Dog Breeds: Newfoundland Dog Breed Information Pictures

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•   Newfoundland Breed Standard
A sweet-dispositioned dog that acts neither dull nor ill-tempered. He is a devoted companion. A multipurpose dog, at home on land and in water, the Newfoundland is capable of draft work and possesses natural lifesaving abilities. The Newfoundland is a large, heavily coated, well balanced dog that is deep-bodied, heavily boned, muscular, and strong.

•   Newfoundland Dog - Breed Information
As the name indicates, the breed originated in Newfoundland from dogs native to the island. Various theories state that the big black bear dogs introduced by the Vikings around 1001 AD contributed to the breed's makeup. The Newfoundland dog is large, balanced, heavy coated, deep bodied, well boned and strong (well muscled).

•   Newfoundland Dog Pictures
A collection of photos and pictures of Newfoundland dogs. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo.

•   Dog Breed Pictures: Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a descendant of the Tibetan Mastiff and the Assyrian Mastiffs which were brought to Newfoundland by the Vikings.