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Grace, without training, saves 7 year old Amiya from drowning
Napoleon inspires the founding of Canadian Newf Rescue
Freeman was the model for the 1988 commemorative stamp
Big Mac was one of the longest living Hannibal Newfs
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Tributes ∗ Hannibal's Col. Freeman |
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Hannibal Kennels has received many honours over the last three decades. The most prestigious
honour was having Hannibal's Col. Freeman chosen as the model for a 1988 Canada commemorative postage
stamp honouring the Newfoundland breed.
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The Dogs of Canada commemorative stamp
series was commissioned to celebrate the centenary of the Canadian Kennel Club in 1988. Mia Lane was
chosen to immortalize four native Canadian breeds, Tahltan Bear Dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever,
Canadian Eskimo Dog and the Newfoundland.
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Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Mia Lane was employed for seven years as a graphic artist
with the Halton Region Conservation Authority. Today she works from her home in Adolphustown, near Bath,
Ontario, where she also breeds and trains Border Collies. The colour and life which fill her paintings of animals
come from careful study and years of observation.
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Dear Peter & Maribeth,
Thank you so much for your valuable assistance in producing the Dogs of Canada
Newfoundland dog stamp. I appreciate the time you both took to clue me in to the little things (and big!) to
look for in a good Newfoundland dog. Hannibal's Freeman, was a most cooperative model and generally,
became the basis for my artwork.
I hope you and your fellow Newfoundland breeders are pleased with the results, as well
as all Canadian dog lovers!
Your friend,
Mia
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