Strengthening
the Human/Canine
Bond in Savannah, GA
What the SKC does
The Savannah Kennel Club's mission is the community’s leading authority on all things dog, acting as the premier resource for dog lovers, from the fancier to the everyday owner.
Our purpose is to improve the human canine bond, promote responsible dog ownership, preserve pure bred dogs, and bring the Savannah canine community together.
Breed of the Month
- Newfoundland Dog-
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Temperament: Devoted, Sweet, Patient
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Group: Working
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Height: 26-28 inches
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Weight: 100-150 pounds
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Life Expectancy: 9-10 years
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Popularity: 46 of 210 (2025 AKC Survey)
The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful 'nanny dog' for kids.
A male Newfoundland can weigh up to 150 pounds and stand 28 inches at the shoulder; females typically go 100 to 120 pounds. The Newfie head is majestic, the expression soft and soulful. The outer coat is flat and coarse. Standard colors are gray, brown, black, and a black-and-white coat called "Landseer", named for artist Sir Edwin Landseer, who popularized the look in his paintings. The Newfie breed standard says that a sweet temperament is the "most important single characteristic of the breed." The Newf's sterling character is expressed in their affinity for kids. Trusting and trainable, Newfoundlands respond well to gentle guidance. These noble giants are among the world's biggest dogs, and acquiring a pet that could outweigh you comes with obvious challenges.
