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In continuing th~ annual tradition of presenting the Nationals "Winners," the GWPCA Wire-News introduces on its cover,
CH. 'THORNWOOD'S TRUE GRIT OFA
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THORNWOOD KENNELS GERMAN
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Maintaining optimism is my ultimate goal in life,but these times are managing to make my goal seem unattainable. Instead of wallowing in worry, however, 1choose instead to be thankful that our overindulgence of the 80s is over, and we are now forced (again) into introspection. What have we been doing for the past decade? Where did it go? And will we ever recover from the damge? I will not subject you to my opinions of the crises in Kuwait, Iraq and Los Angeles (South Africa, Sudan, etc., etc.,). I will, however, admit I was shocked out of sheer naivete when I heard of Marilyn's experience with the dog "broker" (see the "President's Message" on page 5). Just when I thought the only reliable thing leftwas the care and concern we share for our animals, I hear of further destruction of the integrity of the innocent people who do care. Marilyn's experience occurred because of pure concern for the welfare of the German Wirehaired Pointer. It was not a concern for "the competition." What is important in Marilyn's message is her emphasis of the breeder's need to look out for eachother. For it is the innocent people who will pay the price of ignoring what the liars and looters are getting away with. We are angry that our rights to breed our dogs as we wish may soon be taken away from us, but can't we see that it is because of people like this dog "broker"that we will soon lose our rights? Can't we see that it is because the puppy mills continue to breed for profit and the shelters have no choice but to kill thousands upon thousands of unwanted animals a year that we will have to pay exorbitant prices for the rights to a breeding license? As we seem to be getting much more verbal in our approach, let's continue to speak up. Let's inform our fellow breeders what is happening to their dogs and pray that they will not only care and take action, but that they will also inform us as to what has happened to ours. Educate those who do not have the experience you have enjoyed. And, perhaps, a few dogs' lives will be spared, and the concerned breeders may continue to enjoy the freedom of breeding healthy, intelligent and wanted animals.
WIRE~NEWS THE GWPCA WIRE-NEWS EDITOR Regina Fraser Crisman 4138 E. Agave Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85044 (602) 759-5227 ASSISTANT EDITORS Show News alld Top Tell Jerry Clark RD 3, Box 2752 Allentown, NJ 18501 (609)259-7579
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As breeders,
it is very important to us that "our" puppies
are placed in just the right homes, whether they be for hunting, showing or just loving. This is often times difficult to do when it is in your own neighborhood. It is very difficult to do when dealing out of state. The following is about breeders looking out after each other. Around the Thanksgiving holidays, Gina McCain was visiting her mom, who had recently moved to Arizona, not too terribly far from where I live. Gina called regarding whether or not I had knowledge of a particularly large block ad that appeared in the Arizona republic/Phoenix Gazette advertising for sale "RARE BREED GERMAN WIRE-HAIRED POINTERS - 8 WEEKS TO 5 MaS" and other eye-catching phrases. The wording required that it be checked out. If there were Wire breeders in the Arizona area, contacts could be made, not only with the breeder, but with the prospective owners of the pups. Checking it out was not an easy matter. The phone number was a "mobile" number. The party answering was very friendly and gave sufficient information to lead us to believe he knew nothing about the breed. Upon further inquiry regarding the age differences advertised, I was finally told that he had some six month old pups, two females, one of which was white, out of a top producing sire. He had no eight week old pups. At my request, two other people called and spoke to this person. To all these individuals different ages, sexes and colors were given. He did not want to discuss price over the phone, although a range was finally given of $150-$650. All conversations were via mobile phone .. He indicated at one time in our conversation that he was hoping to meet other breeders so that maybe an arrangement could be worked out for breeding these "rare breeds" dogs. He said he was a dog trainer and knew them to be good in the field. I contacted several prominent field trainers/ trialers in Arizona. They had never heard of him .. I, myself and one other person asked if we could come see the dogs, as we were interested sin purchasing one, but it was not possible for various reasons. It was finally admitted in a subsequent conversation that the dogs weren't in Arizona, but were expected shortly. Throughout these various calls, we were gathering information. The more we heard, the more suspect he became. When I inquired ion the pedigree names, he didn't have them with him (remember, he was on a mobile phone - always). I asked for any names he might be able to supply. When the name "Afterhours" was mentioned, I knew to call Tina Whitmore and check out this guy's story. To say the least, Tina was in shock. She had received an inquiry from a person in Arizona wanting a GWP for his father as a present, as the father's dog had died. Two different pedigrees and video tape were ultimately sent to him and he had paid a $50.00 puppy deposit. She did not know how this person obtained her name. The person called and stated that they wished a second puppy for a friend. At the time of my call to Tina, no GWPs had been shipped and no final agreement on sale had been reached. I related the chain of events and a copy of the ad was faxed to Tina. Tina anonymously contacted this person and got similar stories to the ones I related. In addition, she was informed that the GWP made a great guard dog and could take whatever was given to them. Needles to say, no dogs were shipped to this individual. There was a still a question as to why someone would want to invest money into the purchase of
two out-of-state dogs, pay for shipping to Arizona, invest in block advertising and then turn around and resell them, probably at a loss. You would think this is the end of the story - pups rescued from potential bad situation - but not quite. An officer of the Arizona Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals happened to stop by our offices. I related this occurrence, and she began shaking her head signifying she understood what was coming next. She informed me that this is one of several scams utilized throughout the country. Scammers obtain official pedigrees (i.e., "papers"), locate dogs through the pound, animal shelters or the street resembling the breed for which they have "papers," place ads in local newspapers for particular breeds and sell the dog, complete with "papers." They may also do their own breeding. In other words, for $50.00 ( the price of the puppy deposit) he obtained two different "papers' allegedly showing the lineage of a GWP that he had for sale and for which he could pass off to an ignorant buyer. This is why the colors/sexes/ages/prices kept changing. This is why we could never come by to see the dogs, because they only existed for a short period of time. Thanks to Tina's records and the information we had obtained, ASPCA has begun an investigation of its own. If I hear anything back fro the ASPCA, I'll let you know. By the way, should you be contacted by anyone with the name of Gilbert Ortez from Chandler, Arizona, please let me know, and please don't sell him or send to him any pedigrees or GWPs.
••• It seems that we just finish one Nationals and it's time to make plans to attend the next. A lot of hard work has gone into our Nebraska Nationals week, and we hope that everyone will again plan on attending. We have just received approval on our specialty judges: Mrs. Betty Sandberg from Barnum, Minnesota - all conformation breed classes; Mrs. Mary Lou Doak, Johnston, Iowa - all obedience classes; Mr. Bryan Rickertsen, Walton, Nebraska - Sweepstakes. We are especially pleased to have Ms. Judy Webb, an AKC licensed judge from Albuquerque, New Mexico, as our show Futurity judge. Anyone who has been in Wirehairs for any length of time will readily recognize Ms. Webb's expertise in Wirehairs. It is our hope that we have a quality entry for her, and urge you to contact Aloysia Hard and get your Wirehair nominated. All of our judges are very respected, experienced and excited to render their opinion at our upcoming Nationals, and we hope that each of you will support them and the GWPCA. You may even be lucky enough to walk away with a never-before marketed Wirehair sculpture on point, or one of the many other Wirehair sculptures and "special" trophies planned. Best wishes to you all, and I look forward to seeing you again in Nebraska in September.
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MEMBERSHIP
UPDATE
Please send your address and phone number changes to Nancy Mason. Finding you is expensive for the Club. Address Changes Andrews, Deborah 44 Dean St. Cranston, RI 02920
Mueller, Susan & Bruce W 12203-870th Ave. River Falls, WI 54022
Brown, Gary & Donna 10744 SE Boise Portland, OR 97266 (503) 761-2326
Riggins, Tammi 9828 Coos Bay Wagon Rd. Roseburg, OR 97470-9013 Stuart, Carol P.O. Box 10
Hirt, Lili 805 2nd Ave. Greenwood, MO .'64034-9739
Dysart, PA 16636
Schoonover, RR 3
Stacy, Rex 3009 S Park City Rd., #B Laurel, MT 59044-9592
(216) 666-5268 Thompson, Rodney Rt. 1, Box 66 Oakland, MN 56076 (507) 437-1492
Perry, Robert 20445 S. Manteca Rd. Manteca, CA 95336
Vampotic, Nickol 819 #C Camino Rd. Arcadia, CA 91007 (818) 574-5556 Wolfe, Michelle Marie 20068 Brentwood Livonia, MI 48152 (313) 477-8361 Zippay, James 17 W. Lincoln St. Westerville,OH (614) 898-9412
Midwest Ann Kostishak 4925 Chilton Dr. Dallas, TX 75227 (214) 388-2288
National Field Futurity Chairman Genetics Committee Chairman Ray Calkins, DVM 131235 SW Bell Rd. Sherwood, OR 97140 (503) 682-2968
Treasurer Nancy Mason 840 Cinebar Rd. Cinebar, W A 98533 (206) 985-2776
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OFA Committee Chairman Roberta Applegate 218 N. Lincoln Le. Arlington Hts., IL 60004 (708) 394-5188
GWPCA Trophy Chairman Laura Myles 21526 W. Lost Lake Rd. Snohomish, W A 98290 (206) 481-3371
Delaware Valley GWPC Mary Spies, Sec'y Rt. 1, Box 236 Princess Anne, MD 21853 (301) 651-9039 GWPC of No. Ohio Christine Whitmore, Sec'y 4508 Marks Rd. Medina, OH 44256 (216) 722-8935
(313) 627-3566
WELCOME!! If any of these new members are in your area, please call them, and welcome them to the GWPCA.
