Recent content by chris nanney

I have always heard or read that intact females will blow their coats after each heat cycle. Though I'm not sure how soon thereafter --- a week, two weeks or a month??? However, I have found that the dogs that I have owned typically grown their coat up until around May. Then they go on a gradual...

Anyone experience this with their Newfs? Basically a dog that just doesn't seem interested in food or eat much? What methods have you used to get these dogs to eat more or put on weight?

I've been using an undercoat rake to remove dull/dead hair from my Bernese Mountain Dogs. With my old male, I haven't been getting much hair out now that his dull undercoat has been removed. However, with my young female, I can continue to rake out coat by the bunches. However, it is no longer...

Currently using a Pedi Paws for my Bernese Mountain Dogs and it really isn't the best option. Looking at the Peticure Power. Has anyone used this product? If so, how did it work for your Newfs or other dogs? Any other options worth looking into?

Has anyone used a Metro Air Force dryer. I am interested in the 4.0 hp model. Can anyone compare it to other models available such as the K9 III? Also, I have Berners, so not quite as much coat to dry in comparison to a Newfie.

My 11 month old Bernese bitch is in the second week of her first heat cycle. She began shedding a couple of weeks prior. How long will it be until she starts to re-grow coat following her cycle?

I was at a dog show over the weekend and while I watched the Bernese in the ring, I heard a loud disagreement, with deep bellowing barks, behind me. I turned and saw two male Newfs trying to get at each other. The larger of the two was handled by a man who was able to get his dog pulled back...

I'm looking for a general comparison between the personality of a typical Newf to other breeds, specifically Saints and Mastiffs? How are they alike or very different in terms of energy, agreeability with other dogs, people friendliness vs. guard tendencies, aggressiveness/dominance, etc...

I've recently read some threads on other boards that recommend a food with the appropriate calcium levels for large breed puppies to be fed to expectant mothers during pregnancy. On some level this makes sense, however, I thought that mature dogs naturally excreted excess calcium. Wouldn't this...

Readily available: True Paws through Banfield at Petsmart. They do two chips - one for the most commonly used frequency and another with a different frequency. ResQ chip offered at my regular vet. Avid microchip - available at a clinic at an upcoming show Any recommendations? Also, I'm...

Just curious about the energy levels and stamina of young Newfs while at play with other breeds, or other young Newfs. For instance, if you have other breeds of dogs, or were at a park or with friends with other dogs off lead, how well do your young Newfs keep up in terms of speed, energy...

Ring 5 Blackout or Biogroom Ultra Black? Other preferences????

Has anyone heard of Newfs being used to retrieve water fowl? It would seem that in icy waters, a Newf would hold up much better than a smaller retriever. Though, I doubt they have the nearly the same type of enthusiasm for retrieving birds as a Lab or Chessie.

For those who participate in water events with your Newf, how long does it generally take to dry the dog? For those who have ponds or live on a lake, do your Newfs ever get completely dry?

How good/adept/responsive are Newfs to fetching and retrieveing balls? Is this something they typically are good at or want to do?