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A Newfoundland Gazes Away From the Butter Dish He Cleaned

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Buttery crumbs are stuck to the whiskers of this big black Newfoundland, and the dish in front of him is licked down to the last glossy streak. He rests his huge head on the table with his dark eyes turned away, as if the butter is the last thing on his mind. A towel, a water bottle and a knotted rope toy are scattered around the table.

Newfoundlands are enormous, gentle dogs with thick, water-resistant coats, webbed feet and a long history of helping fishermen and rescuing swimmers. They are famously sweet-tempered and patient with children. They are also tall enough to reach a lot of surfaces, so a dish left near the edge of a table is well within range of that big nose.

Butter is not poisonous to dogs, but it is very rich, and a lot of it can upset the stomach or bring on a painful condition called pancreatitis in some dogs. Fatty foods are best avoided. If your dog eats a large amount of butter or other fat and then vomits or seems uncomfortable, call your vet. Keep dishes pushed back from table edges.

Newfoundlands also drool, so a bit of butter on the whiskers is not too unusual for this breed. He seems very calm, as if he has nothing to hide, even though the evidence is on his face. He is quietly waiting for the moment to pass, and a nap is probably next.

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