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Newfoundland — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Newfoundland — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Newfoundland originates in Canada and is classified by the FCI in Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer), Section 2.2 (Molossoid breeds).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC average height is 28 inches for dogs and 26 inches for bitches; the FCI gives 71 cm (males) and 66 cm (females).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is 130 to 150 pounds for dogs and 100 to 120 pounds for bitches; the FCI gives about 68 kg (males) and 54 kg (females).
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a flat, water-resistant double coat.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are black, white and black, and brown.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The hallmark temperament is sweetness of disposition.
  • *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC disqualifies any colours or combinations not specifically described.

Sources

Newfoundland — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/newfoundland_combined.txt