Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022
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- Are Newfoundlands Aggressive Towards Strangers?
- Are Newfoundlands Aggressive Towards their Owners?
- Are Newfoundlands Aggressive Towards other Dogs?
- Are Newfoundlands Afraid of Strangers?
- Are Newfoundlands Afraid of Other Dogs?
- Do Newfoundlands Have Non-Social Fears?
- Do Newfoundlands Get Along Well With Other Dogs?
- Are Newfoundlands Easy to Train?
- Do Newfoundlands Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?
- Do Newfoundlands Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?
- Do Newfoundlands have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?
- Are Newfoundlands Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?
- Are Newfoundlands Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?
- Are Newfoundlands Playful? What is the Energy Level of Newfoundlands
- Conclusion on Newfoundland Temperament
Introduction to the Temperament of the Newfoundland
The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Newfoundland out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.
In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Newfoundland based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Newfoundland breed.
We obtained our description of the temperament of Newfoundland by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.
The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.
Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Newfoundland.
The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.
The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.
The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:
- Aggression towards stranger
- Aggression towards its owner
- Aggression towards other dogs
- How well they get along with other dogs
- Fear of strangers
- Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
- Fear of other dogs
- Separation anxiety
- Clinginess
- Trainability/ Stubbornness
- Prey drive
- Excitability
- Touch sensitivity
- Energy level
In this article, we will discuss the score of the Newfoundland for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Newfoundland.
The summary table below shows the score of the Newfoundland for the different behavioral characteristics.
High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.
| Behavior | Score |
|---|---|
| Stranger Directed Fear | 6.6 percent |
| Prey Drive | 48.4 percent |
| Excitability | 40.6 percent |
| Attachment Attention Seeking | 37.6 percent |
| Nonsocial Fear | 35.3 percent |
| Dog Rivalry | 32.6 percent |
| Separation Related Behavior | 29.8 percent |
| Energy Level | 27.6 percent |
| Dog Directed Aggression | 27.0 percent |
| Touch Sensitivity | 26.0 percent |
| Dog Directed Fear | 24.9 percent |
| Stubbornness | 24.9 percent |
| Owner Directed Aggression | 21.2 percent |
| Stranger Directed Aggression | 15.8 percent |
Note that with proper training, you can better your Newfoundland`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Newfoundland, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.
I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.
Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Newfoundland.
See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.
Are Newfoundlands Aggressive Towards Strangers?
Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.
Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.
Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.
Newfoundlands are not aggressive towards strangers.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks very low for aggression towards strangers.
The Newfoundland ranks number 108 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 15.8 %.
Other dog breeds that are not aggressive towards strangers just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Borzoi | 16.9 % |
| 106 | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | 16.3 % |
| 107 | Chinook | 16.0 % |
| 108 | Newfoundland | 15.8 % |
| 109 | Bulldog | 15.6 % |
| 110 | English Setter | 15.1 % |
| 111 | French Bulldog | 14.4 % |
The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Newfoundlands Aggressive Towards their Owners?
Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.
Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.
A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.
Newfoundlands are quite a bit aggressive towards their owners.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks high for aggression towards its owner.
The Newfoundland ranks number 44 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has an owner-directed-aggression score of 21.2 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit owner-aggressive just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Owner-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Saint Bernard | 22.6 % |
| 42 | Chinese Crested | 22.1 % |
| 43 | English Springer Spaniel | 21.9 % |
| 44 | Newfoundland | 21.2 % |
| 45 | Samoyed | 20.9 % |
| 46 | Papillon | 20.5 % |
| 47 | Miniature Schnauzer | 20.1 % |
The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Newfoundlands Aggressive Towards other Dogs?
Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.
A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs
A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.
Newfoundlands are not aggressive towards other dogs.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks very low for aggression towards other dogs.
The Newfoundland ranks number 102 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a dog-directed aggression score of 27.0 %.
Other dog breeds that are not dog-aggressive just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank | Breed | Dog-Directed-Aggression Score |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Dingo | 27.7 % |
| 100 | Labrador Retriever | 27.6 % |
| 101 | Norwegian Elkhound | 27.2 % |
| 102 | Newfoundland | 27.0 % |
| 103 | Golden Retriever | 26.7 % |
| 104 | Chinook | 26.3 % |
| 105 | Brittany | 25.7 % |
The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:
Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.
Are Newfoundlands Afraid of Strangers?
Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.
Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.
Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.
Newfoundlands are not fearful of strangers.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks very low for fear of strangers.
The Newfoundland ranks number 119 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a stranger-directed-fear score of 6.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are not stranger-fearful just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank | Breed | Stranger-Directed-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Keeshond | 7.7 % |
| 117 | Scottish Terrier | 7.7 % |
| 118 | French Bulldog | 7.7 % |
| 119 | Newfoundland | 6.6 % |
| 120 | Giant Schnauzer | 5.7 % |
| 121 | Siberian Husky | 4.9 % |
| 122 | Norwegian Elkhound | 4.0 % |
The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:
Are Newfoundlands Afraid of Other Dogs?
Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.
A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.
Newfoundlands are a little bit fearful of other dogs.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks low for fear of other dogs.
The Newfoundland ranks number 93 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a dog-directed-fear score of 24.9 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit other-dog-fearful just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Dog-Directed-Fear Rank | Breed | Dog-Directed-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Bouvier des Flandres | 25.7 % |
| 91 | Pit Bull | 25.2 % |
| 92 | Great Dane | 24.9 % |
| 93 | Newfoundland | 24.9 % |
| 94 | Schipperke | 24.3 % |
| 95 | Alaskan Malamute | 23.7 % |
| 96 | Akita | 23.4 % |
The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:
Do Newfoundlands Have Non-Social Fears?
Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.
Newfoundlands are somewhat fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks average for non-social fear.
The Newfoundland ranks number 54 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a nonsocial-fear score of 35.3 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat nonsocial-fearful just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Nonsocial-Fear Rank | Breed | Nonsocial-Fear Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Boston Terrier | 35.6 % |
| 52 | Poodle (Miniature) | 35.6 % |
| 53 | Miniature Schnauzer | 35.5 % |
| 54 | Newfoundland | 35.3 % |
| 55 | Samoyed | 34.9 % |
| 56 | Boxer | 34.5 % |
| 57 | Bullmastiff | 33.2 % |
The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:
The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:
Do Newfoundlands Get Along Well With Other Dogs?
Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.
These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.
Newfoundlands are a little bit competitive when dealing with other dogs.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks low on dog rivalry.
The Newfoundland ranks number 81 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a dog-rivalry score of 32.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit competition-driven just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Dog-Rivalry Rank | Breed | Dog-Rivalry Score |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Doberman Pinscher | 33.1 % |
| 79 | Boxer | 32.8 % |
| 80 | Miniature Schnauzer | 32.6 % |
| 81 | Newfoundland | 32.6 % |
| 82 | West Highland White Terrier | 32.5 % |
| 83 | Vizsla | 31.7 % |
| 84 | Borzoi | 31.5 % |
The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:
The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.
Are Newfoundlands Easy to Train?
Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.
Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.
Newfoundlands are quite a bit easy to train.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks high for trainability.
The Newfoundland ranks number 41 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the trainability of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a trainability score of 75.1 %.
Other dog breeds that are quite a bit easy to train just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Trainability Rank | Breed | Trainability Score |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 76.3 % |
| 39 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 76.0 % |
| 40 | Bouvier des Flandres | 75.8 % |
| 41 | Newfoundland | 75.1 % |
| 42 | Havanese | 74.7 % |
| 43 | Anatolian Shepherd | 73.6 % |
| 44 | Airedale Terrier | 73.5 % |
The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:
The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:
Learn more about how intelligent the Newfoundland is and how the intelligence of the Newfoundland affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Newfoundland is.
Do Newfoundlands Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?
Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.
Newfoundlands are somewhat into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks average for small-pet-chasing.
The Newfoundland ranks number 60 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a chasing score of 48.4 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat into chasing after smaller pets just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Chasing Rank | Breed | Chasing Score |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Greyhound | 50.9 % |
| 58 | Boston Terrier | 50.7 % |
| 59 | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | 50.2 % |
| 60 | Newfoundland | 48.4 % |
| 61 | Boxer | 48.3 % |
| 62 | Belgian Tervuren | 48.2 % |
| 63 | Cocker Spaniel (American) | 48.0 % |
The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:
The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.
Do Newfoundlands Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?
Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.
These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.
Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.
Newfoundlands are a little bit attachment/attention-seeking.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks low for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.
The Newfoundland ranks number 93 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 37.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit attachment/attention-seeking just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank | Breed | Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Keeshond | 39.7 % |
| 91 | German Shorthaired Pointer | 38.6 % |
| 92 | Alaskan Husky | 37.8 % |
| 93 | Newfoundland | 37.6 % |
| 94 | Standard Schnauzer | 37.0 % |
| 95 | Treeing Walker Coonhound | 36.0 % |
| 96 | Dingo | 35.6 % |
The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:
The dog breeds that are aloof are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.
