Newfoundland and Labrador dog showdown By Tamsin McMahon Published Aug 02, 2011 2 minute read ...

Newfoundland dogs were developed on the Canadian island which bears their name. There, they were bred as working dogs to help the fisherman of the island pull fishing nets and haul carts.

Cindy Savory said. Miss Andie has already won dozens of awards at other dog shows, but beating out 18 other Newfoundland dogs at the Westminster event was an extra-special victory.

Newfoundland dogs were developed on the Canadian island which bears their name. There, they were bred as working dogs to help the fisherman of the island pull fishing nets and haul carts.