Newfiedoodle

Get to Know Newfiedoodles

• Large and Loving Family Companion: Newfiedoodles inherit the Newfoundland’s gentle giant temperament, making them affectionate, patient, and especially good with children. Their size and loyalty make them excellent family guardians.
• Intelligent and Trainable: The Poodle parent contributes high intelligence and trainability, so Newfiedoodles can excel in obedience, therapy work, or even service roles. They respond best to positive reinforcement methods.
• Water-Loving Heritage: With Newfoundland ancestry, many Newfiedoodles enjoy swimming. Their water-resistant coats and webbed feet make them natural swimmers, and some retain strong water rescue instincts.
• Low-Shedding, Hypoallergenic Potential: Thanks to the Poodle influence, Newfiedoodles often have curly or wavy coats that shed minimally. This trait can make them a better fit for allergy-sensitive families, though grooming is still intensive.
• Large and Strong Build: They are powerful dogs, often requiring space and confident handling. Proper socialization and training are essential to ensure their size doesn’t become a challenge in daily life.

Breed History

The Newfiedoodle is a modern hybrid breed developed by crossing Newfoundlands and Poodles, typically the Standard Poodle. Breeders sought a dog that combines the Newfoundland’s gentle, family-oriented temperament with the Poodle’s intelligence, trainability, and hypoallergenic coat traits. The goal was a friendly, versatile companion suitable for families, therapy work, and active lifestyles. Though relatively new, the breed has gained popularity for its balance of size, affection, and smarts.

Personality and Behaviour

• Gentle & Family-Oriented: Newfiedoodles are affectionate, patient, and protective, often forming strong bonds with all household members.
• Intelligent & Curious: They enjoy problem-solving and learning new tasks, making them responsive to training but sometimes requiring mental stimulation to prevent boredom.
• Calm but Playful: While they can lounge contentedly indoors, they also enjoy playtime, outdoor activity, and swimming, reflecting their working-dog heritage.

Care

• Exercise: Daily activity, including walks, play, and optional swimming, keeps them physically healthy and mentally engaged.
• Training: Positive reinforcement and early socialization are essential to manage their large size and channel their intelligence constructively.
• Grooming: Their dense, often curly coat requires regular brushing several times per week and periodic professional grooming to prevent mats.