2024 Waterlog March updated

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President’s Message New PWDCC Board of Directors 2024

PWDCC National Specialty August 3 Okatoks Alberta The PWDCC Achievement Program PWDCC Financials 2022/2021 Sniffing

Across the Country Board Meeting Minutes New Members The PWDCC Breeder Program Events Shopping

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Cover:Karern Matthews and Tango at the December 10 PWDCC CKC Scent Detection Trial.

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PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers

effective December 12, 2023

President

Catherine Gadd

Dieppe, New Brunswick

Jennifer Byers

Montreal, P.Q.Vice President

Secretary, Director

Tan Crombie Georgetown, Ontario

Treasurer, Director

Diane Dirsus Keswick, Ontario

Directors

Lorie Crouch

St. Catharines, Ontario

Michelle Hammerschmidt

Chilliwack, British Columbia

Denise 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

Dear PWDCC Members,,

It has been a busy few weeks as the PWDCC board settles into our new positions and navigates the intricacies of leading a National club. I would like to start by thanking the departing board members Mindy Selby, Roslyn Eskind, Shelly Johnston and Karen Matthews for all their hard work while serving on the board. Special thanks to Mindy and Roslyn for their ongoing support and guidance during this transitional phase.

Congratulations are in order for our new Board Members. With the addition of five new to three previous Members, we have a diverse range of strengths and experiences, representing provinces from coast to coast.

Spring has arrived! But as I write, snow is gently falling and covering all signs of new beginnings. Despite the snow, my thoughts are turning to the promise of warmer days and all the fun outdoor activities and competitions that we and our dogs so enjoy.

There are many upcoming events including a CKC Scent Detection Trial, on land and in water training camps, and a PWDCC Conformation Booster. Information is available on the Events page of the PWDCC website. Additionally, preparations for the 2024 National Specialty in Okotoks, Alberta, this August are well underway and details will soon be added to the website.

This year, the Water Trial Committee have approved a record number of seven water trials to be held in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. There are significant changes to the Water Trial Manual for 2024. We encourage all Water Trial participants to review the updated Manual available on the PWDCC website, along with a summary of key changes.

In addition to events, the PWDCC also runs a rescue program. In March, in British Columbia, a seven-year old PWD was relinquished to PWDCC rescue. He was assessed, vet checked and groomed and following two weeks of excellent foster care, went to his new forever family. We continue to seek an Ontario Rescue Co-Ordinator, and encourage interested individuals to visit the Rescue page on our website for further details.

The vitality of our club depends on the dedication of volunteers, and I extend my deepest appreciation to all who generously contribute their time and energy.

To our valued members, both longstanding and new, I emphasize that this club is yours, and we welcome your input and ideas to help propel us forward for the betterment of our cherished breed

Catherine Gadd PWDCC President cathy@pwdcc.org

Your New PWDCC Board of Directors 2024-2025

PWDCC Board

President

Catharine Gadd, Dieppe, New Brunswick, joined January 2021

Vice President

Jennifer Byers, Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, joined January 2021

Secretary

Tan Crombie Georgetown, Ontario joined January 2024

Treasurer

Diane Dirsus, Keswick, Ontario, joined January 2021

Directors

Lorie Crouch, St. Catharines, Ontario, new January 2024

Michelle Hammerschmidt, Chilliwack, British Columbia, new January 2024

Denyse Martin, Sherwood Park, Alberta, new January 2024

Roy Vokes, Nobleton, Ontario, new January 2024

Catharine Gadd

Dieppe, New Brunswick

Our first PWD joined our family in 1990. As I drove that 8-week old puppy home I could never have imagined the adventures we would share for the next 14 years. His boundless energy was the reason I became involved in water work. He introduced me to the world of dog sport that my dogs and I have enjoyed, including agility, rally and obedience but water work will always be my passion.

I am a retired registered nurse and currently live in NB with my husband Mike, a PWD and a miniature poodle. I enjoy spending time with my 6-year old grandson who shares my love of nature, animals and the ocean. As well as my dog activities I am a volunteer with Elder Dog Canada a national charity that assists and supports older adults in the care and wellbeing of their canine companions.

A member of the PWDCC since its inception I have held several positions on the board. My proudest achievement, along with a small group of water enthusiasts, is having PWDCA sanctioned water trials approved in Canada. In 2004 our first trial was held in Waterloo Ontario. Trials are now also held in Alberta and British Columbia. In 2008 I became an approved PWDCA water trial judge which added a new and interesting dimension to my hobby.

I look forward to serving once again on the Board of Directors as President, with a goal to assist the next generation of PWD enthusiasts in moving the Club forward to grow our membership, run events and trials including the 2024 National Specialty .

