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Report and Results on the 3rd National Specialty, Calgary Alberta Sniffing across the Country: the First PWDCA sanctioned Water Trials in Canada Quinn’s Road to the Water Trial Pupography Upcoming Events Strange but True Arielle: Junior Handler Wellness: Raw Diet
Cover: BISS Canadian Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada (Marley) owned by Lana Langley, shown with Judge Luis Pinto Teixeira, handler Tracy Brown and PWDCC President Brenda Brown. Left: Ch Armada's Captain Columbus owned by Trudy Graham & Lana Langley, Trudy in Rally Obedience.
Ch Estrelaleal Samson’s Seabreeze owned by Mindy Selby, the BOB winner on the Monday of the AKC Show.
Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’ Sonoqua, AgN, in the Group ring on Friday.
The Juniors in the ring with Judge Kim McKay.
Ch Armada’s Purple Rain, owned by Audrey Hawthorne in the Aglity ring.
Brenda Brown’s Ch Armada's Santa Maria CD, on the frame.
Left: Best Junior Handler, Sabrina Oakes.
From left to right: Lisa Wiley, leading the dry land water training session, Joan Klam and Teresa Zorad.
Sharley Palash handling Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’ Sonoqua in the Group ring on Sunday, with Judge Ramón Podestá. www.pwdcc.org PWDCC Waterlog
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The Sweeps ring with Judge Denise Deans, reviewing the 12-15 month Female class, Hunter’s Eastcoast Blackout.
ThePresident’sLetter What an exciting summer! Our 3rd Portuguese Water Dog
Kudos to the Alberta Portuguese Water Dog Club for working
National Specialty and our first ever Canadian Water Trials.
so hard in hosting this enjoyable event. All attendees were
It does not get much better than these two successful,
welcomed with open arms and really got to experience first
prestigious events.
hand the club’s “Western Hospitality”. My most sincere thanks
The weather for the Specialty exceeded our expectations on
to all those volunteers, club and board members who went out
July 31st by remaining sunny and warm throughout the day
of their way to help at the show. There is not enough space
and into the evening for our banquet. This year we achieved
to personally thank all the many people who worked hard day
the biggest entry yet at a Canadian National with over 70 dogs
and night hosting this event.
entered. We were very happy to have friends (old and new)
Hard work from the PWDCC Water Committee in Ontario
from across Canada and the United States attend the specialty
resulted in the very successful completion of our first PWDCA
in Calgary, Alberta. I was especially happy to meet for the first
sanctioned Canadian Water Trials on August 21 and 22. Our
time face-to-face, with fellow PWDCC board members Roslyn
Club, thanks to a dedicated group of members, is the first
Eskind and Mavis McClintock.
and only club in the world sanctioned to hold PWDCA trials
Our knowledgeable judge, Mr. Luis Pinto Teixeira, worked the
outside the USA. There was a great turnout of dogs with
dog and handlers beautifully for the crowd, adding comments
several members trialing for the first time in Junior Water dog,
to his choices and expressing thoughts on the quality of the
and everyone getting to see some experienced handlers go
dogs. We were thrilled that Mr. Texiera agreed to speak to the
for the top levels! This special group of dogs did a great job
exhibitors at the banquet. He made a point of saying that he
showcasing what they were bred to do… work in the water.
was very impressed with the calibre of dogs at the Specialty
Their efforts were appreciated by all.
and feels we are going the right direction with our breeding.
Holding these high level events in Canada this year with so
He felt the dogs presented to him on that day could stand
many Canadian dogs doing so well makes me proud of our
among the best. He also spoke at length about the plight of
dogs and our dedicated owners. Our Club Committees worked
dogs in Portugal and across the world.
hard to present these high calibre events, and the exhibitors
It brought tears to some to see the great veteran bitch
worked hard to train and present dogs equal to the challenge.
Ch SunJoy Helms Alee Nina Armada, owned by Lana Langley,
Bouquets to all of you!
take the Best In Specialty ribbon. You can find the full
Brenda Brown, President
Specialty results on our web site (www.pwdcc.org) and further
Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada
in this Waterlog.
August 31, 2004
PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers
2004
President and Director
Secretary and Director
Directors
Kate Erickson
Brenda Brown
Mavis McClintock
Manon Bousquet
Toronto, Ontario
Bon Accord, Alberta
Duncan, British Columbia
St-Bonaventure, Québec
kate@pwdcc.org
brenda@pwdcc.org
mavis@pwdcc.org
manon@pwdcc.org
Vice President and Director
Treasurer and Director
Sandra A. Busse
Calgary, Alberta
Roslyn Eskind
Lorraine Wilson
Edmonton, Alberta
audrey@pwdcc.org
Toronto, Ontario
Richmond Hill, Ontario
sbusse@pwdcc.org
roslyn@pwdcc.org
lorraine@pwdcc.org
Audrey Hawthorne
Sharlene Krupp
Janette Daly
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Bowen Island,
sharlene@pwdcc.org
British Columbia jan@pwdcc.org
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Report on The 3rd National Canadian Specialty in Alberta was a success and our hard work-
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ing members actually survived hosting the largest Canadian PWD Specialty to date. Though few of us were experienced in Conformation, we pulled it off with style. For the first time in Canada we also offered Agility and Obedience boosters in the same venue. Here are the highlights of the Specialty and related events. Day One – CKC Agility Trial The Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada was proud to offer its first Agility booster at a CKC trial hosted by the Canadian Golden Retriever Club. With a total of 9 PWD’s entered, the highest qualifying score went to Ch Baywood’s Cutwater Calla Lily “Calla” owned by Cindy Gamache of Edmonton, Alberta.
Day Two – All Breed Show, Agility and Wine & Cheese Most PWD exhibitors competed in the first day of the Alberta Kennel Club’s All Breed show prior to the Specialty. Congratulations to Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua, AgN owned by Roslyn Eskind for winning Best of Breed this day. In the agility field there were 2 NADAC trials taking place and in the late afternoon the Club hosted a Wine and Cheese party. Thanks go to Michelle Hardman of the Alberta PWD Club for taking the time to organize this event. It was amazing to see Michelle being able to manage running her PWD, Dallas, in the NADAC trial and then run over to set everything up for the wine and cheese. Also congratulations to Michelle and Dallas on qualifying in seven out of eight agility trials! After the Wine and Cheese it was time for the Sweeps Judging with a total of 16 puppy entries and 4 Veterans. Our judge Denise Dean was great and very patient with all the puppies.
each dog, and why he chose his winner. This kind of judging is not often found in Canada, and was especially informative to watch. Based on listening Luis Pinto Teixeira, joined us for our banquet and graciously shared his thoughts on the day’s judging. throughout the day, Mr. Teixeira liked a PWD with a substantial head, shorter body and good drive in the rear quarters. We were pleased to see many U.S. exhibitors at the show. Exhibitors came from such far away places as California, Florida, Texas and New Mexico, just to mention a few. Kim McKay of Arkeno’s Papillons was our Junior Handler Judge and she had a great entry of Juniors. The Alberta PWD Club put out a flyer at the All Breed Show the day before offering some PWDs to juniors if they wanted to give it a shot. We were amazed at how many responded. We had an entry right from Peewee (4-6 years) up to the very competitive Senior Open class. As we know, the PWD isn’t an easy breed to handle, but they all enjoyed themselves.
Day Three – Conformation Show and Banquet Early on show day we were up blow drying dogs’ feet wet from the morning dew. By 9:00 am the Specialty was starting in a spacious indoors ice arena with rubber matting in the ring and lots of chairs for spectators. Our judge was Luis Pinto Teixeira from Portugal, and he had a nice soft hand and voice with the dogs. Everyone enjoyed Mr. Teixeira’s verbal critiques. For almost every class line up, he explained to the audience what he liked and disliked about
Paul Ziff and Audrey Hawthorne, man the s’mores station at the banquet.
