LRC News Spring 2014 v4 - The Labrador Retriever Club

The Labrador
Retriever Club
Quarterly
Officers and Directors
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
AKC Delegate
Fred Kampo
Frances O. Smith DVM
Lyn Yelton
Mary Feazell
Fred Kampo
Directors:
Nancy Brandow, Glenda Brown, Juxi Burr, Don
Driggers, Anthony Emilio, Paul Foster, Yvonne
Hays, Grayson Kelley, Marcia Lucas, Nina
Mann, Barbara Nowak, Kate Simonds, Craig
Stonesifer DVM, William Speck, J. Kent
Sweezey, Carolyn Tremer
Newsletter Staff
Editor:
Lorraine Yu
Obedience/Rally Editor: Barb Burri
Regular Contributors: Glenda Brown, Margaret
Wilson, Dr. Michael Woods, Marcia Lucas,
Gina Gross, Barb Burri, Linda Roberts
Webmasters: Marcia Lucas, Ann Vaughn, Marianne Foote
Oversight Committee
Marianne Foote, Fran Smith, Fred Kampo
Time Zone Points of Contact:
Pacific
Nina Mann
Stanwood, WA 98292
360-629-7619
Mountain
Carolyn Tremer
Lafayette, CO 80026
303-666-8054
Central
Frances O. Smith DVM
Lonsdale, MN 55046
507-744-2284
Eastern
Nancy Brandow
Bradford, ME 04410
207-356-1353
[email protected]
Regional Rescue Coordinators:
[email protected]
Eastern: Jennifer Combs
Central: Deb Hamele & Sandy McMillan
Mountain: Marcia Lucas & Terri McFadden
Pacific: Brandy Burton-Tarantino
Inside This Issue: Winter 2013
From the Editor
Bragging Rights
Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame
Inductees 2014
A New Kind of Tracking Test
Genetic Dissection of Non-Contact
Cruciate Rupture in Dogs
2014 LRC National Specialty
Inherited Eye Diseases in the
Inherited Eye Diseases in the
Labrador Retriever
Central California LRC Specialty
Results
Westminster Dog Show—
A Junior’s Perspective
Ad Rates
Club Contacts
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Photos contributed by:
Scott Washington, Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu, Robin Anderson, Nina Mann.
2014 National Specialty
information is available online at:
www.thelabradorclub.com.
Thanks to all the volunteers and
we look forward to your
participation
Submissions Deadline:
15th of March, June, September and
December.
Email your submissions to:
[email protected]
WANTED:
Juniors who Show Labs!
Send photos, wins, words of wisdom for other Juniors!
If your club is having a Retriever
Hunting Test or WC, please email
it to the newsletter staff for
publication.
[email protected]
Contributors in this issue:
The LRC, Inc, BOD, Terri McFadden,
AKC.org, Marianne Foote, Robin Anderson, Marcia Lucas, Nina Mann,
Lorraine Yu, William Given, Carolyn
Gold, Nancy Brandow, Deb Hamele
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Dear Readers,
There’s a saying that for every ending there’s a beginning. Because a dog’s life is shorter than us humans and because
some of us chose to be breeders, there are a lot of endings and lots of beginnings in our lives. Some years ago, we had
a chocolate Labrador named Mocha. At 15 years old she was diagnosed with water around her heart and the vet said
she could live for months or she could suffer the next day of heart failure. I remember the day vividly
when we decided that the suffering should end and we took her to her favorite place, a small park on
the waterfront. It was a crisp, cool day but it was sunny (in Seattle! go figure). She walked around
with the rest of the pack just like any other day (which gave us pause—haven’t we all been there before?). It was one of the saddest days of our lives and tears still well up in my eyes thinking about
her. The very next day, we get a call from Christine Tye (Gingerbred Labradors) who shared with us
that our brand new yellow boy was born the day before. Somehow Mocha knew she was making
room for our very special boy, Zeus, to enter our lives. We have been truly blessed.
Over the last few years we went through a period of too many pups as the time was “right” to breed our bitches and
since we keep at least one pup from each of our litters, our house was getting full of “promising” pups. Our dogs are
fortunate to have full run of the house while their kennels outside remain empty except for special occasions (parents’
visits). With each dog having a special place in our hearts, finding them a good home has always been a challenge. We
have been so lucky to have friends and previous puppy people who welcomed older puppies into their homes. Our ending is hopefully a wonderful new beginning for others. Though change isn’t always so comfortable, it inevitably happens
and it’s easier for some than others. Then the journey continues with good memories to soften the impact.
Thank you all for your readership and support. I’ve learned so much and made new friends as LRC News Editor—now
it’s time for my end and someone else’s beginning. Hope to see you at future dog shows and you can always find me
on Retriever Life.
Have a great year! Lorraine
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LRC Mission Statement
To maintain a Standard that will preserve the character and breed type of the Labrador Retriever.
To preserve the Labrador Retriever as a working retriever and promote its multipurpose function.
To conduct national specialty shows, field trials, hunting tests, and companion dog events under the rules
and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
To provide educational programs that promote the
health and training of the Labrador Retriever, and
responsible ownership and breeding practices.
To identify the diseases and hereditary defects of
concern to the breed, and to contribute to research
and health programs that will benefit Labrador Retrievers.
To support the American Kennel Club as the primary
purebred registry of the Labrador Retriever by encouraging breeders and owners to complete AKC
registrations and to participate in AKC approved
events.
To support legislative efforts that will ensure the continuation of a purebred dog registry.
To collect and preserve the history of the Labrador
Retriever in the United States.
To support AKC licensed regional Labrador Retriever
clubs by encouraging membership in these clubs,
and to endorse their sponsorship of AKC specialties,
hunt tests and companion dog events.
To support Labrador Retriever rescue organizations
in a declared disaster with relief funds.
To maintain programs that educate and encourage
Junior Handler participation in AKC events.
To encourage all Labrador Retriever breeders and
owners to conduct themselves in an ethical and
sportsmanlike manner, keeping in mind that their behavior reflects not only on themselves, but on the
breed.
About the
Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (LRC) is a nationally
based club dedicated to preserving the integrity of the
breed. It is the single organization officially recognized by
the American Kennel Club as the national parent club of
the Labrador Retriever. Incorporated in October 1931, in
the state of New York, the LRC, Inc. is not affiliated with
any other association titled or claiming to be the National
Labrador Retriever Club.
cational seminars. In addition, the LRC, Inc. hosts
two hunting retriever tests and two field trials annually.
The Club has an introductory test for novices interested in
training their dog for field work called a Working Certificate test. A Working Certificate will be issued to any that
passes the basic test requirements. The Club also sponsors a Conformation Certificate program whereby a dog is
evaluated against the written Standard for the breed (dog
must be at least one year old).
Both these programs are open to intact Labradors, as well
as spayed or neutered animals. It is also recommended
that you have your dog pass a Canine Good Citizen test
sponsored by the American Kennel Club.
Publications and Contributions
We publish a quarterly newsletter and an annual Yearbook. The LRC also provides educational material for new
owners, breeders, and potential judges of the breed.
The Labrador Retriever Club's Breeders Directory is available online. It has been made available for prospective
Labrador owners who are looking for reputable breeders
of puppies and older dogs. The Breeders Directory is indexed by name, location, and "kennel" name.
In addition, we donate funds toward breed specific health
issues and are always working towards educating the
public about our breed.
Brief History
Today, the Labrador Retriever is America's most popular
breed. But it was not until 1917 that the first Labrador was
registered by the American Kennel Club. According to records the first retriever field trial licensed by the AKC was
held December 21, 1931. That same year, on October 24,
the Labrador Retriever Club was incorporated under the
laws of the State of New York by a group of sportsmen led
by Franklin B. Lord.
The Club's first annual specialty show was held on May
18, 1933 in New York City. Mrs. Marshall Field, Judge,
awarded Best in Show to Mr. Lord's Boli of Blake, who, on
November 1, 1933, became the first Labrador to earn his
American championship.
