Southeastern Newfoundland Club

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Please check out this amazing fundraiser for Southeastern Newfs!
A durable and useful training set made of biothane! Great for water work and draft work!
It includes a thoughtfully created handled dog collar made out of biothane and stainless steel hardware, a 30 ft biothane long line, and a 6ft pebbled biothane leash providing just enough texture for a good grip!
Colors: Royal blue and neon green!
Fundraiser ends July 19th and winner will be announced.

GALABID

Blue-Green Algae and Dogs:

Symptoms and Prevention

With Water Training season upon us, please be careful.

Blue-green algae are toxic and deadly when consumed in high concentrations
Dogs are more vulnerable to blue-green algae poisoning because of their likelihood to play
This bacteria is often found in non-flowing freshwater during hot seasons

Blue-Green Algae and Dogs

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2028 NCA National

We are thrilled to announce that the Southeastern Club will partner with Colonial Newfoundland Club and New-Pen_Del Newfoundland Club to host the 2028 Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty the 1st week of May 2028 in Kingsport Tennessee!

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Club Business

Attention club members: Visit our members only page to review new member applications. We have several new applications and a new President's Message!

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New Member Applicants

2026 ANNUAL AWARDS

* Special Thanks to Bradford Cole for event photos!

Amanda Steinhebel & Elliott

Parrish, New Members

Flying Newfoundlands

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Beginner Water Dog Title

Updates

NCA Water Test Judges met on June 4th to discuss and collaborate on items related to the new Beginner Water Dog regulations for this coming summer.
Entrants and test committees, please note! Clarifications of the regulations that were discussed and agreed upon by all judges are also listed here – please be aware of these points as you train and plan for entering the BWD level.
• Tab “leashes” should be 4-6 inches long, They do not have to float and should not have anything additional attached. Material can be poly braided cord, biothane, leather, other fabric types.
• As the dog is working next to their handler, climbing on the handler would be a failure of an exercise. Also climbing on the steward when sending the dog to them would be a failure.
• Where collar is discussed in BWD, all acceptable types of collars (see p 24) can be used, and the tab should be affixed to the “dead ring” of whichever collar is being used. AKA the ring that does not allow tightening of the collar worn.
• As entrants take the beach for their turns, judges should ask them to walk into the water to determine the wading depth of each dog. This can be done either before the first exercise or at the preswim at the judges’ decisions of flow of the exercises.
• Stewards should make sure they make notes regarding which equipment BWD handlers have selected so that they are correct in the drop exercise.
• Judges should use their discretion regarding the timelines, and as this is a beginning level, give grace if a second or two additional is needed to complete the exercise.
• Dogs who have earned WD titles previously can enter BWD.
• No extra markers or buoys or anchors are required for test committees.
• The dog must take the bumper willingly for the Take, hold and give. No forcing it in the dogs mouth and no chin holding to keep it there.
• The handler has the option of where to start, either on shore or at wading depth.

Beginner Water Dog Detailed information

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