The Newfoundland, Gentle Giant

A wonderful introduction to all aspects of the Newfoundland Dog by a breeder/judge who has been involved with Newfoundlands for over half a century. Chapter 1 gives a complete and honest assessment of the breed's characteristics and what you need to know to decide if a Newfie is the dog for you. Later chapters cover the breed's fascinating history and how the dog's were used; the breed standard; and how to choose the right Newfoundland. The chapter on caring for your new puppy includes useful advice on helping your puppy adjust, puppy proofing your home, the need for play and training and how to do that, feeding, exercise needs, health care, and grooming. Chapters on the adult Newfoundland cover diet, health and housing, health problems, grooming, and caring for an aging Newf.

Learn about activities you can do with your Newfoundland, including hiking and packing, carting, water rescue, therapy work, obedience, tracking and agility. There are even chapters on Newfoundlands around the world, breeding Newfs, and raising puppies, plus a handy list of references. You will enjoy photos from all around the world as well as the timesless drawings by Alan Riley. This is a great book for the new or prospective owner, and a good reference for those more experienced in the breed.

Joanne Riley has been involved with raising, training and judging Newfoundlands since 1963. She and her husband are members of the Newfoundland Club of America, where JoAnn has served in many capacities through the years, including past president, and past chairperson of the both the Standard Committee and the Judges' Education Committe.. She was the first Chairman of the NCA Judges Education Committee. She was also one of the first Newfoundland Club of America Water Test judges. JoAnn began judging in 1976 and has sinced judged dogs at several national specialties and in several European countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Her international overview of the breed gives her a larger picture of the breed than most. JoAnn is currently approved by the American Kennel Club to judge most of the Working Group in the USA, and has judged some of those breeds abroad as well.
Evironmentalists and lovers of the outdoors, the Rileys also wrote the book "Taking Your Dog Backpacking"