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American Water Spaniel Club, Inc.
The Review
FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
Winner of the 2007 AWSC National Specialty
CH WATERWAY GAME CRK MARE-Z DOTES JH
Inside this issue…
• Specialty results
• Committee Reports
• Visiting the vet
• Legislative Liaison
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FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
Page 3
AWSC — Board of Directors
Jean Wright, President (2007 - 2009)
37499 Farris Rd.
Scio, OR 97374
503-394-3047
[email protected]
George Zenk, Vice-president (2006 - 2008)
6361 Hwy 20
Webster, ND 58382
(701) 395-4457
[email protected]
Sue Liemohn, Secretary (2007 - 2009)
18515 Lake George Blvd. NW
Anoka, MN 55303
763-753-3087
[email protected]
Teresa Marley, Treasurer (2006 - 2008)
255 Knight Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901-1443
(415) 454-0789
[email protected]
Art Heun, Director (2006 - 2008)
6035 Autumn Point Cove
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 890-4513
[email protected]
David McCracken, Director (2007 - 2009)
P.O. Box 1982
Sumter, SC 29151
(803) 494-3622
[email protected]
Paul Morrison, Director (2006 - 2008)
11450 Durand Rd.
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 552-1663
[email protected]
AWSC — AKC Delegate
Beth Lagimoniere
1013 W. Creston
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 925-3547
[email protected]
Inside this issue:
President’s Message
4
Vice-President’s
message
5
National Specialty Results
6
Specialty Field Report
10
Committee Reports
14
Secretary’s Report
20
Easier Vet Visits
23
Delegate’s Report
24
Statistician’s Report
26
New Titles Earned
34
Breeders Directory
39
Person to Person
Announcing Member Call-In Times
Have you ever thought – if I could just talk to a real person! Communication is all about listening and connection. I remember the fun of using two cans and a string
line for a telephone. I’m not sure we ever heard words,
but we were sure connected. Our new Member Call-In times will insure that you are
connected and your thoughts heard.
Here’s how it will work:
Contact our secretary, Sue Liemohn, to let her know that you want to be included in
the next Member Call-In conference call. She’ll give you a time for you to call in depending on the order of your request. She’ll also provide you with the conference line
number and access code. Your call in will connect you to the President and the Secretary.
Your ideas, suggestions and comments will be listened to, clarified if needed to insure
accuracy, and carefully recorded. They will then be taken to the entire board for discussion. Answers to questions will be published on the AWSC website or in the Review.
Organizations depend on members for a flow of ideas and suggestions to thrive and
grow. We want to hear from you.
First Member Call-In
November 18th starting at 8:00 pm ET.
To get your name on the call in list contact Sue at [email protected] (preferred)
or 763-753-3087.
Review
Production Schedule
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Publication
January 15
February
April 1
May
June 15
July
September 1
October
Cover photo:
CH WATERWAY GAME CRK MAREZ DOTES JH. SR01429411. 03/04/2002.
Breeder: Pamela Boyer & Linda Hattrem.
By: CH Nissop's Voe Kauhea JH CH Waterway's Game Cr Brimsley CD.
Bitch.
Owner: Linda & Jon Hattrem &
Pamela Boyer.
THE REVIEW
Page 4
President’s Message
from Jean Wright
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as your president for the next two
years, and I am most grateful to Linda Ford for her efforts in facilitating a smooth
exchange of leadership.
Thank you to Sharilee and Tim Malik, Deb and Frank Parker for their work as site
coordinators for this year’s national. We all appreciate your considerable efforts in
arranging sites for conformation, hunt tests and banquets and coordinating all the
other details that go into planning our national. I have a more than forty year love
affair with Wyoming, the Tetons, Jackson Hole, and all the reminders of our western heritage. Returning to your beautiful state is always a little like coming home.
What will always stand out for me about this year’s national is the spirit of camaraderie. Fence-mending communication and good ideas were in abundance – the life
blood of an organization. If I accomplish nothing more than to keep this spirit
alive and well, I will consider my term a success.
For those of you who don’t know me – my husband, Duane, and I live in the heart
of Willamette Valley, Oregon. We’ve had American Water Spaniels for fourteen
years and have been club members for almost that long. In the past I’ve served the
Club as a director and then as Vice President plus chairing several committees. By
education and certification I am both a nurse and mental health counselor though in reality I’ve spent most of my professional career in leadership positions. Currently I work for a local hospital as a clinical manager, and when I’m not on hospital
time, you’ll most likely find me with our dogs, quilting, at a Ducks game, or in my most important job - being Nana to my
granddaughter, Kayla.
You may wonder what your officers and directors do between meetings. Speaking for your current board – we are very busy!
Our first meeting was immediately after the annual meeting, and at that meeting we approved the re-appointment of Beth
Lagimoniere as our AKC Delegate and voted to keep our dues the same as for the previous year. Our start up priorities are
developing a budget and re-appointing committees to carry on the work of the Club for the next year. I chose this start up
time as an opportunity to re-evaluate the effectiveness of our committee structure – something we should do periodically to
make sure we are making the best use of our members’ time and talents. Our new committee structure will distinguish between standing and special committees (standing committees being those that are expected to continue on from year to year
and special committees being those that exist for the duration of a task or project), and will have two national committees
working side by side. Some committees will be re-designated appointed positions. This does not restrict members from helping with projects, but removes positions from the more formal requirements of a committee. Additionally we have the
change in our rescue committee to consider. As an AKC parent club, we have a responsibility to provide rescue for our
breed. How we carry out that important responsibility over the next year is being given careful consideration.
There are a few other changes coming – mostly in the area of communication. Enhancing quality communication in a large
organization is always a challenge. Board meeting dates will soon be posted on the website as will a new Question and Answer area. I think if one of you is asking about, for instance, what breeds can run our hunt test, that more than one of you
might be interested in the answer. Additionally Sue and I will host a member call in – the first in November. This will be a
time to call in with suggestions, concerns, or questions and talk directly to a real person. Wow, that’s a concept isn’t it? The
intent is not to answer questions during the call, but to listen carefully and take your ideas and issues forward. Details including how to access the conference call line will be on the website.
As we work together over the next year, our focus should be the health and well-being of our dogs and the strength and effectiveness of our organization. Thank you for the opportunity to lead our club in this direction. Together we can always
make a difference for our dogs.
FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
Page 5
Vice-president’s Message
from George F. Zenk, Jr.
Well, here we are well into another hunting season for our little brown buddies. I don’t know about your brown hunting
buddies, but I swear mine know that it is hunting season and the level of excitement and activity escalates this time of the
year.
We have already had the opening of dove, sharptail grouse, partridge, early goose, and now the regular duck and goose season. I don’t know about you, but I am still walleye fishing. What a great time of the year. So many different outdoor sporting activities and not enough days to partake in all of them as often as we would like. For my money, it could remain fall all
year around.
I hope each and everyone of you take all the time you can to enjoy the little brown dogs and their hunting exploits.
Nationals are over for another year, and from all indications, it was a fairly successful event. Personally, I was unable to attend, but on behalf of the board, I wish to sincerely express a “thank you,” to all of you that chaired committees, managed
events, and carried out the activities of the organization at Nationals. Without your dedicated help and selfless volunteer
efforts, we would not be able to carry out the work of the club.
It seems that this years print on the Specialty shirt was a big hit. The board is discussing ways in which we can continue to
sell this years popular edition. Check the website for information. It would seem that the website will probably be the best
method for doing this.
I also want to welcome Sue Liemohn and Jeannie Wright to the board and we look forward to having their expertise on the
board. We also welcome David McCracken back for another term.
On another note, as we move forward into the new year, we are always looking for new volunteers to chair some of the committees and to work on the committees. I encourage you to step forward, particularly in an area of interest, and get involved
in the operation of your organization. You can make a difference by getting involved.
Take the time to get outdoors and enjoy the season.
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Report submitted by David McCracken
On Saturday, September 15, Nappy, Bunny and I attended the
AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day (RDOD) in Raleigh,
NC as the representatives for the AWSC. This was the 2nd
annual RDOD and was held at two sites simultaneously; Raleigh and New York City. Events included a meet the breeds
area, with many unusual breeds represented (we were beside
some Finnish Lapphunds...a foundation stock dog used to
herd Reindeer in Finland), Canine Good Citizen testing, a microchip clinic ($20), an agility field, and a number of exhibitors
of dog related products. The event, held at the North Carolina
State Fairgrounds, started at 10:00 am and lasted until 2:00 pm.
Several thousand attended; most with dogs in tow.
As expected, very few people knew what an AWS was, or had
ever seen one. The most frequent guesses were Boykin Spaniel, Labradoodle, with a few Poodle comments thrown in. We
had literature available, and I was able to give it all out. People
were impressed with how calm 5 month old Bunny was.
THE REVIEW
Page 6
2007 National Specialty… winners
Best of Breed
CH WATERWAY GAME CRK MARE-Z DOTES JH.
SR01429411. 03/04/2002.
By: CH Nissop's Voe Kauhea JH - CH Waterway's Game Cr Brimsley CD.
Bitch. Owner: Linda & Jon Hattrem & Pamela Boyer.
Best of Winners
MOUNTAIN STAR RANDOM GIFT.
SR31727301. 08/18/2005.
Breeder: Sharilee & Timothy Malik.
By: CH Galaxy's Random Eclipse CD - CH Kolkleine Mtn Star Kitana.
Bitch. Owner: Sharilee & Timothy Malik.
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
CH KEI-RIN'S HONEYWEISS.
SR23376101. 01/14/2005.
Breeder: Pamela W Kozak.
By: CH Kei-Rin's Root-N Toot-N Cowboy - Kei-Rin's Sasparilla.
Dog. Owner: Kayla Kozak & David Schwemmer.
Best Junior Handler
Sydney Boyer showing
CH GAME CREEK WATERWAYS JACK OF HEARTS RN
FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
Page 7
Judge’s Award of Merit
CH KEI-RIN'S MOUNTAIN MAN.
SR27712802. 07/03/2005.
Breeder: Pam & Kayla Kozak & Lori White.
By: CH Kei-Rin's Lost Dutchman - CH Kei-Rin's
Giddy-Up N' Go.
Dog. Owner: Don Hancock & Jeff Bartee & Pam Kozak.
Judge’s Award of Merit
CH NIGHTHAWK'S CAROLINA YOU GO GIRL MH RN.
