lunkerbasshunter Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 If you take a look at my avatar pic that is my girl Molson. Sadly we had to let her go a few weeks ago as her back end gave out. She was 11 years old and the greatest dog I have ever had. We do have an 8 month old puppy that Molson passed on a few things to before she left us. This is a video of today down at bronte of our 8 month old 85lb Bronze newfoundland. Her first time swimming. she was pretty nervous in the water and did not want to be more then a few feet from me at all times haha. She did very well for her first time and I am sure at the very least she got cooled off! I plan on a fishing trip next month for a couple days and I think I am going to bring her with me and see how she likes that and how she likes swimming up north! Here is the video. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpEMSVRTyxk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 hahaha she's cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 HAHAHA, she looks like a bear searching for salmon when she submerges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 8 months 85 lbs. is that a typo? how big do they get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 males can get to about 140-150. females get to about 120 average.. i've seen some bigger! they are really cute even when they are massive, still keep a puppy looking face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 (edited) Her Dad was 185lbs and her mom was 140lbs. However compared to some of her litter mates she is smaller. Her one brother is 110pounds already. I think she will max out at about 130 if we can control her weight well enough. She is slim now and I plan on keeping her that way for obvious health reasons. She is one powerful dog though! we have a neighbour who has a 120lb sheppard and she is twice as strong already then he is. Super friendly dog though, not a mean bone in her body! Cheers! Edited July 11, 2010 by lunkerbasshunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 She seems to enjoy being in the water.... cute puppy The nose diving was pretty funny LOL Heck she might even retrieve your fish when you bring her out fishing Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbosh1980 Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 I love those dogs. And in a pinch you have yourself a natural trolling motor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexcba Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 I love those dogs. And in a pinch you have yourself a natural trolling motor... hahahahahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Nice pup lbh,What ever you do, do treat the pup with marshmellows. Really nice pup you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 You have one of the best dogs and friend,you will ever have. One word discribes the NFLDER,,,,,LOYALTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Fine looking dog. I'll second what BrianB said. Lifetime pal. In this heat, its good to get them swimming , even if just to cool off. Both my dogs love water, but like to stay close by, unless they are herding fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelbee Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 It's soooo cool to have a dog that likes to swim with you. I have collies, they usually don't like water as they get very weighed down by their thick coats. But...'Newt' LOVES the water. I take him to the beach almost every day to swim. You might regret the love of water tho as when clean water isn't available any mud puddle will do! LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 The bonus with a newfoundland dog is that they can stay up with you all night telling you jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) Nice looking pup, quick and sincere word of advice............... They suffer quite quickly from heat stroke particularly in an environment like a boat, make sure you keep her hydrated, out of the sun and in the water, (even just walking up to her ribcage. Edited July 12, 2010 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Nice looking pup, quick and sincere word of advice............... They suffer quite quickly from heat stroke particularly in an environment like a boat, make sure you keep her hydrated, out of the sun and in the water, (even just walking up to her ribcage. Thanks for the advice John, We always have a big rubber maid bucket of clean water for her as well as a kids pool she jumps into once in a while. She pretty well lives under our deck in the mud in this weather. We have tried to get her to go inside and sit on the ac vents or basement floor but she never lasts to long in the house before she is at the door wanting outside haha. I only walk her early morning or late at night as well. I read a ton about the breed and talked to many breeders so I am well aware of the issue the breeds have and heat is one of them. Thanks for the heads up though it is much apprieciated! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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