The Newfoundland is a large breed of working dog. They can be black, grey, brown, or black and white. However, in the Dominion of Newfoundland, before it became part of the confederation of Canada, only black and Landseer (white-and-black) coloured dogs were considered to be proper members of the breed. They were originally bred and used as working dogs for fishermen in Newfoundland.
Newfoundland
Newfoundlands typically have dark brown eyes, but lighter eye colors are common for the brown or grey coated
J. M. Barrie with his Newfoundland dog Luath, model of Nana.
Many tales have been told of the courage displayed by Newfoundlands in adventuring and lifesaving exploits
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. However, his best-known works are the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
Portrait by Francis Grant, 1852
Edwin Henry Landseer self-portrait
Portrait of an Arab Mare with her Foal by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer. Circa 1825. Commissioned by Princess Charlotte for her lady-in-waiting, Lady Barbara Ponsonby
Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveller (1820)
