Waterlog 2015 December

December 2015

the Waterlog OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG CLUB OF CANADA

PWDCOntario 2015 Water Trial

Household Dangers: Antifreeze and Xylitol Cover Pup Polite Leash Walking 2106 PWDCC National Specialty Branch News PWDCOntario Water Trial Board Minutes Pupography Upcoming Events Nail Care Shopping

Cover: CH Lunanova’s Bela Rainha Cigana, AWD CGN. Gypsy, bred and owned by Carolynne Issa, new Working Water Dog, at the PWDCOntario Water Trial! Photo by Monica Bosnyak

Time to renew your PWDCC membership for 2016.

To renew just 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 payment. You can pay by entering your VISA or Mastercard information on the form, or enclose a cheque. There is also a PayPal option from the membership page, but please remember if you use PayPal, fill in a form and send it to Pat Vokes for her records.

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

Breeders

You can promote your ethical breeding program on the club website. Each of your litters can be posted on the Available Puppies page under the NEW PUPPY tab. The forms are on www.pwdcc.org from the home page, click the membership button.

To be eligible to post a litter, a breeder must be a member in good standing of the PWDCC for at least one year. When a bitch is owned by two or more breeders, all breeders have to be members of the PWDCC in good standing. The exception to this rule is if the co-breeder is a resident of the United States or other international location.

The cost per listing is $20.00. There is no restriction on the number of listings per breeder per calendar year. All funds generated will support PWDCC Rescue.

When you have a litter due, 4 weeks in advance of the whelping date, send in your form to Deirdre Hall with supporting heath documents on the sire and dam or indicate on the form if the health testing on the sire and dam is current in the PWD Health and Litter database (www.pwdhld.com). Deirdre will post the litter information on the club website after she has verified the data is current.

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The listing will stay up for 12 weeks in total. The listing will consist of breeder contact information, including a link to your website and email, name of sire and dam and all supporting health testing.

Health testing required Individual testing for both sire and dam: Optigen prcd-PRA with at least one parent testing normal (non-carrier) Current passing ECR (formerly CERF) Final OFA Hips certification rating Excellent, Good or Fair, or FCI Hips rating A, B, or C, or OVC certification Normal hips Individual testing Normal for either sire or dam: GM-1 IC13 JDCM Optional: OFA Elbows AKC DNA OFA CHIC Certificate Clear by Parentage Testing (for one generation only) for: Optigen prcd-PRA GM-1 JDCM indicating Normal Links to testing websites and forms can be found at www.pwdcc.org/PWDCC/index.php/health

The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate on the Available Puppies page. 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 $1.00 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!

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

If the sire or dam is not OFA tested, documentation must accompany this form to certify that hips are clear from dysplasia.

If breeders wish to post a litter from a sire who is deceased and or using frozen semen, documentation must be provided according to the rules and regulations for health testing requirements at the time the semen was frozen. If the sire is from Europe or other international location, excluding the United States, it is not required that the sire be registered in the Health and litter data base but health testing documentation must be provided in order to post the litter. The dam however, must be registered in the database.

You can view the current list at http://www.pwdcc.org by clicking New Puppy, then click Available Puppies.

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ThePresident’sLetter Well another great summer has come and gone and we are

edition. We continue to encourage all members to submit sto-

now ushering in the New Year! We are all looking forward to

ries of interest and education to the Waterlog for publication.

another exciting summer of PWD events both on the land and the water. We welcome a new Ontario Branch Executive this new year who will be planning and co-ordinating our spring and summer water activities. Details for Ontario events will be posted in the next edition of the Waterlog. The Alberta Club has graciously offered to host our National Specialty for 2016.

Details can be found on all events for the National in this edition of the Waterlog.

As a board, we continue to be committed to our rescue program and offering programs and activities for the Portuguese Water Dog. We have been asked to review our Breed Standard by the CKC and will work on this task in 2016. We will continue to focus on increasing our membership numbers by encouraging breeders to use the Puppy Introductory Program that connects new puppy owners to our PWD community. Breeders can sign up their puppy buyers for a fee of $1.00 per family.

Michelle Jackson has resigned as co-ordinator of our rescue

For one year, new puppy owners have access to all of our club

program. Many thanks to Michelle for her help with this pro-

resources. They will be asked to join as full members at the

gram and our Walk for Rescue event in 2015. Patti McDonald,

end of 2016. Please support your club. All of the great activi-

our Vice President has taken over as Rescue Co-ordinator for

ties that our club provides depend on your support and new

Michelle. Many thanks to all of our volunteers who continue

people joining our club.

to donate their time and energy for our club. Without you our wonderful events and programs would not be possible.

The board is also developing an awards program in spearheaded by Karen Matthews and Fran Archambault. Karen has gra-

At this time, we will be saying goodbye to Roslyn Eskind, our

ciously volunteered to co-ordinate the awards program. More

long time Editor and publisher of our Waterlog. Roslyn has

details regarding this exciting new endeavor will be available

donated her time, energy, knowledge and resources for many

in the May Waterlog. Thank you Karen and Fran for taking this

years in support of our club. From the bottom of our hearts,

on. Have a safe and happy New Year. See everyone in the

we so appreciate everything Roslyn has done for our breed

water and on the ground with their beloved PWD’s in 2016!

club over the years. Your input and talent will be missed.

