Learn about the history, care, training and special talents of the beloved Newfie in this comprehensive, expertly written book.Hedd and Delphine Richards are a husband and wife team from England with decades of combined experience with Newfoudlands.
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Newfoundlands Today The Newfoundland, known as the gentle giant of the dog world, combines a large, powerful physique with a mild, docile character. Originally used by fishermen to tow out heavy nets, the Newfie is as much at home in the water as on land, and there are tales of brave Newfoundlands rescuing survivors from shipwrecks. The breed was also used for draught work, and still performs this task in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this highly comprehensive Book of the Breed, the authors examine the origins of the breed and its development as a highly-prized working dog. The Breed Standard is analyzed in detail, and there is advice on training the show dog, the working dog, and the companion dog. Diet, exercise and grooming requirements are outlined, and there is guidance on breeding Newfoundlands, including breeding for the brown and the Landseer colours. Illustrated with more than 150 top-quality colour and black-and-white photographs.
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Hedd and Del Richards first became interested in the Newfoundland in 1979. Since then, their Sheridel kennel has exhibited all three colours with considerable success. They have owned or bred a total of ten UK Champions including the present breed record holder, Ch. Ir. Ch. Sheridel Crawford. Both are Championship show judges of the breed, and are qualified to judge Level I Draught Tests. Their dogs also compete in Water Tests on an occasional basis. Hedd and Del have both been members of the British Newfoundland Club for a number of years. Hedd is currently the Chairman, and has served on the Health and Longevity sub-committee. He has arranged many seminars and educational events to promote responsible ownership and competent judging. When they are not attending shows, Hedd and Del's favourite hobby is hiking across the Welsh Mountains, accompanied by their beloved dogs.
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A BRILLIANT BOOK WONDERFULLY WRITTEN BY TWO GREAT PEOPLE. ALL YOU COULD WISH TO KNOW IN ONE BOOK. HISTORY, BREEDING, GENERAL INFORMATION AND LOVELY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS REMARKABLE, NOBLE, LOVING AND FAITHFULY BREED.A MUST FOR ALL NEWFI OWNERS TO HAVE AND READ TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
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The origins of the Newfoundland are somewhat indistinct. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
landseer bitch, draught tests, speciality winner, draught work, brown bitch, foundation bitch, stud dog, resulting puppies, championship show, new bloodlines, brood bitch, kennel name, other kennels, male puppy, championship status, several champions, water trials, bitch puppy, five champions, litter brother, second litter, first litter, breeding programme, whelping box, show ring Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland Club, New Zealand, National Specialty, South Africa, All Breed Championship, Keith Allison, Lee Wales, Wellfont Ambassador, Kitty Drury, Soren Wesseltoft, Top Newfoundland, Best of Opposite Sex, Top Bitch, Best Bitch of the Year, Best Puppy, Melbourne Royal, North America, Planhaven Kennels, Seamaids Panda, Ursulas Figaro of Wellfont, Ursulas White Sails, Wanitopa Gentle Giant, Wellfont Admiral, Wellfont Macillon New!
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The origins of the Newfoundland are somewhat indistinct. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
landseer bitch, draught tests, speciality winner, draught work, brown bitch, foundation bitch, stud dog, resulting puppies, championship show, new bloodlines, brood bitch, kennel name, other kennels, male puppy, championship status, several champions, water trials, bitch puppy, five champions, litter brother, second litter, first litter, breeding programme, whelping box, show ring Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland Club, New Zealand, National Specialty, South Africa, All Breed Championship, Keith Allison, Lee Wales, Wellfont Ambassador, Kitty Drury, Soren Wesseltoft, Top Newfoundland, Best of Opposite Sex, Top Bitch, Best Bitch of the Year, Best Puppy, Melbourne Royal, North America, Planhaven Kennels, Seamaids Panda, Ursulas Figaro of Wellfont, Ursulas White Sails, Wanitopa Gentle Giant, Wellfont Admiral, Wellfont Macillon New!
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