoundland by developing webbed feet and an oily coat which allows him to remain in the water for long periods of time. Today he is popular as a household pet throughout Europe and North America. First Registered by the AKC: 1886 AKC Group: Working Class: Working |
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| Four weeks old |
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| Five weeks old |
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| Page Links Updated : 03/06/06 |
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| My grandson (Ethan) 2 1/2 and Newt 12 weeks Christmas 2002 |
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| My nieces Chole front- left;Delaney back and Jade kneeling Christmas 2002 |
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| Jade and Newt-12 weeks |
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| Another Christmas pic with Ethan |
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| Newt's Growth Chart (Black and White Printable Version) Age Weight Height *Nose-tail Head Neck Chest (Pounds) (shld.) 5 weeks ... 12 6 weeks ... 14 7 weeks ... 16 3/4 8 weeks ... 20 13 1/2" 34" 13 1/2" 11 1/2" 19" 2 months ...22 1/2 ----- ---- ---- ---- ---- 10 weeks ...27 16 1/2" 38" 15" 12 1/2" 21 1/2" 11 weeks ...31 17" 39" 16 1/2 13 1/2" 22 3/4" 12 weeks ...35 18" 41" 17" 14" 24 1/2" 3 months ...39 1/2 18 1/2" 43" 17" 14 1/2" 25" 4 months ...60 22 1/2" 51" 18 1/2" 17 1/2" 28 1/2" 5 months ...75 25" 58" 20 1/2" 20" 31 1/2" 6 months ...90 27" 63" 22 1/2" 22 1/2" 33 1/2" 7 months ...100 28" 65" 24" 24 1/4" 35" 8 months ...106 29" 65" 24 1/2" 26" 36" 9 months.. 109 29 1/2" 66" 24 1/2 " 26" 36 1/2" 1 Year .... 120 30 1/2" 66" 26 " 26 1/2" 37" 18 months..130 31" 68" 27" 26" **40"? 2 Years .... 135 31.75" 68" 26.75" 26" 38" 3 Years *Tip of nose to tip of tail bone ** Note : It is obvious that this measurement was not correct. Which goes to show that even experienced handlers can take a bad measurement. The long hair on the Newt probably causes the error. Makes sure to pull the tape snug on this measurement and double check that the tape line is perpendicular to the ground, if the Newf is standing. |
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| Newfoundland Dog No, this isn't a black and white Saint Bernard. The (Landseer) Newfoundland dog of today is known to be exceedingly gentle with kids, eager to work with and for its people, and in general considered to be one of the"Gentle Giants" of the larger breeds. |
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| Newt is my compadre, he actually thinks he is a person. Can you imagine that? Newt's Data Date of Birth: 10/04/02 Sex: Male Sire: Mickey Maul AKC DNA: #V221359 Breeder: Susan Mcfarland Dam: Susan's Ginger Snap Weight: 135 IBS. Age: Two Years Old Height: 31.75" |
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| Shadow at 9 Months |
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| Newt, taking a break from surfing the net. |
| Newfoundland Growth Chart Black and White Printable Version of All Charts I was able to locate three Newfie growth charts on the internet, which I have included below.-TP Growth chart for male Newfies Chart #1 At 1 month..11 pounds at 2 months ..22 pounds at 3 months..40 pounds at 4 months ..64 pounds at 5 months..79 pounds at 6 months ..88 pounds at 7 months ..101 pounds at 8 months ..108 pounds at 9 months ..112 pounds at 10 months 115 pounds at 11 months 117 pounds at 12 months ..119 pounds Chart#2 AVERAGE WEIGHTS: one month 4-9 pounds two months: 10-20 pounds three months: 25-35 pounds four months: 35-55 pounds five months: 45-60 pounds (these are averages with bitches being on the lower end of the scale and males on the upper end.) Chart#3 {Two Newfoundland Females} Height at Shoulders Weight inches lbs. W=Weeks A B A B M=Months 7W 8.75 9 9.8 10.4 8W 10.5 11 11.5 12 9W 11 12.5 13.6 13.6 10W 14 14 16.2 16.2 11 W 15 14.75 18.8 18.2 12 W 16 16 21.8 20.5 13 W 17 17 25.2 23.6 14 W 17.5 17.5 28.6 26.4 15 W 18 18 30.6 28 16 W 18.5 18.5 31.6 30 17W 19 19 33.4 30.8 18 W 20.5 20 37.2 33.8 19 W 21 21.5 41.6 36.8 20 W 21.5 21.5 46 39 21 W 22 22 48.8 42 22 W 22 22 52.4 45.2 23 W 22 22 55.6 47.6 24 W 24 23 59 50 25W 24 23 60.4 53.8 26W 24 23 63.6 57.2 28W 25 24 70.2 61.8 8.5 M 28 27.5 89 79 11 M 28 27.5 98 92 12 M 29 28 100 99 |
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| Newt's Pal - Terry Presgrove |
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| 12 Months old |
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| Six week old pics - Thanks! - Larry and Sharon Presgrove |
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| 4 1/2 month old Pictures courtesy Larry and Sharon Presgrove |
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| 6 months old |
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| Newt begging to go on a Harley ride |
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| Sir Newt of Oklahoma - at 18 months old |
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| 12 month old Newt and Larry |
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| 9 months old |
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| 18 months old Newt Larry and Sharon Presgrove |
