N is for Newfoundland
James Buchanan (1857-1861), Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877), and Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881).
Newfoundland
President James Buchanan enjoyed the company of a Newfie named Lara. There is very little information about her but she reportedly weighed around 170 pounds and had a strange habit of sleeping with one eye open. Because photography was expensive and most people had never seen a Newfoundland, a hand drawn picture of Lara was published (see below) so the public could see what she looked like. As a result, she became a minor celebrity.
First Son Jessie Grant was given a Newfoundland named Faithful when his father entered office. Because Jessie was heartbroken over the earlier death of his other dogs, President Grant sent the message out to his staffers: “If this dog dies, every employee in the White House will be at once discharged.” I’m fairly certain Faithful was very well cared for!! (vintage illustration of a newfie)
President Rutherford B. Hayes had a Newfoundland named Hector, but not much is known about him. (representative photo)
There was one other Newfie in the WH but I’m saving him for another day!!
Before we move onto Caturday Art Mom wants to apologize for not responding to all your wonderful comments – She’s planning on reading them all this weekend!! And, now on with the show – er, art!!!
We made the art using Fotofunia!! Enjoy your Caturday!!
Cat Blogosphere Blog Hop! (Link to be added later!)
I love the Newfoundland breed, gorgeous dogs!
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Newfies seem to be popular presidential pets, I love the drawing. I also love all your art, Millie says yummy a bird for him and one for BobbieSue 🙂
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BobbieSue said as soon as she catches one she’ll send it your way!!
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Those are very cool art effects. 🙂 Very cool about the Newfoundlands in the White House.
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Love your art and history lesson!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
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Great history lesson ! Beautiful art and beautiful effects. Purrs
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Newfies are just amazing dogs and your artwork is pawsome too!
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Newfies are such beautiful dogs.
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and so big!!!
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We loved your art and your lesson!!!
The Florida Furkids
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Thank you!!
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Newfoundlands are great looking dogs. I hope to see some at the Pet Expo I’m going to next weekend! 🙂
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Newfies are so cool! So are Pet Expos!! I hope you have fun!
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These are very handsome doggies ❤ We love your artwork, looks like someone has a sing with the birdies…MOL 😀 Pawkisses for a Happy Sunday 🙂 ❤
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