Newfoundland Health Guide

Complete health profile covering disease predispositions, vital statistics, and preventive care recommendations for Newfoundland.

Vital Statistics

Lifespan9–10 years
Weight Range45.36–68.04 kg
Height Range66.04–71.12 cm

Disease Predispositions (8)

Newfoundland is predisposed to the following health conditions. 5 are hereditary.

ConditionCategoryRisk LevelHereditaryScreening
Subaortic Stenosis N/A Moderate No Annual exam
Hip Dysplasia N/A Moderate No Annual exam
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus N/A Moderate No Annual exam
Elbow Dysplasia N/A Moderate Yes Annual exam
Subaortic Stenosis (SAS) N/A Moderate Yes Annual exam
Cystinuria N/A Moderate Yes Annual exam
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) N/A Moderate Yes Annual exam
Osteosarcoma N/A Moderate Yes Annual exam

Obesity & Weight Management

Obesity Risk LevelHigh
Ideal Body Condition Score4

Genetic Screening

CHIC Required TestsHip Dysplasia; Elbow Dysplasia; Cardiac Evaluation; Cystinuria
Dystocia RiskModerate

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