Jennifer Byers, Montreal, Quebec

I am a retired nurse and am passionate about my dogs. As a child I loved dogs and when I finally acquired my first dog, a Pointer, my allergies forced me to place him, this was a very painful experience. In the early 90s, I saw a picture of a Portuguese Water Dog on the cover of the Dogs’ Annual and discovered a non-shedding hypo-allergic dog. Further investigation led me to Beverly Jorgensen of Sun Joy Kennel in Connecticut where I felt in love with Gracie (Sun Joy’s Goodness Gracious), my first Portuguese Water Dog. I did not realize this would be the beginning of an exciting adventure. Gracie’s first litter in the spring of 1996 produced seven puppies, and as one of my favourite movies was an Italian classic called “Seven Beauties” , the combination of both inspired the use of Sevenbeauty as my kennel name. In this first litter was George, (BIS Am Can CH Sevenbeauty George) my first show dog. At that time I met a great handler, now a CKC Judge, and together with George, we formed an exciting team winning the first all breed Best In Show for a Canadian bred Portuguese Water Dog.

Tan Crombie, Georgetown, Ontario

I brought home my first PWD in 2004 and following advice from an insightful trainer, decided to pursue therapy dog certification with Ottawa Therapy Dogs. This was my first introduction to a working partnership with my canine companion and I was hooked. Currently owned by two PWDs, Grace (BigBay High Society) and Rosie (Baywood’s Wild Rose), we’ve travelled in Canada and the US taking part in agility, rally, scent detection, sprinter, tricks and water work. A member of the PWDCA, CKC, AAC, SDDA and GLPWDC, it’s the PWDCC that has been an incredible resource with opportunities to learn more about our working dogs, training tips in camps and fun days and a supportive, welcoming community. Between competitions, I work in governance consulting and bring project management, planning, analysis and communication skills. As a member of the PWDCC Board, I look forward to the work ahead and supporting members new and returning along their PWD journey.

Diane Dirsus, Keswick, Ontario

I have been the club’s Treasurer since January 2021. I am a retired accountant and worked in Finance for 25 years at a management level.

I currently have 2 Portuguese Water Dogs. I love my dogs and spend much of my time training my dogs in Agility, Scent Detection and Rally Obedience. We have also trialed and titled in each of these sports. I look forward to continuing to serve the club as Treasurer.

Lorie Crouch, St. Catharines, Ontario

We met our first PWD in 1995 on a soccer pitch and decided this was the perfect pet for our growing family. After Cola came Oscar who took me on an extraordinary journey in obedience, rally, scent, agility and water. I serve on the Ontario Water Trial Committee as Chief Steward and in 2022 became a Water Trial Judge with the PWDCA. Today I live with Journey and Trip.

Before dogs I was an actor, served on several boards and helped my husband Monte establish a successful import business. I enjoy life with our four grandchildren, yoga, hiking, swimming and training my dogs.

I look forward to serving on the BOD and giving back to the organization that has provided education, opportunities and friendships that I otherwise would not have experienced.

Denyse Martin, Sherwood Park, Alberta

I have been owned by a dog since I was 6 years old! There has been a Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, Irish Water Spaniels and now Portuguese Water Dogs. I have competed in agility, obedience, rally, water work, dock diving and NASDA scent trials. I believe in the purpose of the PWDCC and welcome the opportunity to be part of its future.

Michelle Hammerschmidt, Chilliwack, British Columbia

I have been involved in the dog industry for 17 years now working as a professional groomer. I fell into water dogs in 2016 and have been putting time into expanding my knowledge in all fields from training, trialing, and showing. In 2008 I opened up my company Chauvet, we incorporated in 2020 becoming an all round pet service offering grooming and sport training. I am active with our local community of PWDS trying to expand our sport dog interest in BC.

Roy Vokes, Nobleton Ontario

I am a semi-retired Financial Planner and more recent dog owner, just in the past dozen or so years. My first pet experience was with our Portie named Kelby. Through having Kelby as part of our family we stumbled across Water Work at a Fun Day held hosted by the PWDCC. Over the years Pat did several other dog sport activities with Kelby and now with Mauzzi, however, my interest has always been with Water. I am a boat nut from birth and therefore thoroughly enjoy being part of the Ontario Water Program and active on the Water Trial Committee. I take pride and pleasure in putting together the equipment for the Ontario Water Program. Realizing that the PWDCC is more than just Water, I look forward to learning and doing more while working with the Board in the future months and years.

The 2024 PWDCC National Specialty will be held in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club show

Friday August 2- Monday 5, 2024.

Judges

Sweepstakes

Julie Parker

Erie, Pennsylvania

Specialty

Elizabeth Sweigart

Bowmansville, Pennsylvania

Booster

Salvador Francisco Janeiro

Almoster Aveiro, Portugal

All Breed Judges

Joan Zielinski

Yuichi Tomimoto

Wendy Hamilton-Petkau

Limited Group 3 Wendy Willhauck

*Pending Confirmation

PWDCC Versatility Award

PWDCC Versatility Award

rewards the overall versatility, capabilities of the PWD competing three or more areas of competition at the National Specialty. Points are tallied for placements 1 through 4. The scoring system allows dogs at all levels to compete and be recognized

Boosters to AKC performance events

rewards the overall versatility, capabilities of the PWD competing three or more areas of competition at the National Specialty. Points are tallied for placements 1 through 4. The scoring system allows dogs at all levels to compete and be recognized

Agility (10 CKC Trials)

Boosters to AKC performance events

Trial 1 Friday August 2

Agility (10 CKC Trials)

Obedience (4 CKC Trials)

Trial 1 Friday August 2

Trial 3 Sunday August 4

Obedience (4 CKC Trials)

Judge Susie Osborn

Trial 3 Sunday August 4

Rally Obedience (6 CKC Trials)

Judge Susie Osborn

Trial 2 Saturday August 3

Rally Obedience (6 CKC Trials)

Judge Judith Snowdon

Trial 2 Saturday August 3

Show Secretary

Judge Judith Snowdon

Erin Verway

Show Secretary

VGI Show Services

Erin Verway

403-803-8590 events@verwey.ca

VGI Show Services

403-803-8590 events@verwey.ca

CKC Scent Trial* Thursday August 1, more information soon.

CKC Scent Trial* Thursday August 1, more information soon.

For more information or to volunteer contact

Mindy Selby, mindy@pwdcc.org

For more information or to volunteer contact

Mindy Selby, mindy@pwdcc.org

The PWDCC Achievement Program

The PWDCC is excited to offer an award program for competitive PWDCC member owners.

The purpose of this program is to highlight the versatility of our breed and reward the PWDCC members who work so diligently to put titles on their dogs. The award will come in the form of a PWDCC logo badge with your dog’s performance event embroidered on it. These badges are suitable to sew on a piece of clothing, your training bag or form a collage to frame and hang on a wall. As well as being a symbol of your team’s partnership and accomplishments, these badges may just inspire other PWD owners to join the PWDCC and/or enter the wonderful world of dog sports.

Badges will be awarded on an annual basis for the first title a dog achieves in all performance events achieved from a Titling Organization/Registry. An annual spring Email blast will advise you when to submit you application

Since Water Work was the original purpose of our wonderful breed, a badge will be offered for every level of achievement in this sport: Junior Water Dog; Apprentice Water Dog; Working Water Dog; Working Water Dog Excellent; Courier Water Dog; Courier Water Dog Excellent; (Versatility just awarded prior to 2017) and Masters (effective 2017).

For more information visit our Water Work page to download the manual.

Commencing January 1, 2015 these badges are available to owners for each dog earning titles. Members must apply for their badges using the online application form (pwdcc.org). The fully completed application and the required documentation can be scanned/pictures taken and sent via email or mail to the Program Coordinator following an annual spring eblast request.

FAQs

How do I know when to submit my application

An annual spring eblast will be sent to all members as a reminder to submit their application.

How many title badges can my dog get?

Your dog will receive one badge for each area of competition, with the exception of Water Work where a badge is earned for each level of competition. For more information visit our Water Work page to download the manual.

If you are a PWDCC member each of your dogs is entitled to earn badges. So if you have 3 dogs that title in Obedience you will receive 3 PWDCC Obedience badges.

My one dog has 3 Obedience CD’s from 3 different registries, can I get 3 badges for Obedience?

No, you will receive one Obedience badge.

My one dog was successful in attaining their Junior Water Dog and Apprentice Water Dog levels of Water Work, do I only get one badge?

No, in Water Work you receive a badge for each level at which your team is successful.

What if I receive a title from another titling registry/ organization, am I eligible to earn a badge?

Yes, Complete the application form and send along with the appropriate documentation to the program coordinator by mail or email, however, if you already have a badge for that specific dog sport you will not receive another badge for the same dog sport even if it is from a different titling registry/organization.

I did not get my title certificate in time for the application cut off, what do I do?

No problem, just complete the application process for the next submission date.

What about Service dogs?

These are for dogs who work in either Therapy, Search and Rescue or as an Assistance dog. There are specific eligibility requirements for each. Find out more about Service Dog eligibility below. It is your responsibility to fill out the required paper work and send it to the program coordinator.

I’m from the USA, can I include American Titles?

Yes. If you are a PWDCC member complete the application form and send with the appropriate documentation to the program coordinator by email or mail.

I am a co-owner and I showed my dog but never received a badge. Why?

If you co-own a dog and are a PWDCC member but are not listed first on the Registration papers you will not receive the badge even if you were the person who put the title on the dog (except for water titles). The badges are sent to the first PWDCC member named on the dog’s registration papers. You will need to contact the co-owner to get your badge or you can purchase a badge. If you wish to have the names reversed, both owner and co-owner need to contact the program coordinator via email so that it can be switched in the program database.

How do I purchase a badge?

Sometimes owners lose a badge and sometimes there is a co-owner on a dog who also wants a badge. You are allowed to purchase replacement badges by completing the application form and sending via email or mail along with the appropriate documents to the program coordinator. Please include payment of $15.00 per badge by VISA/Paypal or cheque payable to PWDCC.

I have a dog who earned a title prior to the commencement of the program. Can they get a badge?

