• The Newfoundland Pony originated from English breeds. Early settlers brought from the British Isles Exmoor, Dartmoor, New Forest, Galloway, Welsh, Connemara and the odd Highlands ponies

• These ponies, for nearly three centuries, interbred until one common pony developed "The Newfoundland Pony"

• The pony that emerged was perfectly suited for the rough Newfoundland environment

• These ponies stand at around 11 - 14.2 hands high

• The mane and tail are Thick and the tail is low set

• They weigh at around 400-800lb

• The head is small and ears are short and hairy

• They are mainly brownish but other colours are not uncommon