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Tammy and Riglee’s first PWDCA Specialty
Report and Results on the 2004 PWDCA National Specialty Sniffing across the Country: PWDCBC Booster, PWDCC Booster Pupography Upcoming Events Wellness: Vaccination Protocols
Cover: Best of Breed competition in the pouring rain, Friday October 8th, 2004. Inset: Tammy and Riglee retrieving the dummy at the Working Water Dog level.
Lyn Martin, Val Little centre, and Jan Daly in the Stud Dog ring with Ch Tanaki’s Mains’l of Helm’s Alee
Winner of the Stud Dog class, Am/Can Ch Del Sur’s Making all the Right Moves with owner/ breeder Lana Woodburn, his get with Morgin Powell and Don Powell.
Can/Am Ch Echobay’s Samador Makin’ Music (Mozart) with his friend and groomer Jenna Lostale, all decked out in their colour coordinated rain gear. Martha Stewart, eat your heart out!
Junior Water Dog qualifiers Baywood’s Perro Marino of Armada, and Michelle Hardman
Oh the glamour of dog shows!
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Left to right: Shelly Palash, Echobay Kennels, Val Little, Tanaki Kennels with Best of Winners, from the Open Bitch class, Fishbay’s J-Lopez
In the pits, grooming, grooming, grooming…
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ThePresident’sLetter After the hectic spring and summer, the PWCC and its mem-
But, as in human disease, it hits home when a family member
bers were able to witness two historical events, our first
comes down with a disease like canine cancer or Addisions.
PWDCA sanctioned water trial near Toronto and our third
Then the inconvenience of running to your vet seems a small
National Specialty in Calgary. With the completion of the show
price to pay to help research these diseases that pertain to
season we are now able to turn our thoughts to digesting all
our breed. As a breeder, you owe it to your breed and to your
the information received at the various venues. At the PWDCA
puppy owners to breed the healthiest dog you can, and you
2004 Specialty there was a presentation on the Health and
can do this by participating in health studies and tests and by
Litter Database. A common goal for both the PWDCA and the
being ruthless in your breeding practices if you should discover
PWDCC is supporting the health initiatives underway to eradi-
health problems in your litters. As a pet owner you can make
cate inherited diseases and conditions that affect the PWD.
a contribution also. The health statistics gathered from litter
With the support of all PWD owners, statistics can be collect-
mates of breeding stock completes the inheritance picture.
ed to help see trends and aid breeders in making informed
With all the testing available to our breed, it makes no sense
decisions on breeding. "By submitting basic dog information
to breed a litter that may incorporate health problems. As
you become a limited participant. A full participant is an
breeders it is our responsibility to not let fads get in the way
owner who submits and maintains health information about
of sound judgment. Please everyone take the time to submit
their dog(s)." Like all databases, it is only as good as the
your dogs’ information, as we all want healthy dogs and the
information that goes into it.
betterment of our breed.
Also at the PWDCA Specialty we had a presentation on the
And last but not least, congratulations to the great Canadian
Georgie Project. If you have never had the chance to read the
contingent who participated in the Portuguese Water Dog Club
story behind this worthwhile project please log onto their site
of America’s 2004 National Specialty in Oregon. Several of
at http://www.georgieproject.com. I have long been a supporter
our members did exceptionally well and represented Canada
of the Georgie Project; my mentor made it a condition of the
admirably. We were represented in Water, Agility, Obedience,
sale of my first Portuguese Water Dog in 1989. Thankfully,
Tracking and Conformation showing that we are a very well
several of my puppy buyers and other owners in our area have
rounded group!
followed the tradition. Now they would like five X rays taken
Sincerely
of your dog and blood for DNA testing.
Brenda Brown, President Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada November, 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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Tote’m to the Beach Our first PWDCA National Specialty Do Owners Take on the Characteristics of Their Dogs? Being in the company of over three hundred Portuguese Water Dogs and their owners at the thirteenth PWDCA National Specialty in Gleneden Beach, Oregon I would say that there is a lot of truth to the statement that dogs are often very much like their owners.
