Bellatrix is our Brown Newfoundland dog.
Bellatrix is also the 22nd brightest star in the night sky. A pale yellow star marking the left shoulder of Orion. Bellatrix, the "Female Warrior", or the Amazon Star; from the Arabic, Al Najid, "the Conqueror". Also called Yad al-Jauza', "Hand of Orion". The dog Nana in James M. Barrie's Peter Pan was a Newfoundland dog. The Newfoundland is a breed of large dog. Newfoundlands can be black, brown, gray, or black and white. They were originally bred and used as a working dog for fishermen in the Dominion of Newfoundland, now part of Canada. They are known for their giant size, tremendous strength, calm dispositions, and loyalty. Newfoundland dogs excel at water rescue/lifesaving due to their muscular build, thick double coat, webbed feet, and innate swimming abilities.
Sire: Apollo (EST CH; LT CH; RUS CH; LV JUNIOR CH) Dam: Lissa (EST CH)
Bellatrix, and Sabrena[ July 2006 138#]
Bellatrix, brown Newfoundland, [May 09]
Bellatrix [March 2010 ]
Bellatrix passed away August 29, 2010 .
Newfoundland breeders: Tiina Njuufad, Estonia
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