THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.
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THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.
TM The Labrador THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC. Retriever Club QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER | SPRING 2015 Quarterly Inside This Issue: Summer 2014 Officers and Directors Submissions Deadline: 15th of March, June, September and December. Email your submissions to: [email protected] Inside This42 Issue: Spring 2015 President Fred Kampo From the Editor Vice President Frances O. Smith, DVM In Memorium Treasurer Lyn Yelton President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Kampo LRC Letter Secretary Nancy Brandow Vice President. . . . .Kampo . . . . Frances O. Smith, DVM Bragging Rights AKC Delegate Fred OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 4 5 A Letter from Our Club President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Versatile Producer of Merit 6 Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyn Yelton Directors: Conformation Certificate Eval at Natl WANTED: . . . . . . Brown, . . . . . . .Juxi . . . . Burr, . . . Nancy . . . . . . . . .Stake . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 MarilynSecretary Little, Glenda Don Brandow Amateur Brags Championship Juniors who Show Labs! Driggers, Anthony Emilio, Paul Foster, Yvonne Understanding Canine Epilepsy 8 AKC Delegate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Kampo Hays, Grayson Kelley, Marcia Lucas, Nina How to Handle a Seizure A Rescue Success Story. . . . . . . . . .Send . . . . .photos, . . . . . .wins, . . . . words . . . . . .of . .wis . . . . . . . 4 Mann, Debra Miller, Barbara Nowak, Kate In Your Dog 11 DIRECTORS dom for other Juniors! Simonds, Craig Stonesifer DVM, William AKC Rescue 12 2014Network NationalHighlights Specialty Obedience and Agility Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Juxi Carolyn Burr, Don Driggers, Anthony Speck,Glenda J. KentBrown, Sweezey, Tremer Book Review 13 Emilio, Paul Foster, Yvonne Hays, Grayson Kelley, 2014 National Specialty Marilyn Little, Marcia Lucas, Nina Mann, Barbara 2014 Florida Regional Specialty Results . . . club . . . . is . .having . . . . . .a . Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 If your Newsletter Staff 14 KateKuhn Simonds, William Speck, CraigSchedule Hunting Test or WC, please email Editor:Nowak, Meredith Chairs 15 Stonesifer DVM, J. Barb Kent Burri Sweezey, Carolyn Tremer.Committee Obedience/Rally Editor: Upland Hunt Test for Retrievers . . . . . . . it . .to . .the . . .newsletter . . . . . . . . staff . . . . for . . . . . . . . 11 The Singleton Syndrome 16 Director Emerita: Glenda MarianneBrown, Foote. Margaret Directors Emeriti: Regular Contributors: publication. Ad Rates 18 NelsonMarcia Sills Lucas, Wilson,John Dr. Morgan, Michael A. Woods, [email protected] 2015 National Specialty Schedule Club Contacts 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Gina Gross, Barb Burri, Linda Roberts Webmasters: Marcia Lucas, Ann Vaughn, Photos Marianne Foote Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith Kuhn NEWSLETTER STAFF National Specialty . . . . . . . . . .in . . this . . . .issue: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 contributed by: needs Volunteers Contributors Obedience/Rally Barb Burri, Toni Leitao, Lorraine Yu, Oversight Committee Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . .Barb Burri Lou Leitao, Misha Abbenhouse, LaMarianne Foote, Fran Smith, Regular Contributors . . .Fred . . . . .Kampo . . . Glenda Brown, vonne Hara, Christine Tye Margaret Wilson, Dr. Michael Woods, Time Zone Points Marcia of Contact: Lucas, Gina Gross, Barb Burri, Pacific Linda Roberts Nina Mann 2014 National Specialty Webmasters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcia Lucas, Stanwood, WA 98292 information is available online 360-629-7619 Ann Vaughn, Marianne Foote, Beth Baily OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Mountain Carolyn Tremer Foote, Fran Smith, Fred Kampo Marianne Lafayette, CO 80026 303-666-8054 NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS Central Marcia Lucas, Phyllis Giroux, DVM, Deb Hamele, Frances O. Smith DVM Nancy Brandow Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-744-2284 TIME ZONE POINTS OF CONTACT Eastern NancyPacific Brandow NinaME Mann Bradford, 04410 Stanwood, WA 98292 207-356-1353 360-629-7619 [email protected] Central Frances O. Smith DVM Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-744-2284 Eastern Mountain Regional Rescue Coordinators: Nancy Brandow Carolyn Tremer [email protected] Bradford, ME 04410 Lafayette, CO Combs 80026 207-356-1353 Eastern: Jennifer 303-666-8054 [email protected] Central: Deb Hamele & Sandy McMillan Mountain: Terri McFadden Pacific: Brandy Burton-Tarantino REGIONAL RESCUE COORDINATORS [email protected] Eastern: Jennifer Combs Central: Deb Hamele & Sandy McMillan Mountain: Terri McFadden Pacific: Brandy Burton-Tarantino The LRC, Inc, BOD, AKC.org, Canine Health Foundation, Nancy Brandow, Robin Anderson, Marcia Lucas, Retriever Life, Lorraine Yu at: www.thelabradorclub.com. Thanks to all the volunteers and we look forward to your participation THE LRC NEWS GOES SUBMISSIONS GREEN! We’re going electronic! DEADLINE: Eighth of February, SAVE PAPER and CONSERVE TREES! May, August and November So far, 51% of our renewing memEmail your submissions to: bers have GONE GREEN! [email protected] You can download your electronic newsletter off our website (www.thelabradorclub.com). Click the link for NEWSLETTER in the drop down menu then insert your member ID and password. SEND US YOUR BRAGS! Include a photo when possible. Help us go green—get your member If your club is having a Retriever Hunting Test or WC, ID and password from Joan Kerr jlkplease email it to the newsletter staff for publication. [email protected] Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 1 A Letter from our Club President February 10, 2015 To the Membership: As President of The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. I want to share information on the status of the Club’s attempts to respond to the problem regarding the registration of dogs as Labrador Retrievers with the dilute coat color identified as “silver.” In 1986 the Club attempted to have AKC deny registration of Labradors identified with the “silver” coat color. That did not happen after an AKC representative investigating the breeding facilities of the dogs exhibiting the dilute coat color made the decision to categorize the color as chocolate under the “other” option on the registration application. Subsequent generations of dogs carrying the dilute gene remain in breeding programs, many bred to recognized titled dogs. Scientific evidence has shown us that there is no evidence of a dilute gene in the coat color background of the Labrador Retriever. Despite the Parent Club’s multiple attempts to request that the American Kennel Club deny full registration to dogs exhibiting a dilute coat color, these dogs still remain in the breeding pool and kennels focusing on dilute coat colors proliferate. At this time, our best option to protect the gene pool for the Labrador Retriever is to encourage the use of the DNA test to identify carriers of the dilute gene. I want to urge each of you, especially those with active stud dogs, to have breeding stock tested for the dilute gene and include the information in your advertising. I am also suggesting that we add the test to the requirements for an LRC, Inc. Breeders’ Directory listing. Please share this with your local specialty club members. Comments can be posted on the Club’s Members Only Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/LRCinc/. Fred Kampo, Jr. President, The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. 2 The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 ANNOUNCEMENT By LRC Health Committee – Monday, May 12, 2014 VERY EXCITING NEWS — The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) has agreed to maintain a database of Labradors who have been permanently identified (microchip or tattoo) and have been tested for the d gene. Dogs having the genotype dd will be listed as affected, Dd as carriers of the dilute gene and DD as clear of the dilute gene. This is great news for us. The LRC, Inc. recommends the test from VetGen Laboratories. D Locus - Dilute Pigment CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WESTMINSTER BEST OF BREED WINNER! Ch Lobuff Hollyridge Brookstone Savannah Labrador Retriever VetGen REEN TROPHIE G S GO Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: June 04, 2012 Breeder: Lisa Weiss & J Q Smith & F Somosa Sire: Ch Aquarius Lobuff Liddle Pvt Nicholas At Brookstone Dam: Ch Hollyridge Lobuff Tuppence Owner: Lisa Weiss & Juan Carbonell BRAGS Tess (MACH12 Sierran Vitesse CGC CC ) won the Labrador Club Agility Medallion for being the top Labrador at the 2014 AKC Agility Invitationals. Thank you so much for it! Angela Sutton The “GO GREEN Specialty” is designed to be a one day simplified conformation competition prior to the National Specialty. Economy ribbons and “previously enjoyed trophies” will be awarded. If you would like to donate a previously won trophy in good condition and advertise your kennel or commemorate a favorite dog, please contact the Trophy Chairman for this event and provide a brief description (size and type—ceramic, glass, figure, etc.) of the trophy by June 1 of this year. Donated trophies with shared characteristics will be grouped and assigned to classes, unless you designate a specific award request. Assigned trophies will be acknowledge on the website page for this event. Prior to September 1 donated items can be shipped to: GO GREEN Trophy Chairman Tami Wilson 674 Airline Road • Amherst • ME 04605-8430 For questions, please Send e-mail. Please label your trophy item with the donor’s name. Tess with her ribbons Trophy items can also be delivered by hand to the host hotel and left with the LRC Liaison by 5:00 PM Tuesday prior to the event. All trophies must be labeled with the donor’s name. Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 3 LARGE NUMBER OF LABRADORS RESCUED IN MIDWEST O n November 16th, 2014, L.E.A.R.N. (Labrador Education and Rescue Network: www.labadoption.org) which covers northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin took in eleven Labradors. A group from Minnesota called Pets in Crisis contacted L.E.A.R.N. to assist in re- homing Labradors from a “retiring breeder” who had more likely turned into a hoarder. Pets in Crisis said at one point this person had 140 Labs on his property. L.E.A.R.N. volunteers came together to help out these Labs who lived outside 24-7 with only some barrels and small dog houses for shelter and cheap dog food and bread for food, which the owner would throw out of the back of his car’s trunk when he went to feed the dogs. So some did not get much food if any. The area the dogs were kept in was filled with garbage and excrement. They were all malnourished and it appears they did not get much water to drink, as they all drank large amounts of water the first days they were in foster care. There had already been a foot of snow in that area and temperatures were hovering around zero or lower at night. The Labs were transported by Pets in Crisis on a fourhour drive to Sponge Spa Car Washes in Janesville, WI which had a dog wash attached, and were kind enough to let the rescuers use their location to transfer and bathe all of the Labs. All the Labs were dirty and in need of a bath, nail clipping and ear cleaning on arrival. This was a new situation for all of them, and they were petrified. The volunteers were surprised by the small sizes of the Labs, seven of the Labs were one year old and not one was over 30 pounds. After baths the Labs enjoyed love, cuddles and treats from the volunteers, except for Goldie who had an open wound on his side. Two volunteers took him to the animal ER for x-rays and staples. The cost of this treatment was funded by LABMED. Two hours later, these 11 dogs headed off to their warm foster homes where they would begin living how “man’s best friend” should live, and start learning to trust humans. The dogs were all seen at veterinary clinics within a couple of days of rescuing. All needed treatment for worms and most were positive for Lyme disease, some for anaplasmosis or Ehrlichia, so several needed to be treated with antibiotics. Another needed surgery for a tumor on her eye lid and yet another has had to have a neurology consult. Most have now been spayed or neutered and the rest will be once their veterinarians deem them healthy enough to undergo the surgery. The LRC, Inc. rescue fund made a generous donation to L.E.A.R.N. to assist with the costs of rescuing these Labs. On January 11th, 2015, Pets In Crisis made another delivery of 14 more Labs from this hoarding situation to Janes- 4 The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 The dogs were in deplorable conditions. ville where more foster homes met up with the transport. Fortunately this group of dogs is a bit healthier than the last. Several have been negative for all parasites and Lyme although others have tested positive for whipworms, lung worms or Lyme disease. Most have been frightened initially when taken into their foster homes but they are making good progress. Some of the Labs that arrived in November have now been adopted and others should be ready to be adopted out soon. Unfortunately there are probably at least 20 more Labs on the breeder/hoarder’s property. Hopefully with fewer dogs to care for, he will be able to better care for them but there is still a chance that he will eventually surrender all or most of them. Here is an update on one of the Labs who has been adopted: “My family has been fostering for LEARN since about 2003 (not sure on exact dates), but my whole life I’ve had at least one Labrador in the house. I have loved (bitter-sweetly of course) having all our foster dogs in the house over the years. Each time it was a new adventure, and every time they got the happiest ever after that we could have picked for them (or did they pick their new family? The world will never know). When we got Reggie (previously called Blincoln) that November evening, I knew that this little guy was going to be a different story. He was so overstimulated and bombarded with “newness” that he couldn’t even get out of the car (not typical lab behavior). I literally carried him into his new life, wrapped in a towel. I set him down in our family room and he just stood there and shook. So, I did what seemed natural. I wrapped him up in that towel again, picked up all 40 pounds of him, and sat him on my lap with a blanket. I think at that point he started to understand what was going on. He had a place to be now. A warm home with hu- Lady Bug and Ruger in the latest rescue group learning to be house dogs. Eleven-year old Claudia two months after rescue. mans who were going to love him and feed him. And that’s what I’m going to give to him for the rest of his life. I am nearing the end of my undergraduate career and will be starting graduate school in the fall. Reggie will join me once I graduate in May and I cannot wait to start my new life with him by my side. Thank you to LEARN for allowing me to adopt this wonderful boy. He is the new light in my life. The pictures at- tached show how much trust this boy has in us humans. They were taken on November 26th, only a few days after he started his new life. PS: If anyone is wondering on the name choice...we’re diehard Packer fans, so we brainstormed Hall of Famers and other favorites. Reggie (White) was the name of my godmother’s beloved sheltie (RIP), and so with her permission, Reggie became his new name for his new life!” This article and photos provided by Deb Hamele. Deb is a volunteer with L.E.A.R.N. and is on the LRC, Inc. Rescue Committee. She is also a co-founder and board member of LABMED. Volunteers comforting newly rescued dogs. Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 5 2014 NATIONAL SPECIALTY OBEDIENCE RESULTS OBEDIENCE (October 6, 2014) NOVICE A PINEBANK’S ENCORE PERFORMER HR RHUMBLINE’S GOLDEN HAWK, SH NOVICE B FIVE OAKS PARADOCS EZRA, BN, CD (199, HIT) CH. DEEP RUN CASABLANCA, MH, CD, RN CASE POND’S BAREFOOT CINDERELLA, AX, AXJ, NF SUREFIRE’S CLAIRDELUNE, NA, NAJ, NF, WC UTILITY B OTCH CRESTHILLS SPRINKLE OF JUSTICE, UDX7, OGM, RA, SH (196) OTCH/MACH2 RHUMBLINES PEPSI WITH A TWIST, UDX6, OM8 GYPSY BOG’S JANUS, UD, RA, VER, JH CH. SEAWIND’S FERGMAR EDUBARD, MH, UD BEGINNER NOVICE A SEMINARY RIDGE ISABELLE, RA HR RHUMBLINE’S GOLDEN HAWK, SH HR RUMBLINE’S HIGH FLYING DRAKE, SH BEGINNER NOVICE B OPEN A DEEP RUN CASSIOPEIA, JH, CD, RA LINAMIA’S WORTH A DRINK, CD, RA, JH OPEN B OTCH CRESTHILLS SPRINKLE OF JUSTICE, UDX7, OGM, RA, SH (198) CH. SEAWIND’S FERGMAR EDUBARD, MH, UD SIMON SO SERIOUS, UDX, VER, NAJ, NA, RE UTILITY A LAB FRIEND’S FIELD OF DREAMS, CDX, RA, NA 6 RHUMBLINE’S DREADNOUGHT, RN, SH, CGC AUGUSTUS TREASURED SERENITY CH. CEDARWOOD’S JONQUIL, RA, WC RHUMBLINE’S GRANDBANKS SCHOONER, RN, CGC, SH RALLY RALLY NOVICE A CABIN CREEK RUN LIKE SMOKE N’OAKUM, MX, MXJ FOLKLAUR LOVE OVER GOLD, JH SOPHIE AUBREY RICHTER, NA, NAJ, AXP, AJP The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 RALLY NOVICE B FIVE OAKS PARADOCS CECELIA, RN BROOKHAVEN’S WINTER SEA STAR ZAYLE CANVASBACK’S SHOT OF STOLI GOLD, CGC, WC RHUMBLINE’S DANGEROUS CARGO, JH RALLY ADV A CANVASBACK KONA MERIDIAN DELIGHT, RN, MX, MXJ, OF RALLY ADV B LAKEBOUND’S FRESCA THE MAGIC ELF, UDX, MX, MXJ, JH, RN SADIE, UD, RE SIMON SO SERIOUS, UDX, VER, NAJ, NA, RE FALLRIVER’S MICAH OF WALTONA, UD, GN, GO, VER, RAE RALLY EXC B DEEP RUN CASSIOPEIA, JH, CD, RA SIMON SO SERIOUS, UDX, VER, NAJ, NA, RE LILY MAXINE OF MONITOR, JH, RE, OAJ, OA SADIE, UD, RE THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC. Florida Regional Specialty Show 12/12/2014 SWEEPSTAKES RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR) JUDGE: Ms Sheree Paskert RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos. 1/OSS -59 FEATHER DOWNS CAN’T EVEN BLUFF. SR825336/03. 04/29/2014. BREEDER: Rhiannon Houchins. By Greenstone’s Royal Flush-Ch Feather Down’s Can’t Even Breathe. OWNER: Darlene Cherepon & Rhiannon Houchins. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Dogs 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos. 1 -103 BELQUEST CONCLUSTION’S BANANA HAMMOCK. SR809493/01. 01/16/2014. BREEDER: Krista Beal & Vicky Creamer. By Gch Ch Gateway’s Nothin But Trouble-Gch Ch Conclusion’s Banana. OWNER: Vicky Creamer & Krista Beal. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Junior Dogs 12 Mos & Under 15 Mos. 1 -45 BELLATHATCH DANCING IN THE RAIN. SR796370/01. 09/19/2013. BREEDER: Florence Jones. By Ch Carriage Hill’s Home Grown-Bellathatch Holiday Shopping. OWNER: Florence Jones. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Junior Dogs 15 Mos & Under 18 Mos. 1 -139 FAWNBROOK’S ON SABBATICAL FROM LITTENHEID. SR794849/02. 08/08/2013. BREEDER: Owner. By Sunnydaze Running Across The Miles- Fawnbrook’s Aimez-Moi Tendre. OWNER: Dan Hunter. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos. 1 -112 TECATE’S I DREAM OF GENIE. SR834475/01. 04/15/2014. BREEDER: Susan Meyer. By Ch Killian’s My Ale-Ch Tecate’s Moonlight Serenade. OWNER: Susan Meyer. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Junior Bitches 12 Mos & Under 15 Mos. 1/BSS -78 LOBUFF LORETTA THE STORY OF USATBELQUESTCONCLUSIO. SR805754/04. 11/10/2013. BREEDER: Lisa Weiss. By Ch Aquarius Lobuff Liddie PVT Nicholas At Brooksto-Lobuff Hollyridge Taylor Swift. OWNER: Vicky Creamer & Krista Beal. REGULAR CLASSES RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR) JUDGE: Mr Carl Gene Liepmann RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Dogs 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos. 1 59 FEATHER DOWNS CAN’T EVEN BLUFF. SR825336/03. 04/29/2014. BREEDER: Rhiannon Houchins. By Greenstone’s Royal Flush-Ch Feather Down’s Can’t Even Breathe. OWNER: Darlene Cherepon & Rhiannon Houchins. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Dogs 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos. 1 BPY 103 BELQUEST CONCLUSTION’S BANANA HAMMOCK. SR809493/01. 01/16/2014. BREEDER: Krista Beal & Vicky Creamer. By Gch Ch Gateway’s Nothin But Trouble-Gch Ch Conclusion’s Banana. OWNER: Vicky Creamer & Krista Beal. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Twelve To Eighteen Month Dogs. Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 7 A 27 MIRON BIG BEAR. SR842870/01. 06/21/2013. BREEDER: Sylvie Miron. By GCh Ch Venetian’s Copy That-Ch Miron Precious Precilia WC. OWNER: Sylvie Miron. 1/R 141 CEDARWOOD’S ROCKIN’ GOOD THYME. SR805132/01. 11/11/2013. BREEDER: Owner. By Maritime Skyfire We Got A Situation-Ch Cedarwood’s Rollicking Good Thyme BN CD SH RE. OWNER: Nancy Brandow. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs. 1 33 CHAMBRAYS STELLAR THUNDER. SR739944/07. 05/24/2012. BREEDER: David Baxter Jessica & Johanna Herzon Debra Richmo. By Ch GCh Gingerbred Celestial Thunder-Chambrays Stella’s Desire. OWNER: David Lopez Johanna & Jessica Herzon. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), American-Bred Dogs. 1 135 NIKIT DOIN IT FOR THE RUSH. SR784112/01. 05/24/2013. BREEDER: Krista S Brasel. By Ch OTCh Belquest Kit’s Gonna Do It Tucker-Ch Belquest Kit’s Get Er Done Stacy. OWNER: Krista S Brasel. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Open Dogs Black. 1 29 TECATE’S TUGIN’AT MY HEART. SR757024/07. 11/23/2012. BREEDER: Viola Charo & Susan Meyer. By GCh Ch Sadie’s Simerdown Heartbreaker-Tecate’s First Lady Of Carrollwood. OWNER: Aaron Stein & Ina Stein & Talbot Wilson. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Open Dogs Chocolate. 1 101 HARLEQUIN LIKE A ROCK. SR668158/02. 02/05/2011. BREEDER: Diane Sullenberger & June Eldred. By Ch Big Sky’s Stone Kutter-Harlequin Georgia On My Mind. OWNER: Vicky & Mike Creamer & K Creamer-Allison & K Beal. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Open Dogs Yellow. 1/W AM 49 CHAMBRAYS MAXED N COUNTER. SR775319/01. 03/12/2013. BREEDER: Johanna Herzon & Jessica Herzon. By Gch Ch Summithill Joshua’s Battle At Jericho-Gch Ch Chambrays Charmed N Counter. OWNER: Mark Von Reitzenstein. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos. 1 112 TECATE’S I DREAM OF GENIE. SR834475/01. 04/15/2014. BREEDER: Susan Meyer. By Ch Killian’s My Ale-Ch Tecate’s Moonlight Serenade. OWNER: Susan Meyer. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Puppy Bitches 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos. 1 40 CHAMBRAYS LITTLE MISS MAGIC STELLA. SR830070/05. 01/29/2014. BREEDER: Maria Knapp & V Herzon & J Herzon & J Herzon. By Gch Ch Summithill Joshua’s Battle Of Jericho-Chambrays Winquest Queen Of Hearts. OWNER: Timothy Kroll & Dawn Sloan. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches. A 70 SPRINGWOOD’S MAGNOLIA. SR805672/03. 11/08/2013. BREEDER: Jillian Springs & H Luie. By Springwood’s Special Reserve-Springwood’s K K K Katie. OWNER: Jillian Springs. 1 72 BELQUEST CONCLUSION IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME. SR798590/02. 10/16/2013. BREEDER: Vicky & Mike Creamer & K Creamer-Allison & K Beal. By Gch Ch Annual’s Nostalgic At Hilldreams-Belquest Fergalicous. OWNER: Vicky & Mike Creamer & Kristen-Creamer & K Beal. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches. 1 BBY 32 CHAMBRAYS GRACE OF THE FILED. SR817353/01. 10/26/2013. BREEDER: Sandy Herzon Johanna Herzon Jessica Herzon Darrell. By Gch Ch Summithills Joshua’s Battle At Jericho-Chambray Kelly At Cherry Hill. OWNER: Judith Baker Johanna Herzon Sandy Herzon Jessica. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), American-Bred Bitches. 8 The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 1/W/ BW 60 I SPY ZIVA. SR761730/01. 01/10/2013. BREEDER: Owner. By Ch Boradors I Spy Agent Howard-I Spy Miss Scarlet. OWNER: Allison L Bates. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Open Bitches Black. 1 46 BIG THUNDER DREAM MAKERS BACK IN TH SADDLE AGAIN. SR709783/03. 12/19/2011. BREEDER: Nathan Young. By Gch Ch Saddlehill Late Knight Scramble WC-Clearcreek’s Blazes Of Glory. OWNER: Jennifer C White & Nathan Young. A 110 TECATE LADY REMINGTON OF TAMPA BAY. SR577178/06. 05/09/2009. BREEDER: Susan Meyer & Dennis Williams. By Ch Salty Dog of Tampa Bay JH- Tecate Something to Talk About. OWNER: Maigan Harvey-Pinder&Cathy Harvey&Susan Meyer. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Open Bitches Chocolate. 1 52 CHAMBRAY’S COVER GIRL. SR745302/01. 07/04/2012. BREEDER: Liz & Tom Jackson & Jessica & Johanna Herzon. By Ghc Ch Venetian’s Copy That- Chambrays Mystic Maya. OWNER: Paddy McKee. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Open Bitches Yellow. A 12 MISTY MOUNTAIN GODDESS ATHENA AT WATERCROSS. SR599815/06. 11/24/2009. BREEDER: Anthony Leitao. By Gch Ch Gingerbread Celestial Thunder JH CGC-Misty Mtn Miss Independence. OWNER: Fernando Somoza. 1/R 36 AMEA’S CAROLINA CHASING MILES OF ALDER CREEK. SR763276/01. 12/24/2012. BREEDER: Angie Brown. By Ch Sunnydaze Running Across the Miles-Alder Creeks Riley’s Chance. OWNER: Nichol Hare & Angie Brown. AGENT: Amy Walker. 2 50 HOLLYRIDGE GLENDA THE GOOD. SR738678/01. 06/26/2012. BREEDER: Julie Q Smith. By Ch CH Lobuff Hollyridge Wizard of Oz-Hollyridge Lobuff Steffi. OWNER: Robin D Hood & Julie Q Smith. AGENT: David M Harper. 3 80 POTOMAC FALLS NOTHIN BUT HOLIDAYS AT BELQUEST. SR755904/02. 11/21/2012. BREEDER: Tom Jerman & Bonnie Anthony. By Gch Ch Gateway’s Nothin But Trouble-Gch Ch Robine Home For The Holidays. OWNER: Vicky & Michael Creamer & K Creamer-Allison&K Beal. A 90 GREENSTONE’S BURLESQUE. SR682336/03. 05/28/2011. BREEDER: Stacy & Starkey Green. By Ch Wit’s End Jacks Or Better At Blackwing-Ch Greenstone’s Everlasting Bloom. OWNER: Juan Carbonell & Stacy & Starkey Green. 4 94 TAMPA BAY ALLENIE CANNON RIDGE SURF THE ENDLESS S. SR766105/01. 01/29/2013. BREEDER: Linda H Hess. By Gch Ch Aquarius Stonewall Stuart-Gch Ch Salty’s Surfer Girl Of Tampa Bay JH. OWNER: Linda H Hess & Anthony Allen & Linda Carroll. AGENT: Sarah Krickeberg. 106 ZOE JEAN OF WALKER MANOR. 65162801. 10/21/2010. BREEDER: Debbie kovach. By Star quest briarwood by request-En-lows Swedish Mackey parade. OWNER: Kent Alan Walker. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Veteran Dogs. 1 BVT 131 CH ROSEWATER JUST A GIGOLO. SR316471/03. 01/05/2006. BREEDER: Rosy & Lewis Harkow & Giuseppe Renzulli. By Ch Sylvan Meadows Blackrock Bravo-Ch Chambray’s Mad About Madeline NAP. OWNER: Adrienne Berarducci & Rosy Harkow. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Hunting Titled Bitches. 1 AM/ BHR 118 CH CEDARWOOD’S ROLLICKIN’ GOOD THYME BN CD SH RE. SR588294/01. 09/16/2009. BREEDER: Owner. By Cedarwood’s Grin And Bear It RN SH-Cedarwood’s Victory Thyme RN. OWNER: Nancy R Brandow. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Best of Breed Competition. AM 7 CH RIDGEVIEW FARMS RAZZLE DAZZLE. SR492068/04. 04/06/2008. Dog. BREEDER: Owner. By Ridgeview Farms Jack Frost-Ridgeview Farm’s Maggie Mae JH. OWNER: Lynn Thomas. Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 9 AM 10 CH GCH ROBNIE’S PUMPED UP KIX. SR760165/03. 01/07/2013. Bitch. BREEDER: Dr. Bonnie Anthony & Jane Bailey & Sharlene Pitman. By Ch Elhid’s Average Joe-Ch Robnie’s Shoo-In JH. OWNER: Sharlene Pitman & Dr. Bonnie R. Anthony. SEL 14 CH BALEWATERS SECRET BLEND OF HAWK-NS. SR729013/01. 