The PWDs we saw in Oregon came from all across North America to compete in this year’s Specialty. The group struck me as being very spirited, fun-loving, active, determined and strong willed. The official standard for the Portuguese Water Dog states that the breed is "of exceptional intelligence…, it obeys its master with facility and apparent pleasure. It is obedient with those who look after it or with those for whom it works". Riglee is my first Portuguese Water Dog. She is now almost 2 years old but I don’t think she has read this standard very closely. She is spirited, self-willed, brave and very resistant to fatigue, but she hasn’t fully developed the obedient part of her personality. Riglee and I share some of the same personality characteristics; we are both very strong-willed and we are both good problem solvers. These shared characteristics have presented us with some interesting training situations. I am trying to get Riglee to perform the required tasks in agility, obedience and water work when she is commanded. Riglee is trying to get me to lighten up and be more carefree, like she is, about our work in agility, obedience and water work. As we trained for the 2004 PWDCA Specialty I thought my Portuguese Water Dog was becoming more like me but when we arrived at the Specialty, it became apparent that my dog wanted me to be more like her and having fun was to be a top priority for Riglee at the Oregon Specialty.
PWDCA 2004 National Specialty Riglee’s fun-loving and energetic attitude was both a joy and an obstacle as she and I prepared for the Superdog competition at the 2004 PWDCA National Specialty in Oregon. This Specialty was an opportunity for Riglee to have lots of fun. She competed in every Superdog event (only Riglee and one other dog entered all five Superdog venues – conformation, agility, obedience, water and tracking) as well she managed to earn her Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International certifications. I think Riglee’s favorite part of the Specialty week was meeting so many potential PWD "friends". She found many lively and fun-loving PWDs with whom she could romp and swim, and met her mother, Marley for the first time since Riglee "left home" at eight weeks of age. Neither Riglee nor I had seen the August issue of The Waterlog but when we got home we saw the issue with Marley featured on the front cover. Had she known her mother was BOB winner at the Canadian National Specialty, perhaps Riglee might have shown Marley a little more respect. Or maybe now that Riglee too has been featured in The Waterlog Marley might consider joining in Riglee’s play attempts the next time they meet. Marley’s snubbing did not deter Riglee in her quest for more PWD playmates. 2
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In Rally Obedience, the dog and handler team follow a preset course and perform the exercises indicated by signs at each location. A perfect heeling position is not required. Handlers first walk the course to familiarize themselves with it. Then after the judge’s "forward" command, the dog/handler team is on its own to complete the entire sequence correctly. Unlimited communication is encouraged. Handlers may talk to their dogs and use signals, even patting their legs or clapping hands. In 2005 Rally Obedience becomes an AKC titling event with three levels - novice, advanced and excellent. See www.rallyobedience.com or the AKC website for more information. © Creative Indulgence
Between Novice and Rally, Riglee went in the conformation ring. I did not show her myself as I have not had very good experiences in the breed ring. The first time I tried to show my own dog, I hit my head against the judge’s head as I Tammy and Riglee, a working team!
We did not qualify in any of our three agility runs because Riglee was more interested in new acquaintances than the
stood up from stacking my dog! Since then I have enjoyed watching Riglee in the ring with other handlers. Kristin Maddox did a lovely job of showing Riglee in a large
agility runs. On her first run, she looked out at the crowd and
open class and although she did not place in the top four,
fell off the dog walk. On her next two runs, Riglee chose to
Riglee made it to the last of the judge’s cuts and to me she
leave me alone in the ring while she went to check whether
looked gorgeous. Congratulations to another British Columbia
life outside the agility ring might be more entertaining. The
native, Val Little and Fishbay’s J-Lopez, who won the class
first time she came back when I called her, and we finished
and went on to take Best of Winners the next day.
26 seconds over the course time. The second time Riglee left the ring and did not come back to finish the course. I decided not to run our fourth round and risk the embarrassment of being left alone in the ring a third time.
The Superdog Competition Riglee placed third in the 2004 Superdog competition with eleven points – even without the benefit of any agility points. The winner, Sarah Kahn and Ace, finished with 17 1/2 points.