Details regarding Waterlog publication are found later in this

Sharon Lapstra, MSW, RSW President, PWDCC

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective December 15, 2015 President and Director Sharon Lapstra Heidelberg, Ontario sharon@pwdcc.org

Treasurer and Director Pat Vokes Nobleton, Ontario pat@pwdcc.org

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

Directors

Secretary and Director Tracy Brown Calgary, Alberta tracy@pwdcc.org

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Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec jennifer@pwdcc.org Andy Gamache Morinville, Alberta andy@pwdcc.org

Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario deirdre@pwdcc.org Sue Hopkins Chilliwack, British Columbia sue@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Barrie, Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org

Rescue Coordinators Sue Hopkins Western Canada sue@pwdcc.org Patti McDonald Ontario patti@pwdcc.org Jennifer Byers Quebec and Eastern Canada jennifer@pwdcc.org Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall deirdre@pwdcc.org

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Household Dangers Antifreeze and Xylitol Antifreeze A Sweet-Tasting Killer of Dogs Ingesting a Small Amount of Antifreeze Causes Kidney Failure in Dogs Pound for pound, antifreeze is the heavyweight of poisons seen in small-animal veterinary hospitals. It has the highest fatality rate of any toxin seen in pets. The antidote must be administered quickly.

Dogs tend to find antifreeze (ethylene glycol is the active ingredient) in puddles on the ground that has dripped out of a car radiator. Since it is sweet-tasting, dogs might drink it.

(Animals walking across open puddles may also clean it off their feet when grooming.)

Part of the problem with antifreeze that makes it such an effective killer is the incredibly small amount needed for it to be lethal. For dogs, the lethal dose is a little more than 3 cc per pound. For a 20-pound dog, that is like half a shot glass.

It is astonishing that although antifreeze has been around since the 1920s many people are still not aware of its hazardous potential.

Dangers Of

Xylitol

A substance called xylitol is making thousands of dog sick and even causing death, affecting more pets now than ever before, and it's probably in your home right now.

Cases of xylitol poisoning in dogs have increased dramatically in recent years, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing the Pet Poison Helpline, which received 10 times as many calls relating to xylitol by November 2015 than in all of 2009.

“There are still a lot of dog owners who have never heard of xylitol,” Ahna Brutlag, associate director of veterinary services for the hotline told The Wall Street Journal. “Nor do they understand that something this benign, an ordinary sweetener, could be toxic to pets.”

Learn about this substance, why it’s dangerous to dogs, and what to do if your dog eats it.

What Is Xylitol?

Xylitol is a sugar substitute most often associated with “sugarfree” chewing gum and mints, but it’s also found some brands of peanut butter, toothpastes, certain medications, and vita-

The key to successful treatment of antifreeze poisoning is early

mins, many sugar-free products (chocolate, JELLO, yogurt,

recognition. Treatment must begin as quickly as possible.

pudding), and even some household products such as baby

Ethylene glycol causes kidney failure very quickly. Clinical signs appear within 30 minutes of ingestion and dogs act as if

wipes and lip balm. VCA Hospitals reports that xylitol is 100 times more toxic to dogs than chocolate.

they are drunk. They stagger, exhibit slow reflexes and vomit.

Why Is Xylitol So Dangerous?

After a few hours they may appear to have recovered. After 12

According to Caroline Coile, AKC Family Dog Nutrition &

to 24 hours, the signs of full-blown kidney failure emerge and

Health columnist: “The dog’s pancreas confuses xylitol with

little can be done.

real sugar and releases insulin to store it. The insulin removes

For successful treatment, therapy must be initiated within about five hours. Prognosis is good in dogs receiving the antidote (called fomepizole). With early recognition of the problem and timely therapy, many dogs can be saved.

The best cure, however, is never letting your dog ingest antifreeze.

real sugar from the bloodstream and the dog can become weak, and have tremors and even seizures starting within 30 minutes of eating it.” Other symptoms of hypoglycemia include poor coordination and vomiting/diarrhea.

Liver failure (and death) can also result from xylitol ingestion, and symptoms can take as much as eight hours as show up.

A dog only needs to consume a very little amount of xylitol to

Originally published in AKC Family Dog in “Ask Dr. Kevin”

receive a deadly dose. As much as two pieces of gum can

by Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM

cause a problem in a small-breed dog.

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How Is Xylitol Poisoning Treated?

they are carrying xylitol-containing medications or products, such as gum, mints, or candies. Also, be aware of household

If you suspect your dog ate something with xylitol in it, no matter how little it was, contact your veterinarian (or an emer-

products that contain xylitol and find alternatives or store them where your dog cannot reach them.

gency veterinarian if off-hours) immediately.

Be prepared: Post the phone number to the Pet Poison “Because the amount of xylitol in gum and other products varies so widely and because some manufacturers don’t report how much is in their product, it’s important to call your veterinarian as soon as possible if he ate something with xylitol in it,” Coile says.

A good prognosis is dependent on how quickly the pet is treated. Your veterinarian may need to stabilize your pet’s blood

Helpline (855-764-7661) as well as the number and address for your local emergency veterinarian in a place where all household members can see it. This is a good idea for all petrelated emergencies. That way, if your dog eats xylitol or another toxic substance, you'll save precious minutes getting him treatment immediately.

Liz Donovan, AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

sugar, give intravenous fluids, monitor your pet, and use other therapies to treat symptoms.

