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How long do our dogs really live?

If you read articles online about specific dog breeds or about dog breeds in general, they usually say this and that breed lives “12-14 years”, “10-12 years”, or, for the biggest and heaviest breeds, “8-10 years”.

But rarely if ever are sources mentioned. Instead it seems to mainly be a copy-paste assumption passed around the internet, where of course the heaviest and least healthy breeds are assumed to live “8-10 years”, the smallest and healthiest breeds “12-16 years”, and the rest somewhere in between.

Thankfully, Kennel Clubs have conducted studies on this exact topic, giving us a better picture. The United Kingdom’s KC did one study in 2004 and one in 2014.

The median among all dogs in the KC 2004 study was 11.25 years, and in the 2014 study, only 10 years. This is of course not a benchmark as “good lifespan”, simply the average among the purebred dogs in the Kennel Club surveys.

I will sort them by longest to shortest, and the studies are 2004 / 2014, and for some breeds, an additional Finnish Kennel Club study. The decimals are by %, not months. (I.e. 3 months is 25% = .25, 9 months are 75% = .75, etc.).

Of course, this is by no means perfect, as the surveys usually had fairly low response rates, and the numbers of deceased dogs reported are sometimes very small (those that consist of a sample of less than 20 dogs are marked cursive, and those with less than 10 dogs were mostly discarded, as they are highly unreliable).

In the 2014 study, the KC itself omitted the median age at death for any breed with less than 30 deceased dogs reported.

The KC also notes that the two studies were carried out differently, and that the second had only a third of the data of the first one, so they should not be compared directly.

The studies also include deaths caused by accidents, like being hit by a car or being killed by another animal, as well as being put down for behavior problems.

It is however likely to be far more reliable than a quick Google or Wikipedia search.

Very long-lived breeds

Toy Poodle: 14.7 years / N/A Tibetan Spaniel: 14.4 years / N/A Lhasa Apso: 14.3 years / N/A Swedish Vallhund: 14.2 years / N/A Miniature Poodle: 13.9 years / N/A Basenji: 13.6 years / N/A Italian Greyhound: 13.5 years / N/A Bedlington Terrier: 13.4 years / N/A Norwich Terrier: 13.4 years / N/A Cairn Terrier: 14 / 12.5 years Fox Terrier: 13.2 years / N/A Shih-Tzu: 13.2 years / N/A Schipperke: 13 years / N/A West Highland White Terrier: N/A / 13 years Border Terrier: 14 / 12 years Bearded Collie: 13.5 / 12.5 years

Average lifespan breeds

Bichon Frisé: 12.9 years / N/A Brittany: 12.9 years / N/A Hovawart: 12.9 years / N/A Manchester Terrier: 12.8 years / N/A Dachshund: 12.7 years / N/A Welsh Terrier: 12.7 years / N/A Norwegian Buhund: 12.7 years / N/A Siberian Husky: 12.6 years / N/A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier: 12.5 years / N/A Belgian Shepherd: 12.5 years / N/A Samoyed: 12.5 years / N/A Welsh Springer Spaniel: 12.6 / 12 years Maltese: 12.25 years / N/A Sealyham Terrier: 12.25 years / N/A Welsh Corgi Pembroke: 12.25 years / N/A Welsh Corgi Cardigan: 12.2 years / N/A Dandie Dinmont Terrier: 12.2 years / N/A Tibetan Terrier: 12.2 years / N/A Keeshond: 12.2 years / N/A Border Collie: 12.25 / 12 years Golden Retriever: 12.25 / 12 years Basset Griffon Vendéen: 12.1 years / N/A Australian Terrier: 12.1 years / N/A English Toy Terrier: 12 years / N/A Standard Poodle: 12 / 12 years Griffon Bruxellois: 12 years / N/A Saluki: 12 years / N/A Rough Collie: N/A / 12 years

Afghan Hound: 11.9 years / N/A Tibetan Mastiff: 11.9 years / N/A Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 12.75 / 11 years Pharaoh Hound: 11.8 years / N/A Labrador Retriever: 12.25 / 11 years Shetland Sheepdog: 12.5 / 11 years Lancashire Heeler: 11.75 years / N/A Dalmatian: 12.5 / 11 years Pointer: 12.4 / 11 years Field Spaniel: 11.7 years / N/A Australian Cattle Dog: 11.7 years / N/A Whippet: 12.8 / 10 years Gordon Setter: 11.1 / 12 years English Springer Spaniel: 12 / 11 years Irish Setter: 12 / 11 years Affenpinscher: 11.4 years / N/A Pekingese: 11.4 years German Pinscher: 11.4 years / N/A Irish Red and White Setter: 11.4 years / N/A Beagle: 12.7 / 10 years Grosser Münsterländer: 11.3 years / N/A Bouvier des Flandres: 11.3 years / N/A Basset Hound: 11.3 years / N/A English Setter: 11.6 / 11 years German Spitz: 11.3 years / N/A Sussex Spaniel: 11.2 years / N/A Finnish Spitz: 11.2 years / N/A Briard: 11.2 years / N/A Cocker Spaniel: 11.2 / 11 years Miniature Schnauzer: 12.1 / 10 years German Shorthaired Pointer: 12 / 10 years Vizsla (smooth): N/A / 11 years Skye Terrier: 11 years / N/A Pug: 11 years / N/A

