Labs descend from the St. John’s water dog, a breed developed in Newfoundland as a fisherman’s working dog. Hardy dogs able to stand cold water, they hauled nets and lines in the water. Visiting ...

If you’ve ever met the Newfoundland, or “Newfie” as they’re popularly known, you’ll agree that this breed resembles a giant plush teddy bear worth infinite hugs. This strikingly majestic, heavy-boned ...