SR08410503. 05/18/2003.
Breeder: Jane Christiansen.
By: Nighthawk's Woodrow McCall - Nighthawk's Bit-O-Chocolate.
Bitch. Owner: Lois H McCracken.
Winners Dog
GAME CRK WATERWAY CASTAWAY.
SR22097702. 11/09/2004.
By: CH Gamecreeks Machoboy - CH Creek Waterways Maeve.
Dog. Owner: Mike Dismer & Sidney Boyer.
There was no High in Trial at the 2007 National Specialty, however, there were the following qualifiers in Rally.
Novice A - CH Mountainstar Galaxy Orion. SN62456901. 02/12/1999. Owner: Richard Furlong.
Novice B
First Place -CH Tarheel's Dixie R Darlin RN. SR17160803. 05/21/2004. Owner: Teresa R Marley.
Second Place - Kraskey's Itsa Grand Life TD. SR31084702. 12/27/2005. Owner: Janice K Heck & Carolyn R Kraskey.
Advanced A - Nighthawk's Carolina You Go Girl MH RN. SR08410503. 05/18/2003. Owner: Lois H McCracken.
Advanced B - CH Game Creek Waterways Jack of Hearts RN JH. SN64083703. 05/20/1999. Owner: Pamela Boyer & Linda
Hattrem.
Excellent A - Aspen Springs Wind Spirit RA. SR24686906. 03/15/2005. Owner: Frank L & Debra R Parker.
THE REVIEW
Page 8
2007 National Specialty ...
Show shots
Judging the AWS
Steve Christiansen waits his turn in the field
Spectators and participants watch the hunt test
Shirley Wilkens, foreground, and others eagerly await
the start of the auction
Handlers prepare to show their dogs in conformation
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FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
A good showing of some great looking dogs!
Our AKC Delegate, Beth Lagimoniere,
handled Burl for Martha Sbarbori
A thrower’s view of the pond
Jan Heck took second place in
Rally Novice B
Spectators watch as the action unfolds in the ring
Rich Furlong shows off his little girl
THE REVIEW
Page 10
National Specialty Field Report
submitted by Steve Christiansen
feedback on the show. Even though
hunting is my specialty, I watched,
learned and enjoyed the park events.
After the show, everyone cleaned up
and headed to town for dinner and the
Specialty Awards banquet followed by
the Brown Bag Raffle fund raiser.
Many thanks to everyone who donated.
I believe the estimated total income
was around $1000.00.
On to Friday and the Roustabout - everyone’s’ favorite event. The weather
was perfect and so were the fields,
judges, and the many volunteers, with
Steve & Pam Boyer coming out the big
winners once again.
Steve Christiansen gets some needed sun
screen applied by new President Jean Wright.
Once again another 2nd weekend in
August has come and gone too fast.
One thing for sure is that I spent 5 days
in one of the prettiest parts of the U.S.
Afton is in a very beautiful valley in
southwestern Wyoming lined by mountains on both sides and sprinkled with
small towns full of friendly, helpful
people.
Around the first of July I had a phone
call from President, Linda Ford, explaining that George Zenk was unable
to attend national. After asking Linda
to call Jack Davies I accepted the position of Hunt Test Chairman and with
Jack’s expert help I think we pulled off
a very fun and relaxing AWS National
Hunt Test.
After months of planning and hard
work by Tim & Sharilee Malik, this
year’s sponsors, the 2007 Hunt Test &
Specialty Events was off and running.
A beautiful city park with a large pavilion was the site for the specialty show
on Thursday. I heard only positive
David and Lois McCracken coordinated a very funny, enjoyable, & eventful Water Derby. With many different
ways to win, (fastest time, slowest time,
funniest dogs, and many more), the
Water Derby was a big hit in 07. We
can only hope they will sponsor it again
next year.
After a long day in the field, it was off
to an excellent prime rib dinner, a very
enjoyable annual meeting, and lots of
dog talk with friends we don’t see
nearly enough.
Saturday morning everyone was up
early to test the dogs. The judges were
there, the dogs were there and we were
off and running after quickly setting up
two fields with the help of super-nice
judges. The dogs, judges, and handlers
hit the field. The day was perfect, the
birds were flying, and the dogs were
hunting! It just doesn’t get any better
than this.
The day is done, the dogs fed and put
up, then we went to the pavilion for
Bar-B-Q and a cold one. Now it was
time for Art Heun to play auctioneer,
and what a job he did! If you missed it,
I’m sorry, because it was a really good
time, bringing to the AWS club approximately $2000.00. Thanks to everyone that participated.
Sunday morning, shake out the cob
webs, up at 5:30AM, and rolling again.
The fields were set up, the water was
set up and there we go. Sunday went
really well, the dogs were scenting, the
birds were flushing, and with fewer
dogs entered, we finished up early.
It’s always a sad time when Sunday rolls
around because I know I won’t see so
many of the AWS club members that
are like my second family for another
year. That’s why I love this club and
can’t wait to see everyone next year in
Minnesota. Plan ahead and make your
reservations for Nationals next August
in Alexandria, MN. It will be our
fourth time at Elk Lake and it is always
a good time.
I’m closing now and I want to thank
the AWS club, Linda Ford, George
Zenk and the Hunt Test Events Committee for the opportunity to be the
Hunt Test Chairman this year. All my
thanks go out to every volunteer that
made this event a success. There are
way too many names to mention, the
bird planters, the gunners, the judges,
the marshals, and people who helped
set to and take down everything.
Last and by far the best, a very special
thank you goes out to two of my very
dearest friends, Jack and Kathy Davies
from Brainerd, Minnesota. Jack has
been a good friend and mentor to me
for several years and I have learned a
lot from these two beautiful people
who never, ever say no to helping the
AWS club. It’s sad to think I probably
won’t see them until next August in
Minnesota. Jack, Kathy, I love you
both!! Thank you!!
FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
Page 11
2007 AWSC National Specialty
Field Events Results
Friday, August 10, 2007
Roustabout
1
(06)
BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF HEARTS, RN JH WD CGC, “Jack”, SN 640837/03, 5/20/1999, M,
CH GAMECREEKS MACHOBOY x CH WATERWAY'S GAME CR BRINSLEY, CD SD ROM CGC, Breeder: Pamela Boyer / Linda Hattrem, Owner: Pamela Boyer / Linda Hattrem. Team Members: Steve Boyer & Pam Boyer Points:
135.59
2
(01)
UH HRCH CH NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA YOU GO GIRL,MH RN WDS CGC TDI, “Gurley”, SR 084105/03,
5/18/2003, F, NIGHTHAWK'S WOODROW MCCALL x NIGHT HAWKS BIT-O-CHOCOLATE, Breeder: Jane E.
Christiansen, Owner: Lois McCracken. Team Members: David McCracken & Lois McCracken Points: 135
3
(07)
LEATHERWOOD CREEK'S MILLIE, “Millie”, SN 918237/01, 6/28/2002, F, NIGHTHAWKS SCHOKOLADEN
HUND, SD x NIGHTHAWKS SWEET SNICKER BAR, Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, Owner: Art Heun. Team Members: Mark Wilkens & Art Heun Points: 124.32
Saturday, August 11, 2007
AWSC Hunt Test Qualifiers
Puppy
CAROLINA'S WILD MARCH HARE, “Bunny”, 3/23/2007, (F), BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF
HEARTS, RN JH WD CGC x UH HRCH CH NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA YOU GO GIRL,MH RN WDS
CGC TDI, Breeder: Lois McCracken, Owner: Lois McCracken
CAROLINA JUST PLAIN OL' GATOR, “Gator”, 3/23/2007, (M), BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF
HEARTS, RNJHWD* x UH HRCH CH NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA YOU GO GIRL,MHRNWDSC, Breeder:
Lois McCracken, Owner: Susan Liemohn
Started Dog (SD)
EASTBAY BARRACUDA, “Cuda”, 1/20/2005, (M), JENKS JAVA ROAST OF SWAN LAKE x HR GAME CREEK
WATERWAY KES, WD, Breeder: Haydee Kozich, Owner: Art Heun
CH MOUNTAIN STAR TAZMANIAN, CDX RAE2 GCG, “Taz”, 9/20/2002, (M), CH MOUNTAIN STAR OTIS
MANYFETCHS x CH MOUNTAIN STAR PARKIE, Breeder: Sharilee Malik, Owner: Frank & Debra Parker
LEATHERWOOD CREEK'S MILLIE, “Millie”, 6/28/2002, (F), NIGHTHAWKS SCHOKOLADEN HUND, SD x
NIGHTHAWKS SWEET SNICKER BAR, Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, Owner: Art Heun
Working Dog Excellent (WDX)
Working Dog Superior (WDS)
UH HRCH CH NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA YOU GO GIRL,MH RN WDS CGC TDI, “Gurley”, 5/18/2003, (F),
NIGHTHAWK'S WOODROW MCCALL x NIGHT HAWKS BIT-O-CHOCOLATE, Breeder: Jane E.
