The Newfoundlands does fine in apartments. They don't need lots of spaces so they should adapt well to apartment-living.

While Newfoundlands prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.

Newfoundlands do well with kids. As with any dog they should be monitored closely, they're unlikely to become aggressive.

Typically, Newfoundlands are friendly with strangers. They tend to be open and willing to trust those they don't know.

Typically, Newfoundlands get along well with other dogs or are easy to socialize with them. It's uncommon that they're overly agressive.

Newfoundlands don't bark very often of may never bark. Most barking is trained or in extreme situations.

Newfoundlands shed a medium amount. They will have seasonal shedding, but aren't terrible to clean up after.

Newfoundlands don't require very much effort for grooming. You'll just need to provide typical maintenance and baths.

A Newfoundland will need a moderate amount of exercise to be happy. You'll need to plan some basic walks or fetch during the day.

Typically, Newfoundlands are easy to train. They enjoy the bonding process with their owner and are quick to learn.

If you live in a cold climate, Newfoundlands will do extremely well and may even enjoy being outside in the chilly weather.

It's best not to have a Newfoundland in hot temperatures for long as it can be dangerous to their health.