Waterlog 2020 March

theWaterlog March 2020

O F F I C I A L P U B L I CAT I O N O F T H E P O R T U G U E SE WA T E R D O G C L U B O F CA N A D A

Portia, Am/Can GCH

Mex/Ber/PA CH Aviator’s Nobreza @ MacDuff

2019 No. 1 PWD in Canada

Renew your 2020 PWDCC Membership President’s Message 2019 Top PWDs Conformation/Obedience/Rally PWDCC Notices Sniffing across the country A Dog’s Digestive System Animal’s and Covid 19 Puppy Eye Syndrome, Microphthalmia Syndrome Pupography Shopping Photo: ©2019 Jordan Isom

Cover and right: Am/Can GCH Mex/Ber/PA CH Aviator’s Nobreza @ MacDuff, No. 1 PWD in Canada 2019, No. 16 Working Group, shown winning Select Bitch Westminster 2020, Best of Breed Crufts 2020, owned by long-time PWDCC member Louise Glenda Newton.

Photos by ©2019 Jordan Isom

NOTICE FOR BREEDERS The PennGen Lab at University of Pennsylvania is back to full operation and can resume testing on JDCM as well as MS (Microphthalmia Syndrome). They will be catching up the back log and should be getting those results out very soon for anyone that is still waiting. They will also be accepting both new samples and requests for dogs who already have DNA at the lab for JDCM testing.

For more information on how to submit testing: Microphthalmia Test Submission Instructions, see page 14.

Not too late to renew your PWDCC membership for 2020.

PWDCC for at least one year. When a bitch is owned by two or

To renew log onto pwdcc.org home page and click the mem-

in good standing. The exception to this rule is if the co-breed-

bership button. If your information hasn’t changed, just sign

er is a resident of the United States or other international

your name on the form and enclose your cheque. Or, enter

location.

more breeders, all breeders have to be members of the PWDCC

your VISA or Mastercard information on the form, or use the

The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all

PayPal option. Just remember, if you use PayPal, please fill in

PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate in the

a form and send it to Yolande.

PWDCC Available Puppies Listing. It gives puppy people an

Mail your form to Yolande Hould, PWDCC Treasurer,

introduction

107 Route du Fleuve Quest, Sainte-Luce, QC, G0K 1P0, or

to the club and the world of pure bred dogs. Puppy member-

contact her at yolande@pwdcc.org

ship benefits include the Waterlog, club events, access to archived Waterlogs and the searchable membership

Breeders The Available Puppies Listing on the club

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ThePresident’sLetter Avant toute chose dans cette édition du Waterlog, nous

First of all in this edition of Waterlog, we will be celebrating

célébrerons les PWDS qui ont performé cette année! Plusieurs

the PWDS that have performed this year! Several great per-

belles performances tant en conformation qu’en performance,

formances both in conformation and in performance, at the

au AKC national, au Westminster et à la compétition de Cruft!

AKC National, at Westminster and at the Cruft competition!

Des félicitations toutes spéciales à Portia et à sa propriétaire

Special congratulations to Portia and her owner Glenda

Glenda Newton puisque Portia a terminé premier PWD au

Newton! Portia finished No.1 PWD in Canada in conformation

canada en conformation en 2019 et a gagné au début 2020,

in 2019 and won at the beginning of 2020, the prestigious

la prestigieuse compétition de Cruft! Bravo Glenda et Portia!

Cruft competition! Well done Glenda and Portia!

Quelle tornade nous frappe avec l’arrivée de cette pandémie

What a tornado is hitting us with the arrival of this global pan-

mondiale du COVID 19. Toutes nos vies sont chamboulées,

demic of COVID 19. All of our lives are turned upside down,

celles de nos chiens également! Nous partagerons quelques

those of our dogs too! We will share some tips in the next few

trucs dans les prochaines pages afin de vous aider dans cette

pages to help you through this time of crisis. Furthermore, if

période de crise. Par ailleurs, si la situation vous donne plus

the situation gives you more time to spend with your PWDs,

de temps à passer avec vos PWDs, profitez-en pour pratiquer

take the opportunity to practice your grooming and some fun

votre toilettage et certains trucs amusants, vos chiens n’en

tricks, your dogs will only be happier!

seront que plus heureux!

Take care of yourself!

Prenez soin de vous!

Karine Simard PWDCC President

PWDCOntario Announcement All water events in Ontario are cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid-19 Pandemic and to ensure the safety of our members and the public .

We will hopefully resume our normal season next year.

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective January 1, 2018 President Karine Simard Ste-Famille, Quebec

Treasurer, Director Yolande Hould Sainte Luce, Quebec

Vice President Karen Matthews Fonthill, Ontario

Directors

Secretary, Director Frank Davidson London, Ontario

Sandra Allen Petawawa, Ontario Shelly Johnston Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia Mindy Selby Calgary, Alberta

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Rescue Coordinators Program Coordinator and Central Region Frank Davidson London, Ontario 519-719-3394 Western Region Ian Koturbash Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 306-230-4265

Eastern Region Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec 514-773-9376 Website Production and Waterlog Editor Roslyn Eskind Toronto, Ontario Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario

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2019 Top PWDs (Canuck Dogs, unofficial, CKC stats not available due to ongoing IT issues)

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Am/Can GCH Mex/Ber/PA CH Aviator’s Nobreza @ MacDuff (F) Louise Glenda Newton No. 16 Working Group Am GCH Can CH Marinella’s You Give Me... Fever (M) Kristle and Dave Marangon, Lisa Wright

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GCH Charbr’s Tropical Breeze (M) Cynthia Berube

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GCH AGMCH Maratime Carlito Shall We Dance (M) Carol Gordana

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GCH Pattedeau’s Crown Jewel (F) Ann Wilson, Karine Simard

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Average Score Portia, No. 1 PWD in Canada shown by her owner Glenda Newton at Crufts.