Dogs who earned performance titles before the program began January 1, 2015 (alive or deceased) are eligible to purchase a badge. For the purpose of this program and titles prior to 2015 we are defining performance titles as everything except conformation. These are titles that always required the partnership of a working team to achieve the title whereas in Conformation the dog is not always owner/handled. Complete the application process and send via email or mail along with the appropriate documents to the program coordinator. Please include payment of $15.00 per badge by VISA/Paypal or cheque payable to PWDCC.

My dog earned his title before I was a PWDCC member, can he get a badge?

Yes. Complete the application process and send via email or mail along with the appropriate documents to the program coordinator. Please include payment of $15.00 per badge by VISA/Paypal or cheque payable to PWDCC.

I know I am supposed to get a badge but never received it. What should I do?

If you meet all of the criteria and are sure you are due a badge then contact the program coordinator so that it can be straightened out. Sometimes the badge goes to the wrong owner, sometimes there is a change of address that doesn’t get into the database in time and sometimes a name is changed or not listed in the membership roster as primary PWDCC member.

I just earned my first title. How long will I have to wait to get a badge.

You will be reminded by an annual spring email blast to submit your application along with the appropriate documentation to the program coordinator.

What titling registries/organization are recognized in this program?

Accepted areas of competition include nationally-recognized registries/organizations that issue titles, as long as there is documentation of the title earned. Remember that only titles, not certificates or awards (other than Water Work), count towards the program. For some of the newer or more unusual areas of competition, the applicant may need to provide information to the program coordinator on the titling registry /organization, venue, and titles so that area of competition and titling levels may be determined.

Service Dog Award

The PWDCC Awards Committee offers a Service Dog award as part of the PWDCC Achievement program. This award recognizes dogs working as valued members of the community. It will be awarded to dogs that perform Therapy work, Assistance work and trained Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs.

Dogs earning certificates, currently working or becoming eligible after the date the program starts will receive a complimentary badge when documentation is submitted to the Awards Committee. Owners of dogs who worked in a Service capacity and are now retired or deceased may purchase badges for $15.00.

Requirements for eligibility:

Therapy Dogs

The category recognizes PWD teams who give of their time to others through the therapy dog program.

In order to apply for this award the team must be registered with a recognized therapy dog organization. Examples of these organizations are St. John Ambulance, Canadian Service Dog Foundation (CSDF), Delta, and Therapy Dog International (TDI).

The dog must complete 50 visits in order to apply for the badge. A visit will consist of one visit per facility. Therefore if you visit a nursing home and see ten different patients that will not be considered 10 visits but one.

In order to qualify for this badge you will need to provide a letter on the organization’s letterhead stating that you have completed your 50 visits.

Assistance Dogs

This category recognizes PWDs who work with persons with disabilities in order to help them live a more independent life.

In order to qualify for this badge you will need to provide a letter from a medical professional stating that this dog is required in order to help you live an independent life.

Search and Rescue Dogs

This category recognizes PWDs who work as Search and Rescue Dogs who are accredited by a National, Provincial or Local Search and Rescue Group. Examples of such groups are Search and Rescue Dogs (SAR), Canadian Service Dog Association (CSDA), National Search and Rescue Association of Canada (NSARDA) and FEMA.

A letter or copy of the official card must be submitted, indicating that the dog has passed the test and meets the test criteria for Search and Rescue. Organization contact name, address and phone number is required.

Send all the pertinent information to the program coordinator.

Remember

You will be reminded via an annual spring eblast to submit your application by mail or email to the the program coordinator.

The current program coordinator is Karen Matthews. Her address, and phone number are listed on the application form on the website, or she can be reached at karen@pwdcc.org.

https://pwdcc.org/club-info/the-pwdcc-achievement-program/

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Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada Balance Sheet

Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada

Profit and Loss by Class

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PWDCC CKC Scent Tria l

December 10, 2023

Result of PWDCC members

Passes

Keeper

Ridgehavne’s Keeper of the Stars

Karen Matthews

Reef

Pattedeau Crown Jewel Open Exteriors, Interior, Containers

Ann Wilson

Tango

Seabury Vulcan Last Tango for Ridgehaven Open Exterior

Karen Matthews

Ivy

Claircreek Elegant Ivy Novice Containers

Daphne Porter

Riley

Lunanova’s “Little Bear’ Riley Ross

Novice Interior

Joanne Gaulton

Journey

Ridgehaven’s Unexpected Journey Instinct, Novice Containers, Exterior Interior

Lorie Crouch

For those unfamiliar with Scent Detection Trials from the CKC website:

Scent Detection

A fun event open to all dogs to enjoy the challenge of locating a scent and communicating with their handler that the scent has been located. The trial is done in a variety of environments allowing a dog to use their strongest natural sense.

How it Works

There are five classes, starting with the entry-level “instinct” class, and in ascending order the novice, open, excellent, and master classes. Each class tests the dog’s ability at a new, more challenging level, encouraging greater perseverance and focus on fine-tuning of olfactory senses. The scent source may be within a container - the only option for the instinct levelinterior of a building, or exterior - the great outdoors!

Dogs will be divided into height divisions within the classes based on the height indicated on the entry form. Titles are awarded upon the dog acquiring the required number of qualifying scores within the class entered.

