A Landseer puppy can cost an average of $2,000–$2,500 each from a reputable breeder. Although they are considered a variation of the Newfoundland, this black and white version is less common due to the recessive gene causing the lighter coloration.

In the USA and Great Britain the Landseer is considered the same breed as the Newfoundland, however in some European countries the Landseer is a totally different breed than the Newfoundland. Landseers in Europe have longer legs than Newfies; Landseers are not so massive, they are more sporty dogs.

Life Expectancy As a giant breed that is prone to several health problems, the Landseer Newfoundland has a relatively short lifespan of 8 to 10 years.

Landseer Color Typically, the head is solid black, or black with white on the muzzle, with or without a blaze. There is a separate black saddle and black on the rump extending onto a white tail. White and black Newfoundlands have a piebald color pattern limited to white as the base color, and black area markings.

Newfies are prone to hot spots and other skin infections which can produce a foul smell. Seasonal or food allergies can cause inflammation of the skin which leads to excessive secretion of oil from certain glands in the skin, producing a musty smell.

In North America, Newfoundland and Landseer are considered the same breed. However, Landseer puppies have the distinct black and white coloring. Newfoundland puppies can be solid brown, solid black, or brown and white. How big do Landseer and Newfoundland dogs get?

However, selective breeding has occurred in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland that sets these dogs apart from their Canadian forebears. Landseers excel in swimming and have been used primarily to haul in fishing nets. But, they are also known for water rescue.

The exact origin of the Landseer dogs is unknown, but their beginnings are attributed to the Newfoundland region in Canada. Likely related to the St. Bernard, English Mastiff and Great Pyrenees, this breed was developed in Canada to assist fisherman.

The Newfoundland Landseers painted also had ticking (black spots) on forelegs, muzzle or body – all still genetic traits of a Newfoundland Landseer. The Landseer ECT is completely void of these traits. The Landseer ECT is bred specifically to have a solid wide blaze down the face and no ticking at all.