A local family is moving in a week and need to rehome their 3yo female Newfie. I'm considering to adopt her, but am a little apprehensive. I would never give up a child if I moved homes - could there be any issues with the dog I don't know about? How can I find out if this is a good match? I've never owned a Newfie - had German shepherds growing up, but that's the max size dog I've owned.
What questions should I ask? What should I know before I adopt? I've read all about the mess, and the slobber, and the fur, and the love. I can handle it all. I'm afraid I can't handle what I don't know.
I have two kids (6yo and 2yo), and we have plenty of space at home and a huge park right outside the fenced yard. My biggest concern is safety around the kids - my older one got bit by a neighbor's dog last week and is a bit apprehensive. If the Newfie nips, it may be an issue.... The younger one is a toddler, half the size of the dog - would there be an issue of safety? As a family we've wanted a dog for years, but never took the plunge when the kids were little and I had my hands full. I feel we are ready, but am concerned of making a hasty decision because of the circumstances.
What questions should I ask? What should I know before I adopt? I've read all about the mess, and the slobber, and the fur, and the love. I can handle it all. I'm afraid I can't handle what I don't know.
I have two kids (6yo and 2yo), and we have plenty of space at home and a huge park right outside the fenced yard. My biggest concern is safety around the kids - my older one got bit by a neighbor's dog last week and is a bit apprehensive. If the Newfie nips, it may be an issue.... The younger one is a toddler, half the size of the dog - would there be an issue of safety? As a family we've wanted a dog for years, but never took the plunge when the kids were little and I had my hands full. I feel we are ready, but am concerned of making a hasty decision because of the circumstances.