NewfyPoo (Poodle mix with Newfoundland)

The Poodle mix with Newfoundland is a hybrid developed by crossbreeding the Newfoundland and Poodle. This designer dog is huge, active, and very friendly, some of the beautiful traits it inherits from both parents.

This gentle giant has great personalities that allow them to interact well with kids, adults, and the elderly. They tend to be protective of their family which makes them excellent watchdogs. If you are an apartment dweller, too bad but this mixed breed is not for you as it requires homes with a large backyard and spacious inside.

Just by the sound of it, you might be thinking, I live in a house with a large backyard and this mix has awesome personalities. Maybe it is what I have been looking for! Be calm as there is more to owning such a hybrid than the lovable temperament and a spacious yard.

This article contains everything you need to know about the Newfoundland Poodle mix before you take him home. Continue reading to understand the exercise needs, dietary needs, training, and health issues, and grooming them in detail.

What is a Newfoundland Poodle mix called?

The mix between a Poodle and Newfoundland is officially known as a Newfypoo. Other names given to this mixed breed by enthusiasts include Newfiedoo, Newfoundlandpoo, Poofoundland, Newfoundlandoodle, and Newdle. Some also call them a Newfoundland-Poodle mix.

The Newfypoo is a designer breed which means that it cannot be registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). However, dog registries such as the DRA and IDCR acknowledge it.

What is my Poodle mixed with?

If you are wondering how to know what your Poodle is crossbred with, the most straightforward method is to look at the name the hybrid is given. Mostly, dog breeders will pick the name of the dog breed and include “doodle” or “poo” at the end. Sometimes “poo” can be used as the suffix. This information is also available when you are buying the pooch.

Why mix with Poodle?

Poodles have impressive personalities which is the main reason behind breeders of designer dogs prefer to use it. From being highly intelligent to having remarkable dog IQ in obedience and work, loyalty, and ease of training, there is so much to admire in a Poodle and its mixes.

Another reason why a Poodle is used in crossbreeding is its hypoallergenic coat that favors individuals that are sensitive to pup fur. Most of their mixes inherit this trait.

Table

Feature	Description
Size	22 to 30 inches
Weight	70 to 150 lbs.
Lifespan	8 to 12 years
Grooming	Depends on the type of coat they inherit
Temperament	Even-tempered, very friendly, adorable, quiet, extremely social, relate well with kids, adults & pets
Coat	Can be shaggy, curly, or wooly; low-shedding
Color varieties	Grey, blue, black, red, brown, white, silver, pied, and cream; or blend of white & black is the most common, gray, or dark brown

History of the Breed

It is not always easy to tell where hybrid or designer dogs originated which is the case with the Poodle Newfoundland mix. This is because most designer dogs have only been around for some time, with most being a result of an accidental mating between purebred doggies.

Therefore, we like to assume that designer dogs, such as the Poodle mix with Newfoundland, started to exist when breeders intentionally started crossing purebreds. That should be in the last 20 years here in the US.

Let us have a look at the parents of the Newfypoo.

Parents

The Poodle – This dog breed came from Germany and made its way to France where it developed into a unique breed hence the confusion about their origin. Poodles were initially bred as hunting dogs that assisted hunters of wildfowl in retrieving game. In France, these pooches were used in circuses for entertainment. Today they are among the most popular companion dogs.

Poodles are intelligent pooches with an admirable dog IQ that ranks them in the top 3 smartest dogs when it comes to working and obedience. This, particularly, makes them very easy to train. The breed comes in 4 types – Toy, Miniature, Standard, and Medium but only the first 3 are accepted collectively even when creating hybrids. Their sizes range from 9.4 to 24 inches tall and were recognized by the AKC as a breed in 1887.

This dog breed has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years but is prone to five common health issues including bloat, Addison’s disease, thyroid issues, hip dysplasia, and epilepsy.

The Newfoundland – This dog breed is thought to have been developed in the 1880s using dogs that were gotten from the island of Newfoundland to England. The Newfoundland dog was initially bred for the purposes of hauling fishermen’s nets and carting wood. These working dogs also served as water rescue pooches, something they dog until today.

The Newfoundland dog is recognized as one of the smartest dog breeds which means it is easy to train. That is why most people choose them as companions. They were documented as a dog breed by the AKC in 1886. This dog stands between 27 and 29 inches tall and weighs 99 to 150 lbs.

On average, Newfoundlands have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years. However, they are susceptible to some serious health issues like sub-aortic stenosis, elbow dysplasia, canine hip dysplasia, bloat, and cystinuria. Other minor health problems include cataracts, OCD, and von Willebrand’s disease.

Appearance

So, what does the Poodle mix with Newfoundland look like?

The appearance of a Newfypoo depends on which parental genes dominate in the mix. Since the Newfoundland parent is a large dog, you expect your mix to be like that or bigger, especially if the Standard Poodle was used. Typically, your cross will be 22 to 30 inches tall at the shoulders with a weight of between 70 and 150 lbs.

Newfypoos feature a rectangular build with straight limbs, their muzzles might be long and pointy like the Poodle parents or broad and square like the Newfie parents. You also should expect to see oval-shaped eyes and wide, pendulous ears.

