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  1. marylouz

    C-barq

    A word to Breeders: More on C-BARQ - Full Instructions are at: http://www.ncanewfs.org/cbarq.shtml Over 400 Newfs have already taken advantage of this great tool AND contributed to the pool of data for the NCA CTMB - a WIN- WIN. Please take a moment and enter your dogs and then - as an ethical...
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    Temperament Matters

    http://www.ncanewfs.org/cbarq.shtml Sweetness of temperament is the hallmark of our breed. That is what the standard of the Newfoundland says, and is a key element attracting many of us to our dogs. It turns out that the University of Pennsylvania has developed a survey that anyone can take...
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    Precious Newfoundlands

    Please help!! Please SHARE!! https://www.crowdrise.com/preciousnewfs/fundraiser/ncacharities When the first request to surrender several Newfoundlands was received by the Newfoundland Club of America's Rescue Service, a team of foster caregivers and veterinarians was quickly assembled for this...
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    New Survey Launched

    Why NCA? Are you a member of the NCA? Have you chosen not to join? Are you a new Newfoundland owner just learning about the breed and the club? We want to hear from you! The NCA Steering Committee is interested in understanding why Newfoundland owners do, or do not, choose to belong to the...
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    2014 National Trophies

    DEADLINE APPROACHING!!! DEADLINE FOR SPONSORING TROPHIES FOR THE 2014 NATIONAL IS 11/15/13 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE PREMIUM AND CATALOGUE!!! OF COURSE, YOU MAY SPONSOR AFTER THE DEADLINE, BUT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! MANY GREAT CLASSES AND PARTS...
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    NCA Newfoundland Rescue Survey

    Members of the Newfoundland Club of America and many other donors provide generous donations, sales revenues and in-kind services which support the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust Rescue work. Newfoundlands are surrendered to Regional Clubs' Rescues or NCA Rescue and often...
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    LifeStages

    The LifeStages newsletters are a series devoted to the joys and opportunities that arise as your Newfoundland puppy grows from exuberant youngster to adult companion. These newsletters are developed around the first 12 months, a formative period where the bond between human and Newf develops as...
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    NCA Board Elections

    NCA Members- please note- Ballots for NCA Board of directors elections are due 2/1/13 to Steve Britton- if you are a current, paid member of the NCA and have not received your election packet please contact Steve Britton <stevebritton.ncaboard55@yahoo.com>. If you would like to become a member...
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    NCA Charitable Trust

    We are often asked, "What is the Charitable Trust?" In short, the Trust is you! It is the Newfoundland dog breeders, owners and supporters who pool their resources to make a difference in the lives of our beloved gentle giants every day. The Trust supports activities of both Rescue and the...
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    National Specialty Packet

    The full packet for the 2013 National Specialty "Show Your Colors" is now available to download from the National Specialty Website- http://www.ncanationalspecialty.org The Top 20 "Newf All-Stars" ProShop is now online with photos of all available merchandise -...
  11. marylouz

    NCA/OFA Survey Closing Soon!

    The online confidential health survey being hosted by the OFA will be closed on 12/31/12 - if your dog is not yet entered - please do so today before the holiday rush takes over your time. If your dogs are already entered - thank you! Can you please find 3 people who have Newfs who are not on...
  12. marylouz

    Choosing A Breeder- Tip of the Week

    Number/Breeds of Dog: Breeding a giant, long-haired dog, such as the Newfoundland, is a labor of love. It is an expensive and time-consuming passion for a responsible breeder. Adult dogs require regular grooming, exercise, and training, and a litter of puppies requires around the clock care...
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    Tip of the Week - Finding a Responsible Breeder

    Tip of the Week - Health Clearances. Responsible breeders screen their breeding stock for genetic diseases. The Newfoundland Club of America considers the following tests as necessary for all Newfoundlands: hips (x-ray), elbows (x-ray), cystinuria (DNA or parentage) and hearts (cardiologist...
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    AKC Petition- posted for NCA Board

    In action at its meeting last evening and at the urging of the NCA Legistlative Liaison Committee, the Newfoundland Club of America's Board of Director's adopted a motion endorsing the signing of the recent electronic petition, as presented in an email announcement authored by AKC Board...
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    USDA/APHIS Comment

    Dear Newf Enthusiast: Please take the time to read through this information and send comments to OPPOSE this proposed legislation. We ask that you do this in two ways - 1) send comments to the Federal Docket and 2) sign the AKC's petition. Comments to the Docket Your comments may be sent...
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    Special Alert from the NCA

    Alert to attendees of the 2012 National Specialty Please check your credit card statements for any erroneous charges during the week of the National Specialty. If you have not yet received your statement due to the billing cycle, please check your account on line or directly with the company...
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    NCA/OFA Health Survey

    Hey everyone- the NCA/OFA Health Survey is standing at 2499 responses - we just need ONE more to hit 2500! - Are all of your dogs from 1995 to present entered? Could you be the one entry to put us over the 2500 mark? It's simple and easy - just go online to...
  18. marylouz

    Great Blog on Responsibility

    Awesome blog posts on responsible buying and responsible breeding- must reads for anyone looking to buy a pup or thinking about breeding a litter. http://rufflyspeaking.net/blog/category/responsible-ownership/buying-a-puppy/
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    Snowbound? What to do....

    Are you snowbound this week? Shut in by the winter weather? Then warm up your hot toddy and jump online to: http://www.offa.org/surveys/survey_newfoundland.html and click the "Answer Survey" button Your Newfoundland does NOT have to be AKC registered Your Newfoundland does NOT need OFA...
  20. marylouz

    Marvelous New Year

    First off we would like to wish each and every one of you a peaceful and happy New Year. Thank you for taking the time to show your dedication to our gentle giants by entering your dogs' health data in the OFA/NCA Online Survey. http://www.offa.org/surveys/survey_newfoundland.html Once you...
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