Noble Newfoundland Dog

Bruce Hynes

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ISBN: 9781551095448

Noble Newfoundland Dog

  Author:   Bruce Hynes    
  Publisher:  Nimbus Publishing

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.

Details and Specs
ISBN associated with this title: 9781551095448
Item NB0665
PublisherNimbus Publishing
PublisherNimbus Publishing
Published on November 21 2005
Language eng
Pages 224
Format Paperback
Dimensions9(in) x 6.75(in)
Shipping weight430(g)
Status ACTIVE TITLE
Bruce Hynes was born in Norris Arm, Newfoundland. After a long and varied career in the military, he retired to Eastport, Newfoundland, where he lives with his wife, Margaret, and their two Newfoundland dogs.