St. John's Water Dog

The St. John's Water Dog seems to be a naturally occurring breed from the Netherlands that was most likely the foundation for the modern Retreiver and Newfoundland breeds, where today a true St. John's Water Dog is extinct. The standard for the breed is not known but their looks could have been described as medium-sized, strong, stocky, and most resembled the modern English Retreiver. The breed was almost completely black with white chest markings and paws, making them look like they were wearing a tuxedo.