AKC DELEGATE Patricia Laurans 54 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 (203) 426-9169
AFFILIATED LOCAL G WP CLUBS EAST
Fort Detroit GWPC Barbara Hein 3838 Davison Lake Rd. Ortonville, MI 48462
(209) 239-1476
MIDWEST GWPC of Illinois Debbie Rezzardi, Sec'y 5805 S. Nagle Chicago, IL 60638 (312) 229-1592
Twin Cities GWPC Elizabeth A. Barrett, Sec'y 9718 83rd St. N. Stillwater, MN 55082 (612) 653-0762 GWPC of Wisconsin Sue Clemons, Sec'y 1031 Amy Bell Rd., Germantown, WI 53022, (414) 628-3452 GWPC of E. Nebraska, AI Jirka, Sec'y 4706 Primrose Le. Omaha, NE 68157 (402) 733-8656 GWPC of Central Iowa Dennis Brown, See'y 2412 Athlone Ct., RR2 Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-2701
WEST GWPC of Arizona Marilyn Powell, Sec'y
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Yearbook Editor 1988-1990 Laurie McCarty 2506 Ann Arbor Le. Bowie, MD 20716 (3010249-2753
Public Education Coordinator Diana Nordrum 10331 Linnet Cir., #201 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (612) 754-5517
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Hobbs, David & Sheri 10006 Murmuring Creek Dr. Austin, TX 78736 (512) 288-6769
Secretary Barbara Hein 3838 Davison Lake Rd. Ortonville, MI 48462 (313) 627-3566
CHAIRPERSONS
Carlson, Monica 176 Bath Rd. Medina, OH 44256
Friendswood, TX 77546 (713) 997-2368
Vice President Walter Furesz 3116 Bishop Rd. Dryden, MI 48428 (313) 796-3813
John
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Fisher, Barbara PO Box 550
President Marilyn Powell 1150 E. Roberts Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85022 (602) 993-9702
New Hope, PA 18938 (215) 598-3990
(313) 463-9370
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OFFICERS
East Bernee Foster Brawn 1408 Pineville Rd.
New Members
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OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS
Lunsford, Floyd 1515 7th St. Anacortes, WA 98221-1813
Bradow, D.E. 20681 Seneca Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
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1991 GWPCA NATIONALS WRAP-UP
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The following judges' letters were inadvertently omitted from the Fall issue of the Wire-News. The Editor apologizes for any inconvenience.
LETTER
FROM
Tha.nk "/ou '3pec i.=:~1
RAY
McGINNIS
- 1991
NATIONAL
8REED
JUDGE
ye,;_"- i';~.tl j"H~·.1 a very sn Gy~jle fe-::?l .=-F ;;10.=-·:: aD':!3 tG :=.~~ 2=t .~ em. improving breed3. O~e thi~~ that the good temperment displayed ~y re were perhaps three th~t I n this departm~nt. In an overall 0 me, the qu~l ity was good to ood that bit25 hay? ~~2n ~ prGble~
D;-t;_:."ity
fc~- t~-!e cp Show. ~_
t·:: j'_l..jge ~s ~~ hanor~ plus
i-_:5::-~?:?,
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that thi5 i5 ~n~ G:" the really impi-essad me wa~ this group of ~Ogs. TM consid~re~ needed h~~p look at the do;s 3~own excel 1?nt. '~3'i2 u~de1-s
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:~n~h=~::e=~~~~t~~a~i~~;~ :~~~ :n~a~e~~:da:~m~~~~r~:~lj~~e5 for" the I'i",c.;::t p.3.r-t ;;:::i-~ J-~od, 2.1 thc.U'3~1 t!-,2;-"::; \·;2t-e ~ fe~-j 1 i-~_:-lt eyes. 8~ci~~, b~~~ ~ j =ub3tanc~ werE very good. There The one point that ~h~Hed up too were a few shart m~== e=. ofte~ H2.~ ~te~~ sl~001 El-= and short uppe;- arm":_ ThE I-e~son a number of d~gs lacl'reach. HavE alway,,: he~rd that ~ good front iE ~:hE l--.-,?_,-,j:?,,:·: -:',:J obtain and hot d. Here is per-h:O.p3 your" big9E3t cha~1enge ~5 a breeder. The Win er= ~: D~=t Cla s, ipsniJt-t~?,_! wel -ba 2ilce~, ~it
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Winners Dog from the ~~2rica Sho1.-/time, \-12.<:: 6n e:·;cellen he2.d, coat and si=e. He •.·.'2= ff!Y Awat-·.j of MEr- it.
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11i".:T:::: . Do~, Lieb~;';_'J:3:id,,: ,J1_\mp r:::i/Ei- C-::-:::er, '=~.irp::: ~ ;:;.E·E _:?\nG 2. ',:et··y o·=d e;.:amp 1e of 3. Gt>IF'. He ~~~ ~n mo~ement tha my Winnel-~ D0g. He is champion5hip e3S ly.
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The Winners Bitch, Topmost Wind herself well. Good body, hard her coat. It W3S 3 1 ittle shor The Reser~'e Winners Bitc~, an excellent 6 to 9 Puppy very good GWP. If she deve be one to compete 'lith In mov~m2nt and style.
hime ack
Jack
Dallimore
P.O. Box 991 Um~tilla, OR 97882 November 19, 1991
of DantEr5, handled Could use so@e wor~: on
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Aspendel Wilhelmina, came from 13s~. She shows the ~2.king of ~ apes the way she is now, she will uture. She has ~ttitude,
The six year old Best Opposite Sex, Ch Cha Chas Warrior what a foundation bitch. Good on most counts. She showed some lack of condition. Coat could be better and she could be a 1 ittle 1 ighter in weight. But over all, a good example of the GWP ..
ancy
Mason
ational Specialty ear
Show Chairman,
GWPCA
Nancy,
hank you, the other Officers, the Board of Directors, and the embers of the GWPCA for the invitation to judge your first ational Show Futurity. in Kennewick Washington. Your organization, Ring Steward, and members, did everything possible to ake me feel very welcome and at home after many years with the
reed and Club. orne observations o The
The Best of Breed dog, Ch Thornwoods True Grit, was the correct siZE, with good top 1 ine movins 2nd st~nding. Balanced front to rear. Handled himself w~ll. Came i~ the ring showing and never quit. Excel l~~t coat. A quality GWP.
dogs
a Sound
were have
asked
become
ternperrnents
for
more
are
and
are
uniform
provided in
type
as and
follows: balance.
prevalent.
o Saw more good serviceable general protection for an
coats, active
providing weather hunting dog.
and
a Too little emphasis is being given to the anatomically complete dog with all its teeth, best of movement while still showy in the ring. I believe missing teeth are in the same category as a missing (undescended) testicle--or poor movement. Only the anatomically complete dog should get a Blue Ribbon in a breeding dog class or be part of a breeding program. o The the the
showy breed ring.
dogs are standard
still King or Queen in must also be made very
In my oplnlon, the overall picture much progress in coat uniformity; merits attention; The maintenance
temperament ues
to
is apparent
improve
with
the ring--the important in
of the GWP has improved with Movement and balance always of the shov~ dog with good
(no spooks); In short, the breed contin-
balance
between
form
and
function.
I was very glad to be able to spend some time on the trial grounds Tuesday after the Show and found dogs that were working bird getters with serviceable coats and conformation. The show and trial dogs seem more alike than in the past. Again,
tha~~
you
the fellowship.
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good
friends
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1991 National Water Test Results
10/10/91
Thank you for the opportunity to judge National Specialty. I was very pleased beautiful day, and location.
your with
young hopefuls at the 1991 the size of the entry, and
I hope my observations as a person from outside a GWP), will have some value to you as breeders Wirehaired Pointers.
the
your breed, (I don!t live wit and exhibitors of German
In all my classes, I found the heads to be very pleasing, especially notice~ able were the parallel planes, and sufficiently broad skulls. With the exception of one puppy with dropped lower incisors, the bites were consistently scissors. I was disappointed in eye color, as one puppy had what I would consider brown eyes, and all the rest fell into the yellow range. Some extremes were found in the necks, range. Several in each class were more ten to nine ratio of length to height. reach when it came time to move.
but most were in the medium length square in body, not exhibiting the These square packages had less front
Shoulders in every sporting breed, seem to be more difficult to come by, but was impresssed with the smooth fit from neck to shoulder in most of the puppies.I路Well laid backl., was possible to find, but there were probably more with a somewhat straight upper arm. The biggest fault of the entire group, was in the forelegs, moving straight towards me. The largest percent throwing an elbow, or flipping in the pasterns. Far greater consistency and quality was found in the rear movement.
