Newfoundland Dogs

Did You Know?

Newfoundland dogs were originally bred as working dogs for fishermen in Newfoundland, which is a territory on Canada’s Atlantic Ocean border. The biggest ever recorded Newfoundland dog was seven feet long and over 180 pounds!

Newfoundland Dog Health

Newfoundland dogs have an average lifespan between 8 to 10 years and can be susceptible to various health complications. Here is a list of potential health issues to keep an eye on as the proud owner of a Newfoundland dog.

Condition	Cost to Treat
Bloat / Gastric Torsion	$1,500 to $7,500
Addison’s Disease	$2,400 per year
Hypothyroidism	$10 to $30 per month
Cushing’s Disease	$500 to $2,000
Pulmonic Stenosis	$15,000 to $20,000
Patent Ductus Arteriosus	$2,500 to $5,000
Aortic Stenosis	$3,000 to $6,000
IMT	$500 to $1,000
Degenerative Myelopathy	Varies
Hip Dysplasia	$4,000 to $6,000
Elbow Dysplasia	$3,000 to $5,000
Patellar Luxation	$1,500 to $3,000
Epilepsy	$200 to $15,000
Von Willebrand Disease	$500 to $1,000
Osteochondrosis	Varies
Entropion	$300 to $1,500
Ectropion	$300 to $1,500
Ligament Tear	$3,000 to $6,000
Cataracts	$2,000 to $3,000

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Pet Insurance Can Help

Pet health insurance covers major medical issues like accidents and illnesses. As you can see from the chart above, Newfoundland dogs are susceptible to quite a few potential health issues. This is common for purebred dogs and even more common for large, purebred dogs. This chart provides a more detailed breakdown of what pet insurance covers.

✓ Accidents	✓ Illnesses
✓ X-Rays, Blood Tests, etc.	✓ Surgery
✓ Hereditary Conditions	✓ Hospitalization
✓ Congenital Conditions	✓ Prescription Medications
✓ Chronic Conditions	✓ Emergency Care
✓ Cancer	✓ Specialty Care
✓ Diagnostic Treatment	✓ Alternative Treatment
X Pre-Existing Conditions	X Preventative Care