Lower than average lifespan breeds

Boston Terrier: 10.9 years / N/A Old English Sheepdog: 10.75 / 11 years Pyrenean Sheepdog: N/A / N/A / 10.8 years Anatolian Shepherd: 10.75 years / N/A Airedale Terrier: 10.75 / 10 years Chesapeake Bay Retriever: 10.75 years / N/A Curly-coated Retriever: 10.75 years / N/A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 11.4 / 10 years Alaskan Malamute: 10.7 years / N/A Weimaraner: 11.2 / 10 years Glen of Imaal Terrier: 10.4 years (only 6 dogs) / N/A Basset Fauve de Bretagne: 10.4 years / N/A American Cocker Spaniel: 10.3 years / N/A Scottish Terrier: 10.25 years / N/A Chinese Crested: 10.1 years / N/A Rhodesian Ridgeback: 11 / 9 years German Wirehaired Pointer: 10 years / N/A German Shepherd: N/A / 10 years Giant Schnauzer: 10 years / N/A Maremma: 10 years / N/A

Flat-coated Retriever: 9.8 / 10 years Newfoundland: 9.7 / 10 years American Akita: 9.8 years / N/A Wirehaired Vizsla: 9.8 years / N/A Pomeranian: 9.7 years / N/A Boxer: 10.25 / 9 years Polski Owczarek Nizinny: 9.6 years / N/A Irish Water Spaniel: 9.3 years / N/A Japanese Chin: 9.25 years / N/A Dobermann: 10.5 / 8 years Komondor: 9.2 years / N/A Borzoi: 9.1 years / N/A Greyhound: 9.1 years / N/A Australian Shepherd: 9 years / N/A French Bulldog: 9 years / N/A Spinone: 9 / 9 years

Very short-lived breeds

Scottish Deerhound: 8.7 years / N/A Finnish Lapphund: 7.3 (only 5 dogs) / N/A / 10 years Bull Terrier: 10 / 7 years Rottweiler: 8.9 / 8 years Bernese Mountain Dog: 8 years / 8 years Český Terrier: 8.4 (only 9 dogs) / N/A / 8.75 years Leonberger: 7.1 / 9 years Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever: 8 (only 9 dogs) / N/A / 7.9 years Bullmastiff: 7.5 / 7 / 6.75 years Kooikerhondje: 3.9 years (only 7 dogs, the oldest was 13.9 years old) / N/A / 7.3 years Bloodhound: 6.75 years Irish Wolfhound: 7 / 6.5 years Great Dane: 6.5 / 7 years Saint Bernard: 7 / N/A / 5.75 years Miniature Bull Terrier: 6.1 years / N/A English Bulldog: 6.25 / 6 / 5.3 years Dogue de Bordeaux: 3.8 years (only 5 dogs, the oldest was 16 years old) / N/A / 6 years, and yet another study put them at 5.3 years Neapolitan Mastiff: N/A / N/A / 4.9 years Russian Black Terrier: 1.75 (4 dogs, the oldest was 11.5 years old) / N/A / 4.5 years

I know we don’t like to anthropomorphize, but this is the equivalent of a number of families or clans of humans - that are all equal in wealth, diet, and access to healthcare - but their average lifespan differs from 95 years to 38 years simply due to genetic illnesses.

It’s THAT extreme.

While diet can certainly affect the decrease in longevity in dogs overall, there is no reason to think that certain breeds usually get poorer food or healthcare than other breeds.

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Dangan Ronpa cast as dogs

Because it’s 3:28 am, and i want to (Even the characters i don’t like)

DR1

Makoto Naegi-Shiba Inu

Kiyotaka Ishimaru-Labrador Retriever

Byakuya Togami-Newfie/Golden Retriever mix

Mondo Owada-German Sheppard

Leon Kuwata-Jack Russel Terrier

Hifumi Yamada-French Bulldog

Yasuhiro Hagakure-Deerhound

Kyoko Kirigiri-Australian Sheppard/Collie mix (Blue merle)

Sayaka Maizono-King Charles Springer Spaniel

Aoi Asahina-Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retriever

Toko Fukawa/Genocider Syo-Belgain Malinois (Long furred)

Sakura Ogami-Tibetan Mastiff

Celestia Ludenberg-Afghan Hound

Mukuro Ikusaba-Working Cocker Spaniel

Chihiro Fujisaki-Pomeranian

SDR2

Hajime Hinata-Cocker Spaniel

Izuru Kamakura-Cocker Spaniel after being left ungroomed for too long

Nagito Komaeda-Samoyed

Gundam Tanaka-Alaskin Malamute (He thinks he’s a wolf)

Kazuichi Souda-Doberman

Fuyukiho Kuzuryu-Chinese Crested

Teruteru Hanamura-Beagle

Nekomaru Nidai-Bullmastiff

Twogami-Newfie/Golden Retriever mix

Akane Owari-Unknown Retriever mix

Sonia Nevermind-Saluki

Chiaki Nanami-Pekinese

Mikan Tsumiki-Flat Coated Retriever

Hiyoko Saionji-Chihuahua

Peko Pekoyama-Borzoi

Mahiru Koizumi-Akita Inu

Ibuki Mioda-Chow Chow

Despair Girls

Komaru Naegi-Shiba Inu

Yuta Asahina-Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retriever

Hiroko Hagakure-Elkhound

Taichi and Chiyoko Fujisaki-Pomeranians

Haiji Towa-Alaskan Malamute/Husky Mix

Aloysius Pennyworth-Deerhound

Kenshiro-Newfoundland dog/ Newfie

Fujiko Yamada-French Bulldog

Taakaki Ishimaru-Labrador Retriever

Takemichi Yukimaru-Rottweiler

Kanon Nakajima-Red Setter

Ayaka Haneyama-Puggle

Fuhito Kirigiri-Autralian Sheppard

Grand Bois Cheri Ludenberg-He’s a cat

Kameko-She’s a bug

Masaru Daimon-Boxer

Jataro Kemuri-Mutt

Kotoko Utsugi-Toy Poodle

Nagisa Shingetsu-Collie

Monaka-Alaskin Malamute/Husky/German Sheppard mix

DR3

Kyoske Munakata-Husky

Juzo Sakakura-Newfoundland dog/ Newfie

Ryota Mitarai-Norfolk Terior

Tengan Kazuou-Brussels Griffon

Izayoi Sonosuke-Labrador Retriever

Great Gozu-Pitbull

Daisaku Bandai-Great Dane

Koiichi Kizakura-Sheltie

Chisa Yukizome-Welsh Springer Spaniel

Seiko Kimura-Golden Retriver (Almost white-furred)

