November 2011 - Cook Inlet Kennel Club

November, 2011
2011 Board Members
President— Carolyn Tolson
(745-2322)
V-President—Cheri Hagen
Treasurer—Kristine Asay
Corresponding Secretary—
Linda Cunningham
Recording Secretary Gretchen Keim
Directors Mike Chester
Rene’e Clayton
Judi Rideout
Jon Zylstra
Volume 3 Issue 11
The
Cook Inlet Kennel Club
GAZETTE
MEET THE BREED
2011 Committee Chairs
Judges Committee—
Casey Hessinger
Training Committee—Gretchen
Keim
Show Committee— Carolyn Tolson
Hospitality Committee -
THE CZECHOSLOVKIAN VLCAK
History
In the year 1955 a biological experiment took place in the CSSR of that
time, namely, the crossing of a German Shepherd Dog
with a Carpathian
wolf. The experiment
established that the
progeny of the mating
of male dog to female
wolf as well as that of
male wolf to female
dog, could be reared.
The vast majority of
the products of these
matings possessed
the genetic requirements for continuation
of breeding. In the year 1965, after the
ending of the experiment, a plan for
the breeding of this new breed was
worked out. This was to combine the
usable qualities of the wolf with the
favorable qualities of the dog. In the
year 1982, the Ceskoslovenský Vlciak,
through the general committee of the
breeders’ associations of the CSSR of
that time, was recognized as a
national breed (FCI).
As a working dog…
Originally bred for working border patrol (tracking and apprehension) in
Czechoslovakia in the 1950's.
Currently used in Europe and the
United States for search and rescue,
tracking, obedience, agility, drafting,
herding, and working dog sport
(Schutzhund).
Bred for versatility and hardiness in
harsh elements
Bred from CSSR government crosses of
the famed working lines Z Pohranicni
Straze of German Shepherd Dogs, and
the Carpathian Wolf
More independent in
nature than
many other
working
breeds
Excellent
choice for
tracking or
trailing sport/
work, or as a
companion for
active owners
who enjoy
spending time doing outdoor activities
such as biking, running, or hiking
Appearance
Overall: Czechoslovakian Vlcaks should
resemble the Carpathian Wolf in appearance - lean, weatherproof, courageous in
expression
Size: Males over 25.5 inches and at least
57 pounds, females over 23.5 inches and
at least 44 pounds
Color:Yellow gray or silver gray (wolf
gray) are preferred colors, dark grey is
also acceptable Light, expressive mask,
chest, belly and underside of legs, black
tip on tail Black nails
Face: Light, expressive mask with black
lips and nose
Small, erect triangular ears
Eyes are yellow to amber, dark brown is
penalized, all other colors are a disqualification
Large white teeth with a full, scissor biteCont. on Page 3
Earthdog Committee Carolyn Tolson
Agility Committee—Carolyn Tolson
COME JOIN US AT OUR
NEXT GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP
MEETING!
November 1st at 7:00 P.M.
Inside this issue:
General Meeting Minutes
2
Board Meeting Minutes
2
Meet the Breed
3
Upcoming Events
3
Advertising Rates
3
Calendar
4
Book Review
5
Meet the Member
5
Dues Renewal Form
6
Plaque Award Form
7
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General Membership Meeting
October 4, 2011
Training Committee-Puppy class was
changed to Monday nights to draw more
interest. Will start 10/17/11 @ 7:00. Rally
class is happening on Sundays. Agility will
start 10/5/11 @ Sirius Ranch.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Legislative Committee-No report
Judi Rideout make a motion to accept the
minutes as published, Cheri Hagen seconded. Motion passed.
Judges-People to transport the judges is still
needed, next meeting will be held after the
November show.
President’s Report-Premium out for November; received check from BaRay for
$694.60 for the July shows.
New Members Readings
1st Readings
-Tanya Tresino Coffey
-Robert & Victoria Preston
Corresponding Secretary’s Report
-Enstar Bill
-Receipt for Raven Hall
-Features for Wells Fargo card holders
flyer
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Show-everything is set for November.
Trailer will be taken over on 11/3/11,
need some strong bodies to help move the
mats. Set up for the show will be 11/4/11
@ 10:00 am. Jeanne Hale is doing hospitality and needs some volunteers for
food. Ring stewards for all events are
still needed.
Board Meeting
Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm.
Cheri Hagen made a motion to accept the
Minutes as published. Christine Asay
seconded. Motion passed.
