South Central Newfoundland Club
Ranked #1 in Martinsville and #29 in Indiana
Service area: The club is centered around a 200-mile radius of Columbus, IN, serving members in Indiana, parts of Ohio, and parts of Kentucky.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
Types of Dogs
- Giant
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
The South Central Newfoundland Club hosts activities throughout the year that provide members with opportunities to compete in Conformation, Obedience, and Working Dog events. They also provide information on various activities for Newfoundlands, including Obedience, Rally, Water work, Drafting, and Conformation, linking to resources from the Newfoundland Club of America.
About the Trainer
The South Central Newfoundland Club is a regional club dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Newfoundland Dog, incorporated in 1979 and affiliated with the Newfoundland Club of America. The club hosts various activities throughout the year, offering members opportunities to compete in Conformation, Obedience, and Working Dog events, fostering the joy of owning and caring for Newfoundlands.
The club provides resources for dog owners, including guidance on finding healthy Newfoundland puppies through reputable breeders via the Newfoundland Club of America, and information on Newfoundland rescue through its sister site, South Central Newfoundland Rescue. Members of the club’s board are highly experienced Newfoundland owners and breeders, some being Emeritus Breeders of the Newfoundland Club of America, with a history of producing AKC Champions and service dogs.
The club’s activities encompass various disciplines such as Obedience, Rally, Water work, Drafting, and Conformation, allowing members to engage their Newfoundlands in diverse pursuits. The club has a rich history, having hosted its first NCA sanctioned water trial in 1976 and the National Specialty in 1981, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to the breed.
Accomplishments
The South Central Newfoundland Club, Inc. was incorporated in 1979 and is a Regional Club of the Newfoundland Club of America. The club held its first NCA sanctioned water trial in 1976 and hosted the National Specialty in 1981. Board members have extensive experience with Newfoundlands, with some having operated kennels that produced AKC Champions, Grand Champions, Register of Merit dogs, service dogs, and companions, and are recognized as Emeritus Breeders of the Newfoundland Club of America.
How to Get Started!
Individuals interested in joining the South Central Newfoundland Club are encouraged to contact them for more information via phone or email.

Contact Information
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking