Judi Adler

“Some of the reasons people want Newfoundland’s:
• I want a dog that’s good with children.
• I want a Newf because it loves the water.
• I saw one once; he was the most beautiful do I ever saw.
• I love that mellow, laid-back temperament.
• I love their glossy shiny coats. They have the softest fur. They’re just wonderful to pet.
• I want a really big dog. A really big dog.
• I like that they’re so devoted. I have always wanted a dog that loves me best.
• I’m very active. I love to hike, and camp, and I keep in shape running every day. A Newf can keep me company.
• I like that they don’t need a lot of exercise.
• They’re really expensive, but if I save up, I can afford to buy one.
• They’re rare, and they cost a lot. I can buy a female, breed her, and make lots of money.
• I work from 9 to 5. Because he’s placid, a Newf will handle my long absences okay.
• They’re good house dogs. I want my dog in the house with me all the time, sleeping on the foot of my bed at night.”
― Judi Adler, The Newfoundland Puppy: Early Care, Early Training