These pups are densely furred with medium to long coats that are mostly hypoallergenic. The fur looks shaggy and will be either wavy or curly. The Poodle Newfoundland mix comes in a range of solid colors such as grey, blue, black, red, brown, white, silver, pied, and cream. Some pups, however, can have a blend of these colors, but white & black is the most common.

Temperament and Characteristics

What is the temperament of a Newfypoo?

One of the most liked character of the Poodle mixed with Newfoundland is that this pooch has a big heart. Newfypoos are even-tempered, very friendly, adorable, quiet, and extremely social. This hybrid admires being with family and will go to great lengths to make them happy. Even better, they relate well with kids, adults as well as other pets. This is what makes them awesome family dogs and pets.

While they wear charming and soft faces, Newfypoos are brave and very protective of their family making them great guard dogs. These pooches will enjoy doing activities with members of their family and will like to learn new tricks. Unfortunately, these big doggies are prone to separation anxiety if left alone for long periods. This boredom leads to destructive behaviors.

Ease of Training

The Poodle mix with Newfoundland is intelligent which makes it motivated to listen to your commands. When you combine that with their eagerness to please you, you will be surprised by how fast and easy training your Newfypoo can be.

Like most dogs, however, using positive training techniques makes sessions productive and enjoyable for both of you. Using praise and rewards also helps yield better results. As a rule of the thumb, you should begin training and socialization from the puppy stage. If you wait too long, it will be hard to train good behaviors.

Crate and potty training should begin early so your Newfypoo can know their boundaries. Since this mixed breed grows into a large dog, it is best that you train them how to walk on a leash properly. This means no pulling or standing abruptly while you are walking. It is the most effective way to have control over these huge softies.

Exercise

Someone asked us: how active are Newfypoos?

The Poodle Newfoundland mix might be a large doggie, but it does not need strenuous exercises to keep fit. Most of them will do fine with 1 hour of walking each day. In addition to this routine, include other activities such as jogging and playing games like ball catching and frisbees. Newfypoos are excellent swimmers, a trait they inherit from both parents so, take them to the local dog pool often.

When the Newfypoo is young, you should avoid vigorous exercises to protect them from developing joint problems later in life.

Nutritional Requirements

Diet is important in maintaining your dog’s health and your Newfoundland Poodle mix needs that. This crossbreed thrives well on high-quality dog food that is formulated for large dogs that are active. Newfypoos are heavy eaters and will need about 4 ½ to 6 cups of quality kibble every day. Make sure you divide it into small servings so they can eat slowly and prevent the risk of obesity or weight gain.

If you are uncertain about how much or which dog food to give your Newfypoo, talk about this with your vet to develop the most ideal feeding schedule for your pooch.

Health Issues

Newfypoos are generally healthier than their Poodle or Newfoundland parents, but still prone to some conditions that they suffer from. Serious health problems in Poodle Newfoundland mix are hip dysplasia, bloat, sebaceous adenitis, and subvalvular aortic stenosis.

Minor health issues in Newfypoos include cataracts, cherry eye, glaucoma, pemphigus, PRA as well as entropion or ectropion.

We recommend that you take your Poodle mix with Newfoundland for vet checkups regularly to make sure they live a healthy and happy life.

Life Expectancy

The lifespan of a Poodle mix with Newfoundland is between 8 and 12 years.

How to Care for them

Like with all pooches, proper care begins with taking your Newfoundland Poodle mix for regular vet visits. This way, your vet can identify health problems before they become worse. Feeding them an appropriate diet, exercising them adequately, socializing them early, and training is also a part of good care. When you do all these and maintain good grooming, you and your Newfypoo will live a happy life.

Grooming

The grooming needs of your Poodle mix with Newfoundland depends on the type of coat they inherit. As mentioned earlier, these pups come in 3 coat types, including the curly/wooly, fleece, or hair coat.

The wooly coat variety is non-shedder and dense which means Newfypoos with this type of coat need to be brushed twice or thrice each week. Mixed breeds with the hair coat are also non-shedders but do not require a lot of brushing. Just makes you trim the hair around their eyes and chin. If your Newfypoo has the fleece coat variety, they have high maintenance needs. You will need to brush them with a slicker brush to help prevent matting.

Newfypoos should be bathed once every few months using lukewarm water. This mix is prone to ear infections so ensure that you dry their ears properly after a bath or swimming. Check their ears regularly for redness and take them to the vet if you notice an awful smell. Remember to also wipe your Newfypoo’s eyes using a soft cloth to keep them clean.

The nails of the Newfypoo grow quickly so they will need to be trimmed occasionally using nail clippers meant for pooches. Lastly, brush your mix’s teeth daily to prevent bacteria and other plagues.

Cost

The price of a Poodle mix with Newfoundland is between $500 and $1,500 or higher if you opt for pups that have been bred from pedigree parents. Make sure you buy from a reputable breeder who provides background info on the parents to sire the hybrid.

Where to Adopt

If you decide that adopting a Poodle mix with Newfoundland is the most ideal option for you, start at your local shelter or check with the rescue groups for Newfoundlands and Poodles.

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