How to Get Started

You can start by watching a demo test in our Scent Detection Videos, but the best way to learn about dog sports is to try it for yourself! Join a Scent Detection Sanction Match - a friendly competition for any one to come and learn how to take part. Try it out at at any of the locations below. Signing up for a Sanction Match is easy - in most cases all you have to do is show up on event day! Contact the host club for full registration and event details.

To find an upcoming test near you, visit CanuckDogs.com.

Where do I find the Scent Detection Rules & Regulations?

The Scent Detection Rulebook is now available through the CKC order desk and online under Forms>Shows & Trials > Event Rules & Regulations > Scent Detection Rules & Regulations.

Where can I get the Scents required to hold the event?

For your convenience, The Canadian Kennel Club Basic Kits (For Instinct, Novice, Open and Excellent Classes) and the Master Kits (For Master Class) are available for purchase from Leerburg. Or, the oil scents can be sourced locally.

Reef giving her final indication with Ann Wilson

Riley in the scent cone and about to locate the source with Joane Gaulton Tango working every inch of the char to locate the scent and Karen Matthews.

Tango indicating she has found the scent with Karen Matthews. Journey checking 36” high hide on the school house and Lorie Crouch.

Keeper doing a container search with Karen Matthews. Secnt Trial photos © Connie Smith Photography

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Crufts results

Saturday March 10, 2024

Congrats to all Exhibitors and Winners on the day.