Miaya Gekkougahara-Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Ruruka Andou-Standard Poodle

NDRV3

Kaede Akamasu- Golden Retriever

Suichi Saihara-Australian Cattle Dog

Rantaru Amami-Chinese Crested

Ryouma Hoshi-Boston Terrior

Kirumi Toujo-Great Pyrenees

Tenko Chabashira-Greyhound

Korekiyo Shinguuji-Standard Poodle

Angie Yonaga-Wirehaired Jack Russel Terrior

Miu Iruma-Papillon

Kokichi Ouma-Chihuahua

Gonta Gakuhara-Wolfdog

Kaito Momota-Belgain Malinois

Maki Harukawa-Saluki

Himiko Yumeno-Pekingese

Tsumugi Shirogane-Toy Poodle

Kiibo-An iDog Japanese Spitz

Bonus

Sato-Alaskin Malamute

Jin Kirigiri-Border Collie

Junko Enoshima-Cocker Spaniel

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8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog

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He is the black bear of the dog world, but his imposing size and appearance belies a kind nature and a long history of service to mankind. Here are eight fun facts about the noble Newfoundland dog.

1. The Newfoundland Dog’s Canadian Origins

Newfoundland dog on a Canadian stamp. Photography ©microstocker | Getty Images.

The Newfoundland dog did indeed originate in the Dominion of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), where he was used as a working dog by fishermen. He descended from a breed native to the island and known as the Lesser Newfoundland or the St. John’s Dog. DNA analysis confirms that the breed is also closely related to other Canadian retrievers like the Labrador and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The Newf shares many physical traits (huge head, broad muzzle, stout legs) with the Mastiff and Molosser-type breeds such as the St. Bernard. This was likely due to the introduction of Mastiff blood, probably from matings with Portuguese Mastiffs, which were brought to the island by Portuguese fishermen beginning in the 16th century.

2. The Newfoundland loves water

The Newfoundland excels at water rescue and lifesaving, thanks to his muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. The breed’s large bones and massive size give it the power to handle choppy ocean waves and strong tides. Newfs have a huge lung capacity for swimming long distances. The oily, waterproof coat keeps a Newfoundland dog dry and protects them from the chill of icy waters. The breed’s history is replete with examples of courage demonstrated by the Newfoundland in lifesaving exploits. One particularly famous Newf was “Seaman,” who accompanied American explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

3. The Newf’s breed standard

The Newfoundland’s lifesaving prowess would not be possible were it not for the breed’s kind nature. The American Kennel Club breed standard says it in the most emphatic way: “Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; this is the most important single characteristic of the breed.” The standard starts out with the following description under “General Appearance: The Newfoundland is a sweet-dispositioned dog that acts neither dull nor ill-tempered. He is a devoted companion. A multipurpose dog, at home on land and in water, the Newfoundland is capable of draft work and possesses natural lifesaving abilities.”

4. A bear-like breed

A typical adult Newfoundland male stands 28 inches at the shoulder; 26 inches at the shoulder for an adult female. This is also a very heavy, substantial breed, with adult males ranging from 130 to 150 pounds; adult females from 100 to 120 pounds. For all his size, however, the Newfoundland dog is a mellow fellow and doesn’t require a huge amount of room to be happy. Adults will typically spend much of the day napping. While many a child has learned to walk grabbing hold of a Newfoundland, active puppies can easily bowl over a toddler, so adult supervision is recommended.

5. Some Newfoundland dogs are black and white

While the majority of Newfs are solid black, perhaps with a touch of white on the chin, chest and toes, it is the white Newf with black markings that boasts a lasting artistic connection. As an homage to the famous English painter, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, who often chose the black-and-white Newfoundland dog as the subject of his works, this color pattern is known as the Landseer. There are also solid brown and solid gray Newfs.

6. Newfs in pop culture

Although Newfoundlands are often encountered in books and art, the most famous Newfoundland dog in literature is easily “Nana,” the faithful protector of the Darling children in J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. Robert Kennedy’s family was devoted to Newfs and many casual photos of the young Kennedy children feature a Newf lovingly watching over them.

7. Newfoundland dogs have won at Westminster twice

Many breeds are still waiting impatiently for their day to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club, the most prestigious dog show in America that takes place every February at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Newfoundlands have triumphed here twice: “Adam,” more formally known as Champion Seaward’s Blackbeard, claimed the top prize in 1984 and, two decades later, it was “Josh,” Champion Darbydale’s All Rise Pouch Cove, who stole the spotlight in 2004.

8. Newfs and Water Dog titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. Photography ©stanfram | Getty Images.

To honor the Newfoundland’s illustrious history of lifesaving and to appreciate the fun of seeing the dogs doing what should come naturally to them, the Newfoundland Club of America designed rescue and water dog tests. In the Junior Division, Newfs are required to retrieve a bumper, a life jacket or cushion, deliver a rope to a swimming steward, tow a boat and swim calmly with a handler. Performing these and other exercises earns the Newf a Water Dog title.

