The Newfoundland is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred for working on boats and in the water. They are gentle and intelligent, and make excellent family pets.
Newfoundland
Also known as Newfie
Origin
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Island of Newfoundland
- Era
- 1700s
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Size
- Height
- Male 71 cm · Female 66 cm
- Weight
- Male 59–68 kg · Female 45–54 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- long
- Colours
- black, brown, gray, black and white (landseer)
Traits
- sweet-tempered, gentle, patient, devoted, calm, dignified