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Newfoundland Discussions / Welcome Home Sadie
« on: January 13, 2006, 11:13:47 pm »
Hey all,
Sadie is home and all is well. She is an angel. She's very quiet and mellow (so far). Kitties were superstars. Curious, but not angry or aggressive. They actually seem like they kind of like her and I think having them here is making her less nervous. She's doing great so far. No accidents, no crying - so far, so good. She loves her Barbie dog toys, she puts them all in her bed with her, LOL.

I'm psyched to have her home, I think I may be in love:) pictures soon, I promise ;D

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: New to Newfs:-)
« on: January 12, 2006, 03:12:15 pm »
Finally, There is something better than a Newf, thats two or more newfs! Seriously though Newfoundlands are one of the most sociable dogs out there, they are not solitary animals and need company, if your cats are sociable Sadie will soon settle down with them. Be aware of skeletal issues but don't worry, its not that bad, just common sense.

Now, a question for you, will you stick at one?
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You guys are the best! Thanks for making me feel so welcome!

To answer this question, this was one of the big things I considered in deciding to get Sadie. Companionship for her. My kitties middle names are sociable:-) Maine Coons are the "dogs" of cats if that makes sense. Very friendly and laid back. I have a feeling Sadie and my kitties will be best buddies after an adjustment period. Maggie is like a baby, always wanting to snuggle with something while Gus-Gus always wants to play. We lived with my parents while my house was being built and they have a Golden Retriever and a HUGE German Shepherd. He is almost as big as Sadie's father was! It took a few days but everyone ended up very attached and missing each other horribly once we moved.

I'd love to have two Newfies (or three, or five, LOL) , but for now, I think I better concentrate on one ;D

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: New to Newfs:-)
« on: January 12, 2006, 01:48:59 pm »
Hey there,
Looks like I came to the right place!

Sadie is I guess what is called an Irish Spotted Newfoundland. She's mostly black with white paws and some white markings.

Breeder sent me the name of the dry puppy food she's given them and said to mix it with warm water at first. Should I not be giving her puppy food though? Someone said something about too much protein?

I have read lots of books about Newfies - I did my homework, LOL. One of the things that makes me most nervous is the skeletal issues. I don't have many hard surfaces in my home, just kitchen and bathrooms, but I still worry that she'll want to jump around like all puppies do and hurt herself. Are Newfie puppies less hyper than other breeds? And stairs too. I don't have lots of stairs, but there are a few she will need to walk down eventually to get outside.

No need to worry about her having enough toys to keep her entertained, she's not even home and she's already S-P-O-I-L-E-D. And of course, had to get new kitty toys so they don't feel slighted. Sadie even has her own squeaky purse! Pink, of course ;)

Keep the advice coming! I need all the help I can get!

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Newfoundland Discussions / New to Newfs:-)
« on: January 12, 2006, 11:42:52 am »
Hi there,
I'm about to be (as of tomorrow morning) the proud mother of my first Newfie Sadie. I have been in love with this breed for years but wanted to take the time to really research the breed and make sure it was right for me, as well as taking the time to find a good responsible breeder. This took much longer than I expected but I suspect she will be well worth the wait. (Also proud Mommy of 2 Maine Coon Cats, Gus-Gus and Maggie, lol, even my cats have big paws.)

I guess I'm just a little nervous about baby's arrival tomorrow and I figured people here might be able to offer some advice or calm me down a bit. Nervous about how kitties will take it, although they have both lived with dogs and loved them. Any advice for a smooth transition? Pointers for training Newfs? Anything at all you can think of that would have helped you to know? I'm all ears!

Don't get me wrong, I fell in love with Sadie the moment I held her and even though I'm nervous, I can't wait to have her home. I'm just nervous that I'll do the wrong thing and scar her for life! Drama queen, can you tell? Anyway, look forward to "meeting" all of you and hearing about your "kids"  ;D
-Shawna

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