The name might not get points for originality, but it gives you some insight into the climate these dogs were bred for. (2/15) by Judy Powell September 21, 2020, 7:03 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 2/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Newfoundland dog was originally bred as a working dog in Newfoundland, an island off the East Coast of Canada. Next article Since Newfoundland is surrounded by the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the second fact in this list will come as no surprise. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.