Benchmarks - September 2011

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From the President
Once again, AKC is offering another avenue to
recognize the versatility of our breed through the AKC
Therapy Dog Program. The purpose of this program
is to recognize AKC dogs and their owners who have
volunteered as a therapy dog and owner team for the
purpose of helping others.
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AKC title to dogs who have worked to improve
the lives of the people they have visited. The AKC
Therapy Dog title (THD) can be earned by dogs
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dog organizations and have performed 50 or more
community visits.
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the experts in this area and their efforts should be
acknowledged and appreciated.
AKC has received frequent, ongoing requests from
dog owners who participate in therapy work to
“acknowledge the great work our dogs are doing,”
thus, the reason for offering an AKC Therapy Dog
title.
Earning an AKC Therapy Dog title builds on the skills
taught in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good
Citizen programs, which create a sound and friendly
temperament needed to be a successful therapy dog.
(Information taken from www.akc.org)
In response to this new AKC title, SCWTCA, Inc.
will be recognizing all wheatens and their owners who
obtain the AKC Therapy Dog title. Non-members will
receive a letter of congratulations from the Awards
Committee chaired by Leo Springer. Dogs owned or
bred by SCWTCA members will be recognized at the
annual meeting the following year the title is obtained.
Carol Carlson is asking for volunteers to help her
design a special scarf that our wheatens can wear
when they make visits to hospitals, libraries, hospice,
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Therapy Dog. If you would be willing to help Carol
with this project, please contact her: kccarlson@
comcast.net.
“Celebrate the Breed. Celebrate the Friendships!”
Jinx Moore
From the Editor
I have hoped that in my lifetime there would be
genetic testing for PLE and PLN. Exciting news from Dr.
Littman’s report gives us that hope. Included in her article
is the latest information about the DNA Bank, Geriatric
Dog, Informative Family, and the AKC-CHF Grant. Such
news should give us cause to rejoice and to further our
commitments to the thrilling possibilities on the immediate
horizon. Whether supporting the research and proximate
projects with time, money, or tissue donations, know that
every individual can make a difference through various
commitments.
In conjunction with the AKC’s newest title, Therapy Dog
101 is the current mini-course on how to enjoy your dog in
many ways. Fortuitously, our breed also has two nominees
for the current AKC ACE Award, recognizing dogs and
appreciating them for the innumerable ways in which they
meaningfully contribute to our lives. The Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier is nominated in the categories of
companion dog and therapy dog. Finally, you will read
stories of dogs who already qualify for a therapy dog title;
these are only a few of the examples of many SCWTs
serving the community.
As always, the September issue brings you reports of
specialty shows accompanied by many, many photographs.
This whets our appetite for our national specialty which
will arrive with fall in October. Be sure to consult the
MCKC ad for more information and deadlines.
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volunteers who bring us activities for our dogs. Whether
it is a CGC class, a holiday party, herding event, picnic,
reunion, one of the many performance events, or a
conformation show, none of these occasions would thrive
without you. If you are one of the many who already
provide countless hours of volunteerism to our breed, thank
you. If you wonder how you can participate, contact a
member of a local club -- or the national club -- and dive
in! In addition to our wonderful dogs, the greatest pleasure
of ownership may be the camraderie and enduring human
friendships you also enjoy.
Molly O’Connell
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3. Continue giving consultations/advice, but ask
for donations until a new fee is instituted for all but
Informative Family members.
4. Replenish the Penn Wheaten fund with
reimbursement annually from the SCWTCA
Health Fund to cover costs of shipping necropsy
samples and histopathology.
5. Facilitate SCWTA Endowment and Soft
Coated Wheaten Genetic Research Foundation
reimbursement for all kidney biopsies conducted
pursuant to AKC-CHF
grant #01485.
6. Study a second set of samples, mostly geriatric
dogs and PLE affected dogs
with PLE, for genome-wide association by SNP
chip analysis.
