Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Newfoundland Club of America <ncaenotes@ncadogs.org> > Date: May 31, 2020 at 7:15:26 AM EDT > To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com > Subject: May e-Notes > Reply-To: ncaenotes@ncadogs.org > >  > > > NCA e-Notes May 2020 > > > > A few days ago, Consie and I were walking with Cladina and Kaministiquia along county highway 88 and watched a neighbor, who had just come home from work, face off with his yellow lab on either side of a basswood tree in their yard. He was slightly stooped with his hands on his knees and bounced a few steps to the right. The lab half bowed and bounced to the left. The man feinted and bounced to the left. The dog raced around the tree but the man cut him off; great bouncings and waggings followed. This is their home-from-work game and they both play whole-heartedly. READ MORE Thank you to Sabrina Conci for this month's cover photo > Rescuing Clair > > Meet Clair - after a rough early life as a brood bitch for an irresponsible breeder, Clair was discarded when her breeding days were over. Through a collaboration of the NCA National Rescue Network, High Country, Mesquite and Southern California Regional Clubs and dedicated volunteers, Clair was transported, evaluated, received vet care, training and grooming and has found her new forever family. It has been a long journey for Clair but she has shown the Newfoundland sweetness of temperament every step of the way. > Show Your Support for Rescue > > > Possibly the most famous Newfoundland in English literature is Nana in Peter Pan, the creation of J.M. Barrie (1860-1936). James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish journalist, playwright and children's book author and was created a baronet in 1913. > > Read More > > Siblings Meg, Will, and Ariel Griffin are off on an adventure! They can’t wait to spend a week visiting their eccentric aunt and her giant, tongue-drooling Newfoundland dog in England. But when they finally arrive, they’re faced with a few local secrets that stir up more than a little trouble. > Check It Out > > > NCA Renewals Now Open > The Newfoundland Club of America community — you and your fellow members— has always known that we’re much stronger when we act together. > > Now, the world is making unprecedented moves to come together (while staying six feet apart) to protect its most vulnerable. As we continue to navigate new challenges, we wanted to make sure you know we’ll continue to work to preserve, protect and promote the Newfoundland Dog as well as supporting YOU the breeders, trainers, owners and handlers who share their lives. > > The NCA is made up of people just like you who are passionate about the Newfoundland Dog. We are a diverse group with interests in conformation, working and performance events, rescue, health research and education, history and sharing our love with the Gentle Giants of the dog world. > > We want you to continue to be a part of our community. > RENEW NOW > Living Legends > The NCA salutes and celebrates the work of dedicated preservation breeders and committed loving owners whose Newfoundland reach the age of ten (or more) > > Watch The Video > > COVID-19 Updates from AKC > Information about events and AKC contact information > Ask the Expert - Veterinary Updates for COVID-19 > Canine stay-at-home Survival Guide from the AKC > > Puppy Health Care >  > Your veterinarian is your first line of defense for your puppy's good health. If your vet knows you are getting a puppy they can offer invaluable pre-puppy advice such as how to puppy proof your home, flea and tick control, various forms of heartworm preventative and vaccination and worming schedules. He will also tell you what information you need to get from your breeder, in addition to the vaccination and worming medication already given, to help keep your puppy on the track to good health. > > READ MORE > > Nail Trims > > To begin with, your puppy has had his toenails trimmed 9-10 times, yes folks, once a week from birth until you took him home. This should continue weekly for the life of your pup. From birth until 10 weeks we used human toenail clippers. From 10 weeks to 4 months we use puppy nail clippers. From 4 months on we use regular dog nail clippers. Make sure your blades are sharp for quick, safe cutting. We replace ours often! In addition, your puppy was bathed and dried before he went to the vet's office for his final checkup. > > READ MORE > > While we #StaySafeStayHome - check out Therapy Dog Bluwater's Good Golly Miss Molly, aka Molly, owned by NCA members Dana & Joe Molloy and Joan Locker-Thuring, appearing in "Side by Side - A Celebration of Service" WATCH NOW > Trick Dogs Go Virtual > While dog owners are staying at home practicing social distancing and dog trainers are suffering a loss of business, the AKC Family Dog Program is pleased to announce that dog owners may teach their dogs tricks at home and submit a video to an AKC CGC Evaluator for review and approval. This applies to all levels of AKC Trick Dog training. > Check out all the details > > Online Working Dog Entry > > Thinking about which working events you might enter this year? NCA's online working test entry tool lists all the approved tests that will offer online entry, including their premium lists as soon as they are available. If your club would like to utilize the online entry system, please contact TRAC. > > Online Entry System > SHOP NCA- new designs and items! > MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - iPhone > MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - Android > > CHECK OUT THE NCA SHOP > > Are you NCA? We are! Share what NCA means to you with this #iamNCA water bottle featuring a word cloud Newf. All proceeds benefit the work of the NCA. Lots of new items suitable for trophies, prizes and gifts for your favorite new people (or just for yourself!) > > SHOP TODAY > > Resources > > Newfoundland Dog Library > > Puppy Information Center > > Newfoundland Ambassadors: Looking to add a Newfoundland to Your Life? Have questions about the Breed? Have a new Newf and need help with grooming, training, etc.? Meet and talk to a Newfoundland Ambassador near you! > > NCA Charitable Trust > > Newfoundland Dog Education Center > > The Newfoundland in History, Art & Literature > > Newfoundland Dog Health Center > > Training Center at Hubpages™ > > Online Membership Portal > > NCA National Rescue Network - adoption and rehoming resources > > Looking for a Breeder? > Contact the NCA Breeder Referral Hotline > call 1-866-NCA-NEWF (1-866-622-6393) > > As always, we want to hear from you. Email us at any time with your comments and suggestions. > CONTACT US > > Upcoming Events > > > ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ > > ‌ > > Your NCA Board of Directors recognizes the value and prevalence of social networking systems, such as Facebook™, email lists, and blogs. Members of the Newfoundland Club of America should consider social networking communication as public and, as such, understand that their comments reflect on themselves and the NCA. Members should consider carefully what and how they write and are encouraged to stress positive aspects of education rather than negative or sarcastic comments about owners, breeders, The Newfoundland Club of America and/or Newfoundland fanciers. > > Newfoundland Club of America > 8955 Burchell Rd > Gilroy, CA 95020 > Unsubscribe christopher.n.plum@gmail.com > Update Profile | About Constant Contact > Sent by ncaenotes@ncadogs.org > in collaboration with > > Try email marketing for free today!