---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Newfoundland Club of America <ncaenotes@ncadogs.org> Date: Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 10:38 AM Subject: December News From the NCA To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the Newfoundland Dog since 1930 NCA e - Notes December 2016 Light WA VN CH Coastalseas Light on the Horizon WD1, WRD16, WRDX9, DD3, TDD2, DDX, CDX, BN, RN, CGCA Sonar WA Old Bay Sonic Wave DD, TDD2, DDX, WRD4, WRDX, OJP, AXP, UD What Awesome Working Dogs! We love having great working dogs to celebrate! Last month we featured Suzanne Ranieri's Ellie, VN Am CH Kloofbear's Perfect Storm UD RAE WRDX TDD DDX, Ellie earned her DDX this year at the National Specialty and her WRDX this summer (8/27/16). This month we highlight 2 more exceptional dogs: Light - WA VN CH Coastalseas Light on the Horizon WD1 WRD16 WRDX9 DD3 TDD2 DDX CDX BN RN CGCA - Light earned her WRDX in 2008 and her DDX this year (4/17/16) partnered with her teammate Erin Zimmer, and Sonar - WA Old Bay Sonic Wave DD, TDD2 , DDX , WRD4, WRDX , OJP, AXP , UD who paired up to earn a WRDX on 8/23/14 and a DDX in the spring (4/8/16) with his owner Christie Smith. Join us in raising a glass to toast all of these great teams that have worked so hard to showcase the true working nature of our gentle giants. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00107v3nJK99ibTAJt3tEjhDKzFnM7STxaDcmJDEBzZP6owX_HkOi4S05AOnpr5YAvhpkQ-A1xfDegFdPch-gCQ64oohZnxTJSVHFXRq7t5AVWo9uippisSsxlPo1Hw_VYU-ilOgdP6MVFBRexuHZI15KV5GilSpyw6o9nBmQrZTbWwWW-iV8wfDQS7lRvUWTvqhdWsc3UXBwsZJ66YCy0fVlYm5OwikuHe&c=Aloi9Y-LhBrPnpIJG_bf9rgJhaF9AspYcd-8tOAlv1PT4ZchzjwrOg==&ch=E_mzCgnHaBIXMTyQdpAOm3or9kz9BFkIZOx6Ss3gx7q_6X9qur97iw==> Check out the Members Only Portal! NCA Members - have you received your ballot packet in the mail? Do you want to check out the election statements and biographies for the candidates? The packets are available in the members only portal - visit today: http://members.ncanewfs.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00107v3nJK99ibTAJt3tEjhDKzFnM7STxaDcmJDEBzZP6owX_HkOi4S03fA6bgvn_fteNy9pE5haZKzkADE3VnqlSZ_loHPb7KFpVUk15vijLVRfBXk_nVBI_oHcBhLvS_E7nfwggGsYSHAlG6WiSxrdGDiybkcn7mF&c=Aloi9Y-LhBrPnpIJG_bf9rgJhaF9AspYcd-8tOAlv1PT4ZchzjwrOg==&ch=E_mzCgnHaBIXMTyQdpAOm3or9kz9BFkIZOx6Ss3gx7q_6X9qur97iw==> If you have questions about the set-up process for your members-only access, please email help@ncadogs.org for assistance. The turning of the year is always a time for reflection and resolutions. Many people commit to plans for dieting and better health. This is the opportune time for us to consider the conditioning of our Newfs and make some resolutions for them as well. Maintaining a good body weight and muscle tone can have life long impacts on our dogs' health. Kurt Schulz, D.V.M., M.S., DACVS, associate professor of surgical and radiological sciences at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, says, "Controlling body weight is the single most important step an owner can take to minimize the risk of cruciate tears." Overweight dogs are also at risk for diabetes, heart disease and hepatic lipidosis. Jenny Zablotny, DVM also notes that studies have shown that dogs kept at an appropriate weight live an average of 2 years longer than overweight dogs. 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This custom is so deeply ingrained in the culture that it is the reason for the Jolabokaflod, or “Christmas Book Flood” when the majority of books in Iceland are sold between September and December in preparation for Christmas giving. Add some Newf books to your Christmas giving list and support NCA Charities at the same time! Shop at www.newfbooks.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00107v3nJK99ibTAJt3tEjhDKzFnM7STxaDcmJDEBzZP6owX_HkOi4S0_vrHDaSNn_gyY8rFv0vdh0jvijO_E_nag9UimzlSVG_WZH5PHSAdjqPCCb_hhovm0-DmsvQvCHNk6crDhGxOqq4hfL3l9steg==&c=Aloi9Y-LhBrPnpIJG_bf9rgJhaF9AspYcd-8tOAlv1PT4ZchzjwrOg==&ch=E_mzCgnHaBIXMTyQdpAOm3or9kz9BFkIZOx6Ss3gx7q_6X9qur97iw==> - all purchases through Amazon. Health Survey Needs Your Help! Please help! We have had 2048 people take the 2016 Health Survey so far. If you have a Newfoundland that is over 6 months old - please take the survey today. Dogs do not need to be in the US or registered with the AKC - all Newfoundlands needed! 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