“The Newfoundland is the only breed that has natural lifesaving ability listed in its American Kennel Club (AKC) breed standard.”

General information on this  large dog breed is giving in this book, including:  its layered coat, intelligence, strength, weight, swimming ability, average  lifespan, and black, brown, grey and combination of white and black coloring.

The book has four chapters: Built for Hard Work, Newfoundland History, Large and Playful, and Caring for a Newfoundland.  EDGE FACTs are interesting bits of random information which don’t fit under the chapter headings. They are inserted throughout the book, usually a top the color photos of Newfoundlands,  on every other page.

Bold type words are defined on the page, below the text, with a similar definition in the glossary.