The Newfoundland is basically a living teddy bear who moonlights as a professional lifeguard. Imagine a bear-sized dog with the soul of a monk and the strength of a Viking who just wants to nap in your lap (whether you’re ready or not). They're calm, caring, and impossibly fluffy—and yes, they drool like it’s an Olympic sport.

This gentle giant thrives around children and water, often trying to “rescue” swimming humans—even if they’re just doing laps. They’re not big barkers, but they’ll lean on you like a 150-pound therapy sponge and give the warmest stink-eyed glances when you dare leave the room.

They require space (your couch doesn’t count), brushing (lots of it), and towel duty (drool patrol is real). But in return, you get a canine companion with the heart of a saint, the loyalty of a knight, and the slobber capacity of a malfunctioning sprinkler.