Yeah , EntlebuchersAppenzellers are not very popular dogs , so I understand they can be very few of them in your locality and harded to find puppies . OP , I am worried that an IGWhippet won ' t fair too well during the colder months in Newfoundland . These dogs do like being out and stretching their legs , and they do get cold very easily because of their lower fat ratios and nearly naked coats . I had a friend who moved from Michigan to Florida mainly because her IG was miserable in the cold and had the canine version of Seasonal Affective Disorder . OP , Have you looked at Borzoi ' s ? Again , they are heavy shedder ' s but they fair better in the winter , and they are sight hounds . I only fear for your rodent family members . Otherwise I ' d look into getting a Basenji . Just my $ 0 . 02 .