Lord Byron wrote in part that man is honored with praises on his tombstone, while:
In the grounds of Newstead Priory, the former estate of Lord Byron in Nottinghamshire, England, stands on stone in memory of the poet’s friend with feet.Ī devoted friend, Boatswain died of rabies in 1808, but his memory lives on in the lines of “Epitaph to A Dog,” the poem his pet parents wrote in honor. Literary giants and their Newfoundland dogs GrantIt’s Faithful’s dog’s turn to become the First Fido, followed by Rutherford B. In 1857, a Newfoundland named Lara moved to the White House with her pet parents, President James Buchanan.
The feet of several Newfoundlands have strolled through the halls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! To celebrate, we’ve fetched some fun facts about Newfie! New photos in the White House
High up on the American Kennel Club’s list of the world’s largest dog breeds, the Newfoundland also holds a big place in the hearts of dog lovers! In fact, the Newfie is so beloved that the breed has pet holidaywith Newfoundland National Dog Day take place on March 25.
