Newfoundland Club of America

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Newfoundland Club of America

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The NCA is responsible for the preservation, protection and welfare of the Newfoundland Dog.

Text “puppy” to 360-564-5750 to receive daily advice, information, resources and contacts to find a reputable, preservation breeder for your Newfoundland puppy.

11/06/2026

Your love for Newfs belongs here. 🐾
The NCA is a home where friendships grow, mentorship thrives, and community flourishes—whether you’re a longtime breeder, a first-time owner, or anywhere in between.
👉 Find A Home with the NCA and our Regional Clubs www.ncanewfs.org/join.html and www.ncanewfs.org/regionalclubs.html
💬 Tag a Newf friend who makes this community feel like home.

11/05/2026

Knowledge keeps our Newfs healthy and happy. 🩺
From trusted health resources to training tips to educational programs, the NCA is a home where learning never stops.
👉 Find A Home with the NCA and our Regional Clubs www.ncanewfs.org/join.html and www.ncanewfs.org/regionalclubs.html
💬 What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned on your Newf journey?

11/05/2026

You are your Newfoundland’s best advocate. Know what is normal for your Newf by checking their vital signs routinely when your dog is healthy, calm, and relaxed. This will help you give your vet concrete data when they are ill. To check your dog's respiration rate, count his chest movements for 15 seconds and multiply by four to get the total number of breaths per minute. Practice at home, when you and your dog are both relaxed, so you'll recognize quickly when something is wrong. Normal respiration rate for adults is 18-24; puppies have higher respiration rates up to 40 breaths per minute.

11/05/2026

It is with deep sadness that the Newfoundland Club of America shares the passing of John Adams, Honorary Life Member and Past President of the NCA. John died peacefully on November 3, 2026, at the age of 92.

John joined the NCA in 1981 and spent 45 years serving the club and the breed. He served as President, received the NCA's Good Sportsmanship Award, and was named an Honorary Life Member, a recognition of how much he gave to this club. Beyond the NCA, he served as President of the Concord Dog Training Club, where he helped countless dogs and their owners with patience and humor.

For many of us, the first picture of John that comes to mind is from the National Specialty. John owned and ran Chadwick's Ice Cream Parlor in Lexington, Massachusetts, famous for its "Belly Buster," so it was fitting that every year he hosted an ice cream social at the National. He and his fellow board members stood behind the table scooping sundaes for the membership. It was a simple thing that said a lot about John: he thought leadership meant serving the people you lead, and he made everyone feel welcome.

John was predeceased by Sally, his beloved wife of 64 years, in 2021. He is survived by his daughters Laurie Shean (Bill), Lynne Laramie (Peter), and Julie Martin (Tim), eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

The full obituary is available on https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-adams-obituary?id=62907304

On behalf of the entire NCA family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to John's family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

11/04/2026

The Newfoundland Club of America is more than an organization—it’s a home for everyone who shares a deep love of this extraordinary breed.
👉 Find A Home with the NCA and our Regional Clubs www.ncanewfs.org/join.html and www.ncanewfs.org/regionalclubs.html
💬 Share in the comments: What first made you fall in love with Newfoundlands?

11/04/2026

You are your Newfoundland’s best advocate. Know what is normal for your Newf by checking their vital signs routinely when your dog is healthy, calm, and relaxed. This will help you give your vet concrete data when they are ill. The saying goes that the eyes are the window to the soul, well, p**p is the window to the gut. Firm formed stool is an indicator of a healthy G.I. tract. Color should be deep brown. Consistency is rated on a scale of 1 (dry solid) to 7 (liquid) a 2-3 is ideal. Contents should be uniformed with no foreign objects and there should be no coating or mucous. Since you’ll be picking up your dog’s p**p every day, you should be familiar with what is normal for them and note when there is a difference and be able to describe the difference (Color, consistency, contents, and coating) to your vet.

11/03/2026

Save The Date - Sunday April 4 2027 3 PM EDT. Annual Membership Meeting via Zoom - don't miss it!

11/03/2026

You are your Newfoundland’s best advocate. Know what is normal for your Newf by checking their vital signs routinely when your dog is healthy, calm, and relaxed. This will help you give your vet concrete data when they are ill. Gums should normally be moist and pink – white, grey, or bright red gums are all signs of problems, as are dry gums. When grooming your pup, get them used to having you open their mouth and checking the color and condition of their gums.

11/02/2026

Things You Can Do to Make Halloween Safer for Your Pet: Keep your pet inside.

11/02/2026

You are your Newfoundland’s best advocate. Know what is normal for your Newf by checking their vital signs routinely when your dog is healthy, calm, and relaxed. This will help you give your vet concrete data when they are ill. A quick test for blood pressure is to gauge capillary refill time. This can be tricky with Newfs since much of their gum tissue is black but look thoroughly at your pups mouth to find where there are spots of pink. To assess, press a pink area and release. When pressed the pink area will turn white, it should return to pink within about 1.5 seconds.

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26825 NW West Union Road
Hillsboro, OR
97124

Website

http://www.ncanewfs.org/

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