Dog Health Questions: My newfoundland dog too slow and easygoing to respond for anything?

i have a newfoundland dog who is about 2 years old. The problem is that he acts and behaves as if he is a 15 year old who 's too old to be active and playful for anything. Often he is extremely slow to respond to commands, even though he understands the commands since he went to dog training school.

if i take him for a walk, he doesn't feel like walking and would stand at 1 place smelling surfaces. I tried to play fetch and ball with him, but he lacked any motivation or desire to catch the ball. He simply is not interested in anything at all, and all he does is just sit at one place quietly.

I used to have a german sheperd who lived for 15 years, and he was so active, playful and energetic all the time. He would run to fetch ball and jump and often i had to pull with him leash because he walked so fast.

Compared to my previous german sheperd, the newfoundland is just too lazy and lethargic.

I am afraid with such laziness my newfie will become obese. what to do?

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They are supposed to be active dogs, but each of them have thier own unique personality. Maybe he has a thyroid condition, sometimes dogs with thyroid problems are alot less active and if he becomes obese then you will have more difficulties. Wait till his next vet appointment and ask them if they could do a thyroid test on him, just a suggestion. Good luck.

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• your dog will not become obese unless you over feed him.
  newfies are not Frisbee dogs...they do however LOVE the water.
  their pace is slow and steady.
  research your breed.


• jump into a river and pretend you are drowning. His instincts should take over and he will go rescue you. They are water dogs, they love to swim right?
  
  Or...Do you want to trade dogs? I have an Italian Greyhound that sounds like he would be a perfect match for you. I prefer the easy going dogs myself.


• i hate to say it, but you might want to go to the vet. have them take a look to make sure he is ok, and if u are almost sure he isn't sick, just take him anyways so you can be sure. Best senaro, he has a flu or something that he will soon get over so he can be energetic again. And as wierd as it sounds, its better that something is wrong with him so he can get rid of it and be better again. hope it helps :)