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    pet food direct code

    Does anyone have a coupon code they can share? My local pet store stopped selling orijen cat food and that's all my cat will eat. ergh. Apparently it was stopped at the Canadian border for an unknown amount of time.
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    breeding question...outreach

    Would you Pm me if you are extremely happy with your dog's breeder or if you can't stop raving about them? What makes them so great? Thanks. Jess
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    Puppy Food

    What is the best food to feed a new puppy? I have read that Orijen may have too much protein for a pup...are newfies different because of their size?
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    newf hair

    So, we are newf sitting and I woke up today with newf hair in my eye! :lol:
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    What does your newf say about you?

    So, I was reading an article about how specific people relate to their dogs because they are very similar to their dogs. For example, it says that poodles are highly intelligent and their owners tend to be detail oriented and appreciate art and culture. If you own a poodle...you would favor...
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    Newf Sitting

    :nod: So, I am newf sitting next week. Any recommended treats or toys I can spoil the big guy with? Thanks. Jess
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    3 newf puppies/ 7 months old..Ohio

    PLEASE ADOPT ME!!!!! WE ARE HELPING TO PLACE THESE WONDERFUL SWEET DOGS. OWN IS NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. THE NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES ARE 7 MONTHS OLD , 2 MALES & 1 FEMALE. THEY WILL BE GOING RIGHT TO THE VET FOR FIRST SHOT, HEARTWORM TEST AND HEARTWORM PREVENTION, DEWORMED. THEY WILL ALL...
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    Oprah

    Oprah has a questionnaire about what makes your dog so special or why you love your dog so much. There are a few future topics about dogs if you go into that section. I'm sure many of you will want to contribute.
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    Dryer/amps

    So, I have read the other dryer threads but I think I am a little confused still. I am trying to save up for a dryer and don't want to blow any circuits. How do I know if my outlets can handle a K-9 III? I have an garage outlet that was just installed but I have no idea how to to figure out...
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    Frugal Newfs?

    I was just reading a personal finance blog about saving money with pets. http://almostfrugal.com/2008/10/22/frugal-pets-five-tips/ While I realize that newfs are an expensive breed in terms of up-keep... does anyone have some money saving tips for rough times in the economy for pets? jessica
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    In between baths

    What do you use to keep your dog smelling decent in between grooming appointment?
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    Best thing about owning a newf?

    So, I put my deposit down and my new little guy is coming sometime in March or April. To hold me over for the time being I would love to hear about the reason you love your newf so much. I will tell you my quick story. I work at a high school and we have therapy dogs there...2 big...
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    fences

    So, in preparing myself to get a newf I am fencing in the yard. How tall are your fences and what do you recommend?
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    Young newfs..

    So, I have heard and read a lot of stuff about how much energy newfoundlands have. I have also read about how there is not supposed to be any forced play for the first year, and not a lot of stairs. I was just wondering when you can let your dog really play with other adult dogs, go for longer...
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    cats and newfs

    Just asking for some more info about how cats and newfs get along. I'm sure it's different for every dog...but as we get closer to getting a puppy I'm looking at some techniques that help puppies and cats get along. Also...just wondering if the disposition of the newf is better with cats than...
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    newf/lab

    3-6 month old Newf/lab. $275.00 Heart to Heart Dog Rescue and Adoption, Elmwood, IL
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    Taboo?

    I'm not sure if this is a taboo topic, but if you had to buy a newf again and you were in the Great Lake region...do you have a favorite breeder? Is there anything you would do differently or do again? And just another question....Someone should interview or at least question me before they...
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    Show dog vs. limited registration

    As I continue researching breeders and dogs I was just curious if most of you bought dogs on a limited registration or if you bought dogs to show? Does a price range of 1500-2000 sound about right for a AKC limited registration dog? For some reason I thought the higher end was for show dogs, but...
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    I should introduce myself...

    My name is Jessica and I live in the suburbs of Chicago. I have to apologize for all my crazy questions...but can't thank everyone enough for their wonderful answers. I have found so much information on these forums that I just can't get enough of it. I am a high school teacher and have been...
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    Newfs and health problems

    As a new member to the forum and someone who is considering buying a newf I am alarmed by the amount of dogs with health problems. Should I expect that if I buy a newf that it will probably have some health problem. I know large breed dogs are more prone to specific problems but I am...
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