The Newfoundland Club

Recognising the achievements of Newfoundlands in Working Tests

Manager: Alan Godden

Unfortunately Grangewaters continue to be beset with either ailing dogs, or ailing stewards, accordingly it was another weekend of juggling resources – and we are very grateful to all of our guests who lent their support to assist with stewarding over the weekend.
In total, we had 49 entries across the weekend. Saturday saw a total of 25 dogs swum, but due to limited stewards this was done through the one swim. Sunday, with a further 24 dogs to swim in Tests B and D both of which can be time consuming tests, forced us to run two swims to enable the day to finish at a sensible hour.
Personally, I must say a huge thank-you to Carol Taylor who undertook Scoring Steward duties for me on the Saturday, enabling me to lend a hand in the water, and then also to Bev Clarke who stepped into the breach for me on the Sunday to fulfil the role of Test Manager whilst I absconded to support my youngest daughter in her 1st One Day Event.
Across the weekend there were some terrific passes, but to all of those who didn’t quite succeed - better luck next time, it seems to have been a great weekend and enjoyed by all – thank-you all for your support.
The only sour note, was the unfortunate incident with one of our members who broke her fingers early on the Sunday ( we wont say how ) – but in true grit she soldiered on all day “ as she could still use her voice”……Terri you are a star….
To our Judges, the stewards, and all of our guests, thank-you for your support and I hope to see many of you again next water season.
Alan Godden.

Water Section A

Judges: Clive Walls & Paul Dickenson

Thank you to the test manager for hosting a great event. We had the privilege to judge 12 dogs of various ages and abilities all did extremely well with having 11 passes. The conditions were good and the dogs had no problems
Thank you to the Newfoundland Club for inviting us to judge

11 passed out of 12 entries.

OwnerPet NameRegistered Name
Mr. David Viney Rosie
Miss E Hirst FalkorSh Ch Creeaak Artreyu
Nikki Brown KaiyakValhallabears Eternal Dream
Mr. & Mrs. Mercer JoshRoyal Look Moon Bear at Larkharbour
Mr. & Mrs. Mercer DragonSandbears Dragon Falls To Larkharbour
Sandra Constable BrambleHanningfield Shipwright
Sandra Constable ZivaSandbears Funfair
Kevin & Beverley Clarke GracieMayosea Crystal Clear
Richards & Martin TulaQuornbear Grace Darling
Ann & Peter Webber RushmoreTeddyhawkes Mr Daydream
Ann & Peter Webber QuincyUrsanigra Quincy Adams
Richards & Martin Chip
Nikki Brown NoahValhallabears All Bear

Water Section C

Judges: Kevin Clarke & Martin Magorrion

At a breezy and slightly chilly Grangewaters as Martin and myself started judging 8 entrants in section C. All dogs tried their best with special awards going to two dogs for entertainment value. Of the eight only one passed but the other showed great promise for the future. Thanks to Grangewaters Working Newfoundlands for putting on the test and the Newfoundland Club for inviting us both to judge.

1 passed out of 8 entries.

OwnerPet NameRegistered Name
Paul & Ruth Dickinson Jinny
Miss Terri Gower Wally Mayosea Rolling In The Deep
David & Carol Taylor Sura Stillstream Sura Kanti at Mollynewf
Carol & David Taylor Kitchi Bagglebears Thunder Moon at Mollynewf
Sandra Constable Pebbles Larkharbour Silver Lady
Kirsty Hoise Groot Larkharbour Hitchin A Ride to Shadowrise
Richards & Martin Mojo
Alan Godden Yogi Shalowseas Waltzer

Water Section E

Judges: Martin Magorrion & Peter Webber

We had 4 dogs entered, with 2 passes. The test went very smoothly with E4 being the main problem for passing.
The 2 passes were excellent and well done to all dogs who took part.
Many thanks to the stewards who provided very good stewarding and a well run test by Alan

2 passed out of 4 entries.

OwnerPet NameRegistered Name
Kirsty Hoise Solo Newfoundlove New Edition at Shadowrise
Jan & Graham Hill Maia Alphabear Ocean Blue for Ableseanewf
Jan & Graham Hill Amelia Sandbears Lady Guinevere for Ableseanewf
Kevin & Beverley Clarke Caesar

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