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/SuperpowerGO
Videographer / director: Jon Dean
Producer: Nathalie Bonney, Ellie Winstanley
Editor: Ian Phillips
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[@1baby12bear]

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]

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

[@joanmisa9591]

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

[@jasperaugustus2665]

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]

@@jasperaugustus2665 Google 😂😂😂

[@willmorrell488]

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

[@DoIoannToKnow]

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

[@skolnutz]

They’re amazing dogs. They just love

[@christopherglover4180]

I saw one taking a 18 stone man for a walk once

[@AmeliaranneStiggins]

@@christopherglover4180 😂

[@thepuzzlax627]

Floof nugget.

[@matthewstadtmiller]

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

[@almabrooks5177]

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

[@red-winged_blackbird]

😂perfect!

[@brianmcmichael2698]

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.

[@fireballplay2946]

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

[@LadiesmanB007]

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 :)

[@rainyrainold]

They are like the tug boats of the dog world.

[@jenniferrucker2266]

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”.

[@shaunportlock4924]

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]

"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.

[@d.owczarzak6888]

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

[@DaniHMcV]

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. :)

[@elliemaecanning3359]

ITS SOO FLUFFY IM GONNA DIE

[@stephenwatson4012]

Lolol

[@williamjacoby5856]

Elliemae Canning no. You’re not

[@poopdealer7505]

@@williamjacoby5856 You just hate fun, don't you?

[@red-winged_blackbird]

😂 love that. Agnes is such a delight. If I gotta die, I wanna die by fluff.

[@anitahardesty2163]

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]

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.

[@erniepudwell627]

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

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Gentlest giants ever. Beautiful animals.

[@Therealjc27]

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

[@percysmama]

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

[@nater9524]

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. 💙🌎💙🐕‍🦺

[@LOGGER-sb3qn]

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.

[@zairaargyriou7612]

I have 5 of them and they are ALL AMAZINGGG

[@delctsge6519]

Mano unique LOL

[@exoticfish4178]

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]

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

[@1baby12bear]

Holy crap! five! One is enough for us.

[@red-winged_blackbird]

Oh my goodness!

[@psycho_autumn]

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

[@noodles169]

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

[@jackg2630]

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.

[@minyoung823]

So, Belgian Malinois in land and Newfoundland in water.

[@ThunderPants13]

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!

[@maitrangtran2775]

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

[@odinseinherji9719]

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

[@jesselambert4968]

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

[@jumpy2xstreaming]

Same

[@exoticfish4178]

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

[@jesselambert4968]

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

[@exoticfish4178]

@@jesselambert4968 i am not arguing thank you

[@TheNatasha66]

Those dogs are absolutely gorgeous 💙💚💜

[@PAARYNAKAKKU-pd8ej]

I WISHD ID HAD DOG LIKE THAT

[@martinmcdonald4207]

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.

[@birthgravy]

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

[@TheBigFudge-ko9jj]

I have a Newfoundland I love him so much

[@ProspectingMonkey]

Your a beautiful hero

[@parisriskos7837]

The brown dog has the. Most beautiful, gentle eyes

[@georgewiseman-yo2pq]

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

[@freddyward1387]

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

[@squishygirl5696]

Getting one tomorrow

[@hailjigglypuff4771]

Working dogs in their prime.

[@exoticfish4178]

This is not a working dog its a water rescue dog

[@marcfitzhenry7581]

beautiful!

[@destroyerinazuma96]

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]

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]

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

[@whiskey6719]

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

[@daisyroyal-ex8ir]

the new found land is so amazing！

[@zrr2267]

this is way smarter than real life guards

[@amoures6841]

Beautiful canines!

[@janecote]

Wonderful. Please post more.

[@sutube395]

150 lbs of fur

[@johnoquinn5049]

Here in Canada I've seen 240 pound males

[@Tom-ws8ei]

Overweight

[@nervous4330]

That’s very overweight Jesus

[@exoticfish4178]

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

[@aidanedwardsmith8033]

That is so cool!

[@KH-zd5iv]

Great video.

[@isabellakosmas7444]

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

[@zairaargyriou7612]

IsabellaK_12 2004 you had to get a newfie

[@johnparker7784]

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

[@jenniferrucker2266]

Cowabunga !!! Surf’s up !!!

[@garysalazar5279]

RIP BILBO

[@sandman3881]

They don’t even mention what breed it is

[@megselvidge4121]

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

[@LolLol-ll2bd]

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

[@dawnaschneider6679]

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

[@dakiddpoet]

Meg Selvidge

[@evagrace1048]

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

[@mcrpunk100]

Dawna Schneider are you joking?😂

[@jamesc5919]

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

[@pioneirohill8493]

I have two !! I love them.

[@adv67]

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

[@joelthornton3635]

My roxi is a swimming champion

[@jacksonholm6085]

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

[@michael.hodgetts5841]

they are gorgeous!

[@halsbakkan7617]

Newfies WILL rescue you wether you want to or not!

[@ladylove6335]

cool

[@gerri8052]

A new found lander breed

[@equalturtle8410]

6 and wow

[@luciaconn6788]

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

[@thomaslawlor4200]

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

[@mydogsbestfren7490]

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

[@S1l3ntProtector]

"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

[@DaniHMcV]

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]

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

[@sandman3881]

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

[@thomaslawlor4200]

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.

[@Biscuit9891]

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

[@chantalsingier5898]

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

[@chantalsingier5898]

terres neuves.......

[@jenniferrucker2266]

Cowabunga

[@equalturtle8410]

M ran 5

[@PolyScope]

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

[@Azubjourni]

How much like does this Turtle get 🐢

[@LOGAN-jg9kg]

Azubjourni 🐢

[@exoticfish4178]

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

[@CherylLoke]

What breed of dog is this??

[@Azubjourni]

Cheryl Loke Neufundländer German breed

[@gerri8052]

A new found lander

[@LOGAN-jg9kg]

Cheryl Loke newfoundland

[@user-fz7zo3fj3j]

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

[@soinlahti.racing]

landseer

[@tekksavvy2242]

!

[@olivkagogola8541]

is it a Hunter???

[@rodolfofrias4537]

Olivka Gogola - No

[@puprocks346]

4th comment

[@dakiddpoet]

#shave dogsandcatanfpelplo

[@dakiddpoet]

#dogs

[@beangelica2540]

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