Super Swimmer Dogs Save Lives: SUPERPOWER DOGS

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    Meet a group of superpower dogs, who are so strong they can rescue as many as 10 drowning people at once. Whilst putting their lives on the line, charity group Newfound Friends - a group of Newfoundland dogs and their trainers - teach vulnerable children and adults about water safety. And the large physique and strength of these 150lb gentle giants make them perfect for water rescue. To support Superpower Dogs visit: bit.ly/Superpow...
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Komentáře • 144

  • @1baby12bear
    @1baby12bear Před 4 lety +295

    Our Newfie wasn't trained to rescue. On vacation we were swimming and suddenly my Newfie Nana clamped down on my wrist and wouldn't let go until she had pulled me to shore. Now we need to have her water retrieval toy with us when we swim or she tries to rescue everyone she sees swimming. No training, just Newfie instinct.

    • @markymarek
      @markymarek Před 4 lety +13

      Wow thats incredible story, we are planning to buy one soon, that’s why watching videos and reading feedbacks like yours

    • @joanmisa9591
      @joanmisa9591 Před 3 lety +6

      Yeess I need one so I know I'll always have a lifeguard with me. 🥰

    • @jasperaugustus2665
      @jasperaugustus2665 Před 3 lety +2

      i guess Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account..?
      I somehow lost the password. I would love any assistance you can offer me.

    • @kccline380
      @kccline380 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jasperaugustus2665 Google 😂😂😂

    • @willmorrell488
      @willmorrell488 Před 2 lety +16

      *Newfoundland*: See's anyone in the water
      *Newfoundland*: Congratulations you are about to be rescued.

  • @DoIoannToKnow
    @DoIoannToKnow Před 5 lety +339

    if I saw one of those big fluffy bois coming at me to save me I would immediately be relieved

  • @matthewstadtmiller
    @matthewstadtmiller Před 3 lety +107

    Lost our dear Laila 2 years ago, yesterday. She was an amazing swimmer, and an even better companion. We miss her everyday.

  • @fireballplay2946
    @fireballplay2946 Před 6 lety +98

    Big, fluffy, gentle giants as cuddly as stuffed animals yet so strong and powerful. Wonderful pets

  • @brianmcmichael2698
    @brianmcmichael2698 Před 4 lety +21

    We have a Newfoundland dog. He is very special as he can sense when someone has a disability. This is the best friend I have ever had next to my wife.

  • @almabrooks5177
    @almabrooks5177 Před 5 lety +84

    *Me getting rescued:* who’s a good dog! Are you a good dog? Yes you are! Yes you are!

  • @LadiesmanB007
    @LadiesmanB007 Před 4 lety +29

    Newfies are the most amazing breed I swear. My newfie Trapper died 2 years ago this month (he was a little over 12) and I still think about him every day. Once one joins your family you never want to be without. Just make sure you can take care of them. Definitely one to get from a breeder. They’re worth the effort though :)

  • @shaunportlock4924
    @shaunportlock4924 Před 3 lety +17

    I had a Leonberger, I took him to a lake at 12 weeks old. He walked straight in and started swimming without breaking his stride. He had only seen a puddle for the first time that day.

  • @TheRussian13
    @TheRussian13 Před rokem +9

    "Up to 150 lbs."
    Well I did have a 180 lbs Newfoundland puppy once. My mom even had a 240 lbs Newfy, I wish I was alive to see that teddy bear.

  • @rainyrainold
    @rainyrainold Před 5 lety +35

    They are like the tug boats of the dog world.

  • @jenniferrucker2266
    @jenniferrucker2266 Před 2 lety +6

    Cowabunga!!!!!! Whatever these dogs do they do it with the enthusiasm of a California surfer. If they could talk I know what they would say: “ humans are poor helpless defenseless animals and we have to look after their safety”.

  • @allosaurusfragilis7782
    @allosaurusfragilis7782 Před 4 lety +7

    Gentlest giants ever. Beautiful animals.

