Newfoundland (dog)

Newfoundland

Origin	Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Traits Weight Male 65–80 kg (143–176 lb) Female 55–65 kg (121–143 lb) Height Male 71 cm (28 in) Female 66 cm (26 in) Coat Thick and straight Color Black, white with black patches ("Landseer"), brown (not in Canadian standard), and gray (only US, not recognized by other standards) Litter size 4–12 pups Life span 8–10 years [1]
Classification / standards FCI Group 2, Section 2.2 Molossian: Mountain type #50 standard AKC Working dog standard ANKC Group 6 (Utility) standard CKC Group 3 – Working Dogs standard KC (UK) Working standard NZKC Utility standard UKC Guardian Dog standard
Notes	Provincial mammal of Newfoundland
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

Traits
Weight	Male	65–80 kg (143–176 lb)
	Female	55–65 kg (121–143 lb)
Height	Male	71 cm (28 in)
	Female	66 cm (26 in)
Coat	Thick and straight
Color	Black, white with black patches ("Landseer"), brown (not in Canadian standard), and gray (only US, not recognized by other standards)
Litter size	4–12 pups
Life span	8–10 years [1]

Classification / standards
FCI	Group 2, Section 2.2 Molossian: Mountain type #50	standard
AKC	Working dog	standard
ANKC	Group 6 (Utility)	standard
CKC	Group 3 – Working Dogs	standard
KC (UK)	Working	standard
NZKC	Utility	standard
UKC	Guardian Dog	standard

The Newfoundland dog is a large working dog. They can be either black, brown, or white-and-black (called Landseer). However, in Canada, the country of their origin, the only correct colours are either black or Landseer. They were originally bred and used as a working dog for fishermen in the Dominion of Newfoundland (which is now part of Canada). They are known for their giant size, intelligence, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and loyalty. Newfoundland dogs excel at water rescue/lifesaving because of their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet, and innate swimming abilities.

The Newfoundlands ('Newfs' or 'Newfies') have webbed feet and a water-resistant coat. Males normally weigh 65–80 kg (143–176 lb), and females 55–65 kg (121–143 lb), placing them in the "Giant" weight range; but some Newfoundland dogs have been known to weigh over 90 kg (200 lb) – and the largest on record weighed 120 kg (260 lb) and measured over 1.8 m (6 ft) from nose to tail, ranking it among the biggest Molossers. They may grow up to 56–76 cm (22–30 in) tall at the shoulder.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) standard colors of the Newfoundland dogs are black, brown, grey, and white-and-black (sometimes referred to as Landseer). Other colors are possible but are not considered rare or more valuable. The Kennel Club (KC) permits only black, brown, and white/black; the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) permits only black and white/black. The "Landseer" pattern is named after the artist, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, who featured them in many of his paintings. Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) consider the ECT Landseer ("European Continental Type") to be a separate breed. It is a taller, more narrow white dog with black markings not bred with a Newfoundland.

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