The Great Lakes Newfoundland Club will host two (2) draft tests on site in conjunction with the National Specialty. The first test will be on Monday, May 3, and the second test will be held on Tuesday, May 4.
Each test will be limited to twelve (12) handler/dog teams. Entries will be accepted beginning with March 1, 2010, postmarks. Entries received or postmarked prior to March 1, 2010, will be returned.
Entries will close at the home of the Test Secretary, Marie Acosta, at 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2010. If the limit is exceeded by entries postmarked on the same day, a lottery will be used to determine the entrants to fill the available slots. Exhibitors may enter both tests, but priority will be given to accommodating all entrants in at least one of the tests. An alternate list will be maintained by order of postmark date, and a lottery will be used for postmarks that are the same date. Premium lists will be available on line at www.glnewfclub.org, or for additional information and a premium list contact Barbara Frey.

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We are pleased to offer two obedience and rally trials. The Regional Obedience and Rally Trial, hosted by the South Central Newfoundland Club, will take place on Tuesday, May 4, and the National Obedience and Rally Trials will follow on Wednesday, May 5. The obedience and rally rings will be in the Kern Pavilion. Enter with Roy Jones Dog Shows

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"Protecting the Sport of Dogs" - with Cindy Cooke Learn what you can do to protect your rights to own, breed, and show dogs. With anti-dog legislation appearing all over the country, dog lovers need to recognize the threat and unite for action. Cindy Cooke, noted Scottish Terrier breeder, attorney, and legislative specialist will share her knowledge of current canine legislation at a special program planned for Tuesday afternoon, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. Cindy’s well-organized presentation is guaranteed to hold your attention, make you think, and inspire us all to work together in preserving the “sport of dogs.”

Tuesday, May 4, 4:00 p.m. - Dr. Bryden Stanley from Michigan State University will share information about a research study on “Laryngeal Paralysis.”

The NCA Board of Directors and the Specialty Show Committee would like to recognize our foreign visitors with a special reception 30 minutes before the Welcome Reception Tuesday evening. Please stop by and join us. Contact Brenda Santiagoor Diane Price.

The Limited Edition plates will go on sale at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby outside the room for the Welcome Reception. Proceeds from the sale of the plates fund the uniform trophies for the Specialty.

Contact Sheila Luca.

The Welcome Reception is always a great way to begin the National Specialty week—an enjoyable opportunity to relax and catch up with far away friends and acquaintances from the world of Newfoundland Dogs. We hope you will join us at the Welcome Reception on Tuesday, which will take place prior to the Annual Meeting. Contact Robin Seaman.