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This famous breed has a world reputation for hardiness. In its native country it was used for centuries for the roughest work a dog can do- hunting the bear, dragging sledges, carrying packs, while living for long periods on fish. Being strong swimmers, they have a wonderful record for life-saving in the water. It is good to know that modern show dogs appear to have all the strength and courage of their forbears.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 23 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
These strong and active dogs have become famous for their courage and readiness in rescuing persons from drowning. Landseer's famous picture, painted in 1838 is very typical of the breed, and represents a black and white Newfoundland of fine type. Some claim that the black is the original variety the black and white being a cross-breed, but this is uncertain, and both are now established varieties. The Newfoundland has a slightly rolling gait which is characteristic. Height about 28 ins., bitches 26 ins. Weight 120 to 140 lbs., bitches up to 120 lbs.
1925 DOGS - No 19 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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The origin of the Newfoundland dog is not known with certainty, and though probably not originally a native of the Island, the wonderful Newfoundland character has heen developed by selective breeding on the part of the early settlers. Landseer in Art, and Burns, Dickens and Byron in Literature have immortalized the Newfoundland, the epitaph written by Byron for his dog Boatswain being well known: One who possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, And all the Virtues of man without his vices.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 18 in a series of 50, issued by Players
The finest water dog there is. Head broad and massive, peak of skull prominent, slight depression between eyes. Muzzle short and square. Eyes small, deeply set and dark brown in colour. Ears small, set back and lying close to head. Body well ribbed, with deep, broad chest, strong back, neck and loins. Forelegs straight and well muscled and feathered right down. Hindquarters very powerful. Legs free in action and carrying a little feather. Feet large. Tail thick, well covered with hair and reaching a little below hock. Coat flat, dense, Colour: dull black with a little bronze or white on chest and toes allowed; white-and-black or bronze.
1937 DOGS - No 19 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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There are two varieties of Newfoundlands, differing only in colour, the blacks, and the black and whites or Landseer Newfoundlands, so-called after this artist's famous picture, first exhibited in 1838 and now in the National Gallery. They are large, strong and active dogs, and have become famous for their courage and readiness in rescuing persons from drowning. The Newfoundland's head should be broad and massive, his coat flat and dense and of an oily nature, capable of resisting water.
Height at shoulder: dogs about 28 in., bitches 26 in.
Weight: dogs 140-150 lb., bitches 110-120 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 19 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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