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"Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole."
by Roger Caras (photographer & writer)
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November is here, and so is Fall weather. Remember, the rain we are getting down here in the valley is snow in the mountains, which is fun for Newfies to enjoy! (Though we are not looking forward to much snow down here.) As we move into late fall and winter, many people are preparing for upcoming shows. The big one for PNNC is our regional specialty held in January. Jeannette Voss will be sending out more information and asking for volunteers. Your help is always needed. As we enter the holiday season there will be many tempting things for your Newfie to enjoy. Just remember a little chocolate may not bother your 150 lb. friend, but more than that may be poisonous, so be careful where you put the chocolates!
PNNC officer elections are coming soon. Please send back your marked ballot as soon as you receive it. There is not an electoral college that will make the final decision, so each and every individual vote counts.
I hope you have a great holiday season. 2017 will be here before your know it.
Happy Newf Holidays
Pete Forgey
PNNC President
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It has been a great summer and fall for PNNC Newfs and their people. Check out what everyone has been up to, upcoming events, book reviews, and more...
If you would like to submit an article, picture, birthday, ,brag, review, or more for the next edition of NewfPrints, please remember our newsletter email has changed to:
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PNNC Water Test 2016
Despite a very rainy and stormy Saturday, September 17, the sun came back on Sunday, September 18 at Horseshoe Lake Park in Woodland , WA. Not rain nor shine could stop our amazing dogs and handlers, or keep the spectators away. Larry Roe thoughtfully made a warm fire, and with great food and company, you couldn’t help but enjoy the weekend. Despite the inclement weather on Saturday we had three new WD qualifiers and one WRD qualifier. Sunday proved to be another successful day with one WD qualifier and two WRD qualifiers. Title or not every team did a phenomenal job.. Thank you to all our stewards and volunteers for making it a wonderful weekend, and to our judges, John Pearson, Lori Littleford, and Edie Koster for their exceptional expertise and judging. Please enjoy the beautiful pictures, provided by Amanda Buse,, of our PNNC Water Test 2016 Qualifiers.
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Saturday:
Lydia & Jackie Leipzig (top right) WD
Crew & Kathy Mitchell (very top, Crew not pictured)) WD
Brannaugh & Kelly Ryan (bottom left ) WD & WRD
Sunday:
Gus & George Chew (top left group) WD
Tutu & Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri (bottom right) WRD
Crew & Kathy Mitchell (top left, group) WRD
We look forward to next year's PNNC Water Test 2017. More information to come.
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Big Dog Brags
These Newfs sure have something big to brag about!
Nordic Wonder Bear w/Me, “Nahkohe”, CD, GN, RAE, WRD, DD(3), CGC earned her Preferred Novice title, PCD, at the Wenatchee Kennel Club show on October 23rd, 2016. She earned her PCD in three straight shows with a first placement for each leg. Amanda Buse
Lydia, Kivisilman Telegrammi, got Best of Breed at the Gig Harbor dog Show this September. Jackie Leipzig
Northern California Newfound Club Regional Specialty 10/28/2016
Royal Flush’s Bearfoot Baccarat First in 9-12 mo Puppy Sweeps
Royal Flush’s 15 Way 8 Spot First in 15-18 mo Puppy Sweeps
Sacramento Dog Fanciers 10/30/2016
Royal Flush’s 15 Way 8 Spot Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a 5 point major
Royal Flush’s Bearfoot Baccarat Winners Dog for a 3 point Major
Edie Koster
Court Royal's Sir Gallagher Picklerchope Lord of Blu
Winners Dog & Best of Breed St. Helen's September
International Champion IABCA Ridgefield, WA October
Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri
Royal Flush's My Fair Lady Petunia Pink Picklebotom Blu, CGC, CGCA, DD, WD, WRD
Water Dog Qualifiers SNC Water Test Enumclaw, WA August
Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri
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PNNC Holiday Party and Ornament Exchange
When: December 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Where: Home of Jeannette Voss
Click here for details...
Has your dogs earned any titles this year?
