There are many stories about the origin
of the
Newfoundland. The breed may be a
descendant of nomadic Indian dogs, or of Viking "bear dogs". Many
believe the
Newfoundland originated from
crosses between Tibetan Mastiffs brought to Canada by British or
European fisherman and local dogs, early in the 1700's. In any case,
the resulting breed found a niche aiding fisherman off the coast of
Newfoundland, Canada.
