They are more fearless than the heroes of action movies and no less brave than them. Every year they save approx. Every year they save about 3000 people from drowning near the shores of sunny Italy. Here are the Italian Newfoundlands.
300 Powerful Newfoundland Dogs Serve in the Italian Coast Guard
This Is a Special k9 Rescue Unit
The Dogs Go Through a Demanding 3-Year Training Course Under the Guidance of Experienced Professionals
During Their Training They Are Prepared to Rescue Drowning People
Huge Newfoundlands Are Perfect for the Job Because of Their Characteristics
They’re Not Only Strong, but Smart and Gentle
k9 Unit Dogs Serve as a Sort of “Living, Intelligent Lifeline” for Drowning Victims (As Their Trainers Call Them)
They Find Their Way in the Water and Sense Currents
Italian Newfoundlands Take Part in Many Spectacular Looking Actions
Sometimes Jumping Into the Water From Speeding Motorboats or Low-Hanging Helicopters
Not Many People Could Afford Such Bravery
Have you ever needed a rescue dog?
Anita says
I think that is so wonderful beautiful awesome these animals were given to us humans on this Earth as a gift and they should never be abused never ever and anybody that ever abuses any of these animals on this Earth should be tried and convicted so thank you so much for the love of your animals and the trainers and train these dogs to rescue people even the ones that don’t rescue people their gifts from above thank you
Raymond Chell says
We got 3 Newfie’s love to come Italy, whereabouts do you do your training we’ve got one already trained we love to travel down to see yours in action x
Gale Seddon says
May God bless these dogs and their human handlers for the incredible services they provide!
Cindy Koltzow says
I would have loved to have been able to have seen a video of the dogs performing.