[ "Two Landseer Champions Enter Dog Show" / New York Times ]

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper which began publishing in 1851 and continues to this day. It has won more Pulitzer Prizes than any other newspaper, and has the 3rd-largest circulation in the United States.

The issue of November 24, 1966, carried this story about two Landseer show dogs, but it also touches on some aspects of the popularity of and preference for the Landseer coloration in Newfoundlands in the breed's history.

Those who are interested in this issue of Newfoundland coat color should also check out this article on the genetics and history of Newfoundland coat colors, and Emma Mellenkamp's discussion of coat color developments in the Newfoundland here at The Cultured Newf.

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