Extraordinary Adventures of the Newfoundland Dog

[@Canadiana]

The French-narrated version of this minisode is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKsXmiOqrCKoqc A special thank you to Rudder, Keil, and Beckett for starring in the episode! Thanks to Sasha Latimer at Aberforth Newfoundlands for allowing us to film her beautiful dogs! Stay to the end to hear the story of ANOTHER famous dog breed! The Defence of Hong Kong deserves much more than the time we could give it in the episode, please check the description for more info and a link to an external source which covers that tragic day. Be sure to check out all our latest episodes-this season, we've covered everything from Pirates on Canada's East Coast (we reveal a connection to two of Canada's largest banks), spies in Ottawa, werewolves, lumberjacks and more! Don't forget to click the bell to be notified of new releases because there are many more episodes on the way! Thank you for your patience!

[@b.w.6535]

You forgot to thank Benedict Cumberbatch for playing Alexander MacKenzie.

[@derrickduister9196]

I came here to Learn, Not to cry! Such amazing dogs.

[@jasperrodrigues7026]

Exactly what I was thinking too.

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

Ah shut up 🙄

[@Benjiefrenzy]

The Newfoundland, Labrador, and Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers are all beautiful dogs. It's amazing how the East Coast can claim 3 beautiful breeds.

[@danq.5140]

Such a great breed. Friends of my family had one named Morgan and he was as friendly as the people of Newfoundland proper.

[@perniciouschattel5211]

As a Canadian and the proud owner of both a Newfoundland (8 mos old and 110lbs - he's going to be a monster) and a Labrador, I loved this video. Both my guys are the sweetest guys, although the Newf is the most stubborn and confident dog we've ever owned, and the Lab completely lacks any chill whatsoever.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

U have Interesting situation ! One breed can't chill and the other is overly confident. 😁

[@YourCanadianGuide]

You guys need way more subscribers than you have, your stuff is way too good.

[@Styphon]

My mother's ancestors were coming over from Ireland when their ship went down near Nova Scotia, and a similar rescue story exists about a dog helping the crew & passengers get to shore.

[@montanausa329]

They were breed by angels for mankind

[@Dalcenn]

When I cliked this I was prepared for a nice video on dogs, wasn't expecting to hear about Gander. My grandfather was a Royal Rifle, and I've been hearing stories of Gander since I was a child. Thank you for another excellent video!

[@Canadiana]

That's incredible! We included a Royal Rifles of Canada medal just behind Gander's dog tag in the animations. We hope we portrayed his story well, he's an amazing figure.

[@timothyschollux]

HERO dogs! What an amazing part of Canadian history!

[@kevinzhu6417]

You guys are making informative and high-quality content that is becoming rare on youtube, thanks for sharing the beauty of Canadian history

[@Canadiana]

Thank you for watching and the kind words! We just hope to do these incredible stories the justice they deserve in our small part in sharing them.

[@blackberrythorns]

@@Canadiana you should look into le cheval canadien, the canadian horse, the oldest horse breed in north america.

[@tinsley999]

I love both Newfoundland and Labrador breeds! I couldn't stop smiling until Gander's story, then I wanted to cry. As interesting as all the topics you've touched on so far--I think this is my favourite. Wish it had been a bit longer.

[@Canadiana]

There are much longer ones to come! Including a massive episode about another famous Canadian animal we think you might enjoy. But we don't want to spoil it! Thank you for watching, we're glad you enjoyed the episode.

[@jaimefewer6297]

As a proud Newfoundland'er I thank you for pronouncing it the correct way, great video .

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

As a dog lover,a proud Canadian, and a history buff, this one really got me! The quality of your videos is astounding. Absolutely excellent!

[@shelleyhender8537]

As a Newfoundlander from Gander ~ I am grateful you visited our beautiful province and discovered the incredible personalities of our Newfoundland Pups! We are often omitted or forget about on this glorious island! As always, you provide the most interesting stories. Who knew Thompson and the others chose these beautiful animals to assist them in their travels. I certainly understand why, as these dogs have have such delightful, dedicated, and warm personalities…great for keeping one company. As an animal rescuer, without a doubt, the heroic deed of Gander in the war was certainly my favourite tale you shared today! Thank you for another fascinating, insightful video! Cheers🇨🇦☺🇨🇦 P.S. Happy Easter!