Christiansen, Owner: Lois McCracken
(Continued on page 12)
THE REVIEW
Page 12
Field Events Results … continued
(Continued from page 11)
Retrieving Certification Test - Qualifiers
RCT Junior
CH WATERWAY GAME CRK EMERALD GEM, CD RN CGC, “Emma”, 7/18/2003, (F), NIGHTHAWKS
SCHOKOLADEN HUND, SD x CH GAME CREEK WATERWAYS CONNEMARRA CD RN CG, Breeder:
Pam Boyer & Linda Hattrem/Patty St. Onge, Owner: Pam Boyer & Linda Hattrem/Patty St. Onge
CH MOUNTAIN STAR TAZMANIAN, CDX RAE2 GCG, “Taz”, 9/20/2002, (M), CH MOUNTAIN STAR OTIS
MANYFETCHS x CH MOUNTAIN STAR PARKIE, Breeder: Sharilee Malik, Owner: Frank & Debra Parker
NIGHT HAWK'S JD HENRY, “Henry”, 1/20/2006, (M), NIGHT HAWK'S YUKON JACK x NIGHT HAWK'S
CLASSIC ARTEMIS, Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, Owner: Bill & Karen Loken
RCT Senior
EASTBAY WAHOO, JH SD, “Jet”, 1/20/2005, (F), JENKS JAVA ROAST OF SWAN LAKE x HR GAME CREEK
WATERWAY KES, WD, Breeder: Haydee Kozich, Owner: Jack Davies
JUST PLAIN OL' SULA, “Sula”, 1/2/2005, (F), UH HRCH MHR CH GAMECR WATERWAY JUST PLAIN 'OL, MH
WDS x CH JUST PLAIN OL' RIO, SD, Breeder: Bridget Bereznak / Sue Liemohn, Owner: Frank Schwantner
RCT Master
UH HRCH MHR CH GAMECR WATERWAY JUST PLAIN 'OL, MH WDS, “Justin”, 6/7/2001, (M), UH HR SR
CH GAME CREEK'S BARREL O'BOURBON, WDS CGC x CH WATERWAY'S GAME CR BRINSLEY, CD
SD ROM CGC, Breeder: Pamela Boyer / Linda Hattrem, Owner: Susan Liemohn/Pam Boyer and Linda Hattrem
UH HR NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA NAPPY BROWN,MH WDS CGC TDI, “Nappy”, 2/2/2002, (M), NIGHTHAWKS MIGHTY ZEUS, WD x NIGHT HAWK'S CLASSIC CHEVY, Breeder: Casey and Jessica Borg, Owner:
David & Lois McCracken
FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
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Field Events Results … continued
Sunday, August 12, 2007
AWSC Hunt Test Qualifiers
Started Dog (SD)
Working Dog (WD)
SHR SR CH BEAU'S NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS, JH SD, “Nellie”, 12/19/2001, (F), CH BEAU'S KENNEBEC
QUINCY ADAMS, SD x CH LESITA'S BOX OF CHOCOLATES, SD, Breeder: Raymond R. Duszynski / Sharon
Arcand, Owner: Sharon Arcand / Ray Dusznski
Retrieving Certification Test - Qualifiers
RCT Junior
CH TARHEEL'S DIXIE R DARLIN, RN, “Dixie”, 5/21/2004, (F), CH WISH'N WELL TARHEEL MARKSMAN,
CD CGC x CH JEANNIE'S DARK MOLASSES, CD SD ROM CGC, Breeder: Jean Wright / Teresa Marley, Owner:
Teresa R. Marley
ASPEN SPRINGS WIND SPIRIT, RA, “Spirit”, 3/15/2005, (M), CH MOUNTAIN STAR TAZMANIAN, CDX RAE2
GCG x CH MTN STAR LADY GENEVIVE, CD RE JH SD CGC, Breeder: Frank & Debra Parker, Owner: Frank &
Debra Parker
RCT Senior
EASTBAY WAHOO, JH SD, “Jet”, 1/20/2005, (F), JENKS JAVA ROAST OF SWAN LAKE x HR GAME CREEK
WATERWAY KES, WD, Breeder: Haydee Kozich, Owner: Jack Davies
BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF HEARTS, RN JH WD CGC, “Jack”, 5/20/1999, (M), CH GAMECREEKS MACHOBOY x CH WATERWAY'S GAME CR BRINSLEY, CD SD ROM CGC, Breeder: Pamela
Boyer / Linda Hattrem, Owner: Pamela Boyer / Linda Hattrem
RCT Master
UH HR NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA NAPPY BROWN,MH WDS CGC TDI, “Nappy”, 2/2/2002, (M), NIGHTHAWKS MIGHTY ZEUS, WD x NIGHT HAWK'S CLASSIC CHEVY, Breeder: Casey and Jessica Borg, Owner:
David & Lois McCracken
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Committee Reports
The following are condensed versions of the committee reports presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting.
Awards Committee - Patricia A. St.Onge, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To keep accurate count of ROM points, which include the newly added AKC working title of Rally.
Activities and accomplishments: There are two dogs that earned a ROM this year – which has been announced in
the newsletter and the owners will receive a plaque and booklet at the Awards banquet.
Carryover business for next year: The Pfiefer point system has been announced in the newsletter. If you are
running in NAHRA or UKC tests and want your passes to be counted for the Pfiefer award, please send me a copy of
the UKC pink pass or the dates that you passed in NAHRA.
Breeder Referral - Shirley Wilkens, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To respond as quickly as possible to all inquiries.
Activities and accomplishments: 48 – Requests for Breeder Referral Packets; 40 – Sent out packets; 8 – No response
for address requests
Carryover business for next year: I expect the requests and expenses to remain about the same as they have been for
the past two years unless prospective interested parties use the AWSC website for the information. Expenses from August 2006 through July 22, 2007 - $94.36
Constitution and Bylaws Committee - Paul Morrison, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To bring a proposed Bylaws revision before the membership of the AWSC for a vote.
Activities and accomplishments: The committee received recommended changes to its proposed Bylaws revisions
from the Board of Directors. The recommendations were considered and adopted. The Board then sent the proposed
Bylaws revisions to a Registered Parliamentarian for comment. His comments and suggestions were incorporated into
the document by the Board of Directors. The document was then sent to the membership for its review and comment.
At the present time, the membership comment period is still ongoing.
Carryover business for next year: The memberships’ comments on the proposed Bylaws revisions will be reviewed
and discussed by the committee. Changes made by the committee will be implemented and then the proposed Bylaws
revision will be sent back to the Board for its consideration. A further review by the parliamentarian may be in order as
well and will come at no extra cost. On numerous occasions the chairperson has recommend that the Board also have
the document reviewed by an attorney who is not a member of the AWSC and is licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
There has been no action taken on this recommendation. Once the Board has determined that the document is in its
final form and ready to be sent to the membership for a vote, it must be reviewed by the AKC. If the document meets
the AKC’s requirements it will then be ready to be sent to the membership for a final vote.
General Education Committee - Beth Lagimoniere, Committee Chair
Current year goal: Create AWSC publications: American Water Spaniel Owner’s Guide Attend December 2007 AKC
Eukanuba Meet the Breeds in Long Beach, California
Activities and accomplishments: Attended 2006AKC Eukanuba Meet the Breeds in Long Beach, California
Attended 2007 AKC Parent Club Conference in Atlanta, Georgia; collected general education materials from other parent clubs; ordered educational pamphlet template to create new publications for AWSC.
Carryover business for next year: Continued creation of new AWSC materials. Templates: Owners Guide-$43; Breed
Standard & Terminology-$40; AKC Eukanuba Meet the Breeds- unknown.
Health and Genetics Committee - Kathy Wiederholt, Committee Chair
Current year goal: I am sorry, but we have not discussed our work with a goal in mind yet.
Activities and accomplishments: Nothing new to report this time.
Carryover business for next year:
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Committee Reports … continued
Hunting Events Committee - George Zenk, Committee Chair
Current year goal: Coordinate and facilitate the offering of Hunt Tests and RCT’s and approve same when appropriate
Activities and accomplishments: Have responded to three requests for information regarding Hunt Tests and RCT’s. Have
arranged for four judges for the Roustabout and Hunt Tests to be held at Nationals. Two are spaniel judges and two are retriever judges. The spaniel judges are David Stephenson, and Ron Klimes. The retriever judges are James Brannon, and Susan
Taylor.
David Stephenson and Ron Klimes will judge the Roustabout. Originally, I had arranged for six judges. Due to the small number of entrants, I had to call and cancel the assignments for two of the judges. Rooms have been reserved for the judges. Letters
were sent out to the judges. The letters included general information regarding rooms, meals, mileage, etc., and included Hunt
Test and RCT booklets. Have had new AWSC Hunt Test booklets printed. They are currently in my possession. Reviewed and
approved the position description for Hunting Events chairperson.
Judges (AKC conformation) Education Committee - Jean Wright, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To complete work on an education package including presentation materials and handouts for various educational venues. To develop a record of judges who are mentored by members, attend an AWSC presentation,
or attend a National Specialty. To develop a marketing plan for educational venues.
Activities and accomplishments: The Judges Education Committee wishes to thank the AWSC, Inc. Board of Directors for support throughout the year. Following is a list of committee activities:
•
The educational power point has had substantial re-work this year and is not yet ready for presentation; however,
it will be by years end.
•
Members have been asked for their most frequently asked questions about our breed. These will become a FAQ
sheet handout for use at seminars as well as available on the website for members who are mentoring judges.
•
We’ve had 4 invitations to present our breed at judging seminars. This year we chose to accept an invitation to
present at Westminster in 2008. Linda Hattrem and Sue Liemohn are lead for this project. We declined invitations to Pennsylvania and Oklahoma and delayed a presentation at the Spaniel Show. The committee is in favor
of a formal seminar as a part of national and plans will proceed to initiate that venture in 2008 at Alexandria.
AKC requested that we submit a list of approved mentors. That was done and we’ve since had 3 requests for
mentors.
•
•
Completion of the presentation and mentoring package.
•
Presentation of our breed at Westminster 2008 (DJAA).
•
Judging Seminar at National 2008.
•
Presentation of our breed at the 2009 Spaniel Show.
Library Committee - Pat Hamel and Linda Ford, Committee Chairs
Current year goal: To continue to collect material for the library.
Activities and accomplishments: Have sent about half of the library material to Pat Hamel. Hopefully when she is
fully recovered from illness the balance of the library will be sent to her. Have collected whatever material has been
found on the AWS.
Carryover business for next year: Continue to ask members to send any material for library to Linda Ford for now.
Continue to look for material on AWS in magazines, etc. No expected expenditures at this time.
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Membership Committee - Patricia A. St.Onge, Comittee Chair
Current year goal: To treat all applicants and members equally. I do not play favorites with
anyone.
Activities and accomplishments: To continue to use form letters to help ensure that all are treated the same. To
continue to do as I have been doing. To continue to process the applications as quickly as possible. I have sent out 17
new member packets since the previous annual meeting.
Carryover business for next year: Expenditures: I donate the postcards that are used in notifying new member
applicants. I donate the 4 printed pages that go in each packet – the approximate cost is 28 cents per packet. All other
expenses are turned in to the club for payment. The cost of the member packet by regular mail usually is about 3.95 per
packet,
for the extra ten cents, the packet is sent by priority mail of $4.05
Mentoring Committee - Linda Ford, Committee Chair
Current year goal: Make new members feel welcome to club
Activities and accomplishments: Contacted new members and welcomed them to the club. Sent them a brochure on
things they can do with their dogs. Have mentors at Nationals
Carryover business for next year: Continue to contact new members and send out brochures. No expected expenditures at this time.
