Newfoundlands were originally bred as working dogs, primarily serving as rescue and service dogs on fisherman ships. (4/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 7:03 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 4/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Since Newfoundland is surrounded by the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the second fact in this list will come as no surprise. Next article While they rarely serve as ship hands anymore, their expert swimming abilities are still alive and well. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.