Unfortunately, the Newfoundland is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Giant Schnoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Gentle
Courageous
Loyal
Sweet

Active
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Giant Schnoodles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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.

Giant Schnoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Canada

United States

tibetan mastiff

Standard Poodle and Giant Schnauzer

1700s

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Cream
Pied
Brindle

Black
Silver
White

Newfoundlands have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Giant Schnoodles have medium-length coats.

A Newfoundland can have a litter of 9-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Giant Schnoodle can have a litter of 5-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

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.

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

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Sebaceous Adentitis

Entropion
Cataract
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Entropion
Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Corneal Dystrophy

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
Heart Analysis

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

Giant Schnoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Treats, Swimming, Fetch, Bath time, Car rides, Walks, Walk, Run, Guard dog, Brushing, Chase, Toys, Doing tricks, Watch tv, Hide & Seek, Football, Giving baths, Walking, Playing, Toothbrushing, Watching movies

Newfoundlands are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Giant Schnoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Newfoundland, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Schnoodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Giant Schnoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Newfoundland is somewhere $4.20 - $4.80 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Schnoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Newfoundland is between $126 - $143. This makes an average of $1512 - $1716 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Giant Schnoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Newfoundlands make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Giant Schnoodles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Newfoundlands are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Giant Schnoodles are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Giant Schnoodles 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.

Giant Schnoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.