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Out of an entry of six starters, four passed the water test in Sunnyside, Washington. The results are as follows: 1. Cadenberg Rune V Trey S - Ch. Weidenhugel Itrepid V Trey D - Cadenberg Illa V Bing, SH O/H - Silke Alberts 2. Samantha Von Tess S - FC/ AFC Cascade Steamer, MH D - Flintlock's Belle V Rahn Haus 0- Mike Hemphill H - Rocky Gileard PASSED
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The classic coat in your breed is so important, and was pleased to find very nice wiry coats of proper length and texture. Some dogs were presente more finely groomed than others, but all were clean, and showed no signs of ill health. Every range of color was present, but as long as it was within standard, the color had no bearing i~ my decisions. Moving, as the exhibitors will probably testify,(we moved ..lots!), should be llfree and smooth, with good reach in the forequarters, and a good drivin power in the hindquartersll. found some very nice side movers, but if was to be real critical, would like to see a little more power in the rear. This may come with maturity.
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One of the most pleasing experiences of this judging assignment was the puppies wonderful attitudes. They were very sound, and willing to please some just didn1t know what they were supposed to be doing! Every tail was up, and active. Your entire club should be congratulated on the fine job of putting on a well run organized show, and special notice should be given to those who actually did the detail work.
I~k !Sys~p~
you again
3. Tannenbaum
Razz's Jezebel
S - Ch. Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz
D - Dalmie Von Pommoregon 0- R.W. Friedell H - Dale Florek PASSED 4. Sure Shot's Maggie S- DC/ AFC Sure Shot's Point Blank, CD,MH D - Ju-Dee's Heide O/H - Doug LLjungren 5. Pedro Von Pommoregon S - DC/ AFC Sure Shot's Point Blank, CD,MH D - Dalmie Von Pommoregon 0- R. W. Friedell/Dale Florek H - Dale Florek PASSED
for the opportunity.
6. Ch. Deegee's Smokin Gun, JH S - DC Cascade Rogue, MH D - Debby Yom Waldhorn . O/H - Gary & Donna Brown PASSED
NO~ ..isthetime to start making plans for the 1992 GWPCA Nationals. For more information,
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September 21 - 27, 1992 Lincoln, Nebraska Villager Best Western Motor Inn/Convention Center 52000 Street â&#x20AC;˘ Lincoln, Nebraska 68150 â&#x20AC;˘ (402) 464-9111
II:This is the one week of the year you don't want to miss! I II Mark your calendar, call the dog sitter and get those pooches ready for The 33rd German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America II Annual Specialty, Obedience Trial, II Sweepstakes, I Field Trial, II National Field Futurity, Puppy and Derby Classic, II HuntTest I and The 2nd Annual Show Futurity! Plan to attend the GWP event of the year. Head on out to Nebraska to renew old friendships and check out the competition. This year promises new, never before merchandised GWP sculptures for trophies designed by artist Debbie Engel. And don't forget about the funds that have been growing in the Futurity Sweepstakes! 10
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The panel of judges includes: Futurity
Ms. Judy Webb Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sweepstakes
Mr. Bryan Rickertsen Walton, Nebraska
Conformation
Mrs. Betty E. Sandberg Barnum, Minnesota
Obedience
Mrs. Mary Lou Doak Johnston, Iowa
For further information, contact: ANN WHITE SHOW SECRETARY Rt. 13/ Box 45A Lincoln, Nebraska 68527 (402) 781-2828
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JEAN ARMBRUST
FIELD SECRETARY 18151 Harrison Street Omaha, Nebraska 68137 (402)895-4843
MARILYN ANDERSON
HUNT TEST SECRETARY 2424 North 45th Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68104 (402)553-5149
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PIEMONTE
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POINTERS
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European Bloodlines
presents, at stud
ALl DEL CHISOLA (It. Imp.) OFA Excellent Sire: It. and Int. FTC Brutus del Chisola (World FTC 1985, 1987) Field Trial Placements Puppies Due June 4: DC Flintlock's Medicine Man X Ch. AHa del Chisola (BW, 1989 Nationals, Field Trial Placements)
1992 Planned litter: Ali del Chisola X Ch. Weidenhugel Die Fledermaus, SH (NA VHDA Utility)
PIEMONTE
PIEMONTE GERMAN WIREHAIREED POINTERS EUROPEAN BLOODLINES
Aloysia Hard • 1085 Elysian • Penngrove, California 94951 • (707) 795-1846
FIELD NEWS
(continued from page 26)
The following have been publlished in the 1991 AKC Awards. CONGRATULATIONS
to those who have earned Master Hunter or Field titles!
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It's Futurity Time!!! You've been bragging about how great your puppies are ... Now is your chance to prove it! All GWPs born between 4/1/91 and 3/31/92 are eligible for the 1992 Show Futurity. Send in your futurity nomination to Aloysia Hard before it's too late!!! Last year, the Show Futurity winnings were awarded as follows: Breeders, all classes Owners, all classes Best Opposite Best in Futurity
$41.14 $61.71 $102.85 additional $102.85 additional
That's a lot of dog bones! Send in the Show Futurity Nomination Form to (attached to this issue) or contact Aloysia Hard for more information at
(707) 795-1846 1085 Elysian â&#x20AC;˘ Penngrove, CA 94951 STUD DOG REGISTRY Advertising in the Stud Dog Registry is only $10.00 for 4 issues. Send your stud dog's biography along with a check made out to the GWPCA Wire-News to the Editor. CH. AFTERHOUR'S WYR 'N
Bo JEST
DUAL CH. SGR SILENT RUNNING, MH
Sire: Ch. Shurcan Baron of Afterhours Dam: Ch. Cassio Laurwyn Crumbcake
Sire: Ch. Bach V Schnellberg Dam: Schnellberg's Vanilla Mousse
OFA GWP 1107G37M
OFA GWP 828G24M
Breeder: Walter and Christine Whitmore
Breeder: Kate S. Richardson and Gail Richardson
Owner: Jean Renner P.O. Box 833 Madison, OH 44057 (216) 428-4784
Franz Neuwirth 9214 Van Alden Ave. North Ridge, CA 91324 (818) 349-1387
Bo finished at 8 months going BOB over many top specials: Best in Specialty Show, Ft. Detroit, 1989 Best of Breed, Purina Invitational, 1990 and multipple group placements with very limited showing. Picture and pedigree furni~hed on request.
Owner: Gail Richardson 1232 Brocker Rd. Metamora, MI 48455 (313) 678-2529 "Levi" consistently passes on his excellent temperament, hunting intensity and desire to please.
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This issue's letter comes all the way from Snohomish, Washington! "Sam" Myles is the daughter of Jack and Laura Myles. Thank you, Sam, for sharing with us a picture of your dog and her puppies. All "kids" are invited to send letters and pictures to the Editor, Regina Crisman, for publication in the Wire-News.
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THE LOCAL BARK Volume 2 Number 1
Supplement to the GWPCA Wire News
Dear Soul Found!!
DVGWPC Field Trial results finalized
Barb Hein stepped forward and offered her services as Editor of The Local Bark, confirming what most of us knew all along: that she is, indeed, sent from heaven!
Submitted by Bernee Brawn
Thanks Barb, for taking on this project. Barb has already sent correspondence to local club secretaries. The Local Bark, however, is also available for news from anyone with information from any part of the world! Please send your news to Barb Hein at the address listed below. Advertisements are welcome. The same ad rates apply as those listed on page 4 of the WireNews (excluding cover prices). Any questions? Simply contact Barb or me and we'll answer them! -- RFC The Local Bark is a publication of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America, to be produced as an insert in the GWPCA Wire-News. Any articles may be directed to: Barb Hein 3838 Davison Lake Rd. Ortonville, MI48462 Publication in the Local Bark does not necessarily imply endorsement by the GWPCA.
