Waterlog 2014 February

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Patch, safe and happy at last!

Patch, a PWDCC Rescue Report on the 1st International Meeting of the Portuguese Water Dog in Portugal In That Glorious Sea Branch News: PWDCOntario Executive Sniffing across the Country Cover Pup Board Minutes Pupography Upcoming Events Shopping

Cover: Patch, the 2013 PWDCC Rescue dog with his best buddy Kramer. Patch has come a long way in his new home with the care and consistency provided by his new owners.

The Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada New Puppy Introductory Offer www.pwdcc.org the Waterlog

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Top Conformation Dogs of 2004 Dream it, Live it, Achieve it Wellness: PWDCA Survey New Board member Pupography Upcoming Events Sniffing across the Country www.pwdcc.org PWDCC Waterlog

Congratulations on choosing a wonderful breed, you’ll have many years to enjoy your

To all PWDCC Breeders and those who currently participate in the Breeder Program on the PWDCC web site For 2014, Breeder Program Policy Updates:

pup and the PWDCC New Puppy Introductory Offer will help start you off. The PWDCC is the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC, see www.ckc.ca) sanctioned National Breed Club! Our responsibilities include the breed standard, qualifying to provide CKC events, rescue and re-homing and much more. It’s a club across Canada that sponsors events that are fun and informative, including seminars on the many activities you can enjoy with our breed and on health and training issues also. See our web site events section from the home page for a schedule of upcoming events and read about past events. Our web site has general information and a protected section for members only at www.pwdcc.org. The Waterlog, our quarterly newsletter, available to members only, is distributed on the web site and by mail. It reports on events, current issues and showcases our members and their dogs.

The New Puppy Introductory Offer will give you a taste of all this for the first year of your puppy’s life for only $20.00 ($15.00 for those joining after Sept. 1). You will receive 3 Waterlogs, one with your application and 2 mailed to you (1 mailed for those joining after Sept. 1). You will have access to the member only web site, with our Forum area for chatting.

You are welcome to come to club events, but puppies under one year aren’t ready to fully participate in some activities.

Next year you can become full members. Membership is $35.00 for the 1st member and $10.00 for each additional family member.

Your email address is important to us! Email is used for ongoing communication, announcements, updates, etc. So don’t forget to provide it to us on the NPP application form.

Please mail your completed application and cheque, money order, payable to PWDCC to our Secretary Roslyn Eskind, 471 Richmond Street West, Toronto ON M5V 1X9, or email roslyn@pwdcc.org, or use PayPal from our web site home page member application button.

About the PWD The Portuguese Water Dog is a strong, robust, medium-sized, agile dog with the stamina and endurance to do a full day’s work. The breed is a loyal, affectionate, energetic, intelligent family companion and watch dog and it thrives on and demands human attention. Its attractive, playful appearance often belies its true character. It remains a true working dog, tough and independent at times, not a dog for everybody.

The life expectancy of the average Portuguese Water Dog is 12 to 15 years. They tend to mature slowly and remain active well into their senior years.

Daily doses of exercise are a must or the PWD will provide its own exuberant exercise indoors. PWDs require an owner as active, involved and intelligent as they are or they will soon be running the household and getting into mischief.

These dogs enjoy structured activity to channel their energy and intelligence, Agility, Flyball, Obedience, Rally-O and Water Work are all great outlets and help develop the special bond with his people that the PWD needs to thrive.

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The PWDCC Breeder Program was developed to support PWDCC Rescue to cover the expenses of assessing and re-homing PWDs and to support the club in general.

As a breeder member you agree to support health testing for our breed in your breeding program.

Time to renew your PWDCC membership for 2014.

This will be your last Waterlog if you haven’t renewed and your membership will lapse.

To renew log onto pwdcc.org home page and click the membership button. If your information hasn’t changed, just sign your name on the form and enclose your cheque. Or, enter your VISA or Mastercard information on the form, or use the PayPal option. Just remember if you use PayPal please fill in a form and send it to Pat Vokes.

Mail your form to Pat Vokes, PWDCC Treasurer, 24 Kinsley Street, Nobleton ON L0G 1N0, 905.859.6452 or contact her at pat@pwdcc.org

Both sire and dam need to be registered in the PWD Health and Litter data base.

New this year: Full disclosure of litter information (i.e. sire and dam) and health testing information will be available for the public to view. Litters can be posted 4 weeks prior to whelping. And multiple litters can be posted at once. Remember to let Deirdre know when your pups are sold so that she can remove your listing. You can post additional litters during the calendar year for no additional cost.

You can view the current list at http://www.pwdcc.org by clicking New Puppy, then click Breeder Contact. *You must be a member of the PWDCC for at least two years before participating in this program (effective November 5, 2013.)

Participation in the Breeder Program does not confer endorsement by the PWDCC of any kennel, breeding program or breeding practices.

The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate in the PWDCC Breeder Program. It gives puppy people an introduction to the club and the world of pure bred dogs. Puppy membership benefits include the Waterlog, club events, access to archived Waterlogs and the searchable membership directory. This gives them opportunities to meet other puppy and experienced owners to network about resources in their neighbourhood and more. For just $20.00 per puppy, the breeder can choose to purchase the membership on behalf of their owners or make this part of their purchase package. A win-win for all!

Breeders Time to renew your Breeder Program participation. This program supports PWDCC Rescue and gives you the opportunity to promote your ethical breeding practises! The forms are on www.pwdcc.org from the home page click the membership button.

Please refer to the new board policy published in the December Waterlog.

With apologies to Petro Haring, missed from the December Waterlog, 2013 PWDCA National Specialty Best Stud Dog, Ch Sandstone’s Ziggy Stardust, bred and owned by Petro Haring, co-owned by Sheila Leroux.

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ThePresident’sLetter Welcome spring! After this long and arduous winter no doubt we are all looking forward to summer activities with our beloved PWD’s. On the roster this year is our bi-annual National Specialty.

Originally, the board had planned to hold the Specialty in BC at the Lower Mainland show, but unfortunately, this show has been cancelled. Consequently, we transformed our annual Regional Specialty to a National Specialty venue. Details regarding this show can be found on the last page of the Waterlog, and on our website and Facebook page. The Specialty site will be up soon with online donation pages for Trophies and Silent Auction, catalogue advertising and hospitality registration. Volunteers will be needed to help organize the show and to assist the day of the Specialty. Please email me or Roslyn Eskind if you are interested in helping.

This Specialty will be held in Milton, Ontario in conjunction with the Kilbride Kennel Club on August 9th.

Opportunities to trial in obedience will also be available at this show. Our water trial in Ontario will be held later in August as per our schedule of events, see page 20.

We continue to need volunteers in Rescue. In particular, we need emergency foster homes (1-7 days) and resources to add to our data base for assessment, training, grooming and veterinary support. Please let Michelle Jackson know if you are able to help out and she will add you, or the information you provide, to the data base.

Last, but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone know that the format for the Waterlog will be changing in the next couple of months. Due to the high cost of producing our publication, the Board has voted to publish the Waterlog online only. What that means is that members will receive the Waterlog via email. It will then be posted on the members’ section of the PWDCC website and archived for our membership.

Any comments regarding this change are welcome.

Please email the Board through the website with your comments or concerns. We will discuss all concerns and comments in our May Board meeting. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Sharon Lapstra, MSW, RSW, President, PWDCC

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective October 9, 2013 President and Director Sharon Lapstra St.Clements, Ontario sharon@pwdcc.org

Secretary and Director Michelle Jackson Barrie, Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org

Vice President and Director Patti McDonald Waterloo, Ontario patti@pwdcc.org

Treasurer and Director Pat Vokes Nobleton, Ontario pat@pwdcc.org Directors Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec jennifer@pwdcc.org

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Kathy Dick Bolton, Ontario kathy@pwdcc.org Andy Gamache Morinville, Alberta andy@pwdcc.org Mavis McClintock Duncan, British Columbia mavis@pwdcc.org Glenda Newton (On leave of absence) Hudson, Quebec glenda@pwdcc.org

Rescue Coordinators Mavis McClintock Western Canada mavis@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org Jennifer Byers Quebec and Eastern Canada jennifer@pwdcc.org Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall deirdre@pwdcc.org

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Patch, safe and happy at last!