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| Newt's pedigree is laced with champions, but even more impressive is his intelligence and wonderful disposition. |
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| ~ Sir Newt ~ He dances like a sheet afloat Soaring with prances in the wind And romances a shimmering coat Receiving glances that have sinned He is a black and white tease In an Oklahoma breeze The typical flowing gait Which is the standard Newfie trait He loves to run, jump And roll in the dirt There is never a thought to hurt And all the ladies gather to flirt His second nature is to swim Adores doing things on a whim Like fetch the ball And come when I call He relishes in long walks Where sometimes we talk And when I open the hatchback He will never balk With his head out the window Newt is the center of attention In him there is no pretension He takes joy to another dimension And I would be remiss Not to mention the parti pris About slinging slobber kisses To even those he misses He can shake hands With either hand on command And never makes a demand Except snackers from my hand At times, he is a couch potato Dream n' about a red hot tomato But mostly, he's a trusted friend Someone, I can truly depend His favorite game Is Tug of War And each new day We struggle at the chore The truth is, I can be a bore But he is loyal to the core And we have a great rapport Because he never keeps score copyright©2004 Terry Scott Presgrove All Rights Reserved See: Flesh and Blood Poetry Page |
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| Shadow's Story I just returned from a 2200 mile whirl wind trip to north of Appleton Wisconsin. Newt, now, has a girl friend. Her name is Shadow. She is a nine months old black Newf and quite the beauty. Exhausted and Still can't believe that I just did this. I left Duncan, Oklahoma on Tuesday at 7 PM and rolled into Appleton at 12:30 PM Wednesday afternoon. At 1 PM, Shadow and I left for home and we got in at 6:45 AM this morning (Thursday). I collapsed in the bed with my glasses on and woke up just in time to get my taxes and take them to the post office before they closed at 4:30. I must feel something like Woodrow in Lonesome Dove; when he took Gus's body from Montana to Texas. At least, that is the closest thing, I can think, to compare at the moment. I think I am thinking....... |
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| Shadow's Growth Rate (Black and White Printable Version) Age Weight Height *Nose-tail Head Neck Chest (lbs.) 9M 89 26.5" 60.5" 21" 21" 32.5" 10M 94 1Y 98 26.75" 62" 21" 21" 33" 18 M 112 2Y 115 27.5" 63" 23" 21" 34.5" 3Y *Tip of nose to tip of tail bone |
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| The Landseer Story In the description of the painting by F. G. Stephens in his book written in 1874 entitled The Memoirs of Sir Edwin Landseer states: The year 1838 was remarkable in the annals of the art of Landseer, for in the Exhibition of that year we encountered the noble picture, one of the finest of Landseer's works. "A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society"-the large white Newfoundland dog, with a black head and white muzzle, reclining of the last stone of a sea-side quay, while the summer ripples slowly rise and fall at the sea-wall, where the big mooring ring just catches the lapsing wavelet as it runs along the stone. The dog is one of the most wonderful representations of a member of his race, which Art has produced. This is the most significant painting in the history of our breed of dog. The Landseer Newfoundland was named for this artist and because of this painting. This breed owes much to the realism of Sir Edwin Landseer's canvasses. Like the Newfoundland (that they are), the Landseer was bred to aide the fisherman on the shores of the island of Newfoundland. The dog's ancestor is the Greater St. John's Dog. This dog was the larger of the two types of St. John's Dogs that were the first stage of the breed.The dogs are natural rescue dogs and are greatly drawn to the water. The Newfoundland Landseer is a strong, faithful and beautiful dog. They need as much time in the water as you can allow. Height - 26 to 31 1/2 inches (66 to 80 cm). Weight - 110 to 150 pounds (50 to 68 kg). Coat type - black and white particolored, dense, flat and double, and of course, waterproof. |
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| Sir Edwin Landseer's famous painting |
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| 18 Months old |
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| Shadow's Picture Links |
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| Cool Newf Link : |
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| Introduction My name is Terry Presgrove and I live in Oklahoma. This page is dedicated to Sir Newt the New-foundland and friends. There is a pictorial history beginning at 2-3 weeks old, and growth rate charts for Newt, Shadow and other Newfs found on the net. This page is also dedicated to collecting Newfound-land growth rate data. If you would like to contribute to this important project please forward any pertinent data to me at: |
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| Thanks Regina! - Print from National Geograhic |
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