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St. John's Water Dog
extinct dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The St. John's Water Dog, also known as the St. John's dog or lesser Newfoundland, was a country-bred dog (a dog raised for a specific purpose, not for its appearance) domestic dog breed from Newfoundland. Little is known about the types that were incorporated into its genetic makeup, although it was probably a random mix of old English, Irish and Portuguese working dogs.
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They were the favorite dogs of fishermen because they possessed extraordinary qualities such as good temperament and good working behavior. The number of St. John's Water Dogs began to decline in the early 20th century. By the early 1980s, the variety had become extinct.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for its well-being.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the St. John's Water Dog
Our selection
Dry food suited to the St. John's Water Dog
Origins & history
A story told
The St. John's Water Dog was the ancestor of modern retrievers, including the Flat Coated Retriever, the Curly Coated Retriever, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, the Golden Retriever and the Labrador Retriever. They were also called water dogs because of their love for water and their water-resistant coat. The St. John's dog was also an ancestor of the Newfoundland dog, probably through breeding with mastiffs brought to the island by generations of Portuguese fishermen who had been fishing offshore since the 15th century. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, St. John's dogs were exported from Newfoundland to England. These dogs were crossed with other dogs to create the retrievers or gun dogs.
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What human age for a st. john's water dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a st. john's water dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about St. John's Water Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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