We found out about a Landseer in Ozark Missouri yesterday. He is 5, he is neutered, has had all shots. He is under the watchful eye of a rescue but they did not have large enough facities for this 150lb boy. He is currently being boarded at a Vet clinic. We were so tempted as we have always wanted a Newf. Because we have Hot Shot, 4 years old, 150 lb Berner, we weighed all the pros and cons and couldnt get past the fact that there would need to be a dominant male and we could not chance a set back with Hot Shot. He was from an abusive home and it has taken us over a year to get him to the point he is now. 2 older 150 lb dogs may have worked but we just couldnt take the chance that either would get hurt or be unhappy.
With permission from the lady at the rescue here is what I know of his story.
Sampson is beautiful, his former owners were older I was told, a couple, the man was large and had no problem but the woman was intimidated by his size. This boy needs a forever home that has experience with handling a dog of his size. I wish it had been mine but after much thought it could not be. They are trying to get him with a Newf Rescue but in the mean time he is in a boarding kennel. Not a ideal place for such a large boy. He needs large fenced yard and needs to be allow inside. He has been around other dogs and doesnt pay any attention to the barking at the kennel. A behavorist has checked him out and found no sign of agression. I dont know if he has been around children but typically a Newf would be good with children however; due to his size and age I would think they would need to be older children.
he can be seen at Petfinder http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14678612
Good luck Sampson....