DELAWARE VALLEY FIELD TRIAL RESULTS On Feb. 29 and March 1 the Del-Val GWP club held their spring trial at the Assunpink WMA in Clarksburg NJ.The grounds were in the best condition that we have seen them for years. There was plenty of. space for the dogs to run, with many of the fields being cut corn and planted with winter wheat. We passed last years record entry and ran 113 dogs in the two days. I want to thank the many club members who came out to help, everyone pulled their weight and took responsibility for whatever needed to be done. Our fall trial is scheduled for Oct.4&S but may have to change due to the early dates for the Nationals. AMATEUR WALKING DERBY 16 entered (2 GWP) 1 CH Shillrest Lasting Impression VIZ GSP 2 Bellewyns Smomkin Joe BRIT PTR GWP 3Ravenwood Got the Majic GWP GSP GSP GWP 4 Sippi can Sam GSP AMATEUR GUN DOG 14 starters (2GWP) 1 Timberdoodle BeeLine 2 Rovans Monsoon Mike Clark 3 Wynfields Encore CD MH 4 FC NAFC Selkirks Bounty Hunter OPEN DERBY 16 entered (lGWP) 1 Bellwyns SmokinJoe 2 Kist Mi Impressive Derriere 3 Legacy Fudge Royal VIP 4 CH Shillrest Kist Mi Impression OPEN LIMITED GUN DOG 18 entered 1 FC AFC Bellwyns Herz Von Garner 2 FC Pipers Sippercan Gold Rush 3 NAFC DC AFC Mashas Best Flash Dance 4 FC AFC NFC NAFC EKs Tripper AMATEUR WALKING PUPPY 8 GWPs 1 Schnellbergs Greta 2 Dancindolls Jackson McCarty 3 Heywires Lil Bit 0 Raisin 4 Dancindolls Zak Lee Right OPEN GUN DOG SGWPs CH Dunkees Justa Top Flite JH 2 witheld 3 CH Justa Tequila Sunset JH 4 witheld AMATEUR LIMITED GUN DOG 21 entered 1 DC Shillrest Cajun Queen JH 2 Buck von Cap 3 FC AFC Coca Colas Urban Cowboy 4 Timberdoodles Bee Line OPEN PUPPY 14 ENTERED (2 GWP) 1 Mashas Southern Affair Ravenwood BJ Hooker 3 Rawhides Country Sam 4 Ravenwood
Rave
Review
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GSP
Tait Clark Sheare Hibler Peet Townsend Kurtz Kern Nicholson Stahle Hawbaker Jardin Lucas Cheshire Carty McCarty/Brawn Ludwig Sakiey Gandy Sakiey/Brawn Brawn/Sakiey
News from across the nation and beyond DELAWARE VALLEY GWP CLUB Headlining the spring VERSATILE, the DVGWPC newsletter, are congratulations to Mike Bruzzone on finishing his GWP bitch Dede. Her titles now read Ch. Shurcan Rochan Taco Bell, J.H. On page 2 is a picture of new Champion Justa Tequila Sunrise, J.H., owners Fran Sakiey and Bernee Brawn. Mary Spies' Ch. Hellbenders Holy Smokes, J.H. is also pictured. New club officers are: Dr. Francis Sakiey-Pres., Lisa Bruzzone-VP, Mary Spies-Secy., and Delores Bucca- Treas. , Di rectors: Ma1 Decker and Bi 11 Buck; news 1 etter editor-Bernee Brawn. The DVGWPC has an ambit i ous ca 1end a r of events for 1992 - some good times are ahead for this club's members. The VERSATILE also contained the sad news of the passing of Katherine (Mickey) McCarthy. Mickey and her husband Bob have been members of the GWPCA as well as the Delaware Valley club for many years. Their Wires included multiple group winner Ch. Laurwyn's Boursin. Until very recently they never missed a Nationals, and one of the pleasures of the Nationals for me was visiting with Mickey and Bob. Mickey will be fondly remembered as a lady who enjoyed her dogs and promoted good sportsmanship, fairness and friendship. Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Bob. First I would on a very fine awards program, OWNER Jeff/Carol Bernee
like to compliment Jerry Clark, publication. The VERSATILE and awards were presented to:
editor reported
of the Carol
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DOG'S NAME Anderson Brawn
Ripsnorter's
Dunkee's
Judy Cheshire/ Mi ke Bruzzone
Heywire's
Richard
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Bernee Brawn/ Fran Sakiey
Justa
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Bucca
Tattletail
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CH
Midnight
Magic
JH
NAVHDA NA Prize (Perfect Score) Jerry/Leslie David James
Clark
Ch.
Hunt/ Thompson
James/Betty
Heywire's Spartacus
Wynfall Morning
Oakhyll's
Mason
O'Shadra, Mist
Summer
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Howl
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL'! FORT DETROIT GWP CLUB The long-time editor of the FDGWPC newsletter, THE BARBED WIRE is Dolores Furesz, whose newsletters are always well-done, interesting and informative. Her efforts are greatly appreciated by club members. Fort Detroit is a very active club. From August thru December they held a licensed hunting test, a fun hunting test, two licensed field trials, a specialty show, regular monthly meetings and a Christmas party. Several members also attended the Nationals where they cheered on club member John Schoonover,
who won the 1991 National Amateur Championship with FC/AFC Marie Laveau von Steuben. Coming up in the immediate future are th"1'! club's Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, a licensed hunting test April 4, and AKC approval has been requested for field trials April 25-26 and May 23. Long-range, ~ort Detroit will be hosting the 1993 Nationals. Under the 1eadersh i p of club Pres i den>t and Nat i ona 1 Events Commi ttee Cha i rman Bi 11 Richardson, exciting plans are being made~ for a Nationals which promises to be an enjoyable event for all who attend. GWP CLUB OF NORTHERN OHIO Jean Renner is editor of the fine GWPCNO newsletter. This club has a very clever logo - the 1 etters "GWPCNO" have been des igned into the shape of a GWP head. The members are diligently working toward gaining AKC approval to hold licensed events. Last June they voted to award Rosettes to the dogs who achieve the most in the Field, Conformation 1991. The first Rosettes will be awarded at the Annual Meeting and Obedience during in Feb. 1992. In Feb. 1993 the first Wolfram Stumpf Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the active club member who has done the most for the Club and with their dog(s) during the 12 month period from 9/1/91 thru 8/31/92. Jean, personally and on behalf of the GWPCA, our deep and sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband of 41 years late last Fall. Chuck Renner was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word, and he will be missed. In
response
to
my plea
for
news
items,
Thought you mi ght 1 i ke to hear about transferred to London, England, given and couldn't keep her. So we received of Northern Ohio would help. Of course we found a great new home in Medina female. I sure do like happy endings. Local News: Northern Ohio.
Westminster Good Luck
will be to all!
Tina
Whitmore
sent
the
following.
well
represented
by
4
Wires
GWP CLUB OF ILLINOIS Two ladies share editorship of this club's newsletter, Sue Martin Club members have been hard at work on their upcoming Hunting This will be the first event of the re-organized club. completed Sue Martin's next weekend
from
the
GWP Club
of
all
5 days on the Specialty winner of Breed and made
and Carol Maynard. Test April 11 and
12.
the Junior Hunter requirements on their 'Larkspur Calah Ch. Maestro Wind Song of Navaho, JH became a Champion finished for her Junior Hunter title. Congratulations!
TWIN CITIES GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER CLUB From Liz Barrett, Secretary and Newsletter Congratulations to Sue and Bruce win and Puppy second at the 1991 In her note Liz goes on to say, was second in the Derby .. so I Thanks for your nice note, Liz.
Tina.
ou r Rescue Dog , Tess. She was owned by peop 1 e to elderly relatives who had medical problems a frantic call from England hoping the GWP Club we did. After carefully screening a few people, for this very sweet, obedience trained, spayed
Barry and Patty Diehl's Ch. Thornwoods True Grit was Best of Breed '91 National Florida circuit; also 3 Group placements. Grit was the and '91 Top Wire. Way to go, Grit! (Editor's Note: Grit won Best the first cut in the Group at Westminster!)
Gil Maynard recently Alibaba. Gary and one weekend and the
Thanks,
Editor
of
Twin
Cities
GWP Club
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Mueller and "St. Croix's Rawhide Ruby" on her Derby Nationals! Well donel "One of the pups I bred won the 1990 Puppy stake and know how exciting that can be." I am looking forward to receiving your newsletters.
TWIN CITIES GWP CLUB The latest TCGWPC newsletter, the NEWS WIRE, reported that new club officers are: Shannon Florek-Pres.; Sue Mueller-VP; Elizabeth (Liz) Barrett-Secy. and newsletter editor; and Linda Michaelis-Treas. Board members are: Tim Sachs, Greg Dixon, Bob Friedell, Dale Lyddon and Helen Shelley. The News Wire contained a timely reminder from Liz that with spring just around the corner, it will soon be time for the dogs' annual heartworm check; also to bring vaccinations up to date and have the dogs checked for internal parasites good advice for us all. To give club members an opportunity to get together to work with their dogs, the TCGWPC is planning to have a training day once month. Birds will be available for a small fee. Attendees will bring a sack lunch and the club will provide coffee. This club's calendar contains events for everyone whatever their interest - although it sounds as though locating grounds for field events could be a problem.
Coming Events * May
23:
Field Gail
May
31:
May
31:
Trial
Parent
- GWPCA
Richardson,
Specialty 3603 East
Show Ave.
Club
hosted
1232
approved
- mayor may at this time
by Fort
Brocker
Detroit
Road
GWP
/ Metamora,
not
Club MI
- GWP Club of Southern California T-2 / Palmdale, CA 93550 - (805)
have
received
8
Specialty Show 1031 Amy Belle
August
22
Specialty Show - Seattle Tacoma GWP 21526 W. Lost Lake Road / Snohomish,
- (313)
- Contact: 267-2572
Sept.
21-25
NATIONALS
WEEK
Sept.
26
Specialty 1088 East
Show - Fort Gordonville
ANNUAllY
IN NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES UCENSED SUPERINTENDENTS
ANTYPAS,William G, P,O.Box7131 Pasadena, CA 91109 (818) 440-9439 BRADSHAW.Jack P.O. Box 7303 Los Angeles. CA 9lXl22 (213) 727-0136
MATHEWS,Ace H, P.O. Box 061SO Portland, OR 97206 (503) 233-4241 ONOFRIO. Jack P.O. Box 25764 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 (405) 427-8181
BROWN, Margery 2242 London Avenue Redding, CA 96001 (916) 243-0775路 BROWN, Norman E. P.O. Box 2566 Spokane, WA 99220 (509) 924-1089 CROWE, Thomas J. P.O. Box 22107 Greensboro. NC 27420 (919) 379-9352
RAU,James A., Jr. P.O. Box 6898 Reading. PA 19610 (215) 376-1880 ROBERTS,Jeannie B. P.O. Box 4658 Federal Way, WA 98063 (206) 633-4475 SLEEPERDOG SHOWS P.O. Box 828 Aubum, IN 46706 (219) 925-0525
CROWE. Thomas J. P.O. Box 9999 Madison Heights, MI 48071 (313) 588-5000
WILSON, Nancy 8307 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale. AZ 85251
SHOW路BY路SHOW
- Contact: Laura Myles~ 98290 - (206) 481-3371
Detroit GWP Club - Contact: / Midland, MI 48640 - (517)
C & A SHOW SERVICES 7 Vin Vista Dr.. RR#3 Ingleside, ON KOC 1MO CANINE SHOW SERVICES RR#2, Maple Ave. W. Brantford. ON N3T5L5 HQ-HAR SHOW SERVICES P,O. Box 1901 Kltchener, ON N3G 4R4 PRO-CATS P.O. BOX 426 Guelph, ON N1H 6K5 WESTERNDOG SHOWS,LTD. P.O. Box 3070,MPP Kamloaps, BC V2C 6B7
ABBREVIATIONS KC= Kennel Club K&OC= Kennel & Obedience DC=DogClub AB=AII Breed
SUPERINTENDENTS
HOUSER,Helen M. P.O. Box 420 Quakertown. PA 18951
REED,Robert 22704 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills.CA 91364
McNULTY.Eileen Route 78 Java Center. NY 14082 pmRS.Bob P.O. Box 3401 Danville. VA 24543
SALDIVAR.Elaine 4343-';' Bums Ave. LosAngeles, CA 9lXl29
Debbie Totten, 631-5168
CANADA SUPERINTENDENTS
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Answer to the Wirehair Word Find
678-2529
Karla
- GWP Club of Wisc.- Contact: Sue Clemons, Road / Germantown, WS 53022 - (414) 628-3452 Club WA
approval
- Contact: 48455
Hunting Test - Oregon GWP Club - Contact: Donna Brown, 10744 S. E. Boise / Portland, OR 97266 - (503) 761-2326
August
AKC
Weber,
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It's a Title Wave!!!!
CH. Ky - WIRES PADDLIN' MADELYN, SH, CD Ch. Tickfield's Marksman X Ch. She Emma Kentucky Girl, UD MADDY
MADDY
completed all 4 AKC titles in 12 months: JH
12/2/90
CH
3/16/91
SH
12/1/91
CD
12/8/91
4th leg at Weimeraner Club of Columbus AKC Hunting Test. Evansville Kennel Club show with 3 majors. 4th leg at Gordon Setter Club of America AKC Hunting Test. 3 consecutive shows, HIT and first leg at the Fort Detroit GWP Specialty. 4th place and 3rd leg at Evansville Obedience Club in Novice B.
at 2 years of age, has truly defined and demonstrated the true essence of her breeding with her Beauty, Brains and Birdiness.
Owner/trainer Karen Bunch 8873 Banet Rd. Floyd Knobs, IN 47119 .(812) 923-9902
Breeder
Ky-Wires Cindy Morton 4139 Scott St. Louisville, KY 40213 (502) 459-6137 MAY 1992
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First Shows, Best of Winners all three days with a Best of Breed over specials on a competitive Arizona Circuit!
Jamar's Back in Time • (3 months) • Henry and Ch. Jamar's Hot Tamale
"Tucker"
Owner: Lisa Jaffe
--FLASH-First Show, Tucker takes Best of Winners (4 Point Major) from the 6 - 9 months class at Wine Country KC!
Fair - Oaks Timebomb V. Weisien • (3 months) • Henry and Ch. Comtesse V. Weisen MAY 1992
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YOUR DOG'S HEALTH OFA ELBOW REGISTRY UPDATE February 1992 PURPOSE The purposes of the registry are: to provide a standardized evaluation of elbow joints for canine elbow dysplasia, whether due to an ununited anconeal process, fragmented coronoid process, osteochondrosis, or any combination thereof: and to serve as a data base for control of elbow dysplasia through selective breeding.
degenerative joint most consistent smooth periosteal anconeal process
disease. The earliest and secondary change is a reaction on the proximal and/or joint incongruity.
PERIOSTEA L REA CTION ON ANCONEAL PROCESS
Developmental degenerative joint disease of the elbow has multiple inherited etiologies which may occur singularly or in combination (ununited anconeal process, fragmented medial coronoid process, or osteochondritis of the medial humeral condyle).
OFA 2300 Nifong Blvd. Columbia, MO 65201 314/442-0418 Fee Schedule: Hip Dysplasia Registry (over 24 months of age)
$20.00
Hips plus elbows $25.00 Elbow Registry $15.00 Preliminary hip evaluation (under 24 months of age) $15.00 Other Radiographic consultations $15.00
WHAT IS ELBOW DYSPLASIA? Elbow dysplasia was originally described as a developmental disease manifested as degenerative joint disease of the elbow with or without an ununited anconeal process. Erroneously, the term elbow dysplasia became synonymous with ununited anconeal process thus causing the confusion that exists among some veterinarians and breeders.
Submit both hip and elbow x-rays to:
The infonnation in this article WAS t.U:en directly from the nrochure sent lo all breed clubs 2/92.
Normal elbows on individuals 24 months or older are assigned a breed registry number and will periodically be report to the parent breed club. Abnormal findings are reported only to the owner of record and referring veterinarian. Abnormal elbows are reports as: Grade I-minimal bone change on the anconeal process Grade II-additional subchondral bone changes and/or osteophytes. Grade III-well developed degenerative disease.
joint
HOW PREVALENT IS ELBOW DYSPLASIA?
NEUTRAL
LATERAL
Individuals representing 70 breeds have been evaluated by OFA and elbow dysplasia has been found in 20 of these breeds.
EXTREME
FLEXED LATERAL REQUIRED
METHOD OF DIAGNOSIS Proper evaluation of this region requires the elbow be positioned in extreme flexion and good radiographic technique be used. If a specific etiology is sought additional views are suggested. The purpose of the registry is to screen elbow radiographs for signs of early
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Akita, Bouvier Des Flandres, Bloodhound, Bemese Mountain Dog, Bullmastiff, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Eng. Springer Spaniel, Fila Brasileiro, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Irish Wolfhound, Leon Berger, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Newfoundland, Otter Hound, Rottweiler, Shar Pei. Breeds in which at least 50 affected individuals have been identified are Bemese Mountain Dog, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador & Rottweiler. Consider having your dogs elbows checked when you have the hip x-ray.
