Since Newfoundland is surrounded by the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the second fact in this list will come as no surprise. (3/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 7:03 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 3/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The name might not get points for originality, but it gives you some insight into the climate these dogs were bred for. Next article Newfoundlands were originally bred as working dogs, primarily serving as rescue and service dogs on fisherman ships. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.