Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Cheerful
Intelligent
Social
Gentle
Courageous
Loyal
Sweet

Jarkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Newfoundlands shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Avoid Jarkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Newfoundland if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

tibetan mastiff

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Cream
Pied
Brindle

Jarkies are known for their coat length.

Newfoundlands have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Jarkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Newfoundland can have a litter of 9-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Jarkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Newfoundlands are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Jarkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Newfoundland breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Entropion
Cataract
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Jarkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Newfoundland has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Jarkies require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Newfoundlands need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Jarkies are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Newfoundland dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Affection, Walk, Cuddlimg, Play, Love, Kisses, Cuddling

Making friends, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Attention, Shopping, Slow walking, Sniffing, Walk, Play, Groom, Cuddle, Swim, Eat

Jarkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Jarkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Newfoundlands are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jarkie, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Newfoundland, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jarkies usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Newfoundlands usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Jarkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Newfoundlands have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Ideally, Jarkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Newfoundland should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Jarkie feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 130-150 pound (59 - 68 kg) Newfoundland feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Jarkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Newfoundland is somewhere $4.20 - $4.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jarkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Newfoundland is between $126 - $143. This makes an average of $1512 - $1716 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Jarkies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Newfoundland is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Jarkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Newfoundlands are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Jarkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Newfoundlands make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Jarkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Newfoundlands are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Jarkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Newfoundlands are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.