The exercises get more challenging in the Senior Division, and to earn the Water Rescue Dog title the dog must retrieve two articles in the proper order, leap from a boat to fetch a paddle, carry a life ring to a swimmer in “distress,” retrieve underwater, tow a boat to shore and leap from a boat to save his handler who has “fallen” overboard. There is even a third division for elite working dogs that compete for the Water Rescue Dog Excellent title.

About the author

Allan Reznik is a journalist, editor and broadcaster who specializes in dog-related subjects. He is the former editor-in-chief of Dogs in Review and former editor of Dog Fancy magazine. A city dweller all his life, on both coasts, he now enjoys the rural South with his Afghan Hounds, Tibetan Spaniels and assorted rescues.

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eight Nice Details In regards to the Newfoundland Canine

He’s the black bear of the canine world, however his imposing dimension and look belies a sort nature and a protracted historical past of service to mankind. Listed below are eight enjoyable info in regards to the noble Newfoundland canine.

1. The Newfoundland Canine’s Canadian Origins

Newfoundland canine on a Canadian stamp. Pictures ©microstocker | Getty Photographs.

The Newfoundland canine did certainly originate within the Dominion of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), the place he was used as a working canine by fishermen. He descended from a breed native to the island and often called the Lesser Newfoundland or the St. John’s Canine. DNA evaluation confirms that the breed can be intently associated to different Canadian retrievers just like the Labrador and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The Newf shares many bodily traits (big head, broad muzzle, stout legs) with the Mastiff and Molosser-type breeds such because the St. Bernard. This was probably because of the introduction of Mastiff blood, most likely from matings with Portuguese Mastiffs, which have been delivered to the island by Portuguese fishermen starting within the 16th century.

2. The Newfoundland loves water

The Newfoundland excels at water rescue and lifesaving, because of his muscular construct, thick double coat, webbed toes and innate swimming skill. The breed’s giant bones and large dimension give it the ability to deal with uneven ocean waves and robust tides. Newfs have an enormous lung capability for swimming lengthy distances. The oily, mackintosh retains a Newfoundland canine dry and protects them from the nippiness of icy waters. The breed’s historical past is replete with examples of braveness demonstrated by the Newfoundland in lifesaving exploits. One significantly well-known Newf was “Seaman,” who accompanied American explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

three. The Newf’s breed customary

The Newfoundland’s lifesaving prowess wouldn’t be doable have been it not for the breed’s variety nature. The American Kennel Membership breed customary says it in essentially the most emphatic approach: “Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of the Newfoundland; that is a very powerful single attribute of the breed.” The usual begins out with the next description beneath “Basic Look: The Newfoundland is a sweet-dispositioned canine that acts neither boring nor ill-tempered. He’s a faithful companion. A multipurpose canine, at house on land and in water, the Newfoundland is able to draft work and possesses pure lifesaving skills.”

four. A bear-like breed

A typical grownup Newfoundland male stands 28 inches on the shoulder; 26 inches on the shoulder for an grownup feminine. That is additionally a really heavy, substantial breed, with grownup males starting from 130 to 150 kilos; grownup females from 100 to 120 kilos. For all his dimension, nevertheless, the Newfoundland canine is a mellow fellow and doesn’t require an enormous quantity of room to be glad. Adults will usually spend a lot of the day napping. Whereas many a toddler has discovered to stroll grabbing maintain of a Newfoundland, energetic puppies can simply bowl over a toddler, so grownup supervision is beneficial.

5. Some Newfoundland canine are black and white

Whereas the vast majority of Newfs are stable black, maybe with a contact of white on the chin, chest and toes, it’s the white Newf with black markings that boasts an enduring inventive connection. As an homage to the well-known English painter, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, who typically selected the black-and-white Newfoundland canine as the topic of his works, this shade sample is named the Landseer. There are additionally stable brown and stable grey Newfs.

6. Newfs in popular culture

Though Newfoundlands are sometimes encountered in books and artwork, essentially the most well-known Newfoundland canine in literature is well “Nana,” the devoted protector of the Darling youngsters in J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. Robert Kennedy’s household was dedicated to Newfs and plenty of informal pictures of the younger Kennedy youngsters function a Newf lovingly watching over them.

7. Newfoundland canine have received at Westminster twice

Many breeds are nonetheless ready impatiently for his or her day to win Finest in Present on the Westminster Kennel Membership, essentially the most prestigious canine present in America that takes place each February at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis. Newfoundlands have triumphed right here twice: “Adam,” extra formally often called Champion Seaward’s Blackbeard, claimed the highest prize in 1984 and, 20 years later, it was “Josh,” Champion Darbydale’s All Rise Pouch Cove, who stole the highlight in 2004.

eight. Newfs and Water Canine titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming attributable to their muscular construct, thick double coat, webbed toes and innate swimming skill. Pictures ©stanfram | Getty Photographs.

To honor the Newfoundland’s illustrious historical past of lifesaving and to understand the enjoyable of seeing the canine doing what ought to come naturally to them, the Newfoundland Membership of America designed rescue and water canine assessments. Within the Junior Division, Newfs are required to retrieve a bumper, a life jacket or cushion, ship a rope to a swimming steward, tow a ship and swim calmly with a handler. Performing these and different workouts earns the Newf a Water Canine title.

The workouts get more difficult within the Senior Division, and to earn the Water Rescue Canine title the canine should retrieve two articles within the correct order, leap from a ship to fetch a paddle, carry a life ring to a swimmer in “misery,” retrieve underwater, tow a ship to shore and leap from a ship to save lots of his handler who has “fallen” overboard. There may be even a 3rd division for elite working canine that compete for the Water Rescue Canine Wonderful title.

