Description and history of the Newfoundland dog breed
Description: The Newfoundland is a massive and strong dog. The head is large, broad and heavy with a slightly arched crown. This breed has a wide muzzle that is deep, but rather short. The nose is black (except for a brown nose in the bronze-colored dog). Teeth are in a level or scissor bite. This dog has deep-set brown eyes that are relatively small compared to the overall face. The ears are triangular in shape with rounded ends and are also relatively small; this gives the head a broader look. The legs are well muscled and straight, with cat feet that are webbed. The tail is broad at the base and strong, hanging down.
The Newfoundland dog has a double coat that is resistant to water, with the outer coat being oily and moderately long. It can be straight or wavy. The undercoat is dense and smooth and also oily. With an indoor dog, they tend to lose their oily undercoat. The color is most commonly black. Then you see reflections of black and blue, brown, gray, white with black markings, and black with white markings. The height of the dog is 27 to 29 inches, and the bitch is 25 to 27 inches. The dog weighs between 130 and 150 pounds, and the bitch between 100 and 120 pounds. This generates a life expectancy of between 9 and 15 years.
History: The Newfoundland breed is believed to originate from Viking Age dogs or nomadic Indian dogs. There is some belief that the Newfoundland is a close relative of the Labrador, but this has not been proven. This dog has helped fishermen off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. His job was to pull the nets and help pull the ropes from the boats to shore. They were used to rescue things that fell overboard, including people. In his history, the Newfoundland has pulled carts, helped deliver the mail, pulled milk delivery carts, hauled loads and packages, and has always been an instinctive water rescue dog.
In 1919, a Newfoundland dog brought the lifeboat to shore with 20 castaways and was awarded a gold medal for his valiant efforts. In World War II, Newfoundland transported supplies and ammunition for the army, with blizzard conditions in Antarctica surrounding them. This is a beautiful dog that is a wonderful companion and continues to excel in water trials, does well in competitive obedience, on carries, in backpacking, and makes a good guard and watch dog.