The Old West Newfoundland Club (OWNC) supports and promotes the purebred Newfoundland dog. OWNC provides education and information to prospective Newfoundland owners, members, breeders, and all who want to learn more about the breed.
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SINGLE – one adult, $20.00 per year
FAMILY – entire family, $25.00 per year
Members who joined after September 1, 2018 can apply 50% of their 2018 dues toward 2019 dues, use the code previousyear.
DUES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2019
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Become part of an active and spirited group of Newfoundland enthusiasts. To become a member you’ll need two sponsors (i.e. current members), attend at least one OWNC-sponsored event and agree to abide by the NCA Ethics Guide.
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2019 OWNC Water Test T-Shirts
Those not attending the upcoming test can have their shirts shipped to them.
All orders must be received by Sept 6th.
2019 OWNC Water Premium
It’s time to register for the 2019 OWNC Water Premium that will be held Sept 28-29 @ Lake Grapevine.
Fostering Dogs Changes Lives
As a Foster family, we’ve had the privilege of watching many dogs grow both emotionally and physically, and then blossom into great perspective pets.
AKC Conformation the judge compares each newfoundland to the breed standard, the written description for the breed. The dog and bitch that “conform” best to the Standard in the Judge’s opinion that day are awarded Championship Points. The number of points awarded are based upon the number of newfoundlands entered in each sex.
Obedience is the foundation for all kinds of fun activities with your Newf. It’s the best place to start if you want to do water work, draft work, agility, or simply have a well-behaved pet.
The basic definition of drafting is the act of pulling a cart or wagon. (And “carting” is often used interchangeably.)
Naturally sweet, calm, and in tune with their people, our Newfies excel as therapy dogs. Therapy dogs visit schools, group homes and rehabilitation centers providing therapy to individuals. The dogs are accompanied by their handlers (generally their owners) who have trained them and have been certified by an organization to provide this service to the community.
Watching a Newfoundland pull a boat to shore or save a human life or two will take your breath away. Though many Newfs are naturally gifted, developing and perfecting water rescue skills takes a village. And OWNC is a great village of members who love spending days on the water working with our Newfs.