Aug 18 2008
Our Newfoundland dog, Wally, is five months old and weighs 60 pounds, which is average for the breed. He’s not fat nor skinny. We feed him about six cups of dry food (Canidae) a day, which is mixed with a little water and canned food. He’s forever hungry.
His jowls are developing now, [...]
Jun 02 2008
We’ve had Wally the Newfoundland Dog for a week. Here are some common questions I get about him, including some observations:
He’s so cute and laid back!
What puppies aren’t cute? His fur will change as he gets older, although it will still remain soft and long, requiring brushing at least once a week. [...]
May 28 2008
Wally (short for Walter) the Newfoundland Dog was born on March 12, 2008, in Fairbanks, Newfoundland (on New World Island) from Seagirt Kennels. He’s 10 weeks old and weighs 20 pounds, expected to exceed 150 pounds in about 18 months.
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May 26 2008
I’m picking up our Newfoundland puppy from Halifax airport today. He’s being shipped from Gander, courtesy of the excellent Seagirt Kennels in northern Newfoundland.
We haven’t picked out a name yet. Any suggestions? I’ll post a photo of him tonight or tomorrow.
Update (May 28, 2008): We picked “Wally”.
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May 22 2008
We might be getting a Newfoundland puppy soon; maybe this one, which is actually from Newfoundland.
Feb 19 2008
I’m a dog person. I grew up with dogs and had one as an adult, and now that I have an established family, I want one: I miss having a dog around.
I’m set on getting a Newfoundland Dog. I never had a Newfoundland Dog but I’ve always wanted one: they’re big, gentle, intelligent [...]
Oct 17 2006
A woman walked by with her Newfoundland dog while I waited for the bus this morning. It’s a 2 year old female, small for its age: 130 pounds (the dog, not the woman). A beautiful, friendly animal (the dog, not the woman, although she was nice too).
I quickly judged the dog’s temperament, seeing [...]
