2024 June Waterlog by Roslyn Eskind

NOTICE FOR BREEDERS

Recommended tests for breeding:

Annual CAER certification.

CAER is deferred for 2024 due to Ophthalmologists are not available to provide the test except in clinics where available.

The PWDCC is continuing the Breeders’ List on pwdcc.org

The Board is continuing the Breeders’ List under the following criteria:

• Member for at least one year (as per litter listing)

• All litters posted on the Available Puppies webpage (where all health testing is provided) ($20.00 per litter)

• All puppies sold with New Puppy Membership ($1.00 per puppy, note breeders have the option of having the puppy owner pay for this)

• All puppies registered with the CKC by the breeder

• 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.

• Any stud dog owned or co-owned by someone on the breeder list must only breed with breeders where the bitch is fully health tested

Non-compliance, checked by CKC stud dog directory released typically in August the following year, will result in immediate removal from the PWDCC Breeder List with no refunds.

Non Compliance consists of:

• Not reporting a litter.

• Not individually registering puppies in a litter that is registered.

• Not registering a litter

Additionally, “oops” litters, an accidental breeding, where health testing is not complete will be handled

• 1st oops litter, must be reported

• 2nd oops litter, removed from the list for minimum of 6 months or the remainder of the year.

• 3rd oops litter, no longer eligible.

The Board approved some modifications to the Buyer Beware section of the website, removing the number of litters considered to be ethical.

In the PWDCC Code of Ethics section 2 Breeders: “register all tests in the PWDCA Health and Litter Log (https://hll.pwdca.org/tblmember/sign_in).”

The PWDCA HLL database is non-functioning and is being replaced by the PWDCA with the Berner Garde system. Once the new system is operational, the Board will review PWDCC’s participation in the database.

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers

effective December 12, 2023

President Catherine Gadd

Dieppe, New Brunswick

Vice President

Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec

Secretary Tan Crombie Georgetown, Ontario

Treasurer

Diane Dirsus Keswick, Ontario

Directors

Lorie Crouch

St. Catharines, Ontario

Michelle Hammerschmidt Chilliwack, British Columbia

Denyse Martin

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Roy Vokes Nobleton, Ontario

Rescue Coordinators

Program Coordinator and Central and Eastern Region

Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec 514-773-9376

Western Region

Ian Koturbash

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 306-230-4265

Website Production and Waterlog Editor

Roslyn Eskind Toronto, Ontario

Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario

ThePresident’sLetter

Hello members,,

Summer has finally arrived here in New Brunswick, my favorite time of year. I love the long, lazy dog days of summer and all the fun they bring. For me, the highlight is waterwork with the dogs. It's the perfect time to grab the bumpers, float line, and buoys, and head down to the beach.

As I mentioned earlier, we have a record number of approved water trials this year. You can find all the details on our website at www.pwdcc.org, including information on the Ontario water camps. A big thank you to everyone involved in organizing these events.

Beyond waterwork, our dedicated and hardworking National Specialty committee has been busy coordinating the logistics for our Specialty — a significant undertaking! While we couldn’t organize a water trial in conjunction with the show this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to participate in a scent trial, rally, obedience, and, of course, conformation.

After our Board of Directors meeting in June, we will be taking a break in July and August, with plans to reconvene on Zoom in September. However, we will remain available during the break to address any urgent issues.

Important Reminder: The PWDCC Annual General Meeting will be held on October 29th at 7:30 PM EST. Please mark your calendars. Reports will be circulated to all members in September.

I hope you have some fun summer plans and can take a break from your busy schedules to enjoy time with family, friends, and your dogs. In August my dogs and I will be taking a road trip to Ontario to compete in the trials and I'm looking forward to reconnecting with friends who share my passion for waterwork. I'm also excited to spend time with three of our Board members who will also be involved in the trials.

Whatever your plans may be, I wish you a most enjoyable season, whether you're in or out of the water. I hope to see many of you on October 29th!

