This breed is also known for its large and powerful chest, used to break apart ice when diving into cold water while duck hunting. This breed is also known for its large and powerful chest, used to break apart ice when diving into cold water while duck hunting. The texture of the thick double-coat is important in protecting the dog from cold water and icy conditions. I boarded her, in command of a boat from the Canton, which was sent to take off the English crew, the brig's own boats having been all swept away, and her crew in a state of intoxication. I found onboard of her two Newfoundland pups, male and female, which I saved, and subsequently, on our landing the English crew at Norfolk, our own destination being Baltimore, I purchased these two pups of the English captain for a guinea apiece.