Welcome to the High Country Newfoundland Club
The High Country Newfoundland Club (HCNC) encourages and promotes the pure-bred Newfoundland dog. HCNC provides education and information to members, breeders, and all those who love and are loved by these gentle giants.
HCNC also maintains a placement network to provide a safe and healthy environment for Newfs in our region. HCNC's regional territory covers the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. All meetings are held within the state of Colorado.
CLICK HERE to become a member!
HCNC also maintains a placement network to provide a safe and healthy environment for Newfs in our region. HCNC's regional territory covers the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. All meetings are held within the state of Colorado.
CLICK HERE to become a member!
HCNC Annual Banquet and Awards
On Sunday, March 15th we will gather at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant in Englewood to celebrate our 2019 accomplishments and remember the dogs that crossed the Rainbow Bridge last year. This is always a delicious and fun event.
The awards application and RSVP form are linked. RSVP by March 6th.
The awards application and RSVP form are linked. RSVP by March 6th.
Draft Test
May 16 & 17, 2020 at Fairmount Park, Golden, CO
Judges for this Colorado Weekend are Benita Edds and Heidi Peterson.
Draft Test Committee: Joyce Boone, Chair; Katherine Payne, Secretary; Sue Raney, 3rd Committee Member; Steve Gunther, Chief Steward.
Click this link find the Premium for this event which has the entry forms for Beginner, Advanced and Excellent levels, All Breed* and TadPull*, additional lunches order form, the Logo gear order form and a peek at the Raffle items up for grabs (additional items are coming in).
This test is open for Newfoundland Dogs and we are also supporting an All Breed* and TadPull* test following the conclusion of the NCA Test both days.
First available entry Postmark for NCA members is March 6, 2020 and for Non-NCA Members is March 16, 2020. Any entries received with a postmark earlier than this published date will be returned.
On-Line Entries: https://www.ncanewfs.org/wdc/
There will be a Judges Dinner on Saturday, May 16th, hosted by Lisa and Jim Johnson, everyone is welcome to attend, there will be a donation jar for anyone wishing to donate towards the dinner expenses. This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage). This dinner event is for our people only, sorry no dogs please.
To support this test we are offering short sleeve tee-shirts, long sleeve tee-shirts, hoodies and totes sporting the great Draft Dog For All Seasons logo (above) designed specifically for us by Cassie Iken.
Orders will be taken beginning immediately, the order form is in the premium. All orders should be mailed to Steve Gunther including a check payable to HCNC, address is on the order form. Please note that orders must be received no later than March 31, 2020 to ensure production and receipt in time for the draft test. All orders will be fulfilled at the draft test. Please contact Steve Gunther directly if you will not be able to pick-up your order at the draft test.
Judges for this Colorado Weekend are Benita Edds and Heidi Peterson.
Draft Test Committee: Joyce Boone, Chair; Katherine Payne, Secretary; Sue Raney, 3rd Committee Member; Steve Gunther, Chief Steward.
Click this link find the Premium for this event which has the entry forms for Beginner, Advanced and Excellent levels, All Breed* and TadPull*, additional lunches order form, the Logo gear order form and a peek at the Raffle items up for grabs (additional items are coming in).
This test is open for Newfoundland Dogs and we are also supporting an All Breed* and TadPull* test following the conclusion of the NCA Test both days.
First available entry Postmark for NCA members is March 6, 2020 and for Non-NCA Members is March 16, 2020. Any entries received with a postmark earlier than this published date will be returned.
On-Line Entries: https://www.ncanewfs.org/wdc/
There will be a Judges Dinner on Saturday, May 16th, hosted by Lisa and Jim Johnson, everyone is welcome to attend, there will be a donation jar for anyone wishing to donate towards the dinner expenses. This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage). This dinner event is for our people only, sorry no dogs please.
To support this test we are offering short sleeve tee-shirts, long sleeve tee-shirts, hoodies and totes sporting the great Draft Dog For All Seasons logo (above) designed specifically for us by Cassie Iken.
Orders will be taken beginning immediately, the order form is in the premium. All orders should be mailed to Steve Gunther including a check payable to HCNC, address is on the order form. Please note that orders must be received no later than March 31, 2020 to ensure production and receipt in time for the draft test. All orders will be fulfilled at the draft test. Please contact Steve Gunther directly if you will not be able to pick-up your order at the draft test.
July Water Test*
July 25 & 26, 2020 at Chatfield State Park Gravel Ponds (*Pending NCA Approval)
Water Test Committee: Mark O’Connor, Chair; Kathy Sylvia, Secretary and Sue Callister, Third Member.
Water Test Committee: Mark O’Connor, Chair; Kathy Sylvia, Secretary and Sue Callister, Third Member.
September Water Test*
Introducing the September 2020 High Country Newfoundland Club/NCA Water Test logo and gear. Sara England has customized one of her amazing art pieces just for our club. Follow the link below for details on all the customized items. You can also order anything on her website and 10% of the sales will benefit HCNC. Be sure to use code HCNC20 at checkout. Shipping is free on orders over $45.
https://www.saraenglanddesigns.com/products/newfoundland-hc
Looking forward to boatloads of Newfs and their people at the September NCA Water Tests at Chatfield State Park on September 12 and 13 (pending NCA approval).
https://www.saraenglanddesigns.com/products/newfoundland-hc
Looking forward to boatloads of Newfs and their people at the September NCA Water Tests at Chatfield State Park on September 12 and 13 (pending NCA approval).
Regional Specialty
A Newfie Spectacular – NCA Regional Specialty Thursday November 5, 2019. (More information on the Regional Specialty page)
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