Newfoundland
As the breed’s reputation spread across the Atlantic, Newfoundlands found favor among European nobility. Notably, in the 19th century, the breed was championed by literary figures and royalties. Lord Byron, the famous poet, immortalized his Newfoundland named Boatswain in an epitaph, extolling the virtues of his beloved companion. A Newfoundland dog named Nelson is even immortalized in a painting of Princess Mary of Cambridge, Queen Victoria’s cousin. Beyond a centuries-old royal painting, the Newfoundland breed continued to appear in art and entertainment over the years. Their depiction usually revolves around themes of loyalty, bravery and friendship. They have been featured in various movies and classic novels such as Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
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