[@Canadiana]

Thank you for watching! We have more episodes coming this season that include locations in Newfoundland and Labrador, too. We had been pinning for years to be able to get to your province and dive into its history--and we hope to return one day to cover even more! Our short experience with the Newfoundland dogs we filmed for the episode made it totally apparent why they'd be amazing travel companions. In fact, Mackenzie's dog inspired Lewis and Clark (whom crossed North America years later) to purchase their own Newfoundland too!

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@CanadianaIt is always a joy to learn of the insights you share!🙂 I am so THRILLED you had a chance to visit my hometown of Gander, NL! I hope you get to experience our “hospitality “ upon your return, and become “honorary” Newfoundlanders, if you didn’t get to do so on your previous trip! We enjoy entertaining and making people feel welcome…hopefully…that was your experience! I am sincerely looking forward to future episodes about our province, and the rest of our extraordinary country. I appreciate the “heads up” of what’s to come! Thank you for offering “unique” historical insights into our country. We are frequently bombarded by US and international history. It’s truly exciting to learn of our own…and NOT the same historical facts commonly shared and well known by most. This is partly why your channel is so incredibly exciting and a welcome change to what is typically offered. You certainly are a wonderful representation of a proud Canadian! Wishing you a very Happy Easter!🇨🇦☺🇨🇦

[@Canadiana]

Happy Easter to you as well! We had an incredible time in Newfoundland and Labrador and most certainly were welcomed with that famous Newfoundlander hospitality everywhere we went. We only wished we could have been there longer! We will cherish the memories and hope to make more if the show can continue. We did 'Kiss the Cod' in St. John's, and filmed it for our two-parter about famous North Atlantic pirates--it's on the channel if you haven't had a chance to see it. For that episode, we actually had a local mayor source us a cod to bring to the top of a mountain for filming! That's some hospitality! We appreciate your kind words, and you've hit the nail on the head. Sometimes it feels difficult to learn more about our own country when overloaded with other nations' history. We hope to continue to do our small part.

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@Canadiana I was hoping you were met with a tremendous welcome, after stepping onto the island! I think we are born with an overly friendly “gene” - LOL!😉 You will certainly be welcomed again and again! It’s great to hear you had an opportunity to “kiss the cod” and become an honorary Newfoundlander! Personally, I would kiss a cod any day, as long as I didn’t have to knock back SCREECH! It’s great for baking, and undoubtedly, an excellent “germ killer”! They certainly named that RUM appropriately! I appreciate the Easter wishes. It’s very kind of you! Hopefully, you will a wonderful holiday with friends and family. THANK YOU for telling me about the two videos on the North Atlantic pirates! I have been rewatching episodes going back a few years, but have yet to see the pirate videos. Well, well…I have to spend sometime in the hospital for chemo and surgery. I will definitely be searching for those 2 episodes! I have told my family and friends about your amazing channel, in hopes, they will share it with others. May your channel exponentially grow! We are fortunate to have someone like yourself providing in-depth Canadian content. You never know…one day you may become one of the Canadian “Treasures” you often speak of! If so - you certainly deserve it!☺ I dearly appreciate your reply to my text, and hope you have a fantastic week ahead!🇨🇦 P.S. I apologize for sending you such a long text! It’s more like a novella - LOL!🙃

[@Canadiana]

No apologies necessary on the length of the text! Thank you for sharing the channel with your friends and family, it's much appreciated! It's been a pleasure chatting with you and thank you for the encouragement. We hope you enjoy the rest of the season and have a wonderful summer--free of any Screech!

[@CookedOnions]

RIP Sgt. Gander. Semper Fi is the literal definition of Newfies.

[@lisawininger8615]

Absolutely love this! We have 4 Newfoundland dogs and they show all of these characteristics .

[@vitaly062]

One more great video from Canadiana, thank you!

[@grizzlynad]

I've had 8 Newfies over 40 years, fabulous breed. 🥰

[@RickImus]

Thanks

[@Canadiana]

Thank you so much!

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

AussieTash sent me. I'm in the middle of one of her posts and she suggested your channel. I'm going to finish watching her post, but I'll be back. She is Australian but seems to laugh so much at the happiness and happenings over here in Canada. She deserves a shout-out.