How Can I Protect My Dog? Read the ingredients: If you’re offering your dog peanut butter, look for xylitol in the ingredients, as some brands, namely specialty brands, are using the sugar substitute to sweeten their product. Also, check the label on products with buzz words relating to sugar, such as “reduced sugar,” “diabetic-friendly,” “cavity-free,” or “no sugar added,” for example, as these also may contain xylitol.

Keep gum, candies, mints, and purses out of reach: Even if you don’t typically have these items in your home, be sure that guests visiting keep their purses out of the dog’s reach in case

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To see a list of products containing xylitol see http://www.preventivevet.com/xylitol-products-toxic-for-dogs

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The front-clip or no-pull Harness Two differing opinions Cover Pup

PWDs are definitely challenging when

In a limited gait analysis study, Dr.

trying to teach polite walking on leash.

Zink observed that dogs wearing no-

Many of us have found the front-clip

pull, front-clip harnesses bore less

harness a great temporary or perma-

weight on their front legs than they

nent solution to bolster our training.

normally would – even when the har-

Anyway he LOVES to play in the snow

I recently came across this piece in the

ness wasn’t attached to a leash! In

but the problem is we live in the

Whole Dog Journal. Dr. Zink who is

addition, the dogs bore less weight

country, and with the recent snow

well respected in the PWD world, and

on the leg that was on the far side of

more times than not our walks

well known trainer Pat Miller offer their

where the person walked, even when

through the bush are in some snowy

opinion on these harnesses. You can

there was no leash attached; when the

areas. We have been trying different

search for more information on each,

dog had a leash attached, it was more

things to keep the snow off him as it

both are widely published on a variety

significant. This suggests to her that

clumps so badly. I tried something

of subjects.

the dog was reacting to the presence

Our PWD (Revan) is one year old and we got him from Sharon Lapstra, Keeva Bay PWDs.

that I thought I’d pass on and maybe it would help others, OR for that matter, I’ll take any additional suggestions anyone has to solve this issue! What I did was go to the dollar store and pick up some kids socks (3 pairs for $1.25), then I cut out the toe end and put them on Revan like leg warmers (the attached photo shows the 2 red ones in the front and 2 black ones in the back). They work great, they stay in the area where the snow tends to

Recently, WDJ received a letter from Christine Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR, who was concerned about the photo in WDJ (on the cover, no

the gait of the front limbs was altered whenever the harness was on.

Dr. Zink explains that these harnesses

alongside, was wearing a front-clip-

sit on top of the biceps and

type harness. A sports medicine guru

supraspinatus tendons, two of the

and canine athlete enthusiast, Dr. Zink

most commonly injured structures in

(and others) posit that no-pull har-

dogs’ forelimbs, particularly in canine

nesses are detrimental to a dog’s

athletes. She asserts that, just by

structure and gait – and are especial-

logic, one has to assume that the

ly inappropriate for canine athletes.

pressure this kind of harness exerts

Some no-pull harnesses should not be used for vigorous exercise.

Loving the winter with our dog!

pushing harder against it. In all cases,

less!) of a jogger whose dog, running

clump yet do not restrict the dog in any way.

of the harness against the leg by

on the dog’s forelimbs in an activity where the dog is supposed to be extending her forelimbs (i.e., running, walking), is not a good idea.

Sylvia Hillier Carleton Place, Ontario

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“I do not believe that there is a har-

Whole Dog Journal Training Editor

ness on the market that is nonrestric-

Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, com-

tive and that also helps the dog not to

ments, “I am a dog trainer/behavior

pull,” says Dr. Zink.” There are howev-

professional with a very specialized

er some very nice, well constructed,

concern about helping dogs be well-

nonrestrictive harnesses on the mar-

mannered companions to their

ket. However, those should not be

humans. I agree that the way to get a

considered as a method to teach a

dog to stop pulling is to train it. No-

dog not to pull. In my opinion the real

pull harnesses provide, in my experi-

way to get a dog to stop pulling is to

ence, the least harmful way to give

train it.”

many owners the window of opportu-

Taking another position altogether are the thousands of dog trainers and behaviorists who contend that no-pull harnesses save lives, because by giving handlers a mechanical advantage over the dog, they help people who have been unable to train their dogs (for whatever reasons) to walk politely, to walk their dogs anyway.

Some trainers prefer puppies to wear a harness when learning to walk on leash, so they don’t injure their necks if they suddenly frisk and hit the end of the leash hard.

nity to reinforce – and thereby train – polite leash walking. An owner can’t train a dog to walk on leash if she is getting dragged off her feet. I will continue to use front-clip harnesses and recommend them to clients, at least until someone comes up with an even safer non-aversive alternative.”

Like so many of our equipment choices, there are cases for and against using a front-clip or other no-pull harness. Each of us must consider the benefits and risks, and make an educated decision based on what is best for us and our own dogs.

A group of front-clip harnesses.

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Since 2003 it has been my pleasure to produce the Waterlog. It is now time for me to pass the reins to a new team.

I wish them luck and hope you’ll continue to support them and the club in producing the Waterlog, not an easy task!

Many thanks to all who have sent in stories and photos of your dogs, please continue to do so.

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2016 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale Calgary, Alberta Save the dates July 26–July 31!

Specialty Judge including unofficial classes

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.

