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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 new events, but please check with the event organiser 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.
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. Today the Club has over 700 members
drawn from all over 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.
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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.
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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