PWDs were everywhere at the Western themed banquet – stamped on the white tablecloths, pulling the little chuck wagon centerpieces, even silkscreened on the chuck wagon canopies
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Best In Specialty BISS Canadian Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada (Marley)
such a thrill to know that “Mom” can achieve just as well as
This win meant a lot to me as it was Marley’s first time in the
her offspring have. And for this I would like to thank Marley’s
So with all these great achievements from her kids, it was
ring since she finished her Canadian Championship at a year
breeders - Bev Jorgenson and Rita Arujo – for entrusting me
and a half. Since then Marley has been busy with motherhood,
with this special girl. Special thanks also to Marley’s former
and just enjoying life as a family pet.
co-owner and my mentor Joanne Forsythe for her foresight and
Since she turned seven this year, and the National was local,
sharing her years of wisdom .
I thought why not enter her as a Veteran and let her play.
Marley will be attending her first American National in
Well play she did, her trip into the Veteran Sweeps ring the
October since puppy-hood, now in the Veteran class. I would
night before the Specialty was very entertaining to say the
like to wish everyone the best of luck! See you there!
least. Marley was having too much fun and had a hard time keeping all four feet on the ground. But somehow the next
Lana Langley, Armada reg
day, the light bulb came on. She must have remembered how this dog show stuff works, because this girl showed her heart out and won Best in Specialty. As a breeder, one always hopes the offspring go on to achieve great things, and Marley’s pups have done more than I could have dreamed of. To date she has produced: #1 PWD in Canada for 2001 BIS, Int/Am/Cdn Ch Armada’s Win N Doubt Go Parti #3 PWD in Canada for 2002 Am/Cdn Ch Armada’s Let’s Rock the Boat #1 PWD in Canada for 2003 BISS/BIS Am/Cdn Ch Armada’s Boatswain Helm’s Alee: 2002, & 2003 AOM American National winner 2003 & 2004 Best of Breed Westminister winner 2003 California BISS AM Ch Armada’s Belle of Roseknoll
Roy Cawley handling Am Ch Makitso’s Almirante Da Armada, BOS, Best Winners, Winners Male from the Open Dog class.
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Judge Luis Pinto Teixeira going over the Winners Dog class, from left to right, Roy Cawley with Am Ch Makitso’s Almirante Da Armada, Valerie Little with Tanaki Jack Sparrow Helm’s Alee BBE, Tracy Brown with Armada’s Purple Sun RWM.
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(courtesy of Lorraine Brown). The delicious salmon or steak dinners were topped off by everyone’s favourite – an old fashion camp fire where we roasted marshmallows to make “s’mores”. A big “Thank You” to Mindy Selby for organizing all the food and caterers. Thanks also go out to our past president Fran for flying out for four days and helping with everything, including stewarding for the Juniors. The auction held at the banquet, along with the silent Judge Luis Pinto Teixeira with Award of Merit winner Ch Armada’s Purple Rain, CD, AGI shown with his breeder, Lana Langley and Brenda Brown, President auction held over the weekend PWDCC right, owned by Audrey Hawthorne. Purple won from the Veteran’s class! were a huge success with close to $3,400.00 being raised.
The sun came out after the breed judging was done (of course) and those that were still around enjoyed a brief dry land seminar hosted by Lisa Wiley of Turnabout PWD’s. Also once again Cindy Gamache and her girl Ch Baywood’s Cutwater Calla Lilly came out on top with the highest qualifying score in the Agility booster offered that day. And with 6 Porties entered in Obedience, our highest qualifying score came from the Veterans class! Congratulations to Angie Potter and Can Mex Int Ch Superior’s Windward d’Dakota Can Am CD for winning this honour.
Day Five – All Breed Show plus Good Byes Not to be forgotten the All Breed show that afternoon saw Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua, AgN winning Best of Breed.
Congratulations to Am/Can Ch Estrelaleal Samson’s Seabreeze owned by Mindy Selby for winning the breed in the All Breed show on this day. On the last day we said good-bye to our old friends and the new friends we made at the show. Everyone enjoyed the weekend and left with a good impression of our Western Hospitality. None of this could have come together without the great participation of the members of the Alberta PWD Club, in conjunction with key members of the Canadian PWD Club. Many thanks to all who helped us create a successful National Specialty. Reported by Tracy Brown
Reserve Best Junior handler, Sara Szauerzopf with Primo, Am Ch Del Sur’s Makin’ All the Right Moves. The expression says it all!
Judge Ramón Podestá with Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua, AgN, handled by Shaunna Bernardin for owner Roslyn Eskind. Schooner won an Award of Merit at the Specialty and Best of Breed the first 3 days of the AKC All Breed Show and also a Group 2nd on Sunday.
Day four – All Breed Show, Agility and Obedience We woke up to rain this morning, and unfortunately it continued for the All Breed show. I know they are “water dogs,” but for the handlers rain makes life miserable! Again, congratulations to Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua, AgN for winning Best of Breed as well as a Group 2 placement.
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SHOW
Results
Regular Classes*
Veterans (Male)
Juvenile Sweepstakes
July 31 2004, Calgary Alberta Judge Mr. Luis Pinto Teixeira, Lisboa Portugal for the complete listing go to www.pwdcc.org/Forum
1. 043 Ch Armadas Purple Rain, CD, AGI, SHDCH
July 30, 2004, Calgary Alberta Judge MS. Denise Dean, Parks Arizona
Audrey Hawthorne; Agent: Tracy Brown
2. 010 Ch Driftwood’s Brown Trout by Hunter Jean Hassebroek & Morgin Quirin Powell
Best in Specialty Show 048 Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada (B) Lana J. Langley
Jr. Puppy (6-9 months) (Female) 1. 037 Planalto Rosa Dos Ventos Karen Berggren & Dorothy Dalegowski; Agent: J’Nevelyn Martin
Best of Opposite Sex 029 Am. Ch Makitso’s Almirante Da Armada (D) Barbara & Roy Cawley; Agent: Stan Voje
Best of Winners, Winners Male 029 Am. Ch Makitso’s Almirante Da Armada (D) Barbara & Roy Cawley; Agent: Stan Voje
Reserve Winners Male 042 Armada’s Purple Sun Audrey Hawthorne & Lana J. Langley; Agent: Tracy Brown
Winners Female 036 Armada Lady Igraine Helm’s Alee (B) J’Nevelyn Martin & Joanne Forsythe
Reserve Winners Female 037 Planalto Rosa Dos Ventos (B) Karen Berggren & Dorothy Dalegowski; Agent: J’Nevelyn Martin
Best Veteran, Best Veteran Female 048 Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada (B) Lana J. Langley
Best Veteran Male 043 Ch Armadas Purple Rain, CD, AGI (D) Audrey Hawthorne; Agent: Tracy Brown
Best Bred by Exhibitor 015 Tanaki Jack Sparrow Helm’s Alee Valerie Little & David Berry
Best Canadian Bred 042 Armada’s Purple Sun Audrey Hawthorne & Lana J. Langley; Agent: Tracy Brown
