[ London Times ]
This newspaper, most correctly known simply as The Times, began publication in 1785 and continues to this day.
The edition of May 29, 1847, carried a for-sale advertisement for a black Newfoundland.
NEWFOUNDLAND DOG. — A gentleman would PART WITH his DOG for £2 10s. He may be seen at Mr. Deacon's bottle warehouse, Great Scotland-yard, Charing-cross. He is only 18 months old, playful and docile with children, an excellent night watch, middle size, and colour black.