I raised four of them-- we used to make up songs about them, such as (tune, is A British Tar (from HMS Pinafore-- Gilbert and Sullivan )
The Newfoundland is a large black dog, beloved by all who know him
On land he likes to roam, but the water is his home,; on each we try to show him
His back is broad and his tail hangs straight
And he should walk with a rolling gait
His head is large and his tongue protrudes
And this should be his customary attitude

the second part is taken almost word for word from the CKC Breed Standard, which the AKC copied almost verbatim