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a peer reviewed journal.
8. Prepare a Q&A manuscript for distribution in the
Health Newsletter and
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NEW OPEN REGISTRY MEMBERS
August 1, 2011
The Open Registry is a joint project of SCWTCA-sponsored research at NC State University,
University of PA and the University of Guelph (Canada). Its purpose is to publish information on
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SCWTCA-sponsored research. Dr. Meryl Littman at Penn maintains the Registry at the request of
SCWTCA.
Members of the Open Registry agree to forward pedigrees and medical data for all Soft Coated
Wheaten Terries they own, have owned or bred who may be affected with Protein-losing
Enteropathy/Nephropathy, Addison’s Disease, Renal Dysplasia or Irritable Bowel Disease to the
SCWT Open Registry, c/o Dr. Littman. For membership form, visit SCWTCA web site at http://
scwtca.org/documents/health/or_membershipform_20100630.pdf. For a complete list of Open
Registry members, e-mail [email protected].
Darlene Badorski
Cindy Lilley
Gwen & Kent Meyer
Janine & Steve Mroz
Dianne Phelps
Michele & Jep Street
Benchmarks . Number 39 . volume 3 . page 8
Paige Willis
Natasha Witt
Sweepstakes Commentary
by Kayce Healy
I can’t begin to say how thrilled I was to be asked
by the SCWTCSC to judge Sweepstakes this year.
The Great Western shows have always been very
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handled champion there 11 years ago. I was awed by
the sizeable entry of beautifully presented dogs in a
setting that is beyond compare.
I was very pleased with the general quality of the
entry. Some of the puppies were a bit “enthusiastic,”
which could be expected, but overall the upbeat,
steady attitude was a pleasure to see. It was pleasing
to put my hands on dogs with a nice amount of
substance, lovely depth of chest and nicely sprung
ribs. There were some really lovely neck-to-shoulder
transitions, which was also good to feel. Largely they
were presented in beautiful condition but some carried
an over-abundance of coat which made them seem a
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show of the weekend, and I did notice that a few of the
dogs sported a bit less coat as the weekend wore on
,which served them well.) Most of the bites were very
good as was the pigment.
Lighter eye color and some “ridgy” toplines caused
some dogs to place further back in some classes. Ear
size and placement needs work. While size seems
to have improved somewhat, I think this is still an
area on which to focus. Probably my biggest area of
concern was rear movement. Some of the dogs looked
lovely when stacked, and then disappointed when they
moved with more of a “bicycling” movement rather
than a solid drive.
9-12 Puppy Dogs
1st Westridge Everwils Third Time Charm-----his
name suits him well as this was a charming, animated
puppy. Compact with beautiful coat color, big black
nose and a nice amount of neck. His wide solid
topline held true when he moved. He went on to Best
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2nd Gleanngay Who’s Your Daddy-----happy,
exhuberant puppy of a lovely size sporting a nice coat.
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and a darker eye.
3rd Pitterpat Rocket Dave-----lovely in outline with
a gorgeous coat, he was a bit full of himself in my
ring. He improved quite a bit as the weekend went on.
12-18 Puppy Dogs
1st Saltnsea Runnin’ Down A Dream-----lovely,
typey dog who used himself well. Balanced with a
nice amount of neck, good eye color, nicely placed
ears and butt behind the tail. He really asked for the
placement.
2nd Finley Denali High And Mighty-----smooth
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and had a bit of a cast to the coat. While is head was
clean, a better length of beard would have improved
the look of his head and given him a more balanced
overall outline.
3rd Tralee Bay’s Top Gun-----a bigger dog with a
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in his movement.
4th Tralee Bay’s Secret Agent Man 007-----a large
dog with a bit more in the back skull than I would like.
He had a bit of a hitch in his movement on the day.
6-9 Puppy Bitch
1st Tralee Bay’s Royal Charter-----just adorable!
