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NewPenDel cordially invites you to join us in 2012
as we celebrate our breed at the NCA National Specialty,
where we all gather to show the world that
Newfoundland dogs are
SIMPLY THE BEST!

Please be our guests in 2012,


Mary Jane Spackman, Chair, and the
NPD 2012 National Specialty Committee

 

 

We are honored to present the following slate of esteemed judges:

Independent Regional Specialty

Intersex – Brian Meyer
Bitches – John Landis
Dogs – Lynne Anderson Powell
          

NCA National Specialty

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Puppy and Veteran Dog Sweepstakes and Best in Sweeps: Devon Nutbeem


sweeps
Puppy and Veteran Bitch Sweepstakes: Dr. Milan Lint

judging
Dog classes: Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna

judging
Bitch classes: Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine


Intersex: – Patricia W. Laurans

Obedience & Rally

John Landis
Betsy Baird
Nancy Withers
Elizabeth Elvidge    
 

 

Latest Updates

12/31/11 - Download the full Specialty Packet

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

This version contains the following revisions: P.38 Corrected Price on Top Twenty Tickets to $18

Download a Correct Top Twenty Ticket Order Form

12/8/11 - Packet contains the following revisions from original packet -

P.3 - Updated Schedule to include Juniors Events
P.26 Corrected contact information for BEC Forum
P.31 Corrected Contact Info for Rescue Parade

If you need a hard copy of the packet mailed to you please contact Lynne Hamilton

9/7/11 - Reminder: If you submitted an early room registration and you have NOT received your room confirmation from the Hotel Carlisle please contact Cassendra Nastelli who is the reservation manager for the Hotel Carlisle at cnastelli@hotelcarlisle.com. If you did not reserve a room for the 2012 National during the open period at Frankenmuth, the room reservations will open again with a January 10, 2012 postmark date. The Room reservation form will be in the registration packet.

9/6/11 - A SWEET SUITE RAFFLE Spend your week in style at the 2012 National in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Win a stay* in a four-person suite located in the main wing of the hotel.
MORE INFO and TICKETS

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE NOW

9/2/11 - National Specialty logo items will be available this year at the National and our online store. There will be a wonderful selection of items, including but not limited to: laptop sleeves, t-shirts, sweatshirts (crew and hoodie), polo shirts, rain jacket, denim shirt and polar fleece vests and jackets. We will be offering both men’s and women’s sizes whenever possible. Since there will be limited quantities and sizes available at the National, it is best to use the online ordering system to ensure that your size, color, and items will be available. We will be using the Simply The Best logo on all items. READ MORE ABOUT LOGO SHOPPING

7/16/11 - All room reservations are being posted by the Hotel Carlisle at the end of July and written confirmations will be mailed at that time.

We have an amazing week planned! For the first time we will kick off the week on Monday with an Independent Regional Specialty. This will give exhibitors the opportunity to show all of their beautiful class dogs and specials TWICE that week – with lots of extra breed points and also a pair of additional majors!

The return of the CONSIGNMENT SHOP!  Crafters, artists, regional clubs, start now because you only have a year to get ready!

MOONLIGHT MADNESS on Monday night – the Grand Opening of the Consignment Shop with the start of NCA Limited Edition Plate sales!

Two days of Draft Tests hosted by Penn-Ohio!  Two days of Obedience! Two days of Rally! Top Twenty! Fine Arts Auction, Brown Bag, Educational Seminar, Health Clinics, Honors Parade, Living Legends, Rescue Parade, and much more!

IT’S TIME TO GO GREEN

WINNER TAKES ALL!

Get your tickets today for “Simply The Best” super raffle yet!! Prize List

All of these prizes go to one lucky winner … and MORE!!!!!!!! Retail value over $1500!!! Winner will be drawn after Best of Breed judging at the Independent NCA Regional Specialty, Monday April 30, 2012 in Carlisle, PA.

Prize will be on display and ready for pick-up at the 2012 National Specialty, “Simply The Best”. Winner need not be present to win. Winner responsible for any shipping costs.

Tickets are $10 each, 3 for $25

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE NOW

Please make checks payable to “NPD 2012 National Specialty”

TICKET ORDER FORM

GOOD LUCK and THANK YOU for your support of “Simply The Best” 2012 NCA National Specialty!!

