Hi

I am used to seeing very heavy set, rolling Newfies. I love and adore them, but then a while ago I encountered a beautiful dog that looked rather like a black Great Pyrenees. Turns out he was an imported Newfoundland, so the lady told me, of a more traditional type. His build was lighter and more comfortable looking - a very substantial dog, but with a less massive head, lighter jowls and generally more slimline.

I'm trying to recall where he was imported from. I assume Canada? Who breeds this style anywhere on the planet? What can anyone tell me about the differences between these two Newfie types?

Thanks very much

Originally Posted by Finchesca

Hi

I am used to seeing very heavy set, rolling Newfies. I love and adore them, but then a while ago I encountered a beautiful dog that looked rather like a black Great Pyrenees. Turns out he was an imported Newfoundland, so the lady told me, of a more traditional type. His build was lighter and more comfortable looking - a very substantial dog, but with a less massive head, lighter jowls and generally more slimline.

I'm trying to recall where he was imported from. I assume Canada? Who breeds this style anywhere on the planet? What can anyone tell me about the differences between these two Newfie types?

Thanks very much

I would be interested in knowing what the Newf standard says regarding type because the breeders should be breeding to the standard.