NCA e-Notes May 2023
2023 NCA National Specialty a Rousing Success!
Congratulations to all the winners and qualifiers at this year's National Specialty. Show Chair Steve Britton and his crew of volunteers worked long and hard to make sure everyone had an enjoyable week.

This year's Best of Breed was awarded by judge Milan Lint to:
owned by Nicki Dobson, Michael Vanek and M & M Grauerholz.
"The camaraderie at every turn was extraordinary across all genres of events" - Deanna Alko

"What a wonderful National it was! It was wonderful to see everyone cheering each other on and the kindness people showed all week." - Annie Halatek

Thank you for the most wonderful, educational, emotional week I have had in a very long time. First time and I will be back." - Shelley Millet
Catch up on all the happenings from every day at the National Specialty. Every issue of the Daily News is available to download.

Visit the official photographer's site for win photos and candids.
Full Video Coverage from the National is available to order from Paul Klinefelter as Blu-Ray Disc or exclusive YouTube™ access.
Deep Dive - Cardiology Issues in Newfoundland Dogs

Subaortic stenosis is a congenital, genetic heart defect. It can affect any breed of dog, but is most commonly seen in Newfoundlands, Golden Retrievers, and Rottweilers. It is typically diagnosed in puppies...

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www.newfdoghealth.org
Tips and Hints for your visit to a Newf Breeder

If possible, visit the breeder personally, even if this means a long drive. A visit will enable you to meet the breeder, the dam, the litter. You will also see the conditions in which the puppies are being raised. Although...

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www.newfpuppy.com
Are You Ambassador Material?
Are you crazy about Newfs? Do you like nothing more than to talk about Newfs? Are you proud of your well behaved Newf and love introducing him to new people? Have you been an NCA member for at least three years? Become a Newf Ambassador! The very successful program needs more volunteers to provide breed education, information and advice; help new and prospective Newf owners network with regional clubs and local resources; and introduce the public to our wonderful gentle giants. Get started today!
Let Your Dog Teach You

Kaloosit watches me as I get up each morning. Her eyes look into me as I sit on the side of my bed, looking back into her eyes in the photo on my bedroom wall. Her eyes follow me as I walk around the bed. She watches me as I go to sleep.

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www.newftide.org
Your Well-Mannered Newfoundland

There are dozens of books and classes dealing with manners training. However, nothing can take the place of what happens in the home during the training and after the classes are over. - Cheryl Dondino reprinted with permission from the 2Q 1997...

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Comments on new members are solicited from members for a period of 30 days from receipt of publication.

All comments should be sent to the Membership Chair.
Danielle Rimkus from House Springs, MO
Sponsors: Tracy Luber & Sylvia Steiling
Welcome New Members
Alexandria & Ryan Hammersla
Christine (Legg) & Aaron Kehoe
Jennifer Leicht
Autumn Modert
Jeannine Parker
Vanessa Pebley
Ernestine & WH Selby
Terre Tripoli & Rich Maisel

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. 
Thank you to the NCA Members who sponsored our newest members!

Michelle Miller
Joan Locker-Thuring
Peggy Helming
Laura Vande Ven
Connie Bonczek
Karen Doman
Kristin Julcher
Rynn Johnson
Mary Hyland
Bonnie Bennett
Janice Anderson
Deborah Schuch
Heidi Peterson
Bari Halperin
Kari Brekke
The Newfoundland Dog Gander, Heroic Mascot

Gander became the Newfoundland mascot of Quebec City's Royal Rifles of Canada by chance. He began his life as a puppy named Pal with his family in Gander, Newfoundland. As he grew he spent more and more time at the airport with the soldiers...

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www.thenewfoundland.org
List A Litter!
The new Puppy Referral Listing Program is now available to NCA members to list planned or existing litters or adults for placement.

Resources
As always, we want to hear from you. Email us at any time with your comments and suggestions.
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  • 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.