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Q: My dog paws at her muzzle after eating. Her teeth are cleaned and brushed on a regular basis and her whiskers and beard are combed daily. Any suggestions as to why she needs to paw at her muzzle after meals? (Sometimes she'll go so far as rubbing against furniture or a wall.) It
A: The phenomenon
of the "muzzle-rubber" is not confined to Wirehairs. It is a behavior observed in many dogs with beards. They may do it to dry the beard off or to remove food particles after eating. My dogs rub their bodies along a wire mesh fence when they are wet presumably to squeegy dry the coat and muzzle. More serious causes of muzzle-rubbing include cheilitis and atopy. Cheilitis is a lip fold infection that may cause a persistent skin irritation and will make a dog rub the mouth. Inspect these areas when checking the teeth. The skin in the fold will be red and malodorous and the surrounding hairs may be discolored. General cleanliness, and a tamed iodine solution swabbed on daily will help clear up the cheilitis. Sometimes oral antibiotics are needed. Inhalant allergic dermatitis or atopy has also been a cause of face-rubbing in dogs. Most of these dogs also chew their feet and may have runny eyes during the "allergy season." In general, muzzle-rubbing is one of those habits that wirehairs can have like rolling on their backs in the grass, licking each others ears, or sneezing when excited - it is a variation on the normal and an endearing behavior. Please
send your questions
Education
Forum
Editor,
regarding Regina
the health
Schwabe,
and wellness
of your dog to our
DVM
Glaucoma Regina Schwabe, DVM GLAUCOMA
IS AN ELEVATION
OF PRESSURE
within the eye beyond normal limits. It is the leading cause of blindness in middleaged dogs. The left eye is affected twice as often as the right eye wit the second eye becoming involved within one year in nearly all cases. Glaucoma may be a primary problem in breeds that have a hereditary predilection such as in cockers, poodles and basset hounds, or secondary due to other ocular diseases. Mild elevation of the intraocular pressure can lead to very subtle signs such as frequent yawning, mild tearing or less playful behavior. Severe acute glaucoma typically results in a "steamy" eye with a dilated pupil, cloudy cornea, severe reddening of the sclera and blindness. The dog may appear painful when the head is touched or try to rub its eye on the rug. In longer standing cases, the eye may appear markedly enlarged. Pain is caused by pressure on the ciliary nerves in the eye. These innervate the ciliary body of the iris which secretes the aqueous humor that fills the anterior and posterior chamber of the eye. The aqueous drains through the filtration
angle into the intrascleral blood supply. This angle is blocked in glaucoma. This outflow resistance rather than overproduction of the aqueous causes the pressure to rise in the eye. Early Glaucoma can only be diagnosed using a tonometer, an instrument that measures intraocular pressure. A goniscope is a special instrument used by veterinary opthalmologists to
measure the filtration angle (also called iridocorneal angle). This angle may be congenitally narrow in American cocker spaniels and toy and miniature poodles leading to glaucoma later in life. If excess pressure in the eye is relieved quickly, either medically or surgically, vision may return. Otherwise, the intraocular structures may be irreversibly damaged.
Canine Glaucoma Listed by Cause: Primary (no underlying problem)
Open-angle Narrow-angle
Beagle, toy and miniature poodle Am. cocker, toy and miniature poodle
Congenital
Anatomical abnormalities
Basset Hound, English Cocker
Secondary glaucoma
Lens dislocation
Wire-haired fox terrier Sealy ham terrier
Trauma
Can affect any breed
Inflammatory Can affect any breed (angle obstructed by debris) Intraocular tumors
Can affect any breed
This article was written to stimulate interest in this disabling problem which has recently been reported in several German wirehaired pointers. MAY 1992
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A HEYWIRE Two
New
Ch. Heywire's Whistle in the Dark "Abby" Ch. Winterhawk
Snow Owl
Ch. Laurwyn's Cheeseburger Ch. Hilltop's SS Cheesecake,
Ch. Shandor's Wache CD
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Patches Wind Oaks
DAM: Ch. Heywire's Happily Ever After, CD Snow Owl
Ch. Laurwyn's Cheese Twist Ch. Hilltop's SS Cheesecake,
Owner: Barbara Novak Headwater Kennels 1935 Orchard Point Road
Ch. Johmar Justin Tyme Wolfweise
Ch. Laurwyn's CD
Ch. Hilltop's Bradshaw Brie, CD Ch. Laurwyn's Cream Cheese
The girls both finished their Championships in 1991 -- Rowdy in April and her younger half-sister, Abby, in December. Both bitches will be in Obedience and Hunting Test competition this year. Watch for them' Abby is a littermate to group placing Ch. Heywire's Tattletail and will be specialed this fall.
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Cheese Cobbler Ch. Hilltop's
Ch. Shandor's
Snow Owl
SS Cheesecake,
CD
SIRE: Laurwyn's Impressive
Ch. Laurwyn's
Thank you to:-
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Wache
Ch. Johmar Justin Tyme Wolfweise Patches Wind Oaks DAM: Ch. Heywire's
Happily
Ch. Laurwyn's
Bev Murray - for convincing me that I couldn't live without a Wirehair and then convincing me that I could live with two and still keep my sanity. - Judy Cheshire - for always having a brush handy and for last minute grooming hints. - Tim Hupp - for having the patience, good grace and, most of all, sense of humor to allow Randy to teach him that Wirehairs are nothing like Dobermans.
Ever After, CD
Ch. Hilltop's Bradshaw Brie, CD Ch. Laurwyn's Cream Cheese
Co -Breeders: Judy Cheshire Heywire Kennels 45 SouthridgeDrive Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 671-3564
BevMurray RRI Box 102
Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 629-8776
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Safe Sex (for Greta) Ray Calkins, DVM
BREED POINT COMPETITION
1991
MOST DOG OWNERS BELIEVE THAT THEIR
dog cannot contract Brucellosis if it hasn't been bred. This is not the case. Brucella canis, the causative bacterium, is passed via breeding in semen fluids of the male and vaginal fluids from the female. The bacteria are also shed in urine. Droplets of urine carry the microorganisms to the mucous membranes of the mouth and nasal passages as well as the conjunctiva of the eye. Infected bitches may pass the disease to her offspring in utero or through vaginal discharge and milk. Different strains of Brucella cause disease in many species of animals. each strain is relatively species specific, but there is some cross infection. Brucella canis is the type that affects dogs and is responsible for devastating reproductive disease, abortion, resorption of fetuses, stillborn and weak pups and sterility in both the male and female. Once infected, a dog is infected for life and is a source of infection to others. Infected animals should be removed from breeding programs. It is recommended that all breeding animals be tested. A rapid screening test is available. A negative test can be trusted but false positives are common and must be retested by more sophisticated means. Screening tests should be run on all breeding animals, both the bitch and the stud. Ideally, both should have negative tests about one month prior to breeding. All positive testing animals should be removed from breeding kennels. Do not rely on luck to avoid brucellosis. Even if the stud dog you've chosen hasn't been bred before, he may be a carrier. He may have been infected by his dam or by the 13 yearold retires stud dog in the kennel next to him via urine droplets. Test and require testing of all planned breedings.
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Only thase dags beaten .of .our breed during the peri ad January 4- August 17 1991, as reparted in the AKC Awards through Val. 11, Na. 11, Navember, 1991 are included: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8. 9. 10.
CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH.
Thornwood'sTrue Grit (D) Heywire's Tattletail (B) Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) Ripsnorter's Private Dancer (B) Weidenhugellntrepid V Goetz (D) After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) After Hour's Call Me Madam (B) Bayfield Easy Money (D) Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) Jamar's Oh Henry (D) Windhaven's Wheel of Fortune (B)
207
P. Diehl
185
R. Koeppel R. Friedell/D. Nordrum
119 103
33
H. George/P. Gabriel M. Revell F&J Renner M. Carlson T. Smith J&B Mason L. Jaffe
18
M. McClain/R.
65 51 45 34 34
Furlong/H. George
Only thase dags beaten .of .our breed during the periad January 4- October 5, 1991, as reparted in AKC Awards through Val. 11, Na. 12, December, 1991 are included: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH. CH.
402 192 126 103
Thornwood'sTrue Grit (D) Heywire's Tattletail (B) Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) Ripsnorter's Private Dancer (B) Weidenhugellntrepid V Goetz (D) After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) After Hour's Call Me Madam (B) Jamar's Oh Henry (D) J and J Show & Tell (D)
65 51 50
45 34
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P. Diehl R. Koeppel R. FriedelI/O. Nordrum H. George/P. Gabriel M. Revell F&J Renner J&B Mason M. Carlson L. Jaffe J&J Hussar
Only thase dags beaten .of.our breed during the peri ad January 4- November 31991, as reparted in AKC Awards through Val. 12, Na. 1, January, 1992 are included: 1.
Hussar J&B Mason T. M. L. F&J Jaffe Smith Carlson Renner R. P. Revell Diehl Friedell/D. Nordrum CH.J&J JThornwood'sTrue Jamar's After Bayfield and Hour's J Show Oh Easy Henry Call Wyr'N & Money Tell Me (D) Bo (D) Madam Jest (D) (B)(D) H. R. Jagermeister's Weidenhugellntrepid Heywire's Liebenwaid Ripsnorter's George/P. Koeppel Tattletail War's Gabriel Private Howl Grit Razzmatazz (B) Dancer E(D) V(0) Coyody Goetz (B) (D)
34 27 49 59 416 204 126 103 65 47
Only thase dags beaten .of .our breed during the peri ad January 4- December 18, 1991, as reparted in AKC Awards thraugh Val. 12, Na. 2, February, 1991 are included: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8. 10.
