Dec
16
2008
Wally, our nine month old, 120 pound Newfoundland dog, likes to hump legs, chairs, cars… anything that will stand still for him. The breeder we got him from doesn’t want us to neuter him until he’s 18 months old due to research indicating that their growth can be disrupted due to hormone imbalance. Or [...]
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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, [...]
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Jun
23
2008
A 20 pound bag of basmati rice that was on a low cupboard in the kitchen. He’s been shitting rice cakes for two days.
Unfortunately, no photos.
(Related posts about Wally.)
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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. [...]
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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.
Photos:
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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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- A Newfoundland Puppy
- Getting [...]
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