Best Puppy 037 Planalto Rosa Dos Ventos (B) Karen Berggren & Dorothy Dalegowski; Agent: J’Nevelyn Martin
Awards of Merit 043 Ch Armadas Purple Rain, CD, AGI (D) Audrey Hawthorne; Agent: Tracy Brown 014 Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua, AGN (D) Roslyn Eskind
Jr. Puppy (6-9 months) (Male) 1. 023 Urso Do Mer Do Lusaidas Elaine & Chris Rasmussen & Linda Campbell
2. 008 Tanaki’s Will Turner – 15/11/03
2. 011 Driftwood’s Eagle Has Landed at Broek Jean Hassebroek & Morgin Powell
3. 044 Armada’s Perro Marino of Baywood Michelle Hardman & Lana Langley; Agent: Tracy Brown
4. 053 Baywood Kosmic Rain Brenda Brown
Sr. Puppy (9-12 months) (Female) 016 Commocean’s Pat Sea Cline Tanaki Valerie Little & Ulrike Kollmen
12-15 Months (Female) 1. 033 Helm’s Alee Cascadia Janette Daly & Valerie Little
2. 045 Agua Dulce’s Filha Britannia Molly A. Exner-Howell & Theresa Zorad
3. 009 Hunter’s Eastcoast Blackout John H. Brown
4. 051 Helm’s Alee Wind Rose Robin & Autumn Steffens & J’Nevelyn Martin
15-18 Months (Female) 1. 052 Odyseas Secret Admirer at Del Sur Lauren & Lisa Wiley & Lana Woodburn
2. 039 Sandstone’s Just One Look Petro Haring; Agent: Sheila Morgan
Canadian Bred (Female) 038 Sandstone’s Pandora’s Box Petro Haring
Bred by Exhibitor (Female) 1. 046 Armada’s Pinta Helm’s Alee Lana J. Langley & Joan Klam
2. 012 Broek N Driftwood’s Lil Deuce Coupe Roger & Jean Hassebroek & Morgin Quirin Powell
3. 021 Maxmigi’s Gorgeous Guarantee Tracey J. Cook
Open (Female) 1. 036 Armada Lady Igraine Helm’s Alee J’Nevelyn Martin & Joanne Forsythe
2. 041 Makitso N Pinehaven Java Ice Barbara & Roy Cawley; Agent: Stan Voje
3. 017 Fishbay’s J-Lopez Valeria Little & David Berry
Marcy & Richard Lowy; Agent: Valerie Little 3. 006 D’Rio Camlin Seadaner De Cristalmar Linda Campbell & Linda Hinkle; Agent: Lori Gauvin
4. 031 Ch Makitso’s Capitao De Fragata
12-15 Months (Male)
1. 048 Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada
Barbara & Roy Cawley; Agent: Stan Voje
Veterans (Female) Lana J. Langley
1. 019 Echobay’s Snoop Dog Marjorie Huk; Agent: Shaunna Bernardin
2. 035 Helm’s Alee Northern Cross ER
Dam & Progeny 1. 048 Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada Lana J. Langley
J’Nevelyn Martin & Joanne Forsythe
3. 050 Tanaki’s Yukon XLT
2. 056 Ch Armada’s Santa Maria, CD, AGN Brenda Brown
Robin & Autumn Steffens; Agent: J’Nevelyn Martin
Canadian Bred (Male) 042 Armada’s Purple Sun Audrey Hawthorne & Lana J. Langley; Agent: Tracy Brown
3. 022 Ch Vilors Work of Art Tracey J. Cook & Lorraine & Victor Brown
Sire & Get 1. 043 Ch Armadas Purple Rain, CD, AGI, SHDCH Audrey Hawthorne; Agent: Tracy Brown
Bred by Exhibitor (Male) 1. 015 Tanaki Jack Sparrow Helm’s Alee
2. 018 Ch Tanaki’s Mains’l of Helm’s Alee Valeria Little & David Berry
Valerie Little & David Berry
2. 040 Del Sur’ Makin All the Right Moves Lana & Chay Woodburn
3. 028 AM. Ch Seabreeze Nautical Design, CD, WWD Karen Arends & Sue Ann Pietros
4. 020 Maxmigi’s Illustrious Icon Tracey J. Cook
Open (Male) 1. 029 Am. Ch Makitso’s Almirante Da Armada Barbara & Roy Cawley; Agent: Stan Voje
2. 030 Ch Makitso N Pinehaven Ice Man Barbara & Roy Cawley; Agent: Stan Voje
3. 007 Fin. Nor. Sw. Ch Barco Da Casa D’Alandro
Brace 1. 023 Urso Do Mer Do Lusaidas (M) Elaine & Chris Rasmussen & Linda Campbell
2. 024 Camlin’s Rainha Dos Diamantes (F) Elaine & Chris Rasmussen & Linda Campbell
Exhibition Only
Juvenile Sweeps (6-9 months) (Male) 1. 008 Tanaki’s Will Turner Marcy & Richard Lowy; Agent: Valerie Little
2. 015 Tanaki Jack Sparrow Helm’s Alee Valerie Little & David Berry
3. 023 Urso Do Mer Do Lusaidas Elaine & Chris Rasmussen & Linda Campbell
4. 006 D’Rio Camlin Seadaner De Cristalmar Linda Campbell & Linda Hinkle; Agent: Lori Gauvin
Juvenile Sweeps (12-15 months) (Male) 020 Maxmigi’s Illustrious Icon Tracey J. Cook
Juvenile Sweeps (6-9 months) (Female) 1. 053 Baywood Kosmic Rain Brenda Brown
2. 032 Tanaki Black Pearl Helm’s Alee Janette Daly & Valeria Little & David Berry
3. 044 Armada’s Perro Marino of Baywood Michelle Hardman & Lana Langley; Agent: Tracy Brown
4. 046 Armada’s Pinta Helm’s Alee Lana J. Langley & Joan Klam
Juvenile Sweeps (12-15 months) (Female) 1. 045 Agua Dulce’s Filha Britannia Molly A. Exner-Howell & Theresa Zorad
2. 009 Hunter’s Eastcoast Blackout John H. Brown
3. 033 Helm’s Alee Cascadia Janette Daly & Valerie Little
4. 021 Maxmigi’s Gorgeous Guarantee Tracey J. Cook
Juvenile Sweeps (15-18 months) (Female) 052 Odyseas Secret Admirer at Del Sur Lauren & Lisa Wiley & Lana Woodburn
Best in Sweepstakes 052 Odyseas Secret Admirer at Del Sur Lauren & Lisa Wiley & Lana Woodburn
BOS to Best in Sweepstakes 020 Maxmigi’s Illustrious Icon Tracey J. Cook
Veteran Sweepstakes July 30, 2004, Calgary Alberta Judge Ms. Denise Dean, Parks Arizona
Veteran Sweeps (7-9 years) (Male) 1. 010 Ch Driftwood’s Brown Trout by Hunter Jean Hassebroek & Morgin Quirin Powell
2. 028 Am. Ch Seabreeze Nautical Design, CD, WWD Karen Arends & Sue Ann Pietros
Veteran Sweeps (10+ years) (Male) 043 Ch Armadas Purple Rain, CD, AGI Audrey Hawthorne; Agent: Tracy Brown
Veteran Sweeps (7-9 years) (Female) 048 Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada Lana J. Langley
Best in Sweepstakes 010 Ch Driftwood’s Brown Trout by Hunter Jean Hassebroek & Morgin Quirin Powell
BOS to Best in Sweepstakes 048 Ch SunJoy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada Lana J. Langley
Obedience HIT Can. Mex. Int. Ch Superior’s Windward d’Dakota Can. Am. CD – owned and handled by Angie Potter competed in Veterans Obedience
Agility HIT Baywood’s Cutwater Calla Lily (Calla) – Novice A – owned and handled by Cindy Gamache – Hit on both days and also Novice title.
Best Junior Handler
005 Ch Nautique’s Ensolardo (F) Mindy M. Selby & Linda M. Fowler
Sabrina Oakes, Senior Open
056 Ch Armada’s Santa Maria, CD, AGN (F) Brenda Brown
Congratulations to all the winners!
057 Ch Baywoods Act II Arrogant Amy, CD, AGX (F) Brenda Brown
*pending CKC Confirmation
Linda Campbell & Linda Hinkle; Agent: Lori Gauvin
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Sniffingacrossthecountry… From Ontario Traverse City Water Trial, August 14/15.04 Once again, the intrepid WADE continguent went off to Traverse City for PWDC Greater Chicagoland Water Trial on Saturday and Sunday August 14/15. Judged by Mary Kay Shroeder, Versatility was again earned by Cathy Gadd and Laila, Ch Manitou’s Northern Star; Working Water Dog was earned by Kate Erickson and Jac, Ondulado’s Jaquiero Jayne on both days! and Junior Certificate was earned by Donna Gottdenker with Valentino, Claircreek Song of Valentino. Also participating but not successful this time were the teams of: Donna Gottdenker and Milly Louise Rossen and Nina Lorraine Wilson and Hogan Roslyn Eskind, Ontario From top down: Kate and Vicky Robinson; Mary Kay and Cathy with Laila; Valentino and Donna; the site
Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada
The overall results were: Saturday August 21, 2004 – 32 entries with 18 passes for an overall pass rate
First Water Trial (PWDCA sanctioned)
of 56%.
