December 2010 - Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta


Newsletter of the Bulldog Club Of Metropolitan Atlanta DECEMBER / 2010
CLUB NEWS - UPDATES
NOTICE: NEXT CLUB MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011
Dekalb Animal Hospital
4070 Lawerenceville Highway
Tucker, Georgia
Officers & Board start at 6:30 pm
General Meeting starts at 7:00 pm
BCMA CHRISTMAS PARTY
A great time was had by all at the Lundmark’s home at the
annual club Christmas Party. Cheerful bulldoggers enjoyed
the evening with food, drinks, gifts, and companionship.
REMINDER: CLUB DUES
Notices have been mailed; Please remember to send your
2011 dues to the BCMA secretary, YOU are needed!
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO BCMA
MAIL TO: ANNETTE NOBLES
P.O. BOX 334 • COCHRAN, GA 31014
NEEDED: If you would like to share any information,
pictures, interesting family info, brags shopping sites
(web or otherwise), web sites, products, or books please
contact me at [email protected], or 478-396-9772.
Also, if you are interested in writing an article or doing
research for the newsletter, assistance is appreciated.
Remember I need for you to send me brags, even if I am at
the show, I do not always have time to go back and look at
results. Brags are not always show brags, submit any bully
accomplishments you would like to share
President - Alison Palmer
Vice President - Erin Lundmark
Secretary - Annette Nobles
Treasurer - Wayne Rush
CONGRATULATIONS
NEWLY ELECTED
OFFICERS AND
BOARD MEMBERS
– 2011 –
Board Members
Susan Goodman
Rosemary Logan
Kristen Miller
Vanessa Mosher
Joel Thomas
Editor - Annette Nobles
Design - Traci Bloodworth Thomas
BULLDOG BRAGS
ANNOUNCING 2010 CHAMPIONS
Finishing a dog to be recognized as an AKC Champion takes much research,
time, commitment, determination and love. Congratulations to the following
members on Champions they have finished during 2010.
Johnny and Bree Babb of Kosmic Bulldogs
CH KOSMIC’S GRIDIRON KAMIE ETHERIDGE
CH KABA’S KOSMIC ARACHNOPHOBIA (pictured above)
Ron Murphy and Judi Pavey
CH MURPHY’S LADY CHARMIN OF WINDSOR
CH IMPERIOUS DESIRABULL ON THE MARK
Roger and Tammy Turner of Bodacious Bulldogs
CH BODACIOUS MUSTANG SALLY (finished 2009)
Congratulations to Tim and Janel Gillis; their Avalons Blue Blood Bonny
Belle was Reserve Winners Bitch on Friday and Saturday of the Montgomery,
AL shows. Belle was Winners Bitch two days of the Savannah, GA shows and
Reserve Winners Bitch two days of the Savannah, GA shows.
Congratulations to Martin and Telitha Blackwood for a number of accomplishments. Their Grand Ch Itsa Brix (co-owned with Mary Grider) was an Award
of Merit winner during BCA Nationals week. The Blackwoods had several dogs
place in their class during Nationals week. Hetherbull Tmar Nono was 3rd
in her class, Carverbull Tmar Lil Gold Digger was 1st in the 12-18 month
class and was Reserve Winners Bitch at the Music City Specialty. Tmar Trimbull
Here Comes Trouble was 4th in her class; she also won sweepstakes at the
Music City Specialty Show.
A PUPPY’S CHRISTMAS POEM
REMEMBER MOXIE?
It’s the day before Christmas,
And all through the house
The puppies are squeaking
An old rubber mouse.
The wreath
merrily
Dowhich
youhad
remember
Moxie, the Bulldog girl owned by Clay and Bea Page?
Hung on the door
If you
recall Moxie was quite the performer in agility and obedience which is something
Is scattered
in pieces
All over the floor.
you rarely
hear about with Bulldogs. We’ve all cheered her on over the past few years as she has proven
The stockings
that hung
healthy
Bulldogs can excel in these areas. Moxie is back in the news boasting of a new Companion
In a neat little row
Now boast
a hole
in
Dog
Excellent
title. Moxie earned her CDX title on November 6, 2010 at the Sawnee Mountain Kennel
Each one of the toes.
Club Obedience trial. She took a first place in Open A out of 7 entries. She earned her second leg,
The tree was subjected
also with
To bright-eyed
whims,a first place, at the 2010 Bulldog Club of America Obedience trial during Nationals week on
And now, although splendid,
October
25, 2010 (and just missed High in Trial by 1/2 point). Her first leg was earned last year, also
It’s missing
some limbs.
with a first place (out of 5) at the Maury County Kennel Club of TN on March 22, 2009.
I catch them and hold them.
“Be good”, I insist.
They lick me, then run off
To see what
they’veismissed.
Moxie
now:
Sittingbullies Wildwood Mockingbird, CDX RE OAP OJP CGC TT Therapy
& AKC
And nowDog
as I watch
them Champion pointed! Moxie has also now become just the second Bulldog in history
The thought comes to me,
to hold
Open level AKC titles in both Obedience & Agility! The first was the Page’s beloved Bertha
That their’s
is the spirit
That Christmas
should
(deceased)be.
who is in the BCA Hall of Fame for Companion Events for her agility accomplishments.
Should Bea
children
and puppies
states,
“It was so heartwarming to view the plaque with Bertha’s name on it in the Gallery, and
Yet show us the way,
I am so grateful that the BCA is giving such well deserved recognition to Bulldogs that excel in
Obedience, Agility & Tracking”.
A HUGE congratulations to Bea and Moxie for their accomplishments!
* * Update from the BULLDOGGER * *
TO BCMA MEMBERS WHO ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE BCA
WE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION FROM THE EDITOR OF THE BULLDOGGER:
I’m already being asked when the December issue will be mailed,
so you will too. My response is that if all goes well,
everyone should have their copies before New Years.
The printer has the opening 224 pages. The only thing remaining
is the Council minutes which I anticipate will be here this week.
Best wishes this Holiday Season!
Ray Knudson, editor THE BULLDOGGER
DECE
MB
ER
ISS
UE
IS
ON TH
E WAY!
*These past covers were chosen at random for illustration purposes only
- Nancy Kay, DVM
HEALTH NEWS
DIALOGUE WITH
“THE DOC”
REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM SPEAKINGFORSPOT.COM
ACCESS TO “THE BACK” OF THE HOSPITAL
Care to tag along next time your pet is whisked to “the back” of the
veterinary clinic for an injection, a diagnostic test, or a nail trim?
Perhaps you are curious about what actually goes on “back” there.
Maybe you believe that your best buddy will feel more secure if you
are present. Whatever
the reason, know that if you desire to go where your pet goes and see
what your pet sees, this is a perfectly reasonable expectation in most circumstances.
YOUR REQUEST MIGHT BE DENIED IF:
• Your pet is better behaved without you there (all vets have experienced aggressive patients in the exam room who become gentle as lambs when separated from their humans).
• There is something going on that is private (for example, a grieving client)
or too graphic for you to see (trust your vet on this one).
• Your dog or cat will be in an area of the hospital that is off limits to humans. For example, in my hospital, in order to avoid radiation exposure, no one other than the patient is allowed in the room where X-rays are taken. Gentle sand bags are used for restraint along with mild sedation if needed.
• The staff is aware that you have a lot to say and no one will be able to get anything done because they will be too busy responding to your questions.
Admittedly, some vets simply don’t like having clients tag along. If your doc falls into this camp, some
patient persuading on your part may be necessary. Provide reassurances that you will be on your best
behavior and remind him or her that large animal vets do practically all of their work in front of their
clients. I happen to love when my clients wish to a company me into the bowels of the hospital. In fact,
I find myself inviting them to follow more often than they think to ask. I prefer they get a firsthand
look at what I am doing and seeing, rather than simply listening to my after-the-fact verbal description.
Admittedly, I’m proud of my facility and feel great when clients see our bustling staff, content patients
in clean, comfy cages, and state of the art diagnostic and patient monitoring equipment.
Before my clients step foot beyond the exam room, I gently coach them on the art of being unobtrusiveavoiding instructing nurses on how to restrain their pet and asking a bazillion questions while I am
performing a procedure. I always reserve the right to send clients back to the exam room if I perceive
that their anxiety level is becoming contagious, and I describe in advance what they will be seeing. This
deters some, which is a good thing- nothing like a fainting or vomiting client to get the day off to an
exciting start!
NOW, HERE’S WISHING YOU AND
YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS
ABUNDANT GOOD HEALTH!
BAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? DON’T FORGET YOUR POOCH!
Are you planning what you will be cooking and baking for family and friends?
If so, here are great recipes for your pooch too!
NOEL NIBBLES
FESTIVE COOKIES
2 tablespoons honey
3 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened chunky applesauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups water
3 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. In a
bowl, mix together honey, flour, baking powder,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Add water, applesauce
and egg and stir, mixing well. Add nuts.
Spoon into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup
two-thirds full. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on a rack and store in
sealed container.
Makes 16 muffins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large
mixing bowl, combine applesauce, egg, peanut
butter, vanilla and water. Mix well. Add flours,
corn meal, oats and peanuts and mix well to form
a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and
knead until thoroughly mixed together. Roll out
dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes. Place
on greased baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes
until lightly browned. Cool on rack.
Makes 30 cookies.
There is no faith which has never yet been broken,
except that of a truly faithful dog.
Konrad Lorenz
A PUPPY’S
CHRISTMAS POEM
It’s the day before Christmas,
And all through the house
The puppies are squeaking
An old rubber mouse.
The wreath which had merrily
Hung on the door
Is scattered in pieces
All over the floor.
The stockings that hung
In a neat little row
Now boast a hole in
Each one of the toes.
The tree was subjected
To bright-eyed whims,
And now, although splendid,
It’s missing some limbs.
picture from Charlene Munro
Doggy Humor
I catch them and hold them.
“Be good”, I insist.
They lick me, then run off
To see what they’ve missed.
And now as I watch them
The thought comes to me,
That their’s is the spirit
That Christmas should be.
Should children and puppies
Yet show us the way,
And teach us the joy
That should come with this day?
Could they bring the message
That’s written above,
And tell us that, most of all
Christmas is love.
Any websites, products, or books featured in this newsletter ARE
NOT solicitations or endorsements by the BCMA. They are
simply shared suggestions for products, sites, etc. that have
been enjoyed by various members. Opinions expressed in
this newsletter are those of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of its editor, the Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta, or its officers. The editor
or BCMA takes no responsibility for statements or claims
made in advertisements and reserves the right to reject or
edit all material. As with any medical advice please consult
with your veterinarian first.