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The NCA National Specialty was held
April 28- May 4 in Warwick RI

Visit the National Specialty Website

"Y2K Newfs"

Read a breed history by Mary Lou Cuddy

It was about a 1,000 years ago that the Vikings made landfall on the shores of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Though we may never know for sure whether Leif Ericson’s Oolum was the pregenitor of the Newfoundland dog, there were known to be large domesticated dogs utilized by man at that time.  Through natural selection, mutation, and the hand of man over many years, Newfoundland dogs evolved to become the breed we know today.  In the 1500’s and 1600’s fishermen, hunters, and lumberjacks living in Newfoundland used dogs in their work.  These dogs were selected for the strength of their bone structure and for working ability, intelligence and docility.  The color of the coat or the curve of its tail was not important.  During the 1700’s, these large, docile animals were sought after more and more, and some were imported to England and other European countries.  This was indeed fortunate, as several governmental decrees issued over the years dramatically reduced the number of dogs in Newfoundland. 

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DNA Collection Clinic at National Specialty a Huge Success!

Over 200 blood samples were colected at this year's National Specialty

This is amazing, remarkable, phenomenal... when you consider many dogs had previously been submitted, and the number of dogs attending was probably about 500.... this means almost 50% of the dogs present in Rhode Island have been collected for future research to hopefully benefit the future health and longevity of the entire breed.

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NCA Supports AKC Museum of the Dog

The AKC Museum of the Dog is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of the art, artifacts and literature of the dog for the purposes of education, historical perspective, aesthetic enjoyment and in order to enhance the appreciation for and knowledge of the significance of the dog and the human/canine relationship.

The NCA Board approved a $1000 annual donation to support the work of the AKC Museum of the Dog.

The AKC Museum of the Dog houses a number of works depicting Newfoundland Dogs, including:

Ch Dryad's Strong Sea Pirate, 1978, lifesize bronze by June Harrah, given in memory of Elinor C. Ayers (see photo above)

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NCA Supports AKC Humane Fund as Founding Member with $1000 Donation

The AKC Humane Fund, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization has been created with the mission of uniting a broad spectrum of animal lovers in promoting the joy and value of responsible pet ownership through education, outreach and grant-making. The Fund plans to provide financial support to organizations that educate adults and children about responsible pet ownership, provide for the health and well being of all dogs, and preserve and celebrate the human-animal bond.

"The creation of the AKC Humane Fund is to further our compassion for animals and embodies our strong conviction that responsible ownership is the solution to animal-related issues in our society," said Dennis B. Sprung, Chairman and President of the AKC Humane Fund. "As we move forward, we invite all who share our vision of strengthening the human-animal bond through education and action to join us."