Like most of the mastiff-type dogs, many Newfie's have a bit of a dry nose, maybe some of the crustiness OR the dryness may be the more extreme Nasal Hyperkeratosis with flaking layers and chunks of dry, crusty nose tissue. The good Newfie News is Nose Butter works on all levels of canine nose dryness and regular usage keeps their nose in condition.
The Newfoundland has been bred for centuries to save people from perilous situations, especially water-related. They do not hesitate to dive into frigid water or rough seas to save someone. Their senses must all be firing on all cylinders for them to be confident enough to perform under pressure like that.
Blissful Memory: Years ago I was lucky enough to have a Newfie in my life, Deuce. He was the best buddy I could have ever asked for and we still miss his gentle guardian energy. One day I slipped on the ice here in northern MN, fell down, and hurt my ankle. Deuce ran over and wrapped me up in his Newfie arms. The look on his face was, "I have lived my whole life to save you and now I have." What a sweetie.