Portuguese Water Dog Judge Mr E Engh, Norway

Dog Challenge Certificate

Ch Belleville Anjo Negro

Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate

Ch/can/am Ch Rarjo Quicksilver

Mr B C & Ms L G & Miss M Williams & Newton & Slack

Bitch Challenge Certificate

Se/no/dk/fi/pt/int Ch Aquafortis Inc Aquatass

Mrs E Henry\

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate

Hun/rom Ch Bella Ortipo Black Sk/hr/h Jch

Miss M Gálos

Best Of Breed

Ch Belleville Anjo Negro

Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan

Best Puppy

Se/no/dk/fi/pt/int Ch Aquafortis Inc Aquatass

Mrs E Henry

Best Veteran

HUN/ROM CH Bella Ortipo Black SK/HR/H JCH

Miss M Gálos

Veteran Dog

1st CH/CAN/AM CH Rarjo Quicksilver

Mr B C & Ms L G & Miss M Williams & Newton & Slack

Puppy Dog

1st Rarjo Captain Curl Macduff

Mr B C & Ms L G Williams & Newton

2nd Belleville Addicted to You

Ms C Purcell

Junior

1st Obey Your Gay Nadarium N Dk Jch Njw-23

Njubjv-23

Mr E S Prydz

2nd Belleville Salva Vidas

Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan

3rd Rarjo The Great Wave Macduff

Mr B C & Ms L G Williams & Newton

Post Graduate Dog

1st Auldhelm Charmed One

Mrs G R & Mrs D A Mardle & Barton

2nd Micador Will I Am

Miss Mcfarlane

Limit Dog

1st Ricci José of Joseiki

Mrs J Graham

2nd Micador Will I Am

Miss Mcfarlane

Open Dog

1st Ch Belleville Anjo Negro

Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan

2nd Ch/int/ir Ch Gemson Alfamar of Oldeely

Mr N & Mrs W J Smith

3rd No/se/dk/fi/pt/es/gi Ch Aquafortis Robel

The One

Mrs R & Mr T Kristiansen

Reserve

4th Ch Oakholme Imperial Wizard Awb ShCEx

Dr J Smith

Very Highly Commended

5th Pt Ch Lunalah

Mr Happy Miss C Hulford

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

1st Ch/int/ir Ch Gemson Alfamar of Oldeely

Mr N & Mrs W J Smith

2nd Pt Ch Lunalah Mr Happy

Miss C Hulford

3rd Jonatan Rarach Z Kasetek Miss Wlckova

Reserve

4th Micador Will I Am Miss Mcfarlane

Veteran Bitch

1st Se/no/dk/fi/pt/int Ch Aquafortis Inc Aquatass

Mrs E Henry

2nd Ch Belleville Anjo De Noite

Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan

3rd Ch/int/ir Ch Auldhelm Xquisite ShCM

Mr N & Mrs W J Smith

Reserve

4th Port Ch/ir Ch Gemson Paloma Mrs J Johns

Very Highly Commended

5th Ch Auldhelm Bizzy Lizzie

Mrs G R & Mrs D A Mardle & Barton

Puppy Bitch

1st Belleville Snooze You Lose at Submaroo

Dr J Smith

2nd Rarjo Macduff Making Waves with Megulcie

Mr B C & Miss L G & Miss M D Williams

& Newton & Slack

3rd Belveduese over The Rainbow of Joseiki

Mrs J Graham

Junior Bitch

1st Berglyngens Charming Heroes Anna Hu Jrch

Mrs Heidi Sandersen

2nd Barqueiro Avela

Miss N A Bradley

Post Graduate Bitch

1st Majesixs Flaming Hot TAF

Mrs S Williams

2nd Auldhelm Miss Marple

Mrs G R & Mrs D A Mardle & Barton

3rd Oldeely Leal Cascata

Miss Wlckova

Limit Bitch

1st Boa Felicidade Kristal Amarela Da Beleza

Mr D & Mrs A Samuelson

2nd PWinterkloud True Thinkin

Miss S Mcgill

3rd Belleville Crazy in Love of Belezaflor

JW Mrs L & Mr J Kirk

Reserve

4th Kitty Ortipo Black

Mr Bp Bécsi-Petermann

Very Highly Commended

5th Grandways Exquisite Black

Mrs C A & Mr D Green

Open Bitch

1st Hun/rom Ch Bella Ortipo Black Sk/hr/h Jch

Miss M Gálos

2nd N/s/dk Uch All The Single Ladies Nadarium

Njubv-23 Mr E S Prydz

3rd Ch Belleville A Song for You Mrs C & Mr E Thompson-Morgan & Morgan

Reserve

4th N/s/dk Uch Nia Jax Nadarium, Njv-19

Mr E S Prydz

Very Highly Commended

5th Breezelyn Top Hat N’tails Mrs J & Mrs A Pike & Carter

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

1st Oldeely Hope and Glory

Mr N & Mrs W J Smith

2nd Ch/int/ir Ch Auldhelm Xquisite ShCM

Mr N & Mrs W J Smith

PWDCC Board Meeting Minutes

January 9, 2024

Approved February 11, 2024

A meeting of the PWDCC board was held on the Zoom Conference platform on January 9th 2024 at 7:35 PM EST.

Roll Call

Present Catherine Gadd, Diane Dirsus, Lorie Crouch, Roy Vokes, Denyse Martin, Michelle Hammerschmidt, Mindy Selby (Past President), Karen Matthews (Guest)

Absent Jennifer Byers

Approval Of Minutes

Approval Of Agenda

Denyse requested an addition regarding a board member required on the Western Branch. Agenda approved PWDCC Treasurer's Report, December 31, 2023

Roy pointed out discrepancies in the water trial budget and final numbers. Diane requested the lines to be sent to her and she will investigate and discuss with Roy.

AGM

Catherine sought guidance on the upcoming AGM process and reports. Mindy emphasized that only active committees should submit reports. It was decided the Zoom invite will be sent to membership 2 weeks prior to the meeting with a reminder 3 days prior. Mindy will read her President report at the meeting.

Committees

Volunteer positions are currently being updated by Roslyn Eskind. Michelle volunteered to be board liaison for the conformation committee and also will join rescue as the western representative.

Lorie volunteered for board liaison for Membership. There was some confusion about people on certain committees who had not volunteered. Catherine will investigate this further.

2024 National Specialty

Denyse Martin agreed to be board liaison for the committee with members

Mindy Selby and Roslyn Eskind. It is hoped that a Scent Trial will be added to other planned events if a facility can be found.

Merchandise

Karen reported that there is approx. $2,500 worth of merchandise in sizes that are not selling. Karen suggested selling these items at a reduced price. For future ordering it was decided by the team that the variety of items would be greatly reduced to avoid excess stock. Roy offered support in developing new ideas and getting advice from another supplier. Karen has been invited to join the February meeting to discuss plans for merchandise.

Water Trial Committee

The PWDCA WTC have made significant changes to the manual for 2024.Once they have been approved by the PWDCA board they will be distributed to PWDCC and will necessitate substantive editing. In the past Roslyn has made the changes and Pat Vokes proofread. Lorie will check with them both to see if they would be agreeable to continue with this.

Membership

Catherine asked the board to come up with some ideas to increase numbers to discuss at a brainstorming session during the February meeting.

ADDED AGENDA ITEM: WESTERN BRANCH

Denyse and Mindy will discuss if a board member is required on the Branch. No other business Meeting adjourned at 8:39pm EST

Next Meeting(S)

AGM January 30 at 7:30 EST

Monthly board meeting February 13 7:30 EST.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Approved March 12, 2024

Call to Order

President Catherine Gadd called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm EST.

Roll Call

Present Lorie Crouch, Tan Crombie, Diane Dirsus, Catherine Gadd, Denyse

Martin, Mindy Selby (Past President), Roy Vokes

Regrets Jennifer Byers, Michelle Hammerschmidt, Karen Matthews (guest)

Approval of Agenda

Catherine advised that the merchandise item under Business Arising will be deferred to the March meeting as Karen Matthews was unable to attend.

Catherine called for any questions to be shared with Karen in advance.

Diane requested that the Treasurer’s Report be moved to the end of the agenda.

A motion to approve the agenda as amended was moved by Roy and seconded by Lorie. The agenda was approved as amended.

Approval of Last Meeting’s Minutes

January 9, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes (previously circulated)

A motion to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2024 Board meeting was moved by Diane and seconded by Lorie. The minutes were approved. Tan will share with Roslyn for the Waterlog.

PWDCC Treasurer's Report, February 29, 2024

January 30, 2024 AGM Draft – for review only

Tan confirmed the reference to the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) will be removed from the draft minutes under the Report of the Treasurer. The PWDCC is not incorporated.