August 21/22.04 I am thrilled to report that the first
Sunday August 22, 2004 – 22 entries
PWDCA sanctioned Water Trials held
with 8 passes for an overall pass rate
by the Portuguese Water Dog Club of
of 36%.
Canada at Royackers near Guelph,
The standard of the Junior entries was
Ontario were a great success.
particularly high with well prepared
The venue for the event was perfect,
handlers and well trained dogs. Eight
the sun was shining, the water was
of the Junior competitors earned their
warm and the entries were higher than
certificates. Many of the Junior
expected. In fact, before the end of
competitors were first introduced to
the first day we ran out of ribbons and
water work just two months earlier at
trophies for the qualifying dog/handler
the Club’s Water Camp in June.
teams (more are on order!).
We were delighted to have several
Our Judge was Charles Robinson from
American friends from Michigan and
Northern Michigan, an expert who has
Ohio entered in the first PWDCA sanc-
been involved with water trials for the
tioned trial in Canada.
past 16 years. He was very approachable and helpful thoroughly briefing teams
Cathy Gadd in the Judging Tent with Judge Charles Robinson.
at each level of the trial and putting nervous competitors at ease. Summary of Results Dogs were entered at all five trial levels: Junior, Apprentice, Working, Courier and Versatility. We had teams that earned their award or title at every level. For details, see the insert with this article.
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Thanks and Congratulations
Letter from Water Trial Judge
I would like to thank the Water Trial
Charles Robinson
On the first day of the trial, I had the pleasure to judge the most well prepar-
Committee and Club members who
I have just returned
ed junior certificate level PWDs in one
went above and beyond to make the
from Canada and
location in my career as a judge. The
two days run so smoothly and so memo-
judging the first
Apprentice, Working, and Courier and
rably. The trial could not have been
Portuguese Water
above levels were outstanding and I
organized or run without Lorraine Wilson
Dog Canadian
believe many who did not pass on
(Trial Secretary), Kate Erickson, Roslyn
Water Trials. First
Saturday came back with success on
Eskind, Donna Gottdenker, Louise
I would like to
Sunday. I also found several move ups
thank the Canadian
that did very well and were only one
Rossen and Connie McCandless. Thanks also to those who rowed and stewarded
Water Trial Committee members for the
happily for us both days.
honor of judging the first trial in their
Special thanks to Janis Watts, Debra Barcon and Audrey Hawthorne who were instrumental in helping our Club become recognized by the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America to hold approved trials in Canada. Janis sent us a message after the Trial: “Congratulations to all the teams who
Club’s history. Their work and belief in hosting a PWDCA sanctioned Canadian Water Trial was realized in grand style. Judy Murray had done a water workshop at this site earlier this year and supported the appropriateness of this site for their first trial, and I totally concur with her opinion. The site is very picturesque as well as exhibitor and spectator
exercise from being successful. Lastly it was an honor to judge the first dog to complete its Courier Title in Canada as well as the first PWD from the United States to receive the Courier Excellent Title at a Canadian location. I had the ultimate thrill of judging and qualifying the wonderful performance of Ch Manitou Northern Star CWDX (Laila) as she enters her senior years.
friendly with abundant close parking
I encourage all U.S. water enthusiasts to
the PWDCC first water trial.
and real bathrooms.
check out their fellow PWD enthusiasts
All of you have taken part in another page
There can be no complaints of the water
entered their Portuguese Water Dogs in
in the history of the PWD and the PWDCC.
quality or site setup, it was as good as
And, special congratulation to the
it gets. I was also very pleased with
Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada for
how quickly the teams could achieve
their perseverance and hard work in their
swimming depth. All levels got plenty of
efforts to obtain PWDCA sanctioning and
time and distance to demonstrate their
approval to hold PWDCA Water Trials!”
swimming abilities.
Janis Watts Legado Portuguese Water Dogs, Arizona PWDCA Water Committee
in Canada! Respectfully, Charles Robinson, PWDCA Water Trial Judge
The opening ceremonies led by Cathy with a spirited rendition of three national anthems.
Our Next Water Trial Summer 2005 There will be another water trial in the summer of 2005, watch for a notice in the Waterlog of dates in early 2005. I look forward to greeting old friends and to welcoming others who would like to work their Portuguese Water Dogs in their natural environment. Catherine Gadd, 2004 Water Trial Chair and Chief Steward
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Water Trial Results Saturday August 21st Passes indicated by dog’s name in blue.
Junior Water Dog Certificate (15 entries, 7 passed, 1 withdrew) Polo Kewbeach Spirit of Napoleon Handler Connie McCandless, Toronto, Canada Quinn Claircreek Mighty Quinn Ursula Martin, Toronto, Ontario Handler Ch Kewbeach Dancing Up a Storm Samba Handler Anne Passafiume, Unionville, Ontario Substitute Cathy Gadd Nemeau Ch Aliana’s Sonho Do Menino Novo Cindy Berube, Mississauga, Ontario Handler Ch Seashadow Renewed Hope Anise Josefa Rodriguez, Richmond Hill, Handler Ontario Substitute Franklin Rodriguez Kewbeach Gustavo Rio De Mainho Gus Handler Dan McClaren, Waterdown, Ontario Everspring Longswamp Melody Handler Dan Salter, Elora, Ontario Substitute Elaine Salter
Elly
Cricket Echobay Nothing Else Matters, CD Jill Weatherby, Mississauga, Ontario Handler
Maggie Seashadow’s Tristar Margarita Lawrie Eubank, Cambridge, Ontario Handler Substitute Charlotte Etus
Working Title (7 entries, 6 passed)
Ch Belouro's Diamante Dia Gill Goldschmidt, Hawkstone, Ontario Handler
Ondulado’s Jaquiero Jayne, AWD Exhibition Handler Kate Erickson, Toronto, Ontario
Neeka Belouro's Pequena Boneca, CD Handler Gord Goldschmidt, Orillia, Ontario Hunter's Clear Shot Mary Kerr, Plymouth, MI Handler
Shotsy
Apprentice Title
Tiago’s Fuje Bela d’Aqua, AWD Handler Cathy Gadd, Toronto, Ontario
Tashi Jac
Seabiscuit Tiago’s Seabiscuit, AWD Cathy Gadd, Toronto, Ontario Handler Aarion Emily Carr, AWD Milly Handler Donna Gottdenker, Waterloo, Ontario
(6 entries, 3 passed, 1 withdrew)
Sharky Ch Driftwood Shark Hunter, AWD Fred Brauning, Chesterfield, Michigan Handler
Ch Ondulado’s Hogan, Hogan CD, AgN, BROM, SROM Lorraine Wilson, Richmond Hill, Ontario Handler
Ch Tesouro's Harbour Light, Na, NAJ Handler Vera Arnold, Bowling Green Ohio
Seashadow Incalculable Valor Inca Handler Josefa Rodriguez, Richmond Hill, Ontario Echobay’s Change of the Fly, CD Ruger Handler Jill Weatherby, Mississauga, Ontario Valentino Claircreek Song of Valentino Move-up from JR Handler Donna Gottdenker, Waterloo, Ontario Bedford’s Tasha Yar Motes Exhibition Handler Roslyn Eskind, Toronto, Ontario
Aliana’s Sereia Bella Cruz, CD Sadie Handler Arielle Berube, Mississauga, Ontario
Water trial participants and spectators had a great time. In addition to the many words of thanks and praise spoken during the two-day event, some people wrote about how much they enjoyed the event. Here are comments from two Americans attending our first Canadian trials. ”America salutes the PWDCC for a job well done! As a former water trial secretary, I know all the hard work that goes into putting on a successful trial. Catherine Gadd and the hard working members of the PWDCC deserve a BIG round of applause for the success of their 1st Canadian Water Trial, from the opening ceremony, the award presentations of the beautiful etched glass jars for the qualifiers and the participation certificates for those who didn't, they made everyone feel very special.
