Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
N 47° 34.345 W 052° 41.411
22T E 372883 N 5270162
I didn't put two and two together before seeing this statue but the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador has two dogs named after it (or vice-versa). This statue tells the story.
Waymark Code: WMPEA4
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 08/17/2015
Views: 14
I didn't put two and two together before seeing this statue but the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador has two dogs named after it (or vice-versa). This statue tells the story.
Proudly standing in front of the Johnson GeoCentre, the Newfoundland Dog came over with fishers from Europe beginning in the 18th century. At the time, the dogs selected for breeding were those showing the greatest aptitude for work with the fisher, and exhibiting exceptional strength, endurance and intelligence. It is a giant breed with a large head, double layered waterproof coat, webbed toes, and a large tail that acts as a rudder while swimming.
The Labrador is descended from the Newfoundland, but was mated with English Setters and Pointers, which strengthened the Labrador's gaming capabilities. The "Lesser Newfoundland" or "St. John's Dog", as the "Lab" was once known can be traced to the 1700s. It is about half the weight of the Newfoundland Dog but also has webbed toes, double layered waterproof coat and a large tail.
Breed: Newfoundland and Labrador
Date Built: 2002
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