Juvenile and Veteran Sweepstakes including baby puppy 3-6 months

Ty Rust Stockton, California My wife, Julie, and I have been dedicated to the Portuguese Water Dog since 1995 when we welcomed our first PWD into our lives. A few years later, we solidified our commitment and began our breeding program under the Rustyco kennel name in Stockton, CA. I am an active breeder/owner/handler and have finished championships on many of our PWDs, including my first show dog Ch Rustyco Makin’ it Easy “Diamond” who I finished from the bred-by exhibitor class. I have also enjoyed mentoring other PWD enthusiasts. I am proud to have served on the PWDCA Board of Directors from 2011 to 2015 and on the PWDCA Rescue Board in 2014 and 2015.

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July 26-27 PWDCC Water Trial Judge Sarah Kahn, Seattle Washington July 29 Obedience and Rally Boosters July 30 Agility Booster and Sweeps July 31 Specialty and Banquet

For multi-venue entries at the Specialty: 1st Canadian Superdog Award, details to follow!

Come spend 2 weeks in Alberta: July14-17 Evelyn Kenny (Calgary) 4 All Breed Shows, 4 Obedience Trials, 3 Rally Trials July 22-24 Medicine Hat (3 hrs east of Calgary) 5 All Breed Shows 3 Obedience Trials, 3 Rally Trials July 29-Aug 1 Alberta Kennel Club (AKC) in conjuction with our National 4 All Breed Shows, 4 Obedience Trials 4 Rally Trials, 4 CKC Agility Trials August 4-7 Edmonton Kennel Club (3 hrs North of Calgary) 4 All Breed Shows, 4 Obedience Trials, 4 Rally Trials Show Chair: Tracy Brown, tracy@pwdcc.org Show Secretary: VGI Show Services, events@verwey.ca For more information: www.canuckdogs.com or www.dogshow.ca PWDCC standard, note we do have DQ’s in Canada! (www.pwdcc.org/PWDCC/index.php/breed-standard) Travelling with your dog to Canada (www.pwdcc.org/national_specialty2016/spec_register2.php)

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BRANCH News New Branch Executive for 2016-2017

and Dudley. Dudley was the therapy dog who came to our school twice a week with his owner and amused and enthralled both the staff and students.

And so my love and admiration of this magnificent breed blossomed from

Carolynne Issa Secretary/Treasurer I am the Mom to four very busy sons, ages 14, 11, 11 and 9. I am selfemployed. I own and manage residential real estate. I am also a breeder of

Joanne Skalos President

that point.

Four years into my retirement, a good

so much joy to my life and the kids’

My Name is Joanne Skalos and I live

friend suggested it was time for me to

lives!

in Cambridge with my husband and

acquire a dog and so TBear, who was

my two children.

almost seven months old at the time,

I am owned by two Portuguese water dogs, eighteen month old Scout and ten month old Jade. They have a “big brother” Payton, who is a three year old Golden Retriever.

This past year, I have met so many great owners and breeders of PWD’s at dog shows and the water trials. The most fun I have ever had with a group of people was this past summer doing water work with my girls!

entered my life. He wasn't crate trained, house broken or accustomed to a leash – and here I was at 60 years old, taking on my first dog! What a life altering experience.

special breed.

and lots of hard work, we are on our way. We both love the sport and can hardly wait for warm weather again

son he just loves the A-Frame).

ited an amazing student and parent population, a truly dedicated staff

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ago, I had no idea how deeply com-

with great coaching, perseverance

Carolynne, Frances, and the National

Toronto District School Board, I inher-

until I got my first PWD eight years

protecting and bettering our very

have taken up agility (for some rea-

gregated special needs school in the

play a huge part in my life! However,

and I were way over our heads but

look forward to working with

pal of Park Lane Public School, a con-

I’ve always known that dogs would

I am dedicated to my dogs, and to

pass the fall and winter months, we

in September 2001. As the new princi-

to be raised in a home with dogs, and

into the world of water. Initially, TBear

Ontario branch of the PWDCC and

I met my first Portuguese Water Dog

animals, especially dogs. I was lucky

mitted to dogs that I would become.

so we can get back to training. And to

Frances Berman Vice President

I have always had a passion for all

In May of 2015, I dipped my big toe

I am happy to be a member of the

board members.

PWDs, which is something that brings

I am active as far as having my dogs shown for conformation, and I enjoy handling my dogs for obedience events, but my true love is training and handling my dogs in water trials!

I am excited to step into this position on the PWDCC Ontario Branch Board.

I spent 33 years in education, as a primary teacher, special education teacher, special education consultant, vice-principal and principal. The leadership skills I utilized as an administrator will come in handy as I serve on the Executive Council. I truly look forward to advocating for our breed, becoming more knowledgeable and working with Carolynne and Joanne.

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Joanne Skalos with her troop, Jade, Scout and Payton.

Carolynne with top, Dahlia and below, Gypsy.

Above and right, Frances with TBear.

