Newfoundland
- Character: Cheerful and gentle
- Type: Large dog
- Production Place: Canada
- Weight: 30-45 kg
- Life Span: 10-11 years
- Behoof: Working Dog Companion Dog
The Newfoundland is a gentle temperament breed that originated in the 18th century and is Canadian in origin, first found in the Newfoundland region of northeastern Canada. It has many uses, both on land and in water, where it has a natural ability to save lives, but it is also important to have a large enough home to keep this dog.
Some believe the Newfoundland is descended from Indian dingoes, while others believe they are related to the Canadian Labrador because of the close proximity of the Newfoundland and Labrador coastlines, and Labradors are excellent swimmers, able to swim to or when icy reach Newfoundland on foot. But more people believe they are the result of a mix of Tibetan mastiffs (details) and local dogs brought to Newfoundland by fishermen from England or elsewhere in Europe in the 18th century.
As water traffic safety continues to improve, the Newfoundland's professional instincts for water rescue are no longer useful, but he has slowly transformed into a beloved companion dog. The Newfoundland is huge and imposing, just like a bear, and its coat is excellent for waterproofing. It is a large dog with a great temperament and a life-saving nature that makes it a great companion.
Their heads are large, with wide skulls and full cheeks. The eyes are dark brown, relatively small and sunken, with a large distance between them. The ears are small and triangular in shape, with slightly rounded tips. Their expressions also reflect their characteristics, being intelligent and loving.
The Newfoundland has a strong, relatively long neck. The back is strong, muscular, straight and wide. The hips are wide and slightly sloping. The tail heel is wide and the tail drops naturally. When the dog stands naturally, the tail drops and the tip of the tail curls slightly. When the dog is exercising or excited, the tail curls upward, but not over the back. The shoulders are well muscled and extend backwards. The limbs are well-muscled, well-boned, and the hindquarters are strong and well-muscled.
The adult Newfoundland has a straight, double coat that is waterproof. The outer layer of hair is coarse, long, rich, straight or wavy. The undercoat is soft, dense and less dense in the summer and in warmer climates. The recognized colors of the Newfoundland are black, brown, gray and black and white.
The Newfoundland has a large size, but cuteness is its most important characteristic, and it is loved by many people because it is not clumsy and has no bad temper. The Newfoundland is cheerful and gentle, tall, and good with children, making it a faithful bodyguard that makes people shudder. He is also a natural lover of water sports and is a good swimmer. It is not easy to get emotional when trained with a good temper, and it loves its owner, and as long as you take good care of it, then it is a very easy pet to keep.
If you don't know it people usually think that this dog is fierce, but to judge whether a class of dog is fierce, not just look at the surface, but to observe its expression. The expressions of the Newfoundland are usually soft, as you will see by observation. Their thick, furry facial hair makes them look loyal.
For those who know him, his temperament is very gentle, and he is loyal and gentle to his master after a long time with him. For children, he shows a lot of friendliness, and often when you see a picture of a Newfoundland with a child, you feel that the picture is very warm. For such a dog, it should not be perceived as vicious, right?