GMOTCH RGCH Ridgehaven’s Oscar the Crouch, RMX RAE8 CRB CGN CWDX AGN AGNJ NP SD-A Lorie Crouch No. 50 All Breed, No. 3 Working Group

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CH RCH Pattedeau Spring Surprise RMX CGN ADC SD-S (SP) Christiane Roy No. 5 Working Group

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Charbr’s Parti Girl Barbara Jeffrey No. Working Group

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CH Baywood Dora The Explorer, CD REDD RATN CGN WWDX ATD AADC AGDC SWN Dawn Fleming No. 20 Working Group

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CH AGMCH Eauchien's Quinta, TD CDX NP JT JTX RM RI RE AGMX2 AGMXJ Tammy Hibberson No. 22 Working Group

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GCH AGMCH3 Baywood Sask River Mission, CD, AGX, AJX, WWD Brenda Brown No. 22 Working Group

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190.00 Oscar, No. 1 Obedience PWD with his owner Lorie Crouch.

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Points Qualifying Scores

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CH AGMCH Eauchien's Quinta, TD CDX NP JT JTX RM RI RE AGMX2 AGMX Tammy Hibberson No. 5 All Breed No. 1 Working Group

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GMOTCH RGCH Ridgehaven’s Oscar the Crouch, RMX RAE8 CRB CGN CWDX AGN AGNJ NP SD-A Lorie Crouch No. 21 All Breed No. 2 Working Group

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CH Baywood Appletini Brenda Brown No. 6 Working Group

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GCH AGMCH3 Baywood Sask River Mission, CD, AGX, AJX, WWD Brenda Brown No. 7 Working Group,

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CH RCH Pattedeau Spring Surprise RMX CGN ADC SD-S (SP) Christiane Roy No. 8 Working Group

Quinta, No. 1 Rally PWD in Canada.

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Mission, No. 4 Rally PWD in Canada.

Sadly, Canuck Dogs doesn’t track Agility results, and with the CKC’s IT troubles, they haven’t been able to publish Top Dogs for 2019. We can’t honour our top Agility PWDs. However, when we have that information we will publish it.

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November 2019 PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes Roll Call Present Karine Simard; Karen Mathews; Sandra Allen; Frank Davidson; Mindy Selby; Shelly Johnston; Yolande Hould Absent Guests: Roslyn Eskind and Sharon Lapstra Approval of September Meeting Minutes September minutes composed by Frank motion to approve Shelly Johnston; seconded Karen Mathews.

Approved.

Treasurer’s Report CASH FLOW November 1st: Bank balance:

$17,731.84

PayPal balance:

318.71 $18,050.55

PAYMENTS COMPLETED Shadow Graphic $200.00 Water sign made by Andrew Bilous (picture with judge) Approved reimbursements to Yolande Hould: Deux Gourmandes Traiteur $292.32 Banquet PWDCC Booster Quebec Goto Meeting (annual) Downgrade to Goto Meeting Pro $49/month, year prepayment (save $120 plus taxes)

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Branch Updates

Unfinished Business

Western Branch Sue Ailsby has plans to host an event for PWD owners and their dogs in Saskatchewan – ½ day focused on tricks and ½ day focused on grooming and health (or other topics of interest). Most likely in New Year. Maybe use Skype to share with others.

Update Policy and Procedures Manual – Mindy Postponed until next meeting as it’s due by year end.

Ontario Branch Andrew Bilous was reimbursed for the material used to make the sign for the water trial ($200.00).

Additionally, the yearly donation for the use of the Laurel Creek facility was approved for $100.00.

Motion to approve $100.00 donation to Laurel Creek by Frank, seconded by Shelly. Approved Quebec Branch Karine to talk with Sylvie about this branch. Held an unofficial meeting at a restaurant where dogs are allowed. Executive needs to be elected.

Committee Reports Performance/Event – Karen N/R Membership – Shelley Need a meeting to plan the 2020 renewal process (convert inactive/expired members to active members). Lots of puppy members – how to convert to active members. Roslyn to help Frank determine the puppy people sort on the website. Frank to send puppy list to Shelly. Membership Committee to target puppy people and inactive/expired members.

Sharon Lapstra will help Karen Mathews with the speciality. Karen has already set up a conference call to talk about Superdog. Sharon and Karen discussed a Sunday Luncheon and possible Saturday night dinner where participants pay their own way.

They also discussed judges’ bio’s and need for their photo. MJN to take care of all approvals. We will take care of our own premium list and catalogue.

Sunday will have Sweeps in the morning and Speciality in the afternoon. Performance events to happen both Saturday and Sunday with Saturday dedicated to Superdog. Prizes – towels again as everyone loves them plus additional items (Tina Evans items).

Sharon will need additional staff to help with this speciality. Still pending CKC approval. Once approved we will need an e-blast to ask for volunteers. Also discussed – Merchandise sales, raffles and silent auctions.

New Business Membership Renewal Form and Process, and Puppy Offer Program Postponed until next meeting

Members who joined after September 1st will have membership through to end of 2020.

Committee Goals for 2020 Postponed until next year Annual Meeting 2020 Postponed until next meeting

Easyhosting November

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Yolande to work on changes she would like to see on the membership form to discuss with Roslyn. Roslyn to update forms and website. Frank to do mail blast.

