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 ...

While the Newfoundland dog may not be the biggest breed around, there’s no denying that these gentle giants are just that: giant! Often called a Newfie, the Newfoundland is a large, powerful ...

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PITTSTON, Penn. -- A Newfoundland named Oakley was dressed up as a pilot and driven around in a remote-controlled toy airplane in Pittston, Pennsylvania, video posted to Instagram on October 26 shows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Melissa Block talks with Robin Seaman of the Newfoundland Club of America about the Newfoundland who won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show yesterday. She says the dog, "Josh ...