Landseer Dog Breed
 Landseer Photo courtesy of Hundund Before the Newfoundland's standard was written, it sometimes occurred in black and white as well as solid colors. In 1930s a group of breeders tried to recreate that type and this is how the Landseer breed was brought to life.
The Landseer conveys the impression of a tall, powerful and well balanced dog. The legs are comparatively longer than those of the black Newfoundland - especially in the male. The scalp is be free from wrinkles, covered with short, fine hair. The head is strikingly beautiful, with noble expression. The movement of the well musceled legs presents a free, long stride, covering ground well with a grace you would not expect in such a massive dog. The strong tail, reaching slightly below hocks at the most, is well covered with dense, bushy hair. The toes of its large, well shaped cat-like feet are connected by strong webbing, llmost reaching the tips of the toes.
Size
26 -28 inches at shoulders.
Coat
The top coat - with exception of the head - is long and as straight and dense, soft to the touch, with good undercoat, which is not as dense as in the black Newfoundland and can be slightly wavy on back and hindquarters. When brushed wrong way it falls back into place naturally.
Color
The main color of coat is a clear white with distinct black patches on body and croup. The collar, forechest, belly, legs and tail are white. The head is black, with white muzzle and white symmetrical blaze extending from muzzle over head to the white collar. Light ticking may occur in some individuals.
Adapted from:
1. FCI-Standard # 226/01.10.1997/GB
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