Walmart Printer ink

60.93

Membership dues will remain the same for 2020.

Bureau en gros Labels and new folders

40.22

Mindy made a motion to adjourn this meeting, Frank seconded. Approved.

Breeder – Sandra

$991.43 MEMBERSHIP Membership on November 12, 2019: New members 2019 : Renewal 2019 : Puppy members 2019 New member pending Waiting for application form Active members

2020 Speciality In Camera – came out of camera

55 97 128 1 281

Membership Progression from April 1st 2019 year to date April 16, 2019 314 members (181 active members, 111 expired, 22 inactive) May 14, 2019 341 members (210 active members, 110 expired, 21 inactive) July 09, 2019 357 members (231 active members, 106 expired, 20 inactive) Sept 17, 2019 368 members (245 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive) October 07, 2019 387 members (264 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive) November 12, 2019 405 members (280 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive, 1 pending)

Breeder List Still a contentious issue, therefore this is being put on the back burner. We will take a wait and see what the PWDCA do. Additionally, the breeder committee will need to determine what rules and regulations need to be put in place and how to police it.

The club will not put this forward until such time that more agreement can be made.

Merchandise N/R Rescue-Frank It was initially determined that Marty (Blue) would not be accepted into the rescue program and that any expenses would not be reimbursed. Upon subsequent review, it was determined that the donation be returned to the new owners to help offset the cost of training and that Jennifer’s expense for the behaviourist be reimbursed ($332.26).

Frank to call a meeting of the rescue committee to ensure protocol is followed and that nobody spends money without prior approval by the rescue coordinator.

Judges’ Education – Roslyn TO REVIEW BEFORE THE MEETING: Judges Education video/seminar have been loaded on a private Facebook group. Judges can enrol, get a password and get instant access. Board please review these video/seminars prior to next meeting.

Motion to approve $140.00 for judges seminars to be posted on our website by Frank, seconded by Shelly. Approved Complaints – Mindy It appears that a member will be issuing a complaint here in Canada and possibly in the USA.

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December 2019 PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes

Branch Updates

Roll call

Western Branch Planning to do a water trial. Western WT Committee gave the board a heads up.

Present Karine Simard; Karen Mathews; Frank Davidson; Shelly Johnston; Yolande Hould; Sandra Allen

Ontario Branch N/R

Absent Mindy Selby

Quebec Branch Fun and fit day. Karine to ask for the branch to vote an executive

Guest Roslyn Eskind

Committee Reports

Approval of November Meeting Minutes November minutes modified (re Quebec branch) composed by Frank; motion to approve Karen; seconded Shelly. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report CASH FLOW December 1st Bank balance:

$16,846.13

PayPal balance:

740.19

$17 586.32 PAYMENTS COMPLETED $332.28 Jennifer Byers Behavior consult Blue/Marty rescue PAYMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BFL Canada $501.40 Insurance 2020 (January 3, 2020) Reimbursements to Yolande Hould: Laurel Creek Donation 100.00 (must be paid with Yolande’s credit card) Easyhosting December 2019

59.88 $159.88

MEMBERSHIP Membership renewal 2020: New single membership

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Contribution with membership renewal

$295.00

MEMBERSHIP Membership Progression from April 1st 2019 year to date April 16, 2019 314 members (181 active members, 111 expired, 22 inactive) May 14, 2019 341 members (210 active members, 110 expired, 21 inactive) July 09, 2019 357 members (231 active members, 106 expired, 20 inactive) Sept 17, 2019 368 members (245 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive) October 07, 2019 387 members (264 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive) November 12, 2019 405 members (280 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive, 1 pending) December 10, 2019 406 members (281 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive, 2 pending)

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Performance/Event – Karen Building a document to use moving forward for every specialty including every sport. Modeling after US. About 90% complete. Agility component has yet to be done (not being offered this specialty).

CKC approval is still pending. Sharon to have an update for the board in January as will Karen regarding hospitality.

Committee Goals for 2020 One or two goals for each committee to bring forward to the board by next meeting.

Annual Meeting 2020 Ideally we need to plan the annual meeting at our upcoming specialty in August 2020. We need a physical space to host this. We will have a tent at the event although we need a conference speakerphone set up for remote participation. A hotel meeting room might be better. All agree this should be the plan.

Frank made a motion to adjourn this meeting; Karen seconded. Approved.

Membership – Shelley Spoke with Catherine and other committee members to put a plan together moving forward.

Breeder – Sandra Breeder List – Criteria The breeder committee feels that there is no need for a breeder list, however, if there is to be one, then these rules/criteria should apply.

1. All breeding dogs must have health testing submitted 2. One oopsie breeding allowed and must notify board of oops – 6 months off list as penalty 3. Taken off Breeder List for 5 years if health testing not done and has a litter(s) – has broken club Code of Ethics so not allowed to be club member.

4. Someone needed to check for health testing 5. Cost to be on Breeder List – minimal if any 6. All Breeders on the Breeder List are to use Available Puppy website list.

7. Breeders must have a 2 year record of abiding by Code of Ethics to be on Breeder List, and if not, must wait one year to be on the list.

8. Breeders on list have to use health and litter data base.

Merchandise Yolande to prepare a document for those club members that might have some inventory in their homes to close inventory for 2019.

Rescue – Frank N/R Judges’ Education – Roslyn Link for the website isn’t completed yet until all the video files have been uploaded.