  • @anitahardesty2163
    @anitahardesty2163 Před rokem +3

    We had a newfie years ago. "Cosmo" wasn't trained in the water but we did a test. I wish we would have filmed it. Cosmo was a year old and my teenage son acted like he needed help in the water. Cosmo took off from the beach jumped in the water swam to my son grabbed a hold of my sons tshirt by the back of his neck with his mouth and swam back to shore with my son! It was incredible! These dogs are incredible dogs!! They are so sweet, loving and Friendly. So cute to!! They are very strong, have webbed feet and a waterproof coat. Definitely life saving dogs in more ways than one. The one girl said they are gentle giants. Thats what I used to tell people when they wanted to pet Cosmo. I called him my gentle giant!! Absolutely incredible dogs!! ❤️

  • @queenfan45
    @queenfan45 Před 4 lety +28

    I had a newfie exactly like this. We once rented a lake cabin. Whenever I swam out too far (started treading water) she would chase after me and herd me into shore.

  • @elliemaecanning3359
    @elliemaecanning3359 Před 7 lety +150

    ITS SOO FLUFFY IM GONNA DIE

  • @nater9524
    @nater9524 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely beautiful. We as humans need to learn from the natural instinct of animals and apply that to our lives before it’s to late. 💙🌎💙🐕‍🦺

  • @percysmama
    @percysmama Před 3 lety +6

    We take our newf to the lake. She absolutely keeps watch on my littles and LOVES grabbing their hands and pulling them in.

  • @erniepudwell627
    @erniepudwell627 Před 4 lety +24

    Newfie facts:
    1. Newfoundland rescue dogs were on the titanic and would swim people to the rescue boats
    2. In the original Peter Pan book it was a Newfoundland who was left to babysit the children
    3. Even if I’m not drowning my newfies will pull me home. It’s in their blood

  • @d.owczarzak6888
    @d.owczarzak6888 Před 3 lety +9

    I once saw a video of a Newfie towing 3, 12 foot boats with 5 people in each boat.

    • @DaniHMcV
      @DaniHMcV Před 3 lety +4

      That, and saving drowning men, was what these dogs were bred to do. Fishing was one of the few ways of life in Newfoundland since it was discovered by Europeans (after the Vikings I mean) but the weather and very rough waters around Newfoundland was unpredictable at best and that meant lots of men overboard and damaged boats that needed to be brought ashore for repair. These dogs became the embodiment of the strength and determination of the people of Newfoundland to make a life there. It’s not the easiest place to live. I know, I was born and raised there. I moved away when I was 25 and still miss it everyday now that I’ve moved to another province. What you see in these amazing dogs is exactly what you see in the spirit of the people that call Newfoundland home. I hope to do that very soon myself, along with getting a couple Newfoundland dogs to enjoy the life there even more so. :)

  • @LOGGER-sb3qn
    @LOGGER-sb3qn Před 5 lety +9

    My Grandfather told me they had one on a fishing schooner he worked on that his uncle owned. He said he had to be almost 200 lbs. Yes a schooner it was in 1916, my grandfather was 16 and they sailed off the coast off Newfoundland where he was born as was I.

  • @PsychAutumn
    @PsychAutumn Před 5 lety +6

    i have a 5 month old newfoundland and i think hes big right now its gonna be funny looking at pictures of him right now and like 4 years later

  • @jimtarutis8018
    @jimtarutis8018 Před 3 dny +2

    NOTHING LIKE A NEWFIE.........❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Therealjc27
    @Therealjc27 Před 4 lety +6

    My newfie would never save me in a million years if I'm drowning, but they are truly the best dogs

  • @zairaargyriou7612
    @zairaargyriou7612 Před 7 lety +86

    I have 5 of them and they are ALL AMAZINGGG

    • @delctsge6519
      @delctsge6519 Před 5 lety +2

      Mano unique LOL

    • @exoticfish4178
      @exoticfish4178 Před 4 lety +2

      Not really they are amazing but having 5 is just wow i have an 100%newfoundland not a mix just pure newfoundland and they are giants having 5 of them must be a pain

    • @skolnutz
      @skolnutz Před 4 lety +2

      I’m so jealous. I have one. Best breed

    • @1baby12bear
      @1baby12bear Před 4 lety +2

      Holy crap! five! One is enough for us.

