The Old West Newfoundland Club will be holding its Water Test September 30 and October 1 , 2023, at The Vineyards Campground, Grapevine, Texas.
WD, WRD, and WRDX tests will be held both days.
Judges – Keith Mallinson & Dwight Gorsuch
Entries for NCA members opens July 10, 2023
Entries for non-NCA members opens July 20, 2023
Entry deadline is Friday, September 15, 2023.
View/Print the registration packet
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.
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.
The Old West Newfoundland Club will be holding its Water Test September 30, October 1 & 2, 2022, at The Vineyards Campground, Grapevine, Texas.
WD, WRD, and WRDX tests will be held all three days.
Entries for NCA members opens July 15, 2022
Entries for non-NCA members opens July 25, 2022
Entry deadline is Thursday, September 8, 2022.
View/Print the registration packet
WD, WRD and WRDX water tests will be held September 17-19, 2021 at The Vineyards Campground on Lake Grapevine. Judges are Pam Saunders & Laura Gallagher.
Entry deadline is Thursday, August 26, 2021.
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And that’s a wrap. This past weekend the water season officially concluded with the Fall 2020 OWNC Water Test and we have several titles to celebrate.
Due to concerns with the Coronavirus, the OWNC Water Seminar scheduled for May 23-24, 2020 has been canceled.
OWNC is proud to welcome guest instructor Deanna Alko for a water seminar the weekend of May 23-24, 2020.
Please save the date, registration details will be posted once finalized.
Congratulations to the following amazing dogs and handlers for earning titles at the OWNC 2019 Water Test.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
You can now order 2019 OWNC Water Test T-Shirts!
All orders must be received by September 6th.
Those not attending the upcoming test can have their shirts shipped to them.
September 28-29, 2019
The Vineyards Campground on Lake Grapevine
1501 N Dooley St, Grapevine, TX 76051
View/Download the water premium information
Would you like to increase your knowledge and abilities in water training?
OWNC is excited to bring you another amazing water seminar the weekend of June 22-23, 2019 at the Vineyards Campgrounds in Grapevine, TX. The seminar is lead by OWNC’s very own, longtime newfoundland enthusiast, Ron Horn.
Read about Ron Horn’s background
Ron will be going over water work from A to Z. We will be touching on all levels, from WD to WRDX. Whether you’re just starting out or you are stuck in a training rut and need help, this seminar is perfect for you!
Teams
Cost Per Team will be $50 for the weekend. A team is one handler and a maximum of 2 dogs. It is the handlers responsibility to switch dogs out as needed. Working time will be the same for each team regardless of how many dogs you are working.
Auditing/Non-Working Spots
Cost for auditing is $25 for the weekend
Priority for working spots will be given to OWNC MEMBERS. Working spots are limited so don’t hesitate to register.
If working spots are not filled, we will allow other breeds to enter.
In season bitches will not be permitted to participate.
Register Now
Download the event brochure
Entries must be postmarked no later than June 3, 2019
| 7:30 a.m. | Setup |
| 8:00 a.m. | Instruction/Working Time |
| 11:00 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:00 p.m. | Instruction/Working Time |
| 3:00 p.m. | End |
We’ll be placing a group lunch order to Big Daddy’s Restaurant across the lake for lunch each day. You can bring cash, or bring your own lunch.
La Quinta
Dallas DFW Airport North (4.3 miles from site)
4850 West John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
972-915-4022
Super 8
250 East Highway 114 (SE Corner of Hwy 114 & Main St)
Grapevine, TX 75051
817-796-9994
Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas
2700 West State Hwy 114
Grapevine, TX
817-410-2273
Would you like to increase your knowledge and abilities in water training?
OWNC is excited to bring you another amazing water seminar the weekend of June 22-23, 2019 at the Vineyards Campgrounds in Grapevine, TX. The seminar is lead by OWNC’s very own, longtime newfoundland enthusiast, Ron Horn.
Read about Ron Horn’s background
Ron will be going over water work from A to Z. We will be touching on all levels, from WD to WRDX. Whether you’re just starting out or you are stuck in a training rut and need help, this seminar is perfect for you!
Teams
Cost Per Team will be $50 for the weekend. A team is one handler and a maximum of 2 dogs. It is the handlers responsibility to switch dogs out as needed. Working time will be the same for each team regardless of how many dogs you are working.
Auditing/Non-Working Spots
Cost for auditing is $25 for the weekend
Priority for working spots will be given to OWNC MEMBERS. Working spots are limited so don’t hesitate to register.
If working spots are not filled, we will allow other breeds to enter.
In season bitches will not be permitted to participate.
Register Now
Download the event brochure
Entries must be postmarked no later than June 3, 2019
| 7:30 a.m. | Setup |
| 8:00 a.m. | Instruction/Working Time |
| 11:00 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:00 p.m. | Instruction/Working Time |
| 3:00 p.m. | End |
We’ll be placing a group lunch order to Big Daddy’s Restaurant across the lake for lunch each day. You can bring cash, or bring your own lunch.
La Quinta
Dallas DFW Airport North (4.3 miles from site)
4850 West John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
972-915-4022
Super 8
250 East Highway 114 (SE Corner of Hwy 114 & Main St)
Grapevine, TX 75051
817-796-9994
Animal Emergency Hospital of North Texas
2700 West State Hwy 114
Grapevine, TX
817-410-2273
