Newfoundland

Origins of Newfoundland dog breeds

The exact origins of the Newfoundland dogs are obscure but it is suspected that Newfoundland dog breeds were developed from a type of dogs that were brought by nomadic peoples into the northern polar regions and not actually from Newfoundland itself.

Appearance of Newfoundland dog breeds

Newfoundland dogs are big boned, strong looking dogs. The head of Newfoundland dogs are broad and massive with short square muzzle. Newfoundland dogs have small ears that fall close to the side of their head. Newfoundland dogs have strong neck.

Legs of Newfoundland dogs are of moderate length but are strongly boned. Newfoundland dogs' legs end in webbed feet. The webbed feet of Newfoundland dogs are useful in swimming. The tail of Newfoundland dogs is of medium length.

Coat of Newfoundland dogs

Newfoundland dogs have oily waterproof double coat. Newfoundland dogs coat is flat and dense. Newfoundland dogs come in colors such as black, brown, chocolate, bronze, or landseer.

What is landseer?

Landseer is the color named after the painter Sir Edwin Landseer. Sir Edwin Landseer illustrated the dog breed on many occasions. Landseer is white with black markings.

Size of Newfoundland dogs

Newfoundland dogs are 28 inches tall. Female Newfoundland dogs are about 26 inches tall. This breed of dogs weighs 140-150 lbs.