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Welcome
Welcome to the Northern Newfoundland Club Web site. The Officers and Committee hope you will take the time to explore the site, and that it will give you all the information you need about the Club and
its varied activities. The site is updated regularly with details of our Club Shows and Working events - please check with Working event organisers before travelling any distance, in case of any last minute changes outside our
control. There are links to take you to our Working groups, and to other sites of interest to Newfoundland owners and prospective Newfoundland owners.
2010 Calendar
in aid of NNC Welfare is
NOW AVAILABLE
Only 20 calendars left.
There are just 100 copies of this enchanting and amusing LIMITED EDITION Calendar available. It has been produced by Andrew Gadsdon to whom we extend our thanks.
Each one sold (£7.50 by post or £8.00 by PayPal, including postage and packing) will generate £4.50 for Northern Newfoundland Club Welfare funds so go on, treat yourself or buy one for a Newfie lover friend!
This time of year is always unfortunately busy for welfare so your support is much appreciated.
Ordering & Payment Options
( Please allow 14 days for delivery )
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Send a cheque or postal order (payable to The Northern Newfoundland Club) for £7.50, along with your return address to;
NNC Calendar
Southview
9, Moor Top
Drighlington
West Yorkshire
BD11 1BX |
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Purchase using PayPal. You don't even have to have a PayPal account!
Please note the cost increases to £8.00 when ordering online to cover the PayPal processing costs.
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Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS to our members and friends
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History
The Northern Newfoundland Club was formed in November 1984 when 55 people met at the Scotch Corner Hotel with the aim of establishing a Club to provide local events for Newfoundland owners living in the
north of England and Scotland.
This year sees the Club celebrating it's 25th Anniversary with over 700 members drawn from all parts of the United Kingdom and overseas.
Showing
The Club holds a breed Championship show in April, and an Open show in October each year, and prospective Newfie owners are invited to attend to meet the dogs and ask for any information on the pros and
cons of living with a giant working breed. From 2009 there will be an additional Championship Show each year, the organisation of which will alternate between the Northern Newfoundland Club and the Newfoundland
Club.
Working
The Club has a very active Working organisation providing training in water and draught work at a number of lakes in the Midlands and North of England. Working tests are held over a number of week-ends
between March and November, with trophies and certificates being issued at a Christmas lunch in December. You are invited to attend any of these events which will be publicised on the web site, to see
the dogs performing their traditional roles of water rescue and carting work. If you are interested in joining a Club training group you must become a member of the Club, in order to be protected by the
Club's general and marine insurance policies. This insurance is also required by the owners of the lakes in which we train. We take health and safety very seriously, and will ensure that you have the
correct equipment and training for working in water.
Health and General Matters
The web site will advertise seminars on health and other canine matters which are held each year, and the annual Fun Day which is open to all. We participate with the Newfoundland Dog Health Group which looks at all aspects of the health of our breed. Club members receive a free Newfletter three times a year which contains articles on a wide
range of Newfoundland topics including health.
Southern Newfoundland Club
Can you help with their cancer survey?
The SNC have a Health Forum which this year is carrying out research on the incidence of cancers in Newfoundlands. Please see our noticeboard page for further
information, or download the questionnaire.
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Welfare
As with any breed Newfoundlands occasionally need rehoming, usually as a result of marriage breakdowns or other domestic traumas. We have a dedicated Welfare Officer responsible for bringing these dogs
into care, and for finding them new homes. If for any reason you are no longer able to look after your Newfoundland, or you are interested in offering a Newfoundland a new home please contact the Welfare
Officer, details of which appear on the web site.
Loose Change Appeal for Welfare
We are delighted to have received some loose change appeal boxes back already, and a big thank you to everyone for their support. Small amounts of coppers really do add up to pounds and the average amount
per box so far is about £10. So please keep saving if you have a box. Remember it can be returned at any club event such as a show, a working event or the AGM. If you would like to join in this appeal
we would be pleased to send you a collection box. Please e-mail Sue Sanders.
Let’s try and make £1,000 for Welfare!
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Purchasing a Puppy
If you are interested in purchasing a Newfoundland puppy you will need to exercise particular care. Beware of puppy farmers and advertisements in free newspapers. Do your research first, get advice from
Club members, and if not entirely satisfied, walk away. The Club have appointed a Puppy Liaison Officer to assist you with this very difficult task. She maintains a list of breeders who have puppies for
sale. In order to go on the list, breeders have to provide documentary proof that the puppy's parents have passed the necessary health checks. Although the Club cannot
provide any guarantee for the future health of your puppy, our arrangements are far better than purchasing a puppy from an unknown source.
If we can assist you in any way, on any subject relating to Newfoundlands, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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