The Newfoundland dog directed a Good Samaritan's attention to his canine friend in need, triggering the golden retriever's water rescue Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Newfoundland Dog: Size Both male and female Newfoundland dogs can reach a shoulder height of 28 inches. Male Newfies can weigh up to 170 pounds, while females weigh between 120 and 140 pounds.

Newfoundland dogs have long been prized for their protective instincts. They are often thought of as a “nanny” dog capable of watching over young children.

In Newfoundland he was used as a working dog to pull nets for the fishermen and to haul wood from the forest. He also did heavy labor, such as powering the blacksmith's bellows.

A stock image of a Newfoundland dog seen outdoors against a backdrop of purple flowers. A video of a Newfoundland dog excited to see her owner in the morning has gone viral on TikTok. iStock ...

The Newfoundland dog's life expectancy is between 8 and 10 years. Because they are large dogs, they may be prone to certain health conditions. Hip dysplasia.

Meet Albert the Newfoundland dog. Typical of the breed, he’s large, extremely fluffy and always wants to help. Here, he’s seen helping his mother dig holes in the ice in Norway so she can go ...

Before the Newfoundland dog and Labrador retriever, the St. John's water dog was a mainstay of rural and outport life. A water dog is shown in this painting created by Clifton Tomson, dated 1808.

Welcome to the 'If I Fits, I Sits' Dog Edition With a Newfoundland Published Feb 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM EST Updated Feb 21, 2024 at 9:35 AM EST By Liz O'Connell ...