in Awww 15 Cool Facts About Newfoundlands by Judy Powell March 31, 2024, 10:47 pm 29shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 4 A thick, muscular frame, webbed paws and long, heavy coats make Newfoundlands adept at swimming in cold waters like those of the Canadian coastline. Judy Powell 5 The breed excels at long-distance swimming, as one of their primary roles as a working dog in Newfoundland was to haul in fishermen nets, carry boat lines to shore and retrieve anything that fell overboard (including people). Judy Powell 6 And rather than doing the common "doggie paddle," its swimming style is more like a breaststroke. Judy Powell Page 2 of 5Previous 12345Next29shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Amazing Facts About Yorkies You Probably Never Knew Next article 15 Amazing Facts About Bull Terriers You Probably Never Knew Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.