Newfoundland Dog Lab Mix

A Newfoundland dog lab mix holds the best of both breeds. They’re also known as Newfador, New Labralound, or Labrafoundland. And they’re big!

Labrador retrievers are the most popular dogs in America. They’re also one of the smartest and easiest dogs to train. And they do well with kids, seniors, and other pets.

Newfoundland dogs are giant and gorgeous. They’ve been working as water rescue dogs for hundreds of years. A mix of both breeds creates a charming, friendly dog – that’s quite big.

Characteristics:

The Newfoundlands Lab mix is known for being a giant dog. The males usually grow between 25 and 30 inches tall and about 100 to 180 pounds (most of the time even bigger). Females are generally smaller but stand around 23 inches and about 75 to 120 pounds. The Newfoundland Labrador has a short coat that will come in black, brown, or yellow. This mix is a very intelligent animal who loves to play, swim and have fun with humans. They’re easy to train if you use positive reinforcement techniques. 

These dogs also adapt quickly to any living situation, whether in the city or countryside.

Newfoundland Labrador Mix Temperament:

This breed makes an excellent family dog because it can get along with both kids and other pets in the household. They’re very patient with children and make excellent playmates for them, but they could accidentally knock them down because of their size. Because the Newfador is so big, it’s still a good idea to supervise any interaction between kids and dogs, no matter how well trained or tame a dog might be.

The Labrador Newfoundland mix makes an excellent pet for older people because they’re very protective of them. These dogs are large enough to deter someone from breaking into your house but calm enough not to scare away grandma when she has her afternoon tea party by the fireplace.
This breed also makes an excellent guard dog due to its size and strength, although most Newfoundland Labradors tend to love all humans no matter what.

Lifespan & Exercise

The average lifespan of a Newfoundland dog lab mix is from 8 to 12 years. If you’re planning on getting one, make sure you have enough space for them to exercise because they love to run, swim and play every day. The bigger the area you can give them, the happier they will be. Treats are also appreciated and help during training sessions.

The Newfoundland Labrador Crossbreeds require at least two walks per day or access to a large yard so they can move around freely without destroying your property when left alone in the house.

Shedding & Grooming

The Newfoundland Labrador is a moderate shedding breed, with peak shedding times for a few weeks during spring and fall, but it doesn’t mean you still have to clean up after this. You’ll need to brush your Newfador with a rubber brush at least once weekly (more often during shedding times) and should be bathed when necessary. The Newfoundland Dog Lab is not hypoallergenic.
A word of warning: These dogs drool – a lot!

Are they good apartment dogs?

The Newfoundland dog lab mix does okay in an apartment or a medium-sized house with a large yard. They’re not the best choice if you live in an area without any outside space for them to play. They’re very active, so they’ll need a lot of exercise to stay happy and healthy.

Make sure you have enough time for training and exercising this dog every day. They enjoy playing with humans or other dogs because it helps burn off their extra energy. If you don’t want him knocking over the trash cans in the house, a walk twice a day is probably more than enough if your dog is already well trained.

Does a Newfoundland dog lab mix well with kids?

The Newfoundland Labrador Mix does very well with children. They’re patient and will do whatever it takes to entertain them (most of the time at your expense). The only problem you may encounter is their size, which could accidentally hurt a small child if they fall on them.
They’re highly protective of their family, so kids are safe from any harm when around the dog. However, don’t let young kids alone with this dog when your back is turned because they tend to pester him and may get hurt while the dog plays with them.

Are they good with cats?

The Newfoundland Labrador doesn’t have a strong prey drive, but that’s not to say they won’t chase after small animals. If you have a cat, it would be good to get your dog used to him from the very beginning so there wouldn’t be any problems later on. It’ll also help with training because cats are usually afraid of dogs and vice versa.

The best way to introduce a cat and a dog is by first letting the cat meet the dog on his terms, in a neutral area if possible.

During their first meeting, give them each some treats to associate good things with one another. Then, if it seems to go well, you can slowly bring them closer together by offering your cat a treat near your dog’s bowl while he eats or even rubbing a little bit of chicken on your dog and then putting him in front of your cat. As long as neither animal is frightened or aggressive during this process, you’ll never have problems with them interacting. Never force physical contact between them. You don’t want anyone getting hurt by accident!

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