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National Specialty Join Us April 28- May 4 in Warwick RI as we "Seas The Day" at the 2008 National Specialty Show

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"She is a Multipurpose Dog..." Read Roger Powell's introductory column

I am a graduate student in the Department of Biology, University of Chicago, and since September 1973, I have been living in Upper Peninsula Michigan studying the fisher to obtain my PhD. The fisher is a large member of the weasel family. Consie and I bought Kaloosit (Valor's Ottawa Kaloosit) during January 1974, with two objectives in mind. We wanted a big dog for a pet and I wanted a dog that I could train to harness and pack to help me move my gear about in the woods. A Newfoundland fit the mold perfectly and Kaloosit became a member of the family.

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DNA Blood Banking Clinic to be held at the 2008 NCA National Specialty

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday thru Friday at Ringside 10:00 AM until 10 minutes after judging.

Cost: $10.00 per submission

The NCA Health and Longevity Committee strongly suggests pre-registration for this clinic, in order to facilitate the collection of DNA Blood samples from as many Newfoundlands as possible, and to have adequate supplies on hand. Walk-ins will be welcome, but priority will be given to pre-registered dogs. This clinic is open to all AKC Registered Newfoundlands.

This is a great opportunity to increase the number of Newfoundlands in the DNA Repository, at a low cost to breeders/owners. However, just the blood is not enough! If we are to make any inroads in terms of finding DNA markers on the health issues that effect our beloved breed, the surveys and pedigrees must be there to provide the information which will be available to researchers.

Dogs participating in this program are not eligible for any other rebate or discount (such as the NCA DNA Rebate Program). The Treasurer will be supplied a list of Newfoundland dogs having samples collected and submitted at the NCA National Specialty.

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2008 Board of Director Election Results

The following people were elected to the NCA Board of Directors. They will serve two year terms beginning at the close of the Annual Meeting at The National Specialty.

Roger Frey
Mary Lou Cuddy
Pam Rubio
Mary Lou Roberts
Maredith Reggie
Pat Randall

2008 Breeders' List Applications Available

Applications to serve on the 2008-2009 Breeders' List are now available. Deadline for acceptance of applications is May 10, 2008.

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