KeeshondWorld - March 2012 - V3 N1

A truly INTERNATIONAL Keeshond Magazine March, 2012

Volume 3, Number 1

Canadian & American Champion Keesbrook Windrift Poise N Ivy

Ozzy started out the 2012 show season with a bang. In two weekends he's been awarded three Group 1 and two Group 2's. Thank you to his handler Michelle Beaton , my granddaughter and sometimes I do show him myself like in this photo!

STOP THE PRESS! Ozzy went Best in Show on February 27, 2012 making him the #1 Keeshond, #1 non Sporting and #9 All Breeds in Canada!

Breeder/Owner Gail Riches griches@shaw.ca www.keesrichkennels.com

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KCA #1 Keeshond Bitch 2011

Geneva Had 5 Puppies 2/18/12!

Proud Sire Ch. Skyline’s Unit of Measure, “Cubit”

ATHENA KEESHONDEN Jennifer Sturgeon athenakennels@yahoo.com

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Front Cover Story Am/Can Ch Keesbrook Windrift Poise N Ivy "Ivy"

Keesbrook is thrilled to introduce our newest star.

Ivy completed her Canadian championship by group placements.

Then she took in the back to back Mt Hood Keeshond Club specialties and associated all breed shows. She took three 5 point majors in a row to start and complete her American championship.

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Introduction to Nosework Step One

By Karen Squire and Patty Sontag So, you have heard about Nosework, and now you’re thinking, “What do I need to do that sport?” Well, if you have a dog (preferably a Keeshond) and your dog has a nose – YOU ARE 99% THERE! If you read our article in KeeshondWorld December 2011, you know that Nosework is a great game to play with your dog, teaching them to do what comes naturally – sniff out a scent. We are going to take you through the basics of teaching your Keeshond to search for food. I think we all know that it doesn’t take too much to teach our breed to search for food anywhere, anytime!

Equipment: You will want to get a harness and a long line (you can start with 6’ and work up to a 10’ line). Do not get a “no-pull” harness. We want the dogs to be eager to search for the food, and later on, scent.

You don’t want the harness to restrict them from moving out towards the food or scent.

You will need to get some lidded boxes (shipping boxes from Staples are ideal). Punch holes in the lid of one of the boxes. This is going to be your “food” box.

Note – we have found that it is better to encourage your dog to do all their “business” before you put on their harness. Later on in Nosework, there will be lots of exterior hides, and we want to encourage our dogs not to eliminate while wearing their harness. If you start right from the beginning, this should help you later on in Nosework.

Getting Started: You can do this alone, but it would help to have a second person to handle the boxes.

Let’s presume that you have the second person to help.

You are going to line up 5-6 boxes; leave about 56 feet between each box (if you have access to a training facility, you should have lots of room to set out a line of boxes). If you have to do this in your home, a hallway or basement with some space should be fine.

Your assistant is going to put a good handful of really tasty treats in the box with the holes punched in it and bring that box over to show your keeshond that there are treats in that box.

You will be holding your dog (by the harness); hopefully he/she will be eager to hunt for the food. Your assistant is going to show the dog that they are putting the box down 2 or 3 boxes back from the start of the line of boxes. You are going to let your dog go hunt for the food. We have started right from the beginning giving them some type of search command (find it, go hunting, search, etc.).

The dog should be curious enough to want to find the food and start checking the boxes. As soon as the dog finds the correct box, and shows interest in the box, you are going to open the box and let them get the treats. One thing you should keep in mind when your dog is searching is to never get between the dog and the row of boxes - you don’t want to do anything that might “push” the dog away from the boxes, so it is better if you keep the dog between you and the boxes. The importance of this piece of advice will become apparent when your dog starts searching double rows of boxes, or when the boxes are scattered about.

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If your dog sniffs the box and bypasses it, just let him go up the row and come back sniffing at the boxes. Any interest in the food box is rewarded with opening the box and letting him eat the food. You are now going to repeat this sequence several more times. Your dog should be eagerly anticipating the box being dropped into the line so that he can get his reward. If your dog is eager for this new game, your assistant can start putting the box in different locations in the line, moving it further away.

They can even pick up another box, tap it so your dog is looking at the “no reward” box, and drop that back in the line. Almost every single dog will go directly to the last box dropped in the line because they think that is where the food is. They are not yet relying on their nose to tell them where the reward is. That takes time and repeated practice.

You are going to want to repeat this game with them over the next couple of months. It will take them time to get the idea of hunting firmly in their brains. Don’t be in a hurry for the next step (which will be in the next installment). Just keep working the boxes in a line, varying the location of the reward box. Your Keeshond should start to recognize the game as soon as he/she sees the boxes come out. If your dog is eagerly playing this game, you can start to put your boxes into two lines – 10 feet apart, and let the dog find the reward box in this new configuration. Give him/her lots of time to get the idea of the game. Don’t move on to a different configuration if he/she is not doing well with the boxes in a single line.

There is no time limit on teaching the basics of Nosework.

One Note – please keep your food box separate from your clean boxes. You don’t want the clean boxes to start to pick up the scent of the food. It will only confuse your dog when they pick up the scent of the food on a box that was in contact with the reward box and there is no food in the box. Our dogs can pick up on the slightest odor, and just because we can’t smell something, doesn’t mean that they can’t.

Happy Hunting Photos by Suzanne Ranieri

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The Girls of Calivale

Tramp will be shown sparingly early this year before taking a short break from the ring for maternal duties. We have a very exciting mating planned for Tramp and we are really looking forward to her first litter.

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The Girls of Calivale

The naughty one!

Gloria is a handful to show and live with – but we are slowly getting her trained.

We look forward to showing her in 2012.

Calivale Keeshonds Brad Santas – Mulgoa NSW

www.calivalekeeshonds.com.au or calivale@ozemail.com.au 02 4774 1918 or 0423295036 KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

The Girls of Calivale

Cricket has played a major part in the success of Calivale.

To date she has produced 4 litters, with winning progeny in every litter.

Her champion kids to date are

BISS Ch Calivale Call Girl BIS BISS Gr Ch Calivale Calln The Shots Ch Calivale True Spirit With several more on the way

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By Dr. Marion (Meg) Smart DVM PhD Department of Small Animal Clinical Studies, Saskatoon SK Canada

Nutritional Support of a Pet With Cancer

For Client Information in consultation with their Veterinarian Tumours require nutrients to grow, the host requires nutrient to maintain their quality of life, and this immediately creates a conflict within the body. Some basic questions arise from this conflict. Can we through nutrition: 1. Slow the growth or starve a tumour?

2. Make the tumour more sensitive to our therapies?

As a Small Animal Nutrition professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, I have witnessed many changes within the pet food industry over the past 14 years. These changes have not always been related to the improved nutritional value of pet foods.

To increase their market share, the multinationals that manufacture pet foods are buying smaller profitable companies and have developed sophisticated marketing strategies that are centralized around the humanization of our pets.

3. Modulate the immune system to control or eliminate the tumour?

Objectives of Nutritional Therapies 4. Neutralize free radicals without compromising the effectiveness of some treatments?

Cancer can change the host’s metabolism by directing nutrients for its own use thus starving the host resulting in the loss of muscle and fat (cancer Cachexia) 1 The most profound changes are seen in carbohydrate metabolism2. A variety of malignancies utilize glucose through anaerobic glycolysisi as a source of energy. Lactate is the resulting end product which the host then must use energy to convert it back to glucose to sustain this need for glucose the glycogen stores in the liver are rapidly depleted along with the protein stores as the lean muscle mass gluconeogenic amino acids are utilized and finally the fat stores.

Nutritional recommendations will vary during the course of the disease. The goal of nutritional therapy is to maximize the quality of life by: 1. Preventing or reversing nutritional deficiencies 2. Preserving or restoring lean body mass 3. Helping to better tolerate treatments 4. Minimizing treatment related side effects and complications 5. Maintaining the pet’s strength and energy 6. Protecting and supporting the immune function 7. Aiding in tissue repair

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Numerous ways are used to classify tumours but for nutritional intervention for pets like to use the following which is based on a human model 3.Nutritional advise should be given on an individual bases hopefully to improve quality of life and be compatible with or supportive of the treatment.

Group 1: Dogs with active cancer and /or during the treatment associated with: * Alterations in haematology and blood chemistry * Loss of lean body mass and fat * Anorexia and gastro- intestinal signs Group2: Dogs recovering from cancer treatment but still have some of the above metabolic changes in Group 1 For these dogs the goal is to preserve the lean muscle mass and the subcutaneous fat stores.

Initially some form of a concentrated protein and fat supplement may be necessary with a 3:1 ratio of Omega 6: Omega 3 fatty acids, Larginine, cystine and glutamine added.

(1)Aggressive treatment therapies require aggressive nutritional management.

Group 3: Dogs can return to a diet formulated to maintain the quality of life and to minimize further tumor development and growth when: * Haematology and blood chemistry panels remain within the normal ranges * No clinical signs

Changes in renal, liver, endocrine, or pancreatic function will have to be handled on an individual basis Whole Food Ingredients vs. Commercial Pet Foods If you decide to treat your pets with cancer the dietary needs should be discussed with your veterinarian. The information in this article will help you find an appropriate diet. Initially, getting the pet to eat is more important than feeding a “complete and balanced” diet. Try any of the pet’s favourite “table scraps” these must be healthy high in protein and fat or complex carbohydrates as found in potatoes, squash, or corn. Overly processed foods and treats should be avoided. Small frequent meals throughout the day are advised.

The ingredients in commercial diets canned, kibble, baked or semi moist can be heat processed twice, once during the production of the ingredient and once during the making of the diet. Ingredients labelled meals e.g. Poultry meal, poultry by-product meal are rendered products from the slaughter plants (subjected to high temperatures with fat extracted and the solids then dried and ground into a meal.

Chicken fat, pork fat, and other animal fat sources are also a by product of this process.

These fats are vulnerable to per oxidation if anti oxidants are not added at the rendering plant.

Vegetable fat is often recycled restaurant oil from deep fryers. While benefits can be derived from heat processing, such as the destruction of pathogenic bacteria, improved digestibility and taste, anti nutritional and toxic compounds can also be produced.

* Loss of fat and lean body mass is stable

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Commercial Kibble Recommendations

Dehydrated or Freeze Dried Diets

The major protein, fat and carbohydrate sources should be present in the first five (5) ingredients listed .All the protein sources should from animal origin. They should be added whole and not pre-processed by products for example:

The meats sources are often cooked prior to final processing but the vegetables are mostly raw.

Bacteria can still survive in the meat or vegetable components. These foods can also be cooked before feeding.

* Meat/chicken, meat/chicken by-products not meat/chicken/by-product meals Whole foods: * Liver, eggs, * Whole grains, wheat, oats, barley, corn etc. not flour, brewer’s rice, corn flour * Whole vegetables not pomace or dehydrated Fats are a problem as fat is generally sprayed INSERT TEXT HERE. on at the endOR of LOGO the manufacturing process along with heat sensitive amino acids and vitamins. These fats are generally the byproducts of the rendering industry. The fat sources should be identified such as pork, chicken, and beef fat.

Recommendations Homemade Diets:

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Protein sources with a high biological value are recommended. Arginine, glycine, cysteine and glutamine may be of value therapeutically.

Whole grains contain the germ, bran and endosperm and are not refined. Whole grains are rich in fibre (soluble and insoluble), vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phenols, lignans, phytoestrogens and saponins. Forty studies were combined and the risk of cancer was reduced 34% in people who ate large amounts of whole grains compared to those that ate very little4.

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The “red family” are a group of fruits (tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, papaya and pink guava) that contain a Carotenoid lycopene and other similar compounds that are potent antioxidants with anti cancer potential. These compounds are released upon processing.5.

Other Commercial Diets Raw Food Diets These diets contain unprocessed whole ingredients that are similar to a dog’s primitive or natural diet. Some are balanced to AAFCO’s minimum and maximum nutritional standards, others the nutrient intake is balanced over time.

If the dog is neutropenic or showing signs of immune suppression, these diets can be cooked. Appropriate hygienic precautions must be taken when handling and feeding raw foods.

Soy foods such as tofu, soymilk, soybeans, miso, tempeh, soy burgers and soynut butter contain isoflavones, saponins, phenolic acid, phytosterols, and protein kinase inhibitors which appear to have anticancer effects. Soy products tend to produce flatulence which may be reduced by “Bean O” drops on the food prior to feeding.

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Garlic or the Alliums family (onions, leeks, scallions) contain many anti cancer substances.

These compounds have been shown to slow or stop the growth in tumours of the prostrate, bladder, colon, stomach, and lungs. 7 Unfortunately onions can be toxic to dogs.

Flax seed8 contains lignans (phytoestrogens) which mimic estrogens in the body. The oil does not contain lignans but an Omega 3fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is converted in the body to Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).A debate exists as to the site where DHA is manufactured by the dog, if at all. If DHA is available in the dog it’s likely produced by the tissues that utilizes it. Fish Oils can oxidize rapidly and become rancid. Cold water fish contain EPA and DHA. Other oils Omega 6 fatty acids linoleic (LA) and gamma-linolenic (GLA) are found in evening primrose, borage and black current oils. Conjugated-linolenic acid (CLA) is found beef fat and dairy products.

Dark green leafy vegetables are excellent sources of fibre, Folate, and numerous Carotenoids such as lutein, and zeaxanthin, along with saponins and flavonoids. These are potent free radical scavengers9.

Cruciferous vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, book Choy and kale.

Glucosinolates (isothiocyanates), crambene, and indol-3carbinol are all linked to a lower cancer risk for many type of cancer. These vegetables have beneficial effects on cellular metabolism.10

The mode of action is twofold as they deactivate specific carcinogens and slow the reproduction of cancer cells. Strawberries contain flavonoids and blueberries contain a potent antioxidant, anthocyanosides 11 Beans or legumes (seeds) the active anticancer compounds are saponins, protease inhibitors and phytic acid. Beans are also rich in fibre. In the laboratory saponins inhibit reproduction and the growth of cancer cells. Protease inhibitors block the proteases produced by tumours to destroy nearby cells. Phytic acid can slow the progression of tumour calls. 12 Aloe Vera plants contain a glycoprotein Acemannan a glycoprotein which increases the body’s production of immune-modulating chemicals What to look for in a cancer diet: In a Commercial Diet * All animal, poultry, fish based protein ingredients, no plant based protein sources * A Guaranteed Analysis of : In a Kibble: Protein % no less than 60%; a Fat % no less than 35%; Carbohydrates % no more than5% In a canned food: Protein % no less than14%; Fat% no less than 8.5%; Carbohydrates % no more than 1.2%

Berries are a good source of fibre and Vitamin C. Strawberries and raspberries rich in ellagic acid.

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A Homemade Diet

½ c carrots (64g)

Protein and Fat 69% of total diet

½ c baked sweet potato with skin (78g)

1 cup whole milk small curd Cottage cheese (145g)

1 clove of garlic (3g) ¼ c winters squash, skin, flesh, seeds (29g)

1 large egg (with shell) hard boiled (50g) Total: 265g or 30% total diet 100 gm chicken liver lightly sautéed =30% 200gm chicken breast meat with cartilage chopped cooked ½ c raw firm tofu (calcium sulphate) (126g)

Carbohydrate Substitution:

Total: 621g or 69%

Mixed fruit and vegetables plus a citrus fruit must be complex carbohydrates, chose different colours, cooked rice for sweet potatoes.

Protein/ Fat substitutions:

Other supplements***

Red meat fat not trimmed for liver, chicken, ½ tofu = 262g

1 tsp olive oil (4g) 1 tsp salmon oil (4g)

Yogurt for cottage cheese 1 tsp ground flax seed (2g) Liver and kidney other species for chicken liver Total: 10g=1% Add 1 egg in exchange for 50g of another source of protein Carbohydrate Sources 30% total diet (These are complex carbohydrates)

Over all totals: 896g ***Can add on a daily bases Juka Organic’s Ground Work and Inside Trac a probiotic (Available this summer)

¼ c ground apple skins and seeds (31g) ¼ c blueberries (37g)

All ingredients can be ground (chopped) and mixed raw and cooked in loaf trays 350oF for 30 minutes or

¼ c broccolis cooked (23g)

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Can feed meat raw, grind or coarsely chop carrots, broccoli, apples, blue berries, feed raw, but cook rice and potatoes Diet supplies 111 Kcal/100gm, 76% moisture, 5.5% Carbohydrates, 12% Protein, 5%fat How much to feed

1 (Ogilvie G K, http://www.archive.org/web/20010602233344/http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/ cancercure/nutrition.htm 2 Ogilive G.K. Care beyond a cure: Nutrition and cancer therapy; 2009 Proceedings of the 2009 Annual Conference of the AHVMA,:293-303) 3 ((Nutritional Support in cancer patients: A brief review and suggestions for standard indication criteria. Gerson Peltz 2002. Nutrition Journal 1:1 (http://www.nutritionj.content1/1/1).

4 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc_foods_wholegrains

If your dog’s ideal weight is 30 kg his caloric intake should be =[(Body Weight inkg)*30)+70]* adjustment f

5 http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc_foods_tomatoes 6 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc_foods_soy 7 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc_foods_garlic

if overweight AF is 1 ;want to gain weight factor is 2; maintain weight factor is 1.8.

Assume at ideal weight then he requires approx 670 kcal/d he requires 670/1.11=600-605 gm diet per day

8 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=de_foods_flax 9 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=de_foods_ greens) 10 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=de_foods_cruciferous 11 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=de_foods_berries 12 Http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=de_foods_beans

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This column is about the people of the Keeshond community. We would appreciate hearing from anyone that has any big events or changes in their life. Please contact magazine@keeshondworld.com with items of interest so they can be included in future columns.

Our best wishes to Jane Saunders whose Father was recently in hospital as the result of a mini-stroke.

It has been reported that Maureen Clements has been in hospital with Congestive Heart failure, our best wishes to her.

Alan Leff is recovering from a recent hospital stay.

Our condolences to the Coffinberger family on the Passing of Brad Coffinberger after a short illness.

Kathy Easter has been heard to say that her recent surgery was over and she was loving the Percocet! Best wishes for a full recovery.

Esther Carr was recently in hospital for sinus surgery. Best wishes for a full recovery.

Our heartfelt condolence to Tonya Cormier on the recent passing of her husband Brad Cormier. Our best wishes to you and your family.

Our heartfelt condolences to Joy Crisler on the recent passing of her Father.

Our best wishes to you and your family

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HERDING WITH KEESHONDEN

By Joan Malak Majikees - USA

While I am nowhere near the point of being able to totally understand sheep, I’m learning more with each of Toni and Voodoo’s herding lessons. For example, Toni and Voodoo have very different personalities and it very much affects how the sheep react to them.

Although superficially Toni gives off a very confident persona, underneath she is not the most confident dog. She is what dog trainers refer to as a ‘soft’ dog. Harsh corrections (this includes strong verbal corrections) will cause her to stop working. She also gets worried about making a mistake if she doesn’t understand what she is being asked to do and might stop working for that reason as well.

Toni does have a strong herding instinct and continues to work sheep for the joy of working sheep. This instinct shows itself in a number of ways. The clearest indication is that Toni does the work just for the opportunity to continue to herd, not because she is given any food rewards.(Denise does occasionally give her a treat; but these treats are few and far between and almost always for doing a quick recall away from the sheep). It also shows in her concern when the sheep drift away from her and Denise. (Toni breaks her stay command most often when she sees the sheep wandering off, doesn’t think Denise is aware of it, and feels compelled to round up the sheep and bring them back to Denise.) Her herding instinct is also evident when she is sent out to get sheep that are at the other end of the field and has to determine on her own how far out to go before circling back to the sheep, how fast she needs to move in order to get the sheep moving correctly, and deciding exactly where to position herself behind the sheep as they’re moving in order to bring the sheep back to Denise in a straight line. I’ve watched Toni and sometimes thought she was making a mistake in her movements, but the sheep end up moving exactly where they should. Obviously, Toni’s herding instinct is much strong than mine!

Toni (Majikees Chocolate Mystic Mint RN NA NAJ OF HCT-s JHD-s HTAD1-s) Approach with enough speed and confidence and ......

... they’ll move. If Toni had stopped, or even shown any hesitation, the one sheep would still be grazing.

But, sheep also act on instincts, as well as learned behaviors. If a dog moves toward them, they tend to move away. But, while some sheep react quickly to a dog’s presence, others might wait until the dog is very close until they decide to move. Or, they might stand and watch the dog coming rather than quickly turning and moving away from the dog. Sheep often learn that some dogs aren’t really a threat to them and require something a little extra to get them moving.

This is very difficult for Toni. All three sheep are grazing and one of them looking at her……look how her body language shows her concern.

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These somewhat stubborn sheep are the ones that Toni has trouble moving. As long as the sheep are willing workers, Toni knows exactly what to do to get them to move to wherever Denise has indicated. But, a sheep that stands its grounds and says “Make me move” is worrisome to Toni. What she needs to do in a case like this is to just take one additional step forward and the sheep will move. Or, she could hold her ground and wait the sheep out. Instead, she moves back somewhat, or to the side, and portrays to the sheep her hesitation. If this continues, the sheep learn that the dog isn’t confident and become even more stubborn as time goes on.

In the meantime, Voodoo is continuing with his herding lessons. His lessons are still very short and his attention span is even shorter, but Denise is very pleased with his progress. What I find fascinating is the very obvious difference in how the sheep react to him as opposed to how they react to Toni. When he is focusing on the sheep, they very easily move for him. The same sheep that Toni will have problems with will move very easily for Voodoo. This is because he is an extremely confident dog and his body language indicates that to the sheep. And, because of his confidence, he thinks nothing of standing and staring at a stubborn sheep until it decides to move.

Denise and I agreed that teaching Toni to take that extra step forward toward a recalcitrant sheep is not the best solution for her. So, we’re teaching Toni to bark on command.

This is just a single sharp bark which will startle the sheep and convince it to start moving. This is also something that I never in my wildest imagination thought I would be doing. After all, I’m usually teaching our Kees to stop barking!

So, it’s already evident that he won’t have any problem with difficult sheep, but only time will tell has asthemuch herding A titleif or he caption about photograph. instinct as Toni does.

Voodoo (Trumpet's A Kind of Majik) In this first photo, he shows no hesitation in going up to the sheep that are standing and staring at him.

Toni (Majikees Chocolate Mystic Mint RN NA NAJ OF HCT-s JHD-s HTAD1-s) Moving sheep with confidence. he stands still at an appropriate distance from the sheep and waits.

Voodoo (Trumpet's A Kind of Majik) In the last photo in the series, the sheep are now moving because he stood his ground.

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Training with Jedi Have you ever wanted to know “How To”?