[@mikedrown2721]

I visited Newfoundland in 1977👍😊♥️🇺🇸

[@robswystun2766]

Love the animation. Also, Gander's story had me close to tears.

[@dodaexploda]

Amazing content as always! It's by chance I listened to a podcast yesterday about Sgt. Gander. Amazing pupper!

[@osmia]

You and your team are appreciated. I love it when I see a new video from you show up. And I love dogs so I extra appreciate this one

[@Canadiana]

Thank you! They are incredible dogs!

[@franceshendry5656]

Love,love,love your videos. Thank you!

[@sayhi2neil]

I come back to watch this every now and then. CHILLS Everytime. Love newfies ❤

[@nolankarat5169]

Awesome video! I grew up in Gander, so we learned all about Sargent Gander in school as kids. He was given to the military because he was deemed too rambunctious for a local family who owned him. He used to chase planes down the runway, whose passengers thought he was a black bear!

[@nikevisor54]

Love this topic! Looking forward to whatever y'all are cooking up next

[@travelexperiencedevoyage]

If anyone ever has a chance to visit Newfoundland, it is truly a magnificent place and Gros Morne is one of the most beautiful National Parks in Canada.

[@a.jlondon9039]

Great video. Beautiful dogs.

[@thebandplayedon..6145]

Great episode, very interesting. Proof yet again, we don't really deserve dogs, but, they think we're something super special, so, here we are, together, BFFs.... ❤

[@chad_b]

RIP Sargent Gander. A true Canadian hero 😢

[@GarettMacLaren]

Loved this story!!

[@kerrbear1980]

It should be noted Newfoundland did not join Canada until 1949. So tech this is Newfoundland history, not Canadian. Newfoundland history is incredible and storied!

[@Flavia-]

Thank you for your amazing content as always.

[@nickiewilson9134]

My sister's friend's in Vancouver owned two of these dogs,big but bear. Will and Anne Wedding also di a play at the East End Cultural Center of Fawlty Tower's in 1979,they invited John Cleese for it, they didn't think he'd show,but was in the audience for the 1st showing He was really impressed and we had drink's afterwards.❤ 🇨🇦. My G.G.Gramps Captain James Douglas Warren came from P.E.I. in 1858,he opened up the Trade Routes around Vancouver Island to the Haida Gwaii. He had many Schooners, Steamships and Shipwrecks, the S.S.Alpha,Barbara Boscowitz, and the famous S.S.Beaver that sunk at Prospect Point in Vancouver in 1988.❤ 🇨🇦 🍁

[@derkaderkajihadderka]

They're all good dogs Candananana

[@ec6052]

I'm from Newfoundland Labrador and my friend has a Newf/Lab mix that I affectionately call a "Newfoundland Labrador"

[@AmokCanuck]

Thank you for your part in the preservation of Canadian history. I've given you many compliments I'm running out of adjectives to describe your videos. Let's just say this time: they're so fucking good, thank you.

[@Canadiana]

Thank you, as always! And this time for the vigorous support! We are glad you enjoyed the episode, more to come!

[@TheBigheadValley]

First time here and what’s great story about Gander. My Grandad fought at the Battle of Hong Kong and this story resonates with me.

[@MarkTrav1982]

Yes yes!!! A new video. ❤

[@Canadiana]

Sorry for the delay!

[@bigboopy8243]

Such a great chanel thank you !!!

[@daphneporter856]

Always love these videos. Thank you so much for all your work.

[@Canadiana]

Thanks for watching!

[@mackenziecampbell2224]

By far the most underrated channel on YT. You guys should be shown in public schools, you're that good!

[@DarthAbyss316]

My dad and stepmom have a Newf and he’s a good doggo. Such an incredibly smart, loyal and strong breed. Love them. Thank you for this video!

[@unbonfrancophone1539]

Super vos vidéos !

[@mamadragon2581]

My husband was raised with Newfies and we're on our second Newf, Piper (RIP Skipper), so of course I had to watch this. Great video, though I cried about Gander. If we ever get another Newf--hopefully Piper has a long life ahead of her!--I'm going to push to name him/her Gander after hearing this.

