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Lewis' dog, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was of the Newfoundland breed. Historians differ on whether the dog was named "Seaman" or "Scannon", depending on how you read Lewis' writing. Lewis purchased him for some $20 from a riverboat captain before he left Washington D.C. The captain had won him and his mother playing cards. Seaman (or Scannon) accompanied Lewis all the way to the Pacific Ocean and returned with him to St. Louis. The Newfoundland is a big dog with a kind personality. Lewis prised the dog "much for his docility and qualifications generally for my journey." This particular breed is a working dog, especially used in the sea fishing industry. These types of dogs would pull in the fish loaded nets.
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Who was Lewis and clarks mascot in 1803 that was purchased for 20?
It was Seaman, a black Newfoundland dog.
What were meriwether lewis's hobbies and habits?
he killed and ate dogs and cats for a fun that is what happened to clarks dog seaman
What was Lewis and clarks dog name?
Due to smeared ink in Lewis and Clark's journals the dog's name was believed to be Scanlon. Many years later it was discovered to be Seaman. Lewis named a small tributary of a river after him.
Why was seaman on the expedition?
seaman was on the expidition because he was Lewis' dog
Was Lewe's dog seaman a prairie dog?
yes it was
What was lewis's dog's name?
Seaman
What was the name of William clark's dog?
Seaman
What was meryweather lewis's dog named?
seaman
What type of dog was Seaman?
He was a Newfoundlander
What was the dog called on The Louisiana Purchase Discovery?
Seaman
What was the name of Meriwether Lewis' dog?
Seaman or Scannon
Who was the mascot of the 1803 westward expansion?
Captain Lewis purchased a Newfoundland dog named "Seaman". Seaman became their mascot.
