What are the cons of a Newfoundland dog?

As a person with disabilities having a low energy dog that loves to be cuddled and brushed is the best. I would walk them every day but if I had a flare up I know if couldn't walk them that day it wasn't being a bad owner. Also you can walk them at night and no one will approach or harass you. read more

Cons - drool, sheds a lot, genetic health problems (like forelimb anomaly), burpy. Because of their size medical care can be expensive. Also they are not guard dogs, they will, when properly socialized, become friends with anyone. read more

General Dog Discussions i was planning on getting one and i want to go swimming with it over the summer.by the way, i don't care if they're so big they take up the whole bed. read more