President’s Report-The ring stewarding
class went well and had really good handouts.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report
-Well Fargo deposit correction
-Wells Fargo Market Account statement
-Wells Fargo Checking account statement
-MEA bill
-MTA Capital Credits
-MTA Bill
-Esquire Insurance packet
-Photo album of group winners and HIT
from August show
-Revisions to November premium from
BaRay
Treasurer’s ReportCommittee Reports
Show-The mats and trailer will be dropped
off Thursday, 11/3/11 @ 10:00. Set up
will be Friday, 11/4/11 @10:00. The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Alaska and the
Rottweiler Club of Alaska have both vol-
2nd Readings
-Victoria McConnell
Welcome new members!
2012 Board Nominations
President-Carolyn Tolson
Vice President-Cheri Hagen
Recording Secretary-Kathy Kochendorfer
Treasurer-Christine Asay
Corresponding Secretary-Linda Cunningham
Board-Mike Chester, Jon Zylstra, Gretchen
Keim, Judi Rideout
his hotel refund.
New Business
Motion was made and approved to purchase a
laser printer for the Agility trials. Will cost
approx. $99 from Costco.
Match-Will be held 11/20/11. Rally and Obedience will be held in the morning, conformation in the afternoon. Will again have a
Thanksgiving theme.
Ring stewarding class will be held 10/8/11 @
6:30.
Christmas party-will be held 12/11/11 @ 2:00.
Kathy Kochendorfer will coordinate.
Renee Clayton made a motion to adjourn.
Cheri Hagen seconded. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen Keim
Unfinished Business
Lab Jewelry/ Trophies-Still hasn’t turned up.
Please keep your eyes open for it.
Christine Asay sent Jack Ireland a check for
unteered for help with set up and take down.
Training-Agility brought in $410. Splitting
the profits with Sirius gave CIKC $205.00
The Puppy Class brought in $225. Rally
class is going well. Would like to offer
Agility run through on a more regular basis.
There will be an Obedience and Rally run
though on 10/29/11. Trainers are needed
for winter classes after the first of the year.
It was also discussed that since there is only
one member currently serving on the Training Committee, those people interested in
teaching or assisting with a class should
bring it up to the Board for approval instead
of going to the committee. Gretchen Keim
is still a point of contact for training related
topics and any questions.
Legislative-No Report
Judges-No Report
Agility-Would like to offer fun runs once a
month, schedule to follow. Future Agility
Trial dates: November 11th, 12th, and 13th
2011; December 30th, 31st 2011 and January
1st 2012. Committee would like to hold
more trials on May 4th, 5th, and 6th 2012.
Unfinished Business
Mats-Some are still available for purchase.
$35.00 for the long ones, $25.00 for the
medium ones.
Lab Trophies-Judi Rideout made a motion to
pay half of the $200 value. Jon Zylstra seconded. Motion passed.
New Business
Building Cleaning-Please make sure you
vacuum or sweep up the building after you
use it. Please check for tossed bait and hairballs.
Cheri Hagen made a motion to adjourn, Jon
Zylstra seconded. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gretchen Keim
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Volume 3 Issue 11
Meet the Breed:
The Czechoslovakian Vlcak
Movement: Dogs pace at slow speeds.
They have a long, ground-covering, swift
trot, and are tenacious canterers.
Feet should remain close to
ground, with neck
carried forward
and tail held
straight down, or
raised in a "sickle"
shape (not curled)
when excited
Coat - Thick, differs in summer
and winter when
a thick undercoat
is present. Heavy
shedders, similar
to a German
Shepherd Dog.
Temperament
Extremely loyal to their family (including
children, with proper supervision and socialization)
Suspicious and aloof towards strangers
Early socialization and training is very important
Fearless and courageous
Highly intelligent, versatile and curious with proper training Vlcaks can excel in
many different types of activities. Obedient
with quick reactions Highly energetic - need
lots of daily exercise and stimulation to
prevent destructive behavior. Can have a
dominant and independent personality.
May have prey drive towards small animals. Not recommended for first time owners.
Health
Hardy and healthy breed. Dogs should be
checked for canine hip dysplasia, elbow
dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and
CERF (eye) tested prior to breeding; new
owners should verify these results with
their breeder before
purchasing a puppy.
Known cases of pituitary dwarfism exist; a
genetic test exists,
but not is not currently available in the
United States. Rare
and isolated cases of
cardiac problems,
seizure disorder, and
EPI have been documented.
DNA testing required
by AKC prior to registering litters from imported parents.
