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2025 NDCC National Specialty

 The Central Ontario Newfoundland Dog Club is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2025 Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada National Specialty in conjunction with the Oakville Kennel Club (OKC) Dog Show. 

Schedule

Friday September 5th

Saturday September 6th

Saturday September 6th

OKC All Breed Show

Judge: Hans van den Berg (Wassenaar, Netherland)

Ring: TBD

Ring Time: TBD




Pizza Party

Time: TBD

Location: Newf Town

Saturday September 6th

Saturday September 6th

Saturday September 6th

Sweepstakes

Judge: Dona Baker-Austin (Wisconsin, USA)

Ring: TBD

Ring Time: TBD


National Specialty

(immediately following Sweepstakes)

Judge: Denise Castonguay (British Columbia, Canada)




OKC All Breed Show

Judge: Walter Sommerfelt (Tennessee, USA)

Ring: TBD

Ring Time: TBD




Banquet and Auction

Time: TBD

Location: Upstairs in Marritt Hall

Sunday September 7th

Saturday September 6th

Sunday September 7th

OKC All Breed Show

Judge: Sinead Cooley Taggart (Laois, Ireland)

Ring: TBD

Ring Time: TBD




OKC Working Group Limited Show

Judge: Juan Carlos Vasconsellos (Asuncion, Paraguay)

Ring: TBD

Ring Time: TBD

Judges

National Specialty

Denise Castonguay

CastaNewf Newfoundlands


Denise has been involved with dogs all her life and fell in love with the

Newfoundland at the tender age of 4. It was 24 years later that she finally obtained her first Newfoundland. That was the beginning of a long and continuing love affair with the breed. Under the kennel prefix, CastaNewf, Denise and her husband, Marc bred their first litter in 1989.


Since then, CastaNewf has garnered over 100 championship titles in several countries, and over 300 working titles. Their kennel has produced multiple Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show and Group Winners along with Best Puppy in Show and Puppy Group winners and Bred by Exhibitor group winners. Their kennel also has several Newfoundland Club of America Register of Merit Newfoundlands and has had the Top Producing Dam in 2005 and 2021. CastaNewf was the breeder of Canada’s #1 Newfoundland and #3 Working Dog in 1999 and 2000 and received

the Canadian Kennel Club’s Pedigree Newfoundland Top Breeder Award.


CastaNewf is an American Kennel Club Gold level Breeder of Merit and a

Canadian Kennel Club Master Breeder. CastaNewf has also earned 25

Newfoundland Club of America Versatile Newfoundland awards. CastaNewf’s philosophy – to produce Newfoundlands who not only are superb specimens of the breed but also solid working dogs.


Denise loves the versatility of this breed and strives to produce dogs that can do it all – conformation champions, obedience, water rescue and draft work titlists. She is an AKC judge of Newfoundlands and is a Water and Draft Dog judge in the U.S. and Canada. Denise has judged in the United States at national and regional specialties as well as in Europe. Denise is a member of the NCA, is the chairperson of its Judges Education Committee and is a life member of the Canadian Kennel Club.


Denise believes that a breed’s standard is the blueprint of a sound breeding program. Along with the understanding of breed type must go the knowledge of structure and movement. The dog must be capable of performing the tasks the breed is intended for. Without those, a dog cannot exemplify the breed. After many years of breeding, showing, and working her Newfoundlands, Denise’s love is now judging this magnificent breed!

Sweepstakes

Dona Baker-Austin


Dona Baker-Austin’s love for the Newfoundland breed started at a young age. The realization of her dream to share her life with a Newfoundland began as an adult when she brought home her first Newfoundland, Macy. The start of the journey.


Dona is a member of the Newfoundland Club of America and has served on the NCA Recognition Committee. She’s also a member of the River King Newfoundland Club and North Central Newfoundland Club where she has served on the Board of Directors as President, Treasurer and Director. She has been the Chair, Secretary and Committee member for the NCNC’s Water Test. Dona is active in many events hosted by the NCA, NCNC and other Regional Clubs. This deep passion for the Newfoundland Breed has taken her on quite an adventure achieving a Versatile Newfoundland (VN) and a variety of working and conformation titles along the way. Dona’s most recent achievement is Sammie earning NCA’s Top Producing Dam in 2021 and her Register Of Merit in 2023.


Dona shares her life in Southern Wisconsin with her husband Mike and five Newfoundlands. She enjoys gardening, outdoor activities, time with family & friends and any activity with her dogs. Along with Mike, she started Shorepath Newfoundlands and has achieved the honor of AKC Breeder of Merit. Under the Shorepath Kennel, Dona has bred multiple NCA Best in Specialty winners, AKC Champions and many NCA Working Titled Newfoundlands.


Dona looks forward to sharing her love and passion of the Newfoundland

breed with others through her knowledge of conformation, water work, draft work, obedience and therapy.


Enjoy each moment you share with your Newfoundland.

Support the Specialty

Sponsor a Prize or Class

Advertise in the Catalogue

Advertise in the Catalogue

Sponsorship options include:


  • National Specialty Trophies
  • Sweepstakes Trophies
  • National Specialty Class Prizes
  • Sweepstakes Class Prizes


Sponsorships Deadline: August 1st

Sponsorship Information

Advertise in the Catalogue

Advertise in the Catalogue

Advertise in the Catalogue

Advertising Options:

  • Half Page Black & White
  • Half Page Colour
  • Full Page Black & White
  • Full Page Colour


Please email your Ad to ndcc.condc.nationalspecialty@gmail.com


Catalogue Ad Deadline: August 1st

Purchase an Ad

Purchase Merchandise

Advertise in the Catalogue

Purchase Merchandise

Logo Merchandise is available for pre-purchase only.