 

Don't miss your chance to honor a special dog or remember a special accomplishment - sponsor a National Trophy

Trophy Donation Form

 

2012 Site Information

The Hotel Carlisle and Embers Convention Center
Carlisle, PA
April 30 - May 5, 2012

Site and Travel Information

Dates to Remember

Tuesday, January 10
Earliest acceptance date (postmark) for

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
RESERVED GROOMING/CRATING
RESERVED HANDLER PARKING
RV RESERVATIONS
RESERVED PARKING

Sunday, February 26
Deadline for

SWEET SUITE RAFFLE entries

Thursday, March 1
Earliest acceptance date (postmark) for

DRAFT TEST entries
Deadline for
HOTEL CANCELLATIONS for full refund
CATALOG ADS
HONORS PARADE entries
LIVING LEGEND entries
SPECIAL AWARDS form
VOLUNTEER form
MEETING ROOM reservations

Monday, April 2
Deadline for

REGISTRATION
DRAFT TEST entries
DECORATIVE CARTING entries
RESCUE CEREMONY entries
CGC TEST registration
TOP 20/10 tickets
BANQUET reservations
RESERVED GROOMING/CRATING
RESERVED HANDLER PARKING
DAY PARKING
VENDOR form
POST-SHOW CATALOG orders
FINE ARTS AUCTION/BROWN BAG RAFFLE form
GOLF CART requests
DNA CLINIC preregistration
Pre-ordered LOGO ITEMS
DANCING WITH THE NEWFS
BROWN BAG & PASTA BUFFET
RESERVED PARKING
RV PARKING
CANINE ANATOMY WORKSHOP

Wednesday, April 11
ENTRIES CLOSE AT ROY JONES DOG SHOWS for Conformation, Obedience, and Rally for National and Regional Specialty entries
Deadline for
WATER PRE-ORDER
GO GREEN RAFFLE TICKET mail order
DNA PRE-REGISTRATION

April 30 — May 5
THE 2012 NCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
SIMPLY THE BEST

 

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Committee Chairs

National Specialty Winners Archive

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Feature Articles

A Five Day Love Affair With the Newfoundland

A Newf For All Reasons

Getting Ready for the National Specialty

What to Pack for the National

Tentative Schedule

Saturday, April 28

12:00 pm……………..Grooming tent opens for set-up (no power)

Sunday, April 29

6:00 am - 9:00 pm…..Grooming Tent opens w/power (daily hours 6am-9pm)

9:00 am - 7:00 pm…..Registration opens

Monday, April 30

9:00 am - 7:00 pm……Registration

8:00 am………….…....NCA Draft Test 1

8:00 am………….…….NCA Regional Specialty

6:00 pm………………..Working Dog Reception

8:00 pm………………..Educational Seminar (Dr. Sue Ann Lesser)

10:00 pm……………...Consignment Shop Moonlight Madness Sale & Limited Edition Plate Sale

Tuesday, May 1

9:00 am -7:00 pm…….Registration

8:00 am………………..NCA Draft Test 2

8:00 am………………..Regional Obedience & Rally Trials

9:00 am………………..CGC Test

2:30 pm. ....................Junior/Adult Handling Seminar

6:30 pm. ....................Welcome Reception

8:00 pm. ....................NCA Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 2

9:00 am.……………….Ringside Silent Auction - Rescue

8:00 am………………..National Obedience & Rally Trials

8:00 am………………..Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

12:00 pm (Lunch break)……Rescue Ceremony

Top Twenty Conformation Judging and Obedience Presentation (After Conformation Judging)

5:00-7:00pm ...Interactive Working Event

8:00 pm.............Breeder Education Forum
(Claudia Orlandi PhD.)

Thursday, May 3

9:00 am………………....Ringside Silent Auction Newfoundland Health Challenge

8:00 am………………….Dog Judging

12:00 pm (Lunch break)…Honors Parade

Bitch Judging after Dog Judging

Living Legends (After Conformation Judging)

7:00 pm. .....................Top Twenty Cocktail Hour

8:00 pm. .....................Top Twenty Showcase

Friday, May 4

8:00 am………………....Bitch Judging

9:00 am…………….……Ringside Silent Auction Newfoundland Health Challenge

12:00 pm (Lunch break)…… Decorative Carting

Maturity Judging after Bitch Judging

7:30 pm. ......................Fine Arts Auction & Brown Bag Raffle

Saturday, May 5

8:00 am………………....Junior Showmanship

Best of Breed after Junior Showmanship judging

6:30 pm…....................Cash Bar

7:00 pm…....................Closing Banquet


**Dates and times for Junior Activities, DNA Collection, and Health Clinic to be announced.

2011 National - NCA Frankenmuth, MI

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2010 National - NCA Frankenmuth, MI

Results and Photos

2009 National- Great Lakes Newfoundland Club Frankenmuth, MI

Results and Photos-currently offline

2008 National - Newfoundland Club of New England
April 29 - May 3
Warwick, Rhode Island

Results and Photos

2007 National - High Country Newfoundland Club
April 30-May 5
Boulder, Colorado

Results and Photos

2006 National - Colonial Newfoundland Club
March 27 to April 1
Cumberland Maryland

Results and Photos

2005 National - Northern California Newf Club
April 26-30
Monterey, California

Results and Photos-currently offline

2004 National - North Central Newf Club
April 20-24 2004
Delavan, Wisconsin

Results and Photos

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