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I want a giant breed puppy!

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#1 ·
I have really bad puppy fever. And it's not just for goldens, I think it's even worse for a giant breed. We saw a beautiful Bernese this weekend and I just wanted to run over and hug her. I know they supposedly eat like a horse but the size is what I love! I don't know a ton about the individual breeds but I'd love either a Saint Bernard or a Newfie. I eventually want to live in a large piece of property with my own little farm and I think a Saint would enjoy that lifestyle. It's concerning that they're at such risk for hip displaysia and other joint problems. I worry enough about it with our hunting breeds.
 
#72 ·
So I just got an email from the breeder, letting me know one of the girls has been bred and asking if I'm still interested in a puppy. At first I was ecstatic but then logic started setting in. We were thinking we'd have a pup by August at the VERY earliest because I'd said we'd like a show prospect puppy and from a particular girl. She has the perfect coat and we just loved her personality, very spunky. But I don't think this is her who's been bred, she'll only be 2 this year and I don't think it's until February so I'm waiting on clearances. Should I care which girl it's from if I'm after a show puppy girl? I don't want to say take us off the wait list, I do want a puppy, but only if it's a brown show prospect female and a good fit for our family. I still have to get Archer neutered after hunting season is over! I'm very much panicking that I'm going to miss out if I offend this breeder but I'm going to have this dog for its entire life and I have big plans for her. I guess I just need some validation to say "if it's not this perfect puppy, I'll have to pass but please keep me on the list."
 
#75 ·
The puppy fever is so strong! There won't be a puppy for us until August or so still. And Hubby wants to wait over a year more, but I'm dying for another puppy to raise. I think if I get a brown female I want to name her Cocomo. It's the name of a coconut mocha at the coffee shop I've been working at but I think it's really cute. What do you all think?
 
#76 ·
I don't know if you are too young to know it, but there is a song called, "Kokomo" that was recorded by The Beach Boys in 1988. It was an enormous hit and also the theme song to a movie released at the same time as the song. The movie was called "Cocktail" and starred Tom Cruise. The drink at your coffee shop is probably named after that song, which was about a fictitious tropical island "off the Florida Keys".

Here is a link to the song on YouTube...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXB4LspLQE0

NewfieMom
 
#77 ·
I like the Beach Boys song, but didn't know there was a movie based off it. I was singing the song to myself and the dogs around the house yesterday and just decided it would be fun and different. Might be a little tough for a dog to learn, but I bet there'd be plenty of nicknames.
 
#78 ·
Did you decide that you're going to get the puppy? I've read through several postings but may have missed one... it's one of those nights. :)

A Newfie is on my short list of dog breeds I would REALLY love to have. I love all dogs, but I grew up with my Aunt's Newf and she was beyond wonderful. I think my love of dogs is a direct result of my Aunt's Newf. I just haven't figured out if I can handle all of the grooming, drool and hair. Comet's Golden fur is pretty easy to handle, but I babysat a friend's Newf for 4 days in September and I'm still finding fur (and I have a great vacuum).
 
#80 ·
Katie, that's so exciting! I'm so excited for you, when ever the right time comes!

I really hope to get a Newfie one day. I also love Flat Coated Retrievers.

For now, we are over the moon happy with our 7 month old Golden. We opted for the Golden first, figuring it was a better way to get ourselves back into dog ownership after a 7 year break while we mourned the loss of our old dog and focused on human babies :). I would really love to get a Newfie or FCR some day, when I can get Comet to stop biting us. LOL! Gotta love a sharky Golden puppy.
 
#81 ·
I really should warn those of you who think that shedding is the problem you will face that your vacuum will be of very limited use. The Newf fur and drool fly huge distances and land everywhere. I have posted about this before, but not in every thread. ;-)

It will be on your walls and ceiling and any papers you have left on tables or desks. Look at sites that tell you what to expect it you get a Newfie (I know Katie did) and you will be warned!

NewfieMom
 
#82 ·
Newfie Mom, I absolutely agree that it's not to be taken lightly. Babysitting a Newfie for 4 days was enough to show me just what is meant by slinging drool! I've also read the threads about the goop that clogs your drain if you pour their drooly, furry water bowl extras into the sink.

I need to babysit the Newfie a few more times before I decide if it's something I can live with full time. Four days isn't enough :). The temperament is SO amazing... but I wouldn't let that cloud my decision. I wouldn't get a Newfie unless I could really devote the massive amount of time to grooming, all while tolerating the overwhelming drool and fur. Everyone I know who has a Newf says the trade off is a nobrainer, but for now I'll focus on our Golden puppy and wait to decide about dog number 2.

Thank you for the warning! :p: It definitely needs to be said. Those "Don't Get a Newfoundland If..." articles always make me laugh. My favorite is the comment about tolerating Newf fur as a household condiment.:D:yuck:;)
 
#83 ·
Hi I saw this and recommend a Newf! Lots of people I know pair Newfies and Goldens. My only problem has been that one of my Newfie pups was 37 pounds at 9 weeks when he came home, and by the time he was 12 weeks was bigger than my Golden, but his brain was still toddler, so I had to supervise play with my older Golden, as the puppy could get a little rough and tumble! But Newfy's usually settle down by age 2, and are more couch potatoes than anything. They LOVE to be chased, so typical play with my Golden was: Throw the ball for Golden to fetch, my Newf would then steal the ball from Golden, and want to be chased.
 
#84 ·
It's funny you mention that! When we were at a big show last month there was an absolutely adorable 4 month old male Newfie. He was huge!! Probably already bigger than my Brittany mix who's 45 pounds. I didn't have to worry so much about my golden and her playing when she was a puppy, when I got her she was just a 6 pound little spit fire, but Archer was always so gentle with her.
 
#88 ·
This is what happens when I try to take a nap on the couch! I miss my Golden so bad. He was such a darling. It's hard to get a new Golden puppy because I know it wont bring Carmel back. I know I will love him for himself, but Carmel was absolutely perfect in every way...
I don't know if you posted about it somewhere else, but what dog(s) do you have now and how old are they (or is he)? I know you still have Gabe!

NewfieMom
 
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