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Newfoundland
VS
Large Münsterländer
Newfoundland vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Newfoundland and Large Münsterländer side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Newfoundland
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 71 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
52 – 68 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 10 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Newfoundland
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Giant
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, water‑loving working dog with a dense, heavy‑shedding coat and notable drooling. Calm, loyal, and gentle with children, it needs close family contact, kind training, moderate exercise, careful grooming, space, and proactive health care for joints, heart, and bloat.
About Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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