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As the century
progressed, two quite different types of Newfles developed in Europe,
not just in color but in other characteristics. In the 1881 edition of
the official German stud books, two varieties of Newfoundland dogs were
clearly described . The "wavy-haired'' was solid black (white not
desired), with a shorter nose, overhanging lips and more massive build.
The "curly-haired" Newfoundland (i.e., Landseer) had the described
spotted pattern and the longer, dryer and more tapering head. The latter
type also stood higher on leg with a slightly lighter frame.
Fanciers on
the Continent continued to breed this variety of the black and white Landseer
Newfoundland. Although the First World War took its toll on giant breeds,
efforts were made in the 1930s to re-establish the Landseer as a separate
breed. Brothers Otto and Alfred Walt-erspiel spearheaded efforts in 1933
to bring the Landseer back to prominence. The breed base was so small
that some crossing to the black Newfoundland occurred in the early days.
At this time, the Landseer has been bred pure for many years.
FCI recognizes
the two breeds and, in 1976, the German Landseer Club was born as the
first organization promoting the Landseer separately from the Newfoundland.
Holland and Belgium have
joined in that premise.
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