The Newfoundland as a
Working Dog
NCA
working dog information page | GRNC
Events for Working Dogs
 The
Newfoundland is a large, strong, heavy-coated, active dog
equally at home in the water and on land. He is capable of
heavy work. In Newfoundland he was used as a working dog to
pull nets for the fishermen, haul wood from the forest, and
pull carts and sleds.
The Newfoundland Club of America Water and Draft
Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate
the abilities of purebred Newfoundland dogs. Performance of
these exercises is intended as a demonstration of skills developed
through both natural ability and training rather than a competition
between dogs or handlers. Emphasis is on teamwork between
dog and handler in realistic work and rescue situations. Efficiency
in accomplishment of tasks is essential; however, it is also
desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment
of its work in a combination of controlled teamwork and natural
independence.
Click on the following items for more information
about water work is available at the NCA
Working Dog information page. Draft work links are listed
below.
Click on the following items for more information about draft
work.
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