[@Canadiana]

You're going to make us tear up! Gander is a beautiful name for a Newfoundland! Thanks for watching.

[@Exerlawntt]

I love this channel, high quality videos and great storytelling. Very underrated channel, your videos are amazing.

[@Canadiana]

Thanks very much for the kind words! We hope you enjoy the rest of the season.

[@Wi1k]

Great, I’m a grow ass man crying in a lunchroom at work like a little kid. Good job Canadiana I can’t wait for another episode!

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Magnificent breed, and the Beautiful Labradors the most popular breed in the world ! thank you for that one ! Mewe social media mate recommended your channel, and I am subscribing immediately !

[@maryp1131]

Thank you educating! I learn more from your channel, than I learnt in school ❤

[@teddyo311]

Bravo! I very much enjoyed that. Thanks 😊

[@khamilton7537]

I loved finding out about all these wonderful dogs!!

[@robertscheinost179]

I know that this is a video about Newfoundland dogs (I had one many years ago) but your description of David Thompson should have said "The greatest explorer that ever held a compass" Thompson was SO much more! His maps are so accurate that they are comparable to GPS. Still, I liked the video. Perhaps a video on Thompson is due!

[@treebush]

really crazy you guys dont have more subs

[@MKPiatkowski]

A couple of decades ago I had an idea to set a musical during the attack on Hong Kong so I did a lot of research. Didn't run across Gander's story though, and I wish I had. Thanks for sharing this story. This channel never disappoints!

[@taal223]

I just noticed your title card always zooms out from the location of Canada you are covering. That's really nice attention to detail.

[@thomaslawlor4200]

Oh My, Gander. Thank you so much Canadiana. I can't find another video on this site where the producers actually manage to pronounce Newfoundland correctly. Thank You so nuch.

[@ShirleeKnott]

Here's a comment is to help keep the algorithm monster fed. It feeds on comments, replies and likes to both. Feed it and watch the channel grow! 💖🤍💖

[@davidcunningham2074]

the best story yet which is really saying something.

[@BorgonOfTheSnows]

very nice!

[@geraldoutdoors245]

Thank you for your videos the content is amazing keep up the outstanding work

[@user-nacv-8867]

Amazing video ❤

[@K37-h1z]

Fascinating history on a truly unique breed. Never heard of gander before thats incredible. I really want one of these giant cuddly creatures. I thank canada for creating them

[@supardihermansyah]

Nice share my friend,,,,,

[@rudyclark9935]

My four legged soul mates . I have been honored to be owned by 3 of these beautiful souls ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JackLeMetis]

Merci 😊 Very interesting and educative. I've heard of the Newfounlander Dog before, but I heard it was "extinct" nowadays

[@burinvoyager8964]

far from extinct its really a incredibly popular dog and great for families

[@DavidLamb123]

Great vid. Very brave and intelligent dogs.

[@TheFiftyQuid]

My only criticism? Too short! Give me at least a 10 minute video. Great content!

[@Canadiana]

Be careful what you wish for haha! This might be the shortest of the season, there are some long ones in the pipeline. Working on a two-parter right now!

[@pradeepyoi6975]

I wish this show is aired on TV as a daily show.

[@FSKtv]

This made me adopt a Newfoundland dog.

[@avsgriffy]

I've always adopted adult mixed breed dogs from the shelter. They always have some part lab.

[@DerekMahlitz]

From the Tragically Hip "Dire Wolf" song?

[@andrewzazz]

awesome video

[@davidford694]

How did you find out that MacKenzie and Thompson had Newfies? I thought I knew a lot about them - McKenzie was my 3g grandfather's cousin - he looked after his affairs for him for awhile - Thompson bought my 4 g grandmother's house from her after her husband died. Never heard that before.

[@Canadiana]

Very cool connections to Thompson and Mackenzie! Thompson writes about his Newfoundland dog in his own account of his voyages. You can read about his journeys in the freely available: David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America. Alexander Mackenzie writes about his party's dog, famously referred to as "Our Dog," in his accounts. And apparently Lewis and Clark (the American explorers who crossed the continent years later) were inspired by Mackenzie to purchase their own Newfoundland, whom they named Seaman.

[@davidford694]

@@Canadiana In the day and age when "colonial" has become a swear word, you might find the story of the people I talk about above and their descendants and relatives worthy of a video. It all started with Jean Etienne Wadin, a Swiss who was in the French army during the Seven Years War. He decided to stay here after the war was over, and went into the fur trade. He and 3 others founded the North West Company. Here is the interesting bit. He married a native lady, Marie-Joseph Deguire. Their children married well. Veronique married John Bethune, first Presbyterian minister in Lower, then Upper Canada. Marguerite married Dr. John McLauglin, Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company and James Douglas's boss. The Bethune kids did well too. One succeeded Strachan as Bishop of Toronto, another was the second principle of McGill College, and a third married Henry MacKenzie, brother of Roderick and first cousin of Alexander. He managed the first industrial complex in Quebec, at Isles des Moulins in Terrebonne. And so on. Fast forward to my grandmother's generation. Norman Bethune, who she got to babysit, is far and away the most famous Canadian ever. Name recognition from 1.4 billion people. All of these people had native heritage, and you could see it. Not the usual story.

[@Jack-369]

I appreciate how you pronounce Newfoundland. You pronounce it correctly ❤

[@TributetoCanada]

EXTRAORDINARY video!!!

[@jerrycoomberry2541]

This is a great channel.

[@MrRasctwa]

thank you

[@ryantwitter343]

Kind of misleading as Newfoundland wasn’t apart ofCanada during the explanation of most of the vid.

[@randyrobinson7538]

Reference to Sergeant Gander makes my eyeballs leak. Newfoundlands are heroes. During a dog walk a motorist stopped and exited her car, announcing that she must touch my Newf. She reported that she and her river rafting friends had been rescued by a Newfoundland when their raft flipped and was carried away by the current and the group was panicking. They were calmed by the dog's purposefulness and made it back to shore, never seeing an owner of the dog. My trainer's first client was the owner of a Newfoundland. When this woman was a very young child she had been rescued in the ocean by someone's Newfoundland.

[@Canadiana]

Incredible story. What's even more incredible is it seems to us like a common Newfoundlander story!

[@tylerwells9953]

I realize this was about canadiana. But it’s pretty interesting that a Newfoundland dog travelled with Lewis and Clarke and the corps of discovery in 1804.

[@Canadiana]

It is! And inspired to get theirs by Alexander Mackenzie no less. We included that tidbit in the description. If we had the time and budget we would have covered many more Newfoundlands--there are many other great stories.

[@tylerwells9953]

@@Canadiana thanks for the reply and doing this video. I am a proud Newfoundlander .

[@adam8822]

I had a Newfy years ago we took the kids and him for a swim in a dam he kept trying to save the kids when they were swimming haha

[@iTz1993]

he is the GOAT.

[@madeinfoxtrap5539]

Both the Newfoundland dog and The Labrador retriever are Descendants of the Saint John’s water dog.

[@RickImus]

Canine-i-ana!

[@katherinekoza6536]

The Newfie looked nothing like what it is today back in the 1700 hundreds . The development of how it looks today took place in England .

[@karenmooney416]

I've lived with 6 special newfs😢. 😊 lo❤

[@ih302]

The S.S. Ethie was intentionally ran aground after they had expended their entire supply of coal while fighting a gale.

[@RyanBanman]

I am the proud papa of a Newfie/Lab named Sir Bentley and a three legged Black Lab/Golden retreiever (whos all black) named Hunter (who despite only 3 legs, is literally a non-stop hunter living up to his name. They're greatest dog I've ever had. ....and to hear the government of the day taxing people specifically for a dog thus causing its extinction is deplorable. Leave it to government to do aomwthing like that.

[@Kevin-p2l5b]

Okay

[@laurieedeburn2449]

share

[@teaburg]

Dunno but Gander sounds like he was playing fetch.

[@Canadiana]

According to those present during the statue dedication to Sgt. Gander, he did this multiple times. He would go and pick up the grenades and toss them over the hill.

[@JIMIIXTLAN]

Maybe he was but it doesn't change the fact that he saved his comrades lives

[@wocookie2277]

Funny how a dog describes a nations military.

[@RyanSheppard-tq4pg]

Not Canada

[@karenpeck8525]