Roslyn Nov. 21, 2013: It appears he is a sweet large white boy with a black patch on his eye about 2 1/2 years old. There may be some issues around food guarding, crating, can only imagine perhaps more issues around neglect and lack of training, socializing…

Joanna Dec. 3, 2013: I just wanted to give you an update about Patch…

Patch is adorable and has been amazing company these last few days. He is real-

This is a story involving many dedicated people who cared enough to help a PWD in trouble.

Coordinator, and Michelle prepared to

ly well behaved… in many areas but very

have Patch until a more permanent

challenging in others.

It started with a call to Jennifer Byers,

what he did and didn’t know, observing

the Quebec and eastern Canada PWDCC

as some of his troubling behaviours

Rescue Coordinator, in Montreal from

emerged. Patch stayed with Michelle’s

Ann of Rosie Animal Rescue. She

family for four days, he then came to

noticed an ad in Kijiji offering the dog

Roslyn where a behavioural assessment

for sale. Ann contacted the ad and it

was done to determine more fully his

appears a neighbour had placed it to

future needs. A grooming was attempted

help the owners who couldn’t or didn’t

with partial success as Patch was mat-

want to have the dog any longer. The

ted to the skin, but he made it plain

neighbour noticed the dog was being

that no scissoring near his face would

neglected, tied out, left in the garage,

be tolerated!

etc. The owners had four children and

An adoptive family was located, inter-

as his bed when we are home as it

both parents worked outside the home.

viewed and OK’d and Patch was trans-

ended up being the only thing that he

The dog according to Ann comes from

ported by Michelle back to Montreal for

does not chew on. We put this matt in

multi-breed facility in Montreal.

the transition to his new home.

the crate when we want him to go in it.

Ann convinced the owner to release the

Joanna and Milan, Patch’s new owners,

dog to her, she and Jennifer met, the

have had the support of the PWDCC

dog was vetted, neutered and Jennifer

Rescue coordinators and the PWDCC

arranged to house the dog with her

behavioural assessor to work through

friend, a PWD owner, while PWDCC

ongoing behaviours. What follows is

Rescue got organized.

some of the correspondence of this

Patches proved quite a handful so

transition.

foster or adoptive home was found.

Michelle and Bruce worked with Patch introducing him to the crate, seeing

Obviously it’s all still very new for him and us so we know this will take time.

He already seems very happy. One of the biggest signs of improvement that we can see is that he has been sitting like such a good boy before going up stairs or through any doorways and staying when he is told allowing us to walk through the door first and then only comes through once we tell him too. He is much calmer in the house now but sometimes challenges us with jumping up towards the counter tops and on the couch. We are using our front door matt

He allows us both to touch and pat him anywhere and shows submissive behaviour when we are petting him. He started licking us both a lot yesterday, which felt like it meant he was already much more comfortable.

Last night we worked on getting him to

Jennifer brought him to Roslyn Eskind’s

go in his crate more while we were just

country house, and she brought him to

sitting in the den watching TV. I actually

Michelle Jackson, the Ontario Rescue

went in the cage first and he followed and then after I got out and he stayed

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in. He walked in and out a few times

day in the office and he only remained

until he was comfortable. The first night

calm the same way. Later this afternoon

we kept the crate in the den and he was

I took him off leash and kept the door

crying the first 5 minutes and then was

shut. Whenever he gets really anxious I

moving around a lot all night. Last night

take him outside. He’s been going for

we moved the crate into the bedroom

four good walks with about five extra

from the den and kept the door open

mini-walks a day to keep him calm.

and he stayed in the crate all night and

Otherwise he obsesses over anything

did not make any noise. He tried coming

that he can find and paces in my office

up on the bed a few times but after we

which is a small room in the back. I

told him no a few times he was a lot

opened the door to see how he would be

calmer and slept happily in the crate.

in a bigger space and it was a lot worse

We introduced him to Kramer for a few hours last night and they were incredible together. Kramer showed him who was boss a little bit which actually helped calm Patch down. It was pretty amazing because I have actually only ever seen Kramer do that with another dog. They played in the backyard and were

Patches from top: first days in PWDCC Rescue, happy to be with us; at Michelle’s house learning about crate time and just chillin’; at Roslyn’s where a groom was attempted. Left: Bruce, Michelle’s husband, seeing how the boy walked on lead.

so we’re keeping it shut for now unless he is tied to me. I keep trying to take the leash off but he gets way too anxious every time that I do that. He has a very funny sense of humour he went into a package we received and sat in it like it was his bed for a few seconds yesterday… but got out when I told him too.

exhausted after. Today they are at work

The biggest challenge we are having is

with me and were a little hyper all morn-

that he obsesses over toys, things he

ing playing together which was okay and

finds, his bed, towels or basically any-

helped Patch burn some energy. It was

thing that he can shred. We removed the

their first day in the office together so

beds and towels from the office and the

they were both a little excited but

house and hid them. It’s often difficult

calmed down once I closed the door to

to distract him with something different

my office.When we are in the office I am

as he usually is happier with his current

finding the only time he does not chal-

toy and will sometimes nibble or bite

lenge me is when I keep his leash

either way. The squeaky toy seems to

wrapped around my waist – he generally

distract him though and snaps him out

just falls asleep next to me when I do

of it. He bites pretty hard though when

that. I had Patch with me alone yester-

he does not want to let go of something he finds or that he feels is very valuable.

The next big challenge will be leaving him home alone for a short period of time. We have not yet tried this. We want him to feel comfortable with the crate door closed first.

Overall, we strongly believe he will get better at everything and we know that it will just take time, practice and patience. We already have a strong bond and a lot of love the little boy.

Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to give Patch a better life.

We’re honoured that you chose us to be his parents!

Keep in touch,

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a lot with Milan’s family’s dog Moka and

Joanna March 16, 2014:

Kramer. He’s really calmed down a lot at

He’s doing so good. Barely jumping any-

the office too. We got him a back-pack

more and no more biting. His hair has

and today he wore it for a little going

grown a lot, I’ve been cutting it myself

from my office to another room in our

in places and brushing him a lot to get

office delivering goodies. We’re working

him used to it. We’ll be taking him for

on training him to deliver messages

his first official grooming in about a

between offices. It’s pretty funny, it real-

week. We’re truly so lucky. He sleeps

ly works as it keeps him busy and out of

with us every night and is a big cuddler.

trouble. He gets a ton of exercise. It’s

Kramer and him are best buds too.

funny though he seems to like our dogs the best and doesn’t pay as much attention to other dogs at the dog run.

Patch on his way to his new home, notice where the clipping stopped, he was just too fearful to continue.

Around other dogs he’s pretty much glued to our side. Our dogs are so good with him and I think they have helped

Joanna Dec. 4, 2013: The biggest issue is the toy possession problem. It’s interesting he is not as possessive with my other dog. He shares them more easily. He gets really aggressive when I take things he shouldn’t have away from him.

teach him a few things.

I put him on the table yesterday to brush and cut his hair, he was biting a bit at first but I gave him a bone to distract him and he let me do whatever I wanted. We’re holding off on going to the groomer for another month, we’ve

Joanna Dec. 6, 2013:

been able to groom

We are not physically trying to move

him ourselves. He is a

him. We are using commands and treats

pro at taking showers

to get him to change his behaviour and

and is the best cud-

if he doesn’t listen we are shaking a can

dler. We’re still crate

(NOT OFTEN) only when he really

training him.

doesn’t listen to commands. This is just since the night I spoke to Leo and it seems to be working extremely well along with the Gentle Leader halter. He immediately calms down when he hears the noise of the can. He’d been going in his crate on his own but it’s difficult to command him to go in and stay there.

Thank you all so much again for your help and for bringing this amazing pup into our lives. We could not be happier and we know how lucky we are.

That usually only works when there is a

Everyone that

bone in the crate. But if I go up to him

sees him with us

while he is in the crate with the door

is shocked that we

opened, he will stay and allow me to pet

adopted him,

him no problem.

Thank you!

Joanna Jan. 16, 2014: Hi Everyone, Happy new year!

We just wanted to let you know that

Patch the lap pup.

Above: Right at home at Joanna’s office, looking calm and collected, a website model. Below: Moka and Patch enjoying the snow.

because he listens so well to us.

Attached some pictures for you all.

Enjoy!

Patch is doing amazing. He ran a lot off leash up north this weekend and played

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Part of the PWDCC support system was a report on what we’d learned about the dog.

Observations from Jennifer, Michelle and Roslyn, and our behaviourist, were sent along with full feeding instructions, Veterinary certificates of neutering, examination and vaccination, references to training books, websites and video. His favourite toys were also packed for him! … the assessor, will help you with expectations and time frame for training Patch and guide you with techniques that will be successful. You should look for a good positive reinforcement dog school and enroll soon for a series of classes. Being in a class is good as you have to work through distractions and the class will help build your bond and respect. Contact Jennifer Byers for local resources and advice Patch and Kramer, best buds, so nice to have a balanced dog to model good behaviour.

What Patchy knows • To sit • Lie down • Comes when called in the house • Walks decently on lead with no pulling • Gives a paw • Can indicate at the door he needs to go outside • Pees and poops OK, doesn’t mark in the house • Eats well • Enjoys toys, carries them around, will give them up • Likes other dogs, is polite in greeting • Polite at the door with people coming in, doesn’t try to bolt out • Takes treats gently • Gets on furniture, but will get off if directed, do not attempt to pull him off at this stage, if you need to call him off use a treat

Things that Patchy can get in trouble with

Chillin’ at Joanna’s, a relaxed pup.

Patches, skating with Joanna.

In the shower, what a good boy.

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• He is not confident and sometime anxious, strongwilled and determined, like most PWDs, but he wasn’t taught good boundaries as a puppy • If you take him to your store, either have a secure area for him, have a crate there, in your car and at home • A technique for training is tethering the dog to you, see website and books by Sophia Yin see: www.dragonflyllama.com/page4 for good information on dog training • He will pace and get agitated, try to distract with a treat and do some training • Fixates on rugs, blankets, chews destructively and won’t give up • Fixates on objects that he decides are high value, like a potato he accidently got • Don’t confront him, that will escalate excitement and negative behaviours, might snap if feeling threatened, distract with a treat, secure with a leash, move him out of the area, remove the object without him seeing • Gets over excited, will escalate jumping up on person, mouthing hands, don’t let him jump up on you, distract with treat, ask for commands to calm him down • Doesn’t like to go out in a yard by himself, perhaps left outside by himself a lot • Don’t let him sit in front windows, could get anxious if you’re gone • Crate training is still new, toss treats in crates, click when he goes for them • Feed him in the crate, with the door open, start with the bowl just inside the door and gradually move it in, don’t close the door, ignore him and let him work up his confidence to go in to eat, see the crate games

flyer in his files.

• It would be nice if he slept in a crate in someone’s room • Necessary to have him sleep in crate, until he is willing to go in, prepare crate with treats or treated ball stuffed (in his bag) in the back of the crate, Use your slip lead to thread through top of the crate, toss in treats, get his head in the doorway and then use the slip lead to draw him in and close the door, remove the slip lead, and drop in some more treats, telling him he’s a good boy He may bark or whine for about 5 minutes, but then settles down • Initially during the day, you shouldn’t leave him in his crate for more than a few hours • He will counter surf, grab throw pillows, it was reported he damaged two sofas in his original house • In the early days, it’s all about management.

• Consider him as a new puppy who doesn’t know anything, go slowly and gently.

• Don’t give him the freedom of your house, keep him contained where you can keep him company and keep an eye on him • Leave and come home without any fanfare on greeting him, be very neutral and ignore for 5 minutes, just going about letting him out of crate and out the door or whatever you’re doing with him.

• Introduce him to grooming slowly. Sorry but we couldn’t finish his groom, leave him alone until he settles in with you and then take him to your vet or groomer, you may need to sedate for the first groom to do his face • He should wear the cone until his IV incision on his front left leg and hot spots on hind foot heal, use the Colodial Silver spray 3 times a day on his neuter incision, and the spots on his leg. If anything gets worse he may need an oral antibiotic • Treats are kibble pieces and mixed dried liver, broken up in small pieces like the size of your ring finger nail or a little smaller, keep them handy, in accessible places near the door, in the kitchen, and in your pockets! You can get treat pouches that clip onto your belt and clothes

Joanna March 31, 2014: Just wanted to share the latest news on Patch. He went for his very first professional haircut today and was a very good boy. He looks like a prince! Just wanted to share.

Warm regards, Joanna

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Report on the 1st International Meeting September 25-29, 2013 of the Portuguese Water Dog, One Breed – One Dog – The Portuguese Water Dog Tavira, Algarve, Portugal The First International Congress of the Portuguese Water Dog was organized by respected all-breed judge and Clube Portugues de Canicultura (CPC) President Carla Molinari, at Tavira, Portugal, from September 26-30, 2013. Sponsored by the Associacho para a Proteccao do Cao de Aqua Portugues and the CPC, the Congress was themed “One Breed – One Dog”.

It was the first such meeting of PWD breeders, exhibitors, owners, handlers and judges in the breed’s history. People gathered from as far away as Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and the United States, more than 200 participants from 16 countries and four continents attended.

The opening event was two days of water trial demonstrations on the beach near the host resort at Pedras D’El Rei. The water trials were quite different in structure, see Catherine Gadd’s Courier article on page 10.

The ocean proved quite a different working environment to the usual North American Water Trial sites.

On Friday and Saturday participants had the pleasure of listening to 10 presentations on the histories of the breed in Portugal, the United States and other nations, grooming, genetics regarding coat colour, breed standard comparisons, and health, breeding and genetic issues. Each presentation was accompanied by multimedia visual support keeping us entertained and focused. And we all left with CDs of the presentations and were able to purchase the new reference materials developed for the Congress. In addition to the formal presentations, lunches and dinners culminating in a closing banquet gave participants the opportunity to socialize and network with all the PWD enthusiasts from around the world.

Carla Molinari of Portugal gave a talk about the history of the PWD in Portugal. She has personally been a significant player, associated with Dr. Antonio Cabral, the founder of the Alvalade line. She spoke of Vasco Bensaude, of course, who first went to the Algarve in the 1930’s to persuade fishermen to give up their

dogs, founding the Algarbiorum line, most notably acquiring Leao, the breed type foundation. She spoke of the difficult days of the 1974 revolution in Portugal that saw many of the dogs entrusted by Bensaude to Conchita Branca put down and lost forever endangering the future of PWDs. Part of her presentation was her new book, “The Portuguese Water Dog, Historical Review 1938-1998”, a photographic history, an indispensable reference for serious PWD people.

Maryanne Murray (Brinmar), an early breeder in the U.S spoke of the history of PWDs in the U.S. The early days of Deyanne Miller

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The Water Trial demo, dogs work without harnesses.

A demonstration of the life-saving PWDs at the Prais do Barril. Note, here the dogs wear life vests. Their trainers do not!

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struggling to bring dogs to North America, the early breedings, the development of the retriever trim to help gain acceptance of the bred in the U.S. She discussed the founding of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America in 1972, the recognition of the breed by the AKC. From those early days PWDs are no longer on the edge of extinction having become well-established in the U.S. with over 15,000 dogs in 2012, including 310 litters and 1,466 puppies registered that year.

Judge Arja Koskelo spoke of the state of PWDs in Scandinavia, where there are significant established kennels producing some of Europes top winning dogs.

Chuck Teasley, President of the PWDCA, talked about the development of genetic testing in the U.S., the continued support of the American club for fully tested breeding pairs.

A focus of the Congress was to compare the FCI, U.S. and U.K. standards. What emerged is that the language required by governing national kennel clubs rather than the content leads to some differences of expression, however, the intent is quite similar. Outside of Canada and the U.S., the lion clip is the only approved trim and colour distribution remains a notable difference.

Rui Oliveira, an international all-breed judge, exhibitor and chair of the Portuguese Kennel Club’s Technical Committee, presented his work “Technical Breed Study of the Standards – Type and Morphology”. This was unquestionably a seminar highlight. It is an illustrated standard, showing the development of the PWD from early ‘type’ to the modern dog. Faults and correct structure are clearly illustrated. It is a masterful work, and the audience was so moved by his presentation and this work that there was a spontaneous long-standing ovation.

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Right: Cover and pages from “Technical Breed Strud of the Standards - Type and Morphology”.

Dogs working on the open sea from shore and boats in a demo of Water Trials at Level 2 and 3.

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September 25-29, 2013 One Breed – One Dog – The Portuguese Water Dog

Several other presenters tackled genetics, colour inheritance, and of course, health issues. Hugo Oliveira, veterinarian and breeder, spoke on inbreeding. Carla Cruz and Nanci Pereira each spoke on the genetic basis for colour inheritance in the PWD. In Portugal the early breeders saw many colours in their litters including whites and creams.

Bensaude preferred primarily black dogs and bred for that, Alvalade line produced notable browns also. The discussion of white PWDs versus extreme piebald PWDs was especially interesting. The genetically white PWD is actually ‘cream’ with a ‘ee’ allele and this is quite rare. What we see primarily as white dogs are extreme piebalds, that is genetically black or brown dogs with an overwhelming expression of white. What followed next was discussion of possible health issues with extreme piebalds, as the lack of pigment is associated with health issues in other breeds and may show up with increasing frequency in PWDs. Genetic deafness, is one well-recognized issue with the piebald gene.

Portuguese Water Dog Specialty On the final day of the Congress, the Portuguese Water Dog Club hosted a match show and the annual “Monografica”, their national specialty. Dogs entered were from Europe and Canada, judged by Carla Molinari and international all-breed judge, Luís Catalan. For North American participants, the sight of two rings side by side, with simultaneous judging going on in each, was quite different. European shows seem to be quite casual, with some handlers in casual dress and the dogs’ grooming ranged from untrimmed massive coats to trimmed coats on puppies who have just transitioned to their adult coats. Shaving on muzzles and rears ranged from tight to quite fuzzy. It certainly didn’t appear that there were many professional handlers, (a few from North America were conspicuously present) and presentation in general is less orchestrated, dogs are moved more naturally. Judging is what you’d expect with thorough hands-on necessary through the massive coats. Ring procedure

allows for any observer to enter a ring at the end of classes to take photos.

Dogs from North America featured in the winners on that day, Aviator, Claircreek, Hi Seas, Patriot, Questar, Robel and more. Truly moving toward “One Breed – One Dog”.

The Congress was an amazing experience, freely shared learning in formal and informal gatherings. If ever anyone else is foolish enough to organize such a gathering I would highly recommend you do everything you can to attend.

Roslyn Eskind

Basic color and pattern genes A (Agouti) 9 (ASIP) B (Brown) 9 (TYRP1) E (Extension) 9 (MC1R) K (Dominant BlacK) 9 (CBD103) Wolf Gray

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Maryanne Murray with her presentation on the history of PWDs in the U.S.

Seminars took place under a canopied hall. When the rains came we were quite flooded out.

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Nanci Pereira with her presentation on Colour in PWDs.

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Judge Carla Molinari with Best Veteran (US) Ch RobelAlexandertheGreatAquatass, bred by Liz Volz, owned by Runi and Terje Kristiansen and Laila Erlandsen.

Judge Catalan with the winner of the Progeny Class (US) Ch RobelAlexandertheGreatAquatass, Glenda Newton right with Hi Seas Dr. Romeo MacDuff.

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Judge Carla Molinari with BISS (SE) Ch Aquafortis Casanova by Robel, bred by Runi Kristiansen, owned by Carina and Mikael Lundstrom.

Best Puppy in Show with Judge Luís Catalan, right female Ankor Freya with Runi Kristiansen and, left, male Ankors Vasud.

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Multi Ch Way to Glow da Pedra da Anixa shown by his handler Marte Flores.

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American Liz Volz showing Hi Seas Dr. Romeo MacDuff, winner, Open Male Class, owned by Glenda Newton.

Genetically white or extreme piebald dog?

Note the pigmented lips, eyelids and nose.

Runaway pup, quickly retrieved!

Edgar Rojas, Canadian professional handler, showing Claircreek Vesta Da Cozinha bred and owned by Donna Gottdenker, owned by Hugo Oliveira, 2nd in the Female Champions’ Class.

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Report on the 1st International Meeting of the Portuguese Water Dog, Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

The beautiful celebratory cake at the closing banquet.

Best female left: Sweet Obsession Tequila Sunrise with the BIS Male Aquafortis Casanova By Robel, Judges Catalan and Molinari.

Some of the friends attending from top left to right: Luc and Ellen RijnbeekHagendijk, John H. Brown, Kathy Dick; next row: Karen Kirby Ash, Roslyn Eskind, Susan Myrick; next row: Elaine Suter, Louise Rossen, Vicki Robinson, Cathy Cates, Cathy Gadd, Gillian Goldschmidt, Jennifer Byers; seated front: Mavis McClintock, Ilona Griffioen-van Beek.

Best Baby Puppy in Show, right Claircreek Columbus At aguas Bravas with Donna Gottdenker, Male and left, female Sweet Obsession Bonneville Triumph Lady, owned by Sladana Kocifaj and Svetozar Egic.

The beautiful show grounds, Junior Male Class from left: 1st Fire Light Da Pedra Da Anixa, nd Aviators Epitome of a Bygone Era at Rarjo, 3rd Zacarias Das Aguas Algarvias, 4th Claircreek Lusitano Oceano Atlantico.

Group shot at the end of the show.

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In That Glorious Sea International Water Trials in Portugal

by Catherine Gadd

Reprinted with permission of The Courier, official publication of the PWDCA. P

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could hardly believe where I was: standing with my toes in the Atlantic Ocean on one of the most stunning beaches in the Algarve, miles of fine white sand stretching as far as the eye could see.

Behind me, up in the sand dunes, was a graveyard of huge rusty anchors, the half-buried relics of the tuna boats that once landed there. I was in Portugal, the homeland of our beloved breed, and attending the water trial of the first International Congress of the Portuguese Water Dog. It was the most beautiful day; the sky, deep summer blue with puffy scudding white clouds, and the ocean, rich colors of turquoise and aquamarine. A brisk onshore wind created choppy water and waves capped with white foaming surf. Spectators lined the water’s edge while handlers and their dogs grouped farther up the beach under shade umbrellas and canopies.

The first team entered the ring: a young man in a bright green wetsuit and a dark brown wavy dog in the lion clip so eager to work he could hardly contain himself. They stood near the start-finish post, a red folded patio umbrella stuck into the sand. As I watched a shiver of excitement ran down my spine. Suddenly they were off, racing down the beach and into the water.

They plunged together through the surf, striking out strongly towards the first large red buoy, approximately 60 feet from shore. Around the buoy they went. Neck to neck they swam, the dog’s tail thrashing the water as they headed towards the next buoy 50 feet

The site consisted of a ring (about 60 feet wide and 50 feet deep) defined by boards and, inside, a small table, two chairs and a start and finish post. The judge and two officials stood by the table. There was an air of great excitement and anticipation as we awaited the start of the trial.

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Judge, dog, and human at the start post Th

away. Again, they went around the outside of the buoy and turned to head back, the waves helping propel them towards the shore.

Unexpectedly, I felt a tell-tale prickle behind my eyes. Surely, this is the way it had been all those years ago. A man and his dog working as one in that glorious sea. I found out later there were not many dry eyes watching the first team compete that afternoon on Barril Beach.

The current swept the swimmers down a little along the shore. They came out of the sea and ran back into the site and up the beach toward the judge, who stood with clipboard and stopwatch in hand. The dog finished in a perfect sit on the left-hand side of his handler, once again beside the finish post as the crowd roared their approval.

The first exercise of the Level One water trial was over and it was a stunning performance full of joy and energy.

This was a dog that any fisherman would have loved to have on his boat.

This team went on to have the highest score of the day out of the 15 teams entered in Level One. It was the most perfect way to start the trial.

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Any PWD owner who has attended a water trial in North America would have felt more than a whiff of the familiar at the trial in Portugal. Handler and dog teams complete set tasks designed to reflect the historic working tasks of the breed. However, there are differences that made attending the trial in Portugal a novel and exhilarating experience for me.

The water trials I observed were organized and supervised by the Portuguese Kennel Club (C.P.C.) and comprise of three levels: • Working Water Trials - Level One • National Working Championship Trials - Level Two • International Working Championship Trials - Level Three I was lucky enough to observe the Level One trial on the first day, and an exhibition of Level Two and Level Three on the second. As in North America, the set tasks beautifully reflected the heritage and past working behavior of the breed.

Each level of escalating difficulty consisted of three tasks: a swim, a retrieve of a floating object and a dive to retrieve a submerged object. The swim and retrieve exercises were largely similar to ours, although the precise requirements and equipment differ.

The swim in Levels One and Two were far more challenging than we are used to. For the Level Two swim, the team headed straight out to sea and kept on swimming for two minutes until the judge blew a large horn to signal them back to shore. The swimming required a great deal of stamina from the human competitor due to the length and distance and would likely rule out many of us older, possibly less fit, handlers back on this side of the pond!

What I really found interesting and exciting is the diving prowess these ◀

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Level one: retrieve dumbbell from shore | P. Paige

trials require from the dogs. The dive task of each level was far more difficult than our equivalent and is something I would love to see reflected in our trials.

In the Level One dive, which is closest to our Apprentice underwater retrieve, the team entered the water until the dog was at swimming depth. The handler dropped the article and the dog retrieved it, fully submersing its head and neck (at a depth of 1.5 to 3 feet).

Level Two escalated the dive task considerably. The handler waded in up to chest level with the dog and threw the article approximately three feet away. The dog had to go at least three feet underwater to retrieve the article (which meant the whole dog, perhaps bar the tail, disappeared from view!)

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The underwater article exercise in Level Three was truly impressive. The handler on the boat threw the article about six feet from the boat. It sunk before the dog dove from the side of the boat to a deep depth of about four feet. The dog completely disappeared from view before delivering the article to hand back at the boat. It was awe-inspiring to watch as the dogs at this level marked the spot where the article landed, jumped off the boat, located and retrieved the article all the while working in the waves and then delivered it to hand back at the boat.

Unlike our trials, where each team has their own approved equipment, the dogs in all levels used the provided standard equipment set, which is approved by the judge before the start of the trial. The underwater retrieve article, used across all levels, was a www.pwdcc.org PWDCC Waterlog

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weighted rectangular piece of wood painted yellow. The retrieve article in Level One was a wooden dumbbell.

In Level Two, a six-foot float line was used for the retrieve. In Level Three, a red wooden dumbbell was used during the dog swim task and a 10-foot fishing net with red floats was used for the retrieve.

Water shoes, harness and life jackets are not required and none of the competitors I saw used them, although a few wore flippers for the Level Two swim on the second day. A boat was required for all three exercises in the top level, whereas Levels One and Two were land- and water-based. The boat used in the top level was an inflatable dinghy with an outboard motor. Dogs leapt from the side of the boat and boarded the boat at the side or at the back next to the motor. The outboard motor was essential for potential water rescue in the rougher ocean conditions, and although not used in Level One or Two, was required to be available if handler or dog should get into difficulty.

Judging is perhaps the most notable point of difference and is more complex and similar in a marking style to an obedience trial in North America.

Every exercise was scored on four unique criteria using a point system from zero to five. For example, in Level One, the swim was judged in terms of “behavior before the water,” “speed of the swim,“ “swimming style” and “obedience.” A perfect score for a team completing all three exercises would be 60 points, with a maximum of 20 PWDCC Waterlog www.pwdcc.org

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points per exercise. As a water trial judge, the Portuguese trials appear to be more difficult to judge than those in North America. The judge I observed was obviously very experienced and did a wonderful job.

The points are allocated within a grading tier, with the top four tiers constituting a pass.

1. Excellent - granted to any dog that obtains more than 45 points 2. Very good - between 35 and 44 points

PASS

3. Good - between 25 and 34 points 4. Sufficient - between 15 and 24 points 5. Unqualified - less than 15 points

FAIL

Although the scoring system was reminiscent of an obedience trial, the overall trial rules and atmosphere were far more relaxed than I am used to here in North America. The crowd, which began watching the trial at the water’s edge, ended up knee-deep — or more — in the water during the first team’s attempt and stayed there for the duration of the trial. This provided a nice distraction for the competing teams! I liked the fact that if the dog or

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handler made a small mistake they had another chance to complete the task and at the end of the day it depended on the total score they achieved if they were successful. If a dog broke a sit stay or ran out of the ring obedience points were deducted. Failure to complete a task was a cause for a non-qualifying score. There was no three-foot line; it would have quickly been washed away by the surf. For a dog to move up to compete in the Level Two trial, an excellent score in Level One would have to be achieved.

It may seem I have focused on the differences, but there were a lot of similarities between the water trial I observed in Portugal and ours in North America. Regardless of the exercises, rules and qualifications, the core aspect of what I love about water trials is universal. It’s a handler and a dog enjoying what our water-loving breed was born to do. One breed, one dog — in and out of the water!

Our Portugal experience was magical.

I hope that it will one day be repeated.

If it is, I will be there, the next time with my dogs.

Catherine Gadd has been an avid water trial competitor since 1992. She has achieved the highest level of titles on multiple dogs under PWDCA rules and is a recognized water trial judge. Located in the northern climes of Toronto, Canada, she is excited to see the ice on Lake Ontario thaw, to get back in the water this summer with her dogs Ziggy, Bria and Darcy, and to train for the deep

Closer view of net and two underwater retrieving articles | P. Paige

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BRANCH News THE NEW PWDCONTARIO BRANCH EXECUTIVE FOR 2014-2015

Louise Rossen

this congress indicates our fervor. It was

Louise Rossen has been a member of

also a privilege to be there with so many

the PWDCC since 2000 and owner of

of our Canadian PWD friends.

She fell in love with PWDs when her

working from home in Oro-Medonte. I

Chair

family brought their first dog, Bear,

have the luxury to be with our PWDs Dia

Catherine Gadd, Toronto

home in 2000. She has been involved

and RinhaBean. We summer on Georgian

Vice Chair

with the club for events in Ontario in

Bay aboard our boat with all the dogs.

Gillian Goldschmidt, Hawkestone

previous years which included CERF

Kathy Hick

Secretary/Treasurer Louise Rossen, Pickering

four PWDs to date.

clinics, grooming seminars, group hikes and water trial secretary.

I am a Licensed Financial Professional,

Although I have lived most of my life in Lindsay Ontario, I’ve also lived in

Exec Committee Member

Louise is presently the Business

London and Stratford Ontario, and in the

Kathy Hick, Lindsay

Manager at a Graphics Arts studio in

Yukon. I am retired now, I was a nurse

Markham, Ontario where she has been

and held various positions including out-

employed for 20 years.

post nursing, emergency, medical floor,

Catherine Gadd Catherine has shared her life with

supervisor and teaching.

Portuguese Water dogs since 1990. She

Louise lives in Pickering, Ontario with

has been a member of the PWDCC since

her husband Blair and their 3 PWDs

I first became interested in PWDs a few

its inception, first serving on the board

Nina (13), Mahren (9) and Sydney (7).

years ago in the early 2000s when my

as Treasurer and then President.

Her interests with her dogs have been

cousin and a neighbour got them.

water trials, agility, tracking, rally obedi-

Through their dogs I learned to love the

ence and hiking.

bread. I got my two girls, sisters, in

Catherine has a passion for competing with her dogs in a variety of arenas

2006 and love them. The following

including agility, obedience and tracking

After a hiatus from the organizing groups

but her true love is the water. She first

at the PWDCC, Louise is looking forward

introduced the fun of water work and tri-

to being part of the Ontario executive as

als to Canada and in 2005 became an

Secretary-Treasurer for the next 2 years.

approved PWDCA water trial judge. All

Gillian Goldschmidt

work with her and love it. It is great to

Since 1995, under the prefix Belouro

do with your dog the thing that they

Reg’d, I and my husband Frank have

were bred to do. She seems to love it

been enthusiastic ambassadors of this

too. I wish more people would do it and

truly amazing breed. Our first captured

I want to support it every way I can.

seven of the Portuguese Water Dogs she has owned have achieved water titles and she is always happy to pass her passion and knowledge on to those who are interested in competing.

our hearts – forever sadly missed, forev-

Catherine lives in the Beaches area of

er remembered Pepper…, precious

Toronto with her husband Mike and their

Leeza and sweet Cura. We have bred

two Portuguese Water Dogs, Ziggy and

several generations titling at both ends

Bria. She also has fun with her daughter

and remain active in water work, therapy

Jennifer's miniature poodle Darcy, who

work, agility and conformation. I have

thinks he is a PWD. She is a registered

previously served as a PWDCC Director

nurse and works at Sunnybrook Hospital

1998-2000, and as a member of

in the chemotherapy department.

PWDCOntario 2009-2010. With my hus-

spring I started doing water work with the one that is a better worker. That summer she earned her junior water dog certificate. I have continued to do water

I also to obedience and rally obedience with my girls. They are both St. John Ambulance Therapy dogs and the residents in the homes we visit love them.

band I attended the 1st International Meeting of The Portuguese Water Dog in the Algarve, Portugal. Our attendance at

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Upcoming Events April 27 Land Training Water Workshop Location: Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, L4S 1M5, 11:00-3:00 Pre-registration: contact Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org Instructors: Catherine Gadd and Lorraine Wilson Who should come? This workshop is aimed at people/dogs with little or no experience with Water Work. It will focus on basic skills that dog/handler teams need for the beginning water trial level exercises (Junior and Apprentice). These skills are also useful for you and your dog to have around the water, even if you never participate in a water trial.We welcome PWD’s both older and young (5 month age minimum) and would love to see some new faces and new dogs - so come on out and see what all the fun is about!

Space is limited so register early

June 7 Beginners’ Water Camp

Date to be announced Water Trial Preparation Day

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca. Note for all PWDCC events at the park there is a $5.50 entrance fee per adult, $2.75 child 6-14. There are no food concessions at the site, bring your own food and lots to drink. Now is your chance to practice all you’ve learned and been training for the Junior and Apprentice levels. You will get hands-on assistance with your training. Even if you don’t plan to Trial, this is an opportunity to train your dog around water and learn the work he was born to do!

Your dog should have basic commands: down, sit, stay, come. Additionally, if your dog retrieves and has been swimming, that is ideal but not a prerequisite!

A chance to run through your Water Trial level at the trial location.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org Instructors: Catherine Gadd and Lorraine Wilson

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca. Time and registration details to come.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org (Pending PWDCC approval)

Aug 22-24 PWDCOntario Water Trial Practice day Friday 22, Water Trials Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org (Pending PWDCC approval)

See facebook.com/PortugueseWaterDogClubOfCan ada for flyer and registration forms

The PWDCOntario invites you to join us on Sat/Sun August 22-23 for our PWDCC Water Trials Judge Charles Robinson / 2 Trials / all levels offered

Spectacular site

Laurel Creek Conservation Area

625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON, M2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

friendly hosts dog-friendly hotels Contact Catherine Gadd cathy@pwdcc.org or visit www.pwdcc.org

(1 1/2 hour west of Toronto, camping on site)

Our 11th year of Trials in Canada.

*approval pending

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Sniffingacrossthecountry…

From New York City 2014 Westminster Kennel Club Show Judge Ms. Barbara A. Finch, February 11, 2014

From Birmingham UK 2014 Crufts Results Judge Mrs. Z Thorn-Andrews, March 6-9, 2014 For a full listing of all PWD class results go to http://crufts.fossedata.co.uk/Breed.asp?ShowYear=2013& GroupID=WOR&ScheduleID=163

Owner:

Best Of Breed and Group 2nd (Reserve Best in Group 8, Judge Frank Kane) Am/Se Ch Robel Alexander The Great Aquatass, Dog Mrs R Kristiansen

Owner:

Best Puppy Cartmel’s Empenho, Dog Mr & Mrs A B Stevens

Owner:

Dog Challenge Certificate Am/Se Ch Robel Alexander The Great Aquatass Mrs R Kristiansen

Owner:

Bitch Challenge Certificate Belleville Lua Da Noite Mr E D R Morgan

Owner:

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate Belleville Noite Preta At Majesixs Mrs H Gibson

Owner:

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Belleville Anjo De Noite Mr E D R Morgan

For the second year in a row, Best of Breed, Group 1 for GCh Claircreek Impression de Matisse Congratulations on Matisse’s continued success Best of Breed and Group 1 GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse (Dog) Breeder: Donna Gottdenker Ch Pouch Cove Caribe Sire: Ch Claircreek Femme Fatale Dam: Owner: Milan Lint & Peggy Helming & Donna Gottdenker Best of Opposite Sex GCH Sail Away Root Beer Float (Bitch) Breeder: Marek Parszewski & Toby Smith Sire: Sail Away Deep Sea Endeavor Dam: Sail Away Katydid It Owner: Marek Parszewski & Toby Smith

©Roger Sjølstad Photography

Select Dog GCH Spyglass N Aviator Sail With The Wind Breeder: Barbara Henley & Scott Henley Sire: GCH Aviators Lucky Charm Dam: GCH Spyglass’s Kissed By A Pirate Owner: Cheryl Blancett & Cathy Dugan & Barbara & Scott Henley Select Bitch GCH Valkyrie I’m All That Neocles Breeder: Letty Afong & K Barrett-Kramer & Julie Parker Sire: Ch Valkyrie Wind Over Lake Erie Dam: Ch Neocles New Hope Of Valkyrie Owner: Julie W Parker & Letty Afong

GCH Dandelion’s Maxwell’s Silver Paula Markiewicz Ch Cartmel Sea Master GCH Pouch Cove’s Darbydale Incognito Victoria A Morro & Dr William F Varr III MD

©Photo Michael McGuire

Breeder: Sire: Dam: Owner:

Below, Matisse, and handler Michael Scott in the Westminster group ring.

©Roger Sjølstad Photography

Award of Merit GCH Cnsand Ardanwood Whitewash The Fence For Me Breeder: Kris Cofiell Sire: Ch Cnsand Throwen Big Left Hooks Dam: Ch Cnsand Don’t Squeeze The Charmin Owner: Anne Wagner & Kris Cofiell

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Am/Se Ch Robel Alexander The Great Aquatass, owned by Runi Kristiansen, shown by Hugo Quevedo A.

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Cover Pup “Boomer”, Seabury’s Final Fling Aren’t I handsome? Boomer here, although my humans sometimes call me “Boom”, “Freakazoid”, or even “Boomer give me back that sock!”. I recently celebrated my first birthday with a party. My mom, brother and their humans were special guests. Us pups were on our best behaviour, sharing very well the liver cake and treat piñata! I’m very excited for summer because I love the beach. Maybe I’ll see you there!

Boomer lives with Janice Smith and Brian Clements, and Janice’s son Ty in Toronto at the Beach.

Barbara Jeffrey 39 Dow Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4L3

Mario Reffo 35 Pinewood Drive Thornhill, Ontario L4J 5P4

Tracy Brown 184 Hidden Spring Close NW Calgary, Alberta T3A 5J4

Marc Koenigsberg & Cheryl Kratz 4 Stafford Drive, Huntington Station, NY USA 11746

Joanna Stein 580 Graham Blvd.

Montreal, Quebec H3P 2E2

Carmen Charette 27 Burnfield Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6G 1Y4

Patricia Lechten 7425 9th Line, RR #3 Thornton, Ontario L0L 2N0

William Vernon & Susan McKean 120 Brant Street Oakville, Ontario L6K 3X6

New member applications and lapsed members renewing December 15 2013-April 15 2014

Diane Breckles 120 Bayview Avenue Keswick, Ontario L4P 2S9

If no objections are received by Michelle Jackson, our Secretary (michelle@pwdcc.org), within 30 days after publication date, membership will become effective. If an objection is received, the application must be voted on by the Board within 30 days of receipt of objection by the Secretary/ Treasurer. The applicant is notified of the result.

Eric Preston 34 Normark Drive Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3R1 PWDCC Waterlog www.pwdcc.org

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes

January 14, 2014, 8pm EST

Report of the Treasurer Bank Balance: $ 17,256.42 Outstanding cheques: $1,091.24 ($281.80 Ribbons Regional Specialty; $163.00 Go to Meeting Fee; $613.44 Insurance) Actual Bank Balance: $16,165.18 Pay Pal Balance: $824.34

Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Mavis McClintock, BC Roselyn Eskind, ON, guest Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON

There are: 145 members 63 renewals 10 new members 0 puppy members 11 breeder members

Absent: Patti McDonald, ON Andy Gamache, AB Jennifer Byers, PQ Kathy Dick, ON

New Business Water Log It was discussed that the PWDCC should produce an electronic version of the WaterLog. It is very costly to produce a paper version and it would be a huge financial savings to the club to distribute only an electronic version to the members. Board Members present at the meeting think that the hard copy is a luxury. It was estimated that the savings would add up to approximately $3,000.00 annually. This savings could be better spent on other club activities.

December 17, 2013, 8pm EST Quorum wasn’t reached, meeting not held

There were not enough board members to make a quorum at the December 17th meeting and to accept the Minutes of PWDCC meeting from Nov 5th, 2013. A few changes to the minutes were suggested and changed. The secretary will make corrections to the minutes and send a copy of the revised minutes to the board members requesting approval and vote.

Business arising from Minutes Facebook – will re-schedule, Laura Doleman, for another meeting in the near future.

Booster There were seven (7) dogs entered. It was a nice show.

Regional Specialty The Regional Specialty – Ontario Aug 9th 2014 weekend is approved. The club is looking for Judges.

National Specialty The dates will be determined for the National Specialty. Not much to update as of this date. There will not be a Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers’ show in October.

Rescue Update An update was given to the status of the recent rescue placement of “Patchy”. He was placed in an amazing home where he will and has been receiving great care. It has been over six weeks since, Patchy, was placed in the adoptive family’s care. The rescue coordinator for Ontario will contact the new owners to sign the adoption contract and suggest that the new owners send a donation to the club.

It was discussed that the PWDCC should ask for a donations of approximately $400 from the adoptive families to help pay for costs associated with care/training/vet bills incurred by the club for any rescue dog. The fee could be waived at the discretion of the board.

It was suggested that the club review the procedures for placing a dog in Foster Care and research prospective Foster Homes that might be a good fit for any rescue dogs taken into the clubs care.

There is a possible Foster Care facility in the Bracebridge Ontario area. The Ontario coordinator will plan a visit to the facility to meet with the owner and discuss foster dog care assistance in the future.

It was suggested that all Regions try to set up Foster Care and expert assessment people to be available in the future.

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people are required. It was suggested that the Committee will require tents; prizes; promotion of event (i.e. an ad in the Courier; email blast to members).

Sharon will obtain CKC approval for the event.

Report of the Treasurer Bank Balance: $ 17,070.10 Pay Pal Balance: $287.59 There are: 145 members 75 renewals 10 new members 11 puppy members 11 breeder members It was suggested that statements for the budget be presented quarterly.

The Ontario Branch has picked up the PWDCOntario merchandise and they will reconfirm inventory counts.

The PWDCOntario Water Trial Budget was submitted to Pat Vokes for review and approval. The Water Trials will be Aug 22, 23, 24 2014. It is the 11th year anniversary of Water Trials.

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, 8pm EST.

The land and water training sessions will be scheduled but further information to follow.

Feb 18, 2014

New Business

Rescue Update Nothing new to report.

Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Mavis McClintock, BC Roslyn Eskind, ON, guest Pat Vokes, ON Patti McDonald, ON Andy Gamache, AB Absent: Jennifer Byers, PQ Kathy Dick, ON Michelle Jackson, ON Motion Pat moves to accept the Minutes of November 5th and January 18th 2014 PWDCC meeting, seconded by Andy. Approved Business arising from Minutes: Regional Specialty There will be no show at the end of October 2014 at the Lower Mainland, B.C. No other shows available in B.C. would be financially feasible to do therefore it was recommended that we investigate with the CKC if the Regional Specialty can be re-assigned as the National Specialty in Ontario this year.

There was a lot of discussion regarding judges considered for the National Show. Choices would include judges that might be located in the eastern part of North America in order to be less costly.

Roslyn will investigate which Judges may be available and Sharon to inquire and ask a few more judges to see if they would be available.

Waterlog It was discussed that the PWDCC should produce an electronic version of the Waterlog. It is very costly to produce a paper version and it would be a huge financial savings to the club to distribute only an electronic version to the members. It is estimated that the club spends on average approximately $1.34 to mail each copy of the Waterlog to its members.

Mavis is in favour of going electronic. She stated that if anyone wants to print a copy they can do so.

By going electronic it was discussed that impact to: 1) add more information and pictures to the Waterlog issues if it was only sent electronically including video 2) Possibly change the cost charged for ad fees 3) Could more people access the Waterlog 4) Could publish one Waterlog paper version per year and post the other three only on the web-site Motion Mavis moved to have the Waterlog be available electronically. Pat seconded the motion. The Directors will revise the ad rates which will be reviewed at a later date.

The Club would offer to cover the Judge’s air fare; meals; accommodation; pick up to and from the airport and other out of pocket expenses relating to travelling and judging.

The Board Members has an inquiry from a PWD owner (non-member) to assist with vet bills. Her PWD has serious health issues. The Board decided that they would decline the inquiry to assist a nonmember as it is the owner’s responsibility to care for their animal. The Board is empathetic but the PWDCC doesn’t have the funding to donate money for this purpose. Pat to send an email to the PWD owner declining the inquiry to assist with costs associated with vet bills.

The National Specialty is scheduled for Aug 9th weekend.

Motion Mavis moves to adjourn the meeting.

Seconded by Sharon.

Motion Mavis makes a motion to hold the 2014 National Specialty in Ontario. Sharon seconds the motion. Approved.

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014.

It was discussed that a Specialty Committee is required. The club will be looking for volunteers.

Mavis, Roslyn and Patti have volunteered but more

www.pwdcc.org PWDCC Waterlog

P UPOGRA PHY Toys

of

ChoiCe: BALL! Blue ball, treat toy (did I

mention I am always hungry)

MOST ASHAMED

OF : I am always hungry and do a little

counter and refrigerator surfing

MOST PROUD

OF : Making my family smile when I do my

special spinning greetings at the door.

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BE WHEN I GROW UP: An easy going, happy, dog with a job!!

Freddy lives with Suzanne Bergeron de Gomez, Alex Hollett and Ricardo Gomez in Ajax Ontario.

NAME:

Happygolucky Freddy.

NICKNAMES: Wiggle Bottom and Boo boo.

DATE

OF

BIRTH:

30 January 2012.

LEADER OF MY PACK: My two legged mommy.

EDUCATION: Puppy classes star student; Agility training with Superdogs and Nikki Snooks; Fun Water Trials training this past summer!

LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES: playing with my fur cousins, Long daily walks, waking mommy up at 5:00 am and chasing my blue ball! BALL!

PET PEEVE: Pugs that don't like me smelling hello. I love Pugs!

FAVOURITE NON-CONSUMABLE: I am an angel.I only chew my own toys! (squeakers need to be destroyed!).

SPECIAL SKILL: Catching balls mid air, super sniffing when mom hides apple pieces.

BIGGEST CATASTROPHE: chewing Mommy, Daddy and Brothers shoes but I was a puppy!

FAVOURITE DESTINATION: Green Conservation Area, Rotary Park and McGuinnis Lake (my cottage).really anywhere there is water and my ball!

BATHING

AND

GROOMING TOLERANCE: Daddy says

“bath time” and I am in the tub. I love when daddy brushes me and tells me how wonderful I look!

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UPCOMI NG

Events

Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org 2014 April 27

Land Training Water Workshop

A PWDCOntario Event

Location: Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, L4S 1M5 11:00-3:00 Pre-registration: contact Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org Instructors: Catherine Gadd and Lorraine Wilson Who should come? This workshop is aimed at people/dogs with little or no experience with Water Work. It will focus on basic skills that dog/handler teams need for the beginning water trial level exercises (Junior and Apprentice). These skills are also useful for you and your dog to have around the water, even if you never participate in a water trial.We welcome PWD’s both older and young (5 month age minimum) and would love to see some new faces and new dogs - so come on out and see what all the fun is about!

Space is limited so register early

June 7

Beginners’ Water Camp

A PWDCOntario Event

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

Note for all PWDCC events at the park there is a $5.50 entrance fee per adult, $2.75 child 6-14. There are no food concessions at the site, bring your own food and lots to drink. Now is your chance to practice all you’ve learned and been training for the Junior and Apprentice levels. You will get hands-on assistance with your training. Even if you don’t plan to Trial, this is an opportunity to train your dog around water and learn the work he was born to do! Your dog should have basic commands: down, sit, stay, come. Additionally, if your dog retrieves and has been swimming, that is ideal but not a prerequisite! For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org Instructors: Catherine Gadd and Lorraine Wilson See www.facebook.com/PortugueseWaterDogClubOfCanada for flyer and registration forms

TBD

Water Trial Preparation Day

A PWDCOntario Event

A chance to run through your Water Trial level at the trial location.

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

Time and registration details to come. Contact Catherine Gadd for more information, catherine@pwdcc.org

Aug 9

8th National Specialty at Kilbride & District All Breed Shows

A PWDCC event

Contact Sharon Lapstra, sharon@pwdcc.org for more information and check www.pwdcc.org/Events and pwdcc.org/national_specialty2014. Show at the Milton Fairgrounds, Milton Ontario under the club tent. Distinguished panel includes Specialty Judge Luis Pinto Teixeira, Lisbon Portugal, and Sweepstakes Judge Janis Watts, Camp Verde Arizona. Hospitality event to be announced. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the Specialty please contact Sharon.

Aug 22-24

PWDCOntario Water Trial

A PWDCOntario Event

Practice day Friday 22, Water Trials Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org (Pending PWDCC approval)

Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover mast-

or electronic files of your images (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved

head or the pupography page, just send a photo and short

at minimum 4”x 6” 260dpi). All emails should be titled

story for possible selection. We also love any other general

‘Waterlog’. Text can be emailed or sent as a Word

interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in

attachment along with photos to Roslyn Eskind,

our next issues. We will give you $5.00 off your next club

roslyn@pwdcc.org or call Roslyn at 416-580-4395 for

merchandise purchase for every story used. Send us photos

additional information.

(hard copies, colour or black and white will be returned), 22 20

FEBRUARY 2014

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PWDCC shopping

1. men’s WinDshirT $30.00 Sizes: S M L XL

5. LaDies’ WinDshirT $30.00 Sizes: XS S M L XL

9. GLiDDen ULTra 100% CoTTon T-shirT $15.00 Sizes: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Colours: Charcoal, Beige, Navy

Colours: Deep Red, Beige, Navy

Colours: Light Pink, Violet, Royal Blue, Pink, Gray, Light Slate, Tan, Red, Blue, Celadon, Tangerine

2. LaDies’ miCro haLf ZiP ToP $30.00 Sizes: XS S M L XL 2XL 3X

6. LaDies’ insULaTeD JaCkeT $40.00 Sizes: M L XL 2XL

10. fULL ZiP hooDeD sWeaTshirT $40.00 Sizes: S M L XL 2XL

Colours: Blue with Black only

Colours: Navy, Fossil, Red, Celery

Colours: Light Pink, Light Blue, Irish Green, Royal Blue, Red

11. safari haT $12.00 100% cotton, embroidered with the PWDCC Logo. Colours: White, Green, Black

3. LaDies’ reCyCLeD PoLy fLeeCe $50.00 Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

7. LaDies’ TeChno LiTe WinDshirT $35.00 Sizes: M L XL 2XL

Colours: Red and Black

Colours: Midnight Navy with Gray and Putty with Navy

12. Visor $10.00 Colours: Khaki, Light Blue, Light Pink White, Kelly Green, Royal Blue

4. PULLoVer sWeaTshirT $30.00 Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

8. LaDies’ TeChno LiTe JaCkeT $35.00 Sizes: XS S M L XL 2XL *3XL

13. BaLL CaP $10.00 100% cotton, embroidered with the

Colours: Gray only

Colours: Light Blue only

PWDCC Logo, with a tab at back to adjust size

Note: shipping, if required (by mail), is additional for each item. Average costs in Canada are $12.00 per shipment.

Contact Catherine Gadd for available sizes, email cathy@pwdcc.org.

14. LiCense PLaTe frame $5.00 For Water title holders only, the perfect way to make a splash

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2014 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale Milton, Ontario The 8th Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada National Specialty 2014 Specialty Judge Sr Luis Pinto Teixeira Lisbon Portugal Mr. Teixeira is a Civil Engineer, he has owned and exhibited German Shepherd Dogs (breeder), Boxers, Dachshunds, Pekingese, Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers (breeder), and Beagles. He has been an allrounder recognized by the Portuguese Kennel Club and the FCI since1985. Mr. Teixeira has judged over 600 shows world-wide including the world show many times. He is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes Ms. Janis Watts Camp Verde, Arizona As one of the PWD pioneers in the western United States, Janis has been active in the show ring and performance events with her Portuguese Water Dogs since 1984. Breeding under the kennel name, Legado Portuguese Water Dogs, in addition to multiple Championship titles from the Bred By Exhibitor class, she has titled her dogs in Agility, Rally, Obedience and Water events. As a licensed AKC judge, Janis has judged multiple regional PWD specialties in the States.

will be held in conjunction with the Kilbride & District All Breed shows (3) and the Working & Herding Club of Southern Ontario Specialty

Specialty and Juvenile and Veteran Sweepstakes on Saturday August 9th, 2014 Milton Fair Grounds, Milton Ontario (45 minutes west of Toronto) Look for updates at pwdcc.org/national_ specialty2014 and facework.com /Portuguesewaterdogclubofcanada and kilbridedogshow.com For more information contact Sharon Lapstra sharon@pwdcc.org MJN Show Services Show Secretary 416-759-8593 F 416-759-7790 info@mjnshowservices.com mjnshowservices.com