Do Newfoundlands have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?
Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.
These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.
They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.
Newfoundlands are a little bit prone to developing separation anxiety.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks low for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.
The Newfoundland ranks number 82 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a separation anxiety score of 29.8 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Separation-Related-Behavior Rank | Breed | Separation-Related-Behavior Score |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | German Shepherd | 30.7 % |
| 80 | Anatolian Shepherd | 30.5 % |
| 81 | Poodle (Standard) | 30.0 % |
| 82 | Newfoundland | 29.8 % |
| 83 | Doberman Pinscher | 29.4 % |
| 84 | Shiba Inu | 29.1 % |
| 85 | Shetland Sheepdog | 29.0 % |
The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
- Chinese Crested
- Miniature Pinscher
- Australian Silky Terrier
The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.
Are Newfoundlands Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?
Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.
These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.
Newfoundlands are somewhat touch-sensitive.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks average for touch sensitivity.
The Newfoundland ranks number 69 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has a touch-sensitivity score of 26.0 %.
Other dog breeds that are somewhat touch-sensitive just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Touch-Sensitivity Rank | Breed | Touch-Sensitivity Score |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | American Pit Bull Terrier | 26.6 % |
| 67 | Great Dane | 26.5 % |
| 68 | Weimaraner | 26.3 % |
| 69 | Newfoundland | 26.0 % |
| 70 | Old English Sheepdog | 25.6 % |
| 71 | Shetland Sheepdog | 25.6 % |
| 72 | Belgian Tervuren | 25.5 % |
The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:
The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.
Are Newfoundlands Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?
Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:
- going for walks
- car trips
- sound of the doorbell
- arrival of visitors, and
- the owner arriving home
Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.
Newfoundlands are a little bit hyper (excitable).
This is because the Newfoundland ranks low for excitability.
The Newfoundland ranks number 78 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has an excitability score of 40.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are a little bit excitable just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Excitability Rank | Breed | Excitability Score |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Ibizan Hound | 42.2 % |
| 76 | English Bulldog | 41.9 % |
| 77 | Shetland Sheepdog | 41.7 % |
| 78 | Newfoundland | 40.6 % |
| 79 | Bouvier des Flandres | 40.6 % |
| 80 | Bernese Mountain Dog | 40.1 % |
| 81 | Standard Schnauzer | 39.3 % |
The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:
- Australian Silky Terrier
- Fox Terrier (Smooth)
- American Eskimo Dog
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.
Are Newfoundlands Playful? What is the Energy Level of Newfoundlands
Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.
Newfoundlands are not energetic.
This is because the Newfoundland ranks very low for energy level.
The Newfoundland ranks number 113 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.
This information is based on what 28 Newfoundland owners reported on the temperament of their Newfoundland in a research survey.
Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Newfoundland has an energy-level score of 27.6 %.
Other dog breeds that are not energetic just like the Newfoundland are listed in the table below
| Energy-Level Rank | Breed | Energy-Level Score |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Basset Hound | 29.2 % |
| 111 | Mastiff (English) | 29.0 % |
| 112 | Chinook | 28.0 % |
| 113 | Newfoundland | 27.6 % |
| 114 | Whippet | 26.2 % |
| 115 | Chow Chow | 23.9 % |
| 116 | Lhasa Apso | 23.7 % |
The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:
The dog breeds that are laziest are the:
See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.
Conclusion on Newfoundland Temperament
The temperament of your Newfoundland comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Newfoundland is exposed to.
You cannot change your Newfoundland`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Newfoundland to.
Exposing your Newfoundland to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Newfoundland to what you desire.
Again, with proper training, you can better your Newfoundland`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.
I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.
Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Newfoundland.
If you think the Newfoundland is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Newfoundlands cost and Newfoundland puppy buying guide.
Also, see our list of reputable Newfoundland breeders in the United States and the prices of their Newfoundland puppies.
28 people is not a large enough sample. I have taken this survey myself and I am sure there were more owners involved, so these statistics must be very old. Just as a guess, a disproportionate number of these 28 owners must have had teenage Newfs. Newfoundlands take several years to mature from giant puppies to adults, and yes, most well bred ones do end up with the legendary Newf temperament.
Thank you for your feedback. The newfoundland has a very good temperament based on the analysis we have done. In fact, it ranks 23 out of 125 dog breeds that we analyzed for good temperament. We hope you and your newfs enjoy your companionship!