And rather than doing the common “doggie paddle,” its swimming style is more like a breaststroke. (6/15) by Judy Powell September 12, 2020, 4:58 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 6/15 Next View full list See more Previous article 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). Next article Newfoundlands grew such a good reputation for their ability to rescue drowning swimmers that they were once required at lifeguard stations along the British coast. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.