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Noble Newfoundland Dog

by (author) Bruce Hynes

Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Initial publish date
Nov 2005
Category
Breeds
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551095448
    Publish Date
    Nov 2005
    List Price
    $24.95

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Description

This is a wonderful look at the history of this popular and well-recognized dog. Hynes begins his book with a history of the breed and moves on to stories about Newfoundland dogs past and present. These tales make up the bulk of the book, and are generally short, illustrating the traits we associate with the breed: Loyalty, bravery, intelligence and gentleness. The stories are grouped by type - rescues, proof of intelligence, acts of kindness, and so on. There are tales of dogs performing heroic sea rescues, catching fish with remarkable skill, acting as dependable hunting partners, and caring for children. One hilarious chapter is devoted to the Newfoundland's subtle sense of humour. Hynes recounts anecdotes himself, but he also quotes historical text extensively, letting past Newfoundland owners talk about their dogs in their own words.

The last section of the book deals with the care and training of Newfoundland dogs. Hynes is thorough and honest in his advice - caring for a 150 pound dog requires diligence and devotion. This book is devoted to Newfoundland dogs: heroes, artful dodgers, escape artists, and best friends.

About the author

Bruce Hynes was born the son of a blacksmith in Norris Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador, in 1940. His publications include The Eastport Peninsula: A People of the Sea and Soil, The Noble Newfoundland Dog, and ”One Hundred Years of Canadian Military Mapping.“ Apart from rescuing Newfoundland dogs, he is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

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