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PWDCOntario Water Trial Results

August 29-30, 2015

Judge Sara Kahn Laurel Creek Conservation Area

C-6

Participants

New titles

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

August 29, 2015

C-7

Junior J-1 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

CH Lunanova’s Be My Silverspring, CGN, Scout F Lunanova Carolynne Issa/Joanne Skalos Joanne Skalos

J-3 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Samador Ebony and Ivory, Emma F Mavis McClintock Holly Van Schoor Holly Van Schoor

J-5 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

BigBay High Society, Grace Lorraine Wilson Tan Crombie Tan Crombie

F

J-6 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Kybra Mr. Bo Jangles, TBear Kybra Kennels Frances Berman Frances Berman

M

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

V-2

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Pattedeau Etoile De Mer, Etoile Karine Simard Karen Matthews Karen Matthews

F

A-9 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Ridgehaven’s Sea Cruz, Cruz Karen Matthews Ann Wilson Ann Wilson

M

Breeder: Owner: Handler: A-9 Breeder: Owner: Handler: A-10

Working

W-3 Breeder: Owner: Handler: W-5 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

CH Lunanova’s Bela Rainha Cigana, AWD CGN. Gypsy F Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa BigBay Magic Storm, AWD, Dinah Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson

F

CH Kewbeach Rythym of my Heart, WWD, Bria F Catherine & Michael Gadd Catherine& Michael Gadd Catherine Gadd

Breeder: Owner: Handler: C-5

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

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CH BigBay Cabaret, AWD WWD, Liza Courier 1 Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson

F

Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch, CGN CDX RAE-5 CRA-MCL CWD, Oscar M Courier 2 Karen D. Matthews Monte and Lorie Crouch Lorie Crouch

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Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Ondulado’s Isadora, Dory F Ondulado Kennel, Cathie Sockett John Nazar/Rosemary Jellinck John Nazar

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Lunanova’s Gem Of Silverspring, Jade F Lunanova Carolynne Issa/Joanne Skalos Joanne Skalos

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

BigBay Rica CAO DE AUGA, PCD RE CREMCL CGN, Rica F Lorraine Wilson Andrew and Tracy Bilous Tracy Bilous BPIS BPISS CH Charbr Aryeh Spirit of Fire, CGN JWD. Aryeh F Cynthia Berube & Mari & Sara Szauerzopf Monica Bosnyak Monica Bosnyak

W-1

BigBay Charlene Betsy King Charley Lorraine Wilson Don and Leslie Allain Leslie Allain

F

Courier C-8

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch, CGN CDX RAE-5 CRA-MCL CWD, Oscar M Courier EX Karen D. Matthews Monte and Lorie Crouch Lorie Crouch

F

Owner: Handler: Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Eauchien’s Sister Maizee, Maizee F June Poplack and Leslie McCracken Shirley Coleman and Leslie McCracken Shirley Coleman

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

CH BigBay Siena Moon JWD CGN, Siena F Lorraine Wilson Brawna Levy & Lorraine Wilson Brawna Levy

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Lunanova’s Finleigh Fantastico, Finleigh F Lunanova Danielle Richard and Bryan Kechnie Bryan Kechnie

Breeder:

GCH Lunanovas Dahlia Filha Da Flor, JWD CGN, Dahlia F Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa

BigBay Alegria CGN, Gria Lorraine Wilson Melodie Guy Melodie Guy

CH Charbr Dancing By The Sea, CDX RE TD AGN AGNJ JWD BROM, Charleston M Cynthia Berube & Mari & Sara Szauerzopf Anne Passafiume Anne Passafiume

Working CH BigBay Jazz Queen, Ella Lorraine Wilson Don and Leslie Allain Don Allain

F

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

BigBay Sadie, Sadie Lorraine Wilson Susan Vandenberg Susan Vandenberg

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Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Working

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Courier C-1

CH Swaleview Stardust At Kewbeach, CWDX CD OA OAJ AGI AGIJ ADC RN GROM, Ziggy F Jim & Barb Ames Catherine & Michael Gadd Catherine Gadd

Apprentice

A-6 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Junior

Apprentice

August 30, 2015

A-6

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Charbr’s Majestic Micah, CGN AWD WWD CWD RN, Micah F Courier EX Cynthia Berube & Mari & Sara Szauerzopf Monica Bosnyak Monica Bosnyak

Versatility

Apprentice

W-1

Kamolot’s Zoey McMechan, JWD AWD CWD RN RA, Zoey F Courier 2 Linda M Kennedy Jennifer McMechan Jennifer McMechan

Courier

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Fado’s Mahla Branca Dezibelina, WWD Sable F Deirdre Hall Colin van Schoor Jennifer McMechan

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

BigBay Magnolia Lane, CGN AWD WWD, Ty Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson Lorraine Wilson

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Kewbeach Mr. Magic Green Boy, WWD Oakley M Catherine and Michael Gadd Jennifer McMechan Jennifer McMechan

Versatility V-2 Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Aliana Sereia Kelby, CGN CD RE CWDX, Kelby F Leona Ives Roy & Pat Vokes Pat Vokes

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Tracy Bilous with Rica, Apprentice level.

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Lahronza’s Lady Ursela, CGN CD RN JWD AWD WWD, Sula F Ann E Duncan June Murdock June Murdock

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

Bayswater’s Bring it on Blanche, AWD WWD CGC OA OAJ NF, Tessa F Mary Kay Schroeder Mark and Rina Eiden Rina Eiden

Breeder: Owner: Handler:

CH Lunanova Maia’s Pequena Sereia, WWD RN CGN, Ariel F Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa

Leslie Allain with Charley, Working Water Dog.

Photography by Monica Bosnyak

Shirley Coleman with Mazie, Apprentice level.

Monica Bosnyak with Aryeh, Apprentice swim.

