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NEWFOUNDLAND DOGS
Federation Cynologique International
FCI-Standard N°50 /24 07 1996 / GB
original: Canadian
UTILIZATION: Sledge dog for heavy loads, water dog..
CLASSIFICATION FCI :Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer Type-Molossian and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs.
Section 2.2 Molossian Type , Mountain Dogs Without working trial.
SHORT HISTORICAL SURVEY : The breed originated in the island of Newfoundland from dogs indigenous and the big black bear dog introduced by the Vikings after the year 1100. Whit 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 targely in possession of his proper morphology and natural behavior. These features allowed him to withstand the rigours of the extreme climate and sea's adversity while pulling heavy loads on land or serving as water and lifeguard dog.
GENERAL APPEARANCE The Newfoundland is massive, whit powerful body, well muscled
and well coordinated in his movements
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body from the withers to the root
of the tail is equal to the distance from the withers to the ground. The body
is compact. The body of the bitch my be slightly longer and less massive than
that of the dog. The distance from the withers to the underside of the chest
is greater than the distance from the underside of the chest to the ground
BEHAVIOUR AND TEMPERAMENT The Newfoundland's expression reflects benevolence
and softness. Dignified joyful and creative, he is known for his sterling
gentleness and serenity.
HEAD
Massive. The head of the bitch follows the same general conformation as the male's one, but is less massive.
CRANIAL REGION
SkulI : 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 hrown dogs.
Muzzle Definitely square, deep and moderately short,, covered with short fine hair free from wrinkles. The corners of the mouth are evident, but not excessiveIy pronounced.
Cheeks: Soft
Bite: Scissors or level bie
Eyes: Relatively small, deep set; they are wide apart and show no haw. Colour: Dark brown in black and vhite and black , lighter shades permitted in brown dogs.
Ears 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 conner of the eye on the same side.
NECK : Strong, muscu1ar, welI set in the shoulders , long enough to permit dignified head carriage . The neck should not show excessive dewlap.
BODY Bone structure is massive throughout. Viewed from the side, the body is deep and vigorous.
Top line: Level and firm from the withers to the rump.
Back : Broad.
Loin: Strorng and welI muscled.
Rump: Broad, sloping at an angle of about 130°
Chest: Broad, full and deep, with good spread of ribs.
Abdomen and underline: Almost level and never tucked up.
FOREQUATERS: The Forelegs are straight and parallel also when the dog is walking or slowly trotting.
Shoulders: Wery well muscled, well laid back at an angle approaching 45° to the horizontal line.
Elbows: Close to the chest.
Pasterns : Slightly sloping.
Forefeet Larg and proportionate to the body, well rounded and tight, wih firm and compact toes. Webbing of toes is present. Nails black in black and white and black dogs, horn-coloured in brown dogs.In case of white toes, the nails should not be black .
HINDQUARTERS :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 appareance.
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. Nail colour as in forefeet. Dewclaws, if present, should have been removed.
TAIL : The tail acts as a rudder when the Newfoundland is swimming;therefore it is strong and broad at the base. When the 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 or curved inward between the legs.
GAIT I MOVEMENT The Newfoundland moves with good reach of the forelegs and strong drive of the hindquarters, giving the impression of effortless power. A slight roll of the back is natural. As the speed increases, the dog tnds to single track with topline remaining level.
COAT
HAIR The Newfoundland has a water resistent double coat. The outer coat is moderaely long and straight with no curl. A sligh wave is permissible. The undercoat is soft and dense, more denese in winter than in summer, but always found to some extent on the rump 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.
COLOR Black,, white and black and brown.
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.
White and black This varirty is of historical signifiance for the breed. The preferred pattern of markings is black head with, preferabily, a white blaze extending onto the muzzle, black saddle with even markings and black rump and upper tail. The remaining parts are to be white and can show a minimum of ticking
Brown: The brawn colour goes from . chocolate to bronze. White markings on chest, toes and/or tip of tail are permissible
Vhite and black dogs and brown dogs are to be shown in the same class as blacks
SIZE AND WEIGHT:
The average height at the withers is:
for adult males 71 cm (28 Inches);
for adult bitches 66 cm (28 inches).
The everage weight is approximately 68 kg for males;
approximately 54 kg for bitches.
Large size is desiderable, but is not to be favoured over symmetry, general soundness, power of the structure and correct gait.
FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault
and the seriosness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree
-General appearance: Legginess, lack of substance.
- General bone structure : sluggish appearance, fine bone.
- Character: aggressiveness, shyness.
- Head :Narrow
- Muzzle: Snipey or long
- Flews: Pronounced.
- Eyes : Round,protroding, yellow eyes, shorring pronounced haw
- Back Roached, slack or swayed back.
- Forequarters Down in pastern, splayed toes, toeing in or out, lack of webbing between toes
- Hinquarters: Straight stifles, cowhocks, barrel legs, pigeon toes
- Tail Short long kink tail curled tip.
-Gait/Movement : Mincing, shuffling, crabbing, too close moving, weaving, crossing over in front, toeing-out or distincly toeing-in in front, hackney action,, pacing.
-Hair ; Completaly open coat.
ELIMINATING FAULTS:
- Bad temperament
- Overshot or undershot bite, wry mouth.
- Short and flat coat.
- Markings of any other colour than white on a black or brown dog.
- Any other colour than black or white and black or brown.
NB Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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