Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Newfoundland Club of America <ncaenotes@ncadogs.org> > Date: July 1, 2020 at 10:22:29 AM EDT > To: christopher.n.plum@gmail.com > Subject: June e-Notes > Reply-To: ncaenotes@ncadogs.org > >  > > > NCA e-Notes June 2020 > > > > Newfs love boats, all kinds of boats. Our dogs have ridden in canoes, in rowboats, on pontoon boats, and on ferries and have been instantly at home with all. Given our breed’s background with boats, we Newf owners should not be surprised that our dogs love boats. Now is the best time to be out in a boat with your dog. > For me, Newfs and canoes have always seemed like a natural pairing: the North American dog and the North American boat. Dugout canoes were used widely by early peoples; birch bark canoes were used only by Native Americans. Those canoes lent their design to wood and canvas canoes, and in turn to canoes made of aluminum, kevlar, and other strong materials. Canoes are used in North America more, at least in my impression, than elsewhere. Consie and I prefer wood and canvas canoes because they are beautiful as well as functional. > READ MORE > Instinctive History > > Like most Newfoundland Dogs, Boatswain of the HMS Myrtle considered himself a lifeguard. In the tropics, when sailors wanted to have a bath they would lower a sail into the water so the men had a safe area to swim and bathe. The sail acted as a safeguard if there were weak swimmers, preventing them from drowning. Nevertheless, Boatswain vigilantly sat on the deck overlooking the bathers. > > A newcomer to the crew noticed the dog at his stoic perch and asked a veteran crew member why the dog watched them so intently. The sailor teased the newcomer to swim outside the area of the sail and pretend to be drowning. Quick as a wink, Boatswain launched off his perch and into the water. He had hold of the newcomer by the scruff of his hair in no time and despite the protests that is was just a joke, the dog hauled him back to the vessel and would not let go until he was safely brought on board. > > You can read this and more stories in Ships' Dogs, Adventures of Canines on the High Seas by James Ian Montbriand > > > For hundreds of years, artists have celebrated the beauty and magnificence of the Newfoundland Dog, and the storied relationship they have held with mankind. Our gallery has collected painting from many artists. > > Check Out Our Gallery > > Get a jump start on your summer reading list with this historical fiction about a Newfoundland during the Civil War. 139 pages, reading level grade 4-6. This is just one of the new titles we've found for you in The Newfoundland Dog Library > > Check It Out > > NCA Renewals Now Due! > Membership renewals are due on July 1st. We would like to thank everyone who has been taking advantage of the online membership portal to keep your member information up to date, access applications and forms, read the Board minutes and sponsor new members. You have a short window to RENEW NOW before you will have a late fee added to your membership invoice. Every month we have many new members taking advantage of the easy online membership application process. Remember if you sponsor a new member, you can complete your sponsorship form through the member portal. If you have changed your contact information since last year, you can login to the Member Portal and keep all of that information up to date. Paper copies of the renewal form will be available by request from the Membership Chairperson. >  > We want you to continue to be a part of our community. > RENEW NOW > 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 > > Bathing & Grooming > > Improper grooming causes many skin problems; in other words, a well-groomed dog is a healthy dog. Mats collect dirt and lead to hot spots, which smell. A matted dog is not pleasant to touch or live with. Regular grooming will give you an early warning for fleas and ticks and reduce the amount of dog hair in the house. In addition, a well-groomed dog gets lots of attention when in public. > READ MORE > > Laryngeal Paralysis > > Loud breathing on inspiration. Some > dogs retch or cough randomly. Affected dogs have difficulty in the heat because they can’t pant. This can quickly become an emergency situation as the dog panics when it can’t pant, causing their temperature to rise and increasing their need to pant. The larynx closes down and the dog can’t breathe. > > GET THE FACTS > Is Your Newf A Fit Dog? > Now more than ever, fitness is important for both dogs and people. The most commonly recommended exercise to improve fitness is walking. Walking is considered a safe activity that improves muscular strength, circulation, memory, weight loss, increases energy, helps with sleep, and reduces stress. The American Heart Association recommends walking a minimum of 150 minutes per week. Participation in the AKC FIT DOG program will bring health benefits to both you and your dog. > 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 > > As water season gets underway - check out this great bag to tote to the beach with a lifering word cloud. 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!