Nationals - Sharilee Malik, Committee Chair
Current year goal:
Activities and accomplishments:
Newsletter Committee - Paul Morrison, Committee Chair
Current year goal: Publish quarterly newsletters within the publication schedule.
Activities and accomplishments: Since the Review committee was restructured in March of 2007, it has published
two Reviews in accord with the production schedule.
Carryover business for next year: Continue to produce quality newsletters on a timely basis.
Policy Committee - Jean Wright, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To develop AWSC policies and procedures based on AWSC, Inc. By-Laws, AWSC, Inc. Articles of Incorporation and Wisconsin Statutes for Non-Stock Corporations. To develop position descriptions for key appointed positions. For purposes of
this committee the following definitions are used:
• Policy is a statement of intent. A general statement that reflects the way specific actions are to be handled by the club.
• Procedure is an outline for a process – a detailed step by step description of how to do a specified task or process.
• Position Description describes the primary tasks or essential functions of a specified position.
All procedures and position descriptions need periodic review to ensure that they reflect the current needs and practices of the Club.
Activities and accomplishments: The Committee wishes to thank the AWSC, Inc. Board of Directors for its support over the past
year both with participating committee members who never once complained about wearing two hats and for speedy feedback and approval of completed work.
The following procedures are in place as a result of 2006 and 2007 work by this committee:
Raffle/auction - Annual meeting preparation - Conformation judge selection - Nominating committee
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The following position descriptions have cleared committee and have BOD approval.
Supported Entry Chair - Judges Education Chair - Rescue Chair - Membership Chair - Hunt Test Chair - Mentoring Committee
Chair - Club Librarian - Show Advisor - General Education Chair - AKC Delegate - Breeder Referral Chair - Legislative Liaison
• Complete position descriptions.
Rescue Committee - Holly Lewis, Committee Chair
Current year goal: Continue rescue activities
Activities and accomplishments: From Sept 2006-Aug 2007
Rescue interacted with at least 24 dogs during the above time frame.
•Adopted out 0 - Available through rescue 2 - Unknown outcome 3 - Could not take/unknown outcome 1
•Rehomed outside of rescue (although often with personal assistance from rescue members) 4
•Returned to breeder 4 - Euthanized within rescue 2 - Euthanized outside of rescue 2 - Referred to Boykin rescue 3
•Were not AWS or Boykin 3
Clyde is a 6-7 year old male being fostered in WI. He is from the hoarder and has been with rescue since Sept. He is a
good dog that needs to be placed in a home without other dogs. He responds extremely well to positive and treat training. Clyde does well with cats. His foster parent has been working with him to feel comfortable with other dogs and he
is making progress. He is a very loving boy who loves to play fetch.
Koko was recently taken into rescue. Paul Olsen is in charge of the case. He is being fostered by the Parkers. Information and evaluation are pending.
We continue to work closely with Boykin Rescue and the email list of Help4CurlyBrownDogs. As well, the breeder list
continues to be notified of dogs with unknown breeder. While none of these contacts have resulted in verification of a
dog from a certain breeder, it continues a positive relationship between rescue and breeders and keeps open dialogue.
Carryover business for next year: Continue as previous
Statistics: AKC Titles and Hunt Tests Committee - Patricia A. St.Onge, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To maintain accurate records of all AWS’s earning AKC, AWSC, Inc, NARHRA hunt test titles
and when owners submit copies of the certificates of hunt test titles earned with HRC. To maintain accurate records of
all AWS’s earning AKC titles of record.
Activities and accomplishments: As AWS’s earn AKC, AWSC, Inc, NARHRA, HRC titles of record, reports are
sent to the newsletter for publication. AKC is sent a list of AWS’s that complete the RCT requirements so those dogs
are then eligible to earn AKC hunt test titles.
Carryover business for next year: To continue to record AKC, AWSC, Inc, NARHRA, HRC titles of record, send
reports to the newsletter, send AKC names of AWS’s that have completed the RCT requirements. To continue to send
out certificates to owners of dogs that have completed RCT requirements and certificates and ring bands to owners of
dogs that have earned AWSC, Inc. hunt test titles.
Statistician: All Events Except AKC Conf. Titles & Hunt Tests - Jayne Kamau, Committee Chair
Current year goal: To submit reports in a timely and accurate fashion
Activities and accomplishments: To provide information regarding breed standings and performance activities of the
AWS. This will be made easier by the AKC’s new Awards Book format on disc instead of on paper.
Carryover business for next year: As above
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Committee Restructuring
With the dawn of a new Board of Directors came a call to look at restructuring the committees that exist within our club and
a possible consolidation of duties. What resulted from this examination was the following:
•
A number of committees were changed to one person appointments because the work was essentially being completed
by one individual.
•
A distinction was made between standing committees (those that perform a continuing function and remain in existence
until the end of the next annual meeting) and special committees (those that cease to exist as soon as they have completed their specific task or their time span has expired).
•
Some new committees were formed.
•
The issue of the number of Board members required to serve on committees was revisited and we are currently awaiting
a written opinion from the club’s attorney.
•
As has always been the case, every committee remains subject to the final authority of the Board of Directors.
•
The Board of Directors will appoint all members serving on a committee or given a specific position. Committee chairs
may submit names for the individuals they wish to have serve on their committees but all appointments are subject to
Board approval.
The following committees - standing and special - and appointed positions now exist to assist the Board in carrying out the
work and efforts of the club. Some committee descriptions are currently established while others are yet to be fully determined. Anyone wishing to serve on a committee should notify the Board of Directors.
Standing Committees
•
AWSC Club Field Events - oversees the AWSC Hunt Tests, Retrieving Certification Tests, Roustabout, and more
•
AWSC Cares - new and no official description exists but it is intended to provide thank yous, congratulations, expressions of condolence, etc. to our members
•
Fundraising - new and no official description exists but it is intended to explore, develop, and oversee fundraising programs for the club
•
General Education - provides general knowledge of dogs and dog related events to the membership
•
Health and Genetics - explores health and genetics initiatives, provides education on such matters to the membership
•
Judges Education - educates conformation judges on the breed and the breed standard
•
Rescue - responsible for rescuing, placing, and caring for homeless AWS
•
Rules - new and no official description exists but it is intended to assist the Board in the interpretation of a variety of
rules that the club is subject to
Special Committees
•
Annual Meeting Minutes - reviews and approves the minutes of the Annual Meeting (must be completed within six
months of the meeting)
•
Bylaws - rewriting the current AWSC constitution and bylaws
•
Nominating - nominates members to serve on the Board of Directors (established in the spring of each year)
•
Nationals 2008 -
•
Nationals 2009
•
Policy and Procedures - establishing written policy and procedures for the AWSC to be present to and approved by the
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Committee Restructuring … continued
Board of Directors
Appointed Positions
•
AKC Delegate - represents the AWSC before the AKC
•
Awards Secretary - records AWSC awards data
•
AKC Gazette Columnist - writes the quarterly breed column for the AWSC
•
Specialty Show Advisor - advises the National Specialty coordination on setting up the AWSC Annual Specialty
•
Breeder Referral Coordinator - refers those people interested in obtaining an AWS and seeking a breeder to AWSC
member breeders
•
Librarian - maintains historical documents and other materials pertinent to the AWS
•
Legislative Liaison - distributes information concerning dog legislation to the membership
•
Membership Secretary - maintains membership records and distributes membership renewal information
•
New Member Mentor - is a mentor to new club members and helps them understand the workings of the club
•
Newsletter Editor - publishes the newsletter on a quarterly basis
•
Statistician All Events Except AKC Conformation Titles and Hunt Tests - maintains statistics on items such as obedience, agility, rally, etc.
•
Statistician Hunt Tests and AKC Titles - maintains statistics on AWSC hunt tests and AKC titles
•
Supported Entries - assists with the coordination of AWS supported entries at dog shows
•
Web Master - oversees the club’s Web site
Supported Entries - Sharilee Malik, Committee Chair
Current year goal:
Activities and accomplishments:
Web Site Committee - Paul Morrison , Committee Chair
Current year goal: To establish a new look to the AWSC Web site with a standards based format and easier navigation.
Activities and accomplishments: In December of 2006 a basic Web site was established using a new and less expensive hosting service. The Web site was slowly expanded to include many items that had not been previously available on
the previous site. In July of 2007 a new Web site format was loaded to the host server and the Members Announcements page(s) was made more easily accessible. The Web site has become one that is easily and quickly updated when
necessary. The cost of the Web site has been reduced from hundreds of dollars each year to less than a hundred dollars
per year.
Carryover business for next year: The Web site will continue to undergo changes and improvements when and if
needed. It will also be updated on at least a monthly basis.
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Secretary’s Report
submitted by Martha Sbarbori
08-10-07 AWSC Board of Directors Meeting
Homestead Restaurant, Afton, WY
I. Call to order and attending:
Linda Ford called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM MDT. Present were President Linda Ford, Secretary Martha Sbarbori,
Treasurer Teresa Marley, Directors Art Heun, David McCracken, and Paul Morrison, AKC delegate Beth Lagimoniere, and President-elect Jeannie Wright in order to be oriented on outstanding issues.
II. Minutes: The minutes of the 6.24.07 board meeting were previously approved and published.
III. Teresa Marley and David McCracken have both expended personal funds on behalf of the specialty.
IV. Beth reported that changes to the RCT that allow AWSC hunt test passes to qualify as RCT passes can be approved by the AKC,
but official notification to the AKC must be done on club letterhead.
V. There was discussion regarding the issues arising from the newly formed AWS Rescue, Inc, as a separate 501 (c) 3 entity. These
will need to be explored by the incoming board. Current AWSC rescue funds have been depleted to $365.90 remaining in the Rescue Committee’s account.
The hour being late and the photo contest and annual meeting dinner being in progress in the adjoining room, Martha Sbarbori
moved to adjourn and Paul Morrison seconded. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. MDT.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Sbarbori
Secretary, AWSC Inc.
August 2005- August 2007
Board actions taken via email discussion 06.25.07 to 08.10.07
06.30.07
Board will request Kathy Wiederholt to attend the AKC CHF conference in St. Louis, MO in October. (Travel expenses are the responsibility of the attendees.)
07.02.07
Board approved membership and show chair position descriptions.
