Keeping Breeding Stock In Shape
When you are going through your mental checklist when planning a breeding, do you ask: are my dogs nutritionally ready for the process?

Dogs can store major minerals, trace mineral and fat-soluble vitamins and it can take 60-90 days to build up a bank of nutrients for your dog to draw on in times of stress like breeding, whelping and lactation.

There are a number of supplements available to provide your active breeding stock with these nutrients. While you are planning your next breeding, give them a review and make sure you are providing your dog with every advantage going into a physically stressful time.
Stay Informed About Canine Influenza

Infectious Disease in Group Settings - Strategies to Prevent Infectious Diseases in Dogs at Dog Shows, Sporting Events, and Other Canine Group Settings.

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Keeping You In The Loop
The NCA had representatives from both the Charitable Trust (Clyde Dunphy DVM and Lori Littleford, chair Research Advisory) and the Health & Longevity Committee (Shauna Bryant, chair) attend the recent Canine Health Foundation Parent Club Conference. Watch upcoming issues of Newf Tide and the NewfCare newsletter for articles and updates of the information from the conference.
Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy: 2023 Update

Since diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy was identified in 2018, researchers have linked it to diets with peas, lentils and possibly potatoes.

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Information for Puppy Families
When you are placing puppies, you want to provide your families with as much information as possible. Here are some resources you should be aware of:

Nibble Pupdate: eMail newsletter provided by the AKC with every puppy registration.

Lifestages: 16-issue eMail newsletter crafted by the NCA with breed specific puppy information. Subscribe Here

Bloat Stickers are available through the NCA Online Store.

Free Issue of Newf Tide with a coupon code provided with every AKC registration. Redeem Coupons Here.
Poll - Top Breeding Educators
Who is your favorite Dog Breeding Educator?
Myra Savant Harris
Richard Beauchamp
Robert Hutchison
Jane Lindquist
Continuing Education: Breeder Panel Discussion 2011
CHIC - New CHIC Dogs
Congratulations to these Newfoundland Dogs who earned their CHIC designation during the third quarter of 2023:



THICKISH NEWFOUNDLAND QUEEN OF HEARTS
WATCHBEAR'S MAC TRUCK
BOWATER N' PARAMOUNT'S UNGRATEFUL COLONIAL
LADY ORCHID KAZKO SLUPSKI
SANDIA DE LA GRANDE CASSE
KING OF HELLULAND RAW BEAUTY
KING OF HELLULAND EXTRAVAGANZA
PADISHAH IZ ZAMKA MELVIN
LONESOME OAKS LOOK OUT BELOW
KIWI IZ ZAMKA MELVIN
OSLO PATTES DE VELOURS DE NOIRETBLANC
In Plain English

Introduces concepts such as dominant and recessive genes, polygenic inheritance, and genomic imprinting. Various breeding programs are explored in great detail. Issues such as breeding fads and common myths are candidly addressed. Also information on DNA testing, hybrid vigor, understanding pedigrees, and sex chromosomes. An entire section features the basic concepts of color inheritance. All scientific concepts and terms are clearly explained, often by using practical examples. Includes a carefully selected reference section, and provides breeders with the tools to make more informed breeding decisions.

Studies Enrolling Participants

Canine Genetic Diversity Project

The canine genome was built on one dog, a boxer. As technology improves and becomes more affordable, more and more canine genomes can be generated to add to our knowledge. The AKC DNA Program’s Genetic Diversity Project is an exciting new initiative to develop the world’s premier database of canine genomic information. This database will generate whole genome sequences of 4000 dogs, representing all AKC-recognized breeds. Using AKC’s rich historical pedigrees, these dogs will represent the genetic diversity of breeds today.
Puppy Referral System

The NCA has a Puppy Referral System. This program allows any NCA member to list a planned litter, puppies available or an adult needing placement. Listings are now available to all NCA members. If you have questions or suggestions about the program, please let us know.