Catherine Gadd PWDCC President cathy@pwdcc.org

CKC 2023 Top Dog Results

Conformation

1. GCHG Marinella’s The Thunder Rolls 84 37 13

No. 3 All Breed, No. 1 Working Group

2. GCHB Robel Gto It’s Miller Time Aegean H2O, VB RM CAX S SDN CDX CGN

3. GCH Baywood Call Of Duty

4. GCH Ruby Princesse Deuxieme Du Lac Beau

5. CH Pattedeau Call Of The Loon

5. GCH Baywood Nautical Horizon

Agility

1. RCH AGMCH GCH Cutwater Where The Wind Takes Me, SDE SDC RMX CD VS SDXNS XP JTX

No. 8 All Breed, No. 1 Working Group

2. Baywood’s Got It All, CGN NP AGX AGXJ RI SDN DN JT TDCH ATD-M

No. 2 Working Group

3. AGMCHv AGMCH CH Armada’s Lets Parti, RM SDN DN vB AGSC TDCH XP JT

No. 3 Working Group

4. RGCH CH Baywood Echo Waves Reflected, JT SDO AGMX RMX3 XP vB CGN AGXJ DN CD

No. 6 Working Group

5. CH Charbr’s Keziah Cause Mayhem, IPV AGXV AGXJv RN CGN

No. 7 Working Group

Odysea’s Soul Sister, Best in Furturity.

Obedience

1. OTCH Charbr’s Mauzzi Morning, JTV NS TDCH CGN

No. 5 Working Group

2. OTCH GCH Pattedeau’s Crown Jewel, SDO RE CGN ATD

3. OTCH Bigbay Rica XAO De Auga, SDN RE CGN

4. Charbr’s Bica Pingada, RE VB SDE SDX TDCH

4. RCH Bigbay songs Of Brigadoon, RAE2 RMX2

Rally Obedience

1. RCH Bigbay Songs Of Brigadoon, RAE2 RMX2 CDX

No. 1 Working Group

2. RGCH CH Baywood Echo Waves Reflected, JT SDO AGMX RMX3 XP VB CGN No. 2 Working Group

3. RCH AGMCHS CH drewsar Seacrets Of the Sea, RMX IPS CDX

No. 3 Working Group

4. RCH AGMCH GCH Cutwater Where the Wind Takes Me, SDE SDC RMX CD VS SDX NS XP JTX AGSC TDGCH CGN DJ

No. 5 Working Group

5. GCHB Robel Gto It’s Miller time Aegean H2O, VB RM CAX S SDN

No. 8 Working Group

2023 Multi-Discipline Top Dogs

ONE TOP 10 All-BREED PLACEMENT

RCH AGMCH GCH Cutwater Where the Wind Takes Me, SDE SDC RMX CD VS SDX NS XP JTX AGSC TDGCH CGN DJ

Agility No. 8 All Breeds No. 1 Working Dog No. 1 Portuguese Water Dog

Rally No. 5 Working Dog No. 4 Portuguese Water Dog

RCH BigBay Songs Of Brigadoon, RAE2 RMX2 CDX

Rally No. 10 All Breeds No. 1 Working Dog No. 1 Portuguese Water Dog

Obedience No. 4 Portuguese Water Dog

Two Top 10 in Group Placements

RGCH CH Baywood Echo Waves Reflected, JT SDO AGMX

RMX3 XP VB CGN AGXJ DN CD

Rally No. 2 Working Dog No. 2 Portuguese Water Dog

Agility No. 6 Working Dog No. 4 Portuguese Water Dog

One Top 10 in Group Placements

GCHB Robel Gto It’s Miller time Aegean H2O, VB RM CAX S SDN CDX CGN

Rally No. 8 Working Dog No. 5 Portuguese Water Dog

Show No. 2 Portuguese Water Dog

PU P O G R A P H Y

N AME : Seabury Vulcan Good Vibrations, “Brian Wilson”.

N ICK N AMES : The Baby, Brian, the first name only is just not right, I’m getting bigger, and please use my FULL name! In the litter I was known as mini Tay Tay, for obvious reasons, as I most resembled my dad, Taylor, who is known as Tay, or Tater Tots or just Tots.

DATE O F B I R T H : April 29, 2024.

L EADE R O F M Y PACK : Mr. Franklin, who I address as Sir, even if he’s my grandpa. I try to be a good boy and not bug him too much, but those ears are so tempting.

E D U CATI ON : Well so far it’s been Puppy Culture and now I’m getting into the basics, sit, down, come, off and starting roll over. Apparently, leash walking is coming soon.

L EIS UR E T IME ACTI V ITIES : Hanging with my cousin Brisa, she’s lots of fun to play with, we chew on those yummy crocs, zoom in the yard and pull on the dog beds.

P ET P EE V E : Waiting for my dinners, why is the service so slow?!