If so please e-mail me at jtumli@juno.com
We would love to acknowledge their accomplishments at the annual holiday party on Saturday Dec 3rd
Thanks. jenny usieski
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Working Dog Committee Meeting
All PNNC members are invited and encouraged to attend the Working Dog Committee meeting to discuss, implement, and plan next years PNNC Working Dog events.
When: Saturday, November 12 at 11:30
Where: Home of Edie Koster
Potluck
For more information and directions please contact:
Jackie Leipzig at jleipzig51@msn.com
or
Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri at newfmomma@gmail.com
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Sisters Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 26, Sisters, OR
Parade Start Time: 2:00 PNNC Meet Time: 1:00
Country Christmas Theme
All PNNC members are welcome, to participate and strut our Newfs through town. This is a community event and a lot of fun!
Please contact Jackie Leipzig at jleipzig51@msn.com to rRSVP and get the details. Hope to see you all there!
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PNNC Board Nominations and Election
You will soon be receiving information n the mail and to email about next year's PNNC Board Nominations. Keep an eye out for it and check back on our website soon for information regarding Nominees. Either click on the picture or follow he link to website: www.pnnc.org
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BOOK REVIEW
By Jeannette Voss
Campbell, Colin. Free Days with George: Learning Life’s Little Lessons From One Very Big Dog. This is a memoir, telling the story of the author, who had recently gone through a divorce, deciding to adopt a dog, and ending up with a young Landseer Newfoundland who had been abused and was in a rescue foster home. He re-named the dog George, and this book is about his journey with George, as they “save” each other. You don’t get to the author adopting George until about page 50, but after that it’s a very enjoyable read about his journey with George. There are nice color photographs, and the very best part is that by the end of the book, George is still alive and well and living a happy life!
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Book Review
by Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri
Adams, Maureen. Shaggy Muses:The Dogs who inspired Virginia Wolf, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edith Wharton, Emily Bronte. Essentially a collection of short biographies about these five woman writers and their dogs. The classic literature we have read, learned in school, or heard about, written by the five women writers takes on a much simpler and sweeter message after reading this book. Behind each great writing there was in mind and probably under foot a beloved dog, as was the case with Emily Dickinson and her brown Newfoundland, Carlo. it is ant easy and quick read, with a tender yet powerfuly sentimental note.(Random House Publishing Group, 2009)
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IBook Review
by Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri
Horowitz, Alexandria. Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know. This is one of my very favorite books on canine behavior, communication, and understanding, which I have read and resourced many times over. Author, Alexandria Horowitz, an animal behaviorist, cognitive psychologist, and director of the Horowitz Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard University in New York shares her years of experience, expertise, and research about the science behind the how's and why's of dog behavior, which is explained by examining how a dog perceives the world. Namely through the nose, mouth, and ears It is the down to earth true love and devotion for dogs which Horowitz reflects in her writing that change a very scientific and researched based book into a fun and enjoyable read. Without a doubt you will see your dog and their behavior in a very different way and new understanding,. Which can easily be applied during training and activities, plus the fun of being just a little more connected to your dog.. (Scribner September 2010)
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"Are You Prepared?"
"Are you prepared?" is a question we are all probably familiar with, whether or not we have chosen to answer. Since our pets are without a voice during an emergency being prepared might not only save a pets life, but give you one last thing to worry about during an emergency. Click on the button below for a downloadable Emergency Pet Preparedness form. One part of the question "Are you prepared?" can honestly email answered.
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Thank you for your patience and understanding while I work through learning and discovering our new newsletter program. As with most new activitirs, practice can make perfect. (or at least better than when you started). Hopefully I will not be the exception.. Once again thank you,. Your continued support is much appreciated.
Elise DeChaine Ghiglieri
NewfPrints Editor & Co-Chair PNNC Working Dog Comittee
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Please submit articles, brags, birthdays, pictures, reviews, classifieds and all other Newfie related information to:
by January 10, 2017
Newsletter Submittal Instruction:
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If you are not able to submit within these guidelines or prefer to send text or photos by mail please contact me.
Thank you for your assistance.
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