In regards to the creator

Allan Reznik is a journalist, editor and broadcaster who focuses on dog-related topics. He’s the previous editor-in-chief of Canines in Overview and former editor of Canine Fancy journal. A metropolis dweller all his life, on each coasts, he now enjoys the agricultural South along with his Afghan Hounds, Tibetan Spaniels and various rescues.

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8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog

The post 8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog by Allan Reznik appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

He is the black bear of the dog world, but his imposing size and appearance belies a kind nature and a long history of service to mankind. Here are eight fun facts about the noble Newfoundland dog.

1. The Newfoundland Dog’s Canadian Origins

Newfoundland dog on a Canadian stamp. Photography ©microstocker | Getty Images.

2. The Newfoundland loves water

3. The Newf’s breed standard

4. A bear-like breed

5. Some Newfoundland dogs are black and white

6. Newfs in pop culture

7. Newfoundland dogs have won at Westminster twice

8. Newfs and Water Dog titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. Photography ©stanfram | Getty Images.

About the author

Why read breed profiles?

Read more about dog breeds on Dogster.com:

5 Lovable & Lazy Dog Breeds

The Chinese Shar-Pei — 8 Fun Facts

What to Know About the Boxer Dog Breed

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8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog

The post 8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog by Allan Reznik appeared first on Dogster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.

He is the black bear of the dog world, but his imposing size and appearance belies a kind nature and a long history of service to mankind. Here are eight fun facts about the noble Newfoundland dog.

1. The Newfoundland Dog’s Canadian Origins

Newfoundland dog on a Canadian stamp. Photography ©microstocker | Getty Images.

2. The Newfoundland loves water

3. The Newf’s breed standard

4. A bear-like breed

5. Some Newfoundland dogs are black and white

6. Newfs in pop culture

7. Newfoundland dogs have won at Westminster twice

8. Newfs and Water Dog titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. Photography ©stanfram | Getty Images.

About the author

Why read breed profiles?

Read more about dog breeds on Dogster.com:

5 Lovable & Lazy Dog Breeds

The Chinese Shar-Pei — 8 Fun Facts

What to Know About the Boxer Dog Breed

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Saw this on Instagram and...man.

Stuff is difficult

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8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog

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He is the black bear of the dog world, but his imposing size and appearance belies a kind nature and a long history of service to mankind. Here are eight fun facts about the noble Newfoundland dog.

1. The Newfoundland Dog’s Canadian Origins

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2. The Newfoundland loves water

3. The Newf’s breed standard

4. A bear-like breed

5. Some Newfoundland dogs are black and white

6. Newfs in pop culture

7. Newfoundland dogs have won at Westminster twice

8. Newfs and Water Dog titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. Photography ©stanfram | Getty Images.

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8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog

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He is the black bear of the dog world, but his imposing size and appearance belies a kind nature and a long history of service to mankind. Here are eight fun facts about the noble Newfoundland dog.

1. The Newfoundland Dog’s Canadian Origins

Newfoundland dog on a Canadian stamp. Photography ©microstocker | Getty Images.

2. The Newfoundland loves water

3. The Newf’s breed standard

4. A bear-like breed

5. Some Newfoundland dogs are black and white

6. Newfs in pop culture

7. Newfoundland dogs have won at Westminster twice

8. Newfs and Water Dog titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. Photography ©stanfram | Getty Images.

About the author

Why read breed profiles?

Read more about dog breeds on Dogster.com:

5 Lovable & Lazy Dog Breeds

The Chinese Shar-Pei — 8 Fun Facts

What to Know About the Boxer Dog Breed

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8 Great Facts About the Newfoundland Dog

He is the black bear of the dog world, but his imposing size and appearance belies a kind nature and a long history of service to mankind. Here are eight fun facts about the noble Newfoundland dog.

1. The Newfoundland Dog’s Canadian Origins

Newfoundland dog on a Canadian stamp. Photography ©microstocker | Getty Images.

2. The Newfoundland loves water

3. The Newf’s breed standard

4. A bear-like breed

5. Some Newfoundland dogs are black and white

6. Newfs in pop culture

7. Newfoundland dogs have won at Westminster twice

8. Newfs and Water Dog titles

Newfoundlands can excel at swimming due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet and innate swimming ability. Photography ©stanfram | Getty Images.

About the author

Why read breed profiles?

Read more about dog breeds on Dogster.com:

5 Lovable & Lazy Dog Breeds

The Chinese Shar-Pei — 8 Fun Facts

What to Know About the Boxer Dog Breed

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Pets are going digital these days. In some cases, they are even earning incomes. OK, not every pet can be as famous, or as wealthy, as Grumpy Cat, but many are attracting significant followings. Here are a selection of their stories…

Franklin is Better than You

Photo by Tina Walsberger

Franklin’s owner Belinda says… Franklin is a 4-year-old Weimaraner from Sydney. He enjoys walks, balls, playing with other dogs, eating zucchini ends, and his toy dinosaur. He dislikes awkward cuddles and sharing the backseat of the car. His owner, Dave, started his profile when he was a puppy and maintains it due to a strong demand from many of Franklin’s admirers. Franklin starts his day early with Dave, coaching the participants of Dave’s group fitness business. He loves being the fitness mascot for the group. Follow Franklin

Sydney Troubled Teenager Chester

Chester’s owner Rhiannon says… Chester is a Tibetan Spaniel x Cavalier King Charles. He is extremely clingy and we have had quite a few issues bringing him into our home which is dominated by our 2 cats. It’s a real love hate relationship! But he is cute! Follow Chester

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Sofia and Bear’s owner Nova says: I have two BIG dogs called Sofia and Bear. They are the Dogue de Bordeaux breed and are just delightful. They have a little under 4000 followers on instagram but would welcome more! Bear is the baby, but he is the biggest! at nearly 65 kilos he is a big baby at 14 months!! Sofia is the eldest at just over 2, she’s a little neurotic and hard to please (a bit like her mama)! Follow Sofia and Bear

Tiffany Loves Pink

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TIffany’s owner Tracey says: Tiffany is a 6 year old shihtzu/cavalier. She has a Facebook and Instagram page, as she is my real estate model. I use her in my real estate photos of the homes I am selling. She is also now starring in the Wizard of Oz for a high school in Brisbane and may be doing another school as well. Tiffany loves being photographed, she pose and is love acting on stage too. She is very social and friendly to everyone.

