by Teddy Coleman
Having a Newfoundland in almost every water vessel in Canada almost seems a part of additional safety. People who know the characteristics of this giant breed would surely understand why. Those who aren't so familiar with the breed, be ready to learn amazing facts.
The Newfoundland is a breed of dog that was developed in Canada's Newfoundland territory. It is said that this breed is the descendant of another Canadian native, the St. John breed. The Newfoundland is said to have been established as a breed as early as 1400s and this is backed up by records that state the sightings of a superb swimmer and intelligent working dog in the Great Banks of Newfoundland.
When it comes to swimming, the Newfoundland is an unbeatable winner and this ability is often used for water rescue missions. In fact, there are many recorded events that prove of the Newfoundland's supremacy in the waters. In the late 1800's, a woman named Anne Harvey of Isle de Morts, her father and their Newfoundland named Hairyman, saved 180 Irish immigrants from a sinking ship.
In the early 1900's, it is said that a Newfoundland dog rescued 92 people from a shipwreck during a blizzard by means of helping bring the survivor's buoyancy device to the shore. Even the great figures of history are known to have been helped by the Newfoundland and this includes Napoleon Bonaparte when he almost drowned from escaping the island Elba if not for a fisherman's Newfoundland who kept him afloat until he reached safety.
The Wild West discoverers Lewis and Clark also brought with them during the quest a Newfoundland named Seaman. The Royal Rifles of Canada also have the Newfoundland as a hero and it is named Sgt. Gander. Sgt. Gander's heroic deed happened in the Battle of Hong Kong when he sacrificed himself by means of carrying away the grenade that's meant for the wounded soldiers.
For some, Newfoundland looks like a St. Bernard but actually, it is the other way around. They may be of the same size and color at times but what separate the Newfoundland are its webbed feet that allows him to swim efficiently in the water. Its lung capacity is also outstanding as it can stand swimming extremely long distances.
The Newfoundland's thick, oily and water-resistant coat protects its body from cold temperatures and this allows him to stay in freezing water for hours. Unlike most dogs "doggy paddle" style of swimming, the Newfoundland actually swims in a breast stroke-like fashion and it gives him more power and speed in the water. His lips and flews are droopy giving it a tendency to drool excessively; however, this allows him to breathe when his mouth is full of water that are brought on by waves during swimming.
Even though this dog's size is enormous, its heart is full of benevolence, gentleness and kindness that people call him the "gentle giant". Towards its owner, it is very protective but never aggressive to any kind of human and animals. As quoted by Henry David Thoreau in Walden, "A man is not a good man to me because he will feed me if I should be starving, or warm me if I should be freezing, or pull me out of a ditch if I should ever fall into one. I can find you a Newfoundland dog that will do as much. - 20511
Author Teddy Coleman is an expert breeder and owner of the (http://newfoundland-secrets.com/) Newfoundland dog breed for decades. Go and check out his website now and read his blogs about various (http://newfoundland-secrets.com/newfoundland-rescues.php) Newfoundland dog information.
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Title: The Gentle Giant and the Water Rescue Hero, the Newfoundland Dog
Author: Teddy Coleman
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