How lovely to put my hands on this solid girl with a
lovely neck set, beautiful tail set, and plenty of butt
behind. Her happy, upbeat attitude was a joy. She
carried lovely coat color and beautiful pigment. With
a bit more trimming the slight crispness of the coat
and the little touch of gray would be improved.
2nd Lismore Joy To The World-----lovely size,
sporting a beautiful coat. She could have used a bit
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9-12 Puppy Bitch
1st Destiny Star Student-----lovely in outline and
shown to perfection, this animated girl held her topline
nicely on the go around. I would downsize her a bit.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California
Independent Specialty Friday, June 24, 2011
Judge’s Critique: Mrs. Geraldine (Geri) Kelly
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owned by Molly O’Connell. This young dog had
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by Elena Landa. This bitch
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to the body. The topline was
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Her gait was graceful with good reach in front
and strong drive behind. This puppy was happy
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Breeder/Owner: Elena Landa
BOS: GCH Dundalk Put Me in Coach
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Breeders: Carol Burdge and Barbara Zapf.
Owner: Carol Burdge
WD: Stratford Brush Up Your Shakespeare
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CH Stratford Top O’ The Mornin’)
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Select Dog: CH Bendacht Pursuit of Happiness
(CH Glenamon Gleanngay He’s Key 2Me x
CH Bendacht California Dreamer)
Breeders: Michael De Carlo and Sheila Breeding.
Owners: Michael DeCarlo and M.J. Carr
AOM: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic
(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x
CH Andover Magic Maid)
Breeder/Owner: Jackie Gottlieb
Select Bitch: GCH Baroque You Ain’t Seen
Nothing Yet
(CH Stratford Top Priority x
CH Marquee’s If It Ain’t Baroque)
Breeder/Owner: Christy Weagant
AOM: CH Andover Solista
(CH Andover Wildrose Lava Quente x
CH Andover Virtual Magic)
Breeder: Jackie Gottlieb.
Owners: J. Gottlieb and D. Holy
Trophy Table
Great Western Terrrier Association
Saturday, June 2011
Judge Norm Patton
BOB: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic
WD/BW: Saltnsea Runnin’ Down a Dream
BOS: CH Saltnsea Weaving Magic
(CH Andover Mayhem Magic x
CH Saltnsea California Dreamin’)
CH SaltnSea Dream Weaver)
Breeders/Owners: Susan Jacobsen &
Breeders: Susan Jacobsen & Eric Taylor
Eric Taylor
Owners: Susan Jacobsen & Jody
Sikorski
WB: Bonney Follow That Star
(CH Marquee’s Tricks of The Trade x
CH Bendacht Bonney Bedazzled)
Owners: Pat Rutherford & Bonney Snyder
SB: CH Gleanngay Lady of the Lake
(CH Legacy The Grail x CH Gleanngay
Quintillian) Breeder: Gay Dunlap
Owners: Jon Caliri & Robert Green
Stud Dog: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic
(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x CH Andover Magic Maid)
Great Western Terrier Association
Sweepstakes Commentary
by Elaine Nerrie
Always the high point of our dog year, my husband
and I love our weekends with the great and glorious
SCWTCSC at Great Western. It never disappoints!
Even better, an invitation to sample the entries handson was much more of a treat than the post-sampling
repercussions I had anticipated, since I found that
I could actually still straighten up and walk at the
end of the day. Wheaten puppies actually are an
instant antidote. Thank you to the club for a priceless
experience and leap of faith.
I saw no faults worth dwelling on in any of the
classes and I am so impressed with the representation
of the breed standard in the puppies I saw. These
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points of competition—it was an entry to be proud of.
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entered the ring, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on
them. Different in type but outstanding in their overall
quality, they were a wonderful beginning to the day.
