Terra nova | Facts & Information

Temperament: intelligent, docile, friendly, calm

Origin

On its origin there are several guesses. It is certain that he has as an ancestor the dog of Tibet. This breed spread during the nineteenth century with the help of fishermen from France, Germany and England.

It is famous for saving people from drowning. He was loved and praised by the poets Burns and Byron, who said of him that he had all the qualities of man, but not his flaws.

Being calm, gentle and loving these dogs later became the most sought after for the company. In 1979, the Newfoundland breed was officially accepted into the American Kennel Club.

Terra Nova Food

When we talk about this breed, the particularities consist in the correct evaluation of the growth rate from the chicken stage to the junior stage and then of the adult dog and, obviously, in the quantitative adaptation. Because a Newfoundland dog is a colossus.

Just as any responsible parent adjusts the content and formula of food to the specific requirements of each age stage that his offspring crosses, the same care must be manifested in the case of the pet, be it a dog or any other species.

Because in the case of a Terra Nova dog we expect to grow from approx. 0.5 kg at birth to 55 kilograms around the age of 1 year, it is very important to ensure the correct food, of very good quality (in terms of content and volume) to allow the musculoskeletal ensemble to develop harmoniously and in the natural landmarks of the breed.

You should know that a puppy can consume almost twice the amount that an adult dog needs! In adulthood, an adult dog consumes an average of 6-8 measures of dry food plus 500 grams to 1 kg of meat.

1. For puppies of 8 weeks-the amount will be divided into 4 equal meals per day (no time limit);

2. For puppies between the ages of 10-12 weeks the daily food will be given in 3 daily portions (no time limit);

3. After 6 months of age – 2 meals a day (at a minimum interval of 6 hours,15 minutes given to each meal. The uneaten amount will not be given at the next meal!);

4. Starting from the age of 1 year can be served all the amount of food at a single meal, plus a snack at a minimum interval of 4 hours.

Ideally, however, it would be to keep the schedule with 2 meals, to avoid the danger of producing the reaction called gastric torsion, especially if your dog is regularly trained in dynamic activities (exercise, swimming, running outdoors with family members). The 15-minute rule remains in place.

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Appearance Terra Nova

It is a large, strong, vigorous dog that impresses with its strength and great working power. It has a large, broad head with a large, prominent snout, with large, thick and drooping lips.

The eyes are medium in size and Brown in color. It has small ears with rounded tips. The tail is large, wide, strong and left in a state of rest.

His fingers are connected to each other by a fine skin that helps him swim. The coat is double, thick, waterproof, dense, of medium length. It can be pitch black, brown, gray in color.

There is also the black and white variant named Landseer in memory of Edwin Landseer who painted Queen Victoria's favourite dog.

Newfoundland dogs have a shoulder height of 69-74 cm for the male and 63-69 cm for the female, and a weight of 59-68 kg for the male and 45-54 kg for the female.

Terra Nova Behavior

He has an exceptional temperament of gentle, tender and docile, intelligent and sociable. He rarely barks, is balanced and confident.

Devoted and affectionate to the owner and his family, protective and friendly to children, he is also friendly to other dogs, other animals or strangers if they do not have bad intentions.

Dressage Terra Nova

Being an intelligent and docile dog, training is done easily and with great results if a friendly, calm voice is used. Training should be balanced and consistent. He needs movement. She really likes to swim.

Training in this dog must be firm, balanced, consistent, with a friendly and calm voice because they are very intelligent, eager to learn, docile and reach their emotional maturity only after the age of two.

Even if it is a gentle and calm dog, it still remains a large dog so it is advisable to train it as a child so as not to become a danger to strangers when it grows up.

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Features Terra Nova

Newfoundland is known for its excessive salivation. This can create discomfort for some people, although many breeders consider the problem of salivation a small sacrifice in exchange for owning a tempered, soulful dog.

Daily care is needed to keep the double coat uncurled for about 15 minutes a day.

Although these dogs shed moderately and seasonally and are not known to cause allergies in humans. Although it is well known that it loves to be around people, Newfoundland can spend a significant amount of time outdoors if the weather is appropriate.

Due to its long, double coat, these dogs do not tolerate extreme heat or humidity, preferring colder climates.

It is a weather-resistant dog that feels good outdoors with a loving owner. It doesn't take a lot of experience to keep this dog, but the financial capacity to meet the needs of this large dog should be considered. He needs socializing, training.

Terra Nova Diseases

Gastric torsion (dilation) is a sudden life-threatening condition associated with filling the stomach with air and torsion.

Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the coxofemoral joint that results in pain, lameness and consequent arthritis.

Sudden hyperthermia is a serious condition caused by the inability of the dog's body to stabilize body temperature.

Inadequate nutrition generates wet eczema in these dogs.

Cataracts cause a loss of normal transparency of the lens. The condition can occur in one or both eyes and lead to vision loss over time.

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not function normally. In the absence of sufficient secretion of thyroid hormone , the condition mentioned may occur.

Entropion is a condition of the eyelids that involves twisting inwards their free edge. Eyelashes at the level of the free edge of the eyelids irritate the surface of the eyeball, which can lead to much more serious problems. Terra Nova is prone to atopy, cystinuria and cardiomyopathy.

On average, life expectancy in Newfoundland is 7-10 years.

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