Newfoundland Dog (Detailed Introduction)

The Newfoundland dog is a gentle breed that originated in the 18th century, native to Canada, first discovered in the Newfoundland region in the northeast of Canada. It has many uses; whether on land or in water, it has a natural lifesaving ability. However, raising this dog requires a sufficiently large home space.

Some believe the Newfoundland dog descends from Indian wild dogs, while others think it is closely related to the Canadian Labrador Retriever because Newfoundland and Labrador share adjacent coastlines. The Labrador is an excellent swimmer capable of swimming to or walking across the ice to Newfoundland. But most people believe it is the result of crossbreeding between Tibetan Mastiffs (Detailed Introduction) brought to Newfoundland in the 18th century by British or other European fishermen and local dogs.

With the continuous improvement of water transportation safety, the Newfoundland dog's instinct for water rescue has become obsolete, but it has gradually transformed into a beloved companion dog.