Newfoundland and Poodle Mix (Newfypoo) Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 1, 2019, Modified : Dec 6, 2019 Zina

Newfypoo personality, temperament, and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Newfydoodle Newfoundlandpoo Newfoundland-Poodle Mix Newfoundlandoodle
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbred
Group	Working Group
Bred For	Working and companion dog
Size	Medium to large-sized
Recognized By	DRA, IDCR
Life Span	8-12 years
Ideal Weight	100-150 pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	about 30 inches
Fur Type	Thick, curly, oily, water-resistant
Common Colors	Brown, Apricot, Cream, Blue, Black, Silver
Markings	None
Availability	Moderately available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Newfoundland Poodle

Newfypoo is the blend of two furry breeds: Newfoundland and Poodle. It is also known as Newfoundlandpoo and is a big-sized dog. As a designer or a hybrid, the Newfypoo inherit appearance, temperament from both of its parent breeds.

Newfypoo gets the furry appearance like both of its parents. It is slightly square-shaped where it can inherit thinner head, tapered muzzles like that of the Poodle and bulky and deep muzzle like Newfoundland. It is a large dog and also active, so apartment life is not best suited for it.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Newfypoo depends on the environment you have raised it in. They are of sweet nature who loves its family and enjoy spending time with them. Although, if raised in a harsh environment, they can become harsh themselves and also aggressive.

Behavior: The behavior of the Newfypoo can be mixed of the both Newfoundland and the Poodle. They are gentle, kind that are loving towards everyone and get along with other pets as well.
Related: Newfoundland Dog’s Behavior
Related: Poodle’s Behavior

Personality: The personality of the Newfypoo is friendly, calm, and gentle. They are protective of their family but are not very likely to be aggressive unless they sense some serious threat. They make an excellent watchdog and guard dog.

Is Newfypoo Child-Friendly?

Newfypoo is gentle and loving that gets along with children pretty well. They adore children but due to their large size, they can be little risky around small children as they might accidentally knock over them. Therefore, they should be supervised properly to avoid any kind of accident.

Newfypoo and a baby girl playing toys.
Image Source: Instagram-@courtneybjones

Trainability

Newfypoo is an intelligent dog breed that is very eager to please its owner. Although establishing a firm and consistent leadership is very necessary. They should not be treated harshly as they might get scared and even aggressive. Therefore a gentle training is necessary with lots of vocal praises and delicious treats as a source of motivation.

Facts

The Newfypoo was probably created in the United States along with other designer breeds.
It has a high lung capacity which makes them suitable for dog’s water sports.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, Glaucoma, Patellar Luxation,
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Leptospirosis, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine Parvovirus, Kennel Cough, Canine Distemper
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Moderate Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Medium
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 23% Fat: 8% Antioxidant Glucosamine Probiotics

The Newfypoo is a designer breed, so it can inherit genetic health problems from its parent breeds.

Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition that caused a sharp pain on the back of your dog due to dislocation or the underdeveloped of the hip joints. It can affect the day to day life of your dog, so a proper consult is necessary before it gets worse. Before buying a puppy from any breeders, check the health issues o its parents.

Bloat: The ballooning of the stomach of your dog due to gas is known as bloat. From outside it looks like the belly is swollen up and when this happens, your dog will not eat properly. Take it to a vet for a checkup.