Through a series of articles, Jedi and his Human Nik, will show you HOW! Go to your Mat Teaching your dog to go to their mat is a great cue to have in your ‘tool kit’, particularly when you need your dog to stay in one area when you don’t have a crate or tie-out handy. It can be particularly helpful when you have a visitor at the door and you don’t want your dog harassing them for cuddles, or if you are visiting friends and you would like your dog to just chill out indoors. It can also be used to teach your dog to have some ‘down time’, by going onto their mat to relax.

After using luring for the last four issues, I think it’s time to move on to one of my favourite methods – free shaping.

Who Is Nicola Boyd & Jedi?

What is Free Shaping?

Free shaping is a training method that involves the dog using trial and error to perform a new behaviour with no physical or verbal instructions given to the dog. The dog is guided to perform a specific behaviour through delivery of rewards, much like the child’s game “hot and cold”. It requires a high degree of problem solving from the dog’s perspective and a lot of constraint for the trainer who is used to using other more interactive methods, such as luring.

If you or your dog have never done free shaping before, I recommend that you practice the method using ‘101 Things to do with a Box’ before you start teaching a specific behaviour with the method.

"I work as a medical doctor and I also share my home with Jedi, the 3 year old Keeshond, Ahsoka, the 3 year old Finnish Lapphund and my new rescue dog Revan, the 1 year old Australian Kelpie. Training dogs is my passion and I am so lucky to have three amazing dogs who adore training as much as I do.

They give everything during our training sessions because they believe that training is the best fun you can have (and so do I)! I started training Jedi in obedience and tricks when he was just a baby and we have never looked back. We train and compete in obedience, flyball, agility and herding. On top of all this, Jedi and Ahsoka are certified Therapy Dogs and make regular visits to a local aged care facility. In my ‘spare’ time, I am an obedience instructor at a local obedience club, where I am a big advocate for training spitz breeds, particularly Keeshonden after hearing from many people how untrainable they are.

I guess someone forgot to tell that to Jedi! All you need is a great bond with your Keeshond, a positive training method, some patience and an understanding of what your dog loves – in Jedi’s case, FOOD!" Jedi – Neut. Ch Sandstock Littel Jake AFCh CD JD ET

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Lesson Seven

101 Things to Do With A Box

This is a fun game that can be played over and over again with dogs of any age.

It is great to use with puppies to teach them how to problem solve and to work through frustrations that can occur while training. With this game, the sky is the limit!

Step 1: Get your box and put it on the floor. It doesn’t matter if it is upside down, on its side, right way up… Just let it fall where it lands.

Step 2: Grab your clicker, treats and bring your dog over to the box. The next step involves watching and waiting. To encourage interaction with the box, click and treat (C&T) for ANY interaction. This could be as little as looking at the box. Some dogs, particularly those who have not done any free shaping before, won’t pay any attention to the box on the floor and this is where your patience is required. Try and resist the urge to help your dog out. Instead, watch for subtleties and C&T for the slightest glance towards the box. Continue to C&T for any and all interaction with the box – walking past it, bumping it, jumping over it, sniffing it… Don’t be picky – accept anything initially!

You want your dog to get creative!

Once your dog is starting to interact consistently with the box, you can choose to go one of two ways. Firstly, you may decide to accept only NEW ways to interact with the box or secondly, choose to shape your dog to perform a particular more complex behaviour, such as sitting in the box.

Difficulty level: Tips: What you will need: a an empty cardboard box, clicker, lots of soft treats, your dog and lots of patience.

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Your dog is going to get frustrated, particularly for dogs that are new to free shaping. Some level of frustration is needed to get them to think but you should observe your dog and if they are getting too stressed, stop the game and give them a break.

You really need to be patient and wait your dog out. In the early stages of this game, your dog is going to have absolutely no idea what you want, but helping them with luring or physical manipulation is not the aim of the game – you are trying to teach your dog to problem solve and think independently.

Sometimes you may need to lower your criteria to make progress.

For example, if your dog was previously putting two feet into the box and all of a sudden they stop and get off track, you might like to C&T once or twice for something a little simpler such as pawing the box, just to get them going again. They should progress faster back to putting two feet into the box.

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Step 3: To shape a particular behaviour, you need to slowly guide your dog towards that behaviour, shaping it from something that may not resemble the behaviour initially right through to the finished product. We shape this behaviour by rewarding the dog when they perform a behaviour that looks closer to the finished product and ignoring any behaviour that is not a step in the right direction.

For example, to teach your dog to sit in a box you might accept the following progression of behaviours: 1. Sniffing the box 2. Licking the box 3. Nudging the box 4. Pawing the box 5. Standing with one foot in the box 6. Standing with two feet in the box 7. Standing with three feet in the box 8. Standing with four feet in the box 9. Sitting next to the box 10. Sitting with one foot in the box 11. Sitting with two feet in the box 12. Sitting with three feet in the box 13. Sitting with all four paws in the box

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Lesson Eight

How to Teach “Go To Your Mat” Step 1: Place the mat on the floor and collect your dog, treats and clicker. Find a comfortable place to sit and wait your dog out. Similar to working with the cardboard box, you need to wait for any interaction with the mat, ranging from looking at it to stepping on it to lying down on it. Your aim is to click and treat (C&T) behaviours that are progressively similar to the end behaviour of lying down on the mat (see tips for an example).

Step 2: Once your dog is interacting with the mat, you will need to ‘reset’ the dog so they have the opportunity to perform the behaviour again. The easiest way to do this is to click and then throw the treat away from the mat so the dog has to go get it. This allows your dog to approach the mat again and have an opportunity to earn another C&T. Step 3: Continue to C&T the progression towards lying on the mat.

Once your dog is lying on the mat consistently, you may decide to C&T for duration by holding off on the C&T for a second. Build this duration up by alternating between short and long periods (e.g. 1 second – 5 seconds – 3 seconds – 8 seconds – 2 seconds – 10 seconds, etc).

Step 4: Once your dog is consistently lying on the mat and staying there for a decent duration (e.g. 30 seconds) you can start to put a cue on the behaviour. Examples include, “on your mat”, “go to bed”, “chill out”.

Step 5: When your dog is on their mat you may like to reward the behaviour intermittently by giving them a treat while they are lying calmly on their mat. There is no need to ‘click’ as you are not capturing a specific, brief behaviour.

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Looking at the mat Sniffing the mat Stepping on the mat Standing on the mat Sitting on the mat Lying down on the edge of the mat 7. Lying down on the centre of the mat

Difficulty level: This trick involves your dog seeking out their mat and lying down until they are given their release cue to move off the mat.

What you will need: a mat/towel/dog bed, a clicker, yummy soft treats, patience and your dog!

Next issue – Requests being taken!

If you would like to request a trick tutorial for next issue, please contact Nik at nik@pawformancedogs.com

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Kees To Agility

by Martle de la Mar (as dictated to her secretary, Jocelyn Tipple)

Martle de la Mar, rover agility reporter, here. Since my last article I have grown older and have been enjoying extended napping on the world competition level. However, I do still exercise my personal agility skills jump in the air, twist at meal times and gallop at the end of a leash walk. A nod to the adage, an active mind stays younger, I have been building some new skills. The first is hurling myself forward with dogged confidence that my weak back legs will somehow cooperate and follow along ‐ with a good tuck and roll should things go amiss. The other, oh I hate to give felines any credit here, is learning to treat my human as staff for when I need things ‐ hard for a determined, independent old Kees girl to do!

Since I last talked to you, my little brother, Ray, earned his Master Agility Championship (MACH) title in AKC competition here in the USA. This seems to delight our human no end. You Kees out there wonder what all the ruckus is about? Is it all that great? Well, I’m here to say its paid off in interesting ways. It started off with Ray having a “MACH Party” in the backyard with a few of his canine pals where a hot air popper was atop a ladder on a lazy‐susan dispensing fresh popped popcorn (one of Ray’s VERY favorite things). After that we were all treated to steak and it seems as though the backyard bone‐fests are more frequent with our human whining gooey, lovey words at us. So, yes, titles pay off in many nice ways. Speaking of titles...

Beth Godwin, both competitor, trainer and judge, from Colorado has been a mainstay on the US agility Keeshond royalty list qualifying for the AKC Agility National every year since 1999 and has taken one or both boys to the AKC Invitational for the last 6 years in row. In December, 2011, after I did this interview, they not only were invited to the American Kennel Club Agility Invitational in Florida, but Beth and Pip made their way into the finals and won 3rd place in the 16” class! The competition was fierce with the best in the country. But here is the best part, Pip is 10 years old. Lets hear it for the old dogs!

Beth & Pip

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Beth’s dogs have amassed quite a few titles over the years including agility (of course), conformation, rally, obedience and tracking;

Tazz" ‐ MACH3 Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz CD, RA, MXF, TQX, MAD, CSAA "Pip" ‐ MACH6 Imagine Great Expectations CD, RE, MXF, TQX, NAP, NJP, Keeshond Agility HOF, UAGI, UAG2, PD3, EAC, EGC, EJC, TNE,TGE,WVE, CSAA Jasper in the Tunnel

@ the Rainbow Bridge "Jasper" ‐ CH MACH2 UCDX UACH Windrift's Rocky Mtn Blues CDX, RE, AXP, AJP, Keeshond Agility HOF, MAD, EAC, EGC, EJC, TNE,TGE,WVE "Maia" ‐ CH UCDX UACH Summit's Silver Filigree UD, MX, MXJ "Sprite" ‐ UUD UAGI UAG2 Canyonfrost Woodland Sprite UD, NA, CAD

I was lucky enough to interview Beth and her talented boys for my article. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Beth’s boys charmed this old lady ending their correspondence with “wet Keesie kisses” (sigh).

Miss Martle ‐ How long ago did you start agility?

She had me out on a field to show me off, but while she was talking to the other two leggers and not paying enough attention to me, I decided I should be the center of attention again and I started trotting up this long board. It was great, I got to get up high and I became the center of attention again. Mom then got a little silly ‐ she praised me for being such a brave boy and laughed as she picked me up just as I was getting to the top. Later, when I was a little older, I learned this board was called a teeter and one of my favorite games became "bang it".

MM ‐ Do you belong to a club or take regular classes?

Pip ‐ I'm now 9 years young and I've been playing at agility since I was a puppy

Tazz ‐ I'm now 5 years old and mommy says I've finally grown a brain! I got to play agility almost as soon as mom got me home as a puppy.

Both boys ‐ Mom belongs to a club. Out here, the clubs aren't training clubs like we hear about sometimes when we travel. Mom's some kind of big honcho or something and she goes to meetings once a month.

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Tazz ‐ Weavers

We don't understand how she can go to a dog club meeting and not take us??? It's also sometimes a bummer at trials because she's always running around and we don't get to get hang out as much. But on the bright side, we get almost a private room that is really quiet to rest in while we're waiting to run and we don't have to go past all the noisy crates and the main floor (sometimes a dog barks or lunges at us from the crate, so we're afraid to go down a line of crates if there are noisy dogs there).

We get to go to classes when mom teaches.

It's really fun when mom brings us out to show the others how to do something. We generally do really well to help mom look good. But, just between you and us, we don't always think that we have to do things the same way in a trial though, we sometime like to mix it up just to keep mom on her toes.

MM ‐ How old were you when you started competing?

Pip ‐ Mom says I was really smart and very serious, so I got to start playing with the big boys when I was 16 months.

Tazz ‐ I had a really good buddy of mine that was my same age and our mom's decided to let us try playing at a big show when I was 17 months old. I think they just wanted to see what we'd do, but we did well enough that we just kept going.

MM ‐ What kind of successes have you had?

Both boys ‐ Our biggest success is showing mom that Keesies rule and agility is the greatest.

(Can I have an “AMEN!” please!)

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Almost all of mom's "spare" time is now spent with us playing games, training and going to trials. Unfortunately, mom still has goes to something she calls work. She says it helps pay to support our "habit", but I think play sounds like more fun than work. We wish she would just stay with us all the time, but she says if she didn't go to work, we won't be able to eat and everyone knows us Keesies like to eat, so we let her go to work.

MM ‐ What is your favorite venue?

As for agility successes, mom says we get to add lots of letters to our names, but we're not really sure what that means ‐ she still just calls us Pip & Tazz. It really doesn't matter to us as long as she calls us for breakfast, dinner, snacks, and anytime she's eating.

Pip ‐ The height is fine by me cuz mom lets me jump in performance at 16" same as the other venues.

Mom's had lots of chances to "play with the big boys" since she's had one or more of us Keesies qualified for every AKC National since the first one here in Denver in 1999. None of us ever made it to the finals, but Jasper (he helped raise Pip) came close. He would have been 3rd in 2001 except for a little Teeter whoooHooo ‐ oh well, he sure had fun. She's also taken one or both of us to California the last five years for something call the Invitationals. We've had a great time there and even got to play in a really big "lake" that smelled salty. We kept chasing the water away, but it kept chasing us back. Last year, Tazz made his mommy cry when he finished round 4 and sealed a chance to run in the finals. In the finals, mom ran really funny and made such a big deal about getting him to make his contacts (could be because he was having fun the month before leaping off contacts). But even with mom fussing over contacts, Tazz managed to finish eighth.

Both boys ‐ We love it any time we get to play agility with Mom. The main one we play in is AKC. We like the AKC ones with FAST and now Time‐2‐Beat the best cuz we get to play more. We enjoy USDAA with the different games, but the jump heights are harder for use Keesies.

Tazz ‐ I is a bigger boy, so mom lets me jump 22", I jumps it real good, but it is harder and I have more hang time so I just cant keep up with those darned BCs. DOCNA is also fun because its more wide open. We don't have NADAC much anymore and we've never had a chance to play CPE since it's not in our area.

MM ‐ How long did it take to train your human?

Both boys ‐ Well, it's still a work in progress, can we get back to you on that ;).

Humans are slow learners, we've been working on mom for over 22 years now.

There were others Keesies before us that started the training process. Sprite was the first. She was mom's first Keesie and had to break her in and show her the ropes. Mostly they played something called Obedience and together they got lots of obedience titles and lots of agility, but it was in a regional organization, then UKC and then a little AKC when they finally offering agility.

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Maia continued mom's training and they got to play Conformation, Obedience and Agility.

Mom wasn't too good at the conformation and had a friend help with half of that title.

Then came Jasper. He taught mom to really love those Keesie boys. He finally got through to mom how to play the conformation game so she didn't need anymore help. He was the one that really got mom majorly hooked on agility also.

Tazz ‐ Well, I guess my signature move is the extra loop I tend to do at the end of a run. Mom thinks were done and she's getting the leash, but I like to make another small loop at the end, kind of a celebration lap. And then, when mom has my leash on, I drag her back to where to food is ‐ sometimes I get around the ring gating before she does and then I take off and she almost trips over the ring gating.

MM ‐ What is your favorite part of playing the agility game?

MM ‐ What is you favorite motivator; play, treats, love, glory, rolling in dead stuff...?

Both boys ‐ We love to run and play and spending time with mom, but the bestest part is still the FOOOOOD!!! Especially the special treats mom gives us after a good run. Mom keeps trying to get us to play tug beforehand, but as soon as we even think there's food around, that's all that matters. That's why we love training/teaching so much, because we get lots of food. Oh yeah, and praise is important, but where's the fooooood.

FOOOOOD!!!! See above! Mom tried to keep my favorite treats hidden because she says some folks might find it a little disgusting ‐ I don't really understand it though, just because my favorite post run treats are chicken feet. Mom says they are full of something called glucosamine, I only know they're crunchy and taste really good.

MM ‐ What is your favorite "unsanctioned" agility move?

Pip ‐ Mom says I'm so serious and that I really try to do what she asks me to, BUT every now and then... I spot something on course that I really, reallllly want and I just can't resist.

Mom says I get a gleam in my eye and cotton in my ears and I just go for it.

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MM ‐ Which one of your runs will go down in the annals of Keeshonden agility history (whether your human likes it or not)?

MM ‐ Anything else you think the world should know about you?

Pip ‐ I used to be afraid of lots of sites and especially any strange or sudden noises.

Agility really helped me get my confidence. I still get worried sometimes, but I can generally work through it and when I start to run, the worries are gone.

Pip ‐ Perhaps the Kees Nationals here in Colorado. Of course mom wanted to make a good impression and I wanted to have fun with all the cute Keesies around. I was almost done with a lovely run and it ended with a tunnel, jump and I thought the tunnel was so much fun, I didn't want it to end. I was having such a good time, I went through that tunnel three times.

(Since this interview Pip scored 3rd place overall in the 16” class in the AKC Invitational, December, 2011) Tazz ‐ Mom would probably say our run in the AKC Invitational's Final, but I like this one better. Mom might not want to remember this, but a couple of years ago at the Tulsa AKC Nationals I had a really good time. It was my first trip any major event. I had a couple of good runs on the first day and on the second day I got to play in a class called Hybrid (basically a standard course without the dog walk or the table). I started out fast and went jump, jump, frame, tunnel and mom had me turn left out of the tunnel and I was doing such a good job of watching mom that I missed the teeter mom was indicating. But, at the last minute, I tried to so SOMETHING and ended up going under the teeter but through the base. You should have seen mom's face! Well, once she recovered, she brought me back around to do the teeter again, and I decided that it was a fun new obstacle and I did it again ‐ under the teeter and through the base ‐ whooo hoooo.

Tazz ‐ Did I say I like food! ;)

MM ‐ Thank you Beth, Pip and Tazz for the delightful insight into your agility life at the top. May the treats rain from heaven! May the jackpots be plentiful!

Thanks for sharing the joy of Keeshond agility with so many people all over the states.

(14 year old Martle de la Mar, Shoreline’s Sea Ready, resides in Santa Barbara, California with her apprentice, Ray ‐ MACH Shoreline’s Ruff n Tuff, RE, NF, and their personal secretary, Jocelyn Tipple. If you know anyone competing in agility in any country or venue that you would like interviewed, please drop my assistant a line at jos_sea@verizon.net. We would love to interview agility adventurers throughout the world.)

Ed Note: Since the submission of this article, we are sad to report that Miss Martle has crossed over The Rainbow Bridge. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Jocelyn on her loss.

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Martle de la Mar (Shoreline's Sea Ready) born 9/4/97 � died at nautical dawn 2/26/12 Loved and missed by Jocelyn Tipple

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AustKees Keeshond in Australia

Unfortunately, No results have been sent to us for inclusion in this issue.

If anyone has any results and photos that they would like to submit for each edition of KeeshondWorld, Please send them to Trevor Rogers ‐ Trev@keezkeeshonden.net Trevor & Cheri Rogers Aust Ch Keez Kause For Koncern

18‐Feb‐12 Dog Challenge, Best of Breed Sunshine Kennel Club [CH] (Judge was Ms Tabatha Buckley (ACT)) 28‐Jan‐12 Dog Challenge, Best of Breed Australia Day International Dog Club [CH] (Judge was Mr T Alexander (Canada)) 14‐Jan‐12 Dog Challenge, Best of Breed South Eastern Kennel Club [CH] (Judge was Mr Tsai Chin‐Fa (Taiwan)) 8‐Jan‐12 Best of Breed ‐ Aust Bred in Group ‐ Aust Bred in Show Historic Maldon KC [CH] (Judge was Mrs L Walsh / Mrs D Duffin) 7‐Jan‐12 Best of Breed ‐ Aust Bred in Group Kyneton & District KC [CH] (Judge was Ms C Birch) 1‐Jan‐12 Best of Breed ‐ Aust Bred in Group Dogs Victoria NYE Show [CH] (Judge was Mrs H Morrison (Tas)) 27‐Dec‐11 Best of Breed Central Highlands KC [CH] (Judge was Mr G Blyth (Tas))

Trevor & Cheri Rogers Aust Ch Keez Me Myself N I

29‐Jan‐12 Bitch Challenge ‐ Runner Up Best of Breed Cranbourne Dog Club Inc [CH] (Judge was Mrs Z Zidar (Slovenia)) 28‐Jan‐12 Bitch Challenge ‐ Runner Up Best of Breed Australia Day International Dog Club [CH] (Judge was Mr T Alexander (Canada)) 8‐Jan‐12 Bitch Challenge ‐ Runner Up Best of Breed Historic Maldon KC [CH] (Judge was Mrs L Walsh) 8‐Jan‐12 Bitch Challenge ‐ Runner Up Best of Breed Historic Maldon KC [CH] (Judge was Mrs L Walsh)

Aust Ch Keez Kause For Koncern

Aust Ch Keez Me Myself N I

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Trevor & Cheri Rogers Keez Gossip Girl

12‐Feb‐12 The Sydney Kennel Club Inc (NSW) Baby Puppy of Breed 18‐Feb‐12 Hunter River A & H Association Ltd (NSW) Baby Puppy of Breed 3‐Mar‐12 Medowie & District All Breeds Kennel Club AM Show (NSW) Baby Puppy of Breed 4‐Mar‐12 Medowie & District All Breeds Kennel Club PM Show (NSW) Baby Puppy of Breed 4‐Mar‐12 Medowie & District All Breeds Kennel Club (NSW) Baby Puppy of Breed 10‐Mar‐12 Novacastrian Ladies Canine Association PM (NSW) Baby Puppy of Breed 10‐Mar‐12 Novacastrian Ladies Canine Association (NSW) Baby Puppy in Group

Trevor & Cheri Rogers Keez Gift Of The Gab

26‐ Jan‐12 Australia Day International DOg Club (Vic) Baby Puppy of Breed 29‐Jan‐12 Cranbourne Dog Club (Vic) Baby Puppy in Group

Trevor & Cheri Rogers Keez Sleeping With The Enemy

28‐Jan‐12 Australia Day International (Vic) Baby Puppy of Breed 18‐Feb‐12 Sunshine Kennel Club (Vic) Baby Puppy of Breed

Keez Gift Of The Gab

Keez Sleeping With The Enemy

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Missy has been shown under 4 Breed Specialist, 1 x Minor in Group/Bitch Challenge BradSantas Calivale 1 x Puppy in Group/Bitch Challenge Rachel Milner Rysup 1 x Junior In Show/ Reserve Bitch Challenge (Keeshond Club of New South Wales Specialty) Robyn Stark – StarKees USA 1 x Junior in Show (Keeshond Club of New South Wales Open Show) Gordon Kranz - StarKees USA

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Bred by: Cheri & Trevor Rogers Melbourne Australia www.keezkeeshonden.net

Simpkees Keeshonden

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Kees in canada

British Columbia/Yukon/NWT, Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), Ontario and Quebec.

Send results and photos to : Cindy Upward upc@telus.net

Hello Again From Canada!

Well, here we are with another issue of Keesworld! Time sure flies by. It seems like just yesterday I was compiling the information from all the shows in my areas for my first report.

I enjoy doing this and I certainly hope you enjoy reading the results of the shows from across Canada. We don’t seem to have very many Kees showing these days but those that are appear to be doing well.