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Charm) had a rich coat color that set him apart and
was as well put together as I could have hoped for in
going over him. He moved with authority and ease and
had a particularly mature appeal for a dog of his age,
steady, masculine and well-developed while striking
a moderate balance. He would be my eventual choice
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was the rangier of the three, not as comfortable with
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dog’s more emphatic, solid presence and the third
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and three were littermates, but the second dog was
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perfectly in place and better to come with time. Her
rear was beyond spectacular. She moved like poetry,
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girl whose faults were non-existent, but there was no
denying the magic of her competitor.
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absolutely lovely, supremely feminine puppy who
turned out to be a bit underweight, making her
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that feminine little bitch, turned out and shown to
a fare-thee-well, perfection on the day and a joy to
go over. Her coat had a subtle all-over wave which
I would have liked to have seen with more length,
but the trim complimented her compact outline. She
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I loved the pair of BISS and BOS together, and could
have taken both of them home with me, gladly—the
traditional hallmark of being at peace with one’s
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choice out of so many exceptional possibilities. The
quality has deepened across the entry since I judged
GWTS years ago when the BISS was lightyears
beyond the rest of the dogs, surely a good sign. One
small caution: keep teeth clean and check corners
of the eyes. It is a shock to see hours of painstaking
preparation offset by such basic oversights and on so
many dogs.
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Breeders: Ilze &Bernie Barron.
Owners: Jackie & Marven Whitham
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California Specialty
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It was my pleasure to judge the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California Specialty in Long
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near the Queen Mary.
At the end of the day, I looked over all of my winners and was hugely pleased with them. There were many
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lovely and most correct.
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Dog and also received an Award of Merit, will be a dog for the future. I look forward to seeing both of my point
winners a year or so down the line. They were wonderful on the day and hold tons of promise as well. My two
Winners were coincidentally from the same dam.
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nicely.
My two Selects and Award of Merit recipients (GCH
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You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet) also pleased my eye
greatly. My additional Award of Merit recipients
(GCH Dundalk Put Me In Coach and GCH Andover
Mayhem Magic) were also excellent specimens. All
were of true and correct type, beautifully proportioned
outlines, and proper size. My winners’ coats were well
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on the day, even the one that unfortunately clamped
on to my wrist.
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was not disappointed. Again, my winners excelled
in both side gait with plenty of reach and drive, and
clean down and back movement.
Temperaments were wonderful, with the lone
exception. My sparring produced the desired
results, even on the warm day. The Wheatens made
themselves proud on this wonderful Southern
California day.
My thanks to the Club, and its members, for the
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enjoyed myself.
My winners’ heads, ears, eyes, and bites were all
pleasing and correct. It was great to see all good bites
BOB: GCH Doubloon’s Salt of the Earth
(CH Melandee’s High Wire Act x CH Doubloon’s Rookie Card)
Breeders: Elena Landa & Ann Nelson
Owner: Elena Landa
VB/BOS: CH Grian Annie O’Klee CD RE
(CH Mil Mear’s Hold The Dream x CH Grian Makin’ Whoopi)
Breeders: Pamela Donahue & David Donahue
Owners: Joanne Werth & Larry Werth
Stud Dog: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic
(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x CH Andover Magic Maid)
WB/BW: Tralee Bay’s Royal Charter
(CH Claddagh’s Man In Uniform x
CH Tralee Bay’s High On You)
Breeder: Stephen & Jillann Steging
Owners: Pat Hetherington, Karla Baer Cohen
& Jillann Steging
WD/AOM: Tralee Bay’s Secret Agent Man 007
(CH Pitterpat’s Blue Bayou x
CH Tralee Bay’s High On You)
Breeders/Owners: Stephen & Jillann Steging
RWD: Saltnsea Runnin’ Down a Dream
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Breeders/Owners: Susan Jacobsen &
Eric Taylor
RWB: Monarchs Boston Rooters Rally Cry
(CH Mackanme Beary Special Of Bodasca x
CH Gemstones Eighth Inning Emerald)
Breeders: Marji Baumann & Tami Herzog
Owners: Marji & Frank Baumann
SB: GCH You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
(CH Stratford Top Priority x
CH Marquee’s If It Ain’t Baroque)
Breeder/Owner: Christy Weagant
AOM: GCH Dundalk Put Me In Coach
AOM: CH Andover Mayhem Magic
(CH Marquee’s Tricks of the Trade
CH Dundalk Redhill Garden of Good & Evil)
Breeders: Carol Burdge & Barbara Zapf
Owner: Carol Burdge
The Devil’s Advocate
by Pam Mandeville
It’s Not About You
Really, it’s not.
A lot of times, god forbid, it really is about the dogs.
We all talk about the “politics” of dog shows. We’re
sure wins and losses occur because of the people and
relationships. That belief permeates conversation.
Why? Do we say it to be “cool?” Part of the “in
crowd” of the dog show world? Not a naïve newbie?
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an amateur who doesn’t know how shows work or
how to evaluate dogs.
When we consistently blame results on politics, aren’t
we doing what we too often criticize judges for doing…looking at the wrong end of the lead?
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of a 3-show weekend, I unexpectedly beat a friend’s
established dog. Next up would be a judge who’d
previously rewarded my dog. Well, my friend said, no
reason for me to come because you always win under
her.
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To their credit, the dog returned the next day.
I don’t know how people can continue to show dogs
if they look at it so cynically. How can it be fun if it’s
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wheel?
I’m hardly naïve. I know some judges have lots of
thoughts running through their minds when they are in
the ring that have less to do with the exhibits in front
of them and more to do with the dogs’ handlers and/
or owners. I know the best dog doesn’t always win.
I am sure there are times a judge looks at the dogs in
the ring and says “&*^% it. I’m going with that face
I know.” I suspect it happens most often because the
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or, less likely, because the judge doesn’t know.
The danger to our world from the “politics” mantra
goes beyond lesser dogs winning. Breeders know -- or
should know -- when an unworthy dog wins. They’re
usually sure about that…when the dog is owned by
someone else. When it’s their dog and they attribute
every loss to politics, it’s just kennel blindness.
I get equally uncomfortable when friendship and
breeding intertwine to the extent an honest assessment
of the dogs becomes secondary. Of course, it’s great
when co-owners or breeders and stud dog owners
develop a happy relationship. Still, you must always
separate the dogs and the people. Making dog
decisions to help out a friend or to avoid a rupture in
a relationship or because it’s easy is putting people
ahead of dogs. Not to mention, the bitterest
co-ownership battles invariably happen between
(formerly) close friends.
The converse is equally worrisome. Probably not
a single one of us likes everyone we encounter in
Wheatens. When the right match for our bitch comes
along, how do we react if that dog is owned by someone we dislike? Do we come up with specious reasons
to look elsewhere…we don’t “trust” the person, we
think the dog isn’t really all that...or do we take a deep
breath and pick up the phone?
At the end of the day, breeding, like dog evaluation,
must be about the dog, not its owner.
When our view of the dog world revolves solely
around people, dangers lurk away from the ring and
the whelping box. Take dog clubs. Through many
years and many Boards, I have heard tales of decisions
and actions based on friendship or enmity.
How childish or as someone once said “a sorority
gone berserk.”
Beyond being puerile, it’s putting people ahead of
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more about how a committee chair will react to
questions than whether they are doing a good job, how
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tune out serious comments from others because they
don’t like them, who really loses? When you vote for
a specialty judge only because your friend asked, are
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the ring?
Certainly it’s naïve to say ignore the people. Dogs
don’t get into the ring or the stud book by themselves
and until they get opposable thumbs, being a club
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“people” part of the equation when you enter into
co-breeding or co-owning has risks. But…we’re
supposed to be the smart animals, the ones who can
exercise good judgment. How come that all goes out
the window when it’s about our best friends…twoand four-footed?
When you’re heading to MCKC this year, just
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Friendships and fun are pluses and there’s always another show tomorrow...but the dogs are the ones who
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They’re our BFFs.
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RAELYN FAMILY PICNIC
For the third year in a row, I gathered many of the Raelyn families in my area for a Raelyn Wheaten family
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litter were turning 14 at the end of May! Invitations were sent to all my families in South Carolina, North
Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and New York. The venue was held at Paris Mountain State Park in
Greenville, SC.
Raelyn puppies came from Tennessee, Florida, North and South Carolina and Georgia. Little Celtie was turning
14 and came all the way from Knoxville, Tennessee! Carly, age 13 was in attendance too along with her son
Kona. She was with her kids, grand kids and great-grand kids. Wheatens ranged in age from 12 weeks to 14
years!
After a covered-dish lunch, we sang a chorus of Happy
Birthday, had birthday cake and played games. There
was also a “special” Wheaten cake for the Wheaties! It
was a beautiful day, a wonderful turnout, and great to
see our puppies doing so well. Attendance at the picnic
grows every year, and plans are underway for our next
one!
It is so gratifying to see everyone and the puppies that I
have bred.
Lynn Cone
Raelyn Wheatens
Gray Court, South Carolina
Two years ago this puppy was
adopted by Karen and Ken
Wood and two years later,
under the same chair, he is
back visiting where he was
born…because the litter had a
Kaylynn Family Reunion
Friendships began soon after the three littermates were adopted. Through emails the families
got to know one another comparing anecdotes of their pups. After two years, a reunion was
planned, everyone met and had a great time. Ellie Mae came from Wisconsin, Rocky from
Chicago and Higgins from East Tennessee. “Mom” Mica joined in the fun as they romped, in Kay
Baird’s back yard in Roscoe, Illinois. There was liver cake for the four legged ones and a gigantic
chocolate chip cookie decorated with “Family Reunion 2011” for the two legged ones.
Pictured is “Mom” Mica and Littermates. Siblings from left to right are
Rocky owned by Geri and David Greenberg; Ellie Mae, owned by Steve and
Lisa Mueller; and Higgins owned by Karen and Ken Wood. “Mom” Mica is
CH Bello DiGranos Micaela, owned by Kay Baird. The sire is “KC”, GCH
Gleanngay Legend of the Grail.
Champion and Performance Title Awards
April - June 2011
compiled by Sheila O’Connell
DOG
Ch Amaden’s Bugger Vance
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Ch Ban O’ Gold Poppy Forever ‘N Bloom
Ch Bendacht Desire
Ch Bonney Apple Of My Eye
Ch Bonney New England Patriot
Ch Bryr Rose Pop Champagne
Ceili’s Leap For Joy RN AX AXJ OF
GCh Cuilinn Funny Face
Dudley Zart RN
Ch Dundalk ‘Round Midnight
Dunfrae’s Angel Of Red Gate OA NAJ
Ch MACH Edgewood’s Prime Minister AJP NF
Ch Eringlo Let’s Go Racin
Ch Eureka A Square With All The Fixins
Ch Fenris Frolic Thunder Of Thor
Ch Geragold Winter Solstice
Gerans Mighty Quinn CDX RAE
GCh Greentree Keepsake Tobasco Cat
GCh Greentree Real Quiet
Ch Greentree Rising Star
Ch Greentree Skellig’s Stir It Up
Haldane Emerald Rose RN
GCh Haldane Oh Baby, Don’T You Loose Your Lip On Me
GCh Haldane Running On Empty
Haldane Tapestry RN
Ch Harbour Hill 30 Minute Meals
Ch Harbour Hill At Spagos
