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The Lift - Thursday

While it is a little cooler outside today, the action in the main ring is heating up! Dog classes start at 9AM.


Remember that the Family Center is your go-to spot this week. Enjoy some hospitality with pastries, snacks and coffee, pick up your registration packets, shop the logo merchandise, get your catalog and more! Be sure to pick up some hand warmers in the logo shop to keep your fingers toasty all day.


Make sure to grab your lunch at the Food Trucks so you won't miss a minute of the action!

Looking to feast your eyes on the best of the best in the Newfoundland world? Check out the judging for our Top 20/10 event in the main ring at 5:00. The secret panel of judges will include a Newfoundland breeder, a professional handler of Newfoundlands and an AKC judge approved for the breed. Each judge will utilize the score sheet created by the NCA to award the prestigious Judges Choice rosette at the Aurora Borealis Ball


The Aurora Borealis Ball, a symphony of majestic colors and the twinkle of lights set against the backdrop of the night-lit landmark of the Ariel Lift Bridge, will be held outdoors in Bayfront Festival Park under the Paulucci Pavilion accompanied by classical musicians playing contemporary musical selections. People are encouraged to dress in the colors of the Northern Lights, rich purples, and vivid greens with a dash of sparkle thrown in!

A reception with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will start at 7:30 pm to be followed at dusk with the grand finale of the Top 20/10 Newfs taking a center stage under the spotlights. People will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite shining star which will be crowned the People’s Choice.


A few gentle reminders:


• Golf Cart parking at Pier B is on the Sport Court on the Front Side of the Hotel, please keep golf carts off the grass

• Please limit your time parking in the unload area by the grooming tent to no more than 30 minutes and be sure to lock your vehicles in the parking lots. Please do not leave golf carts in the load/unload area. Remember the Show Site is in a public park.

• DO NOT BATHE YOUR DOG IN THE HOTEL. This is a benchable offense, you will be brought up for a hearing and asked to leave the premises.

• Remember to make every effort to return the warm hospitality being extended by the staff at the Pier B - clean up after your dog, do not leave loose dogs unattended, please do not potty your dogs on the grass on the back patio near the fire pits, relief stations are located out the front door of the hotel.

Thursday Events


All Day - DNA clinic blood draws in grooming at Jenny Zablotny's grooming space in the middle of the tent.DNA clinic blood draws in grooming at Jenny Zablotny's grooming space in the middle of the tent.


9:00 a.m. – Conformation Judging – Dog classes Ring 1

1:00 p.m. - Working, Versatile and Stud Dog classes Ring 1

2:00 p.m. - Conformation Judging - Bitch Classes 6-9, 9-12 and Breeders Class

5:00 p.m. – Top 20 Judging – Ring 1

7:30 p.m. – Top 20/10 Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres - Pavilion

8:30 p.m.(dusk) – Top 20/10 Aurora Borealis Ball - Pavilion


More Great Local Media Coverage


Jenna VanSickle from Fox21 came to visit our show site to see what all the excitement was about - check out the segment they aired about our gentle giants.


Great local media coverage this week in support of purebred dogs and the sport we all love!


Watch The Video

Specialty Carting Results


Kikuko Chang judged the event today after the draft equipment seminar. Here are the qualifiers:


On lead:

Bear N Minds Charismatic Lady At Triskelion BN RI CGCA TKI BDD “Delaney” handled by Diane Knudsen


Off Lead:

Can CH Bear N Mind's Prince Conowingo CGC TKN WD “Conor” handled by Todd Bennett

Mol-Dons Angelbrook Elly RA CGCA TKI “Elly” handled by Rynn Johnson

Bear N Minds Charismatic Lady At Triskelion BN RI CGCA TKI BDD “Delaney” handled by Diane Knudsen

Johnson Farms Byron CGCA TKN “Byron” handled by Jennifer Gamache

Came In Like A Wrecking Ball CD BN RM RAE CGCA TKA VSWB FITG BDD DD2 “Boomer” handled by Liz Pagel

Tuesday Obedience Results


Beginner Novice B:


BEAR N MIND'S PRINCE CONOWINGO TKN CGC. WS 76158003. 02-24-22

By CH Bear N Mind's A Whale Of A Tale At Bear Harbor CDX BN RN CGC TKI - CH Bear N Mind's Don't Stop Me Now BN RI. Newfoundlands. Owner: Todd Bennett & Susan Mendleson & Christine Gorsuch & Dwight Gorsuch, Washington, ME 045740225. Breeder: Christine Gorsuch & Dwight Gorsuch. 193.5


BLUEMOON'S HOGAN THE HERO. WS 78846608. 07-09-22

By CH Chateaunewf 'N Nakiska's Golden Touch Of Honeylane BN - Bluemoon's Rising Tide. Newfoundlands. Owner: Toni Neubauer & Christine A Brigham & Brian Neubauer, East Bethel, MN 550119809. Breeder: Christine Brigham. 192.5

Novice A:


HOMEPORT DIVING IN AT MARKLAND BCAT CGCA TKN ATT BN RN FITB. WS 71931301. 03-03-21

By CH Stealbears Back To Mollybrook - GCHB CH Homeport Pax Lanse Aux Meadows BN RN BCAT CGC TKN ATT. Newfoundlands. Owner: Kari Brekke & Gudjon Gudjonsson, Stoughton, WI 535893288. Breeder: Kari Brekke & Gudjon Gudjonsson & Devon J Nutbeem. 174.5


Novice B:


SWEETWATER BESTWISHES WARMESTREGARDS RA CGCA. WS 74320201. 10-05-21

By CH Fiero Cancrimo - Sweetwater's Kiss From Heaven. Newfoundlands. Owner: Ann Johnson, German Valley, IL 610399503. Breeder: Meryl Kramer. 188.5


CH ROYAL FLUSH BETS ON SEAGOIN CD RN DD. WS 74403005. 10-18-21

By GCH CH Taubla Majestic Trail Finnigan RN CGCA TKN - CH Royal Flush's Ladies Are Lucky. Newfoundlands. Owner: Lori Littleford & John S Pearson, San Jose, CA 951122142. Breeder: Edie Koster & Sarah Cruz. 186


GCH CH TOP SHELFS BLUE KAMIKAZE RN CD DD. WS 59718205. 11-24-17

By GCH Gold Cup's First In Flight - GCH Allegiance Harp On This Top Shelf. Newfoundlands. Owner: Jennifer Zablotny & Deb Wigal & Becky Reynnells, Fenton, MI 484309220. Breeder: Deb Wigal & Becky Reynnells. 185.5


HAZEL HOLLOW'S THIS LOVE GOES ON IN MINI RN CGC. WS 61994804. 06-29-18

By Ch Jolly Roger's Archangel CD - Marcarpents This Kind Of Love CD BN RA CGC WD. Newfoundlands. Owner: Kurt & Tammy Brown, Lisbon, OH 444329514. Breeder: Kurt Brown & Tammy Brown. 177.5


DREAMHAVEN CRU'S SILVER TONGUED DEVIL BN RN CGC TKN DD. WS 70192004. 09-22-20

By GCHS CH Nakiska 'N Pouch Cove Love The Journey - CH Dreamhaven's Frozen In Time With Old Bay. Newfoundlands. Owner: Patrick K Randall & Andrea Jung & Judith S Randall, Chatsworth, GA 307056072. Breeder: Andrea Jung & Cindy Flowers. 173


Open B: HIGH IN TRIAL


CH ROYAL FLUSH'S BE OF GOOD CHEER AT FAIRSEAS CDX BN RN CGCA CGCU TKN. WS 56185004. 12-18-16

By CH J.R. Doc Holyday Vom Riesrand - CH Royal Flush's Cat Ballou. Newfoundlands. Owner: Kathleen Mitchell, Mission Hills, CA 913452528. Breeder: Edie & Dale Koster. 192

Living Legends Celebrate Longevity


78 Newfoundlands were celebrated in the main ring for reaching the venerable age of 10. Improving longevity in our breed is a testament to the hard work of caring owners and committed breeders and we are proud to salute them all during this event.


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