Breeders should be
aware of the Wright's
co-efficient of sire and dam prior to
breeding, and breed for healthy genetic
diversity. As a rare breed, it is very important that breeders limit the amount of
line-breeding/inbreeding to preserve the
health and genetic integrity of our breed.
Vlcaks are a very energetic breed, and
benefit from a high-quality dog food that
will provide them with the calories they
need. That said, the Vlcak is a lean
breed, and should not carry much fat.
In the US…
There are approximately 50 Czechoslovakian Vlcaks residing in the United
States, in 16 different states (2011).
The first, unofficial gathering of Czechoslovakian Vlcaks and their owners took
place amongst 7 owners and 6 Vlcaks in
the summer of 2008, in Wintergreen,
Virginia. The Czechoslovakian Vlcak has
been recorded in the American Kennel
Club (AKC) Foundation Stock Service
(FSS) since 2001. Czechoslovakian
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Upcoming Events
CIKC Conformation/Obedience/
Rally—November 5 & 6, Raven
Hall, Palmer
CIKC Agility— November 11, 12
& 13—Sirius Ranch, Wasilla
CIKC Conformation/Obedience/
Rally Fun Match November
20—CIKC Building, Palmer
CIKC Agility—December 30 &
31—Sirius Ranch, Wasilla
AKKC/KKC—Conformation
January 28 & 29, 2012—Egan
Center, Anchorage
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NOVEMBER 20, 2011
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COOK INLET KENNEL CLUB, INC.
PO Box 873432
Wasilla AK 99687
This is the official newsletter of Cook Inlet Kennel Club, Inc. The purpose of this newsletter
is to inform and educate those interested in the sport of Purebred Dogs. Cook Inlet Kennel
Club provides this information for educational purposes and assumes no liability for its use.
Materials herein represent the opinion of the individual authors, and are not necessarily
endorsed by the editor or Cook Inlet Kennel Club, Inc.
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Monthly Schedule
November 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
General Meeting Agility Class
Sirius Ranch
7:00 p.m.
Show n Go
7:00 p.m.
Show Set Up
10:00 a.m.
Obedience/Rally
Trial—Raven
Hall
8
9
10
11
12 Agility Trial
Agility Class
Sirius Ranch
Show n Go
7:00 p.m.
Agility Trial
Sirius Ranch
Sirius Ranch
Conformation
Class Rene’e
Clayton 4—6
18
19
6
7
Confromation
Show—Raven
Hall
Puppy Class
7:00 p.m.
13 Rally Class
14
15 Board Meet-
16
17
10:00 a.m.
Conformation
Class 11:30 Laura
Brodigan
Puppy Class
7:00 p.m.
ing
7:00 p.m.
Agility Class
Sirius Ranch
Show n Go
7:00 p.m.
20
21
22
23
24
Fun Match
Puppy Class
7:00 p.m.
Agility Class
Sirius Ranch
Thanksgiving
No Show n Gos
27
28
29
Conformation
Class Rene’e
Clayton 4:00—
6:00
25
26
Conformation
Class Rene’e
Clayton 4:00—
6:00
30
Agility Class
Sirius Ranch
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Volume 3 Issue 10
MEET THE MEMBER
Editor’s Note: This is a new column devoted to getting to know our members. Each month a member
will be featured. Members will be chosen at random.
Name: Sandy Lappi
Breed(s) of dog currently owned: Portuguese Water Dogs
Breed(s) of dog owned in the past: German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Bernese Mt Dogs
Kennel Name (if you have one): Full
Sail
How long have you been in the sport of
dogs? 30 yrs.
How long have you been a member of
CIKC? Over 10
Are you a member of any other club
(breed or performance)? If so, which
ones? PWDCA
What accomplishments have you and
your dogs done in the past? CD’s,
CDX’s, Agility, PWDCA Water titles, Ch,
BIS Ch, multi Grp placements,
What are your goals for the future?
Same
What part of the sport (conformation,
obedience, rally, agility, earth dog, field
trials, lure coursing etc.) do you like the
best and why? All , ??
What do you feel is the most important
aspect of owning your breed(s)? like
temp, type etc
What health issues are in your breed(s)?
hips, eyes, ibd, cancer, allergies, ple, addisons, many 
What information would you want
someone interested in your breed(s)
know about it? They are a working breed,
energetic, can be guardy.. Needs lots of
social exposure.. Grooming .. Can be
brawlers.
Any other comments you would like to
provide for the newsletter? Not a dog for
everyone, energetic but fun. Demanding of
attention, clowns, need social exp. And
obedience of some sort. Need a pack
leader, treated fairly… not a fluff puff, can
be brawlers!