To end her day, Riglee went back into the obedience ring to try Rally Obedience. I had never competed in Rally, but as with tracking, I decided to enter because it was being offered at the Specialty. Riglee loved Rally! She was especially happy to work because in Rally the handler can verbally praise his/her dog and can give encouragement throughout all the exercises. Riglee loves praise and I took the opportunity to tell her repeatedly how wonderful I think she is. Riglee placed first out of thirty-six entries in the Rally Novice Class.
Riglee and I have a lot of training to do if we want to catch Sarah and Ace in the future!
In Canada, the CKC does not recognize Rally as an
On the first two days of the Specialty, Riglee performed very well in both tracking and water work, passing her TD (Tracking Dog) and WWD (Working Water Dog).
official event, but the AKC is promoting Rally as an official class
Later in the week, obedience and conformation were on the
in 2005. Because Riglee
same day, making Thursday a very busy day for Riglee. She
seemed to enjoy Rally, she
was in Novice Obedience, Rally Novice Obedience and Open
and I might travel to the
Conformation classes. Because Brenda Brown might threaten
United States again to
to strangle me if I give any sad details about my obedience
compete in Rally once it is
performance, I’ll just say Riglee and I placed second with a
officially recognized.
score of 184 in the Novice A class.
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Register of Merit Awards
Canadians
At the end of the 2004 Gleneden Beach Specialty, Riglee
Meeting other Portuguese Water Dog owners was one of the
received both a Bronze and a Silver Register of Merit at the
best parts of the Oregon experience for me. I had been read-
Friday evening award dinner. I discovered the Register of
ing about the accomplishments of several Eastern Canadian
Merit program by reading a Waterlog article in the February
dogs in the Waterlog after I joined the PWDCC over a year
2004 issue. The article prompted me to register Riglee with
ago. At the Specialty, I had an opportunity to meet some of
the PWD health registry and to apply for a Bronze Register
these people and their PWDs in "person". It is going to make
of Merit. Next summer, I plan to train Riglee for her Courier
reading future issues of the Waterlog even better now that I
Water Dog title, which I hope will help us to earn a Gold
know a little more about some Ontario dogs and their owners.
Register of Merit. After last year’s PWDCA Specialty, I read a Waterlog article
The Location Riglee and I had a free afternoon on Tuesday – the day that I decided not to go back into the agility ring. We decided to
about Jac and Kate Erickson competing in the Superdog event. This article prompted me to start training for the 2004 Superdog in Oregon. Although I had never done any tracking, I decided to try it because it was being offered at the Specialty.
take a walk down to the ocean. An incredible, almost deserted beach was a fifteen-minute walk along a nature trail from the
Riglee and I have had a great time tracking and playing out
Salishan Resort. At the beach Riglee had a chance to race
in the fields. I became so hooked that I drove twenty-eight
and to play in the surf and along the sandy shore with her lab
hours and spent four hours on a ferry in one weekend to run
brother, Billy, and her human dad, Dave.
a less than five minute TD track and earn a Canadian TD in Prince George, British Columbia last June.
The Tote’m Team did a fabulous job of choosing locations for all the events. The resort and the surroundings were breathtak-
Like Kate Erickson’s article prompted me to look into the
ing. Both the show/trial sites, on a golf driving range with lots
2004 Superdog competition at the PWDCA Specialty, I hope
of lush green grass and the water trial site at Woahink Lake,
this article will encourage some readers to try tracking or
in a beautiful state park were awesome locations. The track-
some other new activity with their PWD. I am having a lot of
ing, water and show/trial sites were perfect for their intended
fun working with and training Riglee; I wish all other PWD
uses and the organization was excellent as all the events and
owners the same joy in whatever they do with their PWDs.
activities ran smoothly. The Tote’m Team members proved they are "very resistant to fatigue" just like their dogs, as they efficiently and enthusiastically carried out their various tasks. Left and right: the beautiful show site at Salishan Lodge and Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, Oregon
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Future Goals Now that the Specialty is over, Riglee is going to start her career as a freestyle dog. Last spring I attended a World Canine Freestyle Organization workshop in Portland, Oregon. I have since read an article in The Courier written by Verne Foster about freestyle obedience and it sounds like fun. It will be a chance for Riglee to show off her "tricks" without the requirement of doing precise obedience work and heeling. I anticipate that Riglee will love the improvisation and play-type nature of freestyle obedience. In Freestyle, the dog and handler perform to music using any safe movements that the dog can perform – like backing, pivots, side-stepping, weaving, spinning, bouncing, waving, bowing. For more information see www.canine-freestyle.org. By the time Riglee and I enter our next PWD Specialty, I
Riglee after just completing her 475 yard TD track in 4 minutes with Judges Karla Curtis and Jill Jones.
