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. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 12, 2020, 4:58 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article 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. Next article 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. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.