Those Amazing Newfoundland Dogs - Softcover

Bondeson, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905723962 ISBN 13: 9781905723966

Publisher: CFZ Press, 2012

Synopsis

The Newfoundland dog is one of the most majestic and impressive breeds of dogs. Originally bred as water dogs and draught dogs, Newfoundland dogs have been known in Britain at least since the 1730s. Considered a very superior breed of dogs, they soon became expensive and sought after: many noblemen and magnates wanted a specimen. Newfoundland dogs were also highly regarded for their ability to save human lives during shipwrecks or bathing accidents. Heroic Newfoundland dogs were depicted in schoolbooks, on popular engravings, and in books on natural history. These dogs were considered not just brave and altruistic, but also extremely intelligent; a large proportion of the anecdotes of dogs told by the Victorian dog-fanciers were related to the extraordinary sagacity of the Newfoundland. This book will resurrect the forgotten history of the Newfoundland dog, using original sources and illustrations to shed new light on this magnificent breed.

About this title

About the Author

Jan Bondeson is a senior lecturer at Cardiff University and the author of Amazing Dogs, Greyfriars Bobby, and nine other critically praised books. He has been researching the history of Newfoundland dogs for six years. This book supports the charity Newfound Friends, dedicated to Newfoundland dog water rescue and hospital work, as well as helping critically ill children.

Edition details

• Publisher: CFZ Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905723962
• ISBN 13: 9781905723966
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252