Kewbeach Hurricane Samson Exhibition Handler Cathy Gadd,Toronto, Ontario
Courier
Sam
(2 entries, 0 passed)
Pennrico's Condessa Isabella Susan Curfman, Sylvania, Ohio Handler Substitute Vera Arnold
Izzy
Mariner Ebullient Jitter Bug Jitter Bug Handler Barb Ames, Traverse City Michigan
Versatility (2 entries, 2 passed) Hunter's Gert Handler Paula Stevens
Gert
Ch Manitou's Northern Star Cathy Gadd, Toronto, Ontario Handler
Laila
“And what a great first water trial it was. ALL the dogs were working at their best and everyone watching held their breath hoping for another pass. Our Canadian friends treated us like family and their water site was absolutely gorgeous. Even my farmer husband had to admit that he really enjoyed himself despite the fact that there weren't any cattle involved. Saturday was certainly one of the highest pass rates that I've ever seen so the dogs must have enjoyed the trial as much as the owners. Thank you PWDCC for a wonderful time.” Paula Stevens and Gert the crazy brown dog
The site was gorgeous, the weather was beautiful and the Judge Chuck Robinson was just wonderful. As the boat steward for the large Junior class (15 DOGS), I was amazed at the success rate for these wonderful working young dog/new handler teams. I was also very impressed with Chuck's words of wisdom and encouragement for the unsuccessful first time handling teams. (I wish I had that when I first started out.) I have never been to a water trial that I enjoyed as much as this one, partially because I went as a spectator and not as a nervous participant… Great job and looking forward to next year!” Annette Lovse and Cali CD, NA, OAJ, NAP, NJP, NAC, NJC, NCG, CWDX, FD, SROM
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Water Trial Results Sunday August 22nd Passes indicated by dog’s name in blue.
Junior Water Dog Certificate (5 entries, 1 passed, 1 withdrew) Ch Belouro's Diamante Handler Gillian Goldschmidt, Hawkstone, Ontario Hunter's Clear Shot Mary Kerr, Plymouth, MI Handler Everspring Longswamp Melody Dan Salter, Elora, Ontario Handler Substitute Elaine Salter
Dia
Shotsy Elly
Samba Ch Kewbeach Dancing Up a Storm Move-up from JR Handler Anne Passafiume, Unionville, Ontario Substitute Cathy Gadd
Courier
Sadie Aliana’s Sereia Bella Cruz, CD Arielle Berube, Mississauga, Ontario Handler
Sharky Driftwood Shark Hunter, AWD Move-up from Wk Handler Fred Brauning, Chesterfield, Michigan
Belouro's Pequena Boneca Handler Gord Goldschmidt
Neeka
Polo Kewbeach Spirit of Napoleon Connie McCandless, Toronto, Canada Handler
Pennrico's Condessa Isabella Susan Curfman, Sylvania, Ohio Handler Substitute Vera Arnold
Ch Belouro's Diamante Dia Frank Goldschmidt, Hawkstone, Ontario Handler
Versatility (0 entries)
Tiago’s Fuje Bela d’Aqua, AWD Exhibition Cathy Gadd, Toronto, Ontario Handler
Apprentice Title (8 entries, 2 passed)
Tiago’s Seabiscuit, AWD Seabiscuit Handler Cathy Gadd, Toronto, Ontario
Quinn Claircreek Mighty Quinn Move-up from JR Handler Ursula Martin, Toronto, Ontario Echobay Nothing Else Matters, CD Cricket Move-up from JR Jill Weatherby, Mississauga, Ontario Handler
Izzy
Working Title (6 entries, 3 passed)
Kewbeach Gustavo Rio De Mainho Gus Handler Dan McClaren, Waterdown, Ontario
Claircreek Song of Valentino Valentino Move-up from JR Handler Donna Gottdenker, Waterloo, Ontario
(3 entries, 2 passed)
Mariner Ebullient Jitter Bug Jitter Bug Courier Excellent Barb Ames, Traverse City Michigan Handler
Tashi
Ondulado’s Jaquiero Jayne, AWD Exhibition Kate Erickson, Toronto, Ontario Handler
Jac
Ch Ondulado’s Hogan, CD, AgN, BROM Hogan Move-up from App Lorraine Wilson, Richmond Hill, Ontario Handler Echobay Change of the Fly, CD Ruger Move-up from App Handler Jill Weatherby, Mississauga, Ontario Ch Tesouro's Harbour Light, Na, NAJ Vera Arnold, Bowling Green Ohio Handler
Opposite page, clockwise from bottom left: Fred Brauning in Working, was one of our ace rowers! The Working Multiple Retrieve, Kate Erickson and Jac; The large and successful Junior Class on Saturday; Annette Lovse feeding the net in Courier; Fred and Annette came from Michigan to support us.
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This page, clockwise from top right: Jill Weatherby, who passed 4 levels with 2 dogs, Junior and Apprentice with Cricket, and Apprentice and Woking with Ruger, with Judge Charles Robinson; The start of the “Ducky” race; The “Ducky” retrieve, a fun event for all; Judge Robinson and the Apprentice Boat Ride of Lorraine Wilson and Hogan;. Getting ready for Courier Net Retrieve, Susan Curfman with Izzy and Vera Arnold, foreground boat, more American supporters; Lawrie Eubank and Maggie, Lawrie was another of our ace rowers!
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Claircreek Mighty Quinn’s Road to the First PWDCC Water Trial (PWDCA sanctioned)
Sniffing…
It all began in January 2004 when we had the good fortune to meet Donna Gottdenker and her amazing Portuguese Water Dogs.
During the “adoption process”, breeder Donna asked us a lot of questions about our lifestyle and what kind of dog we were looking for. Our response was always “we just want a pet… a companion dog”. Although interested in dog sports, we weren’t interested in participating in trials. I just wanted to play with Quinn and to me that included nurturing his natural instincts and abilities. Our first taste of training came early in puppy classes. Donna had required that we sign up for classes before taking our bundle of joy home. We enjoyed these classes because our puppy and his litter mates were so smart and stood out “at the top of the class”. Hooked on Water Work It all started when Donna’s recommended book (Cynthia McCullough’s Water Training for the Portuguese Water Dog) and Quinn’s drive to retrieve inspired me to purchase a canvas bumper at a pet store. Then on Easter weekend, we took Quinn to the cottage where there was only about 30 feet of open water around the shore of the still frozen lake. Jumping into the freezing water without the slightest hesitation, Quinn retrieved sticks over and over. The next weekend we took him to a different lake and threw his canvas bumper – Quinn was hooked! Our activities on Easter weekend convinced us to sign up for the PWDCC Water Camp. The Water Camp put on by Catherine Gadd and the WADE Team on June 19, 2004 was such a wonderful learning experience that I was hooked too. The WADE Team made the day so relaxing and so much fun that we (Quinn’s dad, John & I) decided to enter the Water Trial in August. Water Training Challenges Most of our water training was actually on land. Our cottage is on a small fast flowing river, not suitable for water training, and off leash water isn’t readily accessible. The easiest thing to train with Quinn was retrieving and returning objects “to hand”. We started with tennis balls, and since I’m not inclined to pick things up from the ground, Quinn was always required to place objects to be re-thrown into my hand. The float line posed a challenge because Quinn wanted to retrieve all of the floats, and was getting tangled in the line. When he made it to the shore, he loved to toss and fling the
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floats in the air before returning them to me. We dealt with the desire to retrieve all of the floats by reducing their number from 5 to 3. Playing with the line was extinguished by walking away as soon as he began to play with the line. The prospect of the game ending is Quinn’s greatest motivator since all he wants is another retrieve. The underwater retrieve was a challenge. First, he couldn’t see the toy. Then when he saw it, he did “the smart thing” and pawed it out of the water. Success finally came after putting colored tape around the handles, and holding the toy in deeper water. Quinn will now retrieve the toy from a two-foot depth! The biggest challenge was the swim – can’t train for that on land – we didn’t have much opportunity to practice. We had little difficulty together in the water when I could walk while he swam. (I guess it was fairly clear to the smart little guy that I didn’t need to be rescued when most of my torso was above the water line). Also, I could move forward faster, eliminating the need for Quinn to swim slowly, or around me. Unfortunately, walking was not an option at the Royackers Trial Sight. First, I had to buy a better life jacket – one that wouldn’t ride up while swimming. By then, we only had a couple of opportunities to swim together, with inconsistent results. I considered the option of having a substitute swimmer, but didn’t have anyone for Quinn to practice with. In the end, I decided that although we weren’t likely to pass, we’d enter for fun, which is what it’s all about anyway. Success at the August 21/22, 2004 Water Trial Cathy Gadd advised us to pre-enter for the Junior Certificate on both days of the trial, thereby guaranteeing two attempts at Junior, and if by some miracle we passed Junior, we could “move up” to Apprentice. Claircreek Mighty Quinn loves to perform for an audience, so on Trial Day he was in his element. Second to be tested, Quinn performed beautifully, while Mom barely made it through the swim. (I will never again forget to tighten my life jacket!) By 10:30 am, Quinn had earned a Junior Water Dog Certificate, and was looking forward to trying the Apprentice test. The next day during the Apprentice trial, Quinn truly was “Mighty”. The only tense moment for me was when he got off the boat and went straight to the Land Steward to get his bumper back before coming to me – Whew!