FAVOUR ITE N ON - C ON S U MAB L E : Grass is the latest, it somehow comes back out. Recently discovered the planter pots, not well received! I got yelled at.

S PECIA L S KI LL S : Looking just so adorable, sleeping on my back. I hear I inherited this from my dad, Taylor.

B IGGEST C ATAST RO P H E : Nothing too dramatic, I hear I’m managed so I don’t get into trouble

B AT H I N G A N D G ROO MI N G T OL E R A N CE : I’m pretty good for my baths, and brushing, trimming is tolerable, and if I’m distracted I hear I’m a good boy for nail trims. But standing on the table is just a bore.

FAVOUR ITE D ESTI N ATI ON : The country house is the best, our yard is really big with lots of different stuff to explore.

T OY S O F C HO ICE : Any fuzzy toy that Brisa and I can play tug with and, of course, bullies.

M O ST A S H AMED O F : Getting Roslyn up at 3:30am as I was hurling in my crate. And a few errant pees on the rug.

M O ST P ROU D O F : Learning to be a good boy, sleeping in my crate, travelling quietly in the car, all the stuff a pup has to learn to live in polite society. AND LEARNING HOW TO SWIM!

W H AT I W OUL D L IKE T O BE W H E N I G ROW U P : I want to be show boy like my mom and dad. Dad had a big career in the U.S., don’t know if I’ll do that as everyone is talking about the new border rules. (What’s a border?) And do Rally and Scent like them too, they tell me it’s lots of fun.

Brian Wilson lives in Toronto and Grafton Ontario with the Seabury pack, Roslyn Eskind and Leo Hui, his breeders/owners.

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APWDC Boosters at Saskatoon

Working Herding Association & Hub City Kennel & Obedience Club Shows

May 4, 2024

Conformation

Judge Laurel Deptuch

Best of Breed

GCH BAYWOOD’S LADY ADA OF ARMADA

Owner: Lana STEWART, Ian KOTURBASH

Best of Opposite Sex

GCHB ROBEL GTO IT’S MILLER TIME AEGEAN

H2O CGN CDX RM CAX SDN SNTD

Owner: Mamdouh FARAG

Best of Winners/Winners Dog

BAYWOOD MADE TO FLY SDIN

Owner: Linda & Robert PROPP

Select Male/Best Puppy in Breed

CH BAYWOOD’S THE JOY OF LIFE

Owner: Brenda BROWN, Katherine BUTKOVIC, Christine MCKINNON

Select Female

CH BAYWOOD PARTY AT SANIBEL HARBOUR

Owner: Lori MCGEARY

Winners Bitch

SAILOR’S LONG AWAITED LOVE

17-Apr-22. Owner: Julia KIRITCHKOV

Best Veteran, Veteran Male

CH ARMADA’S LUCKY CAPTAIN JACK

Owner: Ian & Celia-Ann KOTURBASH

Veteran Female

CH BAYWOOD DORA THE EXPLORER CGN DD

BDD CDX RM SDO NS VB TDCH RATN

Owner: Dawn FLEMING, Brenda BROWN

Rally

Judge Susan DeCotes

High in Class - Rally Novice A

CH BAYWOOD NAUTICAL JOURNEY (F)

Owner: Brenda BROWN, Katherine BUTKOVIC, Janice DAVIDSON

High in Class - Rally Novice B

BAYWOOD OPPORTUNITY N FAME NTD (F)

Owner: Sharon WALKER

Results from Erie Shores Show Performance Events

June 7-10, 2024

Obedience

Pre Companion Dog Title

Karen Matthews and Tango

Rally

Rally Masters

1. Ann Wilson and Reef

2. Lorie Crouch and Journey

Rally Master Excellent

3. Ann Staddon and Molly

qualified 6 times in each of Rally Masters, Excellent B and Advanced B

Best of Breed GCH Baywood’s Lady Ada Of Armada and Best Veteran, CH Armada’s Lucky Captain Jack.

Select Female, CH Baywood Party At Sanibel Harbour. Below, High in Class, Rally Novice A CH Baywood Nautical Journey.

Below, left to right: Karen Matthews, Ann Rob Wilson, Lorie Crouch and Ann Staddon at Erie Shores.

