Newfoundland

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History/Origin
Back in the 1880s, there used to be two common types of dogs found in the eastern coast of Newfoundland, Canada. In this place, fishermen visit the cod banks, where large, long-coated dogs (Newfoundland) and lightly built, smooth-coated dogs (Labrador) usually work to pull fishnets and other heavy equipment. Today, the kind of dogs in the said area is simply identified as Newfoundland, which is famous for its friendly disposition as well as water survival techniques and rescue.

Description
Majority of this type of dogs are coated in black, though standards may also include color variations such as brown and the famous landseer. Grey and white Newfoundlands may exist, but they are often not considered as breed colors. On the other hand, the landseer type has a combination of a black and white body and a black-colored head. Named after Sir Edwin Landseer, this variety of Newfoundland is a tribute to the artist, whose paintings usually feature this colorful breed.

The color variation may be quite fascinating to some enthusiasts, but the water-resistant coat and webbed feet are the true exceptional traits of the Newfoundland. The Newfoundland is also considered a heavyweight for its typical size, which may range from 60 to 70 kilograms for male dogs and 45 to 55 kilograms for their female counterparts.

Temperament
Despite its size and weight, the Newfoundland is popular for its gentle and winsome personality. Also known as “a gentle giant,” this dog breed is recognised as sweet and loving based on breed standards. Owners won'’t have any difficult time training this dog because of its instinct to please its masters. Though, it would be best that obedience tricks should always be taught at an earlier age.

Loyal and smart, the Newfoundland can get along very well with other breeds of dogs. It is also protective and playful with children. However, when separated from the family, it has a natural tendency to grieve and takes about three years to fully achieve maturity.

Although big and strong with loud, sharp barks, this pet is not considered a reliable guard dog because of its calm and tender nature. It also tires out easily, and even with its impressive qualities, this type of dog breed does not always survive and adapt to different living conditions.