Follow Tiffany on Instagram and Facebook

The Magnificats

Owner of the Magnificats Steven says: We have 7 cats with a very high-profile internet presence. The Magnificats have 1.4 million Facebook friends and are very active. Here’s a press release (for speed) regarding our live show:

Britain’s most famous cats launch 4-nights-a-week live webcast for 1.4 million fans Britain’s most famous internet cats, The Magnificats, whose Facebook following tops 1.4 million fans, have launched The Magnificats Live from London, a four-nights-a-week live webcast featuring 7 cute cats, energetic cat-related banter and pet product reviews.

Tom – our bear-like Persian – has his own facebook page. Follow The Magnificats

Stay tuned: We’ll be featuring more of The Magnificats soon, following the journey of Rocky, who has a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Poor Rocky 😦

Do you have a pet on the net? Leave a link to your pet’s page in the comments below.

Pets on the Net Pets are going digital these days. In some cases, they are even earning incomes. OK, not every pet can be as famous, or as wealthy, as Grumpy Cat, but many are attracting significant followings.

#digital pets #franklin is better than you #internet pets #pets on the net #pets with a profile #sofia.and.bear #sydney troubled teenager chester #the magnificats #tiffany loves pink

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Viajar com animais – Tudo o que precisa saber

Viajar com animais pode ser uma situação muito complicada para os donos e para os seus pets. Não saber como proceder, o que é necessário, que tipo de transporte para animais é o mais indicado e quais são as companhias que o permitem, acabam por tornar uma viagem de sonho num pesadelo. Por isso O Dono Cuida decidiu criar um artigo onde explica tudo aquilo que precisa saber sobre viajar com animais de estimação.

Vai viajar com o seu animal para o estrangeiro, informe-se com antecedência

Pode parecer um conselho óbvio, mas a verdade é que os portugueses por norma deixam tudo para os últimos dias. E acredite que se quer muito levar o seu animal de estimação consigo numa viagem não pode deixar tudo para o fim. Existem documentos necessários, telefonemas importantes a realizar, transporte a tratar e muitas dúvidas para esclarecer. E acima de tudo o seu cão precisa de ser treinado para uma viagem de avião e precisa de alguns cuidados específicos.

Documentos e requisitos necessários para o seu animal viajar para fora de Portugal

Viajar com animais pela primeira vez pode não ser uma tarefa fácil. Por isso com alguns meses de antecedência comece a informar-se sobre os documentos e requisitos necessários.

1º- Se já escolheu o seu destino deve ligar para a embaixada portuguesa nesse país para obter informações.

Não tenho qualquer problema de esclarecer todas as suas dúvidas. Pergunte sobre os documentos necessários para o seu animal, como é o processo de transporte e recolha do animal no aeroporto e as leis e normas desse país em relação aos animais.

2º- Ir ao seu veterinário é o segundo passo a tomar.

Se vai viajar para um destino que faz parte da União Europeia será mais fácil levar o seu animal consigo. Isto por existir o Passaporte de animal de companhia da União Europeia. De qualquer forma ao viajar com um animal ele irá precisar sempre de estar identificado com microchip , ter a vacinação antirrábica válida e as outras vacinas em dia. Ser detentor do passaporte de animal de companhia da União Europeia simplifica o processo, pois todos os dados necessários estão ali registados.

Em outros casos serão necessários documentos e certificados passados pelo o veterinário, que variam consoante o destino escolhido. Existem alguns países que pedem análises ao sangue específicas, por isso é sempre importante falar com a embaixada em primeiro lugar. Alguns resultados de análises podem demorar entre 1 a 3 meses. Informe-se sempre com antecedência. Para além disso, desparasitar internamente e externamente o seu animal é sempre importante para a saúde do seu Pet.

Se lhe for pedido uma titulação de anticorpos da raiva: Pode parecer-lhe estranho este pedido se o seu cão tem a vacina contra a raiva em dia. Mas muitos países exigem este tipo de análise sanguínea para verificar a eficácia da vacinação antirrábica. Esta análise apenas pode ser realizada em laboratórios autorizados e os seus resultados podem ser mais demorados que o normal.

Países que podem existir algumas complicações para levar os animais de viagem:

Existem alguns países que pertencem ao Continente Europeu que aplicam condições adicionais.

Exemplos desses países são:

Irlanda

Reino Unido

Malta

Suécia

Deve sempre ligar para a embaixada portuguesa destes países, se algum deles for o seu destino, e esclarecer todos os passos necessários para viajar com o seu animal de estimação.

Tipos e Raças de Cães e Gatos que requerem cuidados e normas específicas

Cães de raças consideradas potencialmente perigosas, cães militares, de busca ou resgate podem obedecer a requisitos especiais ao entrar num país estrangeiro. Se por algum motivo trouxer um cão do estrangeiro com as características referidas anteriormente pode ser necessários alguns requisitos específicos, principalmente se a idade for inferior a 3 meses de idade.

