General Appearance: The Newfoundland is a large, heavily coated, well balanced dog that is deep-bodied, heavily boned, muscular, and strong. A good specimen of the breed has dignity and proud head carriage.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS

• Average height for adult dogs is 28 inches, for adult bitches, 26 inches
• Approximate weight of adult dogs ranges from 130 to 150 pounds, adult bitches from 100 to 120 pounds.
• The dog's appearance is more massive throughout than the bitch's
• Large size is desirable, but never at the expense of balance, structure, and correct gait.
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