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the count, but we arrived ashore to those wonderful words, “we have another Apprentice Water Dog!” and tearful hugs from a proud Donna and Daddy (John). Thanks to the WADE Team for all their great advise and support. To Judge Charles Robinson for giving clear instructions and for creating a relaxed testing atmosphere. Most of all, thanks to Quinn’s Dad John. Without his willingness to “step & fetch” and his all round support we couldn’t have made it to the water trial. In addition to the dogs and their handlers, many family members and guests cheered on the participants and helped with site set up and clean up, rowing, selling Club merchandise, etc. Ursula Martin – proud owner/handler of Mighty Quinn, precocious PWD pup who received his Apprentice Water Dog title at just 8 months.
Experiences of a “Non-Handler” (Quinn’s Dad John) at our First Water Trial I had been to Royackers Kennels and Training Facility near Guelph, Ontario once before to attend the June Water Training Camp. I was looking forward to returning for the Water Trials on August 21 & 22, and I was suitably impressed by the weekend. I arrived on Friday afternoon with my 8 month old PWD Claircreek Mighty Quinn and my wife Ursula, Quinn’s Mom and Handler. The site was being set up, and people were training dogs and exchanging ideas, tips and stories. Several people from the large American contingent stayed until dark, working with their dogs in preparation for the Trial.
We were the only ones to camp out, but the organizing committee arrived very early to complete the set up and welcome participants. I knew some of the folks from previous PWD events, but throughout the weekend I became acquainted with many new PWD people from Canada and the United States. Of course, I also met many beautiful PWDs! I was pressed into service to help as a Steward and Rower several times over the weekend despite my inexperience. It was suggested that a steward and rower camp might be arranged before the next trial. Saturday evening we all convened at Pat & Mario’s Restaurant in Guelph for an evening of noshing, imbibing and naturally plenty of PWD talk. Water Success and New Friends Quinn achieved his Junior Certificate on Saturday, and Apprentice Title on Sunday – “icing on the cake”. The weekend wound down with us bidding adieu to our many new friends after dismantling the equipment (amongst cavorting dogs & puppies) and a debriefing of the extremely successful event. Heartfelt thanks to the organizing committee, the Judge and all the participants and, most importantly, the dogs. In closing, I’d like to note that I was impressed with the involvement of many young people, highlighted by Arielle’s handling of Sadie. John Martin, Mighty Quinn’s Dad and willing water trial helper
After setting up our small house trailer in the parking lot, we socialized with a group in Waterloo over Chinese food and, of course, more PWD chatter. Mist over the Pond Royackers was a beautiful sight at dawn the next morning with mist over the pond, hay stacked in the surrounding fields, hot air balloons drifting overhead and a blue heron fishing at the far shore.
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From left to right: The all important Judge’s briefing for the Junior class, Ursula centre listens intently; Quinn delivering the line to hand, Appentice level, what a boy!
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P U PO GR APH Y NAME: Baywood’s Perro Marino of Armada
NICKNAME: Austin
AGE: 8 months
L EADER
OF MY PACK :
Chloe (my English Springer Spaniel Sister)
EDUCATION: I just started my first session of agility classes… wow is THAT fun!!!
LEISURE TIME
ACTIVITIES :
FAVOURITE
DESTINATION :
Really, really trying to annoy my big sisters Dallas and Chloe…
I like to go anywhere, especially if my big sister Dallas (my
I’m good at it too!
PWD sister) goes too.
PET
TOYS
PEEVE :
OF CHOICE :
I don’t like to be cuddled by ANYONE!!!
I LOVE stuffed animals, even before the stuffing comes out.
FAVOURITE
MOST
NON - CONSUMABLE :
Stuffed animal guts.
ASHAMED OF :
Trying to counter surf just like my big sister Dallas. She’s gotta be the best at it! I still need to grow lots to be as good
SPECIAL
SKILLS :
as her though!
I’m already a pro on a full size teeter. I have also just recently had the opportunity to begin some water training with some of
WHAT
I WOULD LIKE TO BE WHEN I GROW UP :
my new PWD friends… what a blast that was!
I would like to be when I grow up: I would like to be a great agility dog.
BIGGEST
CATASTROPHE :
So far, with much supervision, I haven’t been able to get into
Austin lives in Calgary with human “parents” Doug and
as much trouble as I would like. RATS!
Michelle Hardman and canine “sisters” Dallas and Chloe
BATHING
AND GROOMING TOLERANCE :
I am doing my very best to be as patient as I can cause my human Mom is just learning grooming techniques for PWD’s. I still can figure out what all the big deal is about.
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Events
Fun Day and Picnic, Ajax ON At the Greenwood Conservation Area in Ajax, 10:30-4:30, contact Louise Rossen, lbrossen@rogers.com, or call 905-839-7008
Oct. 1-9
PWDCA National Specialty at Salishan Lodge, Gleneden Beach Oregon
Oct 29-31
Judges’ Seminar and PWDCC Booster at the Trillium Kennel Club Show, Etobicoke ON The PWDCC will be hosting an educational seminar for Conformation Judges Saturday October 30th, followed by a PWDCC Booster under Judge Charlotte McGowan on Sunday October 31.
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Cover Pup Goldwaters Daffodil on the Hill My 10 year old human friend named me. She fell in love with me the minute I was born on June 11, 2004. I do lots of neat stuff for such a young pup. My Mom took me to the Senior Citizens Home already and I was allowed in bed to kiss and hug the special people there. I attended Chester Race Week and got lots of attention, and motor boating is a ton of fun especially when the fish are biting. I have been swimming for about three weeks now just to keep up with the big dogs. I have also been swimming with other PWDs in our area (Minna and Broga) a couple of times. The Golden Retriever that I live with keeps me in line – she is always telling me who is boss. I think I am off to a pretty good start, but I do know Mom is going to make me start obedience classes in September. Ha! Ha! Hugs and Kisses for everyone hope to see you at a show someday. Jane Bond is Daffodil’s human Mom
Strange but True Nothing is Safe!! Not being an especially neat person if I had something that I didn’t want the dogs to get into, I would simply put it behind a closed door. No more, since Samba has learned to open doors. By jumping up on his hind legs and with a paw pressing down on the handle and pushing slightly, he has found he can open all doors. Emptying my pockets of treats in the bathroom and putting the pants or jacket into the laundry basket has resulted in the disappearance of the treats and at times holes in the pockets as he and his “brother” were checking to see I hadn’t missed any. Unfortunately he has not yet learned to open doors that need to be pulled rather then pushed which has resulted in he and Tango being stuck in the bathroom for a couple of hours when they accidently closed the door while we were out. This new skill can be useful, as the other night when Tango was out and came to the french doors in the family room and asked to be let in, Samba very calmly walked up to the door and opened it. Now if only I could teach him to cook and clean!! Anne and Tony Passafiume with Samba and Tango Unionville, Ontario
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When young people show dogs in
They are also developing mutual
below as young Arielle Berube tells
conformation, both the dog and the
respect and confidence as well as
about her handling experiences over
junior handler are competing for titles.
having fun. Learn more in the article
the past nine months.