The minutes of the January 30, 2024 AGM will be approved at the next AGM.

Report of the Secretary

Directors were asked for input to the Board’s annual work plan. This document will be added to over the coming months.

The date of the next AGM was discussed. Ideally, this occurs at the national speciality but it was noted how difficult it is to schedule an AGM amongst events and venues of the speciality. To coincide with year-end financials, a date of Tuesday, October 29, 2024 was proposed and approved. In accordance with the bylaws, meeting notification will be shared with members at the end of August 2024.

Tan will be collecting information from all directors in order to confirm club changes with the CKC, collect signed confidentiality forms and communication preferences.

Committee Reports

Rescue no report

Complaints no report

Breeder no report

Water Trial Catherine confirmed the PWDCC Water Trial Manual is being updated. It is currently in the proofreading stage and once ready, will be sent to all members. Members of the PWDCC Water Trial Committee will be attending a PWDCA informational Zoom meeting on changes to the water trial manual on March 3.

New Business

The Board brainstormed challenges and opportunities for member retention. Areas for further discussion include demonstrating the benefits and reasons for a national club, encouraging puppy members to retain their membership and looking at options for a dual membership for western members. The breeder listing requirements for the PWDCC website will also be reviewed as the one-year trial period has ended.

Catherine will share the last members’ survey for information. There may be topics for sharing information either through the Waterlog or Zoom information sessions.

An email blast will be sent to members whose membership expired Dec 31st and are currently within the three month “grace” period for renewals.

Report of the Treasurer

The Board discussed an investment policy as raised at the January AGM. Diane described some of the realities of spending for the PWDCC and the need to have cash available at short notice, for example, for a rescue situation. Current short term investment rates are very similar to those for high interest savings accounts which are safe and highly liquid.

A motion was made to adopt an investment policy of retaining cash in a high interest savings account. It was moved by Roy and seconded by Lorie. The motion was approved.

Diane walked directors through the monthly financial report which is published in the Waterlog and responded to questions. Diane confirmed that signing authorities have been updated to reflect the new Board President.

Next Meeting

Future meeting dates in March, April and May were discussed. The April date will need to be rescheduled. Tan will canvass Board members.

The Board will meet next on March 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm EDT.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Denyse and second by Diane. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 pm.

New member applications

October 1, 2023 to April 1, 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.

Vern Bastable

611 Sunrise Close SW Turner Valley, AB

T0L 2A0

Stephen Brazel

28 Kierlands Rd.

Barrie, ON L4N 6G5

Wanda Cale

107 Duncan Norrie Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K2

Barbra McCaffrey 232 Miskow Close Canmore, AB T1W 3G7

Nicola Munro

106 College St. Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4T7

Rachelle Nordlund

364 Maple St.

Russell, ON K4R 1B5

Terrie Pitts

871 West Pennant Rd.

West Pennant, NS B3V 1M4

Jacquelene Seigel

3540 Plymouth Rd.

Victoria, BC V8P 4X4

Bev Wicks

1038 North Mudrew

Lake Rd.

Gravenhurst, ON P1P 0E1

Victoria Winter

7 Bayswater Rd.

Trenton, ON K8V 5P5

WAT E R L O G E DI TOR:

Rosly n E s k i nd can b e re ach e d a t rosly n@ p wdcc org or 4 1 6 - 58 0 - 4 3 9 5

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. 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.

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 pro See the Rescue pages on the club website for more information.https://pwdcc.org/rescue/

The PWDCC Breeder Program

The PWDCC has as a core objective “to encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Portuguese Water Dogs”

The PWDCC has over the years evolved a Breeder Program:

• To promote ethical breeding practices;

• To support our member breeders;

• To help the public source ethical breeders;

The Breeder Program consists of

• a Breeder List

• Available Puppies List

• Puppy Membership for Breeder Puppies

Originally the program was a simple website listing of a breeder with a link to the breeder’s webpage. The charge for this was $150.00 a year which funded our Rescue Program. Note, all PWDCC member breeders are obligated to take back their dogs should re-homing be needed, or pay the club $500.00 if the breeders can’t, for whatever reason, personally take responsibilty for re-homing the dog and needs the club to take the dog into Rescue.

However, it became apparent that breeders using this listing were not always in compliance with our Code of Ethics, not always testing breeding dogs, breeding underage dogs, sharing leads from the web listing with other non members.

To mitigate these issues and assure accountablity the current program was developed.

The Breeder Committee proposed a one year trial September 1, 2022 for a Breeder Program and the Board approved the Program under the following criteria:

• Re-instating a breeder list with the following conditions:

• No charge for the Breeder webpage listing

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

All litters must be posted on the Available Puppies webpage (where are health testing is posted for the sirer and dam) ($20.00 per litter). There is no limit to the number of litters posted per year.

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 must 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 a participant on the breeder list must only breed with breeders where the bitch is fully health tested

Non-compliance

Compliance is verified by checking the CKC stud dog directory (released typically in August the following year) and non-compliance will result in immediate removal from the PWDCC Breeder List and Available Puppy List with no refunds.

Non compliance is:

• Not reporting a litter.

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

• Not registering a litter

• Opps litters, that is, litters unintentionally bred, where the sire and dam are not fully health tested, will result in the following:

• First oops litter, must be reported

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

• 3rd opps litter, no longer eligible.

The PWDCA has migrated their health database to the group who run http://www.bernergarde.org/DB/Default

This database, https://pwdcahld.org, is public but the PWDCA will still have two levels of access, public where you can look up the dog’s pedigree and the password protected area where all information will be accessible.

Breeders are encouraged to use this database which has much improved functionality and incudes a COI and pedigree function.

A breeder who wants to participate applys with the Breeder list form and then, when they have a litter, send in the Available Litter form, both are available on the membership pages of the club website https://pwdcc.org/club-info/membership-application/

We’re also mindful of accountability. The Breeder List is not an endoresement of any Breeder. This list is provided as a service to the public and our Breeder Members. It’s important for prospective puppy owners to research any breeder they contact, our Buyer Beware and New Puppy pages help in accessing a reputable breeder.

This list is not an endorsement of any individual breeder, but each breeder listed has agreed to follow to requirements of the program.

In addition the club has asked for input from member breeders and is open to suggestions to improve the program. Contact Roslyn Eskind with any suggstions, roslyn@pwdcc.org, subject: Breeder program.

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, GCN, 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, see www.pwdcc.org/events for registration and details

April 28 Scent Detection Trial for All Breeds sponsored by the PWDCC PWDCC Jane Book School, Beamsville Ontario contact Karen Matthews for more information, karen@pwdcc.org

May 11 Dry Land Training Camps PWDCC 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Canine Academy 10463 Guelph Line, Campbellville, Ontario, Canada

July 6 PWDCC Water Camps in Ontario PWDCC 9:00am - 4:30 pm

Laurel Creek Conservation Area Waterloo, Ontario. For more information contact Carolynne Issa, lunanovapwds@rogers.com

July 27 PWDCC Ontario Water Trial Prep Day PWDCC 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Laurel Creek Conservation Area Waterloo, Ontario. For more information contact Carolynne Issa, lunanovapwds@rogers.com

Aug 2 - 5 2024 PWDCC National Specialty PWDCC

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 PWDCC

Laurel Creek Conservation Area Waterloo, Ontario. For more information contact Carolynne Issa, lunanovapwds@rogers.com

Sept 21 - 22 PWDCC British Columbia Water Trials

Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park British Columbia. For more information contact Michelle Hammerschmidt, michelle@pwdcc.org

Nov. 22 - 25 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 Anericas. Judge and Booster date to come.

Alberta Portuguese Water Dog Club Events

Waterwork Dryland Training APWDC

Come out and learn what PWD waterwork is all about and for the more experienced PWDs and handlers, come practice in an indoor facility. 2 - 4pm. Email apwdcinfo@gmail.com for more information

Mar 3

April/May

Feb 18

Mar 17

Apr 28

Calgary 9 - 11am

Calgary Date & time to be determined. RSVP will be required.

Edmonton 1pm – 4pm

Edmonton 1pm – 4pm

Edmonton Date & time to be determined

April 13-14 Spring Scent Detection CKC Trial hosted by APWDC

De Winton, AB All levels will be offered over the two day trial. Signup for the trial will be done through dogshow.ca. Email mia.staysko@gmail.com for more information

May 4 Saskatoon Working Herding Association & Hub City Kennel & Obedience Club Booster APWDC Warman, SK The APWDC is pleased to consider the judging of Laurel Deptuch as a BOOSTER in the Saskatoon . Working Herding Association conformation show for our breed. Prizes and rosettes will be awarded to the winners of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Male, Winners Female, Select Male, Select Female, Best Puppy, Best Veteran and Best Baby Puppy. As well, we are offering prizes and rosettes in the Hub City Kennel Club Obedience and Rally Trail as follows: Highest Qualifying PWD overall in Obedience and High Qualifying Score in each of the 6 official classes (Nov A&B, Open A&B, Utility A&B) and in Rally, High Qualifying Score in each of the 8 official classes (Nov A&B, Intermediate, Adv A&B, Exc A&B and Masters).

Signup for the dog show will be handled through dogshow.ca Email kbutkovic@gmail.com for more information

June 15 APWDC Fun Day APWDC

Lacombe, AB

Come out for a Fun day of activities. More information to follow with potential activities including learn to swim, dock diving, water retrieve, dryland water training, agility (outdoor), scent work, games, used equipment sale/exchange and more. Become an APWDC member to sign up and attend.Email apwdcinfo@gmail.com for more information

July 11-14 Water Camp APWDC

Gleniffer Lake near Innisfail, AB Jenna Bullis will be back for another year as our coach and instructor for Water Work. Become an APWDC member to sign up and attend. Email apwdcinfo@gmail.com for more information.

Aug 16-18 Water Trial* APWDC

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

Sept 21-22 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