Breed Standard  LANDSEER E.C.T 

So far the history of this breed. The most important thing to know is that it is not a Newfoundland, although some Newfoundland breeders will say that the breeds are the same.
To make it more obvious for you, just look at these 2 pictures: the left shows a Landseer-Newfoundland and the right shows a Landseer E.C.T. You can obviously see more differences in they way they are built than just the colour. About this colour: Landseer-Newfoundlands have usually more black on their body and blacker heads. The name 'Landseer-Newfoundland' is mostly used to indicate the colour of the Newfoundland. This is not the same as Landseer E.C.T. Besides the colour, the characters are also different: a Landseer E.C.T. is much more active and remains active till his last day. The Newfoundland is usually somewhat calmer.

According to the breed standard the Landseer E.C.T. should convey the impression of being a tall, powerful and well balanced dog. The legs are comparatively longer than those of the black Newfoundland. The back is straight and firm. Both shoulders and back legs should be well-muscled.
The top coat should be long and as straight and dense as possible, soft to the touch, with good undercoat, which is not as dense as in the black Newfoundland. The main colour of the coat is white with distinct black patches on rump and croup. Collar, forechest, belly, legs and tail must be white.

The head should be black with a white muzzle and white symmetrical blaze extending from muzzle over head to the white collar. The head must be broad and massive but not as broad as the St. Bernard.
It has a distinctive form with a noble expression. The ears are medium-sized and the eyes should be dark brown.
The size of the Landseer E.C.T. should be:
Height at shoulder:
Dogs: 72-80 cm (28.5-31.5 in).
Bitches: 67-72 cm (26.5-28.5 in).
Small deviations below or above to be tolerated.

Like all mastiff breeds, the Landseer also grows very fast during his first year. Therefore one should be careful with exercise. At birth they weigh between 500-750 gram and at the age of 1 year they can weigh 50-60 kg. (110-132 lbs).

When the Landseer is fully grown (which is not until the dog is 3 or 4 years old) he is a very active dog who loves to do all kind of activities. Of course, swimming is still something that is his favourite activity. So when a Landseer smells and sees water, don't expect to take a dry dog home. He will certainly jump in the water.

The Landseer E.C.T is a dog with a great feeling 'to do something for the boss'. He is active, has a good temperament but is certainly not a nervous type. He is very self-assured, intelligent, loyal to his own people, fairly gentle in character and, when given enough exercise outside, easy to keep in your house. Generally speaking, most Landseers are very independent and have a mind of their own. The Landseer should be raised very consequently without any form of firm training. Lots of love and patience will be rewarded with a companion for life.
As I said, most Landseers love water and a daily walk or swim must be given. Water work is therefore an excellent training for both the owner and dog. And after training a while some Landseers will even dive all kinds of objects from the bottom of a lake. When you want to go for a swim with your Landseer you must be aware of the fact that the dog will try to rescue you and drag you back to the mainland. Therefore you must certainly be careful when doing this the first time. A basic training is necessary to let the dog know you are not in any trouble. Any other activity with the family is also something the Landseer always wants to do.

When it comes to behaviour towards other dogs, children and people there is no problem. Especially children are loved by the Landseer. When the Landseer has met a lot of different dogs during his first year and has had the opportunity to play a lot, this will also not be a problem. However, some male dogs will sometimes try to be dominant over other dogs. That is why a basic training is necessary.

Even though the Landseer E.C.T. is a dog with a mainly white coat, it is fairly easy to keep him clean. Because his coat is water resistant all dirt will fall out once he is dry. Brush him 2 or 3 times a week and the coat will always look great. One will notice that he has a very different coat than the black Newfoundland: it is not as dense and easier to keep clean. Furthermore, the Landseer E.C.T. hardly has any bodily odour.

The Landseer E.C.T. is a large dog who is always cheerful, active and a fantastic friend. Who is able to spend enough time with him will be rewarded with a true friend for the rest of his life!

Source : Karin van Eijck