Newfoundland Dogs and Puppies - Newfies

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Welcome to the Dog Pages Guide to Newfoundland Dogs (Newfies). If you are thinking about adding a Newfoundland puppy to your family, our informative guide will help you learn all about the Newfoundland dog breed.

Find out what a Newfoundland dog or puppy looks like by viewing our growing collection of Newfoundland pictures. Learn all about Newfoundland dog history, Newfoundland temperament and personality, Newfoundland dog grooming and exercise needs, Newfoundland dog health problems and more on our in-depth Newfoundland dog breed information section.

Find a responsible Newfoundland dog breeder offering healthy, home-raised and well socialized Newfoundland puppies for sale on our Newfoundland Dog Breeders Directory.

Pick out a grrreat name for your new Newfoundland puppy through the use of our dog names and puppy names guide, featuring thousands of unique pet names.

Our Newfoundland dog rescues and clubs lists will help you learn more about the Newfoundland dog breed, as well as help you find dogs and puppies in need of a second chance in a loving, forever home.

And be sure to check out our online store, featuring plenty of Newfoundland dog breed  merchandise, including books, t-shirts, collectibles, Newfoundland figurines, art posters, calendars and more - all available for online ordering at greatly reduced prices and convenient home delivery.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our Newfoundland dog site today, and that you'll drop by again soon and often to see what's new on this growing portal for Newfoundland dog lovers! 

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Example of a gorgeous black Newfoundland dog.

For centuries, the large, friendly, devoted dogs known as Newfoundlands have worked diligently on their home island of Newfoundland in the far east of Canada, working alongside fishermen as rescue and working dogs. These web-footed, water-loving dogs have a natural instinct for water rescue.  There are many stories of Newfoundland dogs pulling their owners out of the cold and rough Atlantic waters to safety, aided by their thick, water repellant coat, webbed paws, and tremendous strength, endurance and intelligence. It is thought that the Newfoundland dog descended from Tibetan Mastiffs who migrated to Newfoundland many centuries ago and were later bred with Viking Bear Dogs brought to the island by Leif Eriksson in the 1100's. Fast becoming one of North America's most popular family dog breeds, Newfoundland dogs are very devoted to their owners and love being part of large families with children. They have a dense, oily double coat which requires daily grooming. Newfoundland dogs need plenty of daily exercise - and love to swim. Newfoundland dogs do not enjoy hot weather, and do best in cooler climates.

Country of Origin: Newfoundland (Now part of Canada)

Newfoundland Breed History: There are differing opinions on how the Newfoundland dog breed came about. Some believe the breed's progenitor was the Tibetan Mastiff, which may have migrated to both Newfoundland and Scandinavia. There are those who theorize Leif Ericsson brought the Viking 'bear dogs' with him when he arrived in Newfoundland in AD 1001 and they mated with the dogs of the Maritime Indians. There, the giant black Newfoundland dogs evolved in comparative isolation. During the 19th century, the breed became a European status symbol and at one time, Newfoundland dogs were the most popular import to Great Britain. The Newfoundland breed was used to re-establish the Alpine rescue dogs at the Hospice of St. Bernard after their numbers were decimated by a distemper epidemic. In Britain, the black-and-white variety became known as the "Landseer" after the famous artist who featured the breed in his painting, A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society.

Newfoundland Breed Description:

Coat: The Newfoundland dog's coat was designed to aid him in water work. It is flat, dense and water-resistant, being somewhat oily. The outer coat is moderately long and straight. It may have a slight wave but no curl. The hair on the head, muzzle and ears is short and fine. There is a soft, dense undercoat.

Color: The traditional Newfoundland color is black. White markings on the chest, toes and tip of tail are allowed. In the Landseer variety, the base color is white with black markings. The preferred pattern is a black head, saddle, rump and upper tail.

Newfoundland Breed Temperament: The Newfoundland dog's temperament is reflected in his soft expression. The breed is benevolent, intelligent and dignified but capable of fun. Newfoundland dogs are known for gentleness and serenity. Generations of children have taken their first toddling steps holding on to this fantastic family dog.