World Dog Show

Zagreb, Croatia April 24/28, 2024

FCI-CACIB, CAC, WORLD WINNER

Champion Pouch Cove Live Wire

Kristiansen, Runi

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX, Veteran FCI-CACIB, VETERAN WORLD WINNER Veteran

Aquafortis Kamikaze Føreland, Eirin

FCI-CACIB Reserve

A’Dark Temptation van de Duca Vallei

MIKHAILOVA, NADEZHDA

FCI-CACIB Reserve

Bella Ortipo Black

Mariann Galos, ORTIPO Kft

Junior FCI-CACIB

Marinella’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin Railamaa, Jaana

Veteran FCI-CACIB

Adventurer’s Dorian Gray By Alex Tammi, Sanna

Junior FCI-CACIB

Hecaron Peace Of Joy Huhtinen, Minna

Veteran FCI-CACIB

Aquafortis Kamikaze Føreland, Eirin

CAC Intermediate Rio Montego De Portugal Do Lusiadas Mihulová, Iveta

CAC Open

A’Dark Temptation van de Duca Vallei

MIKHAILOVA, NADEZHDA

CAC Champion

Aquafortis Thor (6884) Kristiansen, Runi

CAC Intermediate

Carinhosa Coral Vom Donauwind

Reiser, Miriam

CAC Open

Ambereye`s Magic Just For You

Gwardyńska, Izabela

CAC Champion

Pouch Cove Live Wire

Kristiansen, Runi

Bella Ortipo Black

Mariann Galos, ORTIPO Kft

BEST Minor puppy

Sweet Obsession Rebecca Svetozar Slađana, Egić Kocifaj

BEST Puppy

Joel Jemalle

Drábik, Peter

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Saturyday June 10, 2024

Congrats to all Exhibitors and Winners on the day.

BEST OF BREED COMPETITION RESULTS

Best of Breed

GCHS CH Odysea It’s Always Sonny At Surfari

Best of Opposite Sex

GCHG CH Odyseas On The Road To Far Away

Select Dog

GCHS CH Laserene’s Steel Magnolia Gunsmoke At High Noon ATT

Select Bitch

GCH CH Remiss’ I Will Always Love You

Award of Merit

GCHB CH Bayswater’s Magic Man CD BN RN

NAJ OF ACT1 ACT1J CGC TKN

GCHB CH Del Sur’s Turning The Tide At Cold Iron

Best of Breed Champion Pouch Cove Live Wire and Best of Opposite, Best Veteran Aquafortis Kamikaze.

Best of Breed GCHS CH Odysea It’s Always Sonny At Surfari.

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Ontario Land Training Workshops

May 11, 2024

On behalf of myself and The Ontario Water Trial Committee, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Ontario Land Training Workshops May 11th! Both the Beginner and the Advanced level dog/handler teams were impressive!

This year we did two Beginner Sessions and one Advanced Session.

We would really like to commend The Beginners, as it was clear that you all have invested a lot of time into the training and socialization of your dogs! Getting large groups of dogs together in an indoor facility, and every single dog being friendly, well mannered, quiet and SO well-behaved, this was an absolute joy!

We hope to see you all at the In-Water Camps in July 6 and 7th!

I would like to thank our Water Trial Committee Members! They are a wonder ful, hard-working group of volunteers, and without them, the Ontario Water Program would not be possible!

I would also like to thank Karen Matthews and Ann Rob Wilson for helping all day, and thanks Karen for bringing and selling our lovely new club merchandise. Thank you Inocencia Alves for staying until the very end, and cleaning up with me.

Thank you to Sue at canineacademy.ca for allowing us to use your gorgeous facility!

Thank you Lorie Crouch our Instructor, we are so grateful and lucky to have her, with support from Pat Vokes, both who have years of training wisdom and knowledge to share!

Thanks so much to the rest of my committee Joanne Hardy Skalos Angie Frasson Anthony Issa and my co chair Brawna Levy, who could not be there in person, but did all the pre-event organization with me leading up to the event.

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PWDCC Ontario Advanced Water Camp

July 6, 2024

Thank you soooo much to everyone who attended.

And as always, I love and appreciate The Ontario Water Trial Committee so very much!

Brawna Levy Joanne Hardy Skalos Lorie Crouch Pat Vokes Roy Vokes Becca Levy Angie Frasson.

PWDCC Ontario Beginner

Water Camp

July 7, 2024

Michelle Hammerschmidt’s Nokk InDrives Sloop Doggy Dogg, and Crux, Chulsas Final Descent.

Michelle Hammerschmidt and XX in Rally.

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Michelle Hammerschmidt tries new activities Hunt Retrieves and Tracking.

