High Country Newfoundland Club

Want to spend the day with some Newfies? Come steward at our water test...

Don't forget to enter our water test...August 28th, 29th, 30th at Chatfield State Park...

https://workingentry.ncadogs.org

Don't forget to enter our Specialty!!! September 3rd, 4th !!! Entries close August 19th!!! Enter at Onofrio.com

Have you been training/playing in the lake with your Newf this summer? We have three days of Water Tests later this month, August 28, 29 and 30th. Check out the Beginner Water Dog Exercises below. It's easy to enter using the online link:

https://workingentry.ncadogs.org

Beginner Water Dog Exercises (summary)

Basic Control: this is done exactly the same as in Beginner Draft Dog. Controlled Walking on leash and a recall on a 15 foot leash provided by the test.

Take, Hold and Give: While on leash the handler tells the dog to take their bumper, the dog must hold the bumper while the judge counts out loud to five. The handler then takes the bumper from the dog. If the dog drops the bumper the handler can instruct the dog to pick it back up and hold it for 5 seconds.
The judge will watch the dog enter the water to judge where wading depth is for the dog.

Single Retrieve: The handler removes the six foot leash and has the option of attaching a short leash to the dead ring of the dog’s collar. The handler throws the bumper 30 feet out and then either sends the dog to retrieve it or walks the dog into the water and sends them to retrieve. When the dog returns with the bumper the handler can meet them just before they reach wading depth and take the bumper. The handler may then use the short leash to leave the water.

Drop Retrieve: The handler will choose the article that the dog retrieves; a life jacket or boat cushion. A steward will paddle a canoe or kayak across the test area 40 feet from shore. The steward will splash the article twice on the shore side of the canoe/kayak and drop it. The handler will either send the dog or, using the short leash, lead the dog into the water and send the dog when they start to swim. The dog retrieves the article and returns to just before wading depth where the handler takes the article from the dog. The handler may then use the short leash to leave the water.

Swim to Steward: A steward will meet the dog and ask its name. The steward then swims out to 40 feet from shore. On the judges signal the steward splashes and calls the dog. The handler will send the dog or lead the dog into the water with the short leash and then send the dog to the steward. The dog does not have to circle the steward, but the dog must get close enough so that the steward can touch the dog's head or body without moving out of position. The steward will signal the judge when they can touch the dog and the exercise is finished. The handler calls the dog back to shore or meets the dog and uses the short leash to take the dog to shore.

Tow A Boat: The handler’s eight foot line with bumper attached will be placed in a rowboat. The boat will be positioned facing shore with the bow at 40 feet. A judge will signal the steward in the bow of the boat to splash the bumper and call the dog. The handler may send the dog or using the short leash walk the dog into the water before sending. The dog will take the bumper from the steward and tow the boat towards shore. Just before the dog reaches wading depth the judge will blow the whistle indicating that the exercise is finished and the steward will let go of the line. The handler may be in the water at the dog’s wading depth to meet the dog and take the dog to shore. The handler may take the bumper or let the dog carry it to shore.

Swim with Handler: The dog and handler enter the water together and swim out 20 feet together. The handler may use the short leash to enter the water but must release it when the dog starts to swim. The handler may bring a bumper with them to splash in front of the dog or to splash to guide the dog around the handler when turning. The handler may also give the bumper to the dog while swimming out or back to shore. The bumper may not be thrown at any time. When the team reaches 20 feet the judge blows a whistle and the team heads back to shore with the dog towing the handler until the dog reaches wading depth.

If you have any questions, the committee members and their contact information is included in the above link.

Request from a member for help locating a groomer. If you can help her out, please provide your feedback in the comments. Thank you!

Hi! I could use some help locating a patient, reputable groomer with Newfoundland experience in the Boulder, Colorado area. My new rescue 8 month old is doing well letting me bath and brush him, but I’d like to get him in for a professional spa day and I’m unsure if it will be his first time! Thanks so much!

HCNC WATER TESTS ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES!!!!
Go to the online entry system for the NCA, and sign up today!!!
All four divisions, 3 days of wonderful water fun.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!
If your interested in stewarding, PLEASE reach out to Sue Raney at [email protected].

Fun times at water training.....Even Bigfoot showed up to help.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!!!

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Hello from Boulder! I recently rescued a 7 month old Chocolate. I would love to find the breeder he came from. I know it’s a long shot but wondering if anyone knows of a litter born on 11/07/25? Thanks!!