Newfoundland

Novofundlandský pes

Newfoundland – front view — Photo: illryion, CC BY 2.0, source

Newfoundland – head — Photo: Pllopis, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Newfoundland – puppy — Photo: Ken Eckert, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Canada
Category	Giant
Height at withers	63–71 cm
Weight	45–70 kg
Life span	8–10 years

Recognition features

Large, massive dog with a dense water-resistant coat
Most often black, also brown or black-and-white (Landseer)
Broad head and gentle expression

Purpose

A working dog of Newfoundland fishermen that hauled nets and rescued drowning people; it has webbed feet.

History

From the island of Newfoundland the breed reached England in the early 19th century; Lord Byron made his dog Boatswain famous.

Coat

Double, oily, water-resistant coat; black, brown or white-and-black.

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