WATER DOGS
water n The origin of the short-haired Newfoundland dog is perhaps the old Portuguese _Water Dog_, here on fishing ships long before the days of the Armada. . . . Probably these Portuguese sailors obtained these Water Dogs in Newfoundland. [and further discussion;Portugese Water Dog] They are called...
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| Language: | English |
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1964
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| Summary: | water n The origin of the short-haired Newfoundland dog is perhaps the old Portuguese _Water Dog_, here on fishing ships long before the days of the Armada. . . . Probably these Portuguese sailors obtained these Water Dogs in Newfoundland. [and further discussion;Portugese Water Dog] They are called _Labradors_ in England. This name is not know [sic] in Newfoundland, where the only name for them is _Water Dog_. . . . " _Newfoundland Water Dogs_ PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W Kirwin, July 64 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 3 Not used on the water; salt water; fresh-water; water bear; water doctor; water dog; water fur; water gully; water haul; water hopper; water-horse; water-jug; water lily; water man; water nipper; water pigeon; water pup;water whelp; water set; waterside |
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