Rescue Dogs at Bolesworth, Cheshire, UK. The Newfoundland a large, strong rescue dog experience in open water. These animals were originally used as working dogs to pull nets for fishermen and haul wood. Newfs or 'Newfies' have webbed paws and a water-resistant coat.

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Legend has it that the Newfoundland is descended from the Black Bear which roams this region of Canada. However, it is now almost certain that these large and impressive dogs are not native to Newfoundland, but were developed over time by crossing many other large dog breeds including the St Bernard and English Mastiff with native Newfoundland breeds known as St John's Dogs. It is also thought the breed was developed by Portuguese fishermen during the 16th century.

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