Landseer (European Continental Type) — size comparison

The European Continental Type Landseer is a large, strong dog with relatively long legs and a black-and-white coat. The head is mostly black, often with a white blaze, while dark patches mark the pale body. Long hair forms a full tail and leg feathering. Its athletic outline permits free movement on land and in water.

Its history overlaps with the Newfoundland and large dogs imported from Canada to Europe. The name commemorates painter Edwin Landseer, who depicted white-and-black dogs. German and Swiss breeding established a separate, taller type. FCI recognised the European Continental Type Landseer as a distinct breed in 1960. A white-and-black Newfoundland remains a colour variety of the Newfoundland.

Landseers are usually balanced, sociable and closely attached to family. They readily join shared activities, and many show particular interest in water. They can work attentively and persistently with people for long periods. At home they seek closeness; outdoors they investigate with curiosity. Younger dogs can be very playful and greet people energetically.

Measurement sources

• Wzorzec rasy i wysokość
• Masa i opis rasy
• Charakter i opieka — VDH