Czechoslovakian Vlcak
BOOK REVIEW
Editor’s Note: This is a new addition to our newsletter. If you have read a book and would like to
submit a short review on it, please send to me at
[email protected] and I will include it in an
upcoming newletter.
Review written by: Cheri Hagen
My review this month is
on the book Structure in
Action, The Makings of a
Durable Dog written by
Pat Hastings with Wendy
E. Wallace, DVM, cVA
and Erin Ann Rouse.
Vlcaks have been able to compete in AKC Companion Events
since January 1, 2010.
The Czechoslovakian Vlcak has
been recognized by the UKC
since 2006.
The first UKC Championship Title
awarded to a Czechoslovakian
Vlcak was given in 2009.
The first litter was bred in the
United
States
in
2009.
The book is written in
clear, precise language
that will help anyone, from novice to long time
breeder/dog owner understand the various parts of
the dog and how they all interconnect to create a
healthy canine athlete. Correct structure as well as
faults are discussed and the risks of these faults are
clearly explained. The book uses pictures and
diagrams to visually explain both the good and the
bad.
The book has an appendix which outlines the Necessary Structural Attributes needed for each type of
activity that you may want to participate in with
your dog. The appendix also indicates where the
information regarding the correct structure can be
found in the book.
I have enjoyed this book and use it as a reference
often when explaining structure to people newer to
the dog world. I definitely would recommend
adding this to your reference library.
This book is available from Dogwise.com.
Lexi
Owned by Jeanette Gardiner
COOK INLET KENNEL CLUB
DUES STATEMENT
This is the Official Billing for Membership Dues and Key Renewal
Yearly Individual Membership
$20.00
Yearly Family or Couple Membership
$25.00
Yearly Junior Membership (under 18)
$10.00
Building Key Fees
Key Renewal
New Key
$100.00 per Year
$100.00 per Year Plus $10.00 Key Deposit
NOTE: Key Fees are optional. If you do not want to renew your key, please return it to the Treasurer or any Club Officer.
Membership Dues & Key Fees are due ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1. A MEMBERSHIP WILL BE CONSIDERED LAPSED AND AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED IF SUCH DUES REMAIN UNPAID AFTER
JANUARY 31. Please complete the form below and include it with your payment. Persons joining the club at
the December meeting shall be exempt from paying dues for the following year. Mail your payment to the Cook
Inlet Kennel Club, PO Box 873432, Wasilla, AK, 99687, or submit to the treasurer personally at one of the next
General Membership Meetings.
Please indicate the amount paid and update your mailing address below.
Name: ______________________________________________
Mailing Address __________________________ City _________________________ Zip ____________
E-mail Address _____________________________________________
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP:
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Breed(s): __________________________________________________________
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Total Submitted: _______________
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THE COOK INLET KENNEL CLUB
Christmas Party Awards Application
Deadline for submitting is Nov 28, 2011
Cook Inlet Kennel Club members are eligible to receive a plaque for AKC titles earned during 2011. The plaques are awarded
at the Christimas Party each year. If you would like to participate this year, please provide the following information to Kathy
Kochendorfer, 982-1503, PO Box 2484, Palmer, AK 99645 or [email protected]. Engraved plates for Non- AKC
titles are available for $6.00 per plate. Please include payment (to CIKC) with application.
Please attach a copy of the appropriate American Kennel Club Certificate with the application.
Owner's Name ____________________________________________________________________
Dog's Call Name ___________________________________________________________________
Dog's Registered Name ____________________________________________________________
Award Won _____________________________________________________________________
**Please Indicate whether you need the plaque, or just the engraved plate to hang on the plaque.
(Please Circle One) Thank You!
PLAQUE
ENGRAVED PLATE
Awards not presented at the Christmas Party will be available at CIKC during the General Meetings.
COOK INLET KENNEL CLUB
ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS PARTY
AND POTLUCK
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 11, 2011
2:00 P.M.
WE WILL HAVE A GIFT EXCHANGE – LIMIT $15.00 - $20.00. THINK DOGS.
PARENTS OF YOUNGER CHILDREN (UNDER12), BRING A GIFT FOR YOUR CHILD TO
OPEN.
AWARD PLAQUES WILL BE PRESENTED.
THE CLUB WILL PROVIDE TURKEY & HAM.CONTACT KATHY KOCHENDORFER FOR
WHAT TO BRING TO POTLUCK – 982-1503 or [email protected]