Page 74 - The Complete Dog Breed Book Choose the Perfect Dog for You, New Edition (DK)

74 GUIDE T O BREED S

NEWFOUNDLAND

A COLOSSAL BUT GENTLE AND FRIENDLY DOG WITH A LOVE OF SWIMMING AKC

Height range Although the Newfoundland is associated with the Canadian Massive head
26–28 in (66–71 cm) province of the same name, the dog’s true origins are uncertain.
Weight range Historically used by fishermen to retrieve nets, today it is
110–152 lb (50–69 kg)
sometimes used for sea rescues. The breed has a protective
Life span 9–11 years nature and is renowned for being gentle with children.
Origin Canada Its large size rules this
dog out as a pet for
a small home.

Other colors
Bushy
tail
Dense, coarse,
Dark brown slightly oily,
black coat
Small, white
markings
on chest
Feathered
forelegs
Large feet

LANDSEER

A BLACK AND WHITE NEWFOUNDLAND MADE FAMOUS BY AN ARTIST FCI

Height range This color variant of the Newfoundland (above) Black head with
26–28 in (66–71 cm) is regarded as a distinct breed in some countries. The well-developed stop
Weight range Landseer is named after the mid-Victorian British
110–152 lb (50–69 kg) Strong neck
painter Sir Edwin Landseer, who often painted these
Life span 9–11 years dogs. Apart from its bicolored coat, this dog shares
Origin Canada all the attributes of solid-colored
Newfoundlands, being placid,
friendly, and dependable.

Distinctive,
black saddle

Black and
white coat Short hair in
front of legs,
feathered behind

US_074-075_working_dogs.indd 74 11/09/19 2:59 PM