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Newfoundland dog history : The dogs which take their name from
the island of Newfoundland appeal to all lovers of animals, romance,
and beauty. A Newfoundland formed the subject of perhaps the most
popular picture painted by Sir Edwin Landseer.
Innumerable are the accounts of Newfoundland Dog History are the
dogs having proved their devotion to their owners, and of the many
lives saved by them in river and sea; and when Sir Edwin Landseer
selected one of the breed as the subject of his picture entitled,
"A Distinguished Member of the Humane Society," he was
justified not only by the sentiment attaching to this remarkable
race of dogs, but also by the deeds by which Newfoundlands have
made good their claim to such great distinction, and the popular
recognition of this, no doubt, in some degree added to the great
esteem in which this painting has alwaysbeen held.
Varieties of breed in Newfoundland Dog History
In Newfoundland dog history there were two established varieties,
the black and the white and black. There are also bronze-coloured
dogs, but they are rare and are not favoured. It is stated, however,
that puppies of that colour are generally the most promising in
all other respects. Click here for Pictures
of the Newfoundland Dog
Standards In Newfoundland Dog History
The head should be broad and massive, but in no sense heavy in
appearance. The muzzle should be short, square, and clean cut, eyes
rather wide apart, deep set, dark and small, not showing any haw;
ears small, with close side carriage, covered with fine short hair
(there should be no fringe to the ears), expression full of intelligence,
dignity, and kindness.
The body should be long, square, and massive, loins strong and
well filled; chest deep and broad; legs quite straight, somewhat
short in proportion to the length of the body, and powerful, with
round bone well covered with muscle; feet large, round, and close.
The tail should be only long enough to reach just below the hocks,
free from kink, and never curled over the back. The quality of the
coat is very important; the coat should be very dense, with plenty
of undercoat; the outer coat somewhat harsh and quite straight.
A curly coat is very objectionable. A dog with a good coat may be
in the water fora considerable time without getting wet on the skin.
Historical Size Of The Newfoundlander
As regards to size in Newfoundland Dog Hisotry , the Newfoundland
Club standard gives 140 lbs. to 120 lbs. weight for a dog, and 110
lbs. to 120 lbs. for a bitch, with an average height at the shoulder
of 27 inches and 25 inches respectively; but it is doubtful whether
dogs in proper condition do conform to both requirements.
At any rate, the writer is unable to trace any prominent Newfoundlands
which do, and it would be safe to assume that for dogs of the weights
specified, the height should be quite 29 inches for dogs, and 27
inches for bitches. A dog weighing 150 lbs. and measuring 29 inches
in height at the shoulder would necessarily be long in body to be
in proportion, and would probably much nearer approach the ideal
form of a Newfoundland than a taller dog.
Puppies From Newfoundland Dog History
When rearing puppies give them soft food, such as well-boiled rice
and milk, as soon as they will lap, and, shortly afterwards, scraped
lean meat. Newfoundland puppies require plenty of meat to induce
proper growth. The puppies should increase in weight at the rate
of 3 lbs. a week, and this necessitates plenty of flesh, bone and
muscle-forming food, plenty of meat, both raw and cooked. Milk is
also good, but it requires to be strengthened with Plasmon, or casein.
The secret of growing full-sized dogs with plenty of bone and substance
is to get a good start from birth, good feeding, warm, dry quarters,
and freedom for the puppies to move about and exercise themselves
as they wish. Forced exercise may make them go wrong on their legs.
Medicine should not be required except for worms, and the puppies
should be physicked for these soon after they are weaned, and again
when three or four months old, or before that if they are not thriving.
If free from worms, Newfoundland puppies will be found quite hardy,
and, under proper conditions of food and quarters, they are easy
to rear.
Note's:: This is the end of our information of Newfoundland
Dog History. You may also be interested in a general overview of
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