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Northern Newfoundland Club of Great Britain
United Kingdom



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.

History

25th Anniversary Cake 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.

In 2009 the Club celebrated its 25th Anniversary with over 500 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.

Judges' List and Criteria

This is the updated Northern Newfoundland Club Judges' List from December 2010 It is hoped that this will be helpful to all Show Secretaries seeking a Newfoundland Judge. The criteria are also included as a guideline to all prospective Newfoundland Judges who wish to advance on the Judging list.

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.

Newfoundland Health Check Database

FREE to reference and FREE to be included

We now have a new Health Check Database, please go to Health Check Database page for further information.


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.

CAN YOU HELP WELFARE - PLEASE

We are looking for people who feel they can open their homes to fostering a Newfie.

We URGENTLY need people to come forward and help, without foster homes we have nowhere for them to go until an appropriate adoption can be put into place.

If you feel you can help, please e-mail Sheena McDonald.

Or telephone Sheena on 07960348177


Mack Loose Change Appeal Box

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!

Thank you for your donations, so far we have raised:
Welfare fundraising progress


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. He 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.

Club Membership

The Northern Newfoundland Club is always pleased to welcome new members.

Joint - £22.00 - Married couple or partners living at the same address. (includes yearly subscription to Newfletter and all other Club documentation.)

Single - £19.00 - For the individual. (includes yearly subscription to Newfletter and all other Club documentation.)

Individual Junior - (under 18) £10 - whose parent(s) /guardian(s) are not members OR who want their own membership number and Newfletter. They will have no voting rights.

Junior affiliated (under 18) - £1 - whose parent(s) /guardian(s) are members. The subscription is to cover insurance for activities carried out by the junior.

For further details please go to Club Membership page for further information.

You can renew your 2012 membership subscriptions top right using PayPal, new members please use the Membership Application Form (not PayPal).

Renew now, as from 01 March there is a £5.00 late re-joining surcharge.

Zarinska Golden Oldies Certificate

IN CELEBRATION OF REACHING THE GRAND AGE OF 10

Zarinska Golden Oldies Certificate

NEW

For dogs that have reached the grand age of ten (or above).

If you have a GOLDEN OLDIE and would like a Certificate please apply to:-

Mrs Barbara Nadolski
6 Kenfig Place
Cefn Mawr
Wrexham
LL14 3PU

Enclosing a copy of your dog's Registration certificate or any other proof of age.

Welfare/Rehomes where no proof is available are still eligible.

The Certificates are a NNC 'Club Trophy' sponsored and supplied by Barbara Nadolski of Zarinska Newfoundlands.

2012 Membership
Subscriptions Now Due

If you haven't already renewed your membership, we are making it easier and quicker by accepting payments by PayPal.

Please note that there is a surcharge of £1.00 on Joint and Single Membership and £0.50 for Individual Junior Membership when paying by PayPal to cover the fees they charge.

We thank you for your continued support and wish you a Happy New Year.

Select your 2012 membership type (renewals ONLY!)

News


Introducing Jenny Davie (Ceilidh)

your judge for our forthcoming Championship Show 7th April 2012 click here for schedule.

Membership Secretary

The NNC is delighted to announce that Mrs Jacqui Price will be taking over as Membership Secretary from the current holder Mrs Susie Raymond from April 2011. We are extremely pleased to welcome Jacqui and we are sure that she will be a huge asset to the club.

Welfare Donations

If you are feeling tender towards our lovely dogs that need a helping hand to find a new home, perhaps you would consider a small monthly donation to welfare. Your bank will be happy to set up a standing order and I give the details below. Many thanks in anticipation. Account Name; The Northern Newfoundland Club Welfare Account Sort Code; 40-35-05 Account number; 31491067 Viv Pound (Acting Treasurer)

Newfletter

We are delighted to welcome Miss Morag Burton who is taking over temporarily from Mr Steve Haith as editor of the Newfletter. Please send your articles and all other material to Morag Burton

Newfoundland Puppies


Newfoundland puppy Our sister site newfoundlandpuppies.org
is online and intended to provide information and advice for anyone considering a Newfoundland puppy.

Committee Vacancies

Two vacancies are available on the Northern Newfoundland Club Committee. Any person interested please contact the Secretary Jill Barker

Newfoundland Health Info

Take a look at the Newfoundland Health Info website which has a wealth of information and advice.