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You Might Have A Newfoundland If……..

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

You Might Have a Newfoundland If…….

Dog hair is considered a condiment in your house and no one complains about it.

You’ve been trapped on the toilet more than once by your Newfie because they want to be petted while you’re trying to do your business. (ohhh….I hope I’m no the only one)

You purchase vacuum cleaners just to prove the manufacturer wrong. Is it just me? I always want to buy the vacuum cleaner that  “guarantees” it won’t get clogged with pet hair. Give me 2 months in the spring with that vacuum cleaner.

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

When you shop for a washing machine you wonder why they don’t have a “dog towel” cycle. Seriously, I had to buy a new washing machine this weekend and I was disappointed that the washer folks haven’t caught on to the “pets are family and need clothes and supplies washed, movement yet.

You’ve been known to wrap yourself in robe when leaving the house if your headed to somewhere “fancy” that required you to put on your Sunday best.

When you shop for paint you’re looking for the paint color that won’t show slobber or dirt as much. We’re getting ready to paint our kitchen and I really want to brighten it up and paint it white. My husband says that he doesn’t think that white is a good choice for my cleaning habits. After I glared at him he adjusted that statement to ” I don’t think white is good choice for our lifestyle.” Hmmmmm….I need dog slobber white with a hint of beige. (someone suggested to not look for color but to look for texture….like a splatter texture=GENIUS!)

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

The temperature of your house is set to COLD year round. No need to worry about me, I’ll be under the heated blanket in my thermal p.j’s.

Some part (or parts) of your body have been altered by your dog’s body. I have a deviated septum and a cracked tooth each one given to me by Sherman’s head and Leroy’s head. I’ve lost a toe nail before too. Some people have had arm’s dislocated. Altering happens, mostly out of love though.

Your dog is often mistaken for a St. Bernard, a bear or a miniature horse.

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

You’ve had to explain to your doctor that you live with giant dogs and that you’re not abused.  But hey, does anyone else ever want to ask someone to define safe when they ask you if you feel “safe” in your home? Am I afraid in my house? No. Does my dog step on the back of my slipper and try to trip me when I’m going down the stairs? Yes.

You’ve tripped over them in the dark on several occasions and you still feel guilty about it.

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

Your dog has more grooming products than you do.

When floor vents and floor fans are operating there’s an army of tumbleweeds dancing across your floor.

You offer your house guests a paper towel and lint brush when they leave.

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

More than once you’ve thought about pouring concrete in your entire back yard. Usually you think about this twice a year, spring and fall but you talk yourself out of because mud season will eventually end.

Cooking is a challenge. Not because you can’t cook but because every appliance that is in your kitchen is blocked by a 150 pound dog.

You understand what counter surfing is and you’re now prepared for it after losing a pot roast and several sticks of butter.

Your swimming pool is actually a very large dog bath.

You accessorize your cloths with a drool towel and dog hair.  Newfie Fashion 101: A drool towel is always attached at the hip and dog hair, don’t care.

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

You can’t go anywhere with your dog without attracting a crowd.

You have 10 floor fans and 15 water bowls for every 1 dog.

You removed all your carpeting so that you could put down beautiful hard wood floors and now the floors are covered in an array of carpet squares and non-slip rugs.

You’ve been sandwiched in your recliner before because your dog tried to get up there by stepping on the reclining part.

You bring your dog with you when shopping for a new car.  I need to fit 300 pounds of dog plus a dog ramp back there and maybe a third dog at some point in time.

You Might Have A Newfoundland If........

What do you think? Do you have a Newfoundland?

Got any more? We’ll add them to the list!

**Edited today with your additions! You guys are awesome!

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Vicki Dudycha

Tuesday 20th of December 2022

You go to the local lake and keep yelling at people that our Newfie isn’t dangerous he’s just trying to save them!

Jill Smith

Saturday 4th of December 2021

This so made me laugh... thank you! A few more I might add: - you have arrived at school/work only to realize you were “slimed” with Newf drool/slobber before leaving home, and the “snail track” is now dried on - you find dried on drool on the ceiling, appliances, walls, trim and more - your dog sits at the sliding glass door “pawing” it when he wants to go in/out, and each time it sounds like a small animal has run into the glass

Nora

Wednesday 26th of August 2020

I now own my first Newfie. I previously had a Great Dane.. um totally different! Little to no drool, washed in under 10 min! Never took food off the counter. Max is 4 months, he’s currently still wet after my bad attempt at washing him(yup need a hair dryer) he loves on our air vents(gotta get him a bed). Your list is amazing! So glad I found your site!

Emily

Monday 12th of October 2020

Hi @Nora, I’d love to welcome a Newfy to our family after being owned by Great Danes for the past ten years. I’d like to think of myself as an experienced dog owner but are Newfies a whole new level?? I’d love any more comparisons you can share between the two breeds. Xx

Melissa

Thursday 10th of October 2019

So fitting! The need to be petted constantly. We started buying our vacuums from Best Buy because they have an extended warranty you can buy, and great return policies. We go through one every year, so we always have two vacs. The mud...luckily we have trained him to sit for treats as soon as he comes in there door, but when he’s excited, it’s a fight. Lol He loves to drool. We have drool rags everywhere. He has counter surfed. If it’s on a paper towel or a cutting board it’s fair game, but in a pan he won’t touch it. Lost 3/4 of a pork loin. He loves ice, and will come running every time he hears the ice maker. He destroys toys in about an hour. Loves rawhide chews. We had a Ford Flex. Works great with big dogs. He always makes us smile, and loves us with everything he has. So worth it. ?

Alex

Sunday 28th of July 2019

I have a year and 3 month old Newf. Valor is our second and a handful. He is loving, cuddly, protective, and recently he has found counter surfing. Luckily he hasnt had the opportunity to have a snack. Until a month ago Valor only had a baby pool to swim in, now he has an inground bathtub. He loves to swim, but if you attempt to swim with him he goes into rescue mode and pulls you to the step by any means necessary. This includes your swimsuit, hair, or arm. Hes very happy about his rescue techniques, the rest of us not so much. Even still he is loved beyond measure!!

Jen

Sunday 28th of July 2019

Hahaha! Valor sounds like the perfect description of a Newfie!

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