Hey All,
Thanks for the greeting! I did not realize this place generated an "auto" announcement about my joining! So sorry to be overdue with an intro!
I am an aspiring newf owner! My husband Jon and I have been lusting to have a newfie for about 10 years now. When we first got married we shied away from such a big animal (worrying about the black hair and the heat in NC). We decided to get a golden... our first baby! Kuba was great - taught us a lot about puppy hood, bonding and caring! We adored him! Then came two cats...then kids (two boys...now 4 1/2 and 6 1/2).
About 4 months ago we lost our golden (died very unexpectedly post surgery)...
We all totally fell apart... Had it been my way - we would have gotten another dog right then and there - the void was just terrible. Instead - my husband talked me into going very slow! We have been researching MANY breeds...almost settled on a Berner...but then came back to the Newfy! We are a bit older now - more experienced. We have finally (after a very rush rush lifestyle) matured into the thought that putting true dreams on hold is the the wrong way to live your life (duh)! The newfy has always been a dream!
Of course it helps too that the means are here - a great fenced yard, lakes nearby and flexibility of schedules.
I have read most anything I can get my hands on regarding this breed and this site too has been very educational! Falling more and more in love...even with the drool part!
Thanks again for the welcome!
Aggie