Feathers and Fleece Farm is known for the newest up and coming breed for therapy dogs. This breed is the Newfkom. What is so special about the Newfkom you ask? Let us explain...
The Newfkom is a hybrid breed where a purebred Newfoundland is bred to a purebred Komondor. The reason will blow your mind!
The Newfoundland is one of the most well rounded dogs. They are kind, gentle, playful and so much more! Recently businessinsider.com published and article on the best dog breeds. The Newfoundland was in the top 10! "Known as “nature’s babysitter,” Newfoundland Dogs are the absolute sweetest." They went on to say "These gentle giants are highly loyal and easy to train, and are legendary for their docile temper." Who wouldn't want this breed?!?!
But there is a down side. Newfoundlands tend to drool and shed in excess. One shake of the head and you will find yourself drenched in puppy saliva. Not to mention that the Newfoundland not only sheds regularly but will intensely "blow their coat" with the seasons. This will leave you constantly cleaning hair and drool from yourself and your home.
Now let's take a look at the Komondor. The Komondor is part of the working group. They are best described as dignified, brave, and loyal. They are a protector and bond with their flock whether that be people or animals. The Komondor is most well known for their "mop" like hair. However, most people are unaware that if their dreadlocks did not exist their coat would be very poodle like. They are hypoallergenic and non-shedding. The Komondor is also not a drooling breed.
When the Komondor is bred to the Newfoundland it creates a non-shedding, non-drooling, enormous and cuddly best friend! No wonder they are such amazing therapy dogs!
The Newfkom has the gentle, docile, and cuddly personality of the Newfoundland with the loyalty, non-shedding, non-drooling characteristics of the Komondor. Plus these guys are HUGE! With the stocky build of the Newfoundland and the height of the Komondor, your sweet and cuddly best friend weighs in around 150lbs!