hope everyone will notice the similarities between my dog and me. Riglee’s curiosity, enthusiasm and goofy sense of humour are apparent in all situations and environments. If it’s not fun, Riglee has the ability to turn things around so it is entertaining for her (and often quite entertaining for spectators as well). I hope I am able to be more like my dog in this respect. I want us both to have fun together. This breed is such a joy to be around, and I am grateful I © Creative Indulgence
had an opportunity to meet so many of these enthusiastic dogs and their owners at the PWDCA 2004 National Specialty in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. Tammy Hibberson lives in Ladysmith, B.C. with fun-loving
Riglee retrieving the buoy line at the 60' marker.
Riglee, husband Dave and canine brother Billy
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Jan Daly with Can Ch Helm’s Alee Cascadia placing 1st in Junior Bitches 15 months - under 18 months, Puppy Sweeps, Jan co-owns with Valerie Little.
Can/Am Ch Ondulado Schooner D’ Sonoqua in the Best of Breed ring in the pouring rain, didn’t disturb Schooner as he maintained his cool to a coveted Award of Merit. Handler Shaunna Bernardin was soaked to the bone.
Tracy Cook showing Can/Am Estrelaiel Samson, owned by Mindy Selby, through 2 cuts in Best of Breed competition.
Shelly Palash showing Mavis McClintock’s Can Ch Echobay’s Samador Makin’ Change to a 3rd in Open Bitch
1st in Novice Bitches, Samador I Hear Music, owned by Mavis McClintock
From left to right: Liz Voltz with Madrina Iden Sirius of Robel, Sharlie Palash with Echobay’s
Bear in Mind, Julie Parker with Sevenbeauty Lou Reid, 3rd in Sweepstakes Junior Dogs
15-18 months, 4th Open Dog, owned by Jennifer Byers and Danik Dancause.
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OUR SHOW
Results
for a complete listing of results see www.onfrio.com Conformation Judge: Letty Afong
Brood Bitch 2nd Sun Joy Helm’s Alee Nina Armada (B), Lana Langley
Sweepstakes
Day 2 (Tuesday) Standard
Junior Dogs 15 months - under 18 months 3rd Sevenbeauty Lou Reid (D), Jennifer Byers and Danik Dancause
Novice A, 20" 4th Armada’s Captain Columbus, Handler: Trudy Graham
Junior Bitches 15 months - under 18 months 1st Helm’s Alee Cascadia (B), Janette Daly and Valerie Little
Novice B, 20" 3rd Tiago’s Fuje Bela d’Aqua, Handler: Catherine Gadd
Veteran’s Sweepstakes
Excellent B, 20" Ch Portolano Shoals of Herring VCD2 UD TD MX MXJ, Handler: Pam Bartholomew
Dogs 7 years and under 9 years 2nd Ch Helm’s Alee Northstar (D), George Winter Dogs 9 years and under 11 years 1st Armada’s Purple Rain (D), Audrey Hawthorne
Tracking Results Armada’s Brigandine, Tammy Hibberson
Award of Merit Am/Can Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua, AgN, AOM (D), Roslyn Eskind Novice Dogs 1st Baywood Dare to be Different (D), Brenda Brown and K.and P. Massner Open Dogs 4th Sevenbeauty Lou Reid (D), Jennifer Byers and Danik Dancause Novice Bitches 1st Samador I Hear Music (B), Mavis McClintock 2nd Baywood Feliciana D’Alberta (B), Mavis McClintock 3rd Armad’a Purple Star (B), Betty McLean and Lana Langley 4th Armada’s Santa Maria (B), Brenda Brown Veteran’s Dogs, 7 years and under 10 years 2nd Ch Driftworrd’s Brown Trout by Hunter, CD (D), Jean Hassebroek and Morgan Quirin Powell 3rd Ch Helm’s Alee Northstar (D), George Winter Veteran’s Dogs, 10 years and older 2nd Armada’s Purple Rain (D), Audrey Hawthorne Working Water Bitch 3rd Tiago’s Fuje Bela D’Aqua (B), Connie McCandless and Catherine Gadd