Complaints – Mindy Complaint committee had a meeting and have decided to present the complaint to the board. After substantial investigation by this committee, we believe that there is enough evidence to support the decision to move forward with a hearing. In camera Out of camera.

Karen made a motion to move forward with the complaint from a member against several other members. Sandra seconded. Approved.

Moving forward each of the accused will be presented with their complaint and the process for the hearing.

Unfinished Business Membership Renewal and Process Thank you to Roslyn, Yolande and Daniel for their collaborative efforts in redesigning the form and website. Shelly would like to send an e-card (seasons greeting) to membership as well has a new year’s greeting with renewal reminder.

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January 2020 PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes Roll call Present Karine Simard; Karen Mathews; Frank Davidson; Shelly Johnston; Yolande Hould; Mindy Selby; Sandra Allen Absent Guest – Catherine Gadd Approval of December meeting minutes December minutes not yet approved.

Treasurer’s Report January 14, 2020 CASH FLOW: Bank balance: PayPal balance:

$18,183.47 711.25 $17,586.32

PAYMENTS DONE:

Beginning of the year discussion Changed the format for this meeting to determine what’s working and what’s not. Need to discuss the committee structure, due to several issues. Many board members felt overworked and as a result didn’t accomplish what many felt needed to be done.

Frank felt that the committees were fine, although too many committees. Timelines to the goals of the committee need to be set. Every board member has a career, personal commitments plus board and committee duties. Each committee has members and naturally those members have lives as well. A better idea might be to determine which committee should be kept and which ones could better be structured as a project. For the most part the board liaison is doing the bulk of the work.

$501.40

Laurel Creek Donation

$100.00

Frank and Karen will put together some verbiage to communicate which committees will revert to a project and which will be dissolved. Proposed changes below:

Reimbursement Yolande Easy Hosting December and January 2020.

$119.76

Conformation/Performance Event Committee (excluding Water Trails) – Project format

The aim is to hold it same time, same location in 2021. Watch for updates as information becomes available.

Stay safe and healthy all!

Membership Committee – Project format Breeder Committee – Maintain with modifications

MEMBERSHIP Membership renewal and new members in 2020

New Family membership:

The 2020 PWDCC National Specialty which was scheduled for August 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shelly felt that she could help membership through email blast, and social media. A project format would work fine. Shelly to take that on.

BFL Canada Risk and Insurance 2020 (January 3, 2020)

New single membership (2 from Puppy program)

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Single membership renewal:

42

Family membership renewal:

18

Total

71

Merchandise Committee – Dissolve (Treasurer’s responsibility) Rescue Committee – Maintain current structure Judges Education Committee – Project format Complaints Committee – Maintain current structure Water Trial Committee – Maintain current structure Club Operating Principles Committee – Project format

Contribution with membership renewal 2020

Unfinished Business

General donation:

$95.00

Specialty:

265.00

Membership renewal – see Treasurer Report Biggest challenge is to convert puppy membership.

Current conversion rate is approximately 10%.

Suitable project would be to help increase the conversion rate.

$360.00 Membership progression December 31, 2020 year to date January 14, 2020 423 members (302 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive) December 10, 2019 406 members (281 active members, 103 expired, 20 inactive, 2 pending) We have had more than 30% of member who paid with etransfer.

New Business Alberta WT Budget Approval PWDCC doesn’t need to approve the APWDC’s water trial budget. Assuming the insurance forms are in place this water trail is approved by the PWDCC. The PWDCC donation of $200.00 is the only aspect of this budget that needs approval. Catherine Gadd to investigate this and get back to them.

This year (2020) there will be 4 different water trials, so the plan would be to place a large full colour add in the Courier to promote these.

In camera – with Catherine Gadd (guest) In camera – PWDCC board only Booster 2020 In the past we tried to target 3 booster per year.

Food for thought moving forward, would be to have the regional directors decide which shows to host boosters at. To be determined at another board meeting.

Breeder List Format Postponed to next meeting.

Motion to adjourn meeting was done by Frank, seconded by Sandra. Approved.

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Sanctions: Ms. Polkovsky may not participate as a member of any Water Trial Committee sanctioned by the PWDCC until 2023.

Robin Ilchuck Greg Illchuk

In accordance with Article VI. of the Portuguese Water Dog

March 27, 2020 Board Hearing re Sue Ailsby’s Complaint

Club of Canada By-Laws, on March 16, 2020 a Hearing

against Greg Illchuk

Committee of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada and

Mr. Illchuk declined to attend his hearing, the board

the Board of Directors of the PWDCC found Robin Ilchuck to

concluded from the evidence provided by Mr. Illchuk,

be responsible for the following conduct deserving of sanction:

witness statements provided on behalf of Mr. Illchuk and

1. Failing to act honestly and responsibly in her role as a

other affirmed witness statements, that his conduct was in

PWDCC member, in a leadership role as a member of a

breach of the PWDCC Code of Ethics, PWDCC Objectives,

PWDCC Water Trial Host Committee and as a Witness to an

and Code of Ethics for Canadian Kennel Club members.

Aggression Report against a Mrs. Susan Ailsby and her dog

Sanctions: 1. Mr. Illchuk will not be permitted to judge at any Water Trial sanctioned by the PWDCC going forward.

Syn filed August 11, 2018. Specifically, the PWDCC Board found that Ms. Illchuk provided false information and omitted material information in her affirmed Witness Statement in support of an Aggression Report.

