Download or read book Newfoundlands Today written by Hedd Richards and published by Ringpress Books. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Newfoundland, known as the gentle giant of the dog world, combines a large, powerful physique with a mild, docile character. In this highly comprehensive Book of the Breed, the authors examine the origins of the breed and its development as a highly-prized working dog. The Breed Standard is analyzed in detail, and there is advice on training the show dog, the working dog. The Breed Standard is analyzed in detail, and there is advice on training the show dog, the working dog, and the companion dog. Diet, exercise, and grooming requirements are outlined, and there is guidance on breeding New foundlands, including breeding for the brown and the Landseer colors. The informative text is illustrated with more than 150 top-quality color and black-and-white photographs.