Review
I just had to write to you and let you know how very much I enjoyed your book. I started it on a cold snowy Saturday morning with my two Landseers at my feet. I cried. I smiled and I laughed. For your first adventure you did splendidly! The spirit of the book lives on daily. Thank you for your wonderful book. --
Lindy Ryan, Newfoundland Owner You don't realize what you have accomplished in getting me to read a book about dogs. Traditionally, dogs and I have not been friends. I like your "easy-reading" style. It flows and has a simplicity and clarity not found in most writings. I especially liked your description of the interesting places Wyn and Happy wandered and their reactions to these events and circumstances. It has a wide appeal for both young and old. --
Ray Stahl, Public Relations Consultant + Feature and Business Writer
About the Author
Claire Carr has been writing about Newfoundland dogs for over thirty years.Soon after obtaining her first Newfoundland she relized the need for training of this large breed. This led to dog training and instructing, and eventually to a business of her won devoted to puppy training of all breeds. Her fascination with animal behavior led ultimately to the publication of her first novel, Of Heritage and Heart. It was a finalist in the annual national competition sponsored by the Dog Writers Association of America in 1994. In 1998 the DWAA awarded her feature artcle "Considerations" a gold medal.
She has published a dog training column and feature articles in two award winning magazines. Newf Tide, the official publication of the Newfoundland Club of America and the Southern California Dog Magazine, published by Dogs International in San Diego, CA.
Claire is currently a member and former Board Member of the Newfoundland Club of America and also three Regional Newfoundland Clubs. She is a founding member, and a Life Member of the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club where she served for a term as President as well as an obedience instructor. She is also a member of the Writers Association of Blount County, in Tennessee.
She was recipient of the Gaines Medal for Good Sportsmanship in 1979, presented by the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club and again in 1994 presented by the Newfoundland Club of America.The D'Ambrisi Award was presented to her by the Association of Obedience Clubs and Judges, Inc. in 1979.
Listed as the national expert on Newfoundland water rescue training by the New York Times in August 1977, Claire spent twenty five years giving seminars and judging Water Tests sponsored by the Newfoundland Club of America. She appeared on the televisionclassic,"To Tell The Truth" as a result of her activities.
The author's note paper and limited edition prints are well known in the Newfoundland world. She provided the art work in the book, "Great Balls of Fur" published by Nita Jager in 1992 as well as her own novel.
Shortly after Claire and her husband moved from Michigan to San Diego two of her dogs disappeared for several days. Not knowing where or how they were became the catalyst for the story that evolved. It is the author's way to share her deep respect for the heritage and the heart of the Newfoundland dog.