Thank you for visiting our web site. Visit often as we add
to our web site periodically.
You can now purchase official LRC, Inc. clothing and
accessories with the LRC lobo. Visit: retrieveroutfitter.com to see the full line of products.
Let’s Go Shopping!
The Labrador Retriever Club has a rich history with past
and present members and Labradors. Our Constitution
and Bylaws are published here and include information on
becoming a member of the Club.
Events
The Club sponsors a National Specialty Event week in
October of each year that includes a specialty show, obedience and agility competitions, retrieving tests and edu3
AKC Policy Update: Conflicting Show Dates
At the February 2014 meeting the Board of Directors approved the following policy which modifies the conflict distance policy requiring 200 miles between shows
Dog shows may not be held closer than 200 miles in distance on the same day, except a club may be approved to
hold a show within 200 miles of another club which has
established its show on the same date, only if in each instance it obtains the written permission of the club with the
established date and submits the written permission along
with its show application. The American Kennel Club will
only enforce any agreements between the clubs if they
are in writing and signed by officers of the respective
clubs. It is the club’s responsibility to ensure the length of
their commitment to the show location is consistent with
the written permission they receive from the established
club.
HERE'S A SPECIAL 2014 LRC NATIONAL OFFER
FROM PURINA!
For all Platinum Members of Purina's Pro Club Program,
Purina is pleased to offer One Free LARGE Bag of dog
food per family for your stay in Gettsburg, Pennsylvania
for the 2014 LRC, Inc. National Specialty. If you are not a
Platinum Member but have submitted weight circles for at
least 500 lbs of Purina food in the past year, you may
order one small bag without... charge.
Please send your name, address with zip code, cell telephone number and PPCP membership number to [email protected], stating the amount and variety of food
requested. Your request must be received no later than
August 20th. You may pick up your dog food at the Purina booth beginning Tuesday, October 7th.
The benefits of being a Purina Pro Club Member just
keep getting better! charge.
LRC, Inc. Membership Applications
Membership applications to join the LRC may be downloaded from the LRC website: www.thelabradorclub.com
or requested from the Membership Coordinator or any
Club Director.
Applications should be sent with two letters of sponsorship to the Membership Coordinator:
Nancy Stewart
10608 County Rd. #525
Mansfield, TX 76063
[email protected]
Applicants are encouraged to review their experience
in the breed as well as consider volunteering their time
and talents in an area appropriate to
their experience or profession.
Membership applications may take up to
three months to process.
AKC Breeder to Breeder Symposium Videos
Now Available
In conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, AKC hosted the first AKC Breeder to Breeder
Symposium on Friday, December 13t, 2013.
The free Symposium brought together a group of breeders, exhibitors and judges for two sessions of sharing ideas and furthering our shared goal of breeding happy and
healthy canine companions. Attendees were able to learn
from five highly-respected breeders in our sport.
Presenters and presentations included:
 Anne H. Bowes (Heronsway Pembroke Welsh Corgis):
Early Puppy Training
 Doug Johnson (Clussexx): The Art of Breeding Better
Dogs
 Bill Shelton (Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgis): Developing a Family of Dogs and the Importance of
the Foundation Bitch
 Patti Strand (Merry Go Round Dalmatians): Mentoring
Puppy Buyers and Managing a Stud Dog
 Pat Trotter (Vin-Melca Norwegian Elkhounds): The
Breeder-Judge Relationship
The entire video playlist of the AKC Breeder to Breeder
Symposium presentations is now available here.
LRC Rescue T-Shirts Available
Terri McFadden, LRC Rescue Coordinator
Show your support for the LRC Rescue Fund by purchasing t-shirts. You will find them here: http://
www.tshirtstotherescue.com/products-t-shirts/lrc.html
(lower right corner of the array of available shirts) or from
LRC Rescue Task Force Members, Deb Hamele, Anne
Swindemann, and Terri McFadden or via email [email protected]. The
T-shirts are $20 with all proceeds
going to the LRC Rescue Fund. I
would also like to thank Deb
Hamele, Anne Swindemann,
Marcia Lucas, and Lyn Yelton,
for their assistance with the authorization and sale of the t-shirts.
The LRC Rescue Fund provided financial assistance to
three organizations last fall and is currently working on
another one. The financial assistance usually ranges
from $1000- $3000, depending on the depth of the rescue organizations' needs. In the event of a natural disaster or a large rescue, the LRC Rescue Fund provides
financial assistance to local rescue organizations who
are strained when rescue of multiple Labradors (10 to
55) is required.
I would like to thank the LRC Board, Lyn Yelton, our
treasurer, and Marcia Lucas, the liaison between the
LRC Rescue Task Force and the LRC Board. Without
their assistance, these assistance efforts would probably
not have happened.
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BRAGGING RIGHTS
Misty Mountain Chasin’ the Bird “Parker” (BISS GCH
Am/Can CH Gingerbred Celestial Thunder JH CGC DPP x
GCH Ghoststone’s
The Devil Wears
Prada) took WB/
BOW for a 5-point
major from the 1215 month puppy
class at the Inaugural CCLRC (Central
California Labrador
Retriever Club
Specialty). Bred,
owned, and handled by Toni Leitao
and Lorraine Yu.
Am/Can Ch Grampian Lil' Puckwudgie “KaBoom” JH
Can WC was Best Gun Dog in Breed at the New England Sporting Dog show on Sunday March 16
2014. Handled by Robin Anderson, bred,owned,trained
and loved by Robin Anderson and Gerrie Owren. (GCh
Hyspire Shahli Hotter Than Blazes x Ch Grampian Bedizened Viking RA MH).
Rockycreek Put Me In Coach from Grampian earned
his first major in York PA in March 2014 from the 6-9 puppy dog class, plus
Best Puppy in
Breed and a Puppy
Group II. Coach is
owned by Robin
Anderson, Gerrie
Owren and Kathryn
Mines and was
bred by Gerrie Owren and Robin Anderson. (Ch
Rockycreek Jack
Daniels RN JH
WCI CGC x Am/
Can Ch Grampian Lil' Puckwudgie KaBoom JH Can
WC). Following that win was a Best Puppy in Breed award
in Edison New Jersey on. March 20, 2014.
CH Rockycreek Jack Daniels RN JH WCI CGC finished
his champion title by going BOB over specials in York, PA,
in March 2014. JD is owned and trained by Gerrie Owren
and Kathryn Mines and was bred by Kathryn Mines, Janice
Mines and Geri Mines. (Ch Cornerstone Daniel CD RN JH
x CH Rockycreek's Finest Brandy RN ).
Calendar of Events
Check out the Retriever Life Calendar for Labrador Specialties across the country at
www.RetrieverLife.com. Plus more! If your
club wants to add theirs, contact
[email protected].
Handled by Junior Handler
Julianna Anderson, GCh
Grampian Lola Tortola
Viking RA JH WC was
declared Best Veteran in
Breed at the spring match
held by the Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club
in Warwick, RI. Julie is a
new almost 10 year old
Junior Lab handler and coowns Lola with Robin Anderson and Gerrie Owren.
All members in good standing with the LRC
can post their brags for free.
New conformation champions must have completed
the requirements for a Working Certificate
LRC, Inc Quarterly News Mission Statement
Approved by the Board of Directors, June 14,
2013, Eau Claire, WI
 To function as the communications vehicle from the
Board of Directors to the membership
 To report on current research in health issues affecting
the Labrador Retriever and to inform members of all
medical testing and screening that is available to help
protect our breed
 To keep the members informed of upcoming LRC,
Inc .events
 To report on national specialty shows, field trials, hunting tests, and companion dog events
 To report the latest developments in research into diseases and hereditary defects of concern to the breed
 To report on legislative efforts that ensure the continuation of a purebred dog registry and the American Kennel Club as the primary keeper of said registry
 To report on member successes in AKC national-level
events such as the National and National Amateur retriever field trials, the national obedience, agility, and
tracking trials, and the AKC Eukanuba national conformation show
 To report on rescue efforts funded by the disaster relief
fund
 To encourage and showcase successes of Junior Handlers of Labrador Retrievers
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Retriever Field Trial Hall of Fame Inductees 2014
By David Smith
A light snow and cold temperatures greeted retriever patrons on the morning of Sat. Feb. 8th at the National Bird
Dog Museum, Grand Junction, TN. But the gathering
crowd warmed quickly to the fellowship of friends, family,
and fellow competitors from across the country - the occasion, the annual induction ceremony for the Retriever
Field Trial Hall of Fame.