Raças que precisam de cuidados especiais em viagens de avião

Todos os animais braquicéfalos, cães ou gatos de focinho muito curto e achatado, devem ser transportados com alguns cuidados. O excesso de calor, transtornos respiratórios derivados do stress podem por a vida em risco do seu animal. Por estes motivos estas raças normalmente não são transportadas sozinhas. Informe-se com o seu veterinário sobre este assunto e consoante o seu aconselhamento fale antecipadamente com a companhia aérea.

Exemplos de raças de cães: Pug, Buldogue Inglês, Buldogue Francês, Boston Terrier, Pequinês, Boxer, Dogue de Bordeaux, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Affenpinscher, Cocker Spaniel Americano, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bullmastife, Cane Corso, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Dogo Argentino, Toy Spaniel Inglês, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastife Napolitano, Terra Nova, Presa Canario, Shar Pei, Tibetan Spaniel e Valley Bulldog.

Exemplos de raças de gatos: Gato Birmanês, Persa, Exótico e Himalaio

A viagem de regresso a Portugal com o seu animal de estimação

Este é um assunto que muitos donos que viajam com animais acabam por se descuidar. A verdade é que quando viaja com o seu animal de estimação deve-se informar sobre o procedimento no estrangeiro, mas também do seu país de origem. Se trouxer um animal de estrangeiro para além do seu animal de estimação prepare-se para algumas complicações.

O seu animal de estimação na chegada ao aeroporto português

Quando os animais chegam a Portugal é por norma realizado um controlo no aeroporto. É sempre importante antes de regressar a Portugal ligar para o aeroporto com 48 horas de antecedência. Desta forma irá saber como proceder para ir buscar o seu animal de estimação sem qualquer tipo de problema.

Em caso de trazer um animal do estrangeiro deve:

Ter a vacina da raiva tomada há mais de 21 dias

Ter as vacinas em dia

Fazer-se acompanhar por uma declaração do veterinário do país de origem e com o seu boletim sanitário ou Passaporte de animal de companhia da União Europeia.

Ligue sempre para o aeroporto com 48h de antecedência e explique a situação do animal que vai trazer para Portugal.

Em caso de não cumprir as regras de segurança ao trazer um animal de estimação pode:

O animal ser enviado novamente para o país de origem

Sanções segundo a lei em vigor

Em última instância poderá ser equacionada a eutanásia dos animais.

Outras informações relevantes:

Cães provenientes da Malásia estão sujeitos a condições adicionais, principalmente quando viagem sozinhos.

O exame pericial veterinário no aeroporto, quando for necessário o controlo dos animais, é pago pelos detentores do animal. O preço deste exame normalmente é de 30 euros.

Se for detentor ou responsável pelos animais, pode viajar com 5 animais, se estes não forem para venda ou transferência de propriedade. Nestes casos aplicam-se outras regras que se deve informar.

Caso tiver que viajar com mais de 5 animais deve informar-se das regras específicas em vigor.

Não é permitida a entrada em Portugal de cães com origem de países fora da União Europeia com menos de 12 a 16 semanas com a vacina da raiva há menos de 21 dias.

Consulte a companhia transportadora do seu animal de estimação para perceber qual a forma mais segura de transportar o seu animal num avião.

O Transporte de animais – Como deve ser transportado um animal em segurança

Esta é uma questão muito colocada pelos donos que vão viajar com animais pela primeira vez. Para transportar um animal em segurança existem vários aspectos a ter em consideração:

Em primeiro lugar precisa saber as medidas do seu animal.

– Para saber o seu tamanho deve medir em primeiro lugar o comprimento (Desde a ponta do nariz até ao início da cauda); a altura (do solo até à ponto mais alto da cabeça ou no caso de ter as orelhas em pé até às pontas das orelhas) e a largura (verificar onde o animal é mais largo e medir a sua largura).

A escolha da caixa transportadora.

– A escolha de uma caixa transportadora deve ser sempre feita pelas medidas do seu animal e segundo a lei internacional aprovada pela IATA. Esta lei garante que as caixas transportadoras proporcionem ao animal comodidade, segurança e a ventilação adequada durante o período do transporte. Esta aplica-se nas transportadoras para cães e gatos e visa a necessidade de espaço suficiente para que estes se movam, estiquem-se e consigam dar uma volta completa dentro da transportadora.

Identificação na Caixa Transportadora.

– Nunca sabemos o que pode acontecer num porão com as nossas bagagens, quanto mais com os nossos animais. Por isso identifique sempre a transportadora com o nome do animal, nome do dono e contacto mais directo. Desta forma terão sempre como identificar o seu animal e o seu respectivo dono.

Prevenir incidentes.

– Antes de colocar o seu animal na caixa transportadora deve retirar-lhe a coleira, correias ou roupa. Também não é aconselhado deixar-lhe um brinquedo. Parece cruel mas em caso de níveis de stress elevado o animal pode tentar engolir ou fazer qualquer tipo de esforço que pode acabar por sufocá-lo. É muito importante evitar que este esteja o mais seguro possível.

O colchão da caixa transportadora deve ter o cheiro dele ou do dono.

Para não ser um episódio mais traumatizante que o necessário, o seu animal deve ter na sua caixa o seu cheiro e o do seu dono. Desta forma ele não se sente tão só e deslocado. Os colchões são soluções melhores que mantas, devido ao perigo da ingestão de tecido ocorrer com maior facilidade com uma manta.

Não descuide os passeios antes de ele entrar na caixa antes da viagem.

