Origin: The breed originated on the island of Newfoundland, off the northeastern Atlantic coast of Canada. Originally called the St. John's dog, after the capital city of Newfoundland, they were bred to help the local fishermen--hauling nets, fetching ropes, and retrieving

Start young: As with everything else, your pet should associate a car ride with a positive and happy experience. For this you should take your pet on short rides right from the puppy age. It will be unfair to