After opening remarks and a welcome by Mayor Curtis
Lane of Grand Junction, Charles Hays of Pavo, GA, took
the podium and acted as presenter. Two distinguished
persons and two deserving dogs were named (see accompanying photos). Afterwards, a sumptuous luncheon
was provided by Purina. The day’s events were cosponsored by Ainley Products, Garmin, Bird Dog Whiskey, and SportDog Brands. The American Field magazine of Chicago also hosted an evening reception. This
year’s inductees joined nearly 200 other dogs and persons already enshrined. The Bird Dog Foundation, an
umbrella non-profit organization, provides 30,000 sq. ft. of
building space devoted to nearly 40 breeds of sporting
dogs. Learn more by visiting online:
www.birddogfoundation.com.
Charles Hays of Pavo,
GA, noted trainer and
board member of the Bird
Dog Foundation, served
as presenter during the
recent Retriever Field
Trial Hall of Fame inductions at Grand Junction,
TN.
Inductee Ray Goodrich of Santa
Cruz, CA (left) holds his induction
scroll. At right with portrait is Janie
Goodrich.
Inductee Don Driggers of
Robbinsville, NJ, (at right)
holds his induction scroll.
Also shown at left with portrait is Phyllis McGinn of
Oxford, MD.
Dog inductee – “J.J.’s Jessie” (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) – owners, (left)
Mitch & Linda Patterson,
Addison, IL. At right is
trainer, Mike Lardy.
Dog inductee –
“Cashman’s Fat Lady
Zingin” – owner, (left) Dr.
J. McNeeley Dubose,
Durham, NC; and at right,
trainer, Mike Lardy.
Also: Prior to ceremony a Great Dog
Plaque was awarded to “High Mileage
Hilltop Hustle” – owners, David & Martha Kress, Greensboro, AL. (Shown
with plaque is Martha Kress)
Shown with Life Patron
plaques awarded prior
to ceremonies are:
(left) Charlie Hays, accepting for Ray Muth
(deceased) of Tallahassee, FL; (right)
Fred Kampo, accepting
for Billy Voigt
(deceased) of Wisconsin & Colorado.
A NEW KIND OF TRACKING TEST
Nina Mann, Tracking Test Secretary
On March 16, the Puget Sound
Labrador Retriever Association put
on a combined Tracking Dog Urban and Variable Surface Tracking
Test. This was the first TDU test in
the State of Washington and probably one of the first in country as
these tests have only been authorized by AKC since January of this
year.
Although you can enter a TDU test with the same certification as for the TD they are very different tests and, in
the opinion of the track layers and participants in our test,
significantly more difficult. They are more like a step up
from the TD toward the VST than equivalent to a TD.
The track of a TDU must be on two different surfaces.
At least 10% but not more than 30% must be on non-livevegetated surfaces. (The percentages for a VST are 1/3 2/3.) There is also one article for the dog to find about
midway on his track.
Five Labradors ran the TDU test
and only one passed even though
one of the others has a TDX and one
a TD. The test requires a slightly different kind of training. Franna Pitt’s
bitch, Winroc Virtual Villainess,
passed to become the first TDU Labrador in the northwest and possibly
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Tonya Brotherton Named Executive Director of the Bird Dog Foundation
Official Invitation
February 28, 2014, Grand Junction, TN
The Board of Directors of the Bird
Dog Foundation has named Tonya
Brotherton of Hickory Valley, TN, to
the position of Executive Director.
This change is effective March 1,
2014. The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating all operational activities of the National Bird
Dog Museum and the Field Trial
Hall of Fame.
“We are excited about having Mrs. Brotherton on board.
Her strong organizational skills, plus her ties to the local
community and high energy approach will be a tremendous asset,” said Donald S. Driggers, President of the
Board of Directors of the Bird Dog Foundation.
Mrs. Brotherton is also enthusiastic about her appointment. “This is an exciting opportunity for me! There is
such a rich tradition here that I am eager to help share
with the greater sporting dog community.”
The Bird Dog Foundation operates as a museum dedicated to the history and development of nearly 40 different sporting dog breeds. It is open to the public Tuesday
– Sunday. To learn more, visit us online at
www.birddogfoundation.com
New Kind of Tracking Test continued
the first in the country.
It’s an interesting test designed by AKC to open tracking to people who haven’t as ready access to open fields
as they do to parks. As the name implies, it can be held
and trained for in urban rather than in strictly rural areas.
All of us are looking forward to the next one!
The Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
Presents a
Parent Club Regional Specialty
December 12, 2014
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Judges: To be announced pending AKC approvals
Visit our award winning Meet the Breeds Booth
Superintendent: Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC
www.onofrio.com
Travel to the historic Gettysburg, PA, area
and surrounding locations to
Celebrate the
2014 LRC, Inc
National Specialty Events Week!
Flash!!!
Join us at lovely Rebel Ridge in Elkton MD
October 3,4 and 5 for an LRC, Inc. Field Trial
and
October 10 and 11 for an LRC, Inc. Hunt Test
Planning is underway for yet another great round of
events showcasing our wonderful breed and all the variety of activities we enjoy participating in with them in the
Northeast!
Folks are coming up with some great ideas for even
more ways we can showcase our breed. Keep those ideas rolling in!
Please email Edie Castor at [email protected] the
2014 National Specialty Events Week Chairperson or
Nancy Brandow at [email protected] the LRC,
Inc. Board Liaison for the event to let them know how you
would like to help with the 2014 National Events Week.
The Host Hotel will be the Eisenhower
Hotel and Convention Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Overflow hotels and hotels in the Elkton, MD, area
will also be listed on the Club’s Website under the National Specialty Tab. Activities will be at the Eisenhower
Hotel and the surrounding areas. This scenic and historic
area of the country will make a great setting for our National Events Week. So, mark your calendars and plan to
attend.
Follow the planning on the Club’s Facebook page LRC
National. Information will be updated on the LRC, Inc.
Website listing events and other vital information about
the 2014 National Specialty Events Week.
This week celebrating our breed has something to offer
everyone, come and join the fun, volunteer to help put
on this great week of events!
See more details later in this newsletter.
www.thelabradorclub.com
Don’t Miss at the Same Location
December 9th, Space Coast KC of Palm Bay
December 10th, Brevard KC
December 11th, Central FL. KC
December 13-14th, AKC/Eukanuba National
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Genotypic dissection of non-contact cruciate
rupture in dogs
By Lauren Baker BS and Peter Muir BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Professor of Small Animal Orthopaedics
University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary
Medicine, Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory,
2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, [email protected],
[email protected]
There is a good chance that most of you know someone who has torn their ACL. This person most likely required a surgery and a lengthy period of rehabilitation before they could resume normal activity. ACL stands for
anterior cruciate ligament. The cruciate rupture condition
that affects humans is also common in dogs. Because the
body of a dog is oriented differently from a human, the
veterinary medical term is cranial cruciate ligament (CCL),
but they are essentially the same structure. Ligaments like
the CCL function to hold the bones in your limbs where
they need to be so that you and your dog can move normally.
Certain breeds of dog (Labrador retrievers, Golden
retrievers, Rottweilers, Newfoundlands, Boxers, and German shepherds, among others) are predisposed to a condition where the CCL progressively frays until it completely
ruptures, causing the joint to become unstable. Once the
CCL is torn, surgical treatment such as the tibial plateau
leveling osteotomy – TPLO (Figure 1) is required to restore stability in the joint.
Figure 1. Radiographic views of the stifle of a dog
with non-contact cruciate rupture, after treatment with tibial
plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). This surgical treatment alters the biomechanics of the stifle joint and improves patient mobility by increasing the stability of the
joint during walking and running. The curved osteotomy
cut in the tibia (white arrows) has healed. However, surgical treatment is expensive and does not prevent arthritic
degeneration of the stifle joint. Numerous osteophytes at
the margins of the stifle joint are evident in this dog (black
arrows), indicating arthritic degeneration.
Other surgical treatments are also used, including the tibial
tuberosity advancement (TTA) (Figure 2A) and extracapsular stabilization. One popular type of extracapsular stabilization is the “Tightrope” procedure which uses metal
buttons to anchor a large diameter suture to both the fe-
mur and the tibia to restore joint stability (Figure 2B).
Though all of these procedures will stabilize the joint, they
do not correct the underlying inflammatory condition associated with cruciate rupture, and arthritis within the joint
will worsen over time.
Figure 2. Radiographic views of the stifle of two
dogs with non-contact cruciate rupture after treatment
with tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) and Tightrope
extracapsular stabilization. These surgical treatments are
alternative joint stabilizing methods to tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). In TTA (A), a metal wedge (arrow)
is used to advance or widen the tibial crest to provide stability to the knee joint. With the Tightrope procedure, multifilament suture is placed across the joint and anchored
to femoral and tibial bone with metal buttons (arrows).
The fact that some breeds are more likely to develop
this condition while others, such as the greyhound, appear to be protected suggests that this condition has a
genetic component. The Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of WisconsinMadison is currently looking for Labrador retriever
study participants that are affected with cruciate ligament rupture and unaffected control Labradors for a
whole genome study that aims to identify the genetic
mutation(s) associated with this condition. Read on
for more information about cruciate rupture and how you
can help make an impact on our understanding and treatment of this disease.
The Cruciate rupture condition
The cranial cruciate ligament is one of two intraarticular ligaments with the stifle (knee) of the dog. The
other ligament is called the caudal cruciate ligament.
While both ligaments are involved with this condition, the
cranial cruciate ligament is most severely affected. The
condition has been clinically recognized in dogs since the
1920s. Surgical treatment was first described in the
1950s. A recent study suggested that 5.79% of the Labrador retriever breed is affected with cruciate ligament
rupture (Witsberger et al. 2008). This disease is a degenerative condition, with ligament rupture typically occurring
in the absence of trauma. The cruciate rupture condition
represents about 20% of all canine lameness and places
a large financial burden on the American public.
Partial cruciate rupture
Complete rupture of the ligament and development of
stifle joint instability typically occurs by incremental gradual fraying of the cruciate ligaments over time (Figure 3).
The early events that start this process are not fully understood. Observant owners may present their dog to a
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veterinarian with mild lameness before joint instability has
developed. While the stifle of dogs with partial cruciate
rupture is clinically stable, they often have pain on examination of the stifle, extra joint fluid within the stifle, and
radiographic signs of arthritis. Dogs often present with
stable partial cruciate ligament ruptures in both stifles before either stifle becomes clinically unstable. Over time,
as the cruciate ligaments continue to degrade, one or both
stifles typically become unstable. It is unclear whether
stable partial rupture of the cruciate ligament is able to
heal successfully with just conservative treatment. One
research goal is the development of disease-modifying
medical treatment that could be used to prevent the progressive cruciate ligament tearing associated with this
condition
Figure 3. Arthroscopic
pictures made during surgical examination of the stifle
joint in a dog with noncontact cruciate rupture.
(A) The ruptured tibial
end of the cranial cruciate
ligament is seen in front of
the arthroscopic probe (**).
Notice that some healing of
the torn end has occurred,
as the stump is yellowed
and rounded (arrows).
However, functional healing
of torn cruciate ligament
does not occur, because of
its intra-articular location.
(B) With further examination of the caudal cruciate
ligament deep splits and
frays in the ligament fibers
can been seen (**). Non-contact cruciate ligament rupture
affects both ligaments and is thought to develop gradually
over time, by progressive fraying of ligament fibers, until
instability of the stifle joint develops.
Genetics of cruciate ligament rupture
To date, relatively few studies have investigated the
genetic basis for cruciate ligament rupture in dogs. A pedigree study has been performed in the Newfoundland
breed and heritability is estimated at 0.27 (27%) (Wilke et
al. 2006). Risk of cruciate rupture appears to be influenced by several different genes, and it is therefore considered a complex trait. Heritability of 0.27 is a high value
for a complex trait. Although several candidate gene studies have been performed, these studies have not identified a specific gene mutation that contributes significantly
to the risk of developing cruciate ligament rupture.
University of Wisconsin-Madison study
The Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
(http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/research/orthop) is currently
undertaking a whole genome study in the dog that aims to
map the cruciate ligament rupture trait to the canine genome. This work promises identification of the genetic
mutations that contribute to development of cruciate ligament rupture in the dog. In the first phase of this study,
our aim is to broadly map the cruciate ligament rupture
condition to the canine genome by studying genotyping
data from a single commonly affected breed, the Labrador
retriever. Interested individuals can learn more about this
study by contacting Lauren Baker or Dr. Peter Muir.
Future directions
As this work unfolds, we expect to use the knowledge
gained from this project to create a genetic test for the
cruciate ligament rupture condition. Such an advance
would be valuable, because cruciate rupture is an economically important disease to the American public. A
genetic test could be used for early identification of at-risk
dogs. In addition, genetic testing would help inform selective breeding in order to reduce the disease burden in
commonly affected breeds. Early identification of at-risk
dogs is also expected to drive improvements in diseasemodifying treatment that would reduce the need for surgical joint-stabilizing treatment in dogs with advanced disease, complete cruciate rupture, and an unstable stifle.
Can my dog participate in the study?
Pedigree information
Labrador retrievers enrolled in this study must not be
too closely related to each other. In order to check whether a candidate dog has any full siblings already enrolled in
the study, we need to review the pedigree using the AKC
number or a copy of the Certificate of Pedigree. If you are
interested in participating, please contact Lauren Baker or
Dr. Peter Muir with this information so that the pedigree
can be checked against our database.
Inclusion criteria
Cruciate ligament rupture group. Labrador retrievers
of any age that have been diagnosed with cruciate ligament rupture in one or both stifle joints can be included.
Surgery may or may not have been performed.
Control group. The cruciate rupture condition is an
acquired disease. In order to be confident that Labrador
retrievers in the control group are not affected with the
cruciate ligament rupture condition, control dogs must be
at least 8 years of age or older and have no history of cruciate ligament rupture.
Along with the above criteria, we need the following
items for dogs to be enrolled in the study:
1). A 16ml blood sample in a purple top tube (EDTA
tube) or a sample of saliva in a special DNA kit.
2). Radiographs (x-rays) of both stifles. In affected
dogs, these will have usually been made if surgical treatment has been provided. In control dogs or affected dogs
that have not been treated with surgery, lateral (side view)
stifle radiographs can be made standing without sedation
in most dogs.
3). A short questionnaire, completed by the owner,
pertaining to the dog’s lifestyle.
4). A signed consent form indicating owner approval
of study participation.
For owners who live within traveling distance of UW
Veterinary Care at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
the blood sample and radiographs can be made by appointment during a short visit to the hospital. There is no
charge for any of these tests.
For owners that are not able to travel to the UW Veterinary Care hospital, blood samples and radiographs can
be sent to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by special
arrangement. The consent form and lifestyle questionnaire are available electronically and can be returned by
email, facsimile, or letter.