CH. Thornw.ood'sTrue Grit (D) 484 CH. Heywire's Tattletail (B) 230 CH. Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) 126 CH. Ripsnorter's Private Dancer (B) 103 CH. After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) 93 CH. Larkspur's Cruisin' Classic (D) 75 CH. Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) 74 CH. Weidenhugellntrepid V Goetz (D) 65 DC/AFC Dunkee's Justa Hole N One, CD, MH (0) 53 CH. Jamar's Oh Henry (D) 49
P. Diehl R. Koeppel R. Friedell/D. Nordrum H. George/P. Gabriel F&J Renner G&F McCain J&B Mason M. Revell B. Brawn L. Jaffe
OVERALL COMPETITION
Directory for Recycling Purebred Dogs
1991
Reprinted from Off-Lead, These
rankings
are based
related
to those
placements
November, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
1991. Totals
placements
as reported
rankings
those
placements
1991. Totals
and the number
in AKC Awards through
cover the period January
CH. Thornwood'sTrue Grit (D) CH. Heywire's Tattletail (B) CH. Windhaven's Wheel of Fortune (B) CH. Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) CH. Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) Shurcan's Finders Keepers (D) CH. Windhaven's Double Jeopardy (B) CH. C Wobegon Warrior (D) CH. Jamar's Twix N' Between (D) CH. Shurcan Potogold Sheza McRae (B) CH. Jamar's Oh Henry (D) CH. Ripsnorter's Top of the Line (D) CH. After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) CH. Four Season's Aut'M Briarpatch (B) CH. Dunkee's Justa Top Flite, JH (D)
These
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17 18. 19.
on group
are based
on group
as reported
placements
4-August 2763 2122 1494 685 624 439 376 336 239 232 212 177 128 120 114
cover the period January
4-0ctober
those
ran kings are based placements
Totals
on group
as reported
cover the period January
placements
CH. Thornwood'sTrue Grit (D) 5266 CH. Heywire's Tattletail (B) 2424 CH. Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) 2172 CH. Windhaven's Wheel of Fortune (B) 1665 CH. Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) 837 Shurcan's Finders Keepers (D) 709 CH. J and J Show & Tell (D) 707 CH. Windhaven's Double Jeopardy (B) 687 CH. Jamar's Oh Henry (D) 504 DC/AFC Dunkee's Justa Hole N One, CD, MH (D)428
11.
CH. C Wobegon Warrior (D)
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McClain/F urlong/Geo rge P. Swanson F. Wild/L. Rocco/G. Mitchum D&J McCallum/B. L. Jaffe
Halligan
J&H Goerge. F&J Renner S.Totten B. Brawn/F. Sakiey of dogs related
to
Vol. 11, No. 12, December,
P. Diehl R. Koeppel M. McClain/R. Furlong/H. George J&B Mason R. Friedell/D. Nordrum J&J Hussar McClain/F urlong/George D&S Hobbs B. Brawn P. Swanson T. Hill F. Wild/L. Rocco/G. Mitchum D&J McCallum/B. L. Jaffe
Halligan
J&H Goerge. F&J Renner S.Totten A. Bassett B. Brawn/F. Sakiey
of dogs related
Vol. 12, No.1,
January,
to 1992.
3, 1991.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10.
CONTINUED,
R. Koeppel M. McClain/R. Furlong/H. George R. Friedell/D. Nordrum J&B Mason D&S Hobbs
and the number
in AKC Awards through 4-November
P. Diehl
5, 1991.
CH. Thornwood'sTrue Grit (D) 4593 CH. Heywire's Tattletail (B) 2424 CH. Windhaven's Wheel of Fortune (B) 1665 CH. Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) 1034 CH. Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) 837 CH. J and J Show & Tell (D) 707 CH. Windhaven's Double Jeopardy (B) 544 Shurcan's Finders Keepers (D) 439 DC/AFC Dunkee's Justa Hole N One, CD, MH (D)428 CH. C Wobegon Warrior (D) 376 CH. Chachas Warrior (B) 332 CH. Jamar's Twix N' Between (D) 239 CH. Shurcan Potogold Sheza McRae (B) 232 CH. Jamar's Oh Henry (D) 212 CH. Ripsnorter's Top of the Line (D) 177 CH. After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) 128 CH. Four Season's Aut'M Briarpatch (B) 120 CH. Weidenhugel DonnerV Nico (D) 118 CH. Dunkee's Justa Top Flite, JH (D) 114
These
17, 1991.
and the number
in AKC Awards through
of dogs beaten Vol. 11, No. 11,
376
P. Diehl R. Koeppel J&B Mason M. McClain/R. Furlong/H. George R. Friedell/D. Nordrum D&S Hobbs J&J Hussar McClain/F urlong/G eo rge L. Jaffe B. Brawn P. Swanson
January 1990
A large percentage of the dogs abandoned at kennels, pounds and else where are pedigreed. Proper placement of animals is a time consuming task. But now, thanks to Project BREED (Breed Rescue Efforts and Education), a coalition of volunteers for breed-specific rescue and adoption is readily accessible. Project BREED volunteers often have lists of good homes awaiting adoption of a particular breed and/ or provide housing for dogs awaiting permanent homes. The first Project BREED Directory, containing 291 pages and 1,560 contacts nationwide 'for rescue and adoption of 72 purebred dogs is available for only $13.95 plus $1.50 postage. This directory is a must for groomers, boarding kennels, obedience instructors, kennel clubs, shelters and pounds, and anyone who needs volunteer assistance in placing displaced purebred dogs. As a bonus, the 8-1/2 X 11" Project BREED Directory contains profiles on each breed of dog, indicating which breeds get along well with children, other animals and strangers as well as levels of activity required and other information important to consider before selecting a particular breed of dog as a family member. Features on the Project BREED Directory can be found in Dog News, the Humane Society of the United States Shelter Sense Magazine and many dog club newsletters. For a copy of Volume I of the Project BREED Directory, send check or money order for $15.45 to: Network for Ani-males & Females,Inc. 18707 Curry Powder Lane Germantown, MD 20874 Also, let the network know if you wish a telephone interview for rescue of a particular breed of dog for Volume II of the Directory. MAY 1992
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SHOW NEWS, conitued from page 23 12. 13. 14 15. 16. 17 18. 19.
CH. Chachas Warrior (B) CH. Jamar's Twix N' Between (D) CH. Shurcan Potogold Sheza McRae (B) CH. Ripsnorter's Top of the Line (D) CH. After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) CH. Four Season's Aut'M Briarpatch (B) CH. Weidenhugel Donner V Nico (D) CH. Dunkee's Justa Top Flite, JH (D)
20.
CH. Ripsnorter's
Warrior Aspendel (D)
332 239 232 177 128 120 118 114
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Halligan
B. Brawn/F. Sakiey M. Bayer
These rankings are based on group placements and the number of dogs related to those placements as reported in AKC Awards through Vol. 12, No.2, February, 1992. Totals cover the period January 4-December 18, 1991. 1. 2. 3 4. 5. 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15 16. 17 18. 19. 20.
CH. Thornwood'sTrue Grit (D) 6075 CH. Heywire's Tattletail (B) 2894 CH. Windhaven's Wheel of Fortune (B) 2284 CH. Jagermeister's Howl E Coyody (D) 2172 CH. Liebenwaid War's Razzmatazz (D) 837 Shurcan's Finders Keepers (D) 709 CH. J and J Show & Tell (D) 707 CH. Windhaven's Double Jeopardy (B) 687 CH. Jamar's Oh Henry (D) 504 CH. After Hour's Wyr'N Bo Jest (D) 437 DC/AFC Dunkee's Justa Hole N One, CD, MH (D)428 CH. C Wobegon Warrior (D) 376 CH. Chachas Warrior (B) 332 CH. Jamar's Twix N' Between (D) 239 CH. Shurcan Potogold Sheza McRae (B) 232 CH. Ripsnorter's Top of the Line (D) 177 CH. Four Season's Aut'M Briarpatch (B) 120 CH. Weidenhugel Donner V Nico (D) 118 CH. Riverwind's Whats In A Face (B) 116 CH. Dunkee's Justa Top Flite, JH (D) 114
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Mother Goose and Grimm
OBEDIENCE
REPORT
Wires in Washington (not D.C.) My
"NATIONALS"
EXPERIENCE
ACTUALLY
STARTED
when I changed planes in Salt lake City between Dallas and Richland ,Washington. As I boarded the new plane, traveling in jeans and a T-shirt emblazoned with a GWP, a lady two rows in back of my seat jumped up and said, "Are you going to the Nationals? Who are you?" After Lisa Jaffe and I had introduced ourselves, we spent the next ten minutes as the plane was loading talking across two rows of people. Finally, the gentleman next to her came to the obvious conclusion and asked if we'd like to sit together. As he and I both had aisle seats, this was quickly accomplished, and the remainder of the journey passed enjoyably. Coming into Richland, Lisa and I could not figure out why the farmers apparently have round, and green, fields. Turns out that eastern Washington is fairly arid and the round fields are a result of the irrigation equipment (cut me some slack guys, I've lived in Detroit, Chicago and Dallas - all I've ever seen is lawn sprinklers!). The show site was along the banks of the Columbia River, in Columbia Park. This site was scenic, lined with green trees and grass, a view of the meandering river and mountains (foothills? the closest I've ever come to mountains is freeway ramps) in the background. Truly pretty, but in some respects the scenery was more like Santa Fe than the area west of the Cascades. We also had a dearth of Wires in Obedience for the three shows I attended (there was an obedience trial Friday, but I arrived too late). I guess I thought there would be more because my friend Karen, of the OTCH Goldens fame, had been to
CORRECTIONS OOPS! In the Fall issue of the Wire-News, an incorrect answer appeared in the Q&A section of the Hunting column on page 42. The answer to the question, "At the MH testing level, can a dog be commanded to honor?" is "Emphatically, no!" Thanks to Aloysia Hard and Ray Calkins for their alertness!!' Also, I apologize profusely for the ommission of the 1991 Nationals judges' letters which were supposed to appear in the Fall issue. You may find them in this issue on pages 8 and 9, where you will also find the results to the 1991 Nationals Water Test. Please address any discrepancies to the Editor. Thank you.
California and told me that people show strange breeds in obedience out there, This means anything that's not a Golden, Border Collie, Poodle, Shepherd, or Doberman. I suppose if I'd looked back on the three years I've written this column and done the standings, I would have realized that most obedience titled Wires are found on the East Coast and in the upper Midwest. I did realize the entries were a little light when I had talked to Nancy Mason a week prior to the show and she asked if I was bringing an obedience entry. However, what we lacked in quantity, we made up for in quality. Saturday was the Inland Empire Kennel Association, Inc. show.The total number of Wires entered in Obedience was two in two classes. The first class I wa tched was Utility B where Ray Hennum was showing Ch. Nordic's Viking Brandy, UO under judge Carole 1. Hapke. Brandy (and Ray) did a nice job and earned a 197.5. In many Utility B classes this would be good
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enough to earn first or second place and those coveted OTCH points. However, as luck would have it, three dogs tied for second place. Ray and Brandy were in a run-off and a crooked sit caused them to wind up in fourth place with no points. Ray tells me that Brandy has 40 OTCH points and all three required firsts. For the uninitiated, an OTCH (Obedience Trial Championship) requires 100 points (there's a schedule, based on dogs defeated) and three first place wins - one in Utility B, one in Open B and the third in either. Later Saturday afternoon, Heidi Hill showed her dog, Inverness Duchess Express, JH in Novice A. This was Heidi's first time in the obedience ring and she was very nervous. Despite this, she and Duchess went on to earn a 185 and a third place! I have to admit that I was very impressed with the Novice a judge, Frederic Marsh. Although maybe it's impractical in a larger class (Novice A was only 20 dogs), judge Marsh took the time after each dog's individual exercises to discuss the dog and handler's performance. Novice A people are the future of obedience and many of them, particularly in rural areas, do not train with experienced show competitors. Thus, having a judge explain what cost the dogs points (in a constructive manner) can have a great impact on the novice A competitor. Sunday was another beautiful day. Ray and Mae Hennum were running a hospitality suite out of their camper. After having met them face to face on Saturday, I availed myself of the coffee pot and the picnic Sunday morning - much nicer than the general food area. the Richland Kennel Club, Inc. show had about the same obedience
obedience in another ring at 9 a.m. I have to admit that at this point I could no longer stand to be a spectator. I'm a dog show junkie and ,after two days of not showing anything (my dogs were at summer camp with my vet!), I was going through withdrawal, so I volunteered to steward. I did okay until I set up the broad jump backward (well, so I've made one mistake in my life). Monday's entry under Judge Jean Rassbach ( a charming individual) was a total of three dogs in four classes. Obedience competition started with Ray and Brandy in Utility B. Ray must have wanted to test Brandy's hearing as on the first heel command in the signal exercise, Ray gave both a signal and an audible command. Unfortunately for Ray, Ms. Rassbach's hearing is fine and Ray's lack of concentration cost them three points. The rest of the performance was very good and Ray and Brandy received a 194.5 for their efforts. Because of the small entry, there was no rest for the wicked, so to speak (this is a colloquialism and no offense is intended). After finishing Utility B, Ray and Brandy had to go directly back into the ring for Open B. Brandy's performance was exceptional, and the judge's sheets later showed that she almost had a 199. However, on the long sit, Brandy apparently decided that it was time for a nap and lay down. This little maneuver sent their score from a 199 to a NQ. In Novice A we saw Heidi and Duchess
entry, the only difference was that Ray and Brandy were entered in both Open B and Utility B that day. Unfortunately, the results were not a lot different than Saturday. Brandy put together back to back 194s. That wasn't good enough to get a placement in Open B, but was good enough to be fourth, again, in Utility B. Fourth is nothing to sneeze at in a Utility B class, but I know Ray wanted the points, not the ribbons.
once again. The two of them were giving Ray and Brandy some tough competition for High in Trial. My notes and memory are a little unclear on this point, but as I recall, Heidi and Duchess were either one-half point up on Ray and Brandy or even with them after the individual exercises. Unfortunately, there must have been something in the air that day, as Duchess also decided to lie down and nap on
Heidi and Duchess fared better in Novice A. don't know if it was Mr. Marsh's comments the
Editor's Note:
prior day or some helpful hints from Ray and Mae (someone who maybe isn't seen in the ring, but definitely knows what's going on. I suspect it was both. Anyway, Heidi and Duchess scored a 192 under Judge Jean Hapke and walked away with first place! It got cold Sunday night, and Monday morning at the Specialty saw us walking around with coats on (prior to this, all we needed were Tshirts) and putting our hands in our pockets. Jack Dallimore judged the Futurity at 8 a.m., with
the long sit. Thus, they also NQ'd. The new entry on Monday was in a nonregular class. Selma Sholes Stephenson and her veteran dog, Ch. Artemis of I Spy, UDT put on a very nice performance in Veteran's class and earned a 193. Ray and Heidi ought to be glad that Selma didn't decide to show her 9 year old in a regular class. I believe they might have given everyone a run for High in Trial' Like any Obedience trial, the GWPCA's ended with some competitors satisfied with their dog's performance and others disappointed and hoping for a betterperformance next time (sometime with the same dog). Ray and Ch. Nordic's Viking Brandy took home High in Trial for their Utility B performance. However, with a little bit of luck, Heidi and Duchess might have taken it home, or Ray and Brandy for a different class. All of the dogs were deserving, but that's dog training, folks! One thing I'm sure of is that none of the entrants regretted being there as a good time was had by all. Take this column - PLEASE! I don't feel like the Rodney Dangerfield of the obedience world, but 1992 marks the fourth year I've done this column. I don't have a monopoly on GWPs in obedience (in fact, every year there are people out there training with dogs better than mine) and I'm also over committed on a nwnber of fronts. In short, I need a break. The membership deserves better than a burnt out obedience columnist. Although I have a few columns left in me - including one Bernee Foster Braun suggested in June that I haven't followed up on yet (sorry, Bernee, I still have your letter and it's on my list of "to dos" for January). Therefore, if anyone would like to become the new obedience editor, or even write a guest column and give me a breather, please let either Regina or me know. Thanks.
It is with much sadness that I must accept Ann's "resignation," and with the sadness, a feeling of remorse. For the very short time I have known Ms. Kostishak, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and reading her insightful and often witty Obedience Editorials. Ann's knowledge of both the breed and of Obedience is evident in each column, and her honesty is to be admired and respected. It will be a tough act, following in Ann's footsteps, but I am confident that there is another out there in GWP land capable of becoming the next great Obedience Editor. Please contact Ann Kostishak or me for information about writing the Obedience Column. Our addresses are listed on page 4. In the meantime, Ann, on behalf of the Wire-News Staff, I thank you very much, not only for your hard work and dedication, but also for teaching me about Wirehairs and Obedience. Best Wishes. - RFe MAY 1992
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FII;:LD NEWS 38 21 24 25 49 62 MI MT WA 49 86 PAiNJ Cascade Reba 24 210 22 26 33 13 15 18 168 25 35 47 24 31 25 97 Von Chancellor Liebchen Strickert WA OR NV NE NJ WA CN OR AZ ID Von IN von Duffin 252 252 42 64 169 30 36 214 55 73 121 89 78 54 PA Pts. 23 31 14 40 72 CA FC/AFC 201 Marie State Laveau OR Steuben CH Sure AlIa Shot's 45 93del Ike Chisola Cruise OR State OR CA
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