While most HRC members own retrieving breeds, participation in events is open to all UKC Gun Dog breeds. There are five ability-based (not age) categories that the dogs may enter in the HRC Tests: Started, Seasoned, Finished, Grand and Upland. Unlike field trials, these are not competitive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place events, but tests where all dogs are judged pass/fail against a “Hunting Standard”. The HRC hunt test consists of four retrieves. Two in the field and two in water. Dogs must successfully mark and retrieve a falling bird at 75 yards. Nokk takes to hunt retrieves as the versatile PWD she is. So proud of these girls.

Crux UTDX Urban Tracking Dog Excellent

A fun track, one I’ll never forget!, lots of wind brings some fringing dogs. Crux followed the flow across the road and insisted about 4 times we are to cross. Finally found the track corner and followed to make couple beautiful hard surface turns. Down to her last leg which now I insisted to her it doesn’t go there! She sure showed me!

Nokk goes back to back with her TD Tracking Dog pass on Nov 5th, now a UTD Urban Tracking Dog.

PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – 7:30 pm EDT

Approved April 22, 2024

1. Call to Order

President Catherine Gadd called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm EDT.

2. Roll Call

Present Jennifer Byers, Lorie Crouch, Tan Crombie, Michelle Hammerschmidt, Catherine Gadd, Denyse Martin, Mindy Selby (Past President-joined at 8:02 pm), Roy Vokes

Regrets Diane Dirsus

Guest Karen Matthews

3. Approval of Agenda (20240312-9)

A motion to approve the agenda was moved by Roy and seconded by Jennifer. The agenda was approved.

4. Approval of Last Meeting’s Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2024 Board meeting was moved by Lorie and seconded by Roy. The minutes were approved. Tan will share with Roslyn for the Waterlog.

5. Report of the Treasurer

With the Treasurer absent, the February report will be reviewed following the meeting.

6. Report of the Secretary

Tan confirmed information on changes to the Board of Directors was provided to the CKC. She provided updates on blast emails and communications to members since the last meeting.

7. Report of the President

Catherine shared information about the PWDCA Zoom meeting to review changes to the 2024 Water Trial Manual. Both Catherine and Lorie, along with other PWDCC members, joined the meeting.

The Board discussed whether to host a PWDCC Zoom meeting to update members on the changes. It was noted that many other clubs were hosting similar sessions, particularly to highlight changes to the Junior and Apprentice levels. The Board agreed to look for a date in April to host a Zoom meeting for all PWDCC members to update on the changes and answer questions.

8. Committee Reports

Rescue Jennifer updated the Board on a recent addition to the PWDCC rescue program in Mission, BC. She outlined the evaluation process being undertaken and next steps for rehoming the dog. Michelle confirmed she would be able to care for the dog for a few weeks as an interim solution if needed.

Complaints no report

Breeder no report

Water Trial Catherine advised the budgets for the Ontario and Western (BC) water trials would be reviewed at this meeting and the Alberta Portuguese Water Dog Club water trial budget had already been approved by their membership. An advertisement for all 2024 Water Trials will be placed in the Courier and Waterlog. Lorie noted the need to review the dates of the water trials in the upcoming Waterlog.

9. Business Arising

TIMED ITEM (7:35 pm) – Merchandise (Karen Matthews) (20240312-12, 13, 14, 15)

Former Board Secretary Karen Matthews joined the meeting to provide information and respond to questions around club merchandise. The Board discussed options and practicalities around existing inventory, storage and ordering new items ahead of upcoming PWDCC events. The Board agreed to add fewer new items in fewer colours this year, and to use items from existing inventory for prizes at performance events and/or judge’s gifts where appropriate. A budget will be drawn up and circulated to Board members for review and approval following the meeting.

Before leaving the meeting, Karen confirmed the call for the PWDCC Achievements Program would go out in April.

Karen left the meeting at 7:42 pm.

Canadian National Speciality Updates (Mindy)

Mindy updated the Board on arrangements for the National Specialty being held August 1-4, 2042. The location was moved to Okotoks AB due to the high cost of the original venue. With a limited number of hotels in the immediate vicinity, a host hotel is not being arranged. Hospitality will be available at the venue itself. The call for volunteers has been sent with some interest to date. Final venues, scheduling and performance events that will comprise the Versatility Award program are being confirmed. Mindy will provide a budget for the speciality at a future meeting.

Mindy left the meeting at 8:20 pm.

