Newfoundland Puppies Blog

This black cute Newfoundland pup is sniffing around.

Look at the face of this Newfoundland puppy. It is like he is just about to say something…

Every year Madison Square Garden in New York City fills up with dog lovers, breeders and owners to watch what is considered to be America’s most prestigious dog show. Having first begun in May 8, 1877, the Westminster is a conformation show wherein judges who are experts in specific breeds evaluate the dog participants to see if they meet the international breed standard in appearance and movement.

One of the prerequisites in joining is that the breed must be officially registered with the American Kennel Club.  There are several groups or categories of breeds such as the toy group, sporting group, hound group and the working group where the Newfoundland falls under.  Adam – Seaward’s Beard won Best in Show in 1984 and Josh – Darbydale’s All Rise Pouchcove won in 2004 in the Westminster Dog show.

Neutering is one method of what may be called “birth control” for canines. It is not a fad or kind of fashion trend but a choice to join an effort in saving unwanted offspring from being neglected in the future.

There are some opinions as to when a Newfoundland puppy should be neutered. Some say that it should never be at a young age as it may affect their behavior as they grow or that it should be done before they hit sexual maturity. If the latter is chosen then owners of the pup can bring them to the vet between 4 to 6 months. But it is also documented that neutering can be done as early as 6 to 8 weeks of the dog’s birth.

Whichever choice owners make, it seems to still contribute to the cause of preventing breeding and keeping the dog happy, reducing health concerns and removing the  irritating behavior associated with them being in heat.