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Meet the Newfoundland! |
A Hardworking dog breed that’s been around for ages. Back in the day, they were used to pull nets from the sea, haul fish to market, and rescue fishermen who’d gone overboard. Nowadays, Newfies are recognized for earning titles as draft and water rescue dogs by the Newfoundland Club of America. But that’s not all - their gentle nature and special intuition make them an ideal partner for therapy dogs, search and rescue dogs, assistance dogs, and more. These versatile and enthusiastic workers are always ready to please and have fun with their family. |
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The Old West Newfoundland Club Water Test September 27th and 28th, 2025 at CJT Ranch in Georgetown, Texas. |
2025 OWNC Draft Test results
OWNC Draft Test - Held Feb. 2025 OWNC thanks our amazing judges Karrie Cook & Dwight Gorsuch, our incredible stewards and entrants, and amazing hosts for such a wonderful draft test at CJT Ranch. | OWNC recognizes the achievements of these members, who along with their Newfoundlands worked hard and received the following titles and awards in 2024. |
OWNC Members shine working alongside their Newfoundlands.
 Eleanor, AKC and NCA Select Bitch at the 2025 Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty |
Howie, #1 AKC Owner Handled Newfoundland (2025) |
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AKC Conformation
AKC Compainion Events *Obedience and Rally are the foundation for all kinds of fun activities with your Newfoundland. It’s the best place to start if you want to do water work, draft work, agility, or simply have a well-behaved pet. *Performance events like CGC, Fetch, scent work, and more will keep you occupied alongside your Newfoundland as you learn and bond together while having a blast. The Newfoundland has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and the performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting both from natural ability and training that are applicable to realistic work situations. |
Therapy dogs accompany their owners to volunteer in environments like schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Together, they work as a team to enhance the lives of others, whether by assisting a child in learning to read or visiting a senior in assisted living. (Therapy dogs are not service dogs. Service dogs are dogs who are specially trained to perform specific tasks to help a person who has a disability.) Nowhere is the bond of admiration and trust between a dog and its handler more apparent than at a Newfoundland water test. Maybe it’s because the purpose of the event is to measure the dog’s ability to save a human life when called upon. Maybe it’s because of the intense training needed to prepare for testing.
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