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Thanks everyone! I think we are leaning towards a male, but if I get there and fall in love with a little girl I am sure that I will end up taking her home. I am a tad bit nervous... I think it is okay to be a little nervous of the unknown... I have never had a dog this size. I also live in a very small house and am hoping the little guy doesn't mind being in here with us all. My house is tiny, but I live on a 60 acre farm with lots of ponds and lots of running room. I have about an acre of it fenced in so that the dogs can't get out and we also go on walks every day to let everyone unwind. I just want everyone to be happy... my family and of course the dog.

I am driving up to see the breeders this weekend and make sure that they are legit and to meet the puppies mommy and daddy. I am going to take my oldest daughter (3 years old) to meet the mommy and make sure she understands that the puppy will be that big someday. They said they don't do contracts, but they are purebred and can be AKC registered and everything, but I just didn't know if it was normal to not do contracts...?

Kerrie

Hello Everyone! This is my first time here and I can't wait to start chatting with everyone. I have done SOOO much research on Newfs and have had basically all of my questions answered except for one. What are the personality differences between a male and a female Newf? Here is my situation... I have a 3 year old and an 8 month old (kids ), 2 indoor cats and an indoor/outdoor 4 year old Female Golden Retriever. Does anyone think that one sex would be better than the other at handling all of this? Is one more dominant than the other and things like that? I have first pick of the litter, but I do need to tell him soon if I would prefer a little boy or little girl puppy. I am aware of the physical differences and I don't really have a preference on that. I just want a good dog that can handle my family and handle all the love that it will be getting. Thanks!

Kerrie