My report for this issue includes all the results that were available from the Canadian Kennel Club to the end of 2011. To be honest I was surprised to see that they were actually that up‐to‐date! The Canadian Kennel Club’s information on‐line is more up‐to‐date than their publication “Event Results”. The last issue of the printed results I received was the October issue with shows only up to June 19. If I have missed some results, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will update them in the next issue.

For 2012 I hope to start including show results from obedience, rally and agility as well as Conformation. Also, I will be providing statistics (rankings for all dogs across Canada) for all performance events.

I would like to ask anyone who is showing in the above areas if they could send me photos which you might wish to share so I can include them in my column. Great way to showcase your achievements!

Until next time,

Cindy Upward Pawstep Keeshonden upc@telus.net

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BC REGION SHOWS

CAMPBELL RIVER DOG FANCIERS SOCIETY July 30 Judge – Breed/Group ‐ Doug Windsor, Cambridge, ON / BIS – James G Reynolds –Ottawa, ON BB/Group 1/BIS – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Klitsas Diva On A Dime (B) Owner – Gloria Jones/Barbara Wilson July 31 Judge – Bill Walkey, Sechelt, BC BB/Group3 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Klitsas Diva On A Dime (B) Owner – Gloria Jones/Barbara Wilson August 1 Judge – James G Reynolds, Ottawa, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Klitsas Diva On A Dime (B) Owner – Gloria Jones/Barbara Wilson

GLACIER VIEW KENNEL CLUB August 2 Judge Linda Kraft, Saskatoon, SK BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 3 Judge Cheryl Stuber, Irvine, AB BB/Group 4 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Klitsas Diva On A Dime (B) Owner – Gloria Jones/Barbara Wilson August 4 Judge – Denise Cornelssen, Sherwood Park, AB BB/Group 3 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Klitsas Hey Look Me Over (B) Owner – Barbara Wilson/Gloria Jones

VICTORIA CITY KENNEL CLUB August 5 Judge – Paul Odenkirchen, Waterdown, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 6 Judge – Nancy Popovich, Westbank, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 7 Judge – Jaime Ganoza, Lima, Peru BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson

WEST KOOTENAY KENNEL CLUB August 19 Judge – Wayne Thompson, Westbank, BC BB/Group 1 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches August 19 Judge – Nancy Popovich, Westbank, BC BB/Group 1 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches August 20 Judge – Donald Emslie, Surrey, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches August 20 Judge – Terill Udenberg, Fort St John, BC BB – Keesrich Thunder Down Under (D) Owner – Gail Riches August 21 Judge – Donna Cole, Langley, BC BB – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches August 21 Judge – Ann Hennigan, Abbotsford, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches

CRANBROOK & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB August 26 Judge – Edgar Bajona, Nanaimo, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 26 Judge – Terry Carter, Calgary, Ab BB – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 27 Judge – John Rowton, Corbett, OR BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

August 27 Judge – Harold Pybus, Abbotsford, BC BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 28 Judge – Elaine Whitney, Castleton, ON BB/Group 3 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson August 28 Judge – Robert Whitney, Castleton, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson

KAMLOOPS & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB September 2 Judge – Sandra Lex, Toronto, ON BB – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches September 3 Judge – Michael Woods, St John’s NFLD BB/Group 2 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches September 4 Judge – Sue‐Ellyn Rempel, Sandy Hook, MB BB – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches September 5 Judge – David Markus, Niverville, MB BB/Group 3 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches

SKAHA KENNEL CLUB September 9 Judge – Rene Echevaria‐Cofino, San Juan, PR BB/Group 1 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches September 10 Judge – Cecilia Ringstrom, Arrowwood, AB BB/Group 1 – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon September 11 Judge Oscar Valverde‐Calvo, San Jose, CR BB/Group 1 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches

MOUNT CHEAM CANINE ASSOCIATION September 23 Judge – Stanley Shen, Singapore, SG BB/Group 1 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches BOS – Ch Keelypso’s Nightingale Of Thistledee (B) Owner – Karen & Brett Kelley BP – Southcar’s Power Play (B) Owner – Tina Baldwin September 24 Judge – Christopher Neilson, Castleton, ON BB/Group 4 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Ch Keelypso’s Nightingale Of Thistledee (B) Owner – Karen & Brett Kelley BP – Southcar’s Power Play (B) Owner – Tina Baldwin September 25 Judge – Dianne Miller, Niagara On The Lake, ON BB/Group 4 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson BOS – Ch Keelypso’s Nightingale Of Thistledee (B) Owner – Karen & Brett Kelley

FRASER VALLEY DOG FANCIERS October 7 Judge – Everett Dean Jr, Richmond, VA BB/Group 2 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches October 8 Judge – Ricardo Saldana, Estado De Mexico, MX BB/Group 3 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson October 9 Judge – Walter Pinsker, Surrey, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson October 10 Judge – Garry Allan, Langley, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches

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ALBERNI VALLEY KENNEL CLUB October 15 Judge – Roberto Velez‐Pico, San Juan, PR BB – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson October 16 Judge – Valerie Gervais, Cobble Hill, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson

LOWER MAINLAND DOG FANCIERS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA October 27 Judge – Philip John, Chennai, India BB/Group 1 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre October 28 Judge – Carl Gunnar Stafberg, Sweden BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre October 29 Judge – Gloria Geringer, Denham Springs, LA BB – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches October 30 Judge – Jack Ireland, Fingal, ON BB/Group 3 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

ELSIE MURRAY CANINE CENTRE SOCIETY November 25 Judge – Richard Fehler, Regina, SK BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson November 26 Judge – Larry Kereluke, Winnipeg, MB BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson November 27 Judge – Brian Taylor, Burlington, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson

GROUP SIX SPECIALTY CLUB OF BRITISH COLUMBIA November 26 Judge – Robert Verhulst, Langley, BC BB – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches

AULD LANG SYNE DOG ASSOCIATION December 9 Judge – Raymond Goldstone, Surrey, BC BB/Group 1 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson December 9 Judge – Marilynn Mincey, Langley, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches December 10 Judge – Sylvia Barkey, Claremont, ON BB/Group 3 – Ch Daimlers Krack‐R‐Jack At Klitsa (D) Owner – Barbara Wilson December 11 Judge – Wand Spediacci, Hayward, CA BB – Ch Keesrich Wizard (D) Owner – Gail Riches

PRAIRIE REGION SHOWS

PORTAGE KENNEL CLUB July 2 Judge ‐ Johan Juslin, Vantaa FI BB/Group 1 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre July 3 Judge – Thomas Nesbitt, Gananoque, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

ALBERTA KENNEL CLUB July 30 Judge – Donna Buxton, Kingwood, TX BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

BOS – Klompen’s Jazzy Jasmine, CGN (B) Owner – Dianne Bradley/Kathy & Bruce Stewart August 1 Judge – Ricardo Saldana, Estado De Mexico, MX BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

EDMONTON KENNEL CLUB August 4 Judge – Neil Graves, Calgary, AB BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre BOS/BP – Klompen’s Princess Kira (B) Owner – Doreen Macqueen August 5 Judge – Terry Carter, Calgary, AB BB/Group 3 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre BOS/BP – Klompen’s Princess Kira (B) Owner – Doreen Macqueen August 6 Judge – Larry Kereluke, Winnipeg, MB BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 7 Judge – Tempest Deptuch, Louis Creek, BC BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

MANITOBA CANINE ASSOCIATION August 11 Judge – Wendy Maisey, Calgary, AB BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 12 Judge – Breed ‐Christopher Neilson, Castleton, ON/Group –Jacqueline Stacy, Chapel Hill, NC BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 13 Judge – Breed‐ Jacqueline Stacy, Chapel Hill, NC/Group – Christopher Neilson, Castleton,ON BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 14 Judge Katelon Bajona‐Fox, Nanaimo, BC BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

GROUP VI CLUB OF MANITOBA August 12 Judge – Shona Prebble, Ashburton, NZ BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

SHAMROCK KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB August 19 Judge – Robert Verhulst, Langley, BC BB/Group 3 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 19 Judge – Sheila Verhulst, Langley, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 20 Judge – Lee Anne Bateman, Edmonton, AB BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 20 Judge – Kathleen Anderson‐Wulff, Saskatoon, SK BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 21 Judge – Cheryl Stuber, Irvine, AB BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre August 21 Judge – Grant Townsend, Victoria, BC BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

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PRAIRIE CANINE ACADEMY September 16 Judge – Douglas Gaudin, Woodstock, ON BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre KeeshondWorld.com March 2012 September 16 Judge – Avery Gaudin, Woodstock, ON BB/Group 2 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre September 17 Judge – Frederick Dewsbury, Oakville, ON BB/Group 3 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre September 17 Judge – Larry Kereluke, Winnipeg, MB BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre September 18 Judge Janet Buchanan, Dalmeny, SK BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

LLYODMINSTER KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB September 23 Judge – Tim Doxtater, Surrey, BC BB/Group 1 – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon September 23 Judge – Donald Fitzsimmons, Nepean, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon September 24 Judge – Carmen Haller, Langley, BC BB – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon September 24 Judge – Harold Hutchison, Gloucester, ON BB – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon September 25 Judge – Michael Lanctot, Cornwall, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon September 25 Judge – Patricia Lanctot, Cornwall, ON BB/Group 4 – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cath & Garry Cinnamon

FORT GARRY KENNEL CLUB October 8 Judge – Rita Walker, Morewood, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre October 9 Judge – Ermano Maniero, Lima, Peru BB/Group 2 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre October 10 Judge – Thomas Burke, Charlottetown, PEI BB/Group 1 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

BATTLE RIVER CANINE ASSOCIATION October 21 Judge – Robert Denis, Stittsville, ON BB/Group 1 – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon October 22 Judge – Jean Fournier, Calhoun, GA BB – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon October 23 Judge – Sandra Lex, Toronto, ON BB – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon

RED DEER & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB November 4 Judge – Thomas Alexander, Dugald, MB

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BB/Group 3 – Ch CinnaKEES Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon November 5 Judge – Javier Ramirez, Mexico BB – Ch Cinnakees Christian Louboutin (D) Owner – Cathy & Garry Cinnamon

LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB November 18 Judge – Everett Mincey, Langley, BC BB/Group 4 – Ch Foxfair Hufflepuff (D) Owner – Tonya Schmolke November 19 Judge – Charles Cyopik, Ridgeway, ON BB/Group 3 – Aristokees Thunderbolt (D) Owner – Donna Green BOS – Klompen’s Jazzy Jasmine, CGN (B) Owner – Dianne Bradley/Kathy & Bruce Stewart November 20 Judge – Marilynn Mincey, Langley, BC BB/Group 2 – Ch Foxfair Hufflepuff (D) Owner – Tonya Schmolke BOS – Klompen’s Jazzy Jasmine, CGN (B) Owner – Dianne Bradley/Kathy & Bruce Stewart

WHEAT CITY KENNEL CLUB November 18 Judge – Terill Udenberg, Fort St John, BC BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar, CGN (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre November 19 Judge – Neil Graves, Calgary, AB BB – CH Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar, CGN (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre November 20 Judge – Bud Haverstock, Fort Saskatchewan, AB BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar, CGn (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre

CALGARY KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB December 2 Judge – Garry Allan, Langley, BC BB/Group 4 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar, CGN (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre BOS – Klompen’s Jazzy Jasmine, CGN (B) Owner – Dianne Bradley/Kathy & Bruce Stewart December 3 Judge – Janet Lobb, Brucefield, ON BB – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar, CGN (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre BOS – Klompen’s Jazzy Jasmine, CGN (B) Owner – Dianne Bradley/Suzette Lefebvre December 4 Judge – Michael Woods, St John’s, NFLD BB/Group 2 – Ch Darkenwald Flashpoint At Southcar, CGN (D) Owner – Lynne Hewitt/Suzette Lefebvre BOS – Klompen’s Jazzy Jasmine, CGN (B) Owner – Dianne Bradley/Kathy & Bruce Stewart

ONTARIO REGION SHOWS

SARNIA KENNEL CLUB July 1 Judge ‐ Deborah Graffmann, Kilbride, ON BB/BP – Purrkees Gabriella At Keehill (B) Owner – Jim & Nancy Ellis/Sheila Taylor July 1 Judge – Elaine Whitney, Castleton, ON BB/Group 4 – Purrkees Girls Want To Hav Fun (B) Owner – Sheila Taylor BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed July 4 Judge – James Frederiksen, Knoxville, TN BB/Group 4/BPIG – Purrkees Grand Slam (D) Owner – Sheila Taylor BOS – Ch Purrkees Gabriella At Keehill (B) Owner – Jim & Nancy Ellis/Sheila Taylor July 4 Judge – Michelle Scott, Guelph, ON KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

BB/BP – Purrkees Grand Slam (D) Owner – Shiela Taylor BOS – Ch Purrkees Gabriella At Keehill (B) Owner – Jim & Nancy Ellis/Sheila Taylor

MUSKOKA DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB July 27 Judge – Mike Macbeth, Stouffville, ON BB – Amjukees It’s What I Am (D) Owner – Sandy Kesteven July 27 Judge – Brian Taylor, Burlington, ON BB – Amjukees It’s What I Am (D) Owner – Sandy Kesteven July 28 Judge – Olga Gagne, St Davids, ON BB – Amjukees It’s What I Am (D) Owner – Sandy Kesteven July 28 Judge – David Paterson, Bolton, ON BB – Amjukees It’s What I Am (D) Owner – Sandy Kesteven

GREY‐BRUCE KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB August 2 Judge – Martin Doherty, Orangeville, ON BB/BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed August 2 Judge – Maida Puterman, Norval, ON BB – Owenbriar’s Bewitched (B) Owner – Cindy Lougheed/Linda Owens BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed August 3 Judge – John Peddie, Hamilton, ON BB/BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed August 3 Judge – Sandy Gelinas, Delaware, ON BB – Owenbriar’s Bewitched (B) Owner – Cindy Lougheed/Linda Owens BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed August 4 Judge – Alan Bennett, Beachville, ON BB/BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed

CLUB VI ONTARIO August 6 Judge – Denys Lanssen, Bogota, Columbia BB/BP – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

ST CATHARINES & DISTRICT KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB August 19 Judge – Douglas Gaudin, Woodstock, ON BB/BP/Group 4 – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka August 20 Judge – John Ross, Puslinch, ON BB/BP – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Doubl, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka August 20 Judge – Marilyn O’Neill, Ancaster, ON BB/BP – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

THOUSAND ISLANDS KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB August 19 Judge – Patricia Lanctot, Cornwall, ON BB – Ch Amjukees Fire And Rain (D) Owner – Janice Graves August 19 Judge – Janet Lobb, Brucefield, ON

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BB/Group 2 – Ch Amjukees Fire And Rain (D) Owner – Janice Graves

CORNWALL DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB September 2 Judge – Mary B White, Hudson, OH BB – Ch Amjukees Fire And Rain (D) Owner – Janice Graves

OAKVILLE & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB September 9 Judge – David Ojalvo, Buenos Aires, AR BB/BP – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka September 9 Judge – Allan Brown, Almonte, ON BB/BP – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka September 10 Judge – Enrique Filippini, Buenos Aires, AR BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka September 11 Judge – Thora Brown, Almonte, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

SUDBURY & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB September 16 Judge – Phyllis Pancel, Sudbury, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter September 16 Judge – Jacqueline Rusby, Saint‐Bruno, QC BB/Group 3 – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter September 17 Judge – Donna Conod, Tillsonburg, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter September 17 Judge – Michelle Scott, Guelph, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter September 18 Judge – Heather Langfield, Oshawa, ON BB/Group 2 – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter

PINE RIDGE KENNEL CLUB September 30 Judge – Sandra Lex, Toronto, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka September 30 Judge – Fred Heal, Spencerville, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka October 1 Judge – Thomas Touzel, Vankleek Hill, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka October 1 Judge – John Reeve‐Newson, Toronto, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka October 2 Judge – Michael Woods, St John’s, NFLD BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka October 2 Judge – Richard Meen, Toronto, ON BB/Group 4 – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

NIPISSING KENNEL CLUB October 8 Judge – Morley Thornton, Orillia, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter

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BOS – Ch Wund‐R‐Y I’m A Believer (B) Owner – Grace Chessell/Gary Vetter October 8 Judge – Marilyn Foulds, Rosslyn, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter October 9 Judge – Guy Jeavons, Moffat, ON BB – Wund‐R‐Y‐ Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter October 9 Judge – Bud Haverstock, Fort Saskatchewan, AB BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter BOS – Ch Wund‐R‐Y I’m A Believer (B) Owner – Grace Chessell/Gary Vetter October 10 Judge – Robert Whitney, Castleton, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y I’m A Believer (B) Owner – Grace Chessell/Gary Vetter

LONDON CANINE ASSOCIATION October 14 Judge – Susan Badick, Calgary, AB BB/BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed October 15 Judge – Brenda Newcomb, Palm Springs, CA BB – Ch Cornerstone’s The Gift Was Given (D) Owner – Linda Owens/Jean Leiker BOS – Markwright’s Windswept Taiga (B) Owner – Alecia Novak BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed October 16 Judge – Christopher Neilson, Castleton, ON BB – Ch Cornerstone’s The Gift Was Given (D) Owner – Linda Owens/Jean Leiker BOS/BP – Keesridge The Essence OF Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed

BELLEVILLE & DISTRICT KENNEL CLUB October 21 Judge – Jocelyne Gagne, Welland, ON BB/BP – Keesridge Victory Is Mine (D) Owner – Kelly Wood October 21 Judge – Guy Jeavons, Moffat, ON BB/BP – Keesridge Victory Is Mine (D) Owner – Kelly Wood October 22 Judge – Shirley Limoges, Ottawa, ON BB – Ch Keesbrook Windrift Poise N Ivy (B) Owner – Brenda Brookes

TRILLIUM DOG FANCIERS October 28 Judge – Breed–Peter Laventhall‐Wolfish, Toronto, ON/Group – John Rowton, Corbett, OR BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka October 29 Judge – Gerard Penta, Greensburg, PA BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka October 30 Judge ‐ Frank Sabella, Tampa, FL BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN Owner – Lynn Stepka

GEORGINA KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB November 11 Judge – James Reynolds, Ottawa, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Dail Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka November 12 Judge – Tim Doxtater, Surrey, BC BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka November 13 Judge – Donald Emslie, Surrey, BC BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

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KENT KENNEL KLUB November 18 Judge – Mary White, Hudson, OH BB/Group 3 – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter BOS – Markwright’s Windswept Taiga (B) Owner – Alecia Novak BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed November 18 Judge – Michael Shoreman, Phelpston, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter BOS – Daimler’s Justice For Purrkees (B) Owner – Sheila Taylor BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed November 19 Judge – Thomas Nesbitt, Gananoque, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter BOS – Markwright’s Windswept Taiga (B) Owner – Alecia Novak BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed November 19 Judge ‐ Robert Denis, Stittsville, ON BB/Group 3 – Daimler’s Justice For Purrkees (B) Owner Sheila Taylor BOS – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter BP – Moonshadow’s Ziva V Ruttkay (B) Owner – Ellen Kramer November 20 Judge – Janet Lobb, Brucefield, ON BB – Markwright’s Windswept Taiga (B) Owner – Alecia Novak BOS – Moonshadow’s Phoenix V Ruttkay (D) Owner – Ellen Kramer BP – Moonshadow’s Ziva V Ruttkay (B) Owner – Ellen Kramer November 20 Judge – Marilyn O’Neill, Ancaster, ON BB – Ch Wund‐R‐Y Déjà Vu (D) Owner – Gary Vetter BOS – Ch Simkees Cut From A Diamond (B) Owner – Diana‐Leigh Simpson BP – Moonshadow’s Ziva V Ruttkay (B) Owner – Ellen Kramer

CALEDON KENNEL ASSOCIATION November 25 Judge – Carlos Quinones, Bogota, Columbia BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka November 26 Judge – Dr Robert Smith, St Stephens Church, VA BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

November 27 Judge – Stefan Sinko, Lendava, Slovenia BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

CREDIT VALLEY KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB December 9 Judge – Sue‐Ellyn Rempel, Sandy Hook, MB BB/BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed December 10 Judge – Phyllis Wolfish, Toronto, ON BB/BP – Keesridge The Essence Of Zivah (B) Owner – Amanda Lougheed December 11 Judge – Jack Ireland, Fingal,ON BB – Purrkees Amelia (B) Owner – Neil Woodhams

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ELORA GORGE KENNEL CLUB December 27 Judge – Deborah Graffmann, Kilbride, ON BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka December 28 Judge – Bill Walkey, Sechelt, BC BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka December 29 Judge – Leyda Lucia Perez, Cali, Columbia BB – Keesbrook Perly’s Daily Double, CGN (D) Owner – Lynn Stepka

QUEBEC REGION SHOWS

SOCIETE CANINE DE QUEBEC August 5 Judge – Doris Willis, New Waterford, NS BB/Group 1 – Ch Amjukees Fire And Rain (D) Owner – Janice Graves August 5 Judge – Breed/Group – Edward Wild, Chatham, On / Show – Shona Prebble, Ashburton, NZ BB/Group 1/BIS – Ch Amjukees Fire And Rain (D) Owner – Janice Graves August 6 Judge – Shona Prebble, Ashburton, NZ BB/Group 1 – Ch Amjukees Fire And Rain (D) Owner – Janice Graves

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Send results and photos to : Maria Forman : maria@seasidehighspeed.com Not much happens during the winter in Atlantic Canada, and the show scene is no different! We all snuggle into our homes till Spring arrives!

COBEQUID DOG CLUB Oct 8, 2011 Gr 4 Ch Bijzondere’s Meisje’s Zoontje, breeder/owner Jennifer Bates

ISLAND DOG CLUB Oct 28, 2011 Gr 4 Ch Bijzondere’s Meisje’s Zoontje Oct 30, 2011 Gr 4 Ch Bijzondere’s Meisje’s Zoontje

HALIFAX KENNEL CLUB Can. Ch. Draakring’s Close To The Wind Feb 11, 2012 BOB and Gr 3 Ch Draakring’s Close To The Wind, breeder/owner Jane Ring & Jim Jollimore

BOS Ch Whiskees Silver Wedding Belle, breeder/owner Maria Forman BW Seawinds Pirates Desire, breeder Glady Gates, Co‐Breeder Lynn Patterson, owner Sharon Gates‐ Coolen Feb 12, 2012 BOB Ch Draakring’s Close To the Wind BOS Ch Whiskees Silver Wedding Belle BW Seawinds Pirates Desire

Seawind’s Rocky Shore Seawinds Pirates Desire

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Amanda & Cind_y Lougheed Petrolia & Chatsworth, ON (519) 79+-;291

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by Isabelle Barthès-Courtet, kennel "des Loups grisd'Occitanie” - France

How to become a French champion?

Four qualifiers can be attributed:

EXC. : Excellent (red card) The term is attributed to a dog which comes very close to the standard of the breed ... presented in excellent condition, the dog makes an harmonious and balanced set. It has the "class" and it has excellent posture.

Its superior qualities dominate its little imperfections and it has the characteristics of its sex.

TB: « Très bon » meaning Very good (blue card). The dog is perfectly typed, balanced in its proportions, and it’s in good physical condition.

Some defects "venial" but not morphological, are tolerated. The qualifier can reward only a quality dog!

B: « Bon » Good (green card) This designation is awarded to a dog with characteristics of its breed however showing defaults, only if they are not prohibitive!

AB: « Assez Bon » meaning Pretty good (yellow card) The dog is "typed" but without possessing and, or, not in good physical condition.

For Puppy class (dogs between 9 and 12 months), the judge can make an assessment - « Trèsprometteur » Very promising - « Prometteur » Promising - « Assezprometteur » Pretty promising Depending on the type of show, some certificates can be also attributed: CACS « Certificatd'Aptitude de Conformité au Standard » or Aptitude Certificate of Compliance with Standards The CACS goes to the best male and the best female after the first confrontation of the two "REVIEWS" Open Classes and Labour.

RCACS : « Réserve du Certificatd'Aptitude de Conformité au Standard ».

The RCACS goes to the dog/bitch classed second behind the holder of the CACS. CACIB : « Certificatd'Aptitude au Championnat international de Beauté ».

The certificate is delivered after the first confrontation EXCELLENT in Champion Class with dogs that have obtained the CACS and RCACS. RCACIB : « Réserve du Certificatd'Aptitude au Championnat international de Beauté » The RCACIB goes to the dog/bitch classed second behind the holder of the CACIB. How to obtain the title of « Champion de France de Conformité au Standard ?

It depends on the breed but, for keeshonden in France, you have to obtain: ! The CACS of the « Championn at de France » (only one National exhibition each year) or the CACS of the National show of the breed (only one show organized by each kennel club each year, too) ! The CACS in one of the « Special breed » show organized by the club (about ten each year) ! The CACS in an international show where the CACIB is also attributed. ! The 3 CACS have to be obtained with 3 different judges, including at least a French judge. ! The TAN « Test d’Aptitudes Naturelles » or Test of natural aptitudes (no stressed and aggressive dog, walking in lead and without near the owner and somebody can examine the dog) ! The exam of hip dysplasia with an official advice, necessarily A or B Then, you have 2 months to ask for the approval of the title of France Champion.

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International Show (2264 entries) POITIERS - Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October 2011 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACIB BEST OF BREED In CHAMPION class judged by M. GRIOL Michel : CURACAO HANNIBAL OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) Keeshond Female 1er EXCELLENT CACS - CACIB In OPEN class judged by M. GRIOL Michel : DICKENS SCHWEPPES OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) International Show (1725 entries) PERPIGNAN - Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October 2011 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACS - CACIB BEST OF BREED In INTERMEDIATE classjudged by M. ESCOFFIER Jean-Louis : FLY OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : Mlle ROUFFIE-EPSVIN Annick Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) International Show (3076 entries) METZ - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November 2011 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACS - CACIB In OPEN class judged by M. LENEUF Christian : BENJY VOM SCHARFENSTEIN (Prop : Mme DESRAT Claudette Prod : M. DENGLER Gerd) 1er EXCELLENT BEST OF BREED En classe VETERAN judged by M. LENEUF Christian : ZEUS OF URILYS (Prop : Mme DESRAT Claudette Prod : Mme MICHIELS Linda) National Show (1408 entries) LAVAL - Sunday 27 November 2011 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACS BEST OF BREED In OPEN class judged by M. DELENTE Jean-Luc : FRISCO (Prop : M. MAHE David Prod : M. CELIBERT Stéphane) National Show (1770 entries) NANTES - CACS - Saturday 10 December 2011 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACS In OPEN class judged by M. BARENNE Roger : FRIPOUILLE OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : M. Mme GIRAUD Eric & Myriam Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) 1er EXCELLENT RCACS In INTERMEDIATE class judged by M. BARENNE Roger : FRISCO (Prop : M. MAHE David Prod : M. CELIBERT Stéphane) 1er EXCELLENT BEST OF BREED In CHAMPION class judged by M. BARENNE Roger : CURACAO HANNIBAL OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) TRES PROMETTEUR In PUPPY class judged by M. BARENNE Roger : GIBSON-FUZZIES OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) Keeshond Female 1er EXCELLENT In OPEN class judged by M. BARENNE Roger : DICKENS SCHWEPPES OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth)

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International Show (2398 entries) NANTES - CACIB - Sunday 11 December 2011 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACS - CACIB BEST OF BREED In OPEN class judged by M. ESCOFFIER Jean-Louis : FRIPOUILLE OF BLOOM WHITE (Prop : M. Mme GIRAUD Eric & Myriam Prod : Mme LOIZELET Elisabeth) International Show (3273 entries) BORDEAUX - Sunday 15 January 2012 Keeshond Male 1er EXCELLENT CACS - CACIB In OPEN class judged by Mme LARIVE Jeannette : DOMEI DES SEIGNEURS DE LA VALLEE DE L'ISLE (Prop : Mlle MAUFRAIS Sarah Prod : M. Mlle DIAS RODRIGUES Manuel / BOITELLE Aurélia) TRES PROMETTEUR In PUPPY class judged by Mme LARIVE Jeannette : ESWOOD JAM PARTY AT POLYARI (Prop : M. TAJADA Jose Javier Prod : M. ?)

Keeshond Female 1er EXCELLENT CACS - RCACIB In OPEN class judged by Mme LARIVE Jeannette : ALBA DE POLYARI (Prop : M. TAJADA Jose Javier Prod : M. Mme TAJADA Javier et Maribel) 2e EXCELLENT RCACS In OPEN class judged by Mme LARIVE Jeannette : HISATIS VAN'T KEZENHOEVEKE (Prop : M. DULAIS Raymond Prod : M. Mme GEERENS Karlo / VANHAELEN Marie-Josée) 1er EXCELLENT CACIB BEST OF BREED In CHAMPION class judged by Mme LARIVE Jeannette : DESDEMONA D'ARLANDE (Prop : M. Mme VERAGUE Patrick & Catherine Prod : M. GRANGE Claude) 1er EXCELLENT In YOUNG class judged by Mme LARIVE Jeannette : FIRST-LADY-WOLF DES FEES DU PAYS NOIR (Prop : M. Mme VERAGUE Patrick & Catherine Prod : M. VERAGUE Patrick)

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All of her sculptures are carefully Handcrafted in England with great attention to detail & breed type.

Keeshond Sculpture will be available to view at the Keeshond Club of America National in May 2012. See Trevor Rogers at the National to place your order!

Portrait and Sculpture commissions are available kcpetcollectables@yahoo.co.uk www.cavacast.com

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Kees in the United kingdom

By Lady Karin Hickson - Kichigai Keeshonden

Latest results from England

South Wales Kennel Association 08‐10‐11 Judge(S) Mrs Christine Hughes Dcc Am Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy (Imp Usa) (Mrs J A, Dr K & Mrs S Miles & Cullen) Rdcc Neradmik Secret Affair With Weglaufen (Mrs A C & Mr C E Woods) Bcc Baleissa Catwalk Queen Shcm (Mrs B E & Miss C L Bardsley) Rbcc Neradmik Kisses N Giggles For Esorkess (Mr G R & Mrs S Rose) Bob Am Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy (Imp Usa) (Mrs J A, Dr K & Mrs S Miles & Cullen) Bp Pommary Ruff N'ready At Valindale (Messrs M & D & Mrs L Matthews)

Midland Counties 27‐10‐11 Judge Jean Davies From an entry of 40 with 8 absentees the judge found her BOB to be the well‐known import Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy (Imp USA)

D,CC. Miles & Cullen's Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy (Imp USA) R, DCC. Day's Ch Allforus Dice Master For Spitzcav JW ShcM B,CC. Austin's Chotahkees Truly Gorgeous R, BCC. Brewer's Helkeesen Surfin Honey BP. Watson's Pommary Elite N'klassic

British Utility Breeds December 2011 Judge Mrs Gina Peterson Giving Challenge Certificates for the first time Gina awarded Best Of Breed to Pattison's Eastkees Idle Chatter.

DCC, Day's Ch Allforus Dice Master For Spitzcav Jw ShCM RDCC, Brunt's Sueacres Iced Diamond Of Zandvoort BCC, Pattison's Eastkees Idle Chatter RBCC, Pattison's Eastkees Winter Mist BP, Matthews' Pommary Ruff N'ready At Valindale

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Ladies Kennel Asssociation December 2011 This is the last Championship show of the year with Keeshond classes Mr R Oldham was our judge with 41 dogs present on the day Best Of Breed Pattison's Eastkees Winter Mist who was handled by her new owner David Matthews of the Valindale Kennnel

DCC, Miles & Cullen's Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy (Imp) RDCC, Brunt's Sueacres Iced Diamond Of Zandvoort BCC, Pattison's Eastkees Winter Mist RBCC, Pattison's Eastkees Idle Chatter BP, Wilson's Gallowtree Me And My Gal

This gave us our top dog of the year as Miles & Cullen's Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy (Imp) Best puppy was Pommary Ruff N'ready At Valindale (Messrs M & D & Mrs L Matthews)

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The Keeshond Club Open Show 28­01­12 Judge: Lady Karin Hickson Thank you to the committee for asking me to judge this show. It was a wonderful day with many super dogs to go over.

Minor Puppy Dog – 6 a beautiful class of puppy’s with placing’s that will change many times.

1st : Day’s Foxifayre Pieces Of Eight Among Spitzcav, 6 month old baby with a beautiful compact square body, dark eye and neat ears, well off for bone and strait front, he has the look of being stuffy in neck due to the depth of coat, however does have enough neck when gone over. Coat colour has to finish clearing but all markings are just starting to show through. This is complimented by short back and high set tight tail. Moved and showed well for one so young 2nd : Reed’s Byquy Because You Can, 7 months old slightly less balanced at the moment, however he has a decent head piece with a dark eye leading onto a moderate neck with good front assembly. Coat and colour coming in, has the required marking Moved well.

3rd : Barton’s Collcrist Maximus Puppy Dog ‐ 2 1st : Eggleston’s Bert Von Ricara (Imp) 10 months attending his first UK show, a dog who took your eye as he came in the ring. A decent sized dog with a contrast of light and dark coat colour, with a harsh texture to it, a dark eye with neat ears and a moderate reach of neck, leading to a well laid shoulder and straight legs. Moved well Lost out in challenge due to being tiered but his day will come I am sure. BPDRBPIS 2nd : Tew’s Bargeway Keen To Rumble, nice honest dog with a nice head and eye mouth correct, colour not as clear as one but coming nicely. Well made with high set tail.

Junior Dog – 3/1wd 1st : Bennett’s Zandvoort Dream Stone, Square dog with correct shoulder placement leading to straight legs and cat like feet. Foxy head with a dark eye and neat ears, Would like better bite. Moved well once settled.

2nd : Burwin & Tedrow’s Hoadsberg Alexei Square dog but I would like more neck to finish picture, has good colour and size moved well in front, good head and ears.

Special Yearling Dog – 6, 1ab 1st : Wadmore Smith’s Hunnivoles Woody Valentine, Nicely built dog with a brisk sharp movement, deep chest and straight front, is very well marked and of a good size would just

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like a darker eye. Moved well.

2nd : Lindsay’s Enreveyar Exceptional At Mezand, not as compact as 1, but a nicely put together dog with correct colour and coat texture, moved well.

3rd : Eggleston’s Bert Von Ricara (Imp) Novice Dog ‐ 2 1st : Burwin & Tedrow’s Hoadsberg Alexei, Repeat from 2nd in Junior 2nd : Silvester’s Whizzkees Onyx Silver, very short boy with a well shaded coat and colour, moved well on his soundly made body.

Post Graduate Dog – 3, 1ab 1st : Henman & Peterson’s Doctor Zhivago Square dog with good head and small ears, Nice tight tail, coat of good definition of colour and texture. Good angulations good movement.

2nd : Painter’s Hunnivoles Song Of Solomon, not quite the shape of 1st small ears but lighter eye than I prefer. Nice definition to coat colour, moved well on straight front legs and correctly angled rear legs.

Limit Dog‐ 8, 6ab 1st : Sueacres Iced Diamond Of Zandvoort, Short compact dog, so well balanced with a Moderate reach of neck. Showed with ease and moved so well, good head and eye nice texture to coat, nice bone with good cat feet. Best Dog BOS 2nd : Pattison’s Eastkees Don’t Say A Word, this dog has a wonderful outline with good bone and angulation high set tail on level back unfortunately was not happy on the move.

Open Dog ‐ 3 1st : Day’s Ch Allforus Dice Master At Spitzcav Jw ShCM, a short coupled dog who standing gives a beautiful outline with a high set tail and is groomed to perfection. Good masculine head and eye with a true masculine expression was not happy in the challenge as with different handler RBD 2nd : Pattison’s Ch Eastkees One More Chance, Compact dog with excellent bone leading to good feet. Good head eyes dark.. Coat changing at moment, so colour not as good as could be.

3rd : Hill’s Plymkees First Edition ShCM Veteran Dog – 3 3 lovely dogs who will change places on a different day 1st : Miles’ Allforus Frosting Over Lekkerbek Jw ShCM, A dog I have always liked and judged as a youngster. Although not the biggest dog he is beautifully put together with a good head and eye, good bone small neat ears and a dark eye, Harsh coat with contrast of

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colour. Moved out nicely both fore and aft. BV 2nd : Wadmore Smith’s Rossvale Latin Lover, Larger dog with good colour and texture good head with correct dentition moved and showed well.

3rd : Austin’s Chotahkees What A Dream Breeders Open Dog ‐ 3 1st : Luckhurst’s Gavimir Checkmate, Masculine head and decent forefront with moderate neck, square outline and good tail set. Dark eye and small ears Moved well in front.

2nd : Hill’s Plymkees Cool Dude ShCM, Larger dog, good head and neck, good definition in coat colour moved ok in front.

3rd : Burwin & Tedrow’s Hoadsberg Alexi Minor Puppy Bitch – 7, 2ab‐ What an absolute class of beautiful babies which will change places many times as they mature.

1st : Bell’s Foxifayre Hidden Treasure Allforus, this little lady took my eye as she came in the ring. Square balanced puppy with real showy attitude good straight front on correct shoulders and moderate neck. Dark eye and good mouth. Colour just starting to come in, the tightest of tails, moved well, this is one I could take home. Will watch her progress with interest. BPB BPIS 2nd : Reed’s Byquy Because Of You, Close up to 1 but not quite the balance at moment, colour coming in feminine head, with moderate neck but slightly larger ears than 1, dark eye and moved out well on loose lead.

3rd : Stubbings’ Wedding Belle Puppy Bitch – 4, 2ab 1st : Luckhurst’s Gavimir Black Swan, Larger more mature puppy with a dark eye, correct head proportions with facial markings showing. Presented in immaculate condition with a good coat colour and condition showed and moved well.

2nd : Redler & Wheatley’s Foxifayre Treasure Trove. Younger pup, at just 6 months of age.

Nicely made however unhappy on the move today. Good proportions throughout with colour just showing through.

Junior Bitch – 6, 1ab 1st : Austin’s Chotahkees Truly Gorgeous, square compact bitch with a wedge shaped head, dark ivy ears would have liked a darker eye but did not detract from typical Kees

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expression. Profuse coat, of clear colour and harsh texture. Well off for bone and moved well.

2nd : Hopkins’ Torrikees Shakira Among Serenaubach nice compact bitch with good head and expression good front but carrying a bit of weigh. Correct coat and colour 3rd : Newman’s Leazehond Moondust Cascade Special Yearling Bitch ‐ 4 1st : Wadmore Smith’s Hunnivoles Pepsi Rock, Square outline on a very feminine bitch, small neat ears, well placed shoulders with straight legs on cat feet. Well shaded black and silver coat, of correct texture. With a profuse tail set well on back. Moved well 2nd : Saunders’ Liefkees Annabel, bitch of correct coat colour and texture, dark eyes and neat ears set well on head, well off for bone moved well in front but slightly close behind 3rd : Austin’s Chotahkees Enchantress Novice Bitch – 5, 2ab 1st : Luckhurst’s Gavimir Black Swan, 1st puppy bitch 2nd : Lewis’ Leazehond Brightstar Night, Coat of dark contrasting colour, lighter in bone than 1, moved well but has a tendency to stand 10‐2 in front.

3rd : Redler & Wheatley’s Pommary Almost An Angel Post Graduate Bitch – 6, 3ab 1st : Saunders’ Liefkees Angelica Well put together bitch with nice head and shoulders leading to straight legs and good feet. Clear coat colour with nice texture good tail set moved out well.

2nd : Jackson’s Reesburg Misty Rainbow larger bitch with coat of good colour dark eyes and neat ears, well‐constructed throughout with good movement.

3rd : Harding’s Amikirs Amour Limit Bitch – 6, 4ab 1st : Lindsay’s Enreveyar Mystic Star By Mezanda, larger bitch feminine head with good markings, dark eye and neat correctly set ears. Moderate neck leading to well put together shoulders on clean legs level topline and well set tail, showed and moved well.

2nd : Rose’s Nerdamik Kisses N Giggles For Esorkees Small bitch with good shape dark colour but not as clear as 1 as had brown tinges to her coat and sooty markings below hocks has a tendency to over stretch at the rear on standing.

Open Bitch – 7, 2ab 1st : Matthews’ Eastkees Winter Mist, striking bitch who takes your eye as she comes in the ring on a loose lead showing of her free movement. Clear crisp colour definition on coat,

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correct front and rear angulations. Has a real foxy head with a dark eye and small ears. Has a beautiful tail set high on her back Pleased to award her Best Bitch and eventually Best in Show.

2nd : Austin’s Ch Valindale Darling Girl For Chotahkees Jw, Another bitch of quality who I have judged before .larger girl to 1 but correctly made with correct markings and coat colour. Correct head proportions with nice eye and ear placement, moved out well.

3rd : Pattison’s Ch Eastkees Idle Chatter Veteran Bitch – 7, 2ab 1st : Lindsay’s Mezanda Teachers Pet, Nice size bitch with correct dentition dark eyes and small ears, has a coat of clear defined colour variation with harsh texture and clear undercoat. Well set tail with tight curl. Moved well.

2nd : Saunders’ Ch Liefkees Albertine enjoying her day out and made sure we all knew she was there. Good head and expression, mouth just showing its age silver and black coat of longer lengh than 1 moved well.

3rd : Stubbings’ Norkees Special Edition At Vandersee Breeders Open Bitch – 8, 2ab 1st : Gregory’s Ch Amikirs Adorabubble Jw, Excels in head and neck, level top line, leading to profuse tail which is high set, moved well in rear RBB RBIS 2nd : Saunders’ Liefkees Adelina. Honest bitch what you see is what you get. Shorter coat length with clear defined colour good head and neck with a dark eye and ivy leaf shaped ears. Has enough bone and moved well.

3rd : Stubbings’ Vandersee Autumnal Mist Brace: 1 1st : Saunders’, well matched pair who moved in unison once settled.

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4/7/99 – 28/12/11 We just wanted to say a big thank you to Beth Blankenship for letting us have our beautiful boy.

Sparky had a great time in the UK after arriving in 2005, quickly becoming a British champion, among many other wins.

We are so glad we got to share our lives with him.

3/5/98 - 23/1/12 Maddie lived up to her name and was the naughtiest show dog but we loved her for her character.

She still managed to win 1CC with BOB and 2 reserve CC's and at 13, won Vintage bitch and the oldest veteran in show under Kathy Stewart at the North of England Keeshond Club Championship show in August 2011.

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Alison and Ivan Passmore torrikees@talk21.com

“yankees” Kees in the usa

I am sad to report that there have not been any results submitted for the united States.

The United States is where the rest of the Keeshond World looks to for results and show dogs!!

If anyone would like to report on the show scene in the USA, please contact me directly magazine@keeshondworld.com I sent a plea out via Facebook and the email lists for some results, to which only 6 people responded.

Thank you to Glady Gates (Canada!) for submitting the entries and results, Ruthanne Seibert, Heather Myers, Beth Blankenship, Kelli Denton and Megan McLoughlin for submitting some photos for the Westminster show!

Westminster Keeshond Entries KEESHOND Judge: Mr. Richard Beauchamp Day: February 13, 2012 Time: 9:30 Ring: 2 5 GCH Ruttkay Chance Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 19304101 Date of Birth: March 16, 2008 Breeder: Stewart D Wert Jr & Doris M Wert & L Mae Evans Sire: Ch Ruttkay Jim Porter's Tribear Dam: Ch Tri-Bear Hotchevee Ruttkay Owner: Megan McLoughlin 6 GCH Summerwind's Rumor Has It Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 22889002 Date of Birth: April 03, 2009 Breeder: Jean Gauchat-Hargis & Joshua Hargis Sire: Ch Valindale Story Teller Dam: Ch Summerwind Double Trouble Swankee Owner: Jean Gauchat-Hargis & Joshua Hargis

GCH Ruttkay Chance photo submitted by Megan McLoughlin

 7 GCH Wyndjamr's Winward Isle RN Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 10584802 Date of Birth: August 25, 2005 Breeder: Robin Skinner & Kenneth J Skinner Sire: Ch Windrift's Wyndjamr Futures Dam: Ch Wyndjamr's Clear Skies Ahead Owner: Anita Williams & Robin Skinner 8 GCH Shamrock's Captain Stormalong Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 18692201 Date of Birth: December 13, 2007 Breeder: Shannon Kelly & Sue Ritchie Sire: Ch Keesbrook's Firebolt Dam: Ch Shamrock's C'Est Fini O'Marit Owner: Bill & Wanda Milwee

photo submitted by Megan McLoughlin

9 GCH Woodhill's Stealing The Trust Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 18304006 Date of Birth: September 06, 2007 Breeder: Jeremy & Brenda Gilliam & Heather Myers Sire: Ch Cara Head Of The Class Dam: Woodhill's Cara Legacy Owner: Heather Myers GCH Woodhill's Stealing The Trust Photo submitted by Heather Myers

10 Ch Bonnyvale's Paperback Writer By Wolfers Fortrumpet Breed: Keeshond Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 24682601 Date of Birth: October 04, 2009 Breeder: Darlene Bosch & Rob & Bonnie Fowler Sire: Ch Shakota's Shot In The Dark Dam: Ch Bonnyvale's Picture Of Wolfers Owner: Beth Blankenship 11 Ch Trumpet's Wind It Up ABSENT Breed: Keeshond Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 16185301 Date of Birth: February 27, 2007 Breeder: Beth Blankenship & Jane Turnage Sire: Ch Trumpet's Walk This Way Dam: Ch Trumpet's For Your Eyes Only Owner: Beth Blankenship

Ch Bonnyvale's Paperback Writer By Wolfers Fortrumpet Photo submitted by Beth Blankenship

 12 GCH Trumpet's Ticket To Ride ABSENT Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NM 92631801 Date of Birth: November 07, 2001 Breeder: Beth Blankenship Sire: Ch Trumpet's Send In The Clowns Dam: Ch Trumpet's Blowin' In The Wind Owner: Beth Blankenship 14 Ch Trumpet's It's Good To Be King Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 18340901 Date of Birth: October 03, 2007 Breeder: Beth Blankenship Sire: Ch Shakota's Shot In The Dark Dam: Ch Trumpet's Tainted Love Owner: Beth Blankenship

photo submitted by Megan McLoughlin

15 GCH Baronwood Infinity And Beyond Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 19897603 Date of Birth: April 19, 2008 Breeder: Dennis Lehouillier & Donna Smith & Darlene Bosch Sire: Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy Dam: Ch Bonnyvales S'Mply Irresist'Ble Owner: Kelli Denton 16 GCH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant To Be Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 21389801 Date of Birth: August 26, 2008 Breeder: Darlene Bosch & Patricia Stroud Sire: Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy Dam: Ch Bonnyvale's Simply Sinful Owner: Dr Bill & Pat Stroud & Darlene Bosch & Donna Smith 17 GCH Athena Glitter Girl ABSENT Breed: Keeshond Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 20695901 Date of Birth: July 24, 2008 Breeder: Jennifer Sturgeon & Jeffrey A Sturgeon Sire: Ch Quest Stand By Me Dam: Ch Athena Amara Owner: Gabrielle Sturgeon & Jennifer Sturgeon

photo submitted by Megan McLoughlin

 18 GCH Shainakees Abundant Asset Is Mercy Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 24813701 Date of Birth: October 02, 2009 Breeder: Ruthann Seibert & Suzette Lefebvre Sire: GCH Windrifts Non-Negotiable Asset Dam: Ch Darkenwald Chase Away Th' Blues Owner: Ruthann Seibert & Suzette Lefebvre 19 Ch Daveren's Der Bear Jude At Masada ABSENT Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 26258102 Date of Birth: March 15, 2010 Breeder: Jill Eastman Sire: GCH Legend's Purple Reign Dam: Daveren's Swim N With Gators Owner: Roger B Baskin

GCH Shainakees Abundant Asset Is Mercy Photo submitted by Ruthanne Seibert

Westminster 2012 Winners KEESHOND Judge: Mr. Richard Beauchamp Day: February 13, 2012 Time: 9:30 Ring: 2

15 GCH Baronwood Infinity And Beyond Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 19897603 Date of Birth: April 19, 2008 Breeder: Dennis Lehouillier & Donna Smith & Darlene Bosch Sire: Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy Dam: Ch Bonnyvales S'Mply Irresist'Ble Owner: Kelli Denton

GCH Baronwood Infinity And Beyond Photo submitted by Kelli Denton

10 Ch Bonnyvale's Paperback Writer By Wolfers Fortrumpet Breed: Keeshond Sex: Bitch AKC: NP 24682601 Date of Birth: October 04, 2009 Breeder: Darlene Bosch & Rob & Bonnie Fowler Sire: Ch Shakota's Shot In The Dark Dam: Ch Bonnyvale's Picture Of Wolfers Owner: Beth Blankenship

9 GCH Woodhill's Stealing The Trust Breed: Keeshond

Sex: Dog AKC: NP 18304006 Date of Birth: September 06, 2007 Breeder: Jeremy & Brenda Gilliam & Heather Myers Sire: Ch Cara Head Of The Class Dam: Woodhill's Cara Legacy Owner: Heather Myers

16 GCH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant To Be Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 21389801 Date of Birth: August 26, 2008 Breeder: Darlene Bosch & Patricia Stroud Sire: Ch Kemonts Skyline's Game Boy Dam: Ch Bonnyvale's Simply Sinful Owner: Dr Bill & Pat Stroud & Darlene Bosch & Donna Smith

5 GCH Ruttkay Chance Breed: Keeshond Sex: Dog AKC: NP 19304101 Date of Birth: March 16, 2008 Breeder: Stewart D Wert Jr & Doris M Wert & L Mae Evans Sire: Ch Ruttkay Jim Porter's Tribear Dam: Ch Tri-Bear Hotchevee Ruttkay Owner: Megan McLoughlin

photo submitted by Megan McLoughlin

This dog was shown once and hated it, but he has certainly proved his worth as a stud dog and I think he thoroughly enjoyed that!

Storm has produced 12 Champions and many Champion grandchildren.

He can be found in the pedigree’s of dogs all over the world.

He is a very special boy and I can never thank Val Tew of Bargeway Keeshonds Uk enough for allowing Storm to come down under.

Storm is now 12!

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Strikers first puppies have just hit the ring!

PHPT Negative ‐ Available at Stud

Calivale Keeshonds Sydney Australia

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Sire of Multiple Champions ‐ PHPT Negative ‐

Sire of Quality Puppies Available at Stud

Calivale Keeshonds Sydney Australia

calivale@ozemail.com.au www.calivalekeeshonds.com

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Sire: Dam:

Owners:

CHIC #75297 Ch. Arklow’s Chances Are Ch. SouthCar’s Sunkist Darkenwald

Lynne Hewitt SouthCar Keeshonden southcar@sasktel.net 306‐453‐6092 306‐577‐9590

Suzette Lefebvre Darkenwald Keeshonden

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OFA Hips Good, OFA Elbows Normal Sire: Dam:

Owners:

Ch. Dreamwood’s Jingle Bell Rock Ch. Koanne Darkenwald Blue Velvet

Lynne Hewitt SouthCar Keeshonden southcar@sasktel.net 306-453-6092 306-577-9590 KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

Suzette Lefebvre Darkenwald Keeshonden

Keillor is now retired as a stud dog, but his exceptional type and temperament have made a significant impact on the breed. Thank you to all who have used him at stud and achieved amazing things with his puppies.

Date of Birth: 6/2002 Breeder: Paula Lewis

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Having achieved all the wins that he possibly can Luca retired from the regular show ring at the age of 3!

One of his most memorable wins was his Best in Specialty Show under Ms Robin Stark of StarKees Keeshonds USA Luca has also proven himself as a wonderful sire from his first litter son BISS[o] Aust Ch Keez Kause For Koncern already following in his footsteps.

Son Aust Ch Keez Karbon Kopy and daughter Aust Ch Keez Me Myself N I Whelped: July 29, 2007 Sire: NZ Grand Ch Carleesh Double Dutch Dam: NZ Ch Clandara T’s Anouska PHPT Negative by Test Patellas Tight Hips: B2 Elbows 0/0 Luca is available approved bitches.

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Owned &handled by Cheri & Trevor Rogers Keez Keeshonden Melbourne Australia www.keezkeeshonden.net

A Best in Show , Best in Specialty Show , Multi Best of Breed and consistent Group winner himself.

Harvey has sired some lovely, consistent winning dogs: ruBISS / BISS[o] Aust Ch Keez If The Shoe Fits, MruBIS Aust Ch Keez I C U Watchin Me, ruBISS Aust Ch Keez Everybodyz Talkin, Aust Ch Keez Que Sera Sera Aust Ch Keez Miss Demeanour

Whelped: May 20 2004 Sire: Aust Ch Keez Flash O Lightning Dam: ruBISS Aust Ch Greendoss QueenOHart PHPT Negative by Test Patellas Tight Hips Good Elbows 0/0

Owner, bred and handled Cheri & Trevor Rogers Keez Keeshonden Melbourne Australia www.keezkeeshonden.net

Harvey is available at stud to approved bitches.

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Already a Multi Best in Specialty Open Show Winner.

Standing or Moving, a nice, sound boy..

Naturally.

Whelped : October 14, 2010 Sire: MBIS / MBISS Aust Grand & NZ Ch Keeswey The Marksman At Keez (imp NZ) Dam: Aust Grand Ch Keez Tayla Maid Konner is PHPT negative by descent Patellas: Tight He will be available at stud to approved bitches after his health testing is completed in October 2012.

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Owner, bred and handled Cheri & Trevor Rogers Keez Keeshonden Melbourne Australia www.keezkeeshonden.net

Ferris visited England last summer to spend some time with Joan Miles (Lekkerbek). Attending shows for just part of the year, he gathered enough CC's to end the year as Top Keeshond!

He is available at stud to select bitches during his visit.

Date of Birth: 11/2004 Breeder: Jan Corrington

Please feel free to contact us for further information Kristen Cullen DVM kcullen@prodigy.net

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We’re so proud of our wonderful sweet boy Tux who came to live with us from the Famous Trumpets Kennels in America. He was Royally bred, his father and grandfather were both Top Dog in America and his mother has produced seven Champions.

His wins include two CCs Crufts and Welks and a Best in Show.

Winner of the Keeshond Club Ch Bingo Rose Bowl for Top Stud Dog and The North of England Galdrik Cup for Top Stud Dog most wins by his kids at Championship Show 2011

He is the sire of Four Champions Am Ch Imagine Just So Am Ch Imagine Harry Potter both Agility winners Am Ch Soleils Original Fire and Dk Ch Zandvoort Peter Pan Top Dog in Denmark 2011

Our Dogs Top Puppy 2011 Hunnivoles Woody Valentine JW RCC & Puppy Group 1 Zandvoort Dream Machine 1CC & 3 RCC Zandvoort What’s in a Dream RCC Hunnivoles Pepsi Rock RCC and Top Junior 2011

Tux is owned & loved by

Gill & Chris Brunt 01709‐839596

www.zandvoortkeeshonds.co.uk

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Colonel finished his championship at the Buckeye Keeshond Specialty with his 5th major; then finished his Grand Championship in short order with several group placements along the way. He was also awarded a Select Award at the KCA 75th Anniversary show under Breeder/Judge Joan Czarnyszka. His first litter has recently started showing, with Olefort Betsy Ross obtaining a major at her first show, and BOS in Sweeps. He has a CHIC#, with OFA Good, Eyes, Knees, Elbows normal.

Sire: BIS/BISS Am. CH. Shakota's Shot In The Dark, RN, HOF, ROM Dam: Trumpet's Love Me Do (pointed) Whelped: 7/24/07 He has a CHIC#, with OFA Good, Eyes, Knees, Elbows normal.

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Angela Curtis Olefort Keeshonden Georgia, USA olefort@hotmail.com

As a young dog, Bing was RWD from the 12‐18 month class at the KCA 1st show in San Francisco, CA, and BBX class winner in CO. Two puppies from his first litter are already pointed.

Sire: Am. BIS/BISS Can. CH. Trumpet's Put A Spell On You, HOF Dam: Am CH. Trumpet's O'Christmas Tree Whelped: 12/14/06 He has a CHIC# with OFA Good Hips, Elbows, Knees and Eyes Normal.

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Angela Curtis Olefort Keeshonden Georgia, USA olefort@hotmail.com

Multi All Breeds Group 2 Awards Multi Keeshond Specialties and All Breeds In Show Awards International Purina Spring Fair 2011 'Cody' wins RUBOB to Aust Ch Rymiska Solo Man who took BOB

Owner: Tracey Parker Kenthurst, NSW, Australia t_parker_88@hotmail.com +61 438 407 497

Sire : Rymiska Baggy Jeans Dam : Rymiska R JS Pride Whelped: November 1, 2008 PHPT Negative by descent

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ALL BREEDS BEST IN SHOW 2011 CONSECUTIVE BEST IN KEESHOND OPEN SPECIALTY SHOW April & October 2011 Multi Group 1 Awards Group 2 Award Best Of Breed at the prestigous International Purina Spring Fair 2011 Res Challenge at 14 months of age – Sydney Royal 2011 Multiple Classes In Show at Numerous All Breeds Shows

Progeny: Solo has sired two litters of which four will be competing in the show ring during 2012. >Multi Puppy In Show Winner Rymiska Ring A Ring A Rosie and half way to her title at 8 months of age >Baby Puppy In Show Winner Rymiska Kizashi >Rymiska Grand Duke >Rymiska Sasha Fierce

Owner: Tracey Parker Kenthurst, NSW, Australia t_parker_88@hotmail.com +61 438 407 497

Sire : Rymiska Out In Style Dam : Rymiska Last Edition Whelped: December 5, 2009 PHPT Negative KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

Cubit is our youngest at Skyline. His show career has been (and likely will be) limited due to family obligations, but he has excelled in the specialty arena! We look forward to seeing what this very correct, great tempered double Keillor grandson can produce!

Date of Birth: 11/2009 Breeder: Kristen and Susan Cullen

Please feel free to contact us for further information Kristen Cullen DVM kcullen@prodigy.net

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He was Winners Dog at the 2008 KCA National at 7 months of age. All of his points were obtained at Keeshond specialties across the country from Washington state to Pennsylvania. He was brought out just for the 75th Keeshond National as a young champion where he was chosen as the Select Dog to the Breed winner. This gave him a 5pt major towards his Grand Championship, which he now has completed.

You can see kids sired by Louie in the US & Finland so far.

Beth Blankenship Trumpet Show Dogs Lake City, South Carolina USA www.trumpetkeeshond.com beth@trumpetkeeshond.com

Louie is PHPT negative by descent and has OFA Excellent Hips and clear for the following: ELBOWS, KNEES, HEART and CERF tested clear on eyes.

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Bentley is shown here winning the Heart of America Keeshond Specialty this past November at 10 years of age. And, then in December, he leads his family to a 2nd in the Non‐ Sporting group for the Eukanuba Breeders Stakes and takes the 1st Award of Excellence and Best Bred By in Breed and Group 4 in Bred By Groups.

Beth Blankenship Trumpet Show Dogs Lake City, South Carolina USA www.trumpetkeeshond.com beth@trumpetkeeshond.com

We have a litter due mid‐ March by this senior....we feel blessed to have gotten this natural mating!

We also have plenty of frozen stored

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Seeker was a top ranked dog in the USA for almost 6 years and a top ranked dog in Canada for 4 years.

Seeker is a joy to live with, a gentleman with the girls that are being bred to him, likes to be "daddy" to all puppies at my house.

Sire: CH Sherwood's Silversmith HOF, ROMX Dam: CH B MI Captivating Casey CD, CGC Whelped: May 9, 2003 OFA Hips ‐ Good Stifles ‐ Vet confirmed okay Thyroid ‐ Normal PHPT ‐ Negative by decent

Terri VanSchyndel, Breeder/Owner/Handler Wund‐R Y Keeshonden 4795 Hazel Lane Abrams, WI 54101 920‐217‐9551 www.wundrykees.freeservers.com wundrykees@juno.com

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By Stefani M Cohen LCSW-R

ABOUT STEFANI

Stefani has over 20 years of experience working with families and children, with a concentration of families of children with special needs.

In addition to counselling, she provides animal assisted therapy and humane education programs together with her dog, Fozzie.

The last time I wrote about Keeshonden it was about how my beloved Mugsy had crossed the Rainbow Bridge and our new friend, Fozzie, had entered from stage left, or perhaps more accurately, from Chicago. As you may remember, 24 hours after Mugsy died I was on Facebook looking for a new friend. Diane Benz, a highly reputable breeder contacted me about a male puppy she had who would make a wonderful therapy dog.

On February 13, 2010 we headed to La Guardia Airport to pick up our bundle of joy. When we met Mr. Blue, aka Daimler’s Divine Justice, he was very excited and energetic. He was a far cry from the sedentary senior dog we were used to. I felt like a new mother. We had adopted Mugsy when he was 1 ½ years old. He came with basic obedience and a sweet disposition. He also had some anxiety from his previous home situation. He was raised by a young couple who ended up getting divorced and I am pretty sure there was a lot of yelling in the home. And, I have a strong suspicion that he may have been hit with newspapers. My children were 12 and 15 and Mugsy fit right into the family. And, as far as I can remember, not a single shoe or slipper ever entered his mouth.

As a clinical social worker and therapist who works primarily with children and their families, I understood anxiety. We took things slowly with Mugsy and desensitized him to balloons and other things that waved in the wind. Loud noises such as thunder or Heaven forbid, the smoke alarm, would cause him to shake and shiver.

If the burglar alarm went off by mistake or if it was being serviced I would put Mugsy in the car and he was much happier there. As all Keeshonden lovers know, what makes this breed so special is their sweetness and sensitivity. However, early experiences can have major effects on them. My fuzzy nephew Kobe Bear was kept in a garage for the first year of his life and he was lonely and barked a lot. This breed needs to be part of the family and doesn’t do well if they are left out.

When my sister adopted Kobe Bear he too was very anxious. He is much more confident now after being in a loving home. Knowing all this, I decided to get a puppy so we could avoid early traumas. The plan for this new puppy was to have him become a trained therapy dog. What I didn’t count on was that I would be traumatized going from a senior dog to a non‐stop ball of fluff.

After trying many different names on for size we settled on Fozzie Bear. He is named after one of Jim Hensen’s Muppets who is known for his good nature and practical jokes. Little did I know how true this would turn out to be.

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The first night I got up several times to take him out (OH, did I forget to mention that the winter of 2010 on the East coast was one of the coldest and snowiest?) Diane Benz, his breeder was wonderful and answered all my questions. She told me that he should be able to go through the night almost immediately and she was right.

So, at least we were well rested for the circus during the day. Three days after Fozzie arrived we met with a trainer who had been recommended for temperament testing.

Because I wanted Foz to be a therapy dog I thought we should make sure he would be suited for it. The trainer said Fozzie was anxious (apparently he could tell this by how Fozzie put his legs over the trainer’s arms when he was picked up!) I chalked this up to his leaving the only home he had known. My mother’s intuition told me that this puppy was confident and affable. He is also very affectionate. I’m glad I trusted my intuition because I was right ‐ Fozzie is sweet and respectful of other dogs.

We had a crate for Fozzie at night but I was more comfortable having him in an exercise pen during the day.

He would cry and bark to come out and get some attention. I totally reinforced this by picking him up and taking him out when he barked. I have to laugh because when I work with parents whose children are having tantrums I tell them that under no condition should they pay attention to the tantrum.

When Fozzie would come out to play he would run around like a maniac, going under furniture, grabbing shoes all while being absolutely adorable. BF (Before Fozzie) I used to leave my shoes out and about, but Fozzie taught me to stow them away in closets or put them up high ‐ especially my $100 Merrell’s with fleece in them. So, I learned to be a little neater.

Housebreaking him was another adventure.

We started him on paper but the original trainer said this would be confusing and to start taking him out. Did I mention this was one of the coldest winters in a long time? So every hour or so I would bundle up and if I was lucky get my boots on before my little fuzz butt piddled on the floor. Once we got the timing right he was actually housebroken pretty quickly.

I learned to see the world from a puppy’s vantage point. Any crumb, newspaper, tissue in the bathroom wastepaper basket, shoe etc. seemed to be fair game for him.

We are fortunate that while he might have chewed all kinds of foreign objects he usually didn’t ingest them. This includes my daughter’s paycheck. I went out to meet a client one evening. I left my husband and the Fozzinator at home. Fozzie was loose but sleeping when I left.

When I returned, my husband was where I had left him, at the computer. Fozzie was sleeping in another room ‐right near a pile of paper scraps.

I screamed when I realized what they were and spent the next 3 hours trying to tape them back to together. Apparently, he had jumped up and snagged it off a table. When I finally told my daughter, who is a teacher, that she would have to ask for another one she replied, “Do you mean I’m going to have to tell my principal that the DOG ate my paycheck?”

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What I learned from this is that a quiet puppy, unless he’s truly asleep is a dog that needs to be watched.

It’s the same for young children. I also learned that dogs have a knack for knowing what has value to us and that seems to be what they go for. I suppose it’s the same thing when toddlers always want the remote or cell phone.

I learned to anticipate joggers outside, doorbells (real or on television), motorcycles, people on bikes ‐ basically anything that moved or made noise. All of the above would send him into a tizzy. I saw the world with fresh eyes, paying attention to lots of things that I had once ignored. Through training Fozzie learned that if I could sense the “danger” before he did, and say “watch me” and give him a treat at the same time he became more interested in me and the jogger could actually run by us. Another thing I learned is that training, hard work and repetition is very important. Just like limit setting is with children. I also learned never to underestimate the value of a good treat to a Keeshond.

While we were training Fozzie he was training my husband and me. I know this trick very well. It goes like this: Fozzie finds something important such as my brassiere, Gerry’s slippers or the sports sections. Then he comes to find you and shows you what he has.

Then the humans ask for the item back, the dog runs to the living room still with the said item, the humans go to the kitchen to get a treat and the dog drops the item and comes into the kitchen for the treat. THEN the humans try and get back to the item before the dog does. Fozzie makes sure we do this several times a day so we are well trained. It really is a fun game.

We socialized him right from the get go and took him to puppy class as soon as we could. I also took him to a little play group run by the aforementioned trainer.

This was primarily to tire him out although I said it was for socialization.

The trainer told me Fozzie was dominant and if we weren’t careful he could become aggressive because he liked to climb on the shoulders of an older dog.

Well, this totally freaked me out and the trainer couldn’t have been more wrong. As you know, this is how our dogs play, up on their hind legs at times. I found a new day care situation for him and there is no doubt that he does play well with others. It took me awhile but I once again learned to trust my intuition and give this trainer the boot (so to speak.)

It was about this time when I started to feel very stressed. My work load had picked up and we were starting to do leash work. Fozzie had his own ideas of how he wanted to walk me. Most of the time we were good to go but once in a while he would dig his heels in and refuse to go forward. I am not proud to say this but I would yell or (shudder) pull him. This made him more determined to stay put. What I realized was when I regained self‐control and changed my voice to a pleasant and higher pitched “let’s go”, he actually would come along happily. (The chicken treat helped also.) I use this example when I work with parents to remind them to stay emotionally neutral when they need to correct or re‐ direct their children. When someone raises their voice, no one can really hear ‐ canine or human.

I am sure that the Universe sent Fozzie to me so I would remember to empathize with the families I work with whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Fozzie has also reminded me to keep my heart open, to live in the moment, to relish a good snack and to laugh a lot. Fozzela is a little over 2 years old now and is an absolutely wonderful dog. We are still playing the “I have your shoe, chase me game” though. The next installment of “My Life with Fozzie” will take a look at the therapy dog work we are doing together.

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Health Goes From Strength to Strength

by Jane Saunders

Research progress update In the last edition, you will hopefully have read Dr Barbara Skelly’s encouraging update regarding the research into the genetic cause of epilepsy.

At last we have the samples, the money and the scientific expertise to move forward on this important research Bryan McLaughlin at the Animal Health Trust has worked tirelessly to send out swab kits to the people who have contacted him and me with offers of help With Bryan’s encouragement a letter was sent to Richard Goldstein asking him to release some of the stored samples collected for the previous research collaboration, comprising of both English samples and also ones from overseas supporters. Thank you to those who quickly e-mailed Cornell confirming their permission for the samples to be sent on to the AHT. We received 13 samples and Bryan has now been able to extract sufficient DNA from all these samples, making the effort well worthwhile.

A recent conversation with Bryan confirmed we have 33 samples from dogs affected with primary epilepsy. The table below illustrates what a truly international effort this has been Australia Belgium Canada Denmark Finland Netherlands Sweden UK USA

5 2 2 1 6 1 1 11 4

total

33

If anyone knows of a keeshond with primary epilepsy who has not contributed to the research, please consider contacting Bryan for a swab pack. bryan.mclaughlin@aht.org.uk When we hopefully find the answer to the mode of inheritance in the keeshond, those samples in the research programme will have their status confirmed. We now need to wait and pray The AHT technology along with Barbara and Cathryn’s skills will give us the long awaited answer and subsequent DNA test.

This will not only benefit our own breed, but hopefully help breeds with the same origins, such as the German Spitz breeds and the Pomeranian.

PHPT the Future The register continues to grow well with each update. The February update resulted in 51 international hits to the site in the first 24 hours. My sincere thanks to everyone who continues to support this effort, it represents hours of work which I do willingly in memory of my beloved Anni who succumbed to the effects of the disease in 2002.

In time this disease will be history in our breed as the test has now been available since 2007.

Owners are still living with the consequences of owning a ‘positive’ dog, but thankfully this reduces with each year that passes.

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A vulnerable breed Now we have a test and owners are aware of the need to regularly monitor their positive dogs, it has become apparent that the onset of the disease is younger than the original research in the 1980s suggested. At that time the researchers, based on the cases they had treated, gave the mean age of 10 years.

More recently the majority of cases known personally have developed high calcium at the age of 7-8 years with some as young as 6 years. I suspect that this is because in the early stages of the disease the dogs are asymptomatic so the owner is unaware of a problem. The next stage exhibits as the dog slowing down, maybe seeming to be stiff on rising or unwilling to do the things it used to.

This can so easily be explained by getting older, only it isn’t. The latter stages are as a result of the damage being done by the circulating high calcium, when the owner begins to notice that the symptoms may not be down to old age. At this stage treatment is not as straight forward as the normal parathyroid glands will have become suppressed in a vain attempt to normalise blood calcium. The good news is the disease is treatable as many have found. The important part is to ensure links are made with specialist centres that have knowledge of the surgery and, importantly, the level of aftercare needed for the first 5-7 days post surgery. Would you know where to go in your country?

A recent conversation with an owner in the UK explained this so well. Her dog, who had always accompanied her down their large garden, started to stay on the terrace. At the time she thought him to be lazy. A few months later he was found to have high blood calcium and PHPT was confirmed. Following surgery he was back to his old energy levels and happily running up and down the garden with her. Other owners have used the phrase “just like a puppy again”.

The UK Kennel Club classifies any ‘native’ breed with an annual registration of less that 300 to be a vulnerable breed.

Despite the length of time a ‘foreign’ breed has been in the UK it does not get this status. However, if we look at the annual registrations of our breed it will be the case in every country apart from the US The national annual registrations in almost every country continue to be around or below 100 puppy registrations per year. Last year saw 122 puppy registrations in the UK, the largest number since 1997.

The table below shows the numbers of Keeshond/wolfsspitz registered annually across those counties participating in the IOR for PHPT for which figures are available. In some counties it is difficult to obtain these summaries from the national kennel Club.

See the end of this report for the Registration Table Working on the IOR has shown that blood lines travel freely between continents, and onwards to third and further national destinations. We can no longer say “this dog is British, European, Australian lines” A recent notification of a keeshond with primary epilepsy illustrated the need for international cooperation.

Kennel Club YouTube video on health.

The UK Kennel Club has recently released a video explaining the work that has been carried out since the programme ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’ was screened on the BBC. Anyone who watched this programme will remember that it was heavily biased against the pedigree dog, and did not show the vast amount of work that has already been carried out for many breeds. This 28 minute video produced by the Kennel Club gives a balanced update of all the measures now in place, both for the world of dog shows and the breeding of pedigree dogs, but also the health of cross breeds, who seem to have risen in numbers since the introduction of the Labradoodle. In the UK people are prepared to pay over £1,000 for one of these, it’s a crazy world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrWjVFKuAg8

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USA

US

1990

464

76

85

30

202

184

6799

1991

508

62

118

41

164

131

7017

1992

520

42

111

33

127

163

6177

1993

401

313

59

64

66

114

87

5125

1994

470

338

52

62

318

19

131

132

4002

1995

454

298

46

74

255

73

110

134

3119

1996

420

294

34

43

196

28

149

149

2790

1997

335

260

47

65

186

24

129

116

2348

1998

358

215

47

20

160

34

120

8

107

1769

1999

271

173

51

0

205

27

104

10

120

1410

2000

284

164

45

22

174

40

101

5

100

1328

2001

227

165

35

31

115

32

105

2

93

1086

2002

196

167

53

22

199

11

90

8

88

847

2003

193

126

52

46

181

85

28

127

0

77

889

2004

191

135

0

72

29

167

44

24

117

1

67

764

2005

148

116

5

93

24

163

39

17

114

10

86

706

2006

164

110

18

84

37

175

72

25

109

20

99

679

2007

135

159

0

126

49

197

48

18

137

21

95

593

2008

112

154

33

126

55

167

32

25

88

7

88

630

2009

176

107

16

100

70

125

40

34

93

7

77

542

2010

120

96

14

133

59

209

50

9

111

25

113

605

2011

122

89

13

117

69

152

*a

15

56

25

122

Source:

UK

UK

Source Swiss KC

Switzerland

CH

Source: SKK

Sweden

SE

Source: NKK

Norway

NO

Source: NKC

Netherlands

NL

Stud book DSC

Germany

DE

Source SCC France

France

FR

Source: FKK

Finland

FI

Source: DKK

Denmark

DK

Source: CKC

Canada

CA

Source: ANKC

Year

Australia

AU

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Source: AKC

KC

523

Number 1 winning Keeshond Dog & Number 2 Keeshond in Victoria at breed level*

Number 2 Keeshond Rising Star Nationally*

Number 4 point score Keeshond Dog nationally at breed level*

Owned by: Kahnhond Keeshonds David & Denise Wall Melbourne Australia mobile 0434340815 www.kahnhond.com

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MALE DOG INFERTILITY PART TWO

BY DR KAREN HEDBERG BVSC AUG 2007

The major problems associated with older dogs include:

Dr Karen Hedberg BVSc is a veterinarian at North Richmond Veterinary Hospital, Chair of the ANKC Canine Health Committee and is licensed to judge Working Dogs, Utility & Non Sporting Groups.

Karen is also the Author of “The Dog Owner’s Manual on Selecting, Raising and Breeding Dogs” She has kindly given KeeshondWorld permission to run a series of informative articles on canine reproduction problems in the Dog & Bitch

Breeding With Older Stud Dogs When to retire your stud dog The decision to retire a dog at stud depends partly on the breed, the rate the dog is ageing and, most of all, the general state of health. The active stud life of a dog is much longer than the average breeding life of a bitch of the same breed.

1. Prostate Problems The prostate gland is wrapped around the base of the bladder and produces fluids that go to make up part of the seminal fluids upon ejaculation. As a dog gets older, he is far more likely to get infections, abscesses, and tumours of the prostate.

The prostate gland sits just in front of the entrance to the pelvis and lies in a rather busy area with the rectum passing just over the top of it. The most common sign of prostatic trouble is constipation. When the prostate enlarges due to inflammation, there is pressure on the rectum, which narrows the passage of the faeces through the pelvis. Urine flow may be normal, with the occasional passage of blood at the beginning or end of urination.

Syptoms - Low grade and chronic prostate problems usually present with a straining, constipated dog who has often been fed bones in the last 2-3 days. More severe infections present with dripping blood from the end of the penis, seen either before or after urination. Usually they have been near or around a bitch in season during the last 10-14 days.

Many dogs that have low grade prostatic problems will not have any symptoms at all until they are fed bones. On internal examination, the prostate is found to be enlarged and painful.

Treatment - Infections of the prostate can be almost impossible to cure and affected dogs often require repeated treatments of antibiotics and hormone therapy.

Low grade prostatic inflammations tend to respond very well to an injection of female hormones (eg. Tardak*), together with a course of antibiotics. The Tardak* can have a temporary affect on sperm production, but it will return to normal within 6 weeks. The constipation is treated with liquid paraffin or other laxatives.

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Enemas are necessary to move the faeces in the worst cases.

Dogs with chronic prostatitis that present with recurrent bouts of constipation and/or frequent passing of bloodstained urine, will require either periodic antibiotic treatment and injections of hormones such as Tardak*, or castration. The hormones used in the injections are female so repeated injections will, over a period of time, lower fertility and libido.

Castration has the effect of removing the hormones that are affecting the prostate. If the constipation is becoming hard to control and the breeding life of the dog has finished, castrate the dog. He will settle down within a few weeks and should be trouble free afterwards.

The way to prevent constipation as a secondary problem to low grade prostatitis is never to give affected dogs large bones in the diet; this alone may solve the problem (along with avoiding in season bitches). Chronic cases of prostatitis may also need doses of oil 2-3 times a week to help keep their bowel motions regular.

Abscesses of the prostate may be evident by signs of straining to defecate and urinate, and the presence of blood or pus in the urine. The dog is usually very depressed and very tender in the abdomen. On rectal examination, the prostate will be extremely painful and the dog will object strenuously to its handling. The history usually includes recent exposure to in season bitches.

Treatment - Again, hormones and antibiotics are used.

This treatment may settle down the abscess, but if it recurs, castration may be advisable and possibly the removal of sections of the prostate gland. Surgical removal of the prostate is a very difficult operation and is not done unless absolutely necessary. Surgical intervention to drain the abscess may be necessary.

Tumours of the prostate can occur at any age but are rare under 5-6 years old.The typical symptoms are constipation, straining to urinate and blood in the urine.

Treatment depends on the severity of the condition, but the prognosis is not good. Castration and hormones may help, but in many cases the dog may eventually have to be put down.

Managing a stud dog with prostate problems Stud dogs that have recurrent bouts of prostate problems need to be managed extremely carefully.

Keep them well away from any bitch in season at all times. This applies particularly to dogs that are normally kennelled with or run with intact bitches.

As soon as any bitch comes into season, she should be moved well away from the stud dog, to an area where the dog does not go at all. This includes where the bitches are let out to run, empty out etc during the day. At no time is the stud dog to be running in the same yards. Allowing stud dogs to sniff areas where bitches in season have been urinating or getting regular “whiffs� of bitches kennelled close by, can be sufficient to re-inflame a pre-existing condition.

These dogs are only presented to a bitch for mating when she is tested as being ready and only for limited matings (preferably one mating only per bitch). The dog should be watched carefully for a week afterwards for any signs of an inflamed prostate in case the dog requires treatment.

2. Testicular Degeneration Infertility in a stud dog and degeneration of the testicles can occur as early as 2-3 years of age.

Hormonal imbalances, particularly of the thyroid, can effectively render a dog infertile at a relatively young age.

Chromosomal defects such as fragile X and XXY, can result in some dogs becoming infertile as early as 15-18 months of age. While genetic defects that affect fertility are generally uncommon, in some breeds there may be a higher incidence due to close inbreeding on a line.

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As dogs get older, the hormone production from the testicles gradually deteriorates like the rest of the body.

As a result, there is a reduced production of sperm and a lower level of associated fluids that form the ejaculate.

Decreasing the amount of hormones being produced by the testicular tissue, causes a reduction in libido (sex drive). Some people are very relieved to see a decrease in sex drive, but it may not be noticeable until the dog is getting fairly old. Again, this varies between individuals and between breeds. Many male dogs are still willing and able at 12 years of age. It is suggested that older dogs are used with caution as the dog's health and heart must be in satisfactory condition and the sperm count within acceptable limits (in other words, sufficient to warrant the mating in the first place).

I would have reservations in using dogs over 12 years of age unless the dog is in very good condition. Artificial Insemination (AI) is a better alternative so as not to overstrain the dog's heart with a natural mating.

If you have a very valuable stud dog, it is advisable to have his semen stored in case of sudden death, reduced fertility or accidents. The age of the dog when the semen is taken varies, but I strongly suggest that the semen is collected before he reaches eight years of age. After that time, the quality of the semen may not be as good, and therefore there may be a less successful result from the usage of his frozen semen. This does not rule out having semen collected and frozen after the dog is eight years old; it can vary with the individual dog. Unfortunately, the average dog owner waits until the dog is fairly decrepit before deciding that they must store some semen. By this time the dog's sperm quality has already deteriorated and after freezing and thawing, the viability of the sperm can be very poor.

3. Testicular Tumors Dogs can develop tumours of the testicles, particularly if there is a retained testicle i.e. one that does not 'drop' down into the scrotum. Retained testicles can become cancerous and have a much higher incidence of tumours than normally descended testicles. Testicular tumours (even of retained testicles), are rarely seen under 5-6 years; most testicular tumours are seen from 8-9 years onwards.

Tumours of the testicles tend to be of a similar type where the testicle starts to produce excessive amounts of hormones (oestrogens), which creates a 'feminising effect'. The testicle will be enlarged, there may be some nipple enlargement, and the dog may become attractive to other male dogs. There is occasionally some increasing pigmentation on the belly and sides and, in more advanced cases, there may be bilateral hair loss on the flank area.

The positive aspect of a testicular tumour is thatit is nearly always confined to that testicle and it does not spread to other organs. The hormonal effects are reversible following the removal of the testicle.

Treatment is castration. If the dog is very valuable, removing only the affected testicle is usually sufficient, but keep an eye on the other testicle for the next six months. Dogs that have obvious feminising effects are often given a course of injections of testosterone following the removal of the tumorous testicle.

When to Stop Using the Dog at Stud The average stud dog is seldom used past 9-10 years of age. If the dog is still in demand and is very healthy, I would suggest that one (maximum of two) bitch(es) a week is quite sufficient, and only one mating if there are two bitches. During the summer, the dog should only be studded in the cool of the evening and not at all during excessively hot weather. If the dog is over 12 years, it would be in most cases, preferable to use artificial insemination (AI) so as to check the sperm quality and concentration prior to use.

If the dog has concurrent medical problems, your veterinarian should check the older stud dog prior to use and assess whether it is safe to allow the dog to have a natural mating. Dogs with heart conditions are obviously candidates for AI, provided that the heart can take this amount of strain.

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BISS MBISSw GCH Shainakees Abundant Asset is Mercy KCDV Specialty Show Sept 17, 2011 Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Macungie , PA At Mercy’s third All­Breed Show as a Special, he won a Best in Specialty Show and also received a Group 4 Placement. Two weeks later, just prior to his second birthday, he won his first Group 1. He obtained his Grand Championship showing in only 7 shows, all majors, two weeks after that win. Recently, Mercy was awarded a Group 2 placement. He has been shown most conservatively as he continues to mature, by co­owner Suzette Lefebvre and good friend April Horton.

Sire: MBISS BISSw GCH Windrifts Non­ Negotiable Asset, HOF Dam: CH Darkenwald Chase Away th’ Blues Whelped Oct. 2, 2009.

Breeders/Owners Rev. Ruthann Seibert and Suzette Lefebvre Complete OFA Health Testing Results Pending

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Breeders/Owners are both members o f the Ke eshond Club of Amer ica.

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By Heather Myers – Cara Keeshonds - USA

Westminster is the show we all love to hate. Each year we obsess over judges, complain about early closings, sweat whether or not our entries were accepted and then gripe about the conditions we will face once we get there. BUT, guess what……………we do it year after year after year! I often wonder why we do it because each year I say, as do many others, “never again”.. OK, here’s why! Let me give you a somewhat typical day at Westminster, the King of Dog Shows.

4:30AM – wake up, brush teeth, throw on sweats.

4:40AM – wake up dog and put his leash on. Go to elevators and wait 10 minutes for it to arrive, praying that said dog can “hold it”.

4:50AM – face bitter cold outside and start walking muttering “hurry up, hurry up” as dog finds everything to sniff that people have thrown on the streets of NY from chewing gum to things less mentionable. Hotel has a perfect potty area but MY doesn’t like it!

5:00AM – get dressed for show. Eat a snack cake for breakfast with yesterday’s cold coffee ‘cause the line to get into the restaurant is out the door.

6:00AM ‐ grab coat (a heavy warm one ‘cause it is VERY cold and windy in New York in February). Leash dog and walk to elevator for another 10 minute wait. Two elevators stop and both are full of people with their dogs so wait a bit longer. Dog is now asleep on the floor waiting for elevator.

6:15AM – out the front door of the hotel and into the blasting cold wind for the two city block walk to the exhibitors entrance to the Garden. Try to be pleasant to all the New Yorkers who are rushing to work but have enough time to stop you and ask “what kind of dog is that”. This happens at least ten time. Reminder for next year: Print sign stating what kind of dog it is and paste it to your forehead.

6:45AM – walk down into the bowels of Madison Square Garden and about another city block to the freight elevator. The line at the freight elevator is already about 30 people, many with dollies, crates, etc.., so actually only about three people can fit into the elevator at a time. So once again you wait……..and wait…….and wait. It is o.k. now, though, because you are not the most cranky person around. The ones that have been standing in line for the elevator are even more cranky!

7:15AM – Finally get an elevator and arrive on fifth floor. Doors open and there is wall to wall people. The aisle is only about four feet wide and you are being crushed on either side. You are trying to stay calm despite the fact that you have a 9:30 ring time and still have to groom.

7:30AM – You arrive, thankfully in one piece without your dog being stepped on, at your handler’s set‐up. Put dog in crate and now time ceases..

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There are cameras everywhere. You dog is laying quietly on his side while being groomed with a camera zooming in to within a couple of inches of his face. People are stopping and asking, yet again, what kind of dog and “can I pet him”. Reporters want to know where you are from, what the dog’s name is, what he eats, does he sleep on the bed, etc., etc., etc.

Now the real problem arises. How in the heck are we going to get this dog, who has been primped, brushed, prodded, washed, powdered and in general annoyed for the last two hours, to the rings with wall to wall people who are not moving…….I mean they are NOT moving! They are standing taking pictures of other dogs or petting the dogs or pointing to other dogs saying “wow, look at that hairdo”.

So you form a wedge with your handler and some of his/her assistants and you politely say, “Dog coming through……he bites”. It is amazing what the word “bite” does to clear a path! Not a real good advertisement for your breed but very effective in clearing a path! You must allow at least 15 minutes to transverse the distance from the horribly over crowded grooming area to the ring.

Once you reach the famous green carpet, it is again packed wall to wall with people and dogs. You try to find a quiet corner near the ring to just let the dog (and you) chill out and relax before going into the ring. You spend most of this time assessing your competition and the real nerves kick in as you look at all this beautiful competition. The steward is calling out numbers in catalog order and suddenly you are all alone in a World of your own, even though you are surrounded by thousands of people. Your World consists of your dog and his/her handler. Nothing else seems to matter. You pace back and forth as each dog is gone over with a fine tooth comb. Some are acting up and some are standing like statues. You are hoping your dog is one of the statues! Your dog is indeed a statue as he is examined from stem to stern. On the down and back he is perfect and nails the free stack like he never has before. He too knows the chips are down. You are SO proud of him that you want to run into the ring and kiss him! You restrain yourself because you don’t want people to see how foolish you are over this dog!

The judge is taking an inordinate amount of time. He is going back and forth between three dogs and your dog is one of them. You can’t remember if you are breathing or not. Then he points. OK, so you don’t win the breed but you get an Award of Merit which is no small feat at Westminster and more importantly you are feeling so much pride.. People are congratulating you and telling you how beautiful your dog is. What more can a breeder/owner ask for?

You fight your way back to the crates, hug your dog, hug your handler and hug anyone else that is close. Suddenly, the anticipation, the heat in the building, the nerves and the super ending make you realize that you have to get some air. You walk out into the cold Westminster loading dock area and lean up against a wall, taking deep breaths of the air that smells like every kind of food you can imagine! You lean there, reliving your dog’s performance and you smile and say to yourself, “Damn he was pretty.”

With all this said……..the hours, the stress, the crowds, the heat, the lack of clean air, the hours of “bitchin’” you have done about the aforementioned…….would you go back next year? YOU BETCHA! See you in 2013, God willin’ and the creek don’t rise!

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Judge Brian Curry Thank you to Jane Saunders for compiling the information and results. Thank you to Jane Saunders and Ian Stubbings for providing photos so quickly!

Keeshonds were in the ring at 10:00 am on the first day of the show. 70 keeshonds had entered with 15 absent making 55 present on the day.

Visitors came from Scandinavia and the USA in addition to the overseas exhibitors. This is what makes Crufts so special, as well as it being the largest dog show in the world.

The open dog class was a truly international affair with the 5 dogs present, consisting of four Champions. The American bred BOB currently living in the UK, an Irish Champion, English bred Champion, a French Champion and an American bred dog from Italy.

It was thrilling for Kristen and Susan Cullen, co owners of ‘Ferris’ to see him take BOB followed by Reserve in the Utility group. Ferris was handled by Joan Miles with whom he lives in the UK. It made the long journey from the USA well worth while.

It is a great honour for the Breed to gain such a placing, only being beaten by the Lhasa Apso Elizabeth, who went on to take Best In Show.

© Ian Stubbings 2012

(L) Best of Breed ‐ Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline’s Game Boy (Imp USA) (R) Puppy of Breed ‐ Bargeway Keen To Rumble

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Judge Brian Curry DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE & BEST OF BREED Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline’s Game Boy (Imp USA) Dog ‐ Owner: MRS J A, DR K & MRS S MILES & CULLEN Breeder Jan Corrigan Sire: Am Ch Keeshee’s Lock Stock N Barrel ‐ Dam: Am Ch Skyline’s Material Girl

RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE Fr Ch Dolce Vita Dyck of Bloom White (FR) Dog ‐ Owner: MISS A QUICRAY Breeder: Elizabeth Loizelet Sire: Coffee of Bloom White ‐ Dam: Fr Ch Ursa Woippy of Bloom White

BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE Ch Baleissa Catwalk Queen ShCM Bitch ‐ Owner: MRS B E & MISS C L BARDSLEY Breeder: Jane Ring Sire: Ch Amikirs The Italian Job – Dam: Baleissa Summer Passion

RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE Ch Sturtmoor Crazy for Neradmik Bitch ‐ Owner: MRS J SHARP‐BALE Breeder: Camile Pentland Sire: Am Ch Sherwood’s Silversmith – Dam: Am Ch Neradmik Pyjama Party at Sturtmoor

BEST PUPPY Bargeway Keen To Rumble Dog ‐ Owner: MRS V TEW Breeder: Owner Sire: Ch Eastkees One More Chance – Dam: Calivale Some Like IT Hot at Bargeway (AU)

© Ian Stubbings 2012

(L) Bitch Challenge ‐ Ch Baleissa Catwalk Queen ShCM (R) Reserve Bitch Challenge ‐ Ch Sturtmoor Crazy for Neradmik

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Best of Breed Ch Am Ch Kemonts Skyline’s Game Boy (Imp USA)

Reserve Dog Challenge Fr Ch Dolce Vita Dyck of Bloom White (FR)

Veteran ‐ Dog Entries: 2 Abs: 0 1st ALLFORUS FROSTING OVER LEKKERBEK JW SHCM (MRS J A MILES) 2nd CH KICHIGAI GREAT PRETENDER JW SHCM (LADY K S & MR C HICKSON)

Special Puppy ‐ Dog Entries: 3 Abs: 1 1st BARGEWAY KEEN TO RUMBLE (MRS V TEW) 2nd COLLCRIST MAXIMUS (MR & MRS C BARTON)

Special Junior ‐ Dog Entries: 2 Abs: 0 1st EASTKEES DON'T SAY A WORD (MRS S PATTISON) 2nd HOADSBERG ALEXEI (MR H & MRS L BURWIN & TEDROW)

Post Graduate ‐ Dog Entries: 7 Abs: 0 CH/AM CH KEMONTS SKYLINE'S GAME BOY 1st HUNNIVOLES WOODY VALENTINE JW (MRS C WADMORE‐SMITH) (IMP USA) nd 2 ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA (MRS S E LINDSAY) 3rd FOXIFAYRE BORN FREE (MRS S A BAKER) Res BUCHKEES LOVE IN THE MIST (MISS S K LUSH) VHC ALLFORUS CURLY WURLY (MRS N KERR)

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Limit ‐ Dog Entries: 11 Abs: 2 1st NERADMIK VALENTINO (MS K FEIST) 2nd TORRIKEES WHO'S THE BOSS OF WINKLESTAR ( MRS A ATKINSON) 3rd SUEACRES ICED DIAMOND OF ZANDVOORT (MR C R & MRS G A BRUNT) Res NERADMIK SECRET AFFAIR WITH WEGLAUFEN (MRS A C & MR C E WOODS) VHC WUND‐R Y WORKIN FOR A LIVIN AT SZARYK (IMP USA) (MRS U D RANSLEY)

Open ‐ Dog Entries: 6 Abs: 1 1st CH/AM CH KEMONTS SKYLINE'S GAME BOY (IMP USA) (MRS J A, DR K & MRS S MILES & CULLEN) 2nd FR CH DOLCE VITA DYCK OF BLOOM WHITE [ATC AM00730FRA] (MISS A QUICRAY) 3rd TRUMPET'S RUNNIN' DOWN A DREAM [ATC AM01075USA] (MRS L MENICORI) Res IR CH ARCTIC KEES BEST KEPT SECRET (B & M CARROLL) VHC CH/IR CH ALLFORUS ROLL OF THE DICE AT MURMANSK SHCM (MR D, MRS L, & MISS J DIVERS)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme ‐ Dog Entries: 1 Abs: 0 1st HELKEESEN REGAL SURFER AMONG SERENAUBACH JW SHCM (MRS D HOPKINS)

© Jane Saunders 2012

Judge Mr Brian Curry looking at his Open dog class

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Veteran ‐ Bitch Entries: 6 Abs: 1 1st CH STURTMOOR CRAZY FOR NERADMIK (MRS J SHARP‐BALE) 2nd ALLFORUS CRYSTAL DREAM FOR YONTAN (MR J & MRS L WILLIAMS ) 3rd MEZANDA TEACHER'S PET (MRS S E LINDSAY) Res TRUMPET'S HAND OF FATE FOR TORRIKEES (IMP) (MR I M & MRS A J PASSMORE) VHC VALKANTIES CHLOE WITH PLYMKEES SH CM (MR A MRS S HILL)

Special Puppy ‐ Bitch Entries: 4 Abs: 1 1st KICHIGAI'S MOONLIGHT N'VODKA (LADY K S & MR C HICKSON) 2nd SUEACRES PURE CRYSTAL (MR & MRS M & J LEACH) 3rd GALLOWTREE ME AND MY GAL (MRS P B WILSON)

Special Junior ‐ Bitch Entries: 3 Abs: 1 1st EASTKEES FOXY LADY AT SHELDERON NAF (MR & MRS S PALMER) 2nd TORRIKEES SHAKIRA AMONG SERENAUBACH (MRS D HOPKINS) Liefkees Annabell & Liefkees Angelika posing

for their rewards from the staff at Fish4dogs Post Graduate ‐ Bitch Entries: 7 Abs: 1 1st LIEFKEES ANNABELL (MISS J SAUNDERS) 2nd WHIZZKEES ONYX SOLITAIRE OF SHELDERON (MESDAMES S & M MCINTOSH & BURDON) 3rd LACETROM CRUIVIE (MR & MRS T N, MISS C M GATE) Res SAREVETA DAY DREAM (MRS R M E NORRIS) VHC HUNNIVOLES PEPSI ROCK (MRS C WADMORE‐SMITH)

Limit ‐ Bitch Entries: 10 Abs: 6 1st CHOTAHKEES TRULY GORGEOUS (MS K M AUSTIN) 2nd AMIKIRS ARABELLA (MR M CARTER) 3rd NERADMIK KISSES N GIGGLES FOR ESORKESS (MR G R & MRS S ROSE) Res BALEISSA INDIAN SUMMER (MISS C & MRS J BARDSLEY & RING)

Open ‐ Bitch Entries: 10 Abs: 3 1st CH BALEISSA CATWALK QUEEN SHCM (MRS B E & MISS C L BARDSLEY) 2nd CH AMIKIRS ADORABUBBLE JW (MS D C GREGORY) 3rd SWASHWAY STAGESTRUCK (MESDAMES R I & E R FRANCIS & WILDING) Res IR CH STRATUS ARMARNI GRANGE (B & M CARROLL) VHC PLYMKEES LIMITED EDITION SHCM (MR A MRS S HILL)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme ‐ Bitch Entries: 2 Abs: 0 1st CH BALEISSA CATWALK QUEEN SHCM (MRS B E & MISS C L BARDSLEY) 2nd LIEFKEES ANGELIKA (MISS J SAUNDERS)

All results © 2012, The Kennel Club

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History of the keeshond in Britain The Dutch Barge Dog – a Pictorial History Part Five

By Christine Searle Christine Searle is the owner of the KeeshondArchives.co.uk website. She follows the history of the Keeshond in Britain with photos and kennel clippings from dog magazines.

Christine has kindly agreed to share her knowledge with KeeshondWorld through a series of articles.

With the arrival of the 1950’s and some economic recovery after the immediate post-war years the interest in breeding and showing began to really take off. In the keeshond breed some new names came to the forefront.

Fred Greenwood and his wife Nan had met the breed during the 1940’s and were beginning to form the Wistonia kennel based on Evenlode and Van Zaandam dogs. During the 1950’s they made up thirty champions.

It was the Greenwoods who succeeded in producing the solid cream leg (shown clearly in this photo of Ch Winzari and her son Ch. Westryton of Wistonia in 1958) Ch Winzari and her son Ch. Westryton of Wistonia

until then nearly all dogs had dark shading to the knee. This is now rarely seen. (See photo of Billisa van Zaandam, daughter of Int. Ch. Billo van Zaandam at 11 months in 1958.) Two other champions made up in the 1950’s were Wot a Gal of Wistonia, (see photo) and maybe the best-known dog of all time, Wrocky of Wistonia, who has been said to represent the nearest thing to a perfect keeshond ever produced. (see photo)

Billisa van Zaandam

Int. Ch. Billo van Zaandam

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Wrocky of Wistonia Wot a Gal of Wistonia

In the 1950’s Mollie Collins, who had been breeding under the Van Sandar affix in the United States since the 1930’s, returned to the UK and started breeding under the very successful Ven affix, although she didn’t make great strides until the early 1960’s. Her first champion was Merry Christmas of Ven, (see photo) born in 1959. She was joined by Barbara Glover of Welford, who had previously been with Miss Hastings at Evenlode, and who helped with the Vens as well as breeding on a relatively small scale with her own affix.

Merry Christmas of Ven

The Van Zaandams were still going strong, with the new stud dog Billo van Zaandam producing some very promising offspring, in addition to gaining his English and Irish championship. Another notable championship gained was Beron van Zaandam, (see photo) in 1955. He was a son of Ch Rayvalen Geron of Grovelyn (see photo) himself a son of Major of Broadcliffe, the first post-war champion.

Ch Rayvalen Geron of Grovelyn Beron van Zaandam

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After a very rocky start due to several prospective foundation bitches succumbing to distemper Margo Emerson started her Rhinevale kennel.

Her first champion came in 1952 with Rapunzel of Rhinevale (see photo) daughter of Raphael of Rhinevale and Vesta of Summerleaze.

Rapunzel of Rhinevale

This decade was the heyday of the Vorden kennel and Mrs Rene Tucker, culminating in Volkrijk of Vorden winning Best in Show at Crufts in 1957. She was pictured on the front of the Utility Group’s catalogue in 2010, a lovely surprise on arriving at Crufts that year! (see photo) She was born in 1954, gaining her championship in 1955. Her sire was Verschansing of Vorden (see photo) and her dam Vorden Meg of Meadowrock. (see photo) Having reached such a climax Mrs Tucker must perhaps have felt she had gone as far as she could and the kennel was disbanded a few years later and she went into breeding Shetland ponies.

Hals and Hedy of Muirville Verschansing of Vorden

Vorden Meg of Meadowrock

With the breed’s success at Crufts came recognition from a much wider section of the public, and for the first time the breed would occasionally be recognised in the street. It also paved the way for new people to come into the breed and possibly to start their own breeding lines. And so began another stage in the popularity of the keeshond.

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by Pam Hildebrand - USA Recently, I calculated statistics for Rally Obedience for the past seven years, for publication to the Keeshond Club of America website. http://www.keeshond.org/toptenrally.html While doing this, some things in the numbers, as well as in the names and titles of the dogs, caught my attention. I would like to share some of my observations.

than a link between the Canine Good Citizen certificate and regular obedience, as the American Kennel Club had described the event in its earliest years. AKC now describes Rally as “a skill building class for all other AKC events.” Bud presented his ideas for Rally in an article he wrote for “Front and Finish” in early 1999. There was great interest in this new idea.

First, though, I’d like to explain a little history of Rally Obedience as well as outline how the event of Rally works. Sometimes called “Rally-O,” but most often referred to simply as “Rally,” the event was invented by Charles L. "Bud" Kramer. While performing various warm-up exercises with his dogs, in preparation for regular obedience training and competition, Bud started doing some freestyle exercises. Those free-style exercises were enjoyable to both dog and human. Having participated in regular Obedience and Agility for many years and having trained dogs for over 35 years, this retired biology professor from Kansas State University knew he had hit on something special that could help to revive the sport he loves.

Bud had noticed that interest and participation in regular obedience competition appeared to be decreasing over the years. However, there appeared to be a meteoric rise in the popularity of agility.

The renowned Bob Self, dog trainer extraordinaire and editor of “Front and Finish” approached the AKC in August 2000 about including Rally as an AKC event. The hope was that Rally would pull new participants into the world of competitive obedience and agility. The AKC introduced Rally as a non-regular event in 2003. By then, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the World Wide Kennel Club were already offering Rally as a titled event. The United Kennel Club was also well on its way to having Rally as a title event, beginning in 2004.

The AKC began offering Rally as a title event in January 2005. Rally has since spread to many countries around the world.

Bud hit on the idea of taking his warm-up exercises and turning them into an event that is considered more of a link between basic obedience and agility, Ch Keekichi's Klassic Irish Dancer RN BN

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In Rally, the dog and handler team moves through a series of “stations” in a course. At each station is a sign indicating what exercise is to be completed at that location in the course. Each course is designed by the judge and each coarse varies by level of difficulty. There are key exercises that must be included in all courses. Certain exercises are specific to the level of the course, be it Novice, Advanced, or Excellent.

Cara Woodhill Unlimited Credit, RN, CGC

GCH. Daimler's Luck Be A Lady at IndyKees, RN

Novice, being the very beginning of the Rally titling levels, is considered the easiest level. It is performed with the dog on leash. There are no jumps in Novice. There are to be between ten and fifteen stations in a Rally Novice course (not counting the Start and Finish signs) and between three and five stationary exercises. A stationary exercise is where movement must stop, either in a “sit,” “stand,” or “down” position. All exercises are to be from the Novice list of exercises. One should never see an Advanced or Excellent level exercise in a Novice course. After three qualifying “legs,” the title Rally Novice (abbreviated RN) is earned.

To earn a “leg,” a qualifying score of 70 or above must be earned. A perfect score is 100. For each error while proceeding through the course, points are subtracted.

The number of points subtracted depends on the error. A slightly crooked sit may be a one-point deduction. A significant error could result in as much as a ten-point deduction. If a tied score occurs, the team that has completed the course in the fastest time is ranked higher. Though rare, in the event of a tied score and tied time, a run-off will occur.

Advanced is performed off leash. There are more stations in an Advanced course than in a Novice course, between twelve and seventeen, and between three and seven stationary exercises. One jump must be included in Advanced. Of the twelve to seventeen exercises in an Advanced course, at least three must be from the list of Advanced level exercises.

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One will see Novice level exercises in Advanced courses but there should never be Excellent level exercises in an Advanced course. Upon successfully completing three legs, the title of Rally Advanced, or RA, is awarded. The Rally Novice title must be earned in order to be eligible to compete for the Rally Advanced title.

Like Advanced, Excellent is performed off leash.

An Excellent course is to have between fifteen and twenty stations, and between three and seven stationary exercises. There must be two jumps. An Excellent course is to have stations from all three levels of Rally. The Excellent course will have at least two Advanced level stations and at least three Excellent level stations. With three qualifying legs, the dog has earned its Rally Excellent title, or RE. The Rally Advanced title must be earned in order to be eligible to compete for the Rally Excellent title.

Rally is similar to regular obedience in that the basic obedience skills are necessary.

Walking in heel position, sitting when the handler stops, downing on command, changing pace in accordance to the handler’s pace are all minimum skills that is seen in regular Obedience as well as Rally.

As in regular Obedience, the handler must not touch the dog except in very specific circumstances, such as placing the dog in a stand position in certain exercises. The dog must wear a properly fitting collar at all times while in the ring, and must enter and exit the ring on lead. No bait or toys are allowed to be used by the handler. As the team advances through the Rally levels, so, too, must the skills.

Beyond Rally Excellent, it is possible to earn additional Rally titles, in the form of the Rally Advanced Excellent title, or RAE. To do so, the dog must first earn the Rally Excellent title. The dog then must successfully complete both Rally Advanced B and Rally Excellent B at the same trial, at ten separate rally trials. A dog may earn multiple RAE titles. If that occurs, a number designation will be added after the title letters, such as RAE2, RAE3, RAE4, and so on.

GCH. Daimler's Luck Be A Lady at IndyKees, RN

Sir Reginald Hildebrand, CGC, RAE, CD

Rally differs from regular Obedience in many ways. The handler is allowed to talk to the dog throughout the course. In fact, it is encouraged to do so. To not speak to the dog or use obvious signals can cost the team points. Using hand signals, double signaling, and repeated commands are perfectly acceptable. In the Novice and Advanced levels, the handler may clap his hands, snap his fingers, or even slap his leg. Hand-clapping, finger-snapping, and legslapping is not allowed in Excellent and could lead to a Non-Qualifying score.

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Hand movements, such as leading the dog with one’s fingers, without touching the dog, is acceptable. Pretending to have cookies or bait (“air cookies” as one judge called it) is allowed.

The handler just needs to be sure the judge is aware that bait does not really exist.

Keeshonden do very well in Rally. Their very nature lends them to excel. The typical Keeshond loves to hear his person’s voice. He loves food, even if it is just “air cookies.” He gets bored very easily. With Rally, every course is different. One does not know what exercises will be in the courses until just before the start of the trial. Every course is unique, even though certain exercises must be included. Just knowing that there will be a jump in Advanced, and two jumps in Excellent isn’t enough. One does not know which of the three types of jumps will be included. Similiarly, though changes of pace are required in all three levels of Rally, one does not know where in the course what change of pace there will be. Twists and turns, stops and starts, slow, fast, “normal” pace, backward movement, sideways movement, left, right, 180º turns, 270º turns, 360º, 90º pivots. One just never knows for sure what one will get in Rally. The diversity of the courses is endless.

In calculating the statistics for Rally, covering the seven years since Rally became a titling event in AKC, there are some changes over the years that I’ve noticed. For some of the changes, I have no opinions as to whether or not these changes are bad or good for the event or breed. I suspect some of the differences are due to the economy. I doubt other differences would have much to do with the economy. Other changes cause me to be concerned for the future of the event.

In the early years, the number of entries in each class, which includes other breeds, were quite high, over 100 per class at many trials. Some trials had as many as 120. On average, in more recent years, the entries appear to be in the teens or twenties. This could be due to entry limits set by the trial-giving club. It could be a sign of the economic times in which we are living. I hope it is not due to a waning interest in the sport.

GCH. Daimler's Luck Be A Lady at IndyKees, RN

In the last couple of years, I noticed it was not uncommon to have only one or two entries per class in a trial. Indeed, there are a couple of top ranking dogs for certain years who earned first place at trials with very low scores (low 70s).

Upon further review, I learned that in those instances, those dogs were the only entries for that class, for several shows.

There have also been fewer Keeshonden who have participated in Rally.

In 2005, 90 individuals, representing 423 entries, participated.

2007 showed a high of 96 individuals, 498 entries, in the event. However, by 2011, the number was down to 73 individual Keeshonden representing 312 entries. 2010 did see a bit of a surge in the individual numbers, compared to 2009 and 2011, but the total number of entries was not back to the numbers of the early years.

Why this change? Economy? Loss of interest?

Too many other activities, something has to “give” and it’s Rally?

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As the years have rolled on, the numbers of dogs with ILP/PAL registration numbers have decreased. In 2005, there were thirteen ILP Keeshonden competing in Rally. In 2006, there were 14 ILP Rally Keeshonden. By 2010, there were five ILP/PAL Keeshonden in Rally. In 2011, the numbers were even lower, three. I have no idea why this change. Is it a reflection of more people involved in companion events getting their Keeshonden from breeders who register their puppies? Could it be that people who get their Keeshonden from other sources, including but not limited to Breed Rescue, choose not to participate in companion events? If the latter, is there something more we, as guardians and promoters of our breed and our sport, should be doing to encourage others to give Rally a try?

Maybe Rally will “rally” and we’ll see the numbers increase again. It is an addicting event that the dogs seem to enjoy. Because my dogs have enjoyed Rally, I have enjoyed it. If you haven’t tried Rally with your Keeshond, I encourage you to do so. You may be pleasantly surprised.

References The American Kennel Club. (2012). Rally Regulations, Blue Insert. Retrieved February 19, 2012 from http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RO2999.pdf Kramer, Charles L. “Bud.” (2005). Style of Rally Obedience, 3rd Edition. Fancee Publications

There was one change I thought was occurring, but when I crunched the numbers, my initial thoughts proved incorrect. I thought I was seeing an increase in the number of Champions of Record participating in Rally. However, when looking at the percentage, the numbers are the same in 2011 as in 2005, dipping slightly in 2006, increasing in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Averaging over these first seven years of Rally, the percentage hovers at about 38% of participants each year being Champions of Record.

Cara Woodhill Unlimited Credit, RN, CGC

Below is a chart showing the numbers of participants.

YEAR

ILP/PAL

TOTAL ENTRIES

INDIVIDUAL DOGS

CH or GCH

2005

13

423

90

32 (35.5%)

2006

14

433

91

30 (32.9%)

2007

8

498

96

39 (40.6%)

2008

8

331

79

31 (39.2%)

2009

6

297

72

29 (40.2%)

2010

5

363

89

36 (40.4%)

2011

3

312

73

26 (35.6%)

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2011 Top Rally Keeshonden Report Considering Events Held from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 Based on data from Statistics from AKC Report of January 17, 2012 Ranking

Dog Name

Owner(s)

Points

1

Covenant Rising Sun CD RAE MX MXJ MXF

Patricia Ferguson, Frances D'Amico

69

2

GCH CH Wund R Y Sheza Superstar At Paugh Pri nts CD BN RE NA NAJ

Sherri Alspaugh, Terry Van Schyndel

65

3

GCH CH Parrkees Perpetual Motion At Shoreline Patricia Voyles, Tawn Sinclair, CD RAE AX MXJ OF Eileen A Parr

49

3

Shaker Hill Moli V Greenkees RAE*

Alice L Thayer

49

4

Rodney Harold Rufus CDX RAE2 MX MXJ OF

Elizabeth Strick

45

5

CH Daimler's Moonlight Magic CDX RE AX AXJ O AP NJP OF*

Lois Albright

44

6

CH Shoreline's Way Too Tuff BN RA OA NAJ

Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E McNutt

43

6

CH Kidkees Island Guru RE

Nancy Baggott, Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray

43

7

CH Daimler Wynwood Rhythm N Blues BN RE

Lois Albright

39

8

Covenants Jeweled Sierra RE AX MXJ NF

Karen Roberts, Anita Houchins

37

9

Kelly RA

Charlene Valdez

34

10

MACH3 Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz CD RE M XF TQX

Beth Godwin

31

11

CH Keepsake Firestarter VCD2 UD RE AXJ OF

Jean Munger

26

12

CH Shoreline's Tuff Enuf CD BN RA NA NAJ

Tawn Sinclair, Pia Paulsen

25

13

Greenkees Rolf RE

Alice Thayer

21

13

CH Jo‐ Lyn's Dasher CDX RAE OA NAJ AXP AJP NFP

Donna L Schmitt, Janit L Johnson

21

14

CH Sun‐Kiss Uzetta RE

Kathleen Bloden, Donna Williams, Ernest Williams

20

15

CH Covenants Wolf Kees Firestorm RA NAJ NF

Jennifer Rother, Anita Houchins

19

15

Keeshaven Jamaica'N Dreamcomtru RN

Kassandra Bain, Kristina Witzka

19

16

CH Kj's Oh I Wund‐R‐Y CD RA MX MXJ NF THD

Emily Taggart, Grace Stewart

18

17

Kandea CD GN RA

Amber Streicher

17

17

Vanderblom Boreas RN

Judy Mcdonald

17

18

Shoreline's Ruby Slippers BN RN NAJ

Patricia Voyles, Tawn Sinclair

16

19

CH Keekichi's Klassic Irish Dancer BN RN

Ann M McHugh

15

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20

Imagine Great Success BN RN

Marilyn Cornelius

14

20

CH Imagine Sherwood B Funny RA MXP MJP

Carolyn Schaldecker

14

21

Charming Contessa RN

Kimberly Higgins

13

21

Sun‐Kiss Xandra BN RN

Kathleen A Bloden, Chester F Bloden, Donna Williams, Ernest Williams

13

21

Wyndjamr's Reflections Of A Blue Moon CD RE

Stacy Dickinson

13

21

CH Shoreline Guinness For Barkee CD BN RAE MX Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E McNutt, Tawn Sinclair MXJ

13

21

Foxfair Audacious RE OA OAJ

Jeanne Buente, Deborah A Lynch

13

22

Ankor's Young At Heart RN

Joyce Perkins

12

22

Keedox High Flyer CD RE

Karen Squier

12

22

Kameo's B My Imagination BN RN NAP NJP

Laura Inman

12

23

Greykees Prince Charming RA MX MXJ OF

Steve Dworkin

11

23

Covenants Connect The Dots RN

Patricia Ferguson, Frances D'Amico

11

23

GCH CH Keenorth All About U Haiti RN

Elizabeth Fortino

11

23

CH Rainkees Reigning Shamrocks RA

William I Milwee, Wanda L Milwee

11

24

Cara Woodhill Unlimited Credit RN

Pamela L Hildebrand

10

25

Vandys Titania CD RE OA OAJ

Barbara Eng, Carole Henry

9

25

Vali's Adeste Fidelis CD RN NAJ NF

Pat Stolte

9

25

Tapestry's Matinee Idol BN RE NA NAP NJP NFP

Donna L Schmitt, Katrina C Guse

9

26

Kameo's Handiwork Of Chumani RN

Katharine Patterson

8

26

Covenant CD RAE NAP

Norma Gaddy, Michael Gaddy

8

27

Keesbrook's Tourmaline Blues UDX OM1 RA OA O Lila Dann AJ NF

7

28

Carr Kees Rick's Roosevelt CDX RE AX AXJ NAP OJP Pat Stolte NF NFP

5

29

Covenants Dashing Casanova RN

Fran D'Amico, Anita Houchins, Patricia Ferguson

4

29

CH Cascadia E Z Money

Judi A James

4

29

Rainkees Sweeterned By Shamrock AX AXJ

Sue Ritchie, Christine D Maxfield

4

30

Owenbriar's Rockin' Robin RA OAJ NF

Leslie A Meyn

3

30

GCH CH Kan Du's Peppermints CD BN RN

Barbara Brown, Leri Hanson

3

30

Flowerkees Sweet Alyssum Geluk BN RA NA NAJ

M Frances Boyle, Nancy H Aldrich

3

30

Sonata Season Of The Bells RN

Gwynne Gulliford

3

30

Jo‐Lyn's Pumpkin Pride RN

Annette Robek, Janit L Johnson

3

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30

CH Bonnyvale's Picture This RN

Joanne Harrar, Darlene Basch, Jim Wolfe, Carolyn Wolfe

3

30

CH Bonnyvale's Holiday Special RN

James M Wolfe, Joanne Harrar, Darlene Bosch, Carolyn H Wolfe

3

30

Seacrest Bebopreboprhubarbpie CD RE OA AXJ Karen Sheahan THD

3

30

Leslie's Little Kiwi RN MX AXJ XF

Leslie Meyn

3

31

CH Glimlach's Gitan

Joanne Slaney

2

31

Ladyslipper's North Tracker RN

David M Larson, Susan L Larson, G M Godfrey, Karen S Godfrey

2

31

Shoreline's Easy Rider RE

Charlene Valdez, Tawn Sinclair, Kristine Arnds

2

31

MACH Covenant High Priestess CD RE XF

Frances D'Amico, Patricia Ferguson

2

31

Vandys Quick Silver RA NA OAJ

E Constance Miller

2

31

CH Markwright's Oops I DidIt Again RN

Ann M Mchugh

2

31

MACH Geluk Miss Daffodil Hillside CDX RE NAP M Frances Boyle NJP OF

2

32

Smoke Over Green Mountain BN

Julie Ann Green Beckel, Bill Floyd Beckel

1

32

GCH CH Summerwind's Sonic Boom

Sarah Berrend, Jean Gauchat‐Hargis, Joshua Hargis

1

32

Clingmey Keeshond Garden's Kayah

Ms. Cyndi Clingerman

1

32

Wyndjamr's Get My Drift BN RE

Pat Shuler

1

32

CH Kimar T Goldcard Peters RA

Alexander Peters, Kimberly Wallace‐Schall, Linh Peters

1

32

Linh's Little Tanuki Peters RA

Linh Peters, Alex Peters

1

32

CH Winsome's Check Me Over CD RE

Kristine Arnds, Charlene Valdez, Tawn Sinclair

1

32

Sylvan Stitches A Dream RN

Ann Elders

1

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RALLY NOVICE A

Ranking

Dog Name

Owner(s)

Points

1

Vanderblom Boreas RN

Judy Mcdonald

17

2

Charming Contessa RN

Kimberly Higgins

13

3

Kameo's Handiwork Of Chumani RN

Katharine Patterson

7

4

Ankor's Young At Heart RN

Joyce Perkins

6

5

Rainkees Sweeterned By Shamrock AX AXJ

6

Ladyslipper's North Tracker RN

6

CH Glimlach's Gitan

Ranking

Sue Ritchie, Christine D Maxfield David M Larson, Susan L Larson, G M Godfrey, Karen S Godfrey Joanne Slaney RALLY NOVICE B

Dog Name

4 2 2

Owner(s) Sherri Alspaugh, Terry Van Schyndel Kassandra Bain, Kristina Witzka

Points

1

GCH CH Wund R Y Sheza Superstar At Paugh Prints CD BN RE NA NAJ

2

Keeshaven Jamaica'N Dreamcomtru RN

3

CH Keekichi's Klassic Irish Dancer BN RN

Ann M McHugh

15

4

Kelly RA

Charlene Valdez

14

4

Shoreline's Ruby Slippers BN RN NAJ

Patricia Voyles, Tawn Sinclair

14

4

Imagine Great Success BN RN

Marilyn Cornelius

14

5

CH Shoreline's Way Too Tuff BN RA OA NAJ

5

Sun‐Kiss Xandra BN RN

6

Kameo's B My Imagination BN RN NAP NJP

Laura Inman

12

7

Covenants Connect The Dots RN

Patricia Ferguson, Frances D'Amico

11

7

GCH CH Keenorth All About U Haiti RN

Elizabeth Fortino

11

8

Cara Woodhill Unlimited Credit RN

Pamela L Hildebrand

10

9

CH Shoreline's Tuff Enuf CD BN RA NA NAJ

Tawn Sinclair, Pia Paulsen

7

10

Ankor's Young At Heart RN

Joyce Perkins

6

11

Covenants Dashing Casanova RN

Fran D'Amico, Anita Houchins, Patricia Ferguson

4

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Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E McNutt Kathleen A Bloden, Chester F Bloden, Donna Williams, Ernest Williams

21 19

13

13

11

CH Cascadia E Z Money

Judi A James

4

12

Jo‐Lyn's Pumpkin Pride RN

Annette Robek, Janit L Johnson

3

12

Sonata Season Of The Bells RN

Gwynne Gulliford

3

12

CH Bonnyvale's Holiday Special RN

James M Wolfe, Joanne Harrar, Darlene Bosch, Carolyn H Wolfe

3

12

Leslie's Little Kiwi RN MX AXJ XF

Leslie Meyn

3

12

CH Bonnyvale's Picture This RN

Joanne Harrar, Darlene Basch, Jim Wolfe, Carolyn Wolfe

3

12

GCH CH Kan Du's Peppermints CD BN RN

Barbara Brown, Leri Hanson

3

13

CH Markwright's Oops I DidIt Again RN

Ann M Mchugh

2

14

GCH CH Summerwind's Sonic Boom

14

Smoke Over Green Mountain BN

14

Sylvan Stitches A Dream RN

Ann Elders

1

14

Clingmey Keeshond Garden's Kayah

Ms. Cyndi Clingerman

1

Sarah Berrend, Jean Gauchat‐Hargis, Joshua Hargis Julie Ann Green Beckel, Bill Floyd Beckel

RALLY ADVANCED A

Ranking

Dog Name

1 1

Owner(s) Tawn Sinclair, Pia Paulsen

Points

1

CH Shoreline's Tuff Enuf CD BN RA NA NAJ

2

CH Imagine Sherwood B Funny RA MXP MJP

Carolyn Schaldecker

14

3

CH Daimler Wynwood Rhythm N Blues BN RE

Lois Albright

11

3

CH Rainkees Reigning Shamrocks RA

4

CH Kidkees Island Guru RE

5

Kelly RA

Charlene Valdez

7

5

CH Covenants Wolf Kees Firestorm RA NAJ NF

Jennifer Rother, Anita Houchins

7

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William I Milwee, Wanda L Milwee Nancy Baggott, Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray

18

11 9

RALLY ADVANCED B

Ranking

Dog Name

1

Covenant Rising Sun CD RAE MX MXJ MXF

2

GCH CH Parrkees Perpetual Motion At Shoreline CD RAE AX MXJ OF

3

Rodney Harold Rufus CDX RAE2 MX MXJ OF

4

GCH CH Wund R Y Sheza Superstar At Paugh Prints CD BN RE NA NAJ

5

CH Kj's Oh I Wund‐R‐Y CD RA MX MXJ NF THD

5

CH Shoreline's Way Too Tuff BN RA OA NAJ

6

Shaker Hill Moli V Greenkees RAE

6

Covenants Jeweled Sierra RE AX MXJ NF

7 8 8 9 10 11

CH Daimler's Moonlight Magic CDX RE AX AXJ OAP NJP OF CH Keepsake Firestarter VCD2 UD RE AXJ OF MACH3 Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz CD RE MXF TQX Kandea CD GN RA Greykees Prince Charming RA MX MXJ OF Vali's Adeste Fidelis CD RN NAJ NF

12

Tapestry's Matinee Idol BN RE NA NAP NJP NFP

12

Keesbrook's Tourmaline Blues UDX OM1 RA OA OAJ NF

12

CH Jo‐Lyn's Dasher CDX RAE OA NAJ AXP AJP NFP

12 12

Greenkees Rolf RE Kelly RA

13

Covenant CD RAE NAP

13

CH Kidkees Island Guru RE

13

CH Shoreline Guinness For Barkee CD BN RAE MX MXJ

13

Owenbriar's Rockin' Robin RA OAJ NF

13

Flowerkees Sweet Alyssum Geluk BN RA NA NAJ

14

Vandys Titania CD RE OA OAJ

14

Foxfair Audacious RE OA OAJ

14

Seacrest Bebopreboprhubarbpie CD RE OA AXJ THD

14

Shoreline's Ruby Slippers BN RN NAJ

15

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Owner(s) Patricia Ferguson, Frances D'Amico Patricia Voyles, Tawn Sinclair, Eileen A Parr Elizabeth Strick Sherri Alspaugh, Terry Van Schyndel Emily Taggart, Grace Stewart Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E McNutt Alice L Thayer Karen Roberts, Anita Houchins Lois Albright Jean Munger Beth Godwin Amber Streicher Steve Dworkin Pat Stolte Donna L Schmitt, Katrina C Guse Lila Dann Donna L Schmitt, Janit L Johnson Alice Thayer Charlene Valdez Norma Gaddy, Michael Gaddy Nancy Baggott, Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E McNutt, Tawn Sinclair Leslie A Meyn M Frances Boyle, Nancy H Aldrich Barbara Eng, Carole Henry Jeanne Buente, Deborah A Lynch Karen Sheahan Patricia Voyles, Tawn Sinclair Katharine Patterson

Points 30 27 23 20 18 18 17 17 15 13 13 12 11 9 7 7 7 7 7 6 6

6 3 3 2 2 2 2 1

RALLY EXCELLENT A

Ranking

Dog Name

1

CH Daimler Wynwood Rhythm N Blues BN RE

2

CH Kidkees Island Guru RE

2

CH Sun‐Kiss Uzetta RE

3

Greenkees Rolf RE

3

CH Covenants Wolf Kees Firestorm RA NAJ NF

4

Covenants Jeweled Sierra RE AX MXJ NF

5

Foxfair Audacious RE OA OAJ

5

Kelly RA

6

Vandys Quick Silver RA NA OAJ

7

CH Kimar T Goldcard Peters RA

7 7

Owner(s) Lois Albright Nancy Baggott, Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray Kathleen Bloden, Donna Williams, Ernest Williams Alice Thayer Jennifer Rother, Anita Houchins Karen Roberts, Anita Houchins Jeanne Buente, Deborah A Lynch Charlene Valdez

Points 28 20

20 12 12 11 6 6 2

Wyndjamr's Get My Drift BN RE

E Constance Miller Alexander Peters, Kimberly Wallace‐ Schall, Linh Peters Pat Shuler

Linh's Little Tanuki Peters RA

Linh Peters, Alex Peters

1

Ranking

RALLY EXCELLENT B Dog Name

1

Covenant Rising Sun CD RAE MX MXJ MXF

2

GCH CH Wund R Y Sheza Superstar At Paugh Prints CD BN RE NA NAJ

3 3

Shaker Hill Moli V Greenkees RAE* Rodney Harold Rufus CDX RAE2 MX MXJ OF

3

GCH CH Parrkees Perpetual Motion At Shoreline CD RAE AX MXJ OF

4 5

CH Daimler's Moonlight Magic CDX RE AX AXJ OAP NJP OF* MACH3 Rainkees He's Got Razzmatazz CD RE MXF TQX

6

CH Jo‐Lyn's Dasher CDX RAE OA NAJ AXP AJP NFP

7 7

Wyndjamr's Reflections Of A Blue Moon CD RE CH Keepsake Firestarter VCD2 UD RE AXJ OF

8

CH Shoreline's Way Too Tuff BN RA OA NAJ

8

Keedox High Flyer CD RE

9

Covenants Jeweled Sierra RE AX MXJ NF

10

CH Kidkees Island Guru RE KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

Owner(s) Patricia Ferguson, Frances D'Amico Sherri Alspaugh, Terry Van Schyndel Alice L Thayer Elizabeth Strick Patricia Voyles, Tawn Sinclair, Eileen A Parr Lois Albright Beth Godwin Donna L Schmitt, Janit L Johnson Stacy Dickinson Jean Munger Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E Mcnutt Karen Squier Karen Roberts, Anita Houchins Nancy Baggott, Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray

1 1

Points 39 24 22 22 22 19 18 14 13 13 12 12 9 8

11

CH Shoreline Guinness For Barkee CD BN RAE MX MXJ

Robyn M McNutt, Blaine E McNutt, Tawn Sinclair

7

12

Foxfair Audacious RE OA OAJ

Jeanne Buente, Deborah A Lynch

5

12

Carr Kees Rick's Roosevelt CDX RE AX AXJ NAP OJP NF NFP

Pat Stolte

5

12

Kandea CD GN RA

Amber Streicher

5

12

Vandys Titania CD RE OA OAJ

Barbara Eng, Carole Henry

5

13

Covenant CD RAE NAP

Norma Gaddy, Michael Gaddy

2

13

Greenkees Rolf RE

Alice Thayer

2

13

MACH Geluk Miss Daffodil Hillside CDX RE NAP NJP OF

M Frances Boyle

2

13

Tapestry's Matinee Idol BN RE NA NAP NJP NFP

Donna L Schmitt, Katrina C Guse

2

13

Shoreline's Easy Rider RE

Charlene Valdez, Tawn Sinclair, Kristine Arnds

2

13

MACH Covenant High Priestess CD RE XF

Frances D'Amico, Patricia Ferguson

2

14

CH Winsome's Check Me Over CD RE

Kristine Arnds, Charlene Valdez, Tawn Sinclair

1

14

Seacrest Bebopreboprhubarbpie CD RE OA AXJ THD

Karen Sheahan

1

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Danee has been a busy Irish lass!

First was her Rally Novice title then came her 2nd "major" for her AKC conformation championship

On the horizon are more obedience titles and maternal duties!

3rd was her Beginner Novice Obedience title

Breeders Kathi Fleischer & Roseanne D. Conrad Owned, trained, shown, and very much loved

by Ann M. McHugh annmchugh22@windstream.net KeeshondWorld.com March 2012

By Alecia Novak

In June of 2011, three Keeshonden, a purple Standard Poodle and two humans set off for Toronto for our road trip to Woofstock. Woofstock is a Toronto festival that touts itself as North America’s largest festival for dogs. With humble beginnings in 2003 in Toronto’s Distillery district, the festival is still going strong 8 years later but has now moved to the larger St. Lawrence Market area. In 2010 the well‐attended festival also spawned Winter Woofstock taking place in November.

So who goes to Woofstock? Three hundred THOUSAND people and their doggie best friends!! It is the ULTIMATE festival for the canine fancier and their furry friends! Where else can your dog be in a fashion show, demonstrate their “stupid dog tricks” and try out a beginner’s agility course and cool their paws in kiddie pools on the street? Where else can your dogs be pampered with free treats, slurp from fresh water buckets at almost every stop, sit in the VIP (Very Important Pooches) lounge, have their photos taken again and again and join in a street fountain splash party? Woofstock, that’s where!

VIP (Very Important Pooch) Tent

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The official hotel for Woofstock is the Le Méridien King Edward on King Street in downtown Toronto.

And yes, they DO allow dogs! Upon checking in, the hotel provides a “doggie bag” with pick up bags, a toy and a list of doggie friendly places (vets, etc.) in the area. The staff is well educated in the proper doggie protocol and this year even commented that we, three Kees and a Standard Poodle, were the BEST guests they have ever had! The plush beds, marble bathrooms and beautiful rooms are a spectacular way to celebrate and relax with your dogs – just don’t let them get into the expensive mini bar!!

I have been going to Woofstock with my Keeshonden for 5 years.

We always seem to cause a stir.. mostly because people are unfamiliar with the breed. We try to be good breed ambassadors, teaching people the proper way to say Keeshond and allowing people to see how loving and happy they are. It does take some tongue biting when we get asked the inevitable question “are those dogs Chows?” then “Are those dogs a cross breed?” followed by “Are those dogs triplets?” Grrrrrr....

(Luna was 11, Chai was 7 ½ and Taiga was 2 ½ years old at the time).

Over the years, several of our Keeshond friends have made the trek to Woofstock. This year there was a contingency of at least 15 Keeshonden – almost unheard of in an “all breed” forum! From Keeshond friends that we connected with on Facebook and The Keeshond Express (TKE) to Keeshond Rescue Ontario members and people who have adopted rescue Keeshonden.. we all share a love for the breed and are drawn to each other like magnets.

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Keeshond people seem to have the same reaction when we meet in such a venue.. the OMG stage, then the details start to flow as if we were on a first date! It’s often hard to tear ourselves away so that we can check out the vendors!

Many times we have found a connection between the Kees we meet on our adventures and the people we know in the breed all over North America!! It’s a Kee ring!

It constantly amazes me that so many dogs can get along together in such a crowded place! Of course we must always be vigilant about how our dogs wind their way along the crowded streets... and most people are VERY considerate.

One of the great events at Woofstock is the Annual Hills Rescue Me Walk‐a‐thon typically held on the Sunday of Woofstock weekend! The K9 Rescue Me Walk‐A‐Thon supports canine rescue across Ontario including Keeshonden! Our Keeshond Rescue Ontario group usually garners some monetary help from the event and if you look closely, you might even catch a Kees or two participating! . The walk is the main fundraising event for k9 Rescue Groups, helping to support care of pets in their programs.

There are also rescue booths for many breeds of dogs and they often have wonderful doggie fundraising items to purchase to help their cause.

It’s a perfect place for someone to scout out a new friend for adoption!

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In addition fun events like the Woofstock High Tea, the fashion show, the Stupid Dogtrick Contest, Mr. & Mrs. Canine Canada Pageant and the Best Costume contest really allow people to show off their pooches!

It’s a street party for dogs.. and we humans are lucky to be invited! We are already counting down the minutes until the next Woofstock ‐ June 9‐10 2012. Check out their website at http://www.woofstock.ca and if you decide you are coming – look for the PUParazzi surrounding three Keeshond sitting next to a pink and blue Standard Poodle... you can’t miss us!

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Celebrate With Us Let's Hear It For the Girls This is an opportunity to show off your fabulous girls to the world!

This could be a girl that has excelled in the show ring, working / obedience rings or in the whelping box.

All too often its all about the boys... so Let's Hear It For The Girls!

The Girls will be featured in the June 2012 issue

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RYMISKA KIZASHI “KISSY” ALL BREEDS IN GROUP AWARD

RYMISKA GRAND DUKE “DUKE” BEGINS CAMPAIGNING THIS YEAR

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RYMISKA DIRTY HARRY “HAMMISH” MULTIPLE ALL BREEDS IN GROUP AWARDS

RYMISKA TAHKIRAH “KIRA” MULTIPLE ALL BREEDS IN GROUP AWARDS

SANDSTOCK FLASH LIGHTNING “FLASH” MULTIPLE ALL BREEDS IN SHOW & IN GROUP AWARDS RAY, MARILYN & TRACEY PARKER

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Just for Fun

Kitana Owned By Vasti Van Wyk ‐ Australia

Snow Puppy Submitted by Olga Kirsina ‐ Czech Republic

Pepper & Buddy At the beach in Brisbane Submitted by Penny Robertson ‐ Australia

Harry playing ball Submitted by Rachel Millner ‐ Australia

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New Litters ~ Planned Matings

Kennel Lavendermist Meadow – Czech Republic

Sire: C.I.B./ Multi CH/ FR CH/ CAN CH/ AM CH/ NO CH/ DK CH/ LUX CH/ PT CH/ SCHWZ CH, PT W‐2006, DKV‐ 2010 Volfgang D'Arlande Dam: CZ Ch / Rus Ch Eswood Lavender Leaf Alpine litter born: 26‐12‐2011

Litter is PHPT negative. Two males are available ( to pick up in Sweden or in Czech Republic).

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For more information please go to: www.lavenderkees.com Olga Kirsina ‐ olenka.fl@gmail.com

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