Landseer Newfs vs. Irish-Spotted Newfs

[LandseerECT]

Are there any generalizations about the temperament of Irish Spotteds vs. Landseer Newfs ?

Purely hypothetically of course: if I were considering getting one or the other, both beautiful, what should I be aware of, look for? What differences do you see, what similarities?

Guess I'd better post a separate thread about coat type. Spent a few hours with some (all-black) newfs over the weekend, and ... um, wow. Am simply not accustomed to that intensity of dirt magnetism & transfer, and these were well-cared-for beauties.

 

[LandseerECT]

Found this ...

I always thought Lucy was the smartest dog (she's our Landseer). She's also extremely expressive with her face, so we know exactly what she thinks of our latest antics, and can roll her eyes like no other when she's disgusted with us.

Maggie (Irish Spot) is sassy and bossy. She has a tendency to mumble under her breath when our conversations bore her...or sometimes moan out load when we're disturbing her beauty sleep.

Brenna, solid black, doesn't say much, but she is ALWAYS alert and we can tell that the gears in her brain are continuously turning. That one is a thinker and problem solver extraordinaire.

 

[SunnyD]

Guess I'd better post a separate thread about coat type. Spent a few hours with some (all-black) newfs over the weekend, and ... um, wow. Am simply not accustomed to that intensity of dirt magnetism & transfer, and these were well-cared-for beauties.

We have a black with a white chest & one left hind white tipped paw. We added a Landseer last year who is mostly white with some black. I think it is much easier to hide the dirt with our black girl than with Rosie(landseer). Not to mention that I see white hair everywhere as she is blowing coat big time. I have removed most of Sunny's(black) undercoat so she really has not been shedding.

Sunshine always looks clean and Rosie, well, for a bit after a bath

 

[CMDRTED]

Ricky has the most expressive face of all of ours. He does not like to be sassed and will let you know in no uncertain terms. He is the smartest of our four, which is scary, as the girls are damn smart!

He is the most loving of them all, hence the nickname "Mr. Smooch, the World's Greatest Smoocher." He LOVES everyone, except for some guy at the 2008 National in Warwick (he was not at the National, just staying at the Hotel) He scarred the snotola out of Ricky, Otherwise he will "Love you Long time" as they used to say in some places in the Phillapines (LOL).

He can also be a BRAT too. He snoops EVERYTHING, and any grocery bag received a through inspection, wait EVERY BAG does.

 

[wrknnwf]

I read, with curiosity, your tag line. I'm interested to know in what way you think a Newf would compliment your ECT's. I'm not sure that one actually would, but would like to hear your thoughts.

 

[LandseerECT]

He snoops EVERYTHING, and any grocery bag received a through inspection, wait EVERY BAG does.

Now that sounds familiar! Thus far, I interpret it as "helping."

Sorry Ricky was harassed at Warwick. Too bad that some people just don't get it.

 

[Bluedog]

I read, with curiosity, your tag line. I'm interested to know in what way you think a Newf would compliment your ECT's. I'm not sure that one actually would, but would like to hear your thoughts.

I would be interested in a clarification as well.

 

[Jeannie]

I read, with curiosity, your tag line. I'm interested to know in what way you think a Newf would compliment your ECT's. I'm not sure that one actually would, but would like to hear your thoughts.

I wondered too. Are you planning to cross the two breeds? If so for what purpose. Isn't there enough mixed breed/designer dogs? I am sure each breed has a specific purpose. Newf are water dogs. Can you please tell us a bit about your ECTs

 

[victoria1140]

I would love to hear about the ECT's as until now its not a term I had heard of.

I have heard from a lot of Landseer owners that their furkids are mischievous but I have a black newf that is like that and stubborn and hyper, so I think it is probably down to individual temperaments.

I'm sorry I havent met an irish spotted newf yet though I'll keep looking

 

[NessaM]

Oh I don't know, I didn't read her tag line as her wanting to breed 'em, just to compliment her "pack." But certainly it could be read either way...

In terms of personality, mine are both sweet, loving, obedient, and intelligent. Pooka is more independent, and always has been, right from the start - but I think it is emphasized because he is also intact, and Nanook is neutered.

Nanook, my Landseer Newf, is a total velcro newf, always within arm's reach of me. He is the most intelligent, thoughtful dog I've ever known.

As for coat type - Pooka's fur does not retain or attract dirt. Nanook's does. At the end of a walk through a swamp, Pooka will come out smelling like roses, and Nanook will require a 4 hour bath and blow-out.

 

[M & M's Mom Linda]

As for coat type - Pooka's fur does not retain or attract dirt. Nanook's does. At the end of a walk through a swamp, Pooka will come out smelling like roses, and Nanook will require a 4 hour bath and blow-out.

Same with Max and Marcus...Max is a woolly mammoth...who holds on to every bit of dirt, leaves, mud and twigs. Marcus gets dirty but his coat "shakes" it off...he appears clean.

 

[Tricia2]

The BBC recently did an excellent documentary entitled "The Secret Lives of Dogs", that had a segment on the genetics of temperment, specifically, how did wolf ancestors become domesticated dog-like canids.

A Russian scientist has been breeding foxes for more than 50 years sorting for tempermant. 'Friendly' (human tolerant) foxes bred back to other friendly foxes took on more dog-like physical, as well as temperment, charateristics. After successive breedings different coat colors, ear sets and tail carriage traits began to emerge, suggesting that genes for color or morphology may be linked to genes for temperment. Although inadvertant, breeders of purebred dogs may be reinforcing both color and temperment through successive line breedings.

 

[lilly06]

I noticed with the (foster Newf Dakota) the short period that we had him was that he was a dirt magnet and there what white hair everywhere. I just left my lint brush out. The black hair you do not seem to notice as much. Yes it is there but not as noticeable. Dakota was a male and a bit of a nucklehead as they usually are. He was a total sweetheart and a velcro dog. I find that the girls are a bit smarter than the boys. Not to offend anyone whatso ever but just a observation. Lilly, my Irish Spotted Newf, was a velcro dog, very vocal and liked to mumble. She was very smart and every expressive. Noche is black with a bit of white on her chest. She is very smart and is a newf that likes her space. She will come to you when she wants attention or to snuggle. She is pretty quiet.