Am., Can. Ch. Seaward's Blackbeard, ROM. "Adam" is one of the all-time top winning Newfoundlands in the history of the breed, with 31 all-breed Bests in Show, twice winning the National Specialty and multiple Bests of Breed at regional Specialties. Adam is the only Newfoundland ever to win Best in Show at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club. Pictured left to right are the late breeder-judge Mrs. Maynard K. Drury, Gerlinde V. Hockla, Adam's handler throughout his career, trophy presenter Mrs. William Kurth, lifetime NCA member and Newf fancier, and his owner, the late Elinor C. Ayers, owner of Seaward Kennels.

John Ashbey

Update to information in the book another newf has joined Adam among those who have won at Westminster.