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Newfoundland Dog Breed Facts

  • 16/03/2011

The Newfoundland breed originated in Newfoundland due to importation by fishermen from Europe. This working dog helped fishermen to pull nets and bring in chopped wood from the forest. Newfoundland dogs have heavy coats that help them to sustain the cold during hard winters and also when swimming. They come in the colors of brown, white, grey, and black. There is another type, the Landseer whose coat is predominantly back with white patches usually around the chest, Landseers are among the most prized of Newfoundland colour types.

Fast Facts:

Length: 66 to 71 cm
Weight: 45 to 68 kg
Average lifespan: 8 to 10 years

This large breed of dog has very strong life saving instincts that help them to be extremely capable of rescue maneuvers, especially in the water. Newfoundland dogs are not only comfortable in the water, but also on land. Today this breed competes quite often in obedience, tracking, agility, and carting. Calm and very loyal, the Newfoundland is a true friend whose nickname "gentle giant" is well earned.

Traits and Behavior

Devoted and active, the Newfoundland has a sweet disposition which makes them great as pets. This breed is considered as stereotypically large, heavily coated, and muscular. Newfoundlands are very strong dogs, which makes them perfect not only as pets but as working dogs as well. Since Newfoundlands are such large dogs, they are prone to several health issues like hip dysplasia and heart defects.

Did You Know?

The Newfoundland dogs are most particularly suited to Newfoundland and places like it because of their thick heavy coat. The coat of a Newfoundland is double layered which helps to protect them against harsh winters and icy waters.

Once exported into England, the Newfoundland dog was extensively bred, and lines kept pure to pedigree standards. Today the majority of Newfoundlands, even in Newfoundland, are descended from ancestors that were born in England.

The Newfoundland dog is extremely capable of bringing drowning victims onto shore quickly and easily. The breed has a large lung capacity that enables them to swim long distances for extended periods of time.

A Newfoundland holds the record for rescuing the most people from drowning in a single day, in the early part of the 20th century 92 people were saved from a sinking ship during a snow storm. The people on board threw a rope into the water which was retrieved by the dog and taken to shore. Once the rope had been secured on a buoy the stricken crew were able to use it to find their way to shore.

Newfoundlands are renowned for their gentle temperament and willing to please nature. You can buy cheap dog food online and save money by using a website like The Animal Zone to compare pet supplies prices.

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