Handling PWDs in the Show Ring and in the Water
When Nemeau finished, we still went to shows with Lorraine. At the Seaway show, we took Best of Breed over nine other dogs, and then a Group 4th and a Puppy Group. While Nemeau was doing well in the ring so was I. I won another
“Number 525, Stack your dog over
first in Juniors at Seaway.
there.” That’s the first thing you hear when you walk into a ring. Lucky me, I
After getting four Junior wins, I moved
have Nemeau on the leash and he thinks
up to Senior Open. My first time in
that the Ring Steward is talking to him,
Senior Open was at the Kitchener/
so he decides to say hello. He really is a
Waterloo show. I was so nervous; I
friendly dog. Nemeau is my second PWD
almost didn’t want to go in the ring.
and my first conformation show dog.
But I did. Although I didn’t place, I now knew what I had to do to become better.
I first got interested in showing from Lorraine Wilson, the owner of Nemeau’s
The winners of every class, excluding Peewee, compete for Best Overall, the
Arielle –
best Junior of all the classes.
so proud of myself! I was also proud of
out. Just holding dogs and walking them
Best Overall Junior Handler
to the ring, stuff like that. But from that
After taking a break, we recently went
father Hogan. My family went to the Caledon show to see what dog shows were like, and I ended up helping her
day forward I was hooked!
to our biggest, most exiting dog show. The Temiskaming show was divided
I went to lots of shows with Lorraine, and I helped her because she was showing more than one dog. I never actually went ‘in the ring’ until about Christmas when I showed a PWD named Evie in Junior Handling. This is not a first time
into two shows every day, with Junior Handling in between them. Nemeau
got a fourth at the Aurora show. That was such a big deal then!
Nemeau for his placements too.
From the Show Ring into the Water The day after we got home from that
won Breed at all six shows, and he even
show, we went to the PWDCC Water
got a Group 4th and a Group 3rd! But
Trails. My mom handled Nemeau, and
the biggest accomplishment for me was
I handled Sadee, our other PWD. Both
winning Best Overall Junior.
got their Junior Water Dog titles! I am
miracle story – I didn’t place. After that, I continued to show in Juniors until I
When I won my first Best Overall, I was
The Juniors are divided up into
the youngest Water handler to ever get
five classes:
a junior title in Canada. (Mind you, they have only had one trial!) And then
Peewee – very young children
the next day, we got another dog. We
Junior Novice – children under age
now have three Portuguese Water Dogs,
12 who have not attained four first
and, of course, I will be showing the
placements
new puppy, Mavi.
Junior Open – children under age 12
Conformation and water trials have been
who have attained four first placements
an amazing experience for me so far,
me showing him. But he was still I goofy
Senior Novice – children 12-18 who
I couldn’t have done it without them.
puppy that needed a TON of training.
have not attained four first placements
Thank you all so much. I will see you in
Senior Open – children 12-18 who
the ring soon!
have attained four first placements
Arielle Berube, Junior Handler
Nemeau – Canadian Champion When Nemeau turned six months, my family decided to show him. He got best of winners his first time in the ring, with
I started to take handling classes, and from there things progressed. Nemeau finished his Canadian Championship
and I am grateful to so many people.
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Wellness: Dog Food Versus a Raw Diet The third in our series of articles about the health of our PWDs It’s a hot topic – Is dog food really good
defined and are displayed on the prod-
Imagine going to the grocery store to
for our precious PWDs? It certainly is
ucts but for the most part this doesn’t
shop for your family and every shelf
convenient, but does it contribute to
really tell anyone about the actual
contains bags of 100% “complete and
health problems like cancer later in a
quality of the food itself.
dog’s life? The marketplace is responding to pet owners’ concerns. There are now many premium foods on the market with higher quality ingredients and fewer additives. And more and more dog owners are replacing their dog’s kibble with raw meat, vegetables and vitamins. The article below explains some of
The guaranteed analysis on any pet food label lists the minimum level of crude protein and fat as well as maximum
balanced” dry, processed human food, guaranteed to meet the nutritional needs of all humans… you have no idea what’s in the bag.
amounts of water and crude fiber on a
You never get to eat any fresh food.
dry matter basis. The analysis does not
Ever.
guarantee the actual amount of protein, fat, water and fiber. Rather, it indicates legal minimums of protein and fat and
You eat this food day after day for your entire life.
the nutritional issues associated with
the legal maximums of water and crude
Dry dog foods, being the top selling
cooked, processed pet food. Our thanks
fiber content. Ingredients are usually
convenience product, contain either
to Janice Starr, a Club member who
listed in descending order of weight but
‘meals’ i.e. ‘meat meals’, ‘by-product
feeds her dogs raw food and sells raw
some companies may list them alpha-
meals’ or ‘digests’. The poorest grade
dog food products, for sourcing this
betically or may display an incomplete
meat comes from animals not fit for
article. Janice can be reached at
ingredient list. No reference to quality
human consumption and they are
star.pwd@sympatico.ca. A web search
of an ingredient is listed. Therefore, it
rendered into meat meal. This rendered
will yield many sources of information
is difficult to evaluate a product solely
product comes from “mammal” tissues,
on this topic, including Janice’s site
on the basis of the ingredient list.
www.starkennel.com.
The statement “complete and balanced”
It’s not in the Bag!
indicates that the product contains
There’s a lot of contradictory advice
all nutrients presently known to be
regarding raw foods for dogs. Some
required and that they are balanced to
people fear that it will make their dog
the energy density of the diet, but that
aggressive and others think they have
doesn’t mean it’s balanced for a dog’s
to feed dry, canned or cooked food to
individual needs. Feeding trials must
prevent their dog from getting parasites
substantiate the “complete and bal-
or dangerous bacteria. Then there
anced” claims, or the food must contain
are those that just can’t believe their
at least the minimum amount of each
“best friend” is actually a meat-eating
nutrient recommended according to
carnivore... or is that omnivore? Some
present guidelines. That doesn’t mean
people feel that handling raw food for
that it actually contains every nutrient
their pet is just plain repulsive.
your dog needs to thrive. It merely
Many people never consider exactly what their dog is really eating or look
means the food contains those nutrients that will keep a dog alive.
and does not contain hair, blood, hoof, hide, trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents “except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices”. Meat by-products by definition, consist of the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat derived from slaughtered ‘mammals’. It includes, but is not limited to lungs, spleen, kidney, brain, liver, blood, bone, low temperature fatty tissue, stomachs and intestines without their contents. Digests are dried material resulting from chemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and undecomposed animal tissue. The animal tissue used does not contain remnants of hair, horns, teeth, hooves
at the back of the package when they
and feathers, “except in such trace
are deciding what to feed their pet.
amounts as might occur unavoidably in
They may have seen an advertisement
good factory practice”.
on television or in a magazine that has influenced their choice. Nutritional guidelines for pet foods have been
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Wellness: Dog Food Versus a Raw Diet You might be thinking “just a minute,
In short, foods containing these antioxi-
products” are created. The higher the
this all sounds like good food for a
dants have longer shelf lives, but the
cooking temperature, the more toxins are
carnivore, doesn’t it?” While many of
continued feeding of them may cause
created. Studies have concluded that
these ingredients may be acceptable
long-term health problems for dogs.
cooking meat at high temperatures, to
foods for a carnivore, the problem is none of these descriptions ever mention where these food sources come from. Just about anything unfit for humans or animals finds its way into rendering plants. This material is then denatured, preventing its return into the human food chain. Machines grind the material and then it is cooked at high temperatures. The grease is extracted and becomes a source of animal fat in many dog foods. These unstabilized fats undergo oxidation, become rancid and they also contain high levels of extremely harmful peroxide-free radicals. Did you know that rancid fat can legally be used in dog food?
The main ingredient in the majority of dog foods is grains, rather than meat. If grains are not listed as the first ingredient they are usually the second or third and more often than not, comprise
the well-done stage, produces chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) that can cause mutations (genetic damage) to cells, a first step in cancer. Most, if not all enzymes present in raw
a good portion of the protein source in
foods are destroyed at temperatures as
the product. Grains not suitable for
low as 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Diges-
human consumption may be used and
tion of cooked food is much more ener-
can include broken grains, crop and
getically demanding than the digestion
weed seeds, hulls, chaff, joints, straw,
of raw food. In general, raw food is so
elevator or mill dust, sand and dirt.
much more easily digested that it pass-
Worse yet, they may contain herbicides,
es through the digestive tract in half to
fungicides and pesticides. Dog food
a third of the time it takes for cooked
manufacturers often manipulate the
food to digest. Beneficial intestinal
order of the ingredients listed in several
flora becomes dominated by bacteria,
ways. Grain ingredients are listed as
particularly from cooked meat, which
separate fractions, rather than together
may result in intestinal dysfunction,
Because conventional dog foods contain
as a single grain, in order to increase
allowing the absorption of toxins from
fats, a stabilizer is needed to maintain
the likelihood that the meat ingredients
the bowel. This phenomenon is called
the quality of the food. Common
are closer to the top of the list.
dysbiosis, or intestinal toxemia.
Essential Fatty Acids are virtually non-
As cooked animal foods are generally
preservatives include ethoxyquin, BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and vitamins E and C. Ethoxyquin was first used as a rubber stabilizer and an insecticide and pesticide. It is probably one of the most powerful preservatives available. BHA and BHT are used in human food as well as dog foods and have a long history of suspected carcinogenesis. Companies that buy ingredients, such as fat, that have already been preserved
existent in commercial food as they are
lower in nutrient value, individual cells
destroyed by heat during manufacturing.
in a dog’s body may not receive enough
Some companies add essential fatty
of the nutrients they need. The immune
acids to the food after processing, but
system, having to handle the daily
they are so fragile that they become
invasion of toxins and toxic by-products,
rancid when exposed to light and air.
eventually becomes overwhelmed
That means that once the bag of food
and weakened. The wastes, toxins,
is opened, the fatty acids are destroyed
mutagens, and carcinogens that build
and they become dangerous to the
up within cells, as well as the daily
dog’s health.
onslaught of excess free radicals, may eventually cause some cells to become
with a chemical like ethoxyquin do not
Nutrients in food are depleted,
by law have to list ethoxyquin as an
destroyed, and altered by cooking or
ingredient of the food. Even vitamin E
heat processing. The degree of alteration
could have the potential to cause
is only a matter of temperature, cooking
problems as only ‘alpha’ tocopherol
method, and time. High temperatures
Brenda Hagel, a Saskatchewan dog
acts as a preservative. The tocopherols
create cross-links in protein. Cross-
owner committed to good nutrition
often used in dog foods may be other
linked proteins are implicated as a
types such as gamma, beta and delta.
factor in the acceleration of the aging
cancerous. In other words, cooking food doesn’t make it as healthy or safe as we would like to believe.
process as toxic substances and “by-
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While they last, added to our regular stock: 4-colour silkscreen of the Specialty logo added to our regular merchandise. A keepsake of this special event.
SPECIALTY T-SHIRT
@ $22.00 3/4 sleeve – grey T, medium T – black in medium or large, red in large or x-large v-neck T – blue (x-large) or yellow (large)
@ $50.00 Elegant micro-fibre wind vest, sand trimmed in black with sturdy zip on closure and pockets, embroidered in 3–colour PWDCC logo (double dog) – 2 x 5". Draw cord at hip length bottom. Available in medium and large.
@ $32.00 Dark blue, 100% combed cotton, large or x-large.
1. THE SHORT SLEEVE WOMEN’S T-SHIRT @ $15.00
8. NORTH END LINED FLEECE JACKET @ $65.00
100% French Terry cotton Non-Fiction – Women’s short sleeve, shallow v-neck, shirt bottom, with single dog embroidered PWDCC logo 2 x 2.5" at back neck.
Fantastic quality fleece lined with soft taffeta and corduroy at the collar and down the zipper closure, 2 zippered pockets and draw cord at hip length bottom. Cell phone pocket, zippered security pocket and interior shock cord holders are integrated in the lining providing a distinctive garment for active dog owners.
Available: Medium, Large, Extra-large Colours: Cornflower Blue, Ice Blue Green, Pale Yellow
2. THE 3/4 SLEEVE WOMEN’S TSHIRT @ $15.00 100% cotton Non Fiction – Women’s very soft, 3/4 sleeve, shallow v-neck, palm length, with single dog embroidered PWDCC logo 2 x 2.5" on top-stitched self band at bottom left. Available: Small, Medium, Large Colours: Soft Blue, Soft Yellow, Cozy Grey
3. MEN’S, WOMEN’S @ $15.00 Embroidered in 3-colour PWDCC logo. Short sleeve, crew neck, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton. Not all sizes available in each colour. Please specify 1st, 2nd and 3rd colour choice. Colours: beige, steel blue, dark khaki, light khaki, grey, sage green, deep red New Colours: cranberry, periwinkle blue
4. BRUSHED COTTON BASEBALL CAP @ $20.00 Roger Edwards Design, one-size-fitsall, with adjustable velcro tab at back, double dog embroidered logo. Available in Navy, Red and White
5. CLICKERS @ 3 for $10.00 or $4.00 each Durable PWDCC branded clickers for training.
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7. “PORSCHE” NYLON RAIN SHELL WITH HOOD @ $45.00 Black rain shell with hood in zippered up-right collar, sturdy zip on closure and pockets, embroidered in 3-colour PWDCC logo (double dog) – 2 x 5". Draw cord at hip length bottom. Available in medium and large.
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6. MICRO-FIBRE WIND VEST
Embroidered in 3-colour PWDCC logo (double dog) – 2 x 5". Available in medium and large. Note, this garment is a liner for a jacket, the jacket is available on special order @ $175.00
9. SAMSONITE TOTE BAG @ $35.00 Fantastic value, this tote features waterproof heavy nylon construction, 2 handles, zippered top and outside pocket, black with dark grey trim embroidered in 3-colour PWDCC logo (double dog) – 2 x 5". Roomy, 25 wide x 16", squared re-inforced bottom, snap closures at top zipper to roll-up bag, or reduce size.
10. TWILL BUCKET HAT @ $20.00 Tan with black trim and brim lining, embroidered in 3-colour PWDCC logo (double dog) – 2 x 5", 100% cotton, large/x-large size available.
11. WATER BOTTLE
@ $20.00 Stainless steel, hygienic black flip cap, PWDCC logo, strap and carry bag.
12.-15. GREETING CARDS 4 different designs available, buy individually or in a set, 4.5" x 6.25" folded cards with matching envelope. Set of 4 @ $4.50 or singles @ $1.25
To order all merchandise, contact Donna Gottdenker our Merchandise Coordinator at: donna@pwdcc.org or call 519 885-9928 (fax 519 885-9928) Shipping costs will be extra (mail).
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Can/Am Ch Armada’s Boatswain Helm’s Alee, 2x Westminster BOB and a son of the Specialty Winner.
PWDCC Board member, Jan Daly with Helm’s Alee Cascadia winner of the Specialty 12-15 months Female class.
The Veteran’s Male class, left, Jean Hasseboek with Ch Driftwood’s Brown Trout by Hunter and Ch Armada’s Purple Rain, CD with breeder Lana Langley.
Lyn Martin with the Specialty Best Puppy, Planalto Rosa Dos Ventos, owned by Karen Berggren and Dorothy Dalegowski.
In the rain on Sunday, left, Karen Arends, Seabreeze Kennels, with Am Ch Seabreeze Nautical Design, and Lana Woodburn, Del Sur Kennels, with Am Ch Del Sur’s Makin’ All the Right Moves. www.pwdcc.org PWDCC Waterlog