Newfoundland

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 9.5 years is about 0.7 years shorter than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 125 lb is about 9 lb heavier than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Canada. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 46 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Cystinuria (Newfoundland) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.