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Okay - one more question for today - our 4-year old newfs sleep/nap/lay around A LOT. I mean, I was gone at work for 4 hours, came home and they were sleeping outside. I let them in, said hello, gave patts and loves, and they are sleeping under my feet right now like they've done something...

Thanks to many of you for helping us on our first post re: protective newfs. Our 4-year old newfs have been with us 3 weeks now and I think they are starting to test us out to see who will be Big Dog on Campus! We hope they will continue to adjust and we can settle in with these two great...

Our 4-year old newfs generally stay in our semi-heated garage with access to outside during the day while we are at work. Temps tomorrow will only be in single digits. Is it too cold for them to be out there? The garage probably would be about 20 degrees. I hate to keep them inside when they...

Our newf that "snapped" is 4 a yr old Male/neutered. We don't know much history since we have only had him 3 weeks (adopted). I was not present when he snapped through the fence, but I was told that the young man reached over the fence and looked him in the face (both challenges, right?) The...

As a "gentle" large breed, are Newfies just like any other dog re: protecting their territory/pack? Mine snapped at 2 people in 2 days. Once through the fence and once in my living room. Any feedback/suggestions? We are new newf parents. Thanks!