Author: Jo Ann Riley
A complete breed book with emphasis on Newfoundland characteristics and temperament, the breed standard, and the working abilities of Newfoundlands. Includes photos of Newfoundlands around the world, the latest on screening for hereditary problems, grooming, care and the activities these dogs enjoy. A must read for new or prospective owners.
Revised edition of a popular title. Includes:
- The breed standard
- Selection, care and grooming
- Activities and competition to enjoy with your Newfoundland.
- From first puppy to final farewell, Riley provides a one-source handbook on the breed.
PUBLISHER’S COMMENTS
The Newfoundland is a gentle, sweet, benevolent breed. His impressive size and his bear-like appearance make the Newf a most appealing creature. What other factors should you consider before selecting this large black dog? Find out in this complete and up-to-date breed book.
AUTHOR’S BIO
JoAnn Riley grew up without the thing she most wanted—a dog. After five years of marriage, Alan and JoAnn were ready to move out of their apartment and into their first house. Unable to wait any longer, they bought a Boxer puppy the day JoAnn left her job, just before the move.
After leaving Minneapolis for Seattle five years later, the Rileys made a long research of large and giant breeds as the right companion for their Boxer (and for themselves). Neither had ever seen a live Newfoundland, but from pictures and reading about the breed’s sweet character, they decided on this breed. There were no breeders in the area, so they ordered their first Newf by telephone. When the puppy, Golly, came out of his crate at the airport, he became the first Newf they had ever laid eyes on. That was in 1963 and they have had Newfoundlands ever since.
Both JoAnn and Alan have been deeply involved with the breed. Their first interest has always been the joy of living with Newfs. Their second interest has been the pleasure of engaging in activities with their dogs. JoAnn has been active mostly in shows, first as an exhibitor, and later as a judge. Alan’s interest revolved around his love of hiking in the mountains of Washington and neighboring states. It was natural that the Newfs became his companions, and sometimes his protectors. Both JoAnn and Alan supported each other’s interests, and together they have shared a full life with the wonderful Newfoundland Dog.
The Rileys are honorary members of the Newfoundland Club of America, where JoAnn has served in many capacities through the years. She chaired the Standard and Illustrated Guide Committees. She was the first Chairman of the NCA Judges Education Committee. She was also one of the first Newfoundland Club of America Water Test judges.
JoAnn began judging in 1976, when she judged bitches at the National Specialty. Since then she has judged dogs at the 1980 National, intersex at the 1986 National, and both the veteran sweepstakes and the maturity class at the 2002 National. She has also judged in several European countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand. JoAnn is currently approved by the American Kennel Club to judge most of the Working Group in the USA, and has judged some of those breeds abroad as well.
REVIEWS
“…a superbly organized and presented guidebook to the selection, history, and descriptive standards…recommended to anyone.” (James A. Cox, The Bookwatch)
ENDORSEMENTS
It is with great pleasure that I am able to recommend the newest Newfoundland book to your bookshelf. Author JoAnn Riley brings forty years of experience in the breed. She and her artist husband, Alan, have bred and exhibited their Seamount Newfoundlands in the Pacific Northwest since 1963.
With her international overview of the breed Mrs. Riley has the larger picture of the breed. She is prejudiced only in preferring dogs that meet the breed standard. Having worked with her dogs, I know that she appreciates the true Newfoundland temperament that makes this breed so unique. In 1985 JoAnn and I co-authored The Newfoundland Handbook, published by Denlinger Publishing. In this new book she has solicited photos of Newfoundlands from around the world. Breeders graciously responded to her request for both show and candid photos. You will enjoy meeting the newest sampling of elite Newfoundlands, and you will enjoy the timeless drawings of Newfoundlands by Alan Riley.
A number of changes have occurred in the breed in the last twenty years. Consistency is desirable in any breed and there appears to be greater consistency among Newfoundlands than ten or twelve years ago, especially among dogs found in the show ring. These are the dogs that are, or will be, the progenitors of future generations.
There is a greater emphasis today on the working abilities of Newfoundlands, and wider participation in working activities by Newf owners and breeders. This helps insure that these inborn characteristics will be preserved for the future of the breed. Both the AKC and the Newfoundland Club of America have added to the trials and activities for dogs and their owners to preserve the dogs’ abilities to do their traditional tasks.
Research and advances in veterinary medicine have made it possible to improve health, not only through new or more effective treatments, but by better diagnostics and preventative medicine. Diagnostic screening and registries for dogs clear of certain hereditary or congenital problems, help make it possible for breeders to avoid breeding animals with these problems. It also allows buyers to choose puppies from litters of parents “cleared” for the problems. At present, only the manifestation of the problem can be screened for, but genome mapping may make it possible to declare a dog genetically free of a disease.
Environmentalists and lovers of the outdoors, they wrote the still popular book Taking Your Dog Backpacking in 1979. After the book was out of print, the rights were purchased by the Newfoundland Club of America. Alan donated an additional chapter to update the book, along with illustrations.
Betty McDonnell
Newfoundland breeder, exhibitor, and judge
Past president of Newfoundland Club of America
Current chair of the Judges’ Education Committee
Honorary Member of Newfoundland Club of America
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
About the Author
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 MEET THE NEWFOUNDLAND
Disadvantages
Advantages
Newfoundland Character
Summary
Chapter 2 HISTORY AND FUNCTION
How Newfoundlands Came to Be
Chapter 3 THE BREED STANDARD
Vision of Excellence
Official ADC Newfoundland Standard
The Kennel Club (Great Britain) Standard for the Newfoundland
Chapter 4 CHOOSING YOUR NEWFOUNDLAND
Companion
Protection
Competition
Chapter 5 YOUR NEW PUPPY
Care and Training
Helping Your Puppy Adjust
Puppy Proofing Your Home
Training and Playing with Puppy
Leash Training
House breaking
Feeding
Exercise and Conditioning
Routine Health Care
Grooming
Summary
Chapter 6 CARING FOR THE ADULT NEWFOUNDLAND
Diet
Bloat
Eating Problems
Shelter and Protection
Traveling with Your Newf
Health Care
Orthopedic Problems
External Parasites
Internal Parasites
Chapter 7 GROOMING YOUR NEWFOUNDLAND
For Health and Beauty
Brushing and Trimming
Bathing
Trimming Nails
Other Routine Grooming
Chapter 8 ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY
Just for Fun
Hunting
Hiking and Packing
Exercising in Dog Parks
Swimming
Obedience Training
Therapy Work
Chapter 9 ACTIVITIES AND COMPETITIONS
Prove Your Dog’s Ability
Water Tests
Carting and Draft Dog Competitions
Obedience
Tracking
Agility
Conformation Shows
Chapter 10 THE NEWFOUNDLANDS CLUB OF AMERICA
Official U.S. “Parent” Club
Chapter 11 THE NEWFOUNDLANDS BEYOND OUR BORDERS
Differences and Similarities
Chapter 12 BREEDING AND WHELPING
An Awesome Responsibility
The Brook Bitch
The Stud Dog
Pregnancy
Birth of the Litter
Weaning
Placing the Puppies
Chapter 13 YOUR OLDER NEWFOUNDLAND
Preparing to Say Farewell
Preparing for the Inevitable
Mourning the Loss
Appendix A
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