Newfoundland dogs are known for being big, fluffy, and perhaps a bit slobbery.

But there are certain traits of this breed only the parents can understand!

1. Newfies are always there to cheer their moms and dads up

You are my sunshine, my only

sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey. You’ll never know dear, how much I

love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.

A photo posted by Stuckerson’s Oscar Wilde (@oscars_wilde) on Dec 6, 2015 at 11:57am PST

  2. They are also awesome team mates  

A photo posted by Charley Reynolds (@charleyreynoldsglass) on Oct 9, 2015 at 9:58am PDT

 

3. Newfies LOVE to frolic in the snow as much as possible

 

A photo posted by @sposodenis on

Dec 6, 2015 at 5:10pm PST

  4. They also tend to get along great with other Newfies, even strangers!  

A photo posted by Kirk the Newfoundland (@kirkthenewf) on Dec 5, 2015 at 12:06pm PST

 

5. These two have been best buddies since they met as puppies!

 

A photo posted by Mickey Cochran

(@oibmickey) on Dec 6, 2015 at 6:57am

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  6. Newfoundland parents understand their dogs love napping   

A photo posted by Gimli the Newfoundland (@gimligentlegiantnewfie) on Nov 30, 2015 at 9:09pm PST

 

6. They will nap literally everywhere with anyone

 

A photo posted by Mickey Cochran

(@oibmickey) on Dec 6, 2015 at 6:05pm

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  7. In case you missed it, Newfoundlands also are super into water  

A photo posted by Gimli the Newfoundland (@gimligentlegiantnewfie) on Dec 3, 2015 at 4:07pm PST

 

8. They may pretend they aren’t, but it’s usually a dead giveaway

 

A photo posted by Boston, Tully, Bowie

and Kekoa (@bostonpopsgreatesthits) on Sep 25, 2015 at 6:19pm

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  9. Seriously, so majestic.  

A photo posted by Eugenie (Gabriella) Black (@gabsumbrella) on Dec 2, 2015 at 12:05pm PST

 

10. Sometimes Newfies get a bad rap when they are being naughty and others see it

 

bad dog? #Newfoundland

#Newfoundlands #Newfie #newfies #newf #newfs #baddog #naughtydog #naughtynewfie

#destructive #mydogiscutest #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogs_of_instagram #dogs #dog

#puppy #puppies #annarbor #michigan

A photo posted by Kirk the Newfoundland (@kirkthenewf) on Nov 30, 2015 at 9:47am PST

  11. But this breed’s parents know that it’s really all about fun  

Whatever, his arm will grow back. #tbt #newfoundlands #dogs A photo posted by Lucinda Newf (@meesusnewf) on Nov 19, 2015 at 4:46am PST

 

12. Newfies are actually super smart, and can be trained to do all sorts of impressive stuff

 

Halloween costumes. Candy

was clearly secure and Oso (which is Bear in Spanish) went as a Marip(osa) or butterfly in

Spanish. #obsessed with my #newfoundlands #dogsofinstagram #newfiesarethebestdogsever

#dog #instadog #OreoandOso

A photo

posted by Oreo & Oso. The Newfs (@oreoandoso) on Nov 17, 2015

at 9:27pm PST

  13. Just look at Gimli! How does he do it?  

Now that’s some self control! ?? #HappyFriday ? A photo posted by Gimli the Newfoundland (@gimligentlegiantnewfie) on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:54am PST

 

14. But what Newfie parents understand more than anything is that their dog is totally huge

 

#Newfie #newfoundland

#newfie #terranova #dog #dogs #newfoundlands #abbracci #baci #baciabbracci

#bacieabbracci

A photo posted by ?Andrea

Marinoni?? (@o_n_e_87) on Nov 26, 2015 at 5:51am

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  15. Like take up the whole bed type big  

Cuddle buddies 🙂 @mackenzie2 #newfoundlandsofinstagram#cuddle #newfie #kids #sleep

A photo posted by newfoundlandsofinstagram (@newfoundlandsofinstagram) on Jul 8, 2013 at 12:00pm PDT

 

16. But size doesn’t matter – Newfies always offer love, support, and respect.

 

All aboard the train with Evie

and Gibby? my uncle clearly loves having two HUGE Newfoundlands? #puppies #dogs #uncle

#newfoundlands

A photo posted by Abbey Clark

(@flyingpigsss) on Nov 21, 2015 at 7:51am

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