07.22.07
Board approved of eliminating password requirement for members-only section of the website. Paul Morrison, David McCracken,
Martha Sbarbori, and Art Heun voting in favor. Teresa Marley opposed.
07.29.07
David McCracken moved and Art Heun seconded that the time period for comments regarding the C&B be extended to correspond
with the amount of time the AWSC website was down in July, 2007. David McCracken, Art Heun, Martha Sbarbori, and Teresa
Marley voting to approve. George Zenk and Paul Morrison voting against.
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Secretary’s Report… continued
Secretary’s Report… submitted by Sue Liemohn
AWSC Board of Directors Meeting
August 10, 2007
Call to Order and roll call - The meeting was called to order by Jeannie Wright at 9:15 pm MDT. In attendance: Jeannie
Wright, Sue Liemohn, Teresa Marley, Art Heun, David McCracken, Paul Morrison and Beth Lagimoniere.
David McCracken moved that the membership dues remain the same for the upcoming year. Seconded. Motion passed
unanimously
Paul Morrison moved to reappoint Beth Lagimoniere as AKC Delegate for 2007-2008 club year. Seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Jeannie presented her goals and ideas for our work over the coming year.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm MDT.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Liemohn, Secretary
Action taken between meetings.
9-6-07 - Paul Morrison moved the following: I move that the AWSC Board of Directors, approve the revised committee and
appointed position structure as presented in the attached document and, further, that the Board of Directors authorize the
correction of printed materials to reflect the changes of committee and position names shown in the attached document. Seconded by George Zenk. (by email)
9-6-07 Sue Liemohn moved the following: I move to amend the motion on the floor to keep the name Hunting Events
Committee. Seconded by David McCracken. (by email)
9-9-07Roll call vote: In attendance: Jeannie Wright, George Zenk, Sue Liemohn, Teresa Marley, Art Heun, David
McCracken, Paul Morrison. (telephone)
Vote taken on the amendment: Amendment defeated 4-3 (Affirmative: Art, David and Sue – Negative: Paul, George Teresa,
Jeannie) (telephone)
9-12-07 Sue Liemohn made the following motion: I move to amend the motion on the floor to establish a committee to
raise funds and find other sources of income. The name shall be AWSC Fund Raising Committee. Seconded: David
McCracken
(The main motion being: AWSC Board of Directors, approve the revised committee and appointed position structure as presented in the attached document and, further, that the Board of Directors authorize the correction of printed materials to
reflect the changes of committee and position names shown in the attached document.)
9-14-07 Vote taken by email: Amendment passed. (Affirmative: David McCracken, Sue Liemohn, Teresa Marley, Art Heun
and George Zenk One member unavailable. Chair did not vote)
9-15-07 Vote taken by email: Main motion passed (Affirmative: David McCracken, Sue Liemohn, Teresa Marley, Art Heun
and George Zenk One member unavailable. Chair did not vote)
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AKC - Meet the Breeds
December 1-2, 2007; 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Long Beach, California
Turn nothing but an empty booth…
Join us in
presenting the
AWS to the
public!
Be creative!
Help educate!
…into a celebration of the AWS!
December 2003 Long Beach, California
It’s that time of year again!
What will the December 2007 booth look like?
What comes to your mind when you think
“American Water Spaniel”?
What would you like people to know about our
special breed?
January 2006 Tampa, Florida
Offer your ideas in developing a theme for this
upcoming event.
Join us in Long Beach, California to educate the
public about our American Water Spaniels, and
please do bring those little brown dogs!
December 2006 Long Beach, California
For more information, contact:
Beth Lagimoniere
805-925-3547
[email protected]
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5 Tips for Easier Vet Visits
submitted by Beth Lagimoniere
General Education Chair
larger or aggressive animals that might
be in the waiting room, but for larger
animals a pet carrier may not be an
option. A shorter leash or halter is best
in this situation as it provides more
control for the dog owner and prevents tangling with other animals or
furniture. Leashes also provide a handhold for cases where aggressive behaviors amongst animals might otherwise
get out of control.
Courtesy of I-Love-Dogs.com
Taking your pet to the veterinarian’s
office can be an adventure all on its
own. There are so many sights,
sounds, smells and other sensations
that your pet can easily become quite
excited or agitated to the point that
control is difficult. Multiply this by the
ever rotating average of 10 or more
pets in a busy waiting room and mass
pandemonium could be the result.
Without proper training and control, a
veterinarian’s waiting room might
quickly become a bedlam of scales,
feather and fur as the animals all compete for space and attention. So what
can you do to make the trip less stressful for your pet, yourself, your vet and
the staff? There are five basic points
that will make any visit, less of an odyssey.
First, be certain to leash or halter train
your dog if you do not plan on using a
pet carrier for transport. A pet carrier
is ideal for small animals as this provides them a measure of security as
they have their own personal space,
and it also gives them protection from
Secondly, consider muzzle training for
your pet. Many veterinarian hospitals
now request you to muzzle your pet.
This is for the safety of other patients
as well as the staff. A muzzle will simply fit around a dog's mouth area and
prevent biting but to a dog that is unfamiliar with the device this can be a
very frightening experience. Giving
your pet the opportunity to learn
about this device in a non-threatening
environment can make the office visit
much less traumatic.
A third tip is not to forget the rewards.
Unless your veterinarian has requested
your dog have no food for specific
purposes, such as testing, or if they do
not allow food in the waiting room,
feel free to bring along a treat for your
pet. This will help them to feel more at
ease with the new surroundings and
help to keep their focus on you rather
than on getting a closer look at the
iguana on a leash in the corner. It also
gives you the chance to continue the
training lessons while waiting for your
pet to be called back to the exam
rooms. Plus, your dog will think
you are really cool and, if you are
lucky, so will that cute receptionist you've had your eye on.
Fourth, keep track of your pet's
medical records. Is your pet allergic to anything? Is she up to
date on her vaccination shots?
How old is he? Has your pet had
any surgeries, major illnesses or
parasites? These things are all important to know and could be potentially
life threatening if you didn't keep them
current. Regular visit to the vet and
being current on shots is always a good
idea. Why risk losing your precious
friend to some disease that is virtually
non-existent over a measly few dollars?
Plus, visiting the vet regularly will help
your pet to become more relaxed with
the office settings and they will respond better.
For our fifth tip, let's party. Socializing
your pet to other people and animals
prior to vet visits is a great idea provided they are current on their vaccinations. This allows them to learn acceptable behaviors around other animals and what the boundaries of interaction are. Hosting a puppy party is a
great way to do this. Invite several
other dog owners over to visit and
serve a modest picnic or potluck type
meal. Encourage the dogs to play and
interact together and with the other
owners. This will help them to learn
what you will and will not accept and
helps you to determine potential problem areas.
Following these simple tips can make
vet visits less traumatic on all involved
and much easier to cope with. You will
thank yourself later. Your pet will
thank you and so will the staff at the
vet's office.
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AKC Delegate Report
submitted by Beth Lagimoniere
AWSC AKC Delegate
The election of the AKC Delegate Committees was conducted at the September meeting and I am pleased to announce that I was
elected by the Delegate body to serve a 2-year term on the Field Trial and Hunting Test Events Committee. The goals of the Delegate Standing Committees and the charge of the FTHTE Committee is as follows:
Delegate Standing Committee Goals:
A. To provide the broad-based independent involvement of the Delegates in matters affecting the dog fancy.
B. To identify and utilize the expertise within the Delegate Body and within the fancy.
The Field Trial and Hunting Test Events Committee:
To share information and procedures useful to field trial and hunting test clubs.
To find ways of making field trial and hunting test clubs and their events more effective and efficient in serving the needs
of their members and their communities.
To support the role of field trial and hunting test clubs and events in enhancing and preserving the working skills of the
breeds involved.
One of the committee’s first agenda topics will be negative legislation related to performance events – ban on hunting events, land
use, etc. If you have any information on this topic that you would like to submit, please forward to me at [email protected]
AKC’S canine legislative position statement on the use of dogs in sporting, working, and competition activities states, “The American Kennel Club encourages and strongly supports the interaction and mutual enjoyment of owners and dogs in sporting activities
such as hunting and field trials; in working circumstances such as herding, tracking, and pulling; and in competition events such as
dog shows, obedience trials, agility trials, and other performance events and tests. The AKC believes that dogs should be properly
cared for, humanely trained, and not pushed beyond reasonable limits for which they were bred.”
The AWSC is in need of someone to fill the position of Legislative Liaison. This role is essential to protecting our rights as stated
above in AKC’s position statement. Any negative canine legislation in any part of the country ultimately affects AWS owners where
ever they live. Please consider volunteering to be the AWSC Legislative Liaison to help alert our members of pending legislation so
they can become more active in the process. For more information, please see the page titled “AKC Legislative Liaison Program”.
AKC Health News
AKC AND AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION
AGREE TO CLOSER WORKING RELATIONSHIP
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club has been informed by the Secretary of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
(AKC/CHF) that their Board has accepted the proposal submitted to them by the AKC Board of Directors. The agreement
calls for the election of six persons designated by the AKC to the AKC/CHF Board.
AKC will also provide the sum of $750,000 to pay the line of credit liabilities of the AKC/CHF and to establish an operating
reserve for the Foundation. Additionally, AKC will provide $500,000 in dollar-for-dollar matched donor funds to the AKC/
CHF endowment fund.
The AKC has a dedicated commitment to the success of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. We believe that this new arrangement will ensure the financial stability of the organization and we look forward to closer relations with the Foundation
so that the success of this valuable organization is ensured.
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Statistician’s Report
submitted by Jayne Kamau
New Canine Good Citizen Certificates
Aspen Springs Wind Spirit CGC RA (D) “Spirit” - SR24686906
Date Certificate Earned: March 11, 2007.
Sire: CH Mountain Star Tazmanian CDX RAE2 CGC x CH Mountain Star Lady Genevive CD RE JH SD CGC.
Breeders: Frank L and Debra K Parker Owners: Frank L and Debra K Parker
Aspen Springs Water Lily CGC RA (B) “Lily” - SR24686901
Date Certificate Earned: June 24, 2007.
Sire: CH Mountain Star Tazmanian CDX RAE2 CGC x CH Mountain Star Lady Genevive CD RE JH SD CGC.
