The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
The Newfoundland

A Native of New F'oundland, the New
 fc dndland dog was originally used in the
 fishing industry and m hauling fuel At
 present they are very hard to find even
 in their native home, They have been
 known in England since the sixteenth
 century, and our best importations now
 come from there. There are two types.
 the black Newfoundland and the Land-
 seer type. This latter variety was made famous by the paintings of the great
 Lehdseer. from whence they derive their
 name They are the most handsome ya-
 r4ety ard a trifle larger than the black.
 The character of the Newfoundland is almost perfect, and if properly trained IS one of the most affectionate intelli- gent and delightful dogs living today
 Ho is a utility dog, noted for his life saving, and there is nothing he en, joys more than a good swim. He car De taught almost anything; very quickly learns the meaning of words; is very ca S. | fly controlled, and a grand watch dog not barking overmuch unless told to dc 1 so, but careful to see that there is busi
 ness behind the bark if necessity re quires. They become very affectionate to children, and will guard them from danger with fatherly care.
 The illustration on this page of a Newfoundland comes from the Pioneer Stock Farm of Let's, Ind, which handles this noble breed along with other live 1 stock. It seems as though the fancie1 ] of today is inclined to let the Newfound. 1 land become extinct. Why we do no, know, as he has been, as long as his. tory records one of the most useful | breeds of the canine family. He has al.
 ways worked for living.'
 J. Otis Beesley, owner of the above stock farm. also sent a photo of a D. Weeks-old pup, but space forbids it's re. | production in this article. MT. Beesley writes he has been exceedingly lucky with pups the past winter and all ship ments have proved satisfactory to his new patrons. We would like to see more of this breed among dog lovers 1 Following are the essential points and i standards of the Newfoundland: General Descrpton-Color black, Land. seer's beauty of markings taken greatly into consideration. Black dogs with only White toes. breasts and tips of tail should be exhibited in classes for black | Coat and Feather--Neither coarse noI 1 fine. with dense undercoat capable oj resisting the water. This is typical of 2 1 true Newfoundland.
 Share-Should impress the eye with great strength and activity, well clothed with muscle without being clumsy. rolling gait like q sailor is characteristic 1 of the breed. and not at all objection- able.
 Fore Legs-Perrectly straight. well nus- cled. Hindquarters and legs very strong with great freedom of action. Feet-Large and well shaped. Tail-Moderate length well covered with hair. Should hang downward when the dog is not in action with a strong l curve. When in action should be carried | upward.
 Head-Broad and massive, short muzzle well covered with short. fine hair. Body-Well ribbed with broad back Neck strong well set on shoulders Chest deep and broad.
 Ears-Small. set close to skull, covered with short hair.
 Eye-Small, dark brown in color, well set.
 Size and weight are very desirable So long as symmetry is maintained. Few specimens meet the standard require. ments. fair average height at shoul- ders is 2s inches for the male and 2G for the female.
 Scale of Points-Shape of skull 8, ears 10, eyes 8, muzzle 8, neck 4, chest C., shoul- ders I, loin and back l2 hindquarters and tail TO- legs and feet 10, coat 12 size, height and general appearance s--total 100