It seems a Newfoundland breeder in an attempt to make the breed look better to the casual internet cruiser and posted this on their website:

“One of the not-so-obvious advantages of owning a dry-mouth Newf is reduced smell and therefore, grooming costs (likely your largest expense with these dogs).”

“Our experience has shown that a typical, healthy Newfoundland dog, costs, on average, $100/month, or $1200/year in food, training, grooming and veteranarian bills. Being a large, long-haired canine, regular grooming is essential to the health and beauty of your pet. We live in a temperate climate with four distinct seasons and find that the dog will require its greatest grooming needs in the spring and autumn when things are wetter.”

“Newfoundland dogs tend to be quiet dogs that don’t have a reputation for chewing or digging”

Let me tell you and show you about that!

First, let me address the cost statement. If we take the Newfs to the groomer, who gives us a very good deal, it will cost us $140 to groom both of them. This is about half of what most groomers charge!

Second, Dry mouth. Let me tell you, if I could figure out a way to harness the drool that comes out of Fargo’s mouth and fuel my car, I would never have to buy gas again! Sadie on the other hand very rarely drools but she still does on occasion. We consider ourselves very fortunate that so far she hasn’t become a drooler but I suspect that as she continues to grow, that will not be the case.

Third, digging. While they may not naturally be diggers, it can be taught and our Pyr, Ursa, has done a fine job of that! Just see our past posts on our backyard.

And last but not least, quiet. All I can say is, hahahahahahaha! Here, I’ll let you be the judge…

This morning was such a treat…As everyone was finishing up their breakfast, Fargo saw Sadie walk away from her bowl and quickly quit eating what was left of his food to see what she left. Ursa then immediately ran to Fargo’s bowl to see what he had left. Well, that didn’t make Fargo very happy and while Ursa left his bowl immediately when he came back, Fargo wanted to make sure everyone understood that this was his bowl and only his bowl…..and decided to mark it.

Luckily, we caught the whole thing fast enough to stop the action but still, what fun we have in front of us as “Mr. This-Is-Mine” learns where it is appropriate to mark and where it is not.

Here are a couple of small video’s of the Newf’s doing a little swimming practice this weekend.

Sadie swimming and retrieveing her bumper

Fargo just swimming around