Newfoundland Dog

Newfoundland Dog, a breed of large waterdogs, introduced into England from Newfoundland, where they are used to draw sledges and small carts. The coat is long and curly, but not so close as that of the Spaniel or the Retriever. Black is the colour of pure Newfoundlands, black and white dogs being known as "Landseer" Newfoundlands, from the dog in Sir E. Landseer's picture A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society.

Newfoundlands are good-tempered, though somewhat uncertain, of great intelligence, admirable waterdogs; as watch-dogs they almost rival the mastiff, and from them the Retriever is derived by crossing.