Passear antes de sair de casa e antes do check-in é muito importante para a segurança do seu cão. Um cão cheio de energia fechado numa caixa durante uma viagem muito longa pode sofrer de níveis de stress muito elevados. Tente gastar as suas energias antes da viagem e que ele faça as suas necessidades. Desta forma ele permanecerá durante mais tempo tranquilo e relaxado.

Nunca é de mais lembrar que para um animal viajar com segurança deve ser realizado um check up à sua saúde pelo seu veterinário.

As companhias aéreas e o transporte do seu animal de estimação

A procura é muita por companhias aéreas que permitem o transporte dos animais de estimação. Existem algumas companhias em Portugal que certamente conseguirá levar o seu animal de férias consigo. Seja na cabine ou no porão existem algumas soluções em Portugal, embora ainda existam algumas companhias que não admitem o transporte dos nossos animais.

Para um animal viajar consigo na cabine

Infelizmente só os animais domésticos de pequeno porte é que podem viajar na companhia dos seus donos na cabine do avião. O peso normalmente aceite pelas companhias ronda os 8 a 10 kg com a caixa incluída no peso final. Algumas companhias também também a restrição do tamanho máximo 50x40x23cm e não permitem caixas rijas para o animal em cabine. De qualquer forma se tem um animal de pequeno porte esta é a melhor forma de viagem possível. Ao pretender viajar com animais na cabine deve informar a companhia aérea com antecedência.

Animal transportado no porão de um avião

No porão do avião os animais devem ser colocados em caixas transportadoras para esse efeito como referimos anteriormente. Algumas companhias que aceitam transportar animais no porão têm algumas restrições como a idade e o peso. Por exemplo existem companhias que não aceitam animais com menos de 3 meses e 21 dias, outras animais com mais de 32kg incluído a caixa, no entanto existem companhias que aceitam animais até 70kg contando com a caixa. Existem destinos que têm normas específicas, alterando assim as regras normais praticadas por essas companhias. Em alguns casos o transporte no porão para alguns destinos não é aceite, sendo só possível transportar o animal como uma mercadoria.

Infelizmente ainda existem muitas companhias que não têm em consideração a importância dos animais de estimação, dificultando a vida dos seus donos. São muito poucas as companhias low cost em Portugal que aceitam levar animais. De qualquer forma se quiser levar o seu animal consigo de férias procure uma companhia que não veja o transporte do seu animal como um entrave.

Como preparar o seu animal para a primeira viagem de avião

A primeira viagem de avião para um animal pode ser muito complicada. Para além de muitos animais terem que viajar no porão isolados dos seus donos, os níveis de ansiedade são normalmente muito altos. Desta forma deve começar a preparar o seu animal com um mês de antecedência.

Treine o seu cão a estar relaxado dentro da caixa transportadora

Com um mês de antecedência comece a treinar o seu cão a estar relaxado dentro da caixa transportadora. Comece com períodos de tempo mais curtos e aumente gradualmente. De início deixe a porta aberta para ele não associar a mesma a algo negativo. Deixe ele entrar e sair quantas vezes quiser. Conforme ele fique mais familiarizado à caixa feche a porta. Nunca coloque lá o seu animal à força ou quando ele está muito agitado e ansioso. Ele deve ter gasto energias sempre antes para associar a caixa a relaxar e a descansar.

Passeie o seu cão sempre antes de uma viagem de avião

Ao passear o seu animal antes de uma viagem de avião ele vai estar mais relaxado e com menos energia acumulada. Desta forma os seus níveis de ansiedade serão menores do que poderia ser com mais energia acumulada. Tente passar com ele algum tempo antes da viagem. Aproveite esse período para brincar, exercitar o seu corpo e a sua mente.

Nunca utilize sedativos durante uma viagem de avião

Muitas pessoas acham normal sedarem os seus animais numa viagem de avião. No entanto estão a por em perigo a saúde e a vida dos seus animais. Se o seu animal reagir mal ao sedativo ele poderá ter muitas dificuldades respiratórias durante as mudanças de pressão no ar. Esta é uma experiência que pode ser dificil para o seu animal, no entanto a sua saúde deve vir sempre em primeiro lugar. O seu animal pode ficar relaxado sem medicação, mas irá precisar da sua ajuda. Caso tenha dificuldades em fazer relaxar o seu animal peça ajuda de um profissional.

Não alimente o seu animal momentos antes da viagem

O ideal é o seu animal não ter comida no estômago quando embarcar no avião. Com a alteração do sistema nervoso a ingestão de comida e água momentos antes pode ser prejudicial para este. Lembre-se que o jejum durante algumas horas pode ser mais saudável em muitas situações. Assim que chegar ao destino e o animal relaxar deve ser alimentado e hidratado.

Faça uma pequena mala para o seu animal de estimação

Pode parecer zelo a mais, mais engana-se. O nosso animal quando viaja também precisa dos seus produtos e objectos essenciais. Ração, doces, brinquedos, medicamentos e roupas próprias (destinos com temperaturas muito baixas) são essenciais para o seu animal.

Não antecipe o pior cenário

Nós humanos temos tendência a pensar demais em situações como esta. O seu animal se estiver tranquilo, relaxado, com um nível de energia baixo conseguirá passar por essa experiência sem qualquer tipo de problema. Por isso não fique nervoso junto do seu animal antes de embarcarem. Se o dono está inseguro o seu animal ficará inseguro. Tente relaxar e pensar nos excelentes dias que vão ter pela frente no estrangeiro.

Estar informado pode ajudar a ter uma óptima experiência com o seu animal de estimação no estrangeiro. Divirta-se e aproveita a companhia do seu amigo de quatro patas nestas férias.

Veja mais notícias e reportagens sobre animais aqui.

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