04/30/2012. Bitch. BREEDER: Debbie Winn & Sue Schultze & Ann Hawkins. By Gch Ch Hawk-n’s Secret Masterpiece RN CGC-Hawk-ns L L Bean CGC TDI. OWNER: Sue Schultze & Debbie Winn. A 19 GCH CH SOUTHPAW BAYOU BAY EIGHT MILES OF RUFF ROAD. SR592399/09. 09/25/2009. Dog. BREEDER: Kevin & Eugenia Craggs & Michael & Helen Gipe. By Ch Surrys The Madcap Laughs-Ch Bayou Bay Bolnde Ambition JH. OWNER: Eugenia & Kevin Craggs & Helen M Gipe. AGENT: Danielle J Gerbert. A 31 GCH CH TABATHA’S SUNFEST DECKER. SR715278/01. 07/12/2011. Dog. BREEDER: Carol Heidl & Noel Nivera. By Ch Tabatha’s Sunfest Hudson-Ch Tabatha’s Plush. OWNER: Ken & Lucy Parschauer & Carol Heidl & Noel Nivera. AM 37 GCH CH CHAMBRAY’S RUFF JEWEL WALTER. SR666317/04. 01/27/2011. Dog. BREEDER: J & S Herzon & N Wasserman & F Bandklayder. By Ch Chambray’s Bailey On The Rocks-Winquest Chambray Jewel In The Ruff. OWNER: Mickey Baker & Judith Church & Sandy & J Herzon. BB 61 CH SHEABOURNE’S GRIZZLY ADAMS. SR697346/02. 08/29/2011. Dog. BREEDER: Shannon & Earl Carlton. By Ch Paradocs Obsidian-Ch Sheabourne’s Precious Angel. OWNER: Shannon & Earl Carlton. AGENT: Amy Walker. OS 74 GCH CH BELQUEST NOTHIN BUT THE FACTS. SR526458/01. 10/24/2008. Bitch. BREEDER: Vicky Creamer. By Gch Ch Gateway’s Nothin But Trouble-Ch Belquest Very Impressionable. OWNER: Vicky & Mike Creamer & K Creamer-Allison & K Beal. AM 81 GCH CH LORETTA LABS WHITE. SR800324/01. 03/14/2013. Dog. BREEDER: Juan Carbonell. By Endagora Special Edition-Triana. OWNER: Marion E. Quinn. AM 89 CH TECATE RIDING THE WAVES WITH SALTY. SR503164/01. 04/14/2008. Dog. BREEDER: Susan Meyer & Dennis Williams. By Ch Salty Dog Of Tampa Bay JH-Tecate Something To Talk About. OWNER: Susan Meyer & Linda Hess & Dennis Williams. AGENT: Laura Lynn Coomes. SEL 105 GCH CH TAMPA BAY & SNOBO GUSTY SEAS BATTEN DOWN TH. SR711961/02. 11/28/2011. Dog. BREEDER: Linda Hess. By Gch Ch Belquest Fergus N Trouble @ Snobo-Ch Salty Sea Spray Of Tampa Bay JH. OWNER: Emily Elliott & Linda Hess. AM 107 GCH CH BIG SKYS AUGUSTUS JH. SR614641/01. 03/11/2010. Dog. BREEDER: Steven & Shari Kirschner. By Ch Big Skys Stone Kutter-Big Skys Ring My Bell. OWNER: Brenda Bridges. AGENT: Janice Hayes. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Brood Bitch. 1 -118 CH CEDARWOOD’S ROLLICKIN’ GOOD THYME BN CD SH RE. SR588294/01. 09/16/2009. Bitch. BREEDER: Owner. By Cedarwood’s Grin And Bear It RN SH-Cedarwood’s Victory Thyme RN. OWNER: Nancy R Brandow. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Brace 1st Dog Brace. 1 -74 GCH CH BELQUEST NOTHIN BUT THE FACTS. SR526458/01. 10/24/2008. Bitch. BREEDER: Vicky Creamer. By Gch Ch Gateway’s Nothin But Trouble-Ch Belquest Very Impressionable. OWNER: Vicky & Mike Creamer & K Creamer-Allison & K Beal. RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR), Brace 2nd Dog Brace. 1 10 -68 CH BELQUEST NOTHIN BUT A BLONDE. SR605316/02. 01/06/2010. Bitch. BREEDER: Vicky Creamer & Kristen Creamer-Allison. By Gch Ch Gateway’s Nothin’ But Trouble-Ch Belquest Blonde Ambition. OWNER: Vicky & Mike Creamer & K Creamer-Allison & K Beal. The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 UPLAND HUNT TEST NOW AVAILABLE TO RETRIEVERS by Phyllis Giroux, DVM W hile most of us think of Labrador Retrievers a waterfowl dogs, a very high percentage (85% or more) of the Labradors used in this country and Canada are used as upland dogs. An upland dog has a different job than a waterfowl dog. It is the upland dog’s job to use his nose, his instincts and experience to hunt birdy objectives, present the bird or birds to the hunter, flush the game, and retrieve the bird after it is shot. The HRC, NAHRA, and the CKC have incorporated upland hunting and flushing in their testing program from almost the beginning. As of July 1, 2013, Labrador Retrievers were allowed to participate in AKC Spaniel flushing tests, providing a titling venue for Labradors to exhibit their flushing prowess in the field on upland game. Unlike retriever tests, at which all dogs are expected to perform in a similar manner, each breed participating in Spaniel Flushing Tests has its own unique hunting style. The judges are expected to be familiar with the styles for the different breeds. An excerpt from the hunting style for the Labrador is quoted here: “The Labrador when on game, either by air or ground scent, will become more excited or animated. As it nears game it may drop its head somewhat to better find or locate the bird, but will continue to move forward. Most Labradors will naturally flush in a bold to moderate manner, their desire to find and retrieve continuously driving them toward the bird in an attempt to either catch or flush to wing. Anything less would be unacceptable and should be scored accordingly.” It is important to note that these are flushing tests, and a dog that points is immediately disqualified. These judges are looking for a dog that “paints the field with his nose,” and exhibits a “bold flush.” I went to my first Spaniel Flushing test in August of 2013. I had worked hard over the summer in anticipation of trying out my dog against the Spaniel standard, and was coached by Steve Roth of the Maryland Sporting Dog Club. Steve is a fully pointed Spaniel Hunt Test judge, and has given generously of his time and knowledge to help newcomers over the years. It was quite an experience for me. Some people at the test were quite nice and willing to help. Others clearly felt I was an interloper, and treated me as such. My biggest issue as a beginner was that I had to set aside everything I