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Join your friends this coming October at the
LRC, Inc. National Specialty Event Week
October 3-12, 2014
"The Battle for the Best at Gettysburg"
Schedule of National Specialty Events
Note: Tentative Schedule and Pending AKC Approvals
Join us at Lovely Rebel Ridge in Elkton MD
October 3,4 and 5 for an LRC, Inc. Field Trial
October 10 and 11 for an LRC, Inc. Hunt Test
Friday/ Saturday, October 3/4
LRC, Inc. Field Trial
Conformation Certificate Evaluation
Sunday, October 5
Field Trial Continues
TD/TDX Tracking Test
Monday, October 6
Agility Trial 1; Obedience Trial 1; Rally Trial 1
Obedience Top 25 Tribute
Tuesday, October 7
LRC, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
Agility Trial 2; Rally Trial 2; Agility Top 25 Tribute
Working Certificate
Worker’s Party hosted by LRC, Inc. BOD
LRC, Inc. Annual Meeting
Evening Hospitality
Wednesday, October 8
LRC, Inc. Parent Club Specialty
Judge’s Workshop AM; Ringside Mentoring PM
CC Evaluation; CGC Testing; Obedience Trial 2
Studs ‘n Spuds Cocktail Party
Thursday, October 9
Sweepstakes Classes [Veteran and Puppy]
Conformation – Bitch Classes; The Challenge: Special Attraction Classes
Conformation Top 25 Tribute
LRC Banquet with Regional Club’s Salute
Friday, October 10
Junior Showmanship; Conformation – Dog Classes
Rescue Dog Parade; Service Dog Parade
Best of Breed
Best Puppy; Best Bred By; Best in Sweepstakes; Best Veteran
Best in Field Classes; Best in Hunting Classes
Saturday, October 11
Junior, Senior, Master Hunt Test
Working Certificate Test
Conformation Certificate Evaluation
Sunday, October 12
Junior, Senior Hunt Test
Master Test continued
Dog for All Reasons Presentations
THE CHALLENGE Medal Presentations
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for the
LRC National Specialty Catalog
Only $55 per page including one B&W photo and $90 for
facing pages including one B&W photo per page.
Trophy Donors Needed
Please visit the LRC, Inc website at www.labradorclub.com
National Specialty Events tab and locate the Trophy Donor
page.
Please send your ad to:
Robin Anderson
Catalog Advertising Chariperson
[email protected]
For all trophy inquiries, please contact:
Tami Wilson
Trophy Chariperson
[email protected]
2014 LRC, Inc. National Specialty Events Week Committee Chairs and Assistants
Ms. Edie Castor
Event Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Nancy R. Brandow
Event Liaison - Labrador Retriever Club NSEC
[email protected]
Ms. Tami E. Wilson
Event Treasurer
[email protected]
Ms. Kim Secter
Agility Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Denise Thomas
Agility Secretary
[email protected]
Ms. Deirdre Crofton
Agility Assistant Chair
[email protected]
Mrs. Robin Anderson
Catalog Advertising
[email protected]
Ms. Dorothy Black
Conformation Assistant Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Nancy R. Brandow
Conformation Certificate Test Coordinator
[email protected]
Ms. Tami E. Wilson
Conformation Certificate Test Secretary
[email protected]
Mr. Anthony Emilio
Grounds Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Krista Beal
Hospitality-General Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Madelyn Yelton
Hunting Test Chair
[email protected]
Mrs. Juxi Burr
Judges Education Co-Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Marilyn Little
Judges Education Co-Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Barb Burri
Obedience Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Annmarie Wilson
Obedience Assistant Chair
[email protected]
Mrs. Robin Anderson
Premium List
[email protected]
Ms. Gayle Abrams
Rally Chair
[email protected]
Ms. Ann Vaughn
Reporter
[email protected]
Ms. Jill Mahoney
Rosette/Ribbon Chair
[email protected]
Dr. Frances O. Smith DVM
PhD ACT
Seminar Chair
Mrs. Barbara Nowak
Special Attraction (Top 25) Coordinator
[email protected]
Ms. Lee Foote
The Challenge Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Mrs. Nina Mann
The Dog For All Reasons Program Coordinator [email protected]
Ms. Debby Kay
Tracking Test Chair
[email protected]
Mr. Samuel Cochran
Tracking Test Secretary
[email protected]
Ms. Tami E. Wilson
Trophy Chair
[email protected]
Mrs. Nina Mann
Trophy Assistant Chair
[email protected]
Mrs. Julie Kirk
Working Certificate Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Mrs. Julie Kirk
Working Certificate Test Secretary
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Inherited Eye Diseases in the Labrador
Retriever
By Optigen
One of the many charms of a Labrador is their gorgeous
eyes…and those eyes’ tractor beam-like ability to attract
treats. The conscientious Labrador breeder will ensure
that their Lab’s eyes are as healthy as they are beautiful
by scheduling regular eye exams with a veterinary ophthalmologist as well as ensuring that any breeding dogs
are DNA tested for eye disease mutations that occur in
the breed. These two tools—eye exams and DNA tests—
allow breeders to be confident that they are doing their
best to ensure that the puppies they produce are free of
important inherited eye diseases in the breed. Both tools
are complementary and each provides information that
the other can not.
Currently available DNA TESTS for Inherited Eye Diseases in the Labrador retriever Thanks to decades of
dedicated research, there are now DNA tests available for
two inherited eye diseases that are significant in the Labrador—prcd-PRA and RD/OSD. The discoveries of these
mutations were made by the research team of Dr.’s
Aguirre and Acland at the Baker Institute at Cornell University as well as through collaboration with OptiGen LLC
and the contributions of research samples from devoted
Labrador owners.
prcd-PRA* stands for progressive rod cone degeneration-Progressive Retinal Atrophy and as the name implies,
it is a disease of the visual cells in the eye and it is
marked by a gradual/progressive death of the retina. Initially Labradors affected by prcd-PRA exhibit difficulty
seeing in dim light, typically apparent by the time they are
3-4 years of age. This loss of night vision is due to the
death of rod cells in the retina which function in dim light.
Over the following years as more rod cells die, the other
photoreceptor cell type, the cone, also degenerates. The
degeneration process progresses from the periphery to
the center resulting in a reduction of the visual field which,
initially, is greater above than below. Loss of cones results in the loss of vision in bright light so that ultimately
the dog becomes completely blind. prcd represents only
one form of PRA, but it is the predominant cause of inherited blindness in Labradors.
There are many more types of PRA that occur in a variety
of dog breeds but only a minority of the mutations that
cause the different forms of PRA have as yet been identified. PRA mutations are typically restricted to single or
closely related breeds but prcd is unusual in that it accounts for a large percentage of PRA cases in many
breeds that are not closely related, indicating that the mutation likely arose prior to the last few hundred years
when modern breeds were segregated. prcd-PRA remains prevalent in the Labrador (see Table 1) and all Labrador breeders should be made aware of the importance
of ensuring that at least one parent of any litter has been
proven through DNA testing to be Normal for the prcdPRA mutation. Because dogs need to inherit the mutation
from both parents in order to be affected by prcd disease,
always including at least one DNA tested prcd-Normal
parent in a breeding will ensure that no prcd-affected offspring are produced.
RD/OSD* stands for Retinal Dysplasia/OculoSkeletal
Dysplasia. Although not as common as prcd-PRA in the
Labrador, RD/OSD is just as serious a disease as PRA.
Unlike prcd, the presence of the RD/OSD mutation can
sometimes, although not always, be evident in a carrier
state—i.e. Labradors that have only one copy of the RD/
OSD mutation sometimes show symptoms referred to as
“retinal folds” that can be associated with the mutation. It
is for this reason that retinal folds, a common and typically benign/insignificant observation in a clinical eye
exam when seen in most other breeds, are a cause for
“failing” an eye exam when seen in the Labrador. Most
cases of retinal folds in the Labrador are not due to the
presence of the RD/OSD mutation but prior to the availability of the DNA test, there was no way to be sure that
RD/OSD was not the cause of the retinal folds. Now that
a DNA test is available for RD/OSD, Labradors with retinal folds have a good chance of gaining eye certification
by showing through DNA testing that the RD/OSD mutation is not present. When two copies of the RD/OSD
mutation are present, pups exhibit skeletal deformation
marked by shortening and deviation of the front limbs
typically accompanied by serious ocular defects including vitreous degeneration, retinal detachment and cataracts usually leading to blindness at an early age. Although the frequency of the RD/OSD mutation is much
lower than prcd in the Labrador –less than ~5% of Labradors tested at OptiGen carry RD/OSD-- the RD/OSD
mutation is definitely present in the general Labrador
population and breeders should be aware of the ability to
avoid this serious condition through DNA testing.
