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WelcomeWelcome to the Northern Newfoundland Club Web site. The Officers and Committee hope you will take the time to explore the site, which will give you all the information you need about the Club and its varied activities. The site will be 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. The site provides you with links to take you to our working groups, and to other sites of interest to Newfoundland owners.
HistoryThe 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.
ShowingThe 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.
WorkingThe 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.
GeneralThe 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 Club in a joint Health and Longevity Sub Committee 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.
WelfareAs 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 PuppyIf 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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