Breeders: Frank L and Debra K Parker Owners: Frank L and Debra K Parker
New Tracking Title Certificates
Kraskey’s Itsa Grand Life TD (B) “Lyvia” - SR31084702
Date Certificate Earned: May 20, 2007
Sire: Kraskey’s Grand Rio Mack Tank x Wood’s-N-Waters Feather Babe.
Breeder: Carolyn Kraskey Owner: Janice Heck and Carolyn Kraskey
Obedience 1st - 4th Placements
January 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
1st – 2nd – 3rd – 4th
Open
1. California Regal Cacao Dianne CGC CD CDX RN RE NA NAJ OA OAJ TDI AX AXJ
2 – 2 – 0 – 2
Rally 1st - 4th Placements
January 1, 2007 – July 31, 2007
Novice
1. Night Mist’s Mud Puppy
1 – 0 – 0 – 0
Advanced
1. Aspen Springs Water Lily RA
1 – 0 – 0 – 2
F Parker/D Parker
2. Aspen Springs Wind Spirit RA
0 – 0 – 1 – 1
F Parker/D Parker
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Statistician’s Report … by Jayne Kamau
1st – 2nd – 3rd – 4th
Excellent
1. CH Game CRK-Waterway Kylends Joyia CDX NA RE
1 – 0 – 1 – 0
A Prior
2. Aspen Springs Wind Spirit RA
1 – 0 – 0 – 0
F Parker/D Parker
3. Aspen Springs Water Lily RA
0 – 0 – 0 – 1
F Parker/D Parker
Agility 1st-4th Placements
January 1, 2007-March 31, 2007
JWW Novice
1. Game CRK Kylends Mary CDX RA NAJ
5 – 1 – 0 – 1
A Prior
JWW Open
H Norckauer
2 – 1 – 0 – 0
JWW Excellent
1.California Regal Cacao Dianne CGC CD CDX RN RE NA NAJ OA OAJ TDI AX AXJ
H Norckauer
2 – 2 – 0 – 0
Novice
1 – 0 – 1 – 0
A Prior
Open
1. U-CD Am/Mex CH California Wavecrest Keoni CDX RE NA NAJ OJ SD
DPP CGC NJP NAP OJP
3 – 1 – 0 – 0
B Lagimoniere
1 – 0 – 0 – 0
A Prior
H Norckauer
1 – 0 – 0 – 0
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Agility 1st - 4th Placements
January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007
1st – 2nd – 3rd – 4th
4. Amt/Int BIS Am/INT CH Waterway-Game Cr Mare-Z-Dotes SD, JH
0 – 0 – 1 – 0
L Hattrem/ J Hattrem/ P Boyer
Top Group Placements
January 1, 2007 - August 31 2007
Points
1 Amt/Int BIS Am/INT CH Waterway-Game Cr Mare-Z-Dotes SD, JH
0 – 4 – 2 – 4
2390
0 – 0 – 0 – 1
485
0 – 4 – 2 – 4
161
2 Ca-Beavercrk’s Best Kpt Secret
L Thorsness
3 CH Game CRK-Waterway Kylends Joyia CDX NA RE
A Prior
All Breed Standings
January 1, 2007 – August 31, 2007
2423
02 Ca-Beavercreek’s Best Kpt Secret
495
L Thorsness
03 CH Game CRK-Waterway Kylends Joyia CDX NA RE
163
A Prior
04 CH Tarheel’s Dixie R Darlin RN CGC
14
T Marley
05 Mountain Star Lady Maverik
13
S Malik/T Malik
06 Mountain Star Elusive Dodger
13
S Malik/T Malik
07 CH Waterway-Game Creek Okie-Dokie
12
R Radunze/L Hattrem/P Boyer
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All Breed Standings
January 1, 2007 – August 31, 2007
Points
08 CH Mountain Star Aspine Jasmine
11
R Stephens
09 Am/Multi-Int CH Wavecrest Chance of a Legend CGC
7
L Thorsness
10 Aspen Springs Water Lily CGC RA
7
F Parker/D Parker
Breed Standings
January 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
54
02 CH Tarheel’s Dixie R Darlin RN CGC
14
T Marley
03 Mountain Star Lady Maverik
13
S Malik/T Malik
04 Mountain Star Elusive Dodger
13
S Malik/T Malik
05 CH Waterway-Game Creek Okie-Dokie
12
R Radunze/L Hattrem/P Boyer
06 Ca-Beavercreek’s Best Kpt Secret
11
L Thorsness
07 CH Mountain Star Aspine Jasmine
11
R Stephens
08 Am/Multi-Int CH Wavecrest Chance of a Legend CGC
7
L Thorsness
09 CH Aspen Springs Dream Chaser
7
J Keane/B Keane
10 Aspen Springs Water Lily RA
F Parker/D Parker
7
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VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
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The Loss of a Friend
submitted by Paul Morrison
September 11 has come to be known as
one of those ominous historical dates
stirring countless emotions and memories. Now, those of us who came to
know Marilyn Barth as a champion of
the American Water Spaniel, a longtime AWS breeder, and a dear friend,
will have but one more reason
for our emotions to be stirred
on that date. Mary, as she preferred to be called in AWS circles, passed away in her sleep on
September 11, 2007.
call. Once more, true to Mary’s graciousness, whenever I asked for copies
of such items Mary would not hesitate
to send me that which I had requested
and often even more.
It was this graciousness, and her pleasant, soft spoken, manner that endeared
so many people to Mary. Despite what
Mary and her late husband John
operated Swan Lake Kennels in
Pardeeville, WI since the 1960s
and were early members of the
AWSC. Over the years they
established their kennel and line
of AWS as an influential force
in the breed and became well
known for breeding dogs with
strong hunting drive. While
some of their dogs went on to
become conformation Champions, obedience title holders, top
agility dogs, and holders of hunt
test titles, nothing was more
important to both Mary and
John than producing good field
dogs.
I first came to know Mary in
1987 when I ordered my first
AWS puppy; a pup I would
have to wait nearly a year to get
because of the demand for
Swan Lake puppies. Both before and
after I placed my order for that pup,
Mary was always willing to answer
questions that I had regarding the
breed and never seemed to tire of my
countless questions. As my time in the
breed grew and I became more and
more interested in its history I found
Mary to be a wealth of knowledge and
a close equivalent to a historical librarian with countless copies of magazine
articles, old pedigrees, books, and other
historical information at her beckon
others might say or do, Mary seldom
had a crass word and often looked
ahead with a positive outlook on the
future. She was a good story teller too
and I enjoyed many long conversations
about her hunting exploits during my
visits to her home. I remember her being especially proud of her prowess at
hunting turkey and deer. We all laughed
at some of her stories and one could
see how proud she was to be a successful outdoors woman. Mary had been a
physical education teacher and was es-
pecially interested in promoting outdoor activities, including hunting, to
girls and women. Perhaps it was that
interest and influence that lead her
daughter Ellen to a career with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; a point on which Mary was
especially proud.
Mary and John served as
mentors to many in the AWS
world but chiefly they were
often known as friends;
friends to their puppy buyers,
to other AWS enthusiasts,
and primarily to the breed. In
an era where some people try
to dictate what people do
with their AWS, Mary simply
encouraged everyone with a
little brown dog to just enjoy
it in whatever way suited
them best. The way that
suited Mary best was to see
the dogs performing in the
field and it made her very
excited to know that the pups
she and John produced were
excelling as hunting dogs. I
always took great pleasure in
calling at the end of the hunting season to share stories of
my Swan Lake dogs’ work
that season and to talk about
what was on tap for Swan
Lake Kennels in the coming
year. Mary never failed to ask
how the other dogs in my
kennel were doing as well.
She was not solely concerned about her
pups but about all the AWS, their successes and failures. Simply put, Mary
was one of the nicest people ever to be
a part of the AWS community.
In a recent conversation with Ellen
Barth I learned that Swan Lake Kennels will continue on for a while to
come. That is a loving and fitting tribute to the devotion that both Mary and
John had for the American Water
Spaniel.