Novice Preferred, 16" 4th Ch Manitou Lotsa Moxie NA, Handler: Victoria Robinson
Judge: Mary Kay Shroeder
Judge: Mary Kay Shroeder
1st Open Bitches, Winners Bitch, Best of Winners Fishbay’s J-Lopez, Valerie Little and Dave Berry
Jumpers With Weaves (JWW) results
Obedience Competition Judge: Mrs Theresa Temple Novice A.184.0 / 2 2nd (184) ARMADA’S BRIGANDINE AWD. Bitch. Tammy Hibberson Rally Novice Class. 1st (100) ARMADA’S BRIGANDINE AWD. Bitch. Tammy Hibberson (87) CH ARMADA’S WIN N DOUT GO PARTI AWD. Bitch. Angie Potter (handler)/Lana Langley Rally Excellent Class. 1st (100) CH PORTOLANO SHOALS OF HERRING UD TD MX MXJ. Dog. Breeder: Debra Barcon. Owner: Pam Bartholomew
Water Trials Junior Water Dog Qualifiers Baywood’s Perro Marino of Armada, Handler: Michelle Hardman Baywood Dare To Be Different, Handler: Perry Massner Apprentice Water Dog Qualifiers Armada’s Santa Maria, Handler: Brenda Brown
Novice Preferred, 16" 1st Armada’s Purple Rain AWD, Handler: Audrey Hawthorne 4th Armada’s Augusta Cao Da Agua, Handler: Michelle Hardman Open Preferred 1st Ch Manitou Lotsa Moxie NA, Handler: Victoria Robinson Jumpers with Weaves (JWW) Novice A, 20" 3rd Armada’s Purple Sun, Handler: Audrey Hawthorne Novice Preferred, 16" 1st Armada’s Purple Rain AWD, Handler: Audrey Hawthorne
Register of Merit Receipiants Silver: Hogan, Can/Am CH Ondulado’s Hogan AWD CD AgN, Lorraine Wilson & Cathie Sockett Riglee, CH Armada’s Brigandine WWD CD TD, Tammy Hibberson Tejo, Can /Am CH Armada’s Let’s Rock the Boat WWD AgN, Audrey Hawthorne Gold: Purple, Can CH Armada’s Purple Rain WWD C-CD ATChC AG-1 EAC AD, Audrey Hawthorne Platinum: Kipper, CH Portolano Shoals of Herring CWDX UD TD MX , #1 PWD Obedience 2003, HIT West Central Okla. KC 2003, Pam Bartholomew
Working Water Dog Qualifiers Armada’s Perfect Storm, Handler: Joan Klam Kewbeach Hurricane Sam, Handler: Catherine Gadd Armada’s Brigandine, Handler: Tammy Hibberson BIS Can/Am/Mex/FCI-Int/UCI-Int CH Armada’s Win N Dout Go Parti, Handler: Angie Potter
Agility Day 1 (Monday) Standard Novice B 20" Height Division 2nd Tiago’s Fuje Bela d’Aqua, Handler: Catherine Gadd Open 20" Height Division 1st Kewbeach Hurricane Sam OA, OAJ, Handler: Catherine Gadd Novice Preferred 16" Height Division 4th Ch Manitou Lotsa Moxie NA, Handler: Victoria Robinson Qualifiers: Armada’s Augusta Cao Da Agua, Handler: Michelle Hardman
Sweepstakes Judge Mary Kay Shroeder congratulating the winners.
Breeder Lana Langley with Ch Armada’s Purple Rain, 1st place Veteran’s Sweeps, 9-11 years, owned by Audrey Hawthorne.
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Sniffingacrossthecountry… From British Columbia
Best of Opposite Ch Samador I Hear Music (B), Mavis McClintock
PWDCBC Booster at the Lower Mainland
Best of Winners,
Dog Fanciers of B.C., October 30th,
Winners Bitch
2004, Abbotsford B.C.
