There are over 400 recognized dog breeds in the world. Our Newfoundlands, like many others, have historical origins dating back hundreds of years. Some people love a dog's appearance. Some people love a breed because they are from the same tiny corner of the world and they feel a kinship with the dogs of their ancestors. Some people love the temperament of a certain breed or its athletic ability. As we approach Valentine's Day, spend a minute thinking about why you love a Newfoundland, and why it is important to you to preserve our gentle giants for future generations. The NCA is dedicated to protecting and preserving the Newfoundland Dog, both in the present-day with our nation-wide rescue program, and into the future with our support of preservation breeders and cutting-edge health research. Hug your Newfoundland Valentine!
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In 2023, the Newfoundland Club of America will publish an Annual of Titlists for Newfoundlands that earned titles in 2022. The owner of any dog that earned an NCA water or draft title or an AKC conformation, obedience, tracking, or agility title during 2022 may have the titlist’s picture and three-generation pedigree printed in this publication. The only restriction is that the owner or co-owner must be an NCA member. Foreign titles, including Canadian titles and non-regular designations, such as CGC, will be printed with your dog’s name; however, if your Newfoundland earned only a foreign title or non-regular designation, your dog is not eligible to be included. Copies of certificates showing your dog has earned a foreign title (or non-regular designation) must be sent to the editor, Karen Clancy, for inclusion in the database.
New this year - upload all of your dog's information and pay online! Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2023. **Please note- the online submission form is not optimized for phones.
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Dog Food Labels, Am I Right?
What food to feed your pets has been a dilemma since large scale pet food manufacturing became the norm. We've come a long way from horsemeat and garbage! Despite many claims to the contrary, there isn’t one, perfect food. Marketing is king.
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www.newfdoghealth.org
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Temperament vs. Personality
My work with dogs is primarily with Newfoundlands. I teach classes that are geared towards teaching owners how to work with their dogs, use common sense and "read" their dog's body language. Although I also teach all breed...
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www.newfoundlandpuppy.org
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Important Dates to Remember:
First postmark date for mail-in forms and reservations - February 28
First day for online reservations and registrations - March 1
Premium List for Conformation, Obedience and Rally emailed and available for download from MB-F (infodog.com) - March 13
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Why Does She Do That?
When Nokomis puts her kong in my lap, I know what she wants. She wants to play. When I am sitting at the dining room table and Ishkoodah puts her head on my thigh, I do not know exactly what she wants but I do know the two options: either she...
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www.newftide.org
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Puppy 101
What do you do with your puppy? What do you expect from your puppy? These are two questions that I ask puppy owners at the start of a kindergarten puppy class. Invariably I encounter a blank look. "Well, uh, I expect to housebreak him." "I expect ...
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discover.hubpages.com
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The NCA will honor the Oldest Living Newfoundland, and all Newfoundlands reaching the age of 14, at the National Specialty in May. If your Newf turned 14 in 2022, please submit a copy of your AKC Registration and a note from your vet verifying the dogs age as of 12/31/22 or date of passing. Deadline is 2/18/23. At least one of the owners needs to be an NCA Member.
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Wisconsin Regional Specialty |
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Come one, come all: to Madison, Wisconsin for the Renaissance Cluster Dog Shows and four, count them, four, “Snowflakes and Slobber” NCA Newfoundland Specialty Events happening February 23 through the 26, 2023.
Four concurrent specialty events; two sweepstakes and veteran sweepstakes competitions; two junior showmanship competitions, and four days of all-breed judging. That means eight, count them, eight, opportunities to exhibit your Newfoundlands.
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Their Future is in your Hands |
We are funding a study to investigate a possible genetic test for cruciate rupture risk at the University of Wisconsin, and a study focusing on a DNA link for Subaortic Stenosis. These studies have used the available funding for the Health Challenge. Help us refill the coffers to fund follow-up and future groundbreaking studies. An investment now can mean a future of healthier Newfs for us all!
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Comments on new members are solicited from members for a period of of 30 days from receipt of publication.
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Christopher Bromson from Brooklyn, NY Sponsored by Lynne Anderson-Powell & John Affel
Rynn Johnson from Belvidere, IL Sponsored by Cissy Sullivan & Kristin Julcher
Florence Larsen from Denver, CO Sponsored by Mark O’Connor & Claudia Walters
Diane Lynch from Summit, NJ Sponsored by Catherine Derench & Dejah Petsch
Carol & David Ochs from San Diego, CA Sponsored by: CeCe Guyatt & Kristi Lawton
Rachel & Robert Way from White Lake, MN Sponsored by: Jennifer Zablotny & Sarah Fritz
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Welcome New Members
Michael & Teresa Carpenter
Linda Chadwick
Dennis Clark & Claudia Hura
Anne Tomeo-Kubricke
Thank you so much for joining the Newfoundland Club of America! We’re so excited to have you on board and can’t wait to get to know you.
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Thank you to the NCA Members who sponsored our newest members!
Michelle Gordon
Jill Britton
Connie Bonczek Jennifer Stewart
Mary Lou Cuddy
Terry Linehan
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The new Puppy Referral Listing Program is now available to all NCA members to list planned or existing litters or adults for placement.
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As always, we want to hear from you. Email us at any time with your comments and suggestions. |
Want to contact the NCA Board or add an item to a Board Meeting Agenda?
- Members and Public concerns should be sent to the Corresponding Secretary by the first Thursday of each month
- Committees should send report and queries to the 2nd Vice President by the first Thursday of each month.
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Your NCA Board of Directors recognizes the value and prevalence of social networking systems, such as Facebook™, email lists, and blogs. Members of the Newfoundland Club of America should consider social networking communication as public and, as such, understand that their comments reflect on themselves and the NCA. Members should consider carefully what and how they write and are encouraged to stress positive aspects of education rather than negative or sarcastic comments about owners, breeders, The Newfoundland Club of America and/or Newfoundland fanciers. |
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