2. Mr. Illchuk will not be permitted to participate in a Water Trial or any PWDCC club event.

Further, Ms. Illchuk included unsupported negative statements regarding a competitor’s dog in the above referenced

3. Mr. Illchuk will not be permitted to be on a Water Trial Host Committee for any Water Trial sanctioned by the PWDCC. 4. Mr. Illchuk is suspended for the rest of his membership of the PWDCC (expiring April 1, 2020) and after that he will

Witness Statement provided to the PWDCC Water Trial Committee and Board of Directors.

2. Engaging in conduct that brings dishonour and discredit to the PWDCC.

not be allowed to apply for membership for a period together totaling 6 months. This is the maximum suspension the PWDCC Board is allowed under the PWDCC By-laws.

3. Providing misleading information to the Hearing Committee.

4. Found by the Board to have failed to conduct herself in a manner that could reasonably be described as “good

A report detailing this decision is available at: http://pwdcc.org/club-info/discipline-committee-report/

Kate Polkovsky In accordance with Article VI. of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada By-Laws, on March 16, 2020 a Hearing Committee of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada and the Board of Directors of the PWDCC found Kate Polkovsky to be responsible for the following conduct deserving of sanction: 1. Failing to act honestly and responsibly in her role as a PWDCC member, in a leadership role as a member of a PWDCC Water Trial Host Committee and as a Witness to an

sportsmanship” as required by members of the Canadian Kennel Club in her role as a PWDCC member in a leadership role.

Sanctions: 1. Ms. Ilchuck has been suspended as a member of the PWDCC for a period of no less than 6 months including the remainder of her current membership and a prohibition from membership for the remainder of 6 months. This is the maximum suspension allowed by the PWDCC bylaws.

2. Ms. Ilchuck will not allowed to be on any PWDCC Water Trial Committee in the future.

Aggression Report against a Mrs. Susan Ailsby and her dog Syn filed August 11, 2018. Specifically, the PWDCC Board

The Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada Code of Ethics

found that Ms. Polkovsky omitted material information in

(Excerpt) All PWDCC members are representative of the club and our breed. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which brings respect to the club and to the breed by displaying good sportsmanship at all events, civility, honesty and responsibility for their dogs and themselves at all times.

her affirmed Witness Statement in support of an Aggression Report.

2. Providing information in her Witness Statement that constituted unfair bias against Mrs. Ailsby’s dog resulting from alleged prior incidents and comments about the dog being a risk or danger to others that were not relevant to the incident for which she provided the statement.

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Code of Ethics for Canadian Kennel Club Members (Excerpt) In order to preserve and enhance each breed’s characteristics, The Canadian Kennel Club supports and encourages participation in shows, trials and other events. All members, whether they are exhibitors, handlers, judges or assistants will participate in such activities with honesty, fairness and integrity, ever mindful of the practice of “good sportsmanship”

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From Orlando Florida

AKC NATIONAL SPECIALTY December 15, 2019 Judge Vicki Seiler-Cushman Best of Breed CH Pouch Cove Live Wire Best of Opposite Sex GCHB CH Far Away Black Star, CGC TKI Select Dog GCHS CH Chien D’Eau Feel The Burn De Remis

Select Bitch GCHP CH Torrid Zone Smoke From A Distant Fire, BN RN CGCA CGCU TKN Best Bred By in Breed/Variety GCHB CH CHasinwaves Bon Jovi Best of Winners Robel Whoosh Princess Aurora Winners Dog Surfari’s Big Easy

Top, Best of Breed, CH Pouch Cove Live Wire, Livi, below, Best of Opposite Sex, GCHB CH Far Away Black Star, CGC TK1.

Winners Bitch Robel Whoosh Princess Aurora 1st Award of Excellence GCHG CH Cnsand Ardanwood It’s Good To Be King 2nd Award of Excellence GCHB CH CHasinwaves Bon Jovi 3rd Award of Excellence CH Mariposa’s Leonidas 4th Award of Excellence GCH CH Yare’s Just One Kiss For CHasinwaves 5th Award of Excellence Watersong Eveready Pouch Cove

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From New York

WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB SHOW Feburay 12, 2020 Judge Patti Widick Neale

Awards of Merit GCHG CH Cnsand Ardanwood It’s Good To Be King Breeder Anne Wagner & Kristen L Cofiell Owner Anne Wagner & Kristen L Cofiell Sire GCHB Downeast Draggen The Line CD BN RA Dam CH CnSand Ardanwood In A While Crocodile GCHS CH Marshview Whale Of A Good Time RN NA OAJ NF CGCA Breeder Patricia DeVries & Julie Vanderbush Owner Laura King & Pat DeVries & Julie Vanderbush & Robin Novack Sire GCH MACH Elk Run’s Lancelot Du Lac MXB MJS MJP XF

Best of Breed GCHB CH Far Away Black Star CGC TKI Breeder Laura Taft Paulsen Owner Laura Taft Paulsen Sire GCHP Claircreek Impression De Matisse RN Dam GCHS Far Away Blue Violet Best of Opposite Sex GCHP CH Torrid Zone Smoke From A Distant Fire BN RN CGCA CGCU TKN Breeder Margaret De Fore Owner Beth Mercier & Margaret De Fore Sire GCH Claircreek Lusitano Oceano Atlantico Dam GCH Torrid Zone Holy Smoke! BN RN Select Dog GCHS CH Chien D’Eau Feel The Burn De Remis Breeder Julie Conger & Scott Henley Owner Julie Conger & Edwin Ristad & Remy Smith-Lewis Sire GCH Aviator’s Lady’s Man De Remis Dam GCH Spyglass’s Peaches How Lucky You Are Chien D’Eau

Best of Breed, GCHB CH Far Away Black Star CGC TKI.