Ch Harbour Hill Barefoot Contessa
Ch Harbour Hill Visits Jellystone
Ch Heirloom T&T’s Tige In A Shoe CDX RN AX MXJ OF
Inverlochy Callie Kuuipo NA NAJ NF
Jethro NA NAJ OAP MJP NF OFP
Joydell’s New Beginning For Macguiness AX MXJ OF NFP
Ch Katdancer Ez Does It NA OAJ NJP NF
Ch Kaylynn’s Rainbow’s Lookin For Gold
Ch Keepsake Timtara Spicy Secret
Ch Kennally Love That Jazz
Lexis Fashion Junkie RA MXP MJP2
Lissadell High Button Shoes CDX GN RAE2
Ch Lochlinear Gleanngay Quick As A Wink
Lonestar Play By Play CD AX MXJ OF
GCh Lontree 24 Karat Of Morningstar
Ch Ltd. Edition Dempsey’s Legacy
MACH3 Ballybae Katie’s Uptown Girl CD XF
Ch Mariners From Russia With Love
Marolou Charli NAP NJP
Marolow Run McClean CD OA OAJ
Ch Michaleen’s Innisfree White O’Morn
Ch Mil Mear’s Kismet
Nelzie’s Win One For Naomi RN NAJ
Ch O’Lorcan’s Mythical Irish Orion
Ch Orion Trébol Hot On The Leader Board BN RN NA NAJ
NF
Orion’s Say Goodnight Gracie RN
Ch Raelyn Sheza Sensation
Rascal Teddy Bear Nelson RN
Ch Rolfelan I’Ll Tell Me Ma
GCh Rosheen Acacia Go For Broke
S’ Wheat Chance Tails We Win RN
Ch Saltnsea Weaving Magic
Ch Sandcastle’s Whiskey On A Sunday
Ch Stratford Notorious At Lismore
Teddybear Jump For Joy NAP NJP
Ch Touchstone Search Party
Vermillion Doogan’s Irish Cream MX MXJ
GCh Vintage Signed Sealed And Delivered
Ch Waterford Change The World
GCh Wheatens Pride Buxx Bogart
Whindancer Six Degrees At Roimh RN
Ch Whindancer Sunny Side Of The Street
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GCH Stratford Top Brass
Ch Bonney Nip & Tuckit
Ch Glenamon Gleangay He’s Key 2me
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Ch Choroschie Drusja’s Nijinsky
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Ch Amaden’s Lady Slippers
Ch Eringlo Light My Fire
Ch Clanheath Clover N’ Bloom
Ch Bendacht California Dreamer
Ch Desert Rose Bonney Sweet Sue
Ch Jamboree Tres Amigas
Ch Bryr Rose Les Trois Saules
Ch MACH Ceili’s Calypso CDX RA OAP OJP OF
Ch Acacia’s Farrari Testarossa
Ch Marland’s Awesome Dandy Andy
Dunfrae’s Country Boy
Ch Carlinayer’s Brendon Murdock
Ch Duidream Quicktime
Ch Marquee’s Tricks Of The Trade
Ch Hion The Graduate
Ch Rolfelan Danny Boy O’Lil’ Town
Andelane’s Miracle
Ch Greentree Skellig’s Samba Par Ti
Ch Greentree Trinity Heart Break Kid
Ch Greentree Fairy Tale Only Time Will
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Ch Ellora Footlooseicon
Ch Whindancer’s Sweet Baby James
Ch Whindancer’s Heart Like A Wheel
Ch Choroschie Drusja’s Nijinsky
Ch Harbour Hill Peanut Butter Cup
Ch Modny Style Great Expectations
Ch Geragold Orla Finlandia
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Dunfrae’s Mira’s Classy Lady
Ch Brenmoor’s Toest To Edgewood
Ch Eringlo Alwaz An Angel NJP
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Ch Ellora Bea
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Ch HeartString’s Toast To Tara
Ch Whindancer Bridge Over Troubled
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GCH Greentree Keepsake Tobasco Cat
Ch Ballinvounig True Chance
Ch Gleanngay Derring-Do RN OA NAJ
Ch Gleanngay Boot Scoot’N Cowboy
Ch Glenamon Gleangay He’s Key 2me
Ch Islander’s Kiss The Girls
Ch Paisley Power Play
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Ch Mil Mear Geragold How Far?