The results of the members’ survey conducted in April 2021 were reviewed. The results, including an appetite for events focused on pet families, will be used in future correspondence to members. PWDCC members will also be invited to share suggestions for article topics in the Waterlog newsletter.

10. New Business

The Board reviewed the Ontario proposed water trial budget. Catherine and Diane responded to questions. A motion to accept the budget as presented was moved by Lorie and seconded by Denyse. The motion was approved.

The Board reviewed the PWDCC Western Branch proposed water trial budget. Michelle and Catherine responded to questions. A motion to accept the budget as presented was moved by Roy and seconded by Denyse. The motion was approved.

With these approvals, Catherine noted there will be a total of 7 water trials in Canada in 2024: three in Ontario, two in Alberta and two in BC.

A question was raised about the Breeder’s List program and will be addressed at a future meeting.

11. Next Meetings

Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

12. Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Jennifer and second by Michelle. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

PWDCC Treasurer’s Report, March 2024 CASH

Deferral of Memberships brought in for 2024 $70.00

Monday, April 22, 2024 – 7:30 pm EDT

Approved May 14, 2024

1. Call to Order President Catherine Gadd called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm EDT.

2. Roll Call Present: Jennifer Byers, Lorie Crouch, Tan Crombie, Diane Dirsus, Michelle Hammerschmidt, Catherine Gadd, Denyse Martin, Roy Vokes Regrets Mindy Selby (Past President)

3. Approval of Agenda (20240422-20)

A motion to approve the agenda was moved by Roy and seconded by Jennifer. The agenda was approved.

4. Approval of Last Meeting’s Minutes (20240422-21)

A motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2024 Board meeting was moved by Jennifer and seconded by Roy. The minutes were approved. Tan will share with Roslyn for the Waterlog.

5. Report of the President Catherine shared a request from a member that the PWDCC consider allowing the AIS PennHip as an alternative test to OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) when evaluating hips to estimate the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) of canine hip dysplasia in PWDs. Following discussion, the Board agreed that while nothing is stopping breeders from using the PennHip test, the PWDCC would continue to support the OFA test as the recommended health test for breeding dogs.

6. Report of the Secretary

Tan shared that since the last Board meeting, six blast emails had been sent to the membership including Waterlog issues and notice of upcoming events.

7. Report of the Treasurer (20240422-22)

PWDCC Treasurer’s Report, April 2024

CASH FLOW

Mailing Costs for Achievement Program Reimbursed to K. Matthews

Gee Bee

New Inventory,Cheque not cashed until May $4,631.87 Write off of difference in Gee Bee Invoice $0.82

Old Merchandise Sales $15.00 Rescue Donation (Trooper Adoption) $550.00

Scent Trial Fees $2,575.00

New Merchandise Sales $65.00 $4,860.00

Surplus/(Deficit) ($1,768.72) Non- Cash Entries

Second Year Memberships purchased Deferred Cost of Goods Sold taken from Inventory $82.38 Total Non-Cash Entries $82.38

Diane shared an overview of the March 2024 Treasurer’s Report noting an increase in membership numbers and expenses paid related to the recent rescue.

A motion to approve the March 2024 Treasurer’s Report was moved by Lorie and seconded by Roy. The March 2024 Treasurer’s Report was approved.

A discussion ensued around the term of a puppy membership and the Board agreed that while a puppy membership is normally for a calendar year, some leeway would be given for PWDCC puppy members who join later in the year being extended into the following year.

8. Committee Reports

Rescue Jennifer confirmed that Trooper, the recent addition to the rescue program in BC, is now in a great home and thriving. The Board thanks everyone involved in this successful outcome. Lorie noted that an Ontario representative for the PWDCC Rescue program is still needed.

Complaints no report

Breeder no report. The Board will discuss the PWDCC Member Breeders List at the May meeting.

Water Trial Catherine reported the April 7, 2024 Zoom call to discuss the 2024 PWDCC Water Trial Manual changes had 32 individuals registered with 26 in attendance. It lasted about an hour with good questions, training tips and positive feedback. The Board brainstormed ideas for other Zoom events for the membership.

National Specialty Denyse updated the Board that the scent trial is now CKCapproved and will be part of the speciality performance events. The proposed budget will come to a future meeting as plans are finalized.

9. Business Arising

Merchandise Updates Lorie confirmed that merchandise items have been ordered and will be available for upcoming events. Existing, hard-to-sell items will be used for prizes and a “dive bin” with donation jar at events.