The Conformation ring.

Select Bitch GCH CH Aviators Nobreza @ Macduff Breeder Cathy Dugan & Mike Dugan & Bee Souza & Bob Souza Owner Louise Glenda Newton Sire CH De Leao’s Amadeus Of Kimlyn CD NA NAJ NAP NJP Dam CH Aviators Encore For A Bygone ERA

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From Birmingham UK

CRUFTS Portuguese Water Dog Judge Mr J Luscott

Best Of Breed Am GRCH/Can GRCH/Mex CH/Ber CH Aviators Nobreza At Macduff [Atc Aw02199usa] Bitch Owner Ms L G Newton Best Puppy Belleville Love Song, Bitch Owner Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan Dog Challenge Certificate No CH Aquafortis Robel The One [Atc Av02781nor], Dog Owner Mrs R Kristiansen

Portia, Am GRCH/Can GRCH/Mex CH/Ber CH Aviators Nobreza @ Macduff, owned by Louise Glenda Newton.

Portia and Glenda with Judge J. Luscott, and the winning line-up.

Bitch Challenge Certificate Am GRCH/Can GRCH/Mex CH/Ber CH Aviators Nobreza At Macduff [Atc Aw02199usa] Bitch Owner Ms L G Newton Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate CH Belleville Anjo Negro, Dog Owner Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Int/No CH Aquafortis CHa-CHing By Robel, Bitch Owner Mrs R Kristiansen Best Veteran Int/No CH Aquafortis CHa-CHing By Robel, Bitch Owner Mrs R Kristiansen

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Let's explore the basics of the dog digestive system How long does it take for a dog to digest food?

How long does food stay in a dog’s stomach?

Where does you dog’s digestion actually take place?

mouth esophagus

stomach

large intestine & colon

rectum

Melvin Peña | Oct 18th 2019 small intestine

Most dog owners don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their own digestive processes, much less the basics of the dog digestive system. The only times we really engage with the dog digestive system are when we feed our dogs and when we trot them out to eliminate their waste. But what happens to a dog’s food from the time it enters their gaping maws to when it passes out the other end? How long does it

saliva kickstarts the process of breaking down and coating

take for a dog to digest food? If you were to hazard a guess,

food particles for smoother passage through the esophagus.

you could probably name the major stops along the route in

The esophagus is heavily muscled, actively pushing food into

the dog digestive

the stomach.

Food enters through the mouth and slides down the esophagus

fantastic journey through the small intestine

on its way to the stomach. From there, it takes in the sights of

A dog’s stomach is a super-acidic environment, which is useful

the small and large intestines before departing the body. If

for opportunistic omnivores, helping them more easily digest

that seems too simple, it is! The dog digestive system involves

things like bone and raw meat. Yes! Dogs can digest bones! At

a staggering number of organs, fluids and enzymes, all playing

this stop in the dog digestive system, solid food is rendered

their roles to convert food into usable energy. Whatever is left

into a substance called chyme, which is made up of food,

over, as surplus to requirements, is expelled through the anus

water and acid. All food – from your Michelin 3-star-rated fine

in the form of feces.

cuisine, to your dog’s canned chunks or dry kibble – ends up

Let’s take a closer look at the dog digestive system and answer

as this highly acidic gloop. As this chyme proceeds into the

the following questions along the way:

small intestine, the real work of digestion – the isolation of

How long does it take for a dog to digest food?

nutrients that can be used by the body – is done.

system.

What are the major components of the dog digestive

system?

Basics of the dog digestive system Part 1: From

mouth to stomach

Part 2: A

There are three parts of food’s journey through the small intestine. In the first part, the duodenum, chyme is treated with enzymes and hormones from the liver and pancreas, which reduce the acid level of the chyme. The gloop is now prepared to have the rest of its nutrients extracted and absorbed. This happens in the second part of the small intestine, which is

The front end of the dog digestive system encompasses the

called the jejunum. This part of a dog’s small intestine is basi-

mouth, esophagus, stomach and small intestine. Dog digestion

cally covered in little probes, which, like fly paper, pick up

begins almost immediately with saliva in the mouth. You may

and absorb useful nutrients into the bloodstream.

have wondered why dog tongues are so slobbery. Since they spend less time chewing food than humans tend to, all of that

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Part 3: The

large intestine and waste removal

Where does digestion actually take place in the dog

The final part of the small intestine is the ileum, which

digestive system?

absorbs whatever nutrients remain. By this point, the once-

As you may have gleaned from tracing food’s intricate journey

acidic chyme gloop is now a sort of thicker pasty substance.

from the food bowl in your kitchen to the poop bag in the dog

You’d be surprised how little of the food you or your dog eats

park, the multiple processes of the dog digestive system

is actually used by its body. Did you ever wonder why the dog

means that it does not happen in one spot. From the moment

digestive system produces so much poop? It’s because the

comestibles come in contact with teeth and saliva in the

actual nutrients – proteins, vitamins, fats and so on – that

mouth, digestion is happening.

your dog’s body can utilize are miniscule in proportion to the physical volume of most dog food.

A dog digestive system is just that: a system, and digestion takes place at every point along the course. Food is disassem-

How long is this part of the dog digestive system? It varies by

bled in a variety of ways, physically and nutritionally, from the

size. If you stretched out a dog’s small intestine, it would be

mouth to the stomach. The majority of its conversion into

nearly three times as long as the dog. The back end of a dog’s

absorbable nutrients happens in the small intestine, and

GI tract is fairly short by comparison, just over a foot long,

digestion is only complete when your dog assumes the familiar

give or take, depending on the dog. Its primary components

position for excreting waste.

are the large intestine and the anus. The large intestine is

How long does it take for a dog to digest food?

basically a water remover and garbage compactor. Having spent the first half of its journey being mashed up, dissolved and sifted, any parts of a dog’s meal that cannot be used is treated by bacteria, and reconstituted into a solid package we call dog poop.