NOTE: Shipping fees, if required, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.


Purchase Deadline: August 1st

Purchase Merchandise

Purchase Catalogues

Purchase Registration Bags

Purchase Merchandise

Catalogues are available for pre-purchase only for $25


NOTE: There will be no catalogues available for purchase at the event.


Purchase Deadline: August 22nd

Purchase a Catalogue

Purchase Banquet Tickets

Purchase Registration Bags

Purchase Registration Bags

Banquet Tickets are available for pre-purchase only for $65


The banquet will be in the evening on Saturday September 6th and will feature a live and silent auction.


Purchase Deadline: August 22nd


Buffet Menu


House Salad

Caesar Salad


Roast Sirloin Carvery with Red Wine Au Jus and Horseradish

Chicken Gordon Blue

Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce


Parisienne Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots and Green Beans Almondine


Carmel Apple Pie

Purchase a ticket

Purchase Registration Bags

Purchase Registration Bags

Purchase Registration Bags

Registration Bags are available for pre-purchase only for $25


The bags will contain lots of goodies and include pizza and a drink on Friday September 5th.


NOTE: There will be no registration bags available for purchase at the event.


Purchase Deadline: August 22nd

Purchase a Bag

Donate Items for Auction

Donate Items for Auction

Donate Items for Auction

The Specialty Auction will be taking place on Saturday September 6th with the Banquet


To donate items or regional baskets for the auction please send an email to Mary Anne, our Donation Committee Chair.

EMAIL DONATION COMMITTEE CHAIR

Facebook Groups

NDCC National Specialty

Be part of the conversation by joining the 2025 NDCC National Specialty Facebook Group.

Join Group

Oakville Kennel Club

Be part of the conversation by joining the 2025 Oakville Kennel Club Facebook Group.

Join Group

Additional Show Information

Show Site

Additional Specialties

Entry Information

Ancaster Fairgrounds

 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0 


Set up access will be available from 3pm to 8pm on Thursday September 4th.

Google Maps

Entry Information

Additional Specialties

Entry Information

Entry information will be included in the Premium List on the Canuck Dogs Website.


If your dog is not registered in Canada please refer to our FAQ section at the bottom of this page. 

Canuck Dogs

Additional Specialties

Additional Specialties

Additional Specialties

There are 19 other specialties being held in conjunction with the OKC All Breed Show.


For more information please check out the Canuck Dogs Website.

Canuck Dogs

Vendors

Outdoor Grooming

Additional Specialties

OKC manages the vendor reservations. 


If you would like to become a vendor at this event please contact Carolyn Caldwell at (289) 971-5910 or send an email.

Email Vendor Coordinator

Indoor Grooming

Outdoor Grooming

Outdoor Grooming

OKC manages the indoor grooming reservations.


If you would like to book a grooming space please send an email to Mia Vavrova.

Email Grooming Space Coordinator

Outdoor Grooming

Outdoor Grooming

Outdoor Grooming

The show site has lots of room for outdoor grooming setups. Generators will be required for a power source.

Bathing

Bathing

Bathing

Cold water bathing stations will be available for use outside of Marritt Hall near rings 4 and 5.

Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

27 Sinclair Blvd, Brantford, ON N3S 7X6

(226) 368-1100

Home2 Suites by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

27 Sinclair Blvd, Brantford, ON N3S 7X6

(226) 368-3000

Hampton Inn and Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Hampton Inn and Suites

20 Fen Ridge Court, Brantford, ON N3V 1G2

(519) 720-0084

Comfort Inn

Best Western

Hampton Inn and Suites

58 King George Rd, Brantford, ON N3R 5K4 

(548) 901-1872

Best Western

Best Western

Best Western

19 Holiday Drive, Brantford, ON N3R 7J4

(519) 753-8651

Days Inn

Best Western

Best Western

460 Fairview Dr, Brantford, ON N3R 7A9

(519) 759-2700

On Site RV Parking

On Site RV Parking

On Site RV Parking

OKC manages the RV reservations at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. 


There will be options for 15Amp hook ups or no power. Water is available to fill up your RV but not for hook ups.


If you would like to book a RV spot please send an email to Mia Vavrova

Email RV Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Event Registration Number (ERN)

All dogs that are foreign born and foreign owned and enter Canada for the sole purpose of entering CKC events, and do not have a CKC registration number, will require an Event Registration Number (ERN). The ERN number MUST be applied for within 30 days of the first day of entering a CKC event.


Temporary Competition Number (TCN)

A Temporary Competition Number (TCN) allows dogs to temporarily participate in CKC events while they pursue permanent registration or an Event Registration Number (ERN). A TCN must be obtained before submitting an entry for an event. The same TCN must be used for all event entries for a dog until the dog is permanently registered or has an ERN. TCNs can be obtained through your CKC member portal or by contacting the CKC.

Note: There is no CKC fee to obtain a TCN. However, a TCN ‘listing’ fee is required each time a dog with only a TCN is entered in an event.


Non-Member Participation Fee

Effective January 1, 2011:

a) A non-member participation fee will be charged to a resident of Canada who is a non-member of the CKC. The fee will be $170.00 plus applicable taxes.

b) The non-member participation fee is paid in any year a title is earned and covers all titles and dogs owned by that individual.

c) In order for the title to be awarded, the non-member will have a choice to either become a CKC member or pay the non-member participation fee. Failure to comply within 30 days of notification will result in the title being withheld and the dog cannot be moved up to the next level.

d) The fee applies only to dogs wholly owned by non-member residents of Canada and is not applicable to CKC members.


CKC Membership

$54.00, plus applicable taxes. For a list of membership benefits and an application to join, visit ckc.ca.


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