knew as a trainer and handler of Labradors for Retriever Hunt Tests. I have been handling and training Retrievers for Field Trials and Hunt Tests since 1978, so that is quite a lot to set aside. No more straight lines. A much more delicate balance between trained and natural abilities must be achieved. A dog must honor his nose most GCH Am/Can/UKC CH Poplar Forest Play it again Sam UD, RE, MH, MHU (Sam) flushing a pheasant of the time, but must use his nose, not his eyes to locate game in the field. He must work the field in a trained and systematic manner to locate birds. Only after flushing the birds does the eye come into play for marking the fall. Most of all, Flushing tests, although they are not “hunting,” are much closer to hunting than retriever tests. Each run is fraught with potential surprises. Birds, when located, may or may not flush. If they flush, they may or may not be shot. If they are shot, they may or not be deemed “retrievable.” Sometimes two birds flush, sometimes more. How do you or your dog know which bird will be shot? As in retriever tests and trials, gunners can make or break a test for the dogs, but even more so in Flushing Tests. One gunner walks along with you on each of the sides of the course (which is delineated by tall poles). When your dog starts to act birdy, the gunner will ready him or herself to shoot. The gunner will be very careful to make only shots that are safe and fair for the dog. At Junior and Senior levels, any flushed bird may be chased by the dog, but must be retrieved if retrievable. At the Master level, the dog should be steady to flush and shot, you are released by the judges Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 11 Am/Can CH Deep Run Casablanca CD, RA, MH, SHU (Casey) working a field at a test by a tap on your shoulder to send your dog. In all the excitement, you might be watching your dog, and have to rely on the gunners to tell you where the bird is. Usually the gunners are looking in that direction to give you a hint! One of the best aspects of participating in Spaniel Tests is that the gallery (spectators) follow along behind the judges and can watch the dogs work. I have found it fascinating to watch the various breeds of spaniels and the differences in the way they hunt, cover ground, and react to birds. You can even volunteer to “shag,” that is, to carry the basket in which all retrieved birds are carried through the course. A great spot to see all the action and to hear the judges’ comments and to learn. Teaching your dog the basics of the pattern that is required for success in the upland portion of the test requires time and practice. There are many places on the internet where you can see how spaniels are taught, most using props such as platforms and poles. Our dogs like to air scent, so we must work at teaching them to follow the back and forth pattern that the judges expect to see. While it is acceptable to guide a Junior dog with whistles and casts to work this pattern, less direction is acceptable as you go to Senior and Master levels. In addition to the work in the field, dogs are required to do a water retrieve (all levels), a “Hunt Dead,” which is a kind of blind retrieve (Senior and Master), and a water blind (Master). The training of skills required for successful completion of these tasks is familiar to most retriever trainers. I love seeing this aspect of my dogs that is often masked by the tight control in retriever Tests and Trials. I have now completed one JHU, three SHU and two MHU titles on my dogs. I am lucky enough to have trained and handled the first Labrador Retriever ever to complete an MHU title. This journey has just begun! Come and join me. Phyllis Giroux DVM graduated from Michigan State University in 1977. She has been active in the dog fancy since the mid seventies, and currently exhibits dogs in conformation, obedience, rally, Hunt Tests and Field Trials. Phyllis is also a Certified Animal Chiropractor and has an active practice for performance dogs. A close-up of Casey flushing 12 The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 The LRC, Inc. National Specialty Events Week Schedule October 2-10, 2015 Purina Event Center, Gray Summit, Missouri “Meet Me in St. Louis” Note: Tentative Schedule Pending AKC Approvals Friday/Saturday, October 2-3 LRC, Inc. Supported Field Trial Entry Sunday, October 4 Field Trial (continues) • Conformation Certificate VST Tracking Test Monday, October 5 TD/TDX Tracking Test Agility Trial #1 • Obedience Trial #1 • Rally Trial #1 & #2 Afternoon Hospitality CGC Testing • Obedience Top 25 Tribute Therapy Dog, Service Dog, Rescue Dog Parades Tuesday, October 6 LRC, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Agility Trial #2 • Rally Trial #3 • Agility Top 25 Tribute Working Certificate PM Worker’s Party hosted by LRC, Inc. BOD • LRC, Inc. Annual Meeting Evening Hospitality Wednesday, October 7 LRC, Inc. Parent Club Specialty Judge’s Workshop AM; Ringside Mentoring PM CC Evaluation; CGC Testing; Obedience Trial 2 Dock Diving PM Evening: Genetics and Reproduction Seminar Thursday, October 8 Sweepstakes Classes (Veteran and Puppy) Conformation – Bitch Classes • The Challenge: Special Attraction Classes Conformation Top 25 Tribute • LRC Banquet with Local Club Salutes Friday, October 9 Junior Showmanship • Conformation – Dog Classes Rescue Dog Parade • Service Dog Parade Best of Breed Special Awards for—Best Puppy, Best Bred By, Best in Sweepstakes, Best Veteran, Best in Field Trial Classes, Best