Finally, the question about the dog digestive system that got us started. Unfortunately, there’s no set answer! So many variables are involved, that even in a perfectly healthy dog, the time to digest a single meal can be dramatically different.

Assorted questions about the dog digestive system!

Does your dog drink enough water? That has an effect on

Now, let’s answer some common questions about the dog

longer to digest food than small ones.

digestive tract.

digestion time as well. Large dog breeds take significantly

How long does food stay in a dog’s stomach?

Is your dog sedentary, spending most of the day on the couch?

Though dogs are omnivores, they are opportunistic ones. That

definite impact on motility, or the way that the muscles of the

means that while they can eat almost anything, the dog diges-

dog digestive system propel food through the process. Total

tive system can’t break down and utilize everything. Animals

time from entry to exit depends on a wide range of factors,

like humans or cows, to name two, have GI tracts made to

from the size of the dog to the quality of the food. Wet food

process plant matter. As a result, their intestines are much

takes less time to digest than dry kibble. Speaking very broad-

longer and more drawn out than those of dogs. Since cows

ly, operating at optimum efficiency, a dog can process a can of

depend on vegetable matter, they even get extra compartments

wet food in as few as four hours, while the same amount of

in their stomach, and can regurgitate food to chew and digest

dry food can take eight hours to make the same journey!

Does the dog get a couple of walks a day? Dog exercise has a

it fully.

A dog digestive system, depending more on meat proteins, is much more efficient. Depending on its digestibility, food can stay in a dog’s stomach much longer than either a human or a cow. If the meal is not strictly meat, comprising a variety of vegetable, grains and proteins, it will have vacated the stomach completely in 12 hours after eating. Compare that to four to five hours in a normal adult human.

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Animals and COVID-19 The Public Health Agency of Canada

New member applications March 31-April 30, 2020 If no objections are received by Frank • if this is not possible, always wash

(PHAC) recently updated its recommen-

your hands before and after touching

dations regarding animals and COVID-

animals, their food and supplies and

19. As the situation continues to evolve,

practise good cough and sneezing eti-

more information will be provided as it

quette

becomes available.

Davidson, our Secretary (frank@pwdcc.org), within 30 days after publication date, membership will become effective. If an objection is received, the application must be

• limit your animal's contact with other

voted on by the Board within 30 days

The following is an excerpt from the

people and animals outside the house-

of receipt of objection by the

PHAC website:

hold until your illness is resolved

Secretary. The applicant is notified of the result.

Animals in Canada

These measures are recommended as a

The current spread of COVID-19 is a

precaution and are basic practices to

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There is no evidence to suggest that

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pets or other animals play a role in

have concerns, seek professional advice

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transmitting the disease to humans.

from your veterinarian or a public health

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Scientists are still trying to understand

professional who can help to answer

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if and how it affects animals.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency web-

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you should follow similar recommenda-

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tions around animals, as you would

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ing your illness • practise good handwashing and avoid coughing and sneezing on your animals • do not visit farms or have contact with livestock • if possible, have another member of your household care for your animals

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

All emails should be titled ‘Waterlog’. Text can be emailed

story for possible selection. We also love any other general

or sent as a Word attachment along with photos to Roslyn

interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in

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our next issues. Send us your photos as electronic files

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Puppy Eye Syndrome or Microphthalmia Microphthalmia is a syndrome that has been reported in the breed for over 20 years. This syndrome is present at birth and presents with a variety of signs and symptoms. Affected puppies that survive past weaning typically have a shortened life span with a variety of health problems reported.

All breeding dogs can now be tested for status (normal or carrier) at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), either as an add-on to existing JDCM testing (stored DNA, cost is $75.00US) or at the same time as JDCM testing is done

• Eyes may appear smaller than normal (microphthalmic) or in some cases may appear swollen and larger than normal.

Eye conditions associated with this syndrome are best diagnosed by a veterinary ophthalmologist, which can be done as early as eight weeks of age. Reported eye conditions include: • Microphthalmia – compared to other pups in the litter these pups will have small eyes.

• Glaucoma – abnormal eye pressure – these pups are often

(cost for both tests $120.00US). Both tests are done with a

very fussy due to the discomfort associated with this condi-

cheek swab. See http://pwdcc.org/about-pwds/health/ for

tion and they may have bulging eyes (Please note that this

instructions and links to UPENN or order the test(s).

The PWDCC has added the Microphthalmia Syndrome-DNA test as a required test for either sire or dam effective September 1, 2020.

Testing was suspended at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic (March 14, 2020) but is now again available (April 11, 2020).

This syndrome exhibits eye-related conditions which are best diagnosed by a veterinary ophthalmologist after the puppy is seven weeks of age or by necropsy. Puppies may exhibit one or more of the following signs: • “Failure to Thrive” – These pups have been reported to have either normal or less than normal birth weights. Some are weak, poor nursers, and fail to gain weight. They may not grow at the same rate as their littermates and may require hand feeding. Because of this, they are more likely to develop aspirational pneumonia.

• Puppies may appear normal until 3-4 weeks of age, at which time they may seem clumsier and get lost easily, often due to vision problems.