*OptiGen owns exclusive licensing for performing the
prcd-PRA and RD/OSD DNA tests. For further information see http://www.optigen.com/opt9_patent.html
Clinical Eye Exams and Inherited Eye Diseases with
no DNA Test
As useful as the DNA tests are, they in no way replace
the importance of having Labradors’ eyes checked regularly by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist. A
DNA test gives you complete information on a specific
mutation/disease genotype but it does not tell you anything about the overall health of the eye nor the many
forms of inherited disease that can affect it. In the Labrador, there are multiple areas of concern in this category
including but not limited to: other forms of PRA besides
prcd, and inherited cataracts. Through OptiGen’s ongoing PRA Research program, we now know that at least
one and likely more forms of PRA occur in the Labrador
for which no DNA test is currently available. As more
Labrador breeders make wise use of the prcd-PRA DNA
test, we expect the incidence of the prcd form of PRA to
drop. The reduction in prcd cases should help to make
other forms of PRA in the breed that need characterization more apparent. Owners of any pedigreed Labradors
that have been diagnosed with PRA should contact OptiGen to take advantage of Free DNA testing for these
cases through OptiGen’s PRA research program. This
will help us monitor the frequency of other forms of PRA
in the breed as well as provide research material for ongoing studies aimed at identifying new PRA mutations.
Statistics from the 2013 edition of “Ocular Disorders Presumed to be Inherited in Purebred Dogs” prepared by
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the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists indicate that more than 7% of Labradors examined between 20102012 were diagnosed with cataracts --thus resulting in “failure” of the dog’s eye exam. Unfortunately there is currently
no DNA test that is informative for inherited cataracts in the Labrador. OptiGen is accepting samples from pedigreed
Labradors that have been diagnosed with bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts between 1.5 and 3 years for inclusion
in the inherited cataract research project.
In Labrador (and golden) retrievers an ocular tumor, iris melanoma, has been recognized, and, in some cases, suggested to be an inherited condition. This cancerous growth of the pigmented cells (melanocytes) in the iris is not typically
malignant however the tumor growth can have serious secondary effects, e.g. glaucoma, and blindness, and should be
carefully monitored by a veterinary ophthalmologist. According to Dr. Aguirre at the University of Pennsylvania, the
data so far presented are not convincing to support an inherited basis for the disorder, but interesting enough to warrant
further study. To this end, OptiGen is collaborating with scientists at the University of Pennsylvania who are studying the
genetics of iris melanoma and owners of Labradors with this condition are encouraged to contact OptiGen for information about the study.
In summary, the combined tools of regular eye exams and DNA testing provide essential information to help ensure that
future generations of Labradors are produced free of serious inherited diseases of the eye. Owners of Labradors that
have been diagnosed with one of these diseases are strongly encouraged to contact OptiGen to learn about ongoing
research aimed at identifying new mutations. See www.optigen.com for more information on these diseases, the research, and what you can do to help.
To encourage DNA testing in Labradors, OptiGen is offering a 20% discount code 4LuvofLabs on any OptiGen orders
placed through June 30, 2014. Online orders will receive an extra 5% discount.
Table 1 prcd-PRA in the
Labrador Retriever shows
that by using the prcd DNA
testing wisely, breeders are
reducing the number of prcd
-PRA-affected Labradors.
Not culling otherwise desirable dogs from a breeding
program but rather aiming to
not produce affected offspring helps to avoid having
other inherited diseases that
are present at a very low
frequency increase in the
population.
Genetic Dissection of non-contact cruciate rupture in dogs
Continued from page 9
For more information about the study, please contact the Orthopaedic Coordinator (608) 262-6512, or send an
email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Anyone wishing to make a donation to this important research study may send a check made out to the “University
of Wisconsin-Madison Foundation” and in the memo put Cruciate Ligament Rupture Genomic Study and send to Dr.
Peter Muir, or contact Dr. Muir directly at:
Peter Muir BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
Professor of Small Animal Orthopaedics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Veterinary Medicine
Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
2015 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706.
[email protected]
References
Wilke VL, Conzemius MG, Kinghorn BP, et al. Inheritance of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in Newfoundlands.
J Am Vet Med Assoc 2006;228:61-64.
Witsberger TH, Villamil JA, Schultz LG, et al. Prevalence of and risk factors for hip dysplasia and cranial cruciate ligament deficiency in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2008;232:1818-1824.
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Central California Labrador Retriever Club Specialty
Show—March 16th, 2014
By Patricia Gallagher, Club President, and Christine Tye,
Show Chairperson
There is nothing unusual about that except this 10 year
old club just put on their FIRST Specialty show!
CCLRC is a club with great diversity. We put on a wonderful hunt test each year where
our dogs can earn Working Certificate titles (WC and WCX). We
also do an excellent job in our
community with an annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day
(aka Fun Day!) for the general
public which includes demonstrations and information on Agility
and Rally and Obedience, as well as educational sessions
on a variety of topics and games and fun for all. Also,
CCLRC supports the local community with valuable donations and we keep apprised of animal issues going on nationally and in our state.
Within our membership we have people that can judge
CGC tests, judge Hunt Tests, and two of our members are
AKC registered Conformation Judges.
So, how did our club plan and put together our first
Shamrock Specialty? It took over a year. Our checklist
was 72 jobs long. We created a mascot “Paddy”, designed trophies, planned a fabulous Irish Dinner, designed
and ordered Ways and Means items with Paddy on them,
hired judges, and on and on the list went! We quickly filled
all prize sponsorships and ribbon sponsorship from among
our club members, as well as selling 18 pages of ads for
our catalog. All our members stepped up to the plate with
a big “I can do that!”.
We are proud to say that during the countdown to the
show we added 11 new members to the club who wanted
to help and be part of the planning.
The result was a huge entry--5 point majors for both dogs
and bitches! We also held a very successful Silent Auction with donations from far and wide, offered wonderful
hospitality and kept everyone’s toes tapping with Irish jigs
throughout the day. The best part? MANY very happy
attendees!
Thanks to all the participants and congrats to all the winners. See you next year!
Best of Breed: CH Hyspire Singular Sensation
RESULTS
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES - DOGS
Judge: Sharene Clark
6-9 Month Dogs:
1. Caercreek Hey Porter – Laura Fletcher, Janet Peters
2. Dolce Vita's Chicks Dig Me.– Sonya Dudder.
3. Belgairn Storm Rider of Summit View Ranch – Ronald &
Jennifer Kelly, Vivian Poole
4. Blue Knight X-Force – Dian S & Daniel A Welle.
9-12 Month Dogs:
1. Westernsky's Infinite Cosmos – Jessica Smith, Susie
Morrill.
2. Caercreeks Kissing Bandit. – Laura Fletcher, Janet Peters
3. Somersun Blackthorn's Favorite – Barbara & Robert
Gilchrist, Katie Somers
4. Sunnydaze Blue Denim – Linda Maffett
12-15 Month Dogs:
1. Belgold A Shore Thing For Montview – Julie & Matthew
Oghigian
2. Waterline's Ophir – Eva Vilamo
3. Misty Mountain Eli's Coming – Kim & Jason Kaila
4. Bentley's Second Chance On The Moon – Nancy Olsen
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES - BITCHES
Judge: Dan Clark
6-9 Month Bitches:
1. Dolce Vita's Shake Your Groove Thing. – Sonya Dudder.
2. Snowcress Good Intentions – Lisa Butler
3. Ghoststone's Black Velvet If You Please – Judy & Scott
Chambers
4. Everland Life Isa Cabernet At Himoon – Lucy IsaacsonLogen
9-12 Month Bitches:
1. Shalimar Goody Two Shoes – Marlynne & Jeff Frisbie.
2. Somersun Fun With Blackthorn – Barbara Gilchrist &
Robert Gilchrist.