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New AKC Title Holders of Record
submitted by Patty St. Onge
Champion (CH)
CH CA - BEAVERCRK'S BEST KPT SECRET, {F}, 11-14-2005, Breeder: Linda L. Ford, By: Int CH GRCH CH
KRASKEY'S GRAND RIO MACK TANK x CH CALIFORNIA ABRA-CA-DABRA, Owner: Lola Thorsness,
Title Earned: 05/11/07
CH FOWL PLAY UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, {F}, 03-31-2006, Breeder: Don & Donna Talberg, By: BIS/BISS
CH WATERWAY-GAME CREEK TY-YI-YIPPY, JH WD x MOLLIE RUNNER OF THE RIVER, Owner: Don
Hancock / Jeff Bartee, Title Earned: 05/05/07
CH MOUNTAIN STAR ASPEN JASMINE, {F}, 03-04-2005, Breeder: Timothy and Sharilee Malik, By: CH MOUNTAIN
STAR TAZMANIAN, CDX RAE2 GCG x CH MTNSTAR SILVER FALLS CASCADE, CD RN SD, Owner:
Robert B. Stephens, Title Earned: 05/27/07
CH WATERWAY-GAME CREEK OKIE-DOKIE, {M}, 10-28-2005, Breeder: Bridget Bereznak / Sue Liemohn, By: BIS/
BISS CH WATERWAY-GAME CREEK TY-YI-YIPPY, JH WD x CH JUST PLAIN OL' RIO, SD, Owner: Linda
Hattrem / Roxanne Radunzel, Title Earned: 05/27/07
Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)
CALIFORNIA REGAL CACAO DIANNE CDX RE NA NAJ, {F}, 11-05-2004, Breeder: Linda L. Ford, By: Int CH
GRCH CH KRASKEY'S GRAND RIO MACK TANK x CH CALIFORNIA ABRA-CA-DABRA, Owner: Heber
R. Norckauer Jr., Title Earned: 07/20/07
Tracking Dog (TD)
KRASKEY'S ITSA GRAND LIFE, TD, {F}, 12-27-2005, Breeder: Carolyn R. Kraskey, By: Int CH GRCH CH
KRASKEY'S GRAND RIO MACK TANK x CH WOODS-N-WATER'S FEATHER BABE, Owner: Janice
Heck / Carolyn Kraskey, Title Earned: 05/20/07
Open Agility (OA)
CALIFORNIA REGAL CACAO DIANNE CDX RE OA OAJ, {F}, 11-05-2004, Breeder: Linda L. Ford, By: Int CH
Open Agility Jumper (OAJ)
CALIFORNIA REGAL CACAO DIANNE CDX RE OA OAJ, {F}, 11-05-2004, Breeder: Linda L. Ford, By: Int CH
Rally Novice (RN)
UH HR NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA NAPPY BROWN, RN MH WDS CGC TDI, {M}, 02-02-2002, Breeder: Casey and
Jessica Borg, By: NIGHTHAWKS MIGHTY ZEUS, WD x NIGHT HAWK'S CLASSIC CHEVY, Owner: David
& Lois McCracken, Title Earned: 07/29/07
CH NIGHT MIST'S MUD PUPPY, CD RN, {F}, 11-08-2001, Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, By: NIGHTHAWK'S
WOODROW MCCALL x NIGHTHAWK'S GAMECREEK MISTY, Owner: Sue D. Weaver, Title Earned:
05/05/07
Rally Advanced
ASPEN SPRINGS WATER LILY, RA, {F}, 03-15-2005, Breeder: Frank & Debra Parker, By: CH MOUNTAIN STAR
TAZMANIAN, CDX RAE2 GCG x CH MTN STAR LADY GENEVIVE, CD RE JH SD CGC, Owner: Frank &
Debra Parker, Title Earned: 06/15/07
ASPEN SPRINGS WIND SPIRIT, RA, {M}, 03-15-2005, Breeder: Frank & Debra Parker, By: CH MOUNTAIN STAR
TAZMANIAN, CDX RAE2 GCG x CH MTN STAR LADY GENEVIVE, CD RE JH SD CGC, Owner: Frank &
Debra Parker, Title Earned: 06/14/07
Rally Excellent
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New AKC Title Holders of Record
GAME CR WATERWAY KYLENDS LC MARY, CDX RE NAJ SD, {F}, 06-05-2002, Breeder: Pam Boyer/ David &
Kelly P'Pool, By: BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF HEARTS, RN JH WD x CH GAME CREEK'S
FIONNUALA, CD SD, Owner: Avis Prior, Title Earned: 06/03/07
Junior Hunter (JH)
SHR SR CH BEAU'S NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS, JH SD, {F}, 12-19-2001, Breeder: Raymond R. Duszynski / Sharon Arcand, By: CH BEAU'S KENNEBEC QUINCY ADAMS, SD x CH LESITA'S BOX OF CHOCOLATES, SD,
Owner: Sharon Arcand / Ray Dusznski, Title Earned: 05/26/07
CALIFORNIA CHOCOLATE CHIP, JH, {F}, 11-19-2004, Breeder: Linda L. Ford, By: Int CH GRCH CH KRASKEY'S
GRAND RIO MACK TANK x SR CH CALIFORNIA STAR ATTRACTION, CD WD, Owner: Linda L. Ford,
Title Earned: 09/23/06
RCT Requirements Met
AWS’s that have met the RCT requirements to be eligible to earn AKC hunt test titles are:
Junior Level
LEATHERWOOD CREEK'S MILLIE, SD “Millie”, 6/28/2002, (F), NIGHTHAWKS SCHOKOLADEN HUND, SD x
NIGHTHAWKS SWEET SNICKER BAR, Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, Owner: Art Heun, Completed: 08/11/07
Senior Level
EASTBAY BARRACUDA, SD “Cuda”, 1/20/2005, (M), JENKS JAVA ROAST OF SWAN LAKE x HR GAME
CREEK WATERWAY KES, WD, Breeder: Haydee Kozich, Owner: Art Heun, Completed: 08/12/07
EASTBAY WAHOO, JH SD “Jet”, 1/20/2005, (F), JENKS JAVA ROAST OF SWAN LAKE x HR GAME CREEK
WATERWAY KES, WD, Breeder: Haydee Kozich, Owner: Jack Davies, Completed 08/12/07
BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF HEARTS, RN JH WD CGC, “Jack”, 5/20/1999, (M), CH GAMECREEKS MACHOBOY x CH WATERWAY'S GAME CR BRINSLEY, CD SD ROM CGC, Breeder: Pamela
Boyer / Linda Hattrem, Owner: Pamela Boyer / Linda Hattrem, Completed: 08/12/07
Address, Telephone, and Email Changes
Address & Phone
Holly Lewis
PO Box 413
Kewaskum, WI 53040(414) 840-7411
[email protected]
Jonathan & Linda Hattrem
7375 Bayport Ave
Sparta, WI 54656(608) 272-3908
Email
Frank & Debra Parker
[email protected]
Contact Patty St. Onge, 4835 S. Mill Loop Rd, Maple, WI 54854 with any changes in your address or phone number or
email.
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New Hunt Test Title Holders
New AWSC, Inc Hunt Test Title Holders
Started Dog (SD)
EASTBAY BARRACUDA, SD “Cuda”, 1/20/2005, (M), JENKS JAVA ROAST OF SWAN LAKE x HR GAME
CREEK WATERWAY KES, WD, Breeder: Haydee Kozich, Owner: Art Heun Title earned: 08/11/07
LEATHERWOOD CREEK'S MILLIE, SD “Millie”, 6/28/2002, (F), NIGHTHAWKS SCHOKOLADEN HUND, SD
x NIGHTHAWKS SWEET SNICKER BAR, Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, Owner: Art Heun, Title Earned:
08/12/07
NAHRA
Started Hunting Retriever (SR)
SR WINE COUNTRY ROLLIN ROCK, CD, {M}, 10-24-2003, Breeder: Grover William and Gerda J. Smith, By: WR CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY TWIST, CD
CGC, x CH CALIFORNIA SUNSET STRIP, CD, Owner: Grover William and Gerda
J. Smith, Title earned: 08/08/07
UKC
Started Hunting Retriever (SHR)
SHR SR CH BEAU'S NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS, JH SD, “Nellie”, 12/19/2001,
(F), CH BEAU'S KENNEBEC QUINCY ADAMS, SD x CH LESITA'S
BOX OF CHOCOLATES, SD, Breeder: Raymond R. Duszynski / Sharon
Arcand, Owner: Sharon Arcand / Ray Dusznski Title earned: June 17,
2007
Upland Hunter (UH)
UH HR COW CREEKS SWEET JASMINE, WD, (Jazz), {F}, 12-28-2003,
Breeder: Jane E. Christiansen, By: NIGHTHAWKS SCHOKOLADEN
HUND, SD x CH MICKTHEA FIONA Owner: William & Tracey
O'Neal, Title earned: 02/24/07
2007 Water Derby Results
Slowest Team
Lois McCracken and David McCracken
with Gurley and Nappy
Funniest Team
Martha Sbarbori and Linda Ford
With Burl and Callie
Junior Team
Sydney Boyer and Zoey Furlong
With Jack and Indy
Fastest Team
Sydney Boyer and Zoey Furlong
With Jack and Indy
Sydney Boyer with Jack and Zoey Furlong with Indy
won the 2007 Water Derby Competition in the
Junior Team and Fastest retrieve categories
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Pfeiffer Award Points Standings
submitted by Patty St.Onge
We are off to a great start with owners running their dogs in various types of hunt tests and earning points towards the Pfeiffer award.
The Pfeiffer Award requires that accurate records be kept of hunt test passes in all venues. We are unable to get a report of
the AWS passes from AKC and the Hunting Retriever Club. Results are published in the AKC Awards and reported on the
AKC website and in the Hunting Retriever magazine but it is very time consuming to go through those results to find the
AWS’s. Because of that, we are requesting that owners of AWS
1. In AKC hunting tests send a note including the full name of the dog, its registration number and the date of the
passes.
2. In NAHRA hunting tests send a note including the full name of the dog, its registration number and the date of the
passes.
These passed will be verified upon the publication of the results in the NAHRA newsletter
In HRC tests send a copy of their pink receipts, which will be verified from the publication of the results in the Hunting Retriever newsletter
Information is to be sent to Patricia A. St. Onge, 4835 S. Mill Loop Rd. Maple, WI 54854. All passes will then be verified
when published in the AKC Awards or on the AKC website or the NAHRA newsletter or the Hunting Retriever magazine.
Standings
Total number
of Points
1.
215
UH HRCH MHR CH GAMECR WATERWAY JUST PLAIN OL' MH WDS
2.
110
UH HR NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA NAPPY BROWN, MH WDS TDI
3.
100
UH HRCH CH NIGHTHAWKS CAROLINA YOU GO GIRL, MH RN WDS CGC TDI
4.
90
HR COW CREEKS SWEET JASMINE, WD
5.
60
EASTBAY WAHOO, JH SD
6.
24
EASTBAY BARRACUDA, SD
7.
15
SHR SR CH BEAU'S NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS, JH SD
8.
9
CALIFORNIA CHOCOLATE CHIP
9.
8
LEATHERWOOD CREEK'S MILLIE, SD
Dog's full name
Tied for 10th place in alphabetical order
5
BISS CH GAME CR WATERWAY JACK OF HEARTS, RN JH WD CGC
5
JUST PLAIN OL' SULA
5
SR WINE COUNTRY ROLLIN ROCK, CD
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OFA and CERF LISTINGS
(April - June 2007) submitted by Linda Ford
CERF Certificate number interpretation
Example: AWS-236/95-26
AWS=American Water Spaniel, 236=the CERF number assigned to an animal, 95=the year in which the animal was examined,
26=the age in months.
A CERF number is good for one year from the exam date. Ask to see a copy of the certificate. CERF no longer includes the full number in our reports. They now show an N on the reports. N=No permanent identification.
CERF Number
Registered Name
Reg. Number
Owners
AWS-480
AWS-482
AWS-502
AWS-552
AWS-554
Kei-Rin’s Giddy-Up N’ Go, CH
Kei-Rin’s Root’N Toot’N Cowboy, CH
Kraskey’s Grand Water Lilly
Kraskey’s Kei-Rin Sacagawea, CH
Hirdler Hill’s Grand Finale, CH
SR 063214/02
SR 063214/01
SR 207324/03
SR 097010/01
SR 042451/01
Pamela & Kayla Kozak
Pamela & Kayla Kozak
Carolyn R. Kraskey*
Pamela W. Kozak
Janice Bauwens*
Exam Date
04/15/07
04/15/07
04/21/07
04/15/07
06/01/07
OFA number interpretation
Example: AWS-234E36F
AWS=American Water Spaniel, 234=Ascending numerical order of normal individuals assigned a breed registry number,
E=Phenotypic evaluation (E=Excellent, G=Good, F=Fair), 26=Age in months when evaluation was done, F=Sex of individual
(female), T=Tattooed, PI=Permanent Identification, NOPI=No Permanent Identification. EL-Elbows, CA-Cardiac.
