FCI-Standard N\u00b0 50<\/p>\n
NEWFOUNDLAND <\/p>\n\n\n ORIGIN<\/strong>: Canada FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and The breed originated in the island of Newfoundland from indigenous dogs and the big black bear The Newfoundland is massive, with powerful body, well muscled and well coordinated in his movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body from the point of shoulders to the point of buttock is greater than the height at The Newfoundland\u2019s expression reflects benevolence and softness. Dignified, joyful and creative, he is known for his sterling gentleness and serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Massive. The head of the bitch follows the same general conformation as the male\u2019s one, but is less massive. Bone structure is massive throughout. Viewed from the side, the body is deep and vigorous. The tail acts as a rudder when the Newfoundland is swimming; therefore, it is strong and broad at the base. When the FOREQUARTERS: The Newfoundland moves with good reach of the forelegs and strong drive of the hindquarters, giving the Hair: The Newfoundland has a water resistent double coat. The outer coat is moderately long and straight with no curl. A slight The average height at the withers is : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be Source: www.fci.be\/en\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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UTILIZATION<\/strong>: Sledge dog for heavy loads, water dog<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cattle Dogs
Section 2.2 Molossoid breeds, Mountain type
Without working trial<\/p>\n\n\n\nSHORT HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
dog introduced by the Vikings after the year 1100. With the advent of European fishermen a variety of new breeds helped to shape and
reinvigorate the breed, but the essential characteristics remained. When the colonization of the island began in 1610, the
Newfoundland Dog was already largely in possession of his proper morphology and natural behaviour. These features allowed him to
withstand the rigours of the extreme climate and sea\u2019s adversity while pulling heavy loads on land or serving as water and lifeguard
dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
the withers. The body is compact. The body of the bitch may be slightly longer and is less massive than
that of the dog. The distance from the withers to the underside of the chest is slightly greater than the distance from the underside of the
chest to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Broad, with slightly arched crown and strongly developed occipital bone.
Stop: Evident, but never abrupt.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Large, well pigmented, nostrils well developed. Colour: Black on black and white and black dogs, brown on brown dogs.
Muzzle: Definitely square, deep and moderately short, covered with short, fine hair and free from wrinkles. The corners of the mouth are
evident, but not excessively pronounced.
Flews: Soft.
Jaws\/Teeth: Scissors or level bite.
EYES<\/strong>: Relatively small, moderately deep set; they are wide apart and show no haw. Colour: Dark brown in black and white and black
dogs, lighter shades permitted in brown dogs.
EARS<\/strong>: Relatively small, triangular with rounded tips, well set back on the side of the head and close lying. When the ear of the adult
dog is brought forward, it reaches to the inner corner of the eye on the same side.
NECK<\/strong>: Strong, muscular, well set in the shoulders, long enough to permit dignified head carriage. The neck should not show excessive
dewlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBODY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Top line: Level and firm from the withers to the croup.
Back: Broad.
Loin: Strong and well-muscled.
Croup: Broad, sloping at an angle of about 30\u00b0.
Chest: Broad, full and deep, with good spread of ribs.
Abdomen and underline: Almost level and never tucked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
dog is standing, the tail hangs down with, possibly, a little curve at the tip, reaching to or slightly below the hocks.
When the dog is in motion or excited, the tail is carried straight out with slight upward curve, but never curled over the back nor curved
inward between the legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLIMBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
General appearance: The forelegs are straight and parallel also when the dog is walking or slowly trotting.
Shoulders: Very well muscled and well laid back.
Elbows: Close to the chest.
Pasterns: Slightly sloping.
Forefeet: Large and proportionate to the body, well rounded and tight, with firm and compact toes. Webbing of toes is present.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Because driving power for pulling loads, swimming, or covering ground efficiently is largely dependent upon
the hindquarters, the rear structure of the Newfoundland is of prime importance. The pelvis has to be strong, broad and long.
Upper thighs: Wide and muscular.
Stifle: Well bent, but not so as to give a crouching appearance.
Lower thighs: Strong and fairly long.
Hocks: Relatively short, well let down and well apart, parallel to each other; they turn neither in nor out.
Hindfeet: Firm and tight. Dewclaws, if present, should have been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGAIT\/MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
impression of effortless power. A slight roll of the back is natural. As the speed increases, the dog tends to single track with the topline
remaining level.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCOAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
wave is permissible. The undercoat is soft and dense, denser in winter than in summer, but always found to some extent on the croup
and chest. The hair on the head, muzzle and ears is short and fine. The front and rear legs are feathered. The tail is completely covered
with long, dense hair, but does not form a flag. Trimming and scissoring are not encouraged.
Colour: Black, white and black and brown.
\u2022 Black: The traditional colour is black. The colour has to be even as much as possible, but a slight tinge of sunburn is permissible.
White markings on chest, toes and\/or tip of tail are permissible.
\u2022 White and black: This variety is of historical significance for the breed. The preferred pattern of markings is black head with,
preferably, a white blaze extending onto the muzzle, black saddle with even markings and black croup and upper tail. The
remaining parts are to be white and can show a minimum of ticking.
\u2022 Brown: The brown colour goes from chocolate to bronze. White markings on chest, toes and\/or tip of tail are permissible. White
and black dogs and brown dogs are to be shown in the same class as blacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIZE AND WEIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For adult males 71cm (28 inches), for adult bitches 66cm (26 inches).
The average weight is approximately 68kg for males, approximately 54kg for bitches.
Large size is desirable, but is not to be favoured over symmetry, general soundness, power of the structure and correct gait.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
\u2022 General appearance: Legginess, lack of substance.
\u2022 General bone structure: Sluggish appearance, fine bone.
\u2022 Character: Aggressiveness, shyness.
\u2022 Head: Narrow.
\u2022 Muzzle: Snipey or long.
\u2022 Flews: Pronounced.
\u2022 Eyes: Round, protruding, yellow eyes, showing pronounced haw.
\u2022 Back: Roached, slack or swayed back.
\u2022 Tail: Short, long, kink tail, curled tip.
\u2022 Forequarters: Down in pastern, splayed toes, toeing in or out, lack of webbing between toes.
\u2022 Hindquarters: Straight stifles, cowhocks , barrel legs, pigeon toes.
\u2022 Gait\/Movement: Mincing, shuffling, crabbing, too close moving, weaving, crossing over in front, toeing-out or distinctly toeing-in
in front, hackney action, pacing.
\u2022 Hair: Completely open coat. Lack of undercoat.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy dogs.
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities.
\u2022 Overshot or undershot bite, wry mouth.
\u2022 Short and flat coat.
\u2022 Markings of any other colour than white on a black or brown dog.
\u2022 Any other colour than black or white and black or brown.
N.B.:
<\/strong>\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nINTERESTING VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n