Left top to bottom: John Nazar with Dory, Junior level.

Lorie Crouch with Oscar.

Larry R.G. Martin

Lorraine Wilson.

Pat and Roy Vokes, ace stewards and boat wardens.

Colin van Schoor boat steward assisting Carolynne Issa with the Working level.

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Bryan Kechnie with Finleigh, Apprentice level.

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Judge Sara Kahn with Pat Vokes, Kelby and Roy Vokes.

Judge Sara Kahn with Holly Van Schoor and Emma.

Judge Sara Kahn with Tracy Bilous and Rica.

Judge Sara Kahn with Tan Crombie and Grace, new Junior Water Dog.

Judge Sara Kahn Frances Berman and TBear, new Junior Water Dog.

Justine Robinson and Libby.

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Judge Sara Kahn with Cathy Gadd, Bria new Working Water Dog and Ziggy new Versatility Water Dog.

Judge Sara Kahn with Lorraine Wilson and Brawna Levy.

Apprentice line retrieve to shore, and underwater retrieve to hand.

Colin van Schoor, boat and land steward, without our volunteers, the PWDCOntario trials could not take place.

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Judge Sara Kahn with Joanne Skalos, Scout new Junior Water Dog.

Judge Sara Kahn with Monica Bosnyak, Aryeh new Apprentice Water Dog and Micah new Courier Water Dog Excellent.

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Andy Gamache, Prairies Pat Vokes, ON Tracy Brown, Prairies Patti McDonald, ON Sue Hopkins, BC Jennifer Byers, PQ Michelle Jackson, ON

National Specialty 2016 National Specialty is starting to pull together.

Contract has been signed with the Alberta Kennel Club and a show secretary has been appointed. We will be submitting all the papers to CKC shortly. All 3 judges have been arranged, Janis Watts, Conformation; Ty Rust, Sweeps; Sarah Kahn, Water Trial. The application is in the process for confirmation of the Water Trial site and proof of insurance will be required at a later date. Once we receive approval from CKC we can start advertising all events. Committees have been formed in preparation for the National. Roslyn will be able to help out with ads in the Courier, websites, and catalogue

Absent: Deirdre Hall, ON

Current Business

Welcome Welcome Tracy Brown to the board as Secretary.

Mavis McClintock has resigned from the board effectively immediately as per email she sent prior to today’s meeting.

Merchandise Catherine Gadd joined tonight’s meeting to discuss Merchandise. Catherine inherited 9 boxes when she became president of the Ontario branch, her term is almost up. Out of 9 boxes of merchandise Catherine and team have managed to sell all but 2.5 boxes. Most of the sizes remaining are either extremely small or extremely large and not much is moving any more. US Nationals seem to be a great place to sell Canadian merchandise as well as provincial water camps, etc. Way too much inventory was ordered and numbers should be reduced with further orders, the quality of our items should remain the same. Items that seem to sell well are: Golf shirts (not reg t-shirts), nylon jackets, zip fleece tops, bags, mugs, car magnets, and hats but our stock on these are still good. Discussion was held regarding placing order and selling items in Alberta at the National in 2016 and then bringing it to Monterey National. Only one person should be involved in the ordering and tracking of inventory, however several should be involved in selections.

October 13, 2015 7:30 p.m. EST

Approval from the last minutes, minutes might not be 100% accurate as we did not have access to recorded session. $335.75 was raised by the Barrie, Ontario walk for “Walk for Rescue” at the walk site NOT $385.00 as previously stated. Also minutes from September Waterlog need to be amended for the Alberta Regional Specialty expenses. The Specialty had a loss of $1,300.00 NOT a profit of $1800.00 as previously stated. Moving forward minutes will be distributed no more than one week after actual meeting date.

Motion was made to accept the minutes by Pat Vokes and, seconded by Andy Gamache. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 22,700.78 bank balance $ 435.43 2 outstanding cheques $ 22,265.35 registered balance $ 504.11 paypal balance and this will be pulled out this week.

128 members 29 new member’s year to date.

Any new members as of today will be for the 2016 membership, 2015 is closed.

The Alberta water trial made a profit of $450.35 final. Ontario Trial had 36 teams, 67 entries with 20 successful teams. The trial made a profit of $330.43, but together with the land camp and trial prep day had a profit of $2,259.38.

Motion was made by Pat to donate $100.00 to Laurel Creek because they haven’t increased site costs and they are incredibly low. Approved.

Rescue We have had 6 inquiries and 3 applications. With Mavis retiring we have no contact person for the west coast. Sue Hopkins has agreed to help out with this position. Changes will be made on the website and in the Waterlog.

Waterlog Roslyn Eskind will no longer continue to prepare the “Waterlog” newsletter as of the end of 2015.

Desperately looking for an individual or team who is willing to take on this responsibility. Looking for anyone with graphic design experience and good computer skills. Discussion was had to send an eblast looking for a volunteer to all members and also a separate blast to the Alberta Club members as some might not be current members of PWDCC. Possibly ask Roslyn regarding the possibility of outsourcing this, what costs would be involved.

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PWDCOntario ExCom Ontario board term is up at the end of the year, there are 4 positions available and they have had no interest in anyone stepping forward for the President role, Pat Vokes and Catherine Gadd will help mentor the new branch ExCom. Some discussion was had regarding why there needs to be an Ontario branch, or could it be dissolved. Any email blast will be sent out looking for new executives for the upcoming term.

