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A Big Newfoundland Looked Sorry Beside His Mountain of Newspaper

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A mountain of newspaper shreds sits to the side of a very large, very sorry dog. A brown Newfoundland named Chester sits with his ears lowered and his dark eyes turned to the side, his thick coat looking a little rumpled. Strips of paper cover the floor and spill over a basket of laundry, and a pair of slippers lies beside the wall. It looks like a snowstorm made out of the news.

Newfoundlands are big, gentle dogs with thick coats and sweet personalities. They are known for patience and loyalty, and they like to stay close to their families. Despite their calm nature, a young Newfoundland can be very destructive when bored. Paper is soft, easy to tear and fun to shake, so a pile of newspaper is hard to resist. Big dogs also tend to carry stress with them, so a regular routine of walks and meals helps keep them settled.

A good plan is to provide a variety of chew toys and to keep paper out of reach. Small amounts of newsprint are usually harmless, but a big mouthful can cause stomach upset, so call your vet if you are worried. Newfoundlands also need regular grooming and moderate exercise. A big dog who gets enough of both is calmer indoors.

Chester sits quietly beside his paper mountain, the very picture of regret. At least the news is shorter than it used to be.

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