My wife and I have been sharing our life with Newfies since 1990. Our first, Dr. Watson was a big boy...170 lbs but had extreme joint issues. He lived to be 9 1/2 years. Our second boy, Kokomo was smaller...130 lbs but oh the size of his heart. .this boy smiled all the time and even though somewhat of a rogue, he was easy to forgive. Kokomo was 3 yrs when we introduced Maggie Mae into the family. Maggie was 16 weeks and very shy. Kokomo became her mentor and this girl blossomed under his attention. Maggie is now 9 years and we have another male, Sailor Boy. Sailor came to us at 10 weeks and is now 2 yrs. This guy has an attitude unlike any newfie we have had. We continue to work hard socializing him and hope the 2 year mark will reap dividends. His most redeeming attribute so far...he is one handsome devil.