Newfoundland dog

Newfoundland
Newfoundland
Common nicknamesNewf, Newfy
OriginIsland of Newfoundland, modern-day Canada
Traits
Height Males 71 cm (28 in)[1]
Females 66 cm (26 in)[1]
Weight Males 65–80 kg (143–176 lb)[1]
Females 55–65 kg (121–143 lb)[1]
Coat Thick and straight
Colour Black, white with black patches ("Landseer"), brown (not in Canadian standard), and grey (only in US standard, not recognized by other standards)
Litter size 4–12 pups
Life span 9.67 years
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
NotesProvincial mammal of Newfoundland
Dog (domestic dog)

The Newfoundland is a large breed of working dog. They can be black, grey, brown, or black and white. However, in the Dominion of Newfoundland, before it became part of the confederation of Canada, only black and Landseer (white-and-black) coloured dogs were considered to be proper members of the breed.[2] They were originally bred and used as working dogs for fishermen in Newfoundland.[3][4]

They excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed paws, and swimming abilities.

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