Landseer (European Continental Type)

Landseer

Landseer (European Continental Type) – side view
Photo: Numéro 1963, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Landseer (European Continental Type) – front view
Photo: Elevage des Pandas Des Terres Rouges, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Landseer (European Continental Type) – head
Photo: Sven Mildner , Freiberg, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Landseer (European Continental Type) – side view
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Landseer (European Continental Type) – front view
Photo: Stefan Bellini, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Key facts

FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermany
CategoryLarge
Height at withers67–80 cm

Recognition features

Purpose

Guard dog and companion; a tall white dog with black patches, related to the Newfoundland.

Coat

Topcoat (except the head) long, as straight and dense as possible, soft to the touch, with good undercoat that is less dense than in the black Newfoundland; clear white with distinct black patches.

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