Stargazer’s
The British Columbia club Booster had
Iwannaholdyourhand
a great turnout of 15 dogs in total were
(B), Chrisine/
presented to Judge Jean Fournier. The
Sandra Overton
winners were:
Winners Dog
Best of Breed, Best of Winners,
Echobay’s Blu
Winners Bitch Am Ch Driftwood’s
Buoy (D),
Venus at Fishbay (B), Linda Adams
Lori D. Crandlemire/ Shelly R. Palash
Ondulado’s Schooner D’Sonoqua,
Best Puppy Stargazer’s Ace of Hearts
AOM, AgN (D), Roslyn Eskind
(D), Alexandra Scott/Sandra Overton
Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch Am Ch Driftwood’s Venus at Fishbay. Left to right: Judge Jean Forniere; Linda Adams, owner; Sandy Overton presenting the Christi Overton Memorial Trophy for Best of Winners.
Winners Dog Echobay’s Blu Buoy (D),
The results for the Sunday show under
Winners Bitch Camlin Seadancer Blaze
Lori D. Crandlemire/Shelly R. Palash
Judge Mildred Bryant were:
of Zorra (B), Sybil D. Lambert Mager
Best Puppy Driftwood Saltyseas
Best of Breed Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s
Best Puppy Driftwood Saltyseas
Sandpiper (B), Janet Lankester/
Schooner D’Sonoqua, AOM, AgN (D),
Sandpiper (B), Janet Lankester/
Morgin Powell
Roslyn Eskind
Morgin Powell
The results for the Friday show under
Best of Opposite Am Ch Driftwood’s
Thursday October 28th, 2004
Judge Dr. Lee Anthony Reasin were:
Venus at Fishbay (B), Linda Adams
Working and Herding Group Specialty
Best of Breed Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s
Best of Winners, Winners Dog Echobay’s
under Judge Mario Magsaysay
Schooner D’Sonoqua, AOM, AgN (D),
Blu Buoy (D), Lori D. Crandlemire/
Best of Breed and Group 3 Can/Am Ch
Roslyn Eskind
Shelly R. Palash
Echobay’s Samador Makin’ Music (D),
Best of Opposite Can/Am Ch
Mavis McClintock/Shelly Palash From left to right: Sandy Overton; Janet BoydKristensen;Margaret Bilon; Dave and Val Little; Ulrike Follmer; Sue Hopkins;
Deb Barcon, Lorraine Davidson; Mavis McClintock; Linda and Dwayne Adams; seated front: Vic Bilan and Christi Spratt Best of Opposite Winner, Ch Ondulado’s Schooner D’ Sonoqua, AOM, AgN, with Shaunna Bernardin and Sharlie Palash and the loot!
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Best of Opposite, Winners Bitch
Best of Winners,
Stargazer’s Iwannaholdyourhand (B),
Winners Dog Valkyrie
Chrisine/Sandra Overton
Wind over Lake Erie
Best of Winners, Winners Dog Stargazer’s Hit the Deck (D), Jan/Suzanne Malick, Sandra Overton Best Veteran Can/Am Ch Tesouro Da Fazena Kulu (D), LInda Adams Best Puppy Fishbay’s Co River Ind Tribes (B), Linda Adams
(D), Dana Kellerman and Julie W. Parker Winners Bitch Lahronza’s Zara Princesa Domar (B), Ann Duncan Best Puppy Claircreek Song of Valentino (D),
From Ontario
Donna Gottdenker
PWDCC Booster at the Trillium Dog
For the Friday show under Judge
Fanciers All Breed Championship Dog
Mrs S. Limoges, the results were:
Shows, Sunday October 31st, 2004
Best of Opposite Valkyrie’s a Puff Best of Breed, Best Puppy Ch Shaggy
In Ontario, the National Booster had an
of Lolyka (D), Louise Turcotte and
equally great turnout of 22 dogs shown;
Francine Lacrois
5 dogs, 8 bitches, 7 male specials, and 2 female specials were presented to Judge Charlotte Clem McGowan. After much deliberation the winners were: Best of Breed, Group 1 Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Hogan, CD, AgN (D), Lorraine Wilson Best of Opposite Ch Valkyrie’s a Puff of Wind (B), Julie W. Parker
Best of Breed Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Hogan, CD, AgN, owned by Lorraine Wilson
of Wind (B), Julie W. Parker Best of Winners, Winners Dog Valkyrie Wind over Lake Erie (D),
Best of Opposite, Best of Winners,
Dana Kellerman and Julie W. Parker
Winners Bitch Ch Valkyrie‚s a Puff of Wind (B), Julie W. Parker
Winners Bitch Lahronza’s Zara Princesa Domar (B), Ann Duncan
Winners Dog Valkyrie Wind over Lake Erie (D), Dana Kellerman and
Best Puppy Everspring Black Pearl (D),
Julie W. Parker
Maggie Gosselin
The results for the Saturday show under Judge Mr. L. Stanbridge were: Best of Breed, Group 2nd Can/Am Ch Ondulado’s Hogan, CD, AgN (D), Lorraine Wilson
Assembled for Booster Best of Breed, Judge Charlotte Clem McGowan
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P U PO GR APH Y NAME: “Kyrie”, Valkyrie’s Summer Solstice
NICKNAME: Miss Tude… short for Miss Attitude
AGE: 6 months L EADER
OF MY PACK :
My litter nick name was Trouble… enough said!
