History Landseer dog

white , black newfoundland dog, called landseer , not confused landseer ect.



distinguished member of humane society , 1838, sir edwin landseer



sir edwin landseer depicting white , black newfoundland

during colonial times, large white , black newfoundland dogs brought england. because of swimming skills, these dogs utilized fishermen tow nets shore. noted ability drowning people; therefore, these dogs bought , sold european fishermen. believed that, , large, exportation of these dogs occurred during late 18th century. however, paintings show these dogs must have existed in england in 18th century.

because of impressive appearance subject of numerous books , paintings.

the famous painting of large white , black dog of type portrait called distinguished member of humane society done renowned english animal painter sir edwin landseer in 1838. in fact subject matter of many of sir edwin s paintings focused on these dogs. dog portrayed in 1 of famous paintings believed have saved more 20 people drowning. therefore adopted member of humane society.