Breed of the Month

Breed of the Month

This month we feature the NEWFOUNDLAND!

Now let me tell you these are BIG dogs! Most of them have their own zip codes. When Heidi and I were writing our scientific paper on ‘Drool’ we used our friends- the Newfoundland breed- to help us out. Plenty of good research material… let me tell you! Incidentally, an upcoming Max’s Chronicles will deal with the subject of ‘Drool’- a rather delicate subject for humans- but… we tell it like it is!

One of the friendliest breeds, The ‘Newfoundland’ was originally used in cod fisheries to pull nets and boats ashore! Today teams of Newfoundlands are used in France to assist the emergency services in sea rescue.

This breed loves to rescue people from the water and will often ‘rescue’ a person who is not even in distress! Amazing!

Although a little (?) prone to drooling saliva, it is a benevolent giant and loyal friend.

BREED HISTORY
Descended from the now-extinct Greater St. John’s Dog, this large water loving breed has been bred to its present standard for over 100 years. Native North American, Viking and Iberian breeds may be included in its background.

KEY FACTS-
Country of Origin – Canada
Date of Origin – 1700′s
First use – Helping Fishermen
Use today – Companion, rescue
Life Expectancy – 11 years
Weight range 110-150 lbs
Height range – 26-28 inches

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