    • @red-winged_blackbird
      @red-winged_blackbird Před 7 měsíci

      Oh my goodness!

  • @TheNatasha66
    @TheNatasha66 Před 6 lety +9

    Those dogs are absolutely gorgeous 💙💚💜

  • @TheBigFudge-ko9jj
    @TheBigFudge-ko9jj Před 7 lety +6

    I have a Newfoundland I love him so much

  • @martinmcdonald4207
    @martinmcdonald4207 Před rokem +3

    King of K9`s. New Foundland or Irish Wolfhound? I love them both for their clever personalities and how they can be completely silly just for their own entertainment, that`s how clever these breeds are. Mighty dogs both.

  • @maitrangtran2775
    @maitrangtran2775 Před 4 lety +3

    those ppl who allowed u to DESTROY A WALL IN THEIR HOUSE r simply amazing!!! i adore their selfless act to save the kitten im so glad u were able to find little cricket and keep him alive :) so glad napoleon and cricket got adopted together

  • @noodles169
    @noodles169 Před 5 lety +12

    Forget all that. I just want one to keep me warm in cold winter nights 😎

  • @odinseinherji9719
    @odinseinherji9719 Před 7 lety +92

    They are fantastic swimmers apart from my dog who is the same breed,won't go anywhere near the water

    • @jesselambert4968
      @jesselambert4968 Před 4 lety +7

      Haha I thought mine was the only weird one that hates the water 😂

    • @jumpy2xstreaming
      @jumpy2xstreaming Před 4 lety +5

      Same

    • @exoticfish4178
      @exoticfish4178 Před 4 lety +6

      Its not a pure newfoundland then every pure newfoundland likes watter you must have a mix or some kind

    • @jesselambert4968
      @jesselambert4968 Před 4 lety +10

      @@exoticfish4178 probably is like mine, do you feel the need to argue with everyone in your life or just on CZcams lol?

    • @exoticfish4178
      @exoticfish4178 Před 4 lety +8

      @@jesselambert4968 i am not arguing thank you

  • @PAARYNAKAKKU-pd8ej
    @PAARYNAKAKKU-pd8ej Před 2 lety +3

    I WISHD ID HAD DOG LIKE THAT

  • @ProspectingMonkey
    @ProspectingMonkey Před 2 lety +2

    Your a beautiful hero

  • @parisriskos7837
    @parisriskos7837 Před 4 lety +5

    The brown dog has the. Most beautiful, gentle eyes

    • @georgewiseman-yo2pq
      @georgewiseman-yo2pq Před rokem +2

      Absolutely the brown Terra Nova is GORGEOUS LOOKING ON THE BOAT😃

  • @ThunderPants13
    @ThunderPants13 Před 4 měsíci

    My sister was jogging near a river with her newfie, Sophie, and noticed that a large raft made of logs had come loose from its mooring and had started floating down the river. Being a strong swimmer, she told Sophie to stay on the shore and she jumped in and swam out to the raft to pull it in. After struggling for awhile, she called for Sophie and the dog swam out and pulled my sister AND the raft to shore!

  • @jackg2630
    @jackg2630 Před 3 lety +4

    Worst case scenario you could literally just grab a big handful of their coat and let them pull you. These dogs are so big and strong it probably wouldn’t even hurt them.