Ch Aran The Betr To Hear You With
Ch Earlecroft’s Bagger Vance
Ch Lontree Desert Star
Ch Lil’town Daydreamer
Sleepy Hollow Teddy Bear
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Dempsey ..Then added a Best Of Opp to finish out the weekend, and proved to his
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Google Dempsey at www.SCWTDempsey.com
2011 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club
of Greater St. Louis Specialty Show
Friday, June 3, 2011
by Cindy Shea, co-coordinator
Our Specialty show this year was indoors at the
awesome Events Center at the beautiful Purina Farms
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and it was truly a blessing as it was a hot, humid
St. Louis weekend.
Our hospitality area was set up in the RV parking area
using Stan & Jinx Moore’s RV and Dennis & Cindy
Shea’s travel trailer to set up the site. Jean Mennes
handled the hospitality duties again this year making
her wonderful homemade cookies. Jeannette Lohman
also contributed her cooking talents with additional
homemade cookies.
We had twelve entries in Sweepstakes classes with
Lori Kromash judging. We awarded 1st-4th place
in each class a cooler bag with a Wheaten design.
The Best in Sweeps and Best Opposite received an
embroidered Wheaten tote bag. Best in Sweeps
was awarded to ERINGLO ALWAZ LUK’N TO
RACE, bred and owned by Dennis & Cindy Shea.
Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes went to
WHINDANCER’S TAKE IT TO THE MAX, bred
by Susan Ratliffe, Art Miller & Abby Kochan and
owned by Susan Ratliffe and Michael & Michelle
Glancy.
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through fourth place class winners and for Winner’s
Dog, Reserve Winner’s Dog, Winner’s Bitch, Reserve
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and Best of Breed. Purina also donated trophies for
many of the placements.
Best of Breed was awarded to GCH DOUBLOON’S
SALT OF THE EARTH, bred & owned by Elena
Landa.
Best of Opposite Sex went to GCH MARQUEE’S
TAX EXCHANGE, bred & owned by Richard &
Sonya Urquhart.
Select Dog was CH JENDU OUTLAW, bred by
Dana Frady and owned by JoAnne Vogt & Dana
Frady.
Select Bitch was GCH AVALON MOCUISHLE’S
LEGACY, bred by Sandra & Glenn Amorosia & Jon
Caliri and owned by Sandra & Glenn Amorosia.
Winner’s Bitch and Best of Winners went to
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Elaine Azerolo and Dennis & Cindy Shea and owned
by Bob & Elaine Azerolo.
Winner’s Dog went to ERINGLO LET’S GO
RACIN’, bred by Dennis & Cindy Shea and owned by
Liz Johnson and Dennis & Cindy Shea
Reserve Winner’s Dog was IT’S MICHALEEN
MORN’ CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, bred by Pat
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the dinner at the Checkerboard Café in the Event
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again donated to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club
of America Endowment Fund for Wheaten Health.
The Club also provided trophies for Best of Breed,
Best of Opposite Sex, Winner’s Dog, & Winner’s
Bitch for the weekend shows. This year’s prizes were
embroidered caps, embroidered towels and bags and
silk-screened sweatshirts.
Our weekend was full of fun, friends and competition. We thank everyone who came to participate and for all
the wonderful club members and friends that contributed their time and talents to make the show weekend truly
special.
A big thanks go out to all the wonderful committee chairs that made the specialty go off without a hitch:
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Susan McGee, Jack & Robynn Nawrot – Silent Auction
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Visiting Pet Program (Metropolitan New Orleans)
Congratulations to our Wheaten Nominations for
the AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
Duff–Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (Exemplary Companion Dog) owned by Dorice Stancher of Hawthorn, NJ
Redhot–Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (Therapy Dog) owned by Adrienne Cox of Oklahoma City, OK
About the awards:
In 1999, The American Kