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OWNC Cardiac Clinic

When: February 11, 2023 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Where: The Blue Agave Ranch 810 Virgie Community Road Magnolia, TX
Cost: Echo – $275.00

This clinic is in conjunction with the Old West Newfoundland Club’s 2023 Draft Test.

  • Only animals needing OFA Certification
  • Registration and prepayment are required

PLEASE NOTE — We must have at least ten dogs registered to hold the clinic by Feb 7, 2023

You must register directly with Dr Luis Braz-Ruivo by emailing him at LBR@caccvet.com. Include “Newfie Heart Clinic” in the subject line.

About Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo is a native of Portugal where he obtained his veterinary degree from the University of Lisbon, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. In the early 90’s he moved to Canada and completed a one year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Guelph. He then went on to complete a three year residency training program in Cardiology, also at the University of Guelph. In 1996, he became board certified by the American College of Internal Medicine in the sub-specialty of Cardiology. After practicing cardiology for two years in Massachusetts, Dr. Braz-Ruivo moved to Maryland and opened a very successful multi-specialty referral hospital and emergency center in 2003. In 2016 he sold his share of the referral hospital and moved to Texas where he currently lives. After a well-deserved vacation he is now providing a mobile cardiology consulting service in Texas.

Newfoundland Draft Test

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2023 OWNC Draft Test

The Old West Newfound Club is holding its annual Draft Test on February 11-12, 2023 at The Blue Agave Ranch in Magnolia, Texas. Beginner draft, draft, and advanced draft tests will be held both days.

Please consider entering your dog(s), assisting with stewarding, or attending to cheer on these amazing working dogs.

Entries close Thursday, January 26, 2023

Register Online 2023 OWNC Draft Test Information (PDF)

Judges

Bethany Karger & Pam Saunders

Certification

The Old West Newfoundland Club has been granted permission to hold these NCA Draft Tests by the Working Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America.

The NCA Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Newfoundland Dogs. The dogs must be willing to work with their handlers and the exercises must be accomplished efficiently. The goal of each handler is to maintain control while encouraging his dog’s natural independence; together, they demonstrate teamwork. 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.

For more information on all things Newfoundland, visit the Newfoundland Club of America website.

COVID-19

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent events beyond our control, this test is subject to cancellation. Guidelines for attending our test will be sent out closer to the time of the test, as we are monitoring state guidelines as they change. You will be required to sign a Covid-19 waiver if you are in attendance, entering, or stewarding.

An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Covid- 19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By attending/entering this event, you assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

awards

2022 Award Submissions

As 2022 is drawing to a close, OWNC would like to acknowledge all the accomplishments of our amazing Newfoundland dogs and dedicated owners during the last year.

Awards

Newfoundland dogs who earned AKC titles and/or NCA Titles from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 are eligible for acknowledgement.

Awards will be presented at the February Club Meeting.

Application for awards must be received by January 2, 2023.

Please contact Janelle Tassone with questions.

Download PDF Form
Dog Aging Project

Participate in the Dog Aging Project

Join the largest canine health study in the world and help dogs live longer, healthier lives!

Dogs of all ages are welcome at the Dog Aging Project, but we can learn the most from dogs who are enrolled as puppies. This is a longitudinal research study. That means we follow dogs through their entire lifetime, starting from as young an age as possible. Our goal is to identify factors that maximize healthy longevity and help future generations of dogs live the best lives possible.

Together we can:

  • Understand how biology, lifestyle, and environment influence aging
  • Intervene to increase health span, the period of life spent in good health

Join at-home research activities:

  • Nominate your dog at dogagingproject.org
  • Complete surveys about canine health, diet, behavior, and more
  • Upload your dog’s electronic medical records
  • Engage your dog in at-home behavioral assessments
  • Help study the genetics and physiology of aging from your own home
  • Connect with others in a private, online community of fellow dog lovers

The Dog Aging Project is a non-profit, academic research study funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, and other partners. We don’t sell products or data. All of our canine participants live and play at home with their families.

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2021 Achievement Awards

OWNC recognizes the achievements of these members, who along with their Newfoundlands worked hard and received the following titles and awards in 2021. Congratulations to all!

Janelle Tassone & Austin
Bear N Mind’s Keeping it Weird CD
November 13, 2021 (Companion Dog)

John Little and Rudder
Rio Nova Seven Seas of Rhye WD WRD
September 18,2021 WRD (Water Rescue Dog)

Amy Little and Parka
Kodiak Acres The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway WD
September 18,2021 WD (Water Dog)

Karen Bailey and Grace
Sweet Shades of Grace WD WRD
September 18, 2021 WRD (Water Rescue Dog)

Anne Nored and Flash
GCHS Old Bay’s Big Bang SCN SBN TKN CGC WD SIN
October 8, 2021 WD (Water Dog)
March 7, 2021 SIN (Scent Work Interior Novice)

Paige Casteel and Lamar
CH Gold Cups Soul Of The Sea DS DJ CGC TKA CD-V BDD RE CD
March 16, 2021 CD-V (Virtual Companion Dog)
March 23, 2021 RA (Rally Advance)
May 21, 2021 BDD (Beginner Draft Dog)
July 16, 2021 RE (Rally Excellent)
August 1, 2021 CD (Companion Dog)

Meredith Johnson and Duke
VN CH Mtn High Cowboy Up WD WRD CD DD
April 10, 2021 CH (Champion)
May 2, 2021 DD (Draft Dog)
May 2, 2021 VN (Versatile Newfoundland)

OWNC 2022 WD Titles

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OWNC 2022 New Titles – Grace & Lamar

Congratulations to Karen Bailey and Sweet Shades of Grace WD, WRD “Grace” WD1!

Congratulations to Paige Casteel and GCH Gold Cup’s Soul of the Sea CD RE DS DJ CGC TKA CD-V DD BDD “Lamar” – New WD!

Both earned titles at the 2022 OWNC Water Test.

A big thank you to our stewards and all the folks that helped to make this a successful weekend. Special thanks to our fabulous judges, Dwight Gorsuch and Pam Saunders, for their guidance and good humor.

OWNC 2022 WD Titles

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OWNC 2022 New Titles – Poppy & Molly

Congratulations to Margaret Clayton and Sea Worthy’s Riot Grrrl RI CGCA TKE “Poppy” New WD!

Congratulations to Meredith Johnson and Woodland Newfies Good Golly Miss Molly WD DD1 “Molly” New WRD!

Both earned titles at the 2022 OWNC Water Test.

A big thank you to our stewards and all the folks that helped to make this a successful weekend. Special thanks to our fabulous judges, Dwight Gorsuch and Pam Saunders, for their guidance and good humor.

draft test 2022

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Draft Test Results

OWNC thanks our awesome judges, stewards and entrants for such a wonderful draft test this weekend. Congratulations to the following handlers and teams on their new titles!

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Paige Casteel and CH Gold Cup’s Soul Of The Sea CD RE DS DJ CGC TKA CD-V BDD “Lamar” – earned new Draft Dog title

Meredith Johnson and VN CH Fairchild’s My Heart Goes Boom CD RN DS WRDX DD3 “Boomer” and VN CH Mtn High Cowboy Up CD WRD DD “Duke” – earned new Team Draft Dog title

Saturday, February 13, 2022

Jennifer Stewart and Rio Nova Midnight Kiss TKN “Presley” – earned new Beginner Draft Title

Thank you again to all the stewards, spectators, committee members, and judges for a wonderful weekend! Bring on water season!

awards

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2021 Award Submissions

As 2021 is drawing to a close, OWNC would like to acknowledge all the accomplishments of our amazing Newfoundland dogs and dedicated owners during the last year.

Awards

Newfoundland dogs who earned AKC titles and/or NCA Titles from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 are eligible for acknowledgement. Awards will be presented at the February Club Meeting.

Application for awards must be received by January 24, 2022.

Download PDF Form
Newfoundland Draft Test

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2022 OWNC Draft Test

The Old West Newfound Club is holding its annual Draft Test on February 12-13, 2022 at The Blue Agave Ranch in Magnolia, Texas. Beginner draft, draft, and advanced draft tests will be held both days.

Please consider entering your dog(s), assisting with stewarding, or attending to cheer on these amazing working dogs.

Entries close Thursday, January 27, 2022

Register for the 2022 OWNC Draft Test (PDF)

Judges

Karrie Cook & Annalyn Paz

Certification

The Old West Newfoundland Club has been granted permission to hold these NCA Draft Tests by the Working Dog Committee of the Newfoundland Club of America.

The NCA Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Newfoundland Dogs. The dogs must be willing to work with their handlers and the exercises must be accomplished efficiently. The goal of each handler is to maintain control while encouraging his dog’s natural independence; together, they demonstrate teamwork. 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.

For more information on all things Newfoundland, visit the Newfoundland Club of America website.

COVID-19

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent events beyond our control, this test is subject to cancellation. Guidelines for attending our test will be sent out closer to the time of the test, as we are monitoring state guidelines as they change. You will be required to sign a Covid-19 waiver if you are in attendance, entering, or stewarding.

An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Covid- 19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By attending/entering this event, you assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

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