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Welcome to the Northern Newfoundland Club
Formed in 1984, the Northern Newfoundland Club is the second oldest of the three KC recognised representative Breed Clubs in the United Kingdom. We promote all aspects of responsible and enjoyable Newfoundland ownership and organise numerous events and activities through the year … read more
Newfoundland Breed Health Survey
The Newfoundland Club, The Northern Newfoundland Club and The Southern Newfoundland Club are pleased to launch this important Health Survey (Newfoundland Health Survey 2025)
The survey can be accessed via the following link: https://forms.gle/txo7MKy9v7JvLp8bA
We have reflected on previous surveys and the feedback from individuals who have completed them and therefore this survey is short and captures information for all your dog’s rather than the need to complete one survey per dog owned. There is no requirement to provide any personal or dog identifiable information and therefore all results are confidential. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete
Why have a breed health survey?
A breed health survey is a method to gather information about the health conditions that are impacting Newfoundlands today. We will analyse the responses from the survey and where appropriate use the outcomes to have discussions with the Kennel Club regarding health testing, we will look at whether we need to provide relevant information to owners, breeders and would be puppy buyers about specific issues. We will identify whether there are areas where research may be needed and look to see if there are any current research projects that might be of benefit to us AND we will ensure that the feedback from the survey is readily available for all Newfoundland owners and breeders to see.
Who can complete the survey?
- Anyone who currently owns a Newfoundland
- You must be resident in the United Kingdom and so must any dog you provide responses for
- You do not have to be a member of any Newfoundland Breed Club to complete the survey
- You should only provide responses for dogs that are current still alive
How long will the survey be open for?
The survey will remain available until the end of September 2025 but please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Information for Judges & Aspiring Judges
As from 1st January 2026
ALL judges MUST be registered on the JEP platform otherwise you CANNOT judge. This is a requirement in F Show Regulation!
To be eligible to judge at all you MUST be registered and showing on the RKC Find a Judge site at a minimum of JEP Level 1. If you are not registered there, you cannot judge.
The responsibility is YOURS. If you are asked to judge by any club you must meet the appropriate criteria AND also be on the RKC JEP platform.
Make sure that you do before accepting an appointment. This is not the club’s responsibility – it’s YOURS! However societies judging contracts need to reflect this.
There has been some leeway until now & since the JEP launch in January 2021, the RKC has made some allowances. This will be now be ending.
Please make sure that you are registered on the JEP platform. No matter which Breed Club judging List you are / have been on, this will not count after 31st December 2025.
Please let me know if you are having trouble using the platform.
Welfare Donations
We would be most grateful for any donation, however small.
Upcoming Events
Our 2025 Open Show will be held at the Kennel Club Building in Warwickshire. Our Championship Show will be held at the same venue on the same day so [...]
Our 37th Championship Show and second Championship Show of 2025 will be held at the Kennel Club Building in Warwickshire. Our Open Show will be held at the same [...]
All Members are cordially invited to our 2025 AGM which is being held at our usual venue, Winnick Leisure Centre near Warrington. The Preliminary Notice will be circulated to [...]
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
Whether you are a Newfoundland owner or simply have an interest in the breed, we cordially invite you to become a member.
New members must be proposed and seconded by existing Club members. For more information or in case of difficulty such as not knowing existing members to support your application, contact our Membership Secretary, Sue Dobson – her details are on our Contacts page.
Annual Membership;
- Joint: £25
- Single: £22
- Junior (under 18): £10
- Junior Affiliate: £1
See the application form for definitions and voting rights.
Membership Benefits
NewfLetter
Our acclaimed A4 format magazine produced twice per year (Spring and Autumn) in full colour and featuring articles on recent events, health matters, news, photographs and reports on show and working activities.
Reduced Entry Fees
Club members have reduced fees when entering Club shows or working tests.
A voice in the Club’s affairs
Eligibility to attend our Annual General Meetings and vote on matters pertaining to the Club’s business.
CLUB MAGAZINE
Published semi-annually and sent to our Members free of charge.
BREEDERS & PUPPIES
The Northern Newfoundland Club has a separate sister website for breeders and puppy buyers.
The primary purpose of the web site is to put potential Newfoundland puppy buyers in touch with reputable and recognised breeders by steering them away from general online puppy sites (e.g. Epupz, etc).
We strongly recommend that anyone considering purchasing a Newfoundland puppy should contact any of the breeders listed on the site. They will be happy to provide advice and let you know if they have litters planned. Most reputable breeders will have a waiting list but as the saying goes “good things come to those who wait”.
To contact the Puppy Liaison Officer – Tel: 07484 637090, or Email: austinjohn@btconnect.com
Latest News and Results
Welfare Needs Your Help
The Northern Newfoundland Club believes that we all have a responsibility to rescue dogs in need; to educate the public about the desirability of adopting [...]
2025 April Championship Show
Our first Championship Show of 2025 held on 05 April at Tomlinsons Show Hall, Markfield, Leicestershire was judged by Mr. Frank Kane (Hirontower). [...]
2024 Open Show
Our 2024 Open Show held on 03 August at The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire was judged by Ms. Marisa Jeffries (Bellfries). [...]
2024 August Championship Show
Our second Championship Show of 2024 held on 03 August at The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire was judged by Ms. Loredana Salina-Toma [...]
2024 April Championship Show
Our 2024 Championship Show held on 06 April at Tomlinsons Show Hall, Markfield in Leicestershire was judged by Breed Specialist Mr. John Evans (Abbeydore). [...]
