Landseer: All about this breed

Landseer

Cousin or ancestor of the Newfoundland, these two closely related breeds are both similar and different. The Newfoundland is very popular and numbers are high in Canada and elsewhere, while the Landseer is less known and often confused with his favorite counterpart. Even the famous Landseer painting from which the breed gets his name, probably represents a Newfoundland and not a Landseer. This magnificent dog with many qualities and superb aptitudes still lives in the shadow of the Newfoundland today. Even though the two breeds are completely distinct, the fact that they are continually confused is still detrimental to the development of the Landseer. This is why it is sometimes difficult to find a puppy, unlike the Newfoundland, which is often more readily available. The Landseer deserves his title as a breed in its own right because of his beautiful qualities, good character and many abilities. Remember, the Landseer and the Newfoundland are two different and totally distinct breeds.

This water dog with webbed paws is a much more hardy dog than the Newfoundland.

This large, sturdy dog has a harmoniously shaped silhouette, and although he physically resembles the Newfoundland, the Landseer's limbs are more developed and his coat is different. However, he also has the appearance of a nice, hairy dog.

Height

Between 72 and 80 cm (28.35 to 31.50 inches) for the male
Between 67 and 72 cm (26.38 to 28.35 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 70 and 75 kg (154.32 to 165.34 pounds) for the male
Between 70 and 75 kg (154.32 to 165.34 pounds) for the female

Color

His pretty coat is light white with black patches.

Hair

His long, smooth hair is fine and dense and is tangled with his undercoat.

Morphology

His broad head with a massive skull has a clear stop. His almond shaped eyes are medium to dark brown and medium size.

His triangular ears, well set on either side of the head, are also medium size. His nose is all black. His strong bushy tail with very tight hair barely reaching beyond the hock.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 2, section 2 and is #226