Membership Lorie raised a question about accessing the list of members through the website membership portal. Additional information will be gathered from the webmaster around accessibility, security and privacy.

10. New Business

Tan raised a question about the process for proofreading draft issues of the Waterlog. Some errors in event information (dates, locations) had been noted by Board members and readers. The process will be confirmed with the Waterlog Editor.

11. Next Meetings

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 7:30 EDT

12. Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Jennifer and second by Roy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm EDT.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 7:30 pm EDT

Approved June 11, 2024

1. Call to Order

President Catherine Gadd called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm EDT.

2. Roll Call

Present Lorie Crouch, Tan Crombie, Diane Dirsus, Michelle Hammerschmidt (joined at 8:00 pm), Catherine Gadd, Denyse Martin, Mindy Selby (Past President), Roy Vokes

Regrets Jennifer Byers

Guest Roslyn Eskind, Deirdre Hall (joined at 7:40 pm)

3. Approval of Agenda (20240514-23)

Catherine requested that a new item: CDC Importation Rule of Dogs into the US be added to the agenda as New Business. A motion to approve the agenda as amended was moved by Lorie and seconded by Denyse. The agenda as amended was approved.

4. Approval of Last Meeting’s Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2024 Board meeting was moved by Roy and seconded by Diane. The minutes were approved. Tan will share with Roslyn for the Waterlog.

5. Business Arising TIMED ITEM (7:35 pm)

National Specialty Budget, Website & Updates (20240514-27)

Roslyn and Mindy presented the budget for the PWDCC National Speciality in Okotoks, Alberta in August. They highlighted the increased costs of required items and cost-savings in areas with greater flexibility. A discussion around opportunities for sponsorships and sourcing local suppliers for prizes ensued. A motion to accept the budget as presented was moved by Diane and seconded by Roy. The motion was approved.

Roslyn confirmed the National Speciality website and brochure are prepared and ready to go live. Catherine has shared her President’s message for the brochure. The Board discussed the Versatility Awards Program point system. Points for the CKC Scent Detection area of competition will be updated to reflect a pass/fail result.

PWDCC Member Breeders List

Roslyn and Deirdre spoke to the intent of the PWDCC Member Breeders List and requirements for inclusion. A discussion followed on why breeders may or may not join the list, what other national breed clubs use and previous initiatives to gather feedback from PWD breeder members.

Roslyn and Deirdre left the meeting at 8:25 pm EDT.

6. Report of the President

No report. Items will be discussed elsewhere on the agenda.

7. Report of the Secretary

Tan shared that a scent trial has been CKC-approved for December 1 in Beamsville, ON. More information will be coming.

The review of the PWDCC Committees including membership and board liaison was deferred to the June meeting.

8. Report of the Treasurer

PWDCC Treasurer’s Report, May 2024 CASH FLOW

Bank balance

PayPal Service Fees

PayPal Monthly Fees

$45.28

$39.55 Bank Service Fee - Etransfer Fees and bank fee $25.20

CKC Scent Detection Specialty Trial Application $175.26

Ont Spring Scent Detection Trial Mailing Costs

Reimbursed to K. Matthews

$33.15

GEE BEE - Performance Patches $337.59

Web Site Costs Update for Specialty Bryan Canning $1,446.40

Fencing & Transport costs BC Water Trials reimbursed to A. Gamache $683.01

Mailing Costs

Performance Patched Reimbursed to K. Matthews. $10.75

National Specialty Trophies, Gifts and Ribbons reimbursed to R. Eskind

$1,030.45 Ribbon Works - SD Ribbons Ontario $104.30

Mailing and Catalogue Costs SD Ont Trial, reimbursed to K. Matthews $23.87

Specialty Judge transport reimbursed to M. Selby $966.51 Coffee for Dry Land Camp, reimbursed to C. Issa $27.72

Reimbursement for L. Wilson award reimbursed to E. Johnson $65.00 Misc. $0.59 Total $5,014.63

Diane shared an overview of the April 2024 Treasurer’s Report. She highlighted sales of merchandise and event profits over the month. The drop in membership numbers is due to the end of the “grace” period for members to renew by March 31.

A motion to approve the April 2024 Treasurer’s Report was moved by Denyse and seconded by Tan. The April 2024 Treasurer’s Report was approved.