EDUCATION: I am teaching my Mom what fun it is to have a puppy again! Also showing off at handling classes.
LEISURE TIME
ACTIVITIES :
Retrieving… anything… and going for boat rides
PET
PEEVE :
Hogan (my big brother) getting Mom’s attention!
FAVOURITE
NON - CONSUMABLE :
FAVOURITE
DESTINATION :
Mom’s shoes!
A dog show… so I can show off my “Tude”!
SPECIAL
TOYS
SKILLS :
Excape Artist… at 10 weeks old I scaled up the side of my exercise pen… perched on the top… then propeled myself over… and trotted away… pleased as punch with myself for getting out into the wild, wild world!
BIGGEST
CATASTROPHE :
Hmmmm… still working on that!
OF CHOICE :
Mom’s shoes!
MOST
ASHAMED OF :
Nothing… that word is not in my vocabulary!
WHAT
I WOULD LIKE TO BE WHEN I GROW UP :
Just like my big brother Hogan… all around working dog and conformation champ! Oh… and a good mom too!
BATHING
AND GROOMING TOLERANCE :
I love to bath in any dirty water I come cross in my travels. Showing off on the grooming table at a dog show is fun too!
Kyrie lives with her family, Lorraine and Andy Wilson, their sons Scott and Greg, and of course, Hogan in Richmond Hill Ontario.
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How to win her heart!
and would like to do even better in 2005. Please send your renewals to Lorraine by February 28, 2005.
One day three male dogs are walking down the street and they
Renewals received by January 31, 2005 will be eligible to
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she has at least fifteen Versatility awards to her credit. All three males have a deep desire to win the affections of this
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Aware of her charms and her obvious effect on these three handsome suitors she decides to give them all an equal chance. She tells them, "Whichever one of you can use the words ‘liver’
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and ‘cheese’ together in an imaginative, intelligent sentence can have babies together with me." The sturdy, muscular Lab leaps in with abandon. He speaks
My name is "Pepper" and I am
up quickly and says with earnest conviction, "I love liver
one of the most special water-
and cheese."
dogs in the world. (or so my mom tells me). She also tells me when I grow up I will be able to do anything. She said
"Well, I appreciate your honesty", kindly exclaims the stunning athlete. "However, I’m looking for something a little less predictable."
our kind are very smart. Wow, anything! Catch my own fish,
She turns to the tall, shiny Golden Retriever and says,
retrieve nets and bumpers and even jump off a boat into
"Well, you big hunk of love, what do you have to say?"
the water for a swim. I don’t know what all those things are right now. All I know is that I am loved by my mom and my human family. My human family cuddles me in their warm arms and whisper in my ear, "you are so special". So when I find a fish I am going to catch it for them as a present for taking such good care of me. Let me know if anyone sees any fish. Pepper Rossen – born Oct 20/04
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"Um" says the Golden, ever thoughtful. "I HATE liver and cheese." Surprised, yet always gracious, the lovely young female dog shows appreciation for the Golden’s attempt at playful provocation. Then, hoping for something more creative and amusing, she turns to the Portuguese Water Dog. With a glance at the other two males that is profoundly cocky, yet not unsympathetic, this wavy-coated Valentino turns to his goddess and gives her a smile and a sly wink. He then turns again to the other two dogs and says, "Liver alone. Cheese mine."
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Wellness: The Vaccination Debate Is your dog over vaccinated? The
to prevent infections that have a low
thereafter. Most rabies vaccinations in
answer for many is probably yes! If you
mortality rate and using them is not
Canada are now three-year efficacy.
are following a traditional vaccination
necessarily beneficial.
If your veterinarian administers annual
protocol, you may be starting your puppies’ shots too early and giving your adult dogs too many annual boosters.
Vaccines fall into groups: core and non-core. Core vaccines are considered
rabies shots, it is important that it be the one year type, not the three year.
essential and should be given to every
Dr Schultz vaccinates his own dogs with this following minimal approach:
Often our puppies receive their first
dog; these are Canine Distemper,
vaccination at five to six weeks of age
Canine Parvovirus and Rabies Virus.
and are given vaccinations two weeks
They are designed to prevent important
apart. Puppies in fact receive antibodies
diseases that pose serious health
from their mother’s milk, which gives
threats to dogs and/or people irrespec-
them natural protection that can last
tive of geographical location or lifestyle.
1. Primary immunization at twelve weeks or older with Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper and Rabies Virus.
eight to fourteen weeks. Early vaccina-
Non-core vaccines should only be
tion, typically at five to six weeks, can
used in dogs considered at high risk
after the primary and then once
of developing the specific diseases.
every three years
suppress this natural protection. Many of our dogs also receive annual boosters for the remainder of their lives. Research now indicates that annual boosters are unnecessary and
Non-core vaccines include canine coronavirus, canine parainfluenza, Bordetella, leptospira vaccines (four of these), Lyme disease and Giardia.
can subject pets to immune system
A revised protocol, as suggested by
dysfunctions and allergic reactions.
Dr. Dodd another well-known immunol-
In October 2004 at the PWD National Specialty in Oregon I was fortunate enough to attend a lecture given by Dr. R. D. Schultz, a respected immunology veterinarian. As a result of this illuminating lecture I read numerous articles, spoke to my own veterinarian, dog breeders and owners. I wanted to share the information I obtained with other PWD owners. In the past 50 years many vaccinations have been developed to prevent a variety of infectious diseases in dogs. Currently, there are 16 canine vaccines
ogist, is in the process of being adopted
2. Revaccination for Rabies one year
3. Other vaccines and boosters are not given. After step one, Dr Schultz runs a titer check to ensure that the core vaccinations have produced appropriate levels of antibodies to protect his pets.
by all 27 veterinary schools in North
In summary, it is important to do your
America. The protocol says:
own research and question the vaccina-
1. Puppies should not be vaccinated before eight weeks of age. 2. Puppies should receive the Parvo and Distemper vaccines at eight weeks, twelve weeks and sixteen weeks for a total of three courses. 3. One other vaccination for Parvo and Distemper should be given at
tion program your dog is receiving. As one vaccination website noted that “Some of the information will present an ethical and economical challenge to vets and there will be skeptics”. Here are a few of the many websites that provide information concerning canine vaccinations: www.critteradvocacy.org
approximately sixteen months of
www.doglogic.com
age to provide lifetime immunity.
www.labbies.com
available commercially in the USA. Our
Rabies is a core vaccine and should
Thanks to Catherine Gadd for research-
Canadian dogs likely receive many of
not be given before sixteen weeks of
ing and writing this article, with able
these vaccines on an annual basis.
age. It should be given later if your
assistance from husband Michael.
Some vaccines have had a profound effect in reducing or eliminating diseases that have a high mortality rate. However, other vaccines have few benefits because they were designed
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province allows it by law. Administration of rabies vaccine should be separated from other core vaccines by two to four weeks. The next rabies vaccination should be given one year after the first dose and then every three years
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Trudy Graham, with Columbus.
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Audrey with Purple going after the bumper.
The Junior water site.
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