Judges Seminar Judges Seminar is on Nov 1st, Danik Dancause will be attending with 2 dogs for live presentation.

Danik will be coming to the next board meeting to discuss. Patti will be taking 2 dogs to Moncton and will also be sitting in on the presentation. Both dogs attending will be Sharon’s as Roslyn was unable to send her female.

PWDCC Awards Program Fran has joined the meeting to discuss the PWD awards program (as per attachments emailed out).

Discussion was had regarding color selections, crest shapes, and thread thickness. Idea would be to move forward with ordering for Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Water, and Agility and only order other events when required. Concerns were had regarding the costs of the badges and the set up fees charged with each order, Sharon has agreed to work with Fran further on this. Discussion was held regarding possibly setting up a smaller committee to continue to work on this program.

New Business Puppyviewer.com Discussion was held regarding attachment from Puppyviewer.com. Comments were although it’s a great idea we are not sure how it’s going to be montored and enforced. We feel this is not a venue that PWDCC wants to support.

Discussion was had about how to refer potential puppy buyers to ethical breeders.

PWDCC Boats in Alberta Andy put forth a question to see if the Canadian Club would allow the Alberta club purchase the existing boats that are being used in Alberta so they will belong to the Alberta club and not the Canadian club. Reason for doing so would be to allow the Alberta club to use them for more than just the current Water Trials only. Replacement cost would approx. be about $4000.00. Sharon had asked that Andy put together a proposal and forward it prior to the next meeting.

Next meeting will be November 10th at 7:30pm EST. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Jennifer, seconded by Sharon. Approved.

Novermber 10, 2015 7:30 p.m. EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Deirdre Hall, ON Pat Vokes, ON Tracy Brown, Prairies Patti McDonald, ON Sue Hopkins, BC Jennifer Byers, PQ Michelle Jackson, ON Roslyn Eskind, guest Absent: Andy Gamache, Prairies Welcome Approval from the last minutes, with the correction to the spelling of Pat Vokes name in the Ontario branch section.

Motion by Pat Vokes to accept the minutes, seconded by Jennifer Byers. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 22,700.78bank balance $ 22,687.44 $ 899.41 3 outstanding cheques Laurel Creek Donation CKC Membership Danik’s expenses, Judges Seminar $ 21,788.03 registered balance $ 711.90 paypal balance 129 members 2015 22 renewals for 2016, 1 new member 10 new Puppy members for 2016.

Rescue We have had 2 applications. Jennifer mentioned she knows someone who bought a dog that was postd on Kijiji, person has all the papers. Jennifer might try to find more info.

Waterlog Roslyn Eskind will no longer continue to prepare the “Waterlog” newsletter as of the end of 2015. Has asked a colleague to see what she would charge to lay out the newsletter. Her cost would be: $25.00/page and this would include minor retouch-

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ing of photography and one round of revisions. She would supply a PDF format. If a new layout was thought of then the cost would be $120/interior sheet for style sheets and $250 for cover layout.

Anything additional would be at a cost of $28.00/hr with a minimum project rate of 2 hours. This person is familiar with the newsletter and would be a good reliable person. The cost would consist of $500$700 per addition; and yearly cost would end up being approximately $2,000 to $,3000. In the past we used to spend approx. $800 to $1,100 for printing and postage. If we proceed this way we would require an editor (a club member) who would compile the information and help with the layout.

Discussion was had about forming a committee to help collect the information required for the layout.

Tracy will send out an eblast looking for members to help with these roles.

National Specialty CKC Papers have been submitted to Alberta Kennel Club, these will be forwarded to CKC within the next few weeks. AKC has to submit their own papers before any Specialty paperwork can be submitted.

Will be organizing a meeting with Specialty committee members to start planning of prizes, booking host hotel and banquet venue. Spruce Meadows venue is not safe to leave dogs unattended during banquet so looking at venue off site. Superdogs will be offered at this National, discussion had about keeping the name as “Superdogs” and everyone agreed to leave as is. Will work with Roslyn on an ad, first add might have to read “pending CKC” approval.

Current Business Judges’ Seminar Danik joined the meeting to discuss the Judges’ Education Seminar that he presented to the judges attending the Moncton Judges’ convention. Patti MacDonald also attended, everything worked well getting the dogs to the venue, dogs were very well behaved. Danik commented that many of the judges had very little exposure to the breed so the level of knowledge was low and everyone was very willing to listen and learn. Presentation had an allocated time of 1½ hrs but lasted 2½ hrs. The most enjoyed portion of the presentation was the video of the water trial with a dog performing the new versatility exercises.

PWDCOntario ExCom Ontario board term is up at the end of the year, there are 4 positions available and they have had no interest in anyone stepping forward as yet. An email blast will be sent out looking for a new executive for the upcoming term.

This discussion has been put on hold until December meeting.

PWDCC Awards Program Tabled till December, they are working on a new plan/presentation that will involve pins instead of badges.

New Business Water Trial Certificates Question was brought up as to why Water Trial Certificates are now being printed by the trial committee. Roslyn replied the reason was she no longer has access to her laser printer and easier for all involved as will also cut on double postage.

PWDCC Boats in Alberta Update on this is that the Alberta club discussed this at their last executive meeting and would like more time to research before they decide the direction they want to proceed.