9. Committee Reports (updated list for 2024)

Breeder see timed item

Club Operating Principles no report

Complaints no report

Confirmation/Performance Events no report

Judges’ Education no report

Membership no report

Merchandise no report

Rescue no report

Water Trial Catherine updated the Board that the fencing for the BC water trial, approved by the Board, has been purchased and is being delivered.

10. New Business

CDC Importation Rule of Dogs into the US

The Board agreed the impact of the rule as currently written is significant for Canadian breeders, handlers and owners. The rule comes into effect as of August 1, 2024 and there are still many details to come, including the required forms. Communication to PWDCC members will share updates as they are available.

11. Next Meeting(s)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

September 10, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

October 8, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

AGM October 29, 2024, 7:30 pm EDT

12. Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved by Denyse and second by Lorie. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm EDT.

Looking for a new Ontario Rescue Coordinator

contact Roslyn Eskind, roslyn@pwdcc.org

You’ll be working with our other regional rescue co-ordinators and receiving adoption applications. You’ll be contacted by owners who need help, and you’ll be referring our roster of professionals who can offer assistance. Also, occasionally coordinating removals from homes to fosters or adoption. See the Rescue pages on the club website for more information. https://pwdcc.org/rescue/

Rosly n E s k i nd can b e re ach e d a t rosly n@ p wdcc. org

Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover masthead or the pupography page, just send photos for either, and short story for possible selection for the cover pup and follow the questionnaire for the pupography. We also love any other general interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in our next issues. Send us your photos as electronic files (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 4 x 6” ).

All emails should be titled ‘Waterlog’. Text can be emailed or sent as a Word attachment along with photos to Roslyn Eskind, roslyn@pwdcc.org or call 416-580-4395 for additional information.

New member applications

January 1- July 31, 2024

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

Alyssa Clowe

148 Scottsdale Drive Guelph, ON N1G 2K8

Kelly, Finlay 26 Headwaters Lane Mono, Ontario L9W 5K3

Alex Loeb 48 Rosedale Heights Drive Toronto, Ontario M4T1C5

Allison Rice 224 Adelaide Street Arthur, ON N0G 1A0

Kelly Sinclair 541 Whistler Drive Lower Oshawa, Ontario L1J 8K1

Mia Staysko 266111 24 Street W Foothills, AB T1S 3M5

Ann Weiszmann 242 Maxwell Street Toronto, On M3H 5B7

UPCOMING Events

If you want to see events in your area, petition the Board with 10 members to form a Branch and suggest a roster of events. It can be anything from a Fun Day, A walk or get together, Grooming Get Together, specific training event: Rally, CGN, Agility, Water Skills, Obedience, Scent, the list goes one... We have templates for budgets, flyers, etc. to support the organizers of events.

2024 PWDCC Events

July 27

PWDCC Ontario Water Trial Prep Day

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Laurel Creek Conservation Area Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Aug 2-5 2024 PWDCC National Specialty

Okotoks, Alberta, Specialty Judge Beth Sweigart, Sweepstakes Judge Julie Parker. For more information contact Mindy Selby, mindy@pwdcc.org

Aug 23-25 PWDCC Ontario Water Trial

Laurel Creek Conservation Area Waterloo, Ontario. For more information contact

Sept 21-22 PWDCC British Columbia Water Trials

Cultus Lake Provincial Park 3179 Columbia Valley Hwy, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada . For more information contact michelle@pwdcc.org

PWDCC

Nov. 21-24 Aurora & District Kennel Club, PWDCC Booster PWDCC Mississauga, Ontario

4 All Breed Shows / Limited Breed Shows for Group 1, 3, Great Britain & Ireland (UK) Breeds & Dogs of the Americas. Judge and Booster date to come.

Dec 1 CKC Scent Detection Trial

Beamsville Ontario Judge Jane Book

Alberta Portuguese Water Dog Club Events

Aug 16-18 Water Trial*

Gleniffer Lake near Innisfail, AB We welcome Judge Lori Crouch. Email apwdcinfo@gmail.com for more information

PWDCC

APWDC

Oct 5-6 Fall Scent Detection* hosted by APWDC APWDC *pending approval Edmonton Area Details to follow

For more information on APWDC events, please email apwdcinfo@gmail.com

PWDCC Shopping NEW!

Order your fresh gear for the season! All items bear the PWDCC emblem.

If required, shipping (via Canada Post) is additional for each item. The average costs in Canada are $16. per shipment. Contact Karen Matthews, karen@pwdcc.org.

Note: Reduced pricing on older merchandise in limited sizes and colours!