Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Gentle
Courageous
Loyal
Sweet

Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Devoted
Good-natured
Optimistic

Newfoundlands shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Aussie-Flats are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Newfoundland if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Aussie-Flats are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Canada

United States

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Flat Coated Retriever, Australian Shepherd

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Newfoundlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Aussie-Flats are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Newfoundland breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Aussie-Flats typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Newfoundlands are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Aussie-Flats thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Newfoundlands have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Aussie-Flats are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Making friends, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Attention, Shopping, Slow walking, Sniffing, Walk, Play, Groom, Cuddle, Swim, Eat

Fetch, Walk, Snuggle, Wrestling, Snuggles, Walks, Hide & Seek, Frisbee, Swimming, Train, Dog Parks, Play, Tug-of-war

Newfoundlands have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Aussie-Flat requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Newfoundlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Aussie-Flats can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Newfoundlands are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Aussie-Flats are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Newfoundlands are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Aussie-Flats are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Newfoundlands have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Aussie-Flats are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Newfoundlands are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Aussie-Flat is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.