3. Caercreek's Leather N Lace – Laura Fletcher, Janet
Peters 4. Somersun's Tropical Spirits – Katie Somers, Jessica Harper.
12-15 MonthBitches:
1. Windrose Wallcroft Amethyst. – Patricia Collom, Nancy
Shahan-wall 2. Mtn Meadow Greenstone Smooth Sailing –
Stacey & Starkey Green
3. Misty Mountain Chasin' The Bird – Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
4. Misty Mountain When The Levee Breaks – Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
15-18 Month Bitches:
1. Greenstone's Cuppa Delight – Stacey & Starkey Green
2. Songline I Can See Clearly Now – Colleen Doll, Lynn
Stewart
3. Riverlane Sky's Black Friday – Susan Huntzinger, Joanne Hanscom
4. Wyndrush Gucci Goo. – Dana K Sullivan
Best in Puppy Sweepstakes: Dolce Vita's Shake Your
Groove Thing – Sonya Dudder
Best Opposite Sex in Puppy Sweepstakes: Caercreek Hey
Porter. – Laura Fletcher, Janet Peters.
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES - DOGS
Judge: Sharene Clark
7-9 Year Dogs:
1. GCH CH Gingerbred Celestial Thunder, JH CGC – Anthony Leitao
2. CH Windrose Legacy of Blockbuster – Patricia Collom
9-11 Year Dogs:
1. CH HySpire Slim Shady, JH. – Laura Fletcher
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES - BITCHES
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Judge: Dan Clark
7-9 Year Bitches:
1. GCH CH Heartsong's A Cappella WC. – Christine Tye
2. Harlequin Somethin' Ta Talk About – Diane Sullenberger, Kelly Stephanson
3. Rimrock Anlan of Balbriggan – Christine Tye
4. Kashlin's Blushing Puppy BN RN CGC – Heather K.
Sanchez
11+ Year Bitches:
1. GCH CH Mistypoint Amazing Grace CGC – Victor &
Diana Pintel
Best in Veteran Sweepstakes: CH HySpire Slim Shady,
JH. – Laura Fletcher
Best Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes: GCH CH
Heartsong's A Cappella WC. – Christine Tye
BREED CLASSES
Judge: Sally Bell
PUPPY, 6-9 MOS DOG.
1. Belgairn Storm Rider of Summit View Ranch – Ronald &
Jennifer Kelly, Vivian Poole.
2. Caercreek Hey Porter – Laura Fletcher, Janet Peters.
3. Dolce Vita's Chicks Dig – Sonya Dudder.
4. Shelquin's Goldcoast Casino Royale – Claire Silsby, Shelley Ellison.
PUPPY, 9-12 MOS DOG.
1. Caercreeks Kissing Bandit — Laura Fletcher, Janet
Peters.
2. Somersun Blackthorn's Favorite – Barbara Gilchrist &
Robert Gilchrist, Katie Somers.
3. Bayvue's Double Play. – Kathleen & George Wussow Jr.
4. Sunnydaze Blue Denim – Linda Maffett.
12-15 MONTHS DOG.
1. Waterline's Ophir – Eva Vilamo.
2. Belgold A Shore Thing For Montview – Julie& Matthew
Oghigian.
3. Bentley's Second Chance On The Moon – Nancy Olsen.
4. Misty Mountain Eli's Coming – Kim & Jason Kaila.
15-18 MONTHS DOG.
1. Tuscany N Boudinaire's No Doze – Lisa Colombani, Beth Wilkerson.
BRED-BY EXHIBITOR DOG.
1. Dunrobin's Rustlin The Ice – Janet Cameron.
2. Eagertrieve Blackjack – Jolene Lingnau.
AMERICAN BRED DOG.
1. Rainbo's Walking On The Sun – Eileen Fehlberg.
2. Keepsake's Micons Cajun Romeo – Constance Muellerleile, T. Walker.
3. Windrose Eireann Finnigan – Patricia Collom, Joseph
Gallagher, Patricia Gallagher.
4. Norfield Winter Gale – Jane E Valcheck, Jane Babbitt.
OPEN, BLACK DOG.
1. HySpire Maritime Roc My Socks –
Judy Heim, Vonnie & Jim Russell,
Lisa DaRoss, J Jussaume
2. Pipestone's Special K – Tim
Mohr, Shannon Mohr.
3. Eagertrieves Double Draw – Jolene Lingnau.
4. Arlons Chances R Slim at Caer
Creek – Georgia Baba.
OPEN, CHOCOLATE DOG.
1. Kenya Persuasive Moon – Nancy
Olsen.
2. Harlequin Like A Rock – Diane Sullenberger.
3. Cedarwood Capability Brown @ Blackthorn – Barbara &
Robert Gilchrist.
4. Salona Hills Hollywood Hero – Madeline Hill.
OPEN, YELLOW DOG.
1. Sweetwater's Temple of Trees. – Robin McBain.
2. HySpire Maritime Everything you Always Wanted – Judy
Heim, Vonnie & Jim Russell, Lisa DaRoss.
3. Wallcroft Windrose Victory Bear – Patricia Collom, Nancy Shahan-Wall, Larry Wall.
4. Talimar's Country Mile. – Trudy L. & Richard Rose.
Winners Dog: Caercreeks Kissing Bandit — Laura Fletcher, Janet Peters. Reserve Winners Dog: Waterline's
Ophir – Eva Vilamo.
PUPPY, 6-9 MOS BITCH.
1. Snowcress Good – Lisa Butler.
2. Somersun Custom Classic – Katie Somers, Jessica
Harper.
3. Dolce Vita's Shake Your Groove Thing – Sonya Dudder.
4. Ghoststone's Black Velvet If You Please – Judy & Scott
Chambers.
Best of Opposite Sex: CH HySpire Sporty Spice
PUPPY, 9-12 MOS BITCH.
1. Caercreek's Leather N Lace – Laura Fletcher, Janet
Peters.
2. Somersun Fun With Blackthorn – Barbara & Robert
Gilchrist.
3. Somersun's Tropical Spirits – Katie Somers, Jessica
Har.
4. Harlequin Just A Pinch of Winelight – Diane Sullenberger, Pamela Hansen.
12-15 MONTHS BITCH.
1. Misty Mountain Chasin' The Bird – Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
2. Misty Mountain When The Levee Breaks – Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
3. Windrose Wallcroft Amethyst – Patricia Collom, Nancy
Shahan-Wall.
4. High Roller The Flamingo – Yvonne Paddack.
15-18 MONTHS BITCH.
1. Riverlane Sky's Black Friday – Susan Huntzinger, Joanne Hanscom.
2. Songline I Can See Clearly Now – Colleen Doll, Lynn
Stewart.
3. Candyview's Gossiping Goose – Morgan & Laura Dickenson.
4. Wyndrush Gucci Goo – Dana K Sullivan.
BRED-BY EXHIBITOR BITCH.
1. Blackthorn's So-So Charming – Barbara & Robert
Gilchrist.
2. Harlequin Dolce Vita Hippy Hippy Shake – Diane Sullenberger, Sonya Dudder.
3. Greenstone's Cuppa Delight – Stacey & Starkey Green.
4. Ghoststone's Pole Dancer – Judy & Scott Chambers.
AMERICAN BRED BITCH.
1. Caerleons Something To Talk About CGC – Sara
Pearce.
2. Sunnydaze Shake Your Booty – Linda Maffett.
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3. Tuckaway Twinkle Little Star – Karen DosPassos-Jobke.
4. Harlequin 2 Pinches And A Dash – Diane Sullenberger, Pamela Hansen.
OPEN, BLACK BITCH.