OFA Number
Registered Name
Reg. Number
Owners
Hips
AWS-563G24F-PI
AWS-564G26M-PI
AWS-565F26F-PI
AWS-566F34F-PI
AWS-567G71F-PI
AWS-568G34M-PI
AWS-569G71M-PI
AWS-570G29M-PI
AWS-571E28F-PI
AWS-572E24M-NOPI
AWS-573E24F-NOPI
AWS-574G27M-PI
Water Lilly Yorokobi
Edie’s Brutus Orion
MVR Curley Q
Salsa
Bellwood’s Dark Enchantress, CH
Nyenske’s Teddy Bear, CH
Bellwood’s Dark Deception, CH
Game CK A Priate’Looks at 40
Caslpeke Abigail of Roebling
East Carolinas Prince of Tides
East Carolinas Sweet Daisy Mae
Infinite Wisdom of Swan Lake
SR 246947/04
SR 229123/06
SR 235259/03
SR 171189/03
SN 852753/06
SR 181487/01
SN 852753/02
SR 220977/06
SR 242545/04
SR 268836/05
SR 268834/09
SR 246947/02
Timothy A. & Marilyn A. Nichols
Patrick G. & Tonja M. McCullough
Ken & Ellen Eno
Michael & Michelle Horner
Dr. Alison Emslie-Smith
Barbara J. Nyenhuis/Kenneth Dogenske
Jeffrey Kraynik
Joann Szemericky
Alec & Wendy Combs
Alec & Wendy Combs
Robert C. & Victoria A. Mueller
Elbows
AWS-EL38F26-PI
AWS-EL39F34-PI
AWS-EL40F64-PI
AWS-EL41M27-PI
MVR Curley Q
Salsa
Night Mist’s Mud Puppy, CD, CH
Infinite Wisdom of Swan Lake
SR 235259/03
SR 171189/03
SN 879189/04
SR 246947/02
Ken & Ellen Eno
Michael & Michelle Horner
Sue D. Weaver
Robert C. & Victoria A. Mueller
Cardiac
AWS-CA159/26F/C-PI
AWS-CA160/52M/C-PI
AWS-CA161/29M/P-PI
AWS-CA162/27F/C-PI
AWS-CA163/12F/C-PI
MVR Curley Q
Kei-Rin’s Root’N Toot’N Cowboy,CH
Game CK A Priate’Looks at 40
Eastbay Mako, SHR
Caslpeke Abigail of Roebling
SR 235259/03
SR 063214/01
SR 220977/06
SR 255234/04
SR 242545/04
Ken & Ellen Eno
Pamela W. & Kayla Kozak/Lori J. White
Jeffrey Kraynik
Haydee Kozich
Joann Szemericky
Thyroid
AWS-TH20/26M-PI
AWS-TH21/71F-PI
AWS-TH22/71M-PI
Edie’s Brutus Orion
Bellwood’s Dark Enchantress, CH
Bellwood’s Dark Deception, CH
SR 229123/06
SN 852753/06
SN 852753/02
Patrick G. & Tonja M. McCullough
Note: If the owner’s name is followed by an *, the dog belongs to multiple owners.
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VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
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FOR SALE
The following items are for sale and available to all, with the proceeds being deposited in the General Fund. Support your
club and advertise your love of the breed by proudly displaying either (or both) of these decals. The decals sell for $10 each
including shipping and handling. To order your decal send a check made payable to “AWSC, Inc.” to Kathy Davies, 9664
Legionville Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401. Be sure to indicate the number and type of decal you are ordering.
AWS Decal
Full Color AWSC Decal
ALSO AVAILABLE
AWSC Logo Shirts
Short-sleeved T-shirts ($16) and long-sleeved sweat shirts ($30) are available in sizes large and extra-large. The colors are tan,
black, and orange. Shipping costs are $5 per item. Proceeds go to the General Fund. To order your shirt(s) send a check
made payable to “AWSC, Inc.” to George Zenk, 6361 Hwy 20, Webster, ND 58382. Be sure to indicate the quantity, size,
color, and type of shirt you are ordering. If stocks become depleted reorders will be made on a quarterly basis.
Welcome New Members
Pictures Needed
Full Members
Richard Furlong
Cynthia Butt
908 E. Shelby St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 325-5711
[email protected]
HH
Member date 8/3/2007
Sponsors
Sharon Dougherty
Doug Dougherty
Associate Member
Heather Bennett
1623 North Ave.
Port Norris, NJ 08349
(856) 785-1939
[email protected]
A-S
Member date 8/3/2007
We are in great need of pictures showcasing the AWS for use in the Review and
on the Web site. If you would like to share some of your favorite photos with
the rest of the club members and the visitors to our Web site, please submit
copies of your photos for our use.
Digital or scanned photos can be sent to the email address listed below. If you
choose to submit actual photographs, please send only copies as we will not be
returning any of the photos.
Mail your photos to:
Paul Morrison
11450 Durand Rd.
Howell, MI 48855
Email your photos to: [email protected]
Please include the dog’s name and that of the people shown in the photograph,
whenever possible.
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Getting a Puppy?
The American Water Spaniel Club, Inc. suggests that you may want to ask some of the following questions of breeders:
• How many years have you been breeding AWS?
• How many litters have you bred?
• Do you show your dogs at AKC or AWSC events? If yes, in which areas: agility, breed/conformation, hunt
tests, obedience, rally, or tracking?
• How many AWS have you bred or owned that have earned the following titles?
• AKC - Agility, Championship (breed/conformation), Hunt Tests, Obedience, Rally, Tracking
• NAHRA - Hunt Tests
• UKC & UKC/HRC - Agility, Championship (breed/conformation, hunting), Hunt Tests, Obedience
• Which of the following genetic examinations do you routinely obtain on all of your breeding stock? OFA
hip certification, OFA heart certification, CERF eye certification?
• How do you temperament/aptitude test your puppies?
• At what age do your puppies go to their new homes?
• Why did you choose to breed these two particular dogs to each other?
• What physical characteristics and personality traits do you expect from this breeding?
• What guarantee do you give with a puppy?
• Price?
Breeders Directory guidelines (condensed):
Only AWSC members may be listed in the Breeders Directory. Members interested in being listed in the directory
should contact the AWSC Secretary.
Directory listings are for a calendar year (January 1 – December 31). However, members may sign-up to be listed
in the Breeders Directory at any time. The listings are only updated following the start of a calendar quarter
(January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1). Updates may take no longer than 14 days to occur.
The cost for the listing shall be $50 which will include the AWSC Review and Website.
Each listing shall contain any or all of the following;
a) Person’s name
b) Kennel’s name
c) Home address (includes street, city, state, and zip code)
d) Phone number
e) Email address
f) Web site address
FEBRUARY 2008
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1
Page 39
Breeders Directory
Publication of advertisements in this directory should not be construed as an endorsement of the advertiser by the American Water Spaniel Club, Inc. Buyers should be certain to check all matters relating to AKC registration, health, quality, health clearances, and stud agreements, with the breeders, sellers, or stud owners before making any decisions.
Beavercreek American Water Spaniels
California American Water Spaniels
Lola Thorsness
22270 S. Kamrath Rd
Beavercreek, OR 97004-9615
503-632-1564
[email protected]
http://beavercreekaws.tripod.com
Linda Ford
4919 Conejo Road
Fallbrook, California 92028
760-723-1706
[email protected]
www.tfb.com/~fordcaws
Carolina American Water Spaniels Kennel
Cow Creek Kennel
David and Lois McCracken
PO Box 1982
Sumter, SC 29151
803-494-3622
[email protected]
Steve and Tracey O’Neal
2324 Baum Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-432-1043
[email protected]
Edie’s AWS Kennel
Patrick (Gary) & Tonja McCullough
2352 Palm Dale Dr. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519-9631
616-532-2965
[email protected]
Game Creek
Pam and Steve Boyer
180 South 150 East
Driggs, ID 83422
208-354-2571
[email protected]
Just Plain Ol' American Water Spaniels
Kraskey's Grand
Sue Liemohn
18515 Lake George Blvd. N.W.
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
763-753-3087
[email protected]
Carolyn Kraskey
2600 Grand St. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN. 55418
612-789-8077
[email protected]
Little Brownies Kennel
Night Hawk Kennels
Paul and Lynn Morrison
11450 Durand Rd.
Howell, MI 48855
517- 552-1663
[email protected]
www.littlebrownieskennel.com
George and Jane Christiansen
44305 County Highway 41
Vergas, Minnesota 56587
218-342-2411
[email protected]
www.nighthawkkennels.com
Silver Falls Spaniels & Tarheel Kennels
Swan Lake Kennels
Jeannie Wright & Teresa Marley
37499 Farris Road
Scio, OR 97374
503-394-3047
[email protected] (email contact preferred)
www.awspaniels.com
Marilyn Barth
W6892 Breneman Road
Pardeeville, Wisconsin 53954
608-429-3176
Waterway's American Water Spaniels
Jon and Linda Hattrem
7375 Bayport Ave
Sparta, WI 54656
608-272-3908
We wish to thank the following companies and individuals
for supporting our National Specialty. Many others helped
as well and we are grateful to all who supported this event.
Companies
Nestle
Avery Outdoor Supply
Purina
Buck Gardner Game Calls
Oak Creek Kennel
Cabela’s
TFH Publications, Inc.
Carolina American Water Spaniels
Tri-Tronics
Coastal Pet Products
Univelt, Inc. Publishers
Designs by Jeannie
Valley Vet Supply
Doctors Foster and Smith
Wahl’s
Dokken Dog Supply
West Paws
Flexi
Individuals
Gun Dog Supply Company
Linda Ford
Haydel Game Calls
Beth Lagimoniere
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Teresa Marley
In The Company of Dogs
Steve and Tracey O’Neal
LDC Professional Pet Products
Frank and Deb Parker
Mendota
Mark and Shirley Wilkens
AWSC - Editor
11450 Durand Rd.
Howell, MI 48855

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