  • @birthgravy
    @birthgravy Před 4 měsíci

    Bro jumped RIGHT in there. He ain't playing no games lol

  • @squishygirl5696
    @squishygirl5696 Před 5 lety +5

    Getting one tomorrow

  • @freddyward1387
    @freddyward1387 Před 4 lety +5

    I have a Newfoundlander he is almost four and weighs in at a whopping 190 pounds my ex wife done bad things to him when he was young long story. How ever he is my first dog owned and my best friend I no I need training for him and for me as responsible pet owner my other half I'm with now had to meet him first as again he was hurt by a female so I didn't want him thinking she was going to hurt him to any way turns out Gunter always goes to her which is great makes me very happy that he is happy just wish I could get some lessons so he could be social and happy and that would make me and my other half happy

  • @destroyerinazuma96
    @destroyerinazuma96 Před 4 lety +4

    If you think about it taking a dog for a swim is in many ways similar to taking a dog for a walk. Key thing is they need activity in the form of play or work, and here they can get both. While obviously bigger species can save drowning people efficiently, I've seen folks just play in the water with smaller dogs. Actually on that topic: dog owners, does a puppy instinctively know how to swim? how soon is it safe to take it there?

    • @whiskey6719
      @whiskey6719 Před 2 lety +4

      Most of the time they figure out how to swim by themselves. From the dogs I have had the 8 month old Newfie I have now is the best swimmer and he’s only swam twice. I’ve had two Great Danes, a Belgian Malinois and a Chocolate Lab and now this Newfoundland. The lab was a good swimmer but the others were decent not the best. It probably depends on the breed. If you take the puppy early they will probably be a better swimmer

    • @destroyerinazuma96
      @destroyerinazuma96 Před 2 lety +3

      @@whiskey6719 thank you for the information! My relative had a teckel who could swim just fine though slowly.

    • @whiskey6719
      @whiskey6719 Před 2 lety +4

      @@destroyerinazuma96 yeah most dogs can. You’re welcome

  • @minyoung823
    @minyoung823 Před 3 lety +3

    So, Belgian Malinois in land and Newfoundland in water.

  • @marcfitzhenry7581
    @marcfitzhenry7581 Před 3 lety +3

    beautiful!

  • @daisyroyal-ex8ir
    @daisyroyal-ex8ir Před 3 lety +3

    the new found land is so amazing!

  • @amoures6841
    @amoures6841 Před 6 lety +4

    Beautiful canines!

  • @johnoquinn5049
    @johnoquinn5049 Před 7 lety +15

    Here in Canada I've seen 240 pound males

    • @Tom-ws8ei
      @Tom-ws8ei Před 5 lety +4

      Overweight

    • @nervous4330
      @nervous4330 Před 4 lety +2

      That’s very overweight Jesus

    • @exoticfish4178
      @exoticfish4178 Před 4 lety +4

      That is not normal for a female it might be just normal for a male but not female god

  • @isabellakosmas7444
    @isabellakosmas7444 Před 7 lety +12

    I have a English springer spaniel he is 4 months old and super cute his name is olly

    • @zairaargyriou7612
      @zairaargyriou7612 Před 7 lety +1

      IsabellaK_12 2004 you had to get a newfie

    • @johnparker7784
      @johnparker7784 Před 6 lety +1

      Thats great. Springers are wonderful dogs. You two are going to have lots of fun and good times together.

  • @hailjigglypuff4771
    @hailjigglypuff4771 Před 5 lety +4

    Working dogs in their prime.

    • @exoticfish4178
      @exoticfish4178 Před 4 lety +2

      This is not a working dog its a water rescue dog

  • @janecote
    @janecote Před 7 lety +3

    Wonderful. Please post more.

  • @pioneirohill8493
    @pioneirohill8493 Před 7 lety +2

    I have two !! I love them.