1. Saddlehill Brilliant Cut – Owner: Peggy Poore.
2. Misty Mountain Millenmim Star – Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
3. Dolce Vita Spice 'N Up Riverlane – Susan Huntzinger, Ellen Sparks.
4. Gingerbred Beach Party – Christine Tye.
OPEN, CHOCOLATE BITCH.
1. Blu Top Foreign Affaire – Jennifer Hajny, MJ Sarbaugh.
2. Skyfire's Makin Tracks – Stephanie & Jessica Harris.
3. Scarlaw's Rolling In The Deep Divine. – Kaleigh Jeffers,
Kathy Honcoop, Brianna & Paula Jeffers.
4. Bruinbear Shake it Sugaree – Candy Templeton.
OPEN, YELLOW BITCH.
1. Wallcroft's Ruby at Windrose CD – Patricia Collom, Nancy Shahan Wall.
2. Regen's Limitless At Skywater – Heather Luis.
3. Dunrobin's Holiday Rhapsody – Janet Cameron.
4. Seifert's Uptown Girl Just Playin In The Rain – Tricia
Kauhn, Kevin Seifert.
Winners Bitch: Misty Mountain Chasin' The Bird – Anthony
Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
Reserve Winners Bitch: Caercreek's Leather N Lace –
Laura Fletcher, Janet Peters.
VETERAN, DOG.
1. CH Windrose Legacy of Blockbuster – Patricia Collom.
2. CH Hyspire Shahli Hotter Than Blazes – Judy Heim,
Vonnie & Jim Russell, Lisa DaRoss.
3. CH HySpire Slim Shady, – Laura Fletcher.
VETERAN, BITCH.
1. GCH CH Heartsong's A Cappella – Nancy Tanner, Laura Fletcher.
2. Decoys Calif Dreamin – Katy Bazurto, Judy Davis.
3. Harlequin Somethin' Ta Talk About – Diane Sullenberger, Kelly Stephanson.
4. Rimrock Anlan of Balbriggan – Christine Tye.
HUNTING RETRIEVER DOG
1. GCH CH Gingerbred Celestial Thunder, JH CGC – Anthony Leitao
Best of Breed: CH Hyspire Singular Sensation – Judy
Heim, Vonnie & Jim Russell, Lisa DaRoss.
Best of Winners: Misty Mountain Chasin' The Bird – Anthony Leitao, Lorraine Yu.
Best of Opposite Sex: CH HySpire Sporty Spice – Judy
Heim. Lisa DaRoss, Vonnie & Jim Russell.
Select Dog: CH Hyspire Bohemian Rhapsody From
Breckin – Judy Heim, Vonnie & Jim Russell, Lisa DaRoss.
Select Bitch: CH Harlequin When Saints Come Marching –
Diane & Todd Sullenberger.
JAM: Dickendall Buckstone Three Dog Night – Kendall
Herr, Faith Hymdman JAM: CH Shalimar's The Animator –
Marlynne & Jeff Frisbie.
JAM: CH Windrose Legacy of Blockbuster – Patricia Collom
JAM: GCH CH Heartsong's A Cappella – Nancy Tanner,
Laura Fletcher.
JAM: GCH CH Belgairn's Mighty Quinn Of Summit View
Ranch – Gary & Heather Barner, Vivian Poole.
Best Puppy: Caercreeks Kissing Bandit — Laura Fletcher,
Janet Peters Best Bred-By: Blackthorn's So-So Charming –
Barbara & Robert Gilchrist.
STUD DOG.
1. GCH CH Gingerbred Celestial Thunder, JH CGC – Anthony Leitao.
BROOD BITCH
1. Rimrock Anlan of Balbriggan – Christine Tye.
Judge’s Comments
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Westminster Dog Show: A Juniors’ Perspective
Kawai Nahoopii & Can CH Journey’s Let The Games Begin
Friday morning, February 7th, 2014…the day has come for
my Mom, my best buddy Domino and I to leave for NEW
YORK!! This was something I have dreamed of doing since
the first day I started showing in Juniors 7 years ago. It
takes 7 Best Junior wins, with competition, to be able to
compete at the Garden and with the help of Domino (my
English Springer Spaniel), Paris and Iz (my Labrador Retrievers), and Gin (my Weimaraner), we achieved 8 Best
Juniors and our ticket to the Garden!
It was a fairly uneventful flight once they got Domino loaded and the 2 1/2 hour
flight delay was
done, but we luckily
made it out before
the weather got bad
and arrived in New
York to pretty decent
weather.
Fast forward a couple days to Sunday
before the big show.
My Mom and I boarded the bus with all
my gear to go get set
up for the show. And when you have a dog that needs constant grooming and trimming, you have a Lot of stuff…
Domino had his Own suitcase that I packed with just about
everything!!. We were assigned benching areas and that’s
where our stuff had to stay until we were done showing.
Junior entries Luckily do NOT have to stay benched the
entire show time, which is nice. Benched exhibitors must
have their dogs in the benching (grooming) spot at all times
unless they are in the ring. They had to be there at 8 am
and were not allowed to leave until 4:30 pm each day.
Domino and I were lucky enough to skate out of there
ahead of the rush because we only showed in Juniors. At
first I was a little bummed because our benching spot was
in the other pier quite a walk from the Juniors ring, but when
Tuesday came and we headed to the grooming spot thru
the other Very crowded and hot grooming building, I was
very glad to be benched where we were. There were hardly
any people and dogs there and I think including myself, only
4 other juniors were set up there. It was almost more laid
back than a normal
weekend show. And
the walkway that we
used to go between
the piers wasn’t heavily used, so there really
wasn’t a lot of congestion getting to my ring.
It takes about 90
minutes from start to
finish to get Domino
ready to show, so with
an 8 am ring time
start, we got to the
show at 6 am on
Tuesday morning. I wanted to make sure I had lots of time
to get Domino ready and be at the ring side in plenty of time
so there was no stress. He had had a full bath the day
before at the Hotel Penn which offers a fabulous bathing station complete with booster baths, wash products,
grooming tables and top notch dryers. Tuesday morning he just needed a rinse down bath and blow out and
then More trimming. Someone once told me you’re
never done trimming a Springer…they were Right!!
My experience in the ring was unforgettable, I will say
nerve racking at first but after a few minutes of being in
the ring I relaxed and just took it all in. Most people
would say that being in the ring and on the carpet at
Westminster is a whole new experience, which I will
agree it is new but in a way it’s the same as being in a
ring in your home state. You still have 20+ kids in your
preliminary class that you’re competing against, there’s
still one kid that comes
out on top and you still
show exactly the way
you do normally. When
I first walked in the ring,
being the first one, I had
to try really hard to not
mess up. I went around
and did what I normally
do; I stacked Domino up
and waited for all the
other juniors to come
into the ring. After that
the judge asked us to
rearrange by size and
speed. So I went back in
front of the other 3 English Springer Spaniels,
after that she split the
class into 2 groups. This
way there was more
room for everyone to do a pattern and a go around. I
was put into the 2nd group, I waited for my turn to go
and present my dog to the judge. She first asked for me
to show the bite, so I did that. Then when she was supposed to look at his face, I put his ear up over his eyes
to show off his neck a little too early but otherwise as a
team we were rock solid. The only odd thing that happened, that has Never happened before, was right at
the end of my go around and free bait, the National Anthem started playing….everyone got up and turned towards the flag, including the judge. Domino kept looking around at all the people standing up, but he held it
together and stayed stacked four square at the end of
my leash. He’s a good boy, he knows his job. Once
the anthem was done, we headed back to the end of
the line. I was proud of Domino and of us for going in
there and working together as a team. While we didn’t
make the first cut or to the finals, I’m so incredible proud
to have been in that ring. There are an amazing number of Juniors showing in the US today and to be one of
the top 91 that made it to Westminster Kennel Club, I
couldn’t be more proud. It’s hard to believe that in just
over one short year together, we qualified for Eukanuba, Westminster and ended the year as the number 3 springer handler in the country. No matter what
happens in the ring, I’m proud of Domino for being the
best partner and proud of us for all we’ve accomplished
as a team.
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