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15 Cool Facts About Newfoundlands

Newfoundlands are known to be a sensitive breed. It’s said that the kind dogs get visibly distressed when their family argues or otherwise expresses anger or sadness. Newfoundlands are bred as companion dogs and enjoy being in the company of their owners. They don’t do well when left alone for long periods of time.

  1. 1 No records exist that can trace the dog's earliest beginnings, though it's believed to have descended from the Tibetan Mastiff, with its early ancestors coming to North America via European ships in the 15th and 16th centuries.

    Judy Powell

  2. 2 The dog's highly-regarded working reputation resulted in the breed making its way to the European continent on traders ships in the 18th and 19th centuries.

    Judy Powell

  3. 3 Newfoundlands were first shown at the national dog show in Birmingham, England, in 1860. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886.

    Judy Powell

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