Newfies to the Rescue: Tales of the Newfoundland Dog

By Dr Carrie Wachsmann

The Newfoundland dog is a fascinating breed with a fascinating history.

Bred for water rescue, hauling heavy loads, acting as nannies, and even serving in the war, these dogs not only make excellent working dogs, but also make exceptional family pets.

Many extraordinary events involving the intriguing Newfoundland have been recorded throughout history.

Did you know the course of world history may have been changed had it not been for the lifesaving instinct of a Newfie?

Inside this little book, you will find remarkable stories of very exceptional Newfoundland dogs - both tales of yesteryear and tales of today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Heartbeat Productions Inc.
• Release date: Jun 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9781895112665

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Newfies to the Rescue

Tales of the Newfoundland Dog

Dr. Carrie Wachsmann

Copyright © 2013 Dr. Carrie Wachsmann

2nd edition Copyright © 2018 Dr. Carrie Wachsmann

Research - Minde Wachsmann

Cover design, and sketches: Dr. Carrie Wachsmann

Published by

HeartBeat Productions Inc.

Box 633, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2T 6Z8

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Wachsmann, Carrie Heide, 1952-, author

Newfies to the rescue : tales of the Newfoundland dog

/ Dr. Carrie Wachsmann.

ISBN 978-1-5301-6132-4 (paperback)

1. Newfoundland dog. 2. Rescue dogs. I. Title.

SF429.N4W33 2016 636.73 C2016-901561-0

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publisher.

"Sweetness of temperament

is the hallmark of the Newfoundland dog."

Amarican Kennel Club (AKC) Standard

But don’t let that

sweetness fool you...

In loving memory of

Panda Bear

&

Dandie Lion

Two unforgettable Newfoundland dogs

deeply loved

deeply missed

Thank you

Minde Wachsmann

for your excellent research - without it

there would have been no

Newfies in the family.

Chapter 1

The Remarkable Newfoundland Dog

Introduction & History

Handsome, beautiful, adorable, intelligent, crafty, playful, powerful, loyal... some of the words used to describe the Newfoundland dog.

Originating from the now extinct American black wolf, the Algonquin Indians domesticated the black wolf. These wolves, different from other wolves, could easily be tamed and were affectionate.

The Newfoundland or Newfie, as the dog is affectionately nicknamed, was developed by the Indians before the white man came to Canada. Sioux and Apache used a similar type dog until the horse replaced them in the 1600’s.

A black wolf was similar in size to today’s Newfie, but with a shorter outer coat.

The Black Wolf Artist: William Jardine Published by Lizards, 1839 (Public Domain )

He was large for a wolf. The male was all black while the female was black with a splash of white on the chest. These wolves acted as a beast of burden for the Indians. They were also pets and hunters. The black wolves’ natural instinct was to retrieve game and catch fish.

The wolves’ fishing method was to stand near a small waterfall and catch the jumping salmon with its mouth. Most Newfies still do this instinctively.

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