  • @megselvidge4121
    @megselvidge4121 Před 7 lety +54

    How long do they take to dry? Their coat looks fluffy, not oily

    • @LolLol-ll2bd
      @LolLol-ll2bd Před 7 lety +9

      Meg Selvidge I have one ... they take about 5 minutes if there soaking if there a bit wet normally about 3 mins

    • @dawnaschneider6679
      @dawnaschneider6679 Před 7 lety +4

      Meg Selvidge I have a Newfoundland and they take about ten minutes to dry if the soaking wet

    • @dakiddpoet
      @dakiddpoet Před 6 lety +2

      Meg Selvidge

    • @evagrace1048
      @evagrace1048 Před 6 lety +5

      They have a second coat underneath so don’t get wet underneath so takes about 5 minuets

    • @mcrpunk100
      @mcrpunk100 Před 4 lety +1

      Dawna Schneider are you joking?😂

  • @jenniferrucker2266
    @jenniferrucker2266 Před 7 měsíci

    Cowabunga !!! Surf’s up !!!

  • @aidanedwardsmith8033
    @aidanedwardsmith8033 Před 3 lety +2

    That is so cool!

  • @zrr2267
    @zrr2267 Před 5 lety +3

    this is way smarter than real life guards

  • @KH-zd5iv
    @KH-zd5iv Před 4 lety +2

    Great video.

  • @sutube395
    @sutube395 Před 7 lety +18

    150 lbs of fur

  • @jamesc5919
    @jamesc5919 Před 6 lety +11

    I'm going to be doing that because September 8 I'm going to jump in the same spot as the girl did and then Newfoundland is going to rescue me and it's going to be really fun and everyone should sign up to do it because right now they have 16 people who want to do it the owners of the uniform and said they want 30 so please sign up to do it and you're probably meet me there

  • @jacksonholm6085
    @jacksonholm6085 Před 4 lety +2

    So sweety dogs got black Newfoundlander my self really happe for the water i know that hahah peace.. good people make at good world!!

  • @adv67
    @adv67 Před 3 lety +2

    i'm from Quebec will be adopting a leonberger in few months, I really would likje to train, who do I contact in Quebec ?

  • @garysalazar5279
    @garysalazar5279 Před 7 lety +4

    RIP BILBO

  • @luciaconn6788
    @luciaconn6788 Před rokem +1

    are they now bred stockier, longer hair? Had a Newf/lab? cross. Smart, moody aware quiet. He was taller. and about 120lbs.

    • @thomaslawlor4200
      @thomaslawlor4200 Před 11 měsíci

      Actually, a Newfoundland Labrador cross is a bit of a unicorn. The Newfoundland was here when Europeans pitched here 530 odd years ago, They are what they are. Nobody knows where they came from. They are suburb water dogs. Problem was, at often 160lbs + dragging a wet one over the side of a small boat was a challenge, It was decided a smaller version of The Newfoundland was needed. Local fishermen bred Newfoundland's with a now extinct breed known as The St. John's Water Dog.
      The result was what was called The Lessor Newfoundland. That name worked for a hundred years. Then, a British Navel officer noticed teh attributes on the Lessor and thought the breed would be popular back home. Well he was right and the Labrador Retriever was

  • @joelthornton3635
    @joelthornton3635 Před 5 lety +6

    My roxi is a swimming champion

  • @sandman3881
    @sandman3881 Před 4 lety +2

    They don’t even mention what breed it is

  • @michael.hodgetts5841
    @michael.hodgetts5841 Před 7 lety +2

    they are gorgeous!

  • @halsbakkan7617
    @halsbakkan7617 Před 3 lety +2

    Newfies WILL rescue you wether you want to or not!

  • @billbortles
    @billbortles Před měsícem

    Meanwhile in the water my newf treats me like Rose and he's that random guy using her as a floatation device in the Titanic

  • @equalturtle8410
    @equalturtle8410 Před 7 lety +1

    6 and wow

  • @sandman3881
    @sandman3881 Před 4 lety +2

    How far can a dog swim? I’m curious.. can they swim as long as a human?