in Hunting Retriever Classes Saturday, October 10 Retriever Hunt Test Working Certificate Test • Conformation Certificate Evaluation Dog for All Reasons Presentations • THE CHALLENGE Medal Presentations Sponsor a Trophy for 2015 National If you are interested in sponsoring an event trophy, please go to: www.thelabradorclub.com Select “Specialty” from the top navigation bar, then select “Trophy Donors” to review the classes and events you can sponsor. There are lots of sponsorships still available. Sponsor a class, advertise your kennel or commemorate a favorite dog. You will be listed here on the web site and in the premium and catalog for a $50 donation for each conformation class (special awards denoted by an asterisk* are $100); and $30 for each companion dog event class. All companion dog event class sponsorships will cover all days. Please send your check (made out to LRC) to: Tami Wilson 674 Airline Road Amherst • ME 04605-8430 email: [email protected] Spring 2015 | The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly 13 2015 NATIONAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE We need volunteers! If you see an area where you could help out for the 2015 national, please contact the event chair. 14 NAME POSITION NAME POSITION Dr. John C. Lawrence DVM Event Chair Mrs. Robin Anderson Premium List Ms. Nancy R. Brandow Event Liaison - Labrador Retriever Club NSEC Mrs. Carolyn S. Tremer Publicity Chair Ms. Tami E. Wilson Event Treasurer To Be Announced Raffle Chair To Be Announced Agility Chair Ms. Gayle Abrams Rally Chair To Be Announced Agility Secretary To Be Announced Rally Chief Ring Steward To Be Announced Agility Assistant Chair To Be Announced Reporter To Be Announced Banquet Chair Ms. Terri L. McFadden Rescue Parade Mrs. Robin Anderson Catalog Advertising Chair Ms. Terri L. McFadden Rescue Raffle To Be Announced Catalog Advertising Assistant Chair To Be Announced Ringside Hospitality & Fun Events Ms. Tami E. Wilson Rosette/Ribbon Chair Ms. Nancy R. Brandow Conformation Certificate Test Coordinator To Be Announced RV/Day Parking Ms. Tami E. Wilson Conformation Certificate Test Secretary To Be Announced Sales Table To Be Announced Conformation Chief Ring Steward Dr. Frances O. Smith DVM PhD ACT Seminar Chair To Be Announced Decorations Mrs. Barbara Nowak To Be Announced Disaster Plan Special Attraction (Top 25) Coordinator To Be Announced Grounds Chair Mr. Anthony Emilio Sponsor Liaison-General To Be Announced Hospitality-General Chair Mr. Fred T. Kampo Jr Sponsor Liaison-Purina To Be Announced Hospitality-General Assistant Chair Ms. Lee Foote The Challenge Program Coordinator To Be Announced Hunting Test Chair Mrs. Nina Mann The Dog For All Reasons Program Coordinator To Be Announced Hunting Test Assistant Chair Mr. PK Lichtenberger Therapy Dog Program Coordinator To Be Announced Hunting Test Secretary Mr. PK Lichtenberger Therapy Dog Parade Mrs. Juxi Burr Judges Education Co-Chair Mrs. Sandra McMillan Tracking Test Chair Ms. Marilyn Little Judges Education Co-Chair To Be Announced Tracking Test Secretary Mrs. Marianne Foote Judges Gifts Ms. Tami E. Wilson Trophy Chair To Be Announced Judges’ Liaison/Hospitality Chair Mrs. Nina Mann Trophy Assistant Chair To Be Announced Junior Showmanship Coordinator To Be Announced Vendor Coordinator To Be Announced Logo Art Mrs. Julie Kirk To Be Announced Obedience Chair Working Certificate Program Coordinator To Be Announced Obedience Assistant Chair To Be Announced Working Certificate Test Chair To Be Announced Obedience Chief Ring Steward To Be Announced Working Certificate Test Secretary To Be Announced Post Event Courtesies The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Quarterly | Spring 2015 LRC, Inc. National Specialty 2015 DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 CATALOG ADVERTISING Use this opportunity to showcase your dogs, your kennel or retriever related products! Advertise your web site or pay tribute to a special dog with a quarter page ad!! Inside Front or Inside Back Cover (includes photo + one free catalog)........................... $90 Bargain Price! 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Email your submissions to: [email protected] From the Editor 2 In Memorium 4 LRC Letter 4 Bragging Rights 5 Versatile Producer of Merit 6 Directors: Conformation Certificate Eval at Natl WANTED: Marilyn Little, Glenda Brown,QUESTIONS Juxi Burr, Don & INFORMATION: Amateur Championship Stake GENERAL VERSATILE6PRODUCER OF MERIT COORDINATOR: Juniors who Show Labs! Driggers, Anthony Emilio, Paul Foster, Yvonne Understanding Canine Epilepsy 8 [email protected] Marcia Lucas Hays, Grayson Kelley, Marcia Lucas, Nina How to Handle a Seizure Send photos, wins, words of [email protected] Mann, Debra Miller, Barbara Nowak, Kate In Your Dog 11 dom for other Juniors! MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Simonds, Craig Stonesifer DVM, William AKC Rescue Network Highlights 12 Nancy Speck, J. Kent Sweezey, Carolyn TremerStewartBook Review 13 RESCUE COORDINATOR: 10608 County Rd. #525, Mansfield, TX 76063 Terri McFadden 2014 National Specialty If your club is having a Retriever Newsletter Staff [email protected] [email protected] Schedule 14 Hunting Test or WC, please email Editor: Meredith Kuhn Committee Chairs 15 Obedience/Rally Editor: Barb Burri it to the newsletter staff for The Singleton Syndrome 16 NEWSLETTER EDITOR: WEBMASTERS: Regular Contributors: Glenda Brown, Margaret publication. 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