A diver, or Newfoundland, is one of the most benevolent and peaceful large dogs, capable of protecting its owner and protecting him from many troubles. We decided to stay on this breed, it is worth approaching the choice of a puppy with all thoroughness.
Breed and pedigree
If you choose a dog for participation in exhibitions and breeding work, be sure to study the pedigree. This should be done anyway, but with Newfoundlands you need to pay special attention to the number of champions in the family. The more of them, the higher the likelihood of getting a new champion from the puppy.
But if the puppy has a non-standard color (there are more white spots than necessary), smooth coat or an irregular bite are signs of a breed marriage. In addition, the puppy's excessive aggressiveness is also an additional reason to be on the alert. It is the soft and docile nature that is one of the most characteristic features of the breed, therefore, if the animal demonstrates a clear deviation from this criterion, this can be interpreted as a violation of the breed. Another option is that the baby is worried about something and he is sick, which is also a reason for refusal.
Little tricks
All healthy puppies should have good mobility and be moderately active. Toddler's coat is shiny, and eyes, nose and ears are clean, without any dirt or discharge. The puppy's belly should be firm but soft. The belly, inflated with a "drum", speaks of problems with digestion.
Pay attention to the size of the paws. In Newfoundland puppies, they are large and massive - this is a characteristic feature of the breed. In addition, the tail of the future diver must be wide at its base - when swimming, it will serve as a rudder for the dog.
choose me
Of course, the puppy should be chosen for his character. After all, this beautiful, large shaggy dog will become your faithful friend and helper for many years. Although all divers are very calm and do not show aggression, there are also a wide variety of specimens among them. You can use a variety of tricks to choose the one that suits you. Some advise rattling a bunch of keys over the ears of sleeping babies in order to identify the most curious and active. However, you should not get carried away with this method, since a loud sound can scare the puppies, and the mother of babies can show the fastest reaction in this situation.
Try to spend some time with the puppies and allow them to welcome you into their pack. Pay attention to which dog you like the most and see how he makes contact. It also happens that as soon as a person enters the room, one puppy immediately runs up to him, climbs onto his knees and looks with such a penetrating look that there is no longer any doubt.