    • @thomaslawlor4200
      @thomaslawlor4200 Před 11 měsíci

      A Newfoundland can swim a very long distance indeed. They not only have four webbed paws, but also a massive lung capacity. Swimming through rough surf shows their power. Our late four year old, 174lb male would easily, easily, pull a 14 foot boat with four passengers on it. If I stood knee deep in water he was able to pull me off my feet. Incredible.

  • @gerri8052
    @gerri8052 Před 7 lety +4

    A new found lander breed

  • @mydogsbestfren7490
    @mydogsbestfren7490 Před 4 lety +1

    I just wanna know what sort of folk came to this video and left a dislike - Cute bundle of fluff saving people? hm I will dislike this because I am a loser! < that's the only way I can understand this type of behavior. must improve, hoomans 2/10

  • @DaniHMcV
    @DaniHMcV Před 3 lety +3

    I’m from the island of Newfoundland, where this breed comes from. I just wanted to let everyone in on a secret.....that is.....the CORRECT way to say “Newfoundland”! Lol. It is NOT New-FOUND-lind, or NEW-fin-lin, it is pronounced “new-fin-LAND, emphasis on the “land” part. Any other pronunciation is incorrect. So, if you love Newfoundland dogs, pronounce their breed in the most authentic way. They’ll love you for it and a bunch of super-friendly people living on a rock in the North Atlantic will love you for it too :)

    • @glennosmond4306
      @glennosmond4306 Před rokem

      I was hatched in Godfathers Cove, my uncle was an artist there. Wh'par'da'rock y'from my dear?

  • @S1l3ntProtector
    @S1l3ntProtector Před 4 lety +4

    "we might have to break a wall" Me: man I don't care break the whole house if you want just save that kitten! 3:39

  • @Biscuit9891
    @Biscuit9891 Před 2 lety +2

    my newfie is lazy and would just lay down if someone robbed my house.

  • @ladylove6335
    @ladylove6335 Před 7 lety +2

    cool

  • @Azubjourni
    @Azubjourni Před 7 lety +16

    How much like does this Turtle get
    🐢

    • @LOGAN-jg9kg
      @LOGAN-jg9kg Před 7 lety +2

      Azubjourni 🐢

    • @exoticfish4178
      @exoticfish4178 Před 4 lety +1

      Doesnt seem lile much its been 3 years cj 3 god damn years and you still havent got enough likes to get a car to chace the train

  • @chantalsingier5898
    @chantalsingier5898 Před 7 lety +2

    J ADOREles erres neuves!!!!!!!!

  • @CherylLoke
    @CherylLoke Před 7 lety +2

    What breed of dog is this??

    • @Azubjourni
      @Azubjourni Před 7 lety

      Cheryl Loke Neufundländer German breed

    • @gerri8052
      @gerri8052 Před 7 lety

      A new found lander

    • @LOGAN-jg9kg
      @LOGAN-jg9kg Před 7 lety +3

      Cheryl Loke newfoundland

    • @user-fz7zo3fj3j
      @user-fz7zo3fj3j Před 7 lety +4

      Azubjourni nope not a German breed, but a Canadian one.

  • @jenniferrucker2266
    @jenniferrucker2266 Před rokem +1

    Cowabunga

  • @PolyScope
    @PolyScope Před 5 lety +2

    It's okay to point out where the breed is shining, but don't rank them!

  • @equalturtle8410
    @equalturtle8410 Před 7 lety +2

    M ran 5

  • @soinlahti.racing
    @soinlahti.racing Před 7 lety +3

    landseer

  • @tekksavvy2242
    @tekksavvy2242 Před 5 lety +1

    !

  • @olivkagogola8541
    @olivkagogola8541 Před 7 lety +1

    is it a Hunter???

  • @dakiddpoet
    @dakiddpoet Před 6 lety +1

    #shave dogsandcatanfpelplo

  • @puprocks346
    @puprocks346 Před 7 lety +2

    4th comment

  • @beangelica2540
    @beangelica2540 Před 7 lety +1

    First