dog · Boop field guide
Newfoundland
130-lb water rescuer — gentle, slobbery, short-lived.
Newfies are giant working dogs bred for water rescue. They're famously calm, gentle with kids, and absurdly affectionate. The flip side: median lifespan is 9–10 years and the breed is prone to cardiac + orthopaedic issues.
What makes them, them
- 100–150 lb adult; thick double coat with heavy seasonal shed.
- Subaortic stenosis common — cardiac echo at puppy + annual.
- Hip + elbow dysplasia, bloat, joint issues.
- Median lifespan 9–10 years.
Safety — what actually goes wrong
- Slow growth diet — no protein-rich puppy food past 16 weeks.
- Cardiac screening before any general anaesthesia.
- Cooling vests in summer — they overheat fast.
How Boop helps Newfoundlands stay home
Boop+ vet record sharing matters most for breeds where every emergency vet visit might be cardiac.
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