Newfoundland

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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one of a breed of dog probably developed from crossing dogs from Europe with the Newfoundland dog (def. 1).

See: Newfoundland dog(def. 1 & 2)

Quotations

1880

I . . . imported, through the aid of dear friends, St. Bernards and Newfoundlands in their place. . . .

1963

The Newfoundland is one of the few breeds of dogs which claim this country as point of origin. . . .

1965

He was a Newfoundland--an aristocrat to start with.