Lovely Newfies. Where do you come from?
This breed was conceived for about 300 years ago on a rather severe
North Island bordered on the Labrador peninsula near the eastern
banks of Canada. By the time the European people find out about this
breed it had been already emerged as a separate one. They were big
black and black-and-white dogs notable for their intellect and
quick-witted. Nevertheless the main advantage of this breed was
their ability to swim without getting tired for a long period of
time. They plunged into the water without pondering and were always
ready to help a drowning man.
Due to all these characteristics the breed gained popularity and
universal love and acknowledgement in England and European
Continent. Thanks to its inherent intelligence, calmness and
splendid appearance this dog stepped from the boat onto soft carpets
of Emperor’s palaces and green gardens with confidence. Inherent
dignity and strength in combination with kindness and nobleness made
this breed one of the most desirable friends in aristocratic
circles.
All dogs were bred for some special purpose. In far ancient world
there was quite deliberate selection of those animals which
corresponded more to the people’s needs. More often the exterior
wasn't taken into consideration but peculiarities of psychic,
temperament and character. As a result all ancient breeds (among
which Newfies are as well) genetically fixed specific for them
peculiarities of the character. Of course there are no rules without
exceptions. But if the majority of ancestors had some particular set
of characteristics there is a great possibility that there type
would be presented in their future progeny. The bred peculiarities
of Newfoundland’s character also inseparably linked with their
aboriginal predestination. Ancestors of modern Newfies never were
hunting dogs, that why the instincts of victim tracing and killing
are not developed. They are inclined not to consider small animals
and birds as prey but object which should be protected. For sure
there are some hunting instincts somewhere deep inside the mind of
every dog animal. And it may happen that Newffy will flood after a
cat but there would no threat for it except only one – it can be
caught, sniffed around and licked all over.