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April 29, 2008

Newfoundland comes to Warwick -- dogs, that is

WARWICK -- The Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty Show began today and will run through Saturday at the Crowne Plaza hotel.

More than 600 people, some bringing their dogs and some to watch the proceedings, are expected from nearly every state and many countries for the event, whose theme this year is "SEAS the Day."

Opening day features a Draft Test with 15 dogs and carts in the competition, obedience trials, regional rally trial, a cardiac clinic, and a speech by Janet Wojciechowski, DVM, on allergies and skin problems.

Tomorrow, a second Obedience Trial National Rally will be held along with judging for puppies and veteran dogs. A Breeders’ Class will showcase successful breeders. There will be a working dog educational seminar and forum on breeding with a panel of experts, from 8 until 10 p.m.

More dog classes and selections will be held on Thursday including a Pet Partners event for those interested in animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy. In the afternoon there will be a rescue parade featuring personal stories of people and their Newfoundlands. In the evening a black-tie event will follow the awards and allow spectators to visit with the dogs, their owners and handlers.

On Friday more events and judging are planned, including a Decorative Darting Exhibition on the theme of “by the sea.” The day will end with the Honors Parade to salute title holders and celebrate versatile Newfoundlands.

The final day will be judging for Junior Showmanship, Best of Breed, and an awards banquet.

All the events are open to the public. See a show schedule here.

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