• Puppies may have difficulties transitioning from nursing to solids. Once eating, they may gorge themselves and make

should not be confused with neonatal conjunctivitis (Ophthalmia neonatorum) which is a treatable infection that occurs prior to eye opening in neonatal puppies). This is why it is important for veterinary evaluation of any neonatal or pediatric PWD with an eye problem.

• Cataracts • Other eye anomalies such as anterior segment dysgenesis, persistant pupillary membranes, lack of pupils or complete absence of eye parts. Some of these findings may be seen only on post-mortem pathology.

If you suspect a pup in your litter has this syndrome, please contact the Chair of the Neonatal Committee of the PWDCA. Research for the mutated gene has been funded by the PWDCA and the PWDF at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN). Necropsies are currently being done for this research at Cornell which unfortunately, Canadians cannot participate in.

It is also highly recommended to have a board-certified veterinary opthalmology evaluations of the litters before placing puppies in their new homes as some inherited eye diseases, including Puppy Eye Syndrome, can be detected at an early age.

unusual vocalizations (chirp) while eating.

• Puppies may exhibit weakness in rear legs and difficulty walking and some puppies may be unable to control urination (incontinence).

• Affected puppies often have low platelet counts, or thrombocytopenia. Platelets are involved in the ability of the body to stop or prevent bleeding by the formation of blood clots.

Dysfunction or low levels of platelets predisposes to bleeding which has been reported in affected puppies.

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PACK : I’m the Leader of Trouble, but in a

good way!

E DUCATION : Home taught due to pandemic.

L EISURE T IME ACTIVITIES : Playing ball and chewing bones.

P ET P EEVE : Food does not come fast enough!

FAVOURITE N ON - CONSUMABLE : Shoes.

S PECIAL S KILLS : I pounce like a cat on all fours and can find shoes even up high.

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From the Archives A rare photo of Vasco Bensaude with C.B. LEAO in 1937, the foundation dog of the modern Portuguese Water Dog. Vasco Bensaude, Secretary General of Clube Portugues de Canicultura (CPC), the Portuguese Kennel Club, sourced Leao from a fisherman in the Algarve and he was instrumental in having the PWD recognized as a breed and in creating the breed standard published by the Club in 1936.

More information on the fascinating history of the PWD is covered in “The Complete Portuguese Water Dog” by Kathryn Braund and Deyanne Farrell Miller, the diffinity reference of the breed, along with the 2nd revised edition and Carla Molinari’s, “The Portuguese Water Dog”.

Fishermen in Albufeira, mending their nets. Find the PWD!

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Sadly, we’ve had to cancel some events, check regularly on pwdcc.org/Events for updates With the Covid-19 situation check for event status on www.pwdcc.org

April 19

Sadly all PWDCOntario water events are cancelled!

Fun Day

A PWDCOntario event

Event Activities still in the planning stage, last year events included Agility & Rally-Obedience demonstrations ; Scent & Conditioning/Tricks demonstrations of these 2 dog sports; Water Work demonstration and “How to” clinic; Grooming demonstration for PWDs; Chiropractor discussion of the importance of Chiropractic on your dog & human and opportunity to get assessed for a small fee. And CGN Testing, PWDCC Merchandise for Sale.

Event Co-ordinator Joanne Skalos for more details. joanne@pwdcc.org Location: Companion Dog Training in Cambridge, https://www.companiondogtraining.org, 6926 Concession 2, Cambridge ON N3C 2V4

May 2

PWDCOntario Beginner (am)/Advanced (pm) Dry Land Camps

A PWDCOntario event

Training techniques for the coming season, all levels covered. Beginners welcome!

Event Co-ordinator Joanne Skalos for more details. joanne@pwdcc.org at Companion Dog Training in Cambridge, https://www.companiondogtraining.org, 6926 Concession 2, Cambridge ON N3C 2V4

June 6

PWDCOntario Advanced Water Camp

A PWDCOntario event

A chance to hone your skills for Working, Courier, Master exercises For more information, registration forms check www.pwdcc.org/events or contact Joanne Skalos, joanne@pwdcc.org At Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo ON www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Laurel-Creek.aspx 625 Westmount Rd. N., Waterloo, ON

June 7

Beginner Water Camp

A PWDCOntario event

Open to all Beginners, you’ll have lots of support as you learn about the dreaded 3’ line, getting a reliable hold and watching your pup discover the joy of Water Work!

Event Co-ordinator Joanne Skalos, joanne@pwdcc.org Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

July 11

Additional Practice Day

A PWDCOntario event

Your chance to practice at the trial site! So important to familiarize your dog with the location.

Event Co-ordinator Joanne Skalos, joanne@pwdcc.org Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

August 9

Trial Prep

A PWDCOntario event

Your second chance to practice at the trial site!

Event Co-ordinator Joanne Skalos, joanne@pwdcc.org Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

August 14

National Specialty Water Trial results count for Superdog and Annual Charles Robinson Award, Judge Catherine Gadd Event Co-ordinator Joanne Skalos, joanne@pwdcc.org Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

August 15

PWDCOntario Water Trial

A PWDCOntario event

This event is always a sell-out, fun and supportive group, come out to trial or just watch!, Co-chairs Carolynne Issa & Brawna Levy, carolynne@pwdcc.org, brawna@pwdcc.org, Judge Catherine Gadd Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount road, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

Sept. 6-7

PWDCC Western Branch Water Trial

A PWDCC Western Branch event

First trial for the Western Branch Location: Herald Provincial Park, Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm British Columbia All levels offered both days, Denyse Martin, Trial Secretary, denysedelta@hotmail.com

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