Discussion was had regarding a Quebec breeder who is advertising on her website that she is a member of the PWDCC when she has not renewed her membership in 2015. Decision was made that Jenn will contact the individual with a reminder to renew her membership or take the posting off her website.

Next meeting will be December 8th at 7:30pm EST. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Deirdre, seconded by Patti. Approved.

Judges would like to be informed when PWDCC hosts Water Trials at any location throughout Canada as judges require a number of hours each year on education to maintain their Judging status. The base of the presentation was compiled in 2004, Danik only made some changes cosmetically and added some focus on how important the water trials are. No kennel names or dog names are advertised in the presentation to just focus on the dogs.

Discussion was held on how the Club wants to take a stand on some of the grooming techniques being used in today’s ring.

WATERLOG

New PWDCC Secretary Tracy Brown I purchased my first purebred (Shetland Sheepdog) in 1991 and with her I was introduced to the world of dog shows. I trained and competed in Obedience and Agility for several years and travelled with good friend Lana Stewart (Armada Portuguese Water Dogs) to many dog shows. Together we enjoyed showing and handling all-breeds (Bouviers, Bichons, Min Pins, Labrador Retriever, Belgian Sheepdogs, and of course, PWD’s and Shelties to name a few). When we started our families we focused on that and only showing our own dogs (breeds).

I’ve attended all the west coast PWD American Nationals beginning in 1997, and this year ventured east to Michigan.

After 10 years of showing PWD’s I finally owned my own in 2003 and have been fortunate enough to co-breed, co-own and own some outstanding progeny as a result.

Some of my highlights in this breed is winning Best In Specialty at the 2004 Canadian National Specialty with Ch. Sunjoy’s Helm’s Alee Nina Armada from the Veterans Female class; starting and finishing an American Championship on Am/Can Ch Armada’s Let’s Rock The Boat, WWD with three 5point majors, and most recently, winning Best In Specialty at the 2015 PWDCC Regional Specialty in Alberta as a breeder, owner handler with Am/Can Gr Ch Armada’s Let It Rain, AD. I’m looking forward to assisting with chairing the 2016 Canadian National Specialty in Calgary, Alberta this summer.

SUBMISSIONS, NEW FOR

2016:

CONTACT ALEXANDRA CHASTVEN, EDITOR, alex@pwdcc.com and BEVERLY FURER, DESIGNER, bev@pwdcc.com Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover mast-

your images (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 4”x 6”

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

200dpi) All emails should be titled ‘Waterlog’, text and can

story for possible selection We also love any other general

be emailed or sent as a Word attachment along with photos

interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in

to Alexandra Chastven, your new editor or Bev Furer,

our next issues. Send us photos (hard copies, colour or black

bev@pwdcc.org, the new designer or contact them for addi-

and white will be returned), but we prefer electronic files of

tional information.

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P UPOGRA PHY BIGGEST CATASTROPHE: I got stepped on by one of the bigger dogs when I was little and had to stay in the crate or pen for 2 whole weeks.

FAVOURITE

DESTINATION : The lake! I love going any-

where that involves a car ride. Did you know I have done a lot of travelling? I flew in a plane from Toronto to Vancouver, BC and then took a car ride to Lake Stevens, Washington. I have also been to the PWDCA National Specialty down in Oregon.

Have I told you I like car rides?

BATHING

AND

GROOMING TOLERANCE: I am a

very good girl with bathing, blow dryers, and nail grinders.

I don’t like the clippers, but they make me look soooo good that I stand still for them.

Toys

of

ChoiCe: My teddy bear, see aforementioned,

and anything that I can throw up in the air or swing around.

MOST ASHAMED

OF : I really think I should be the head

of the household here but mom doesn’t like it when I fight with the other girls who live here.

MOST

PROUD OF : Passing WWD twice in one weekend.

I had so much fun the first time mom let me do it again!

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BE WHEN I GROW UP: NAME:

Seabury’s Last Barque, WWD.

NICKNAMES: Shanty, Shanty Panty, Toots.

DATE

OF

BIRTH:

I want to be like the other dogs here. They have pretty ribbons, get to go to lots of fun places like Agility, Water Trials, Obedience, Nosework classes and dog shows.

March 28, 2013.

LEADER OF MY PACK: Hallie and Bruce Howe.

EDUCATION: I have my WWD and almost have my AKC Championship and I am training for Agility.

LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES: Biting my pack member, Breaker, and running with the crew at Sisu.

PET PEEVE: I can only eat one bowl of food per meal – even if someone leaves more in their bowl, they won’t let me finish it!

FAVOURITE NON-CONSUMABLE: I have a teddy bear that I got as a baby dog that I love to suck on. It has lost an eye, an ear and one arm but I still love it.

SPECIAL SKILL: I am really, really good at jumping off

Shanty lives in Lake Stevens Washington with Hallie and Bruce Howe and the Sisu crew.

the boat – I can jump 8 feet out with ease.

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Events

Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org 2016 July 26-Aug 3 PWDCC National Specialty in Alberta

A PWDCC event

Contact Tracy Brown for more details, tracy@pwdcc.org July 26-27 PWDCC Water Trial Judge Sarah Kahn, Seattle Washington July 29 Obedience and Rally Boosters July 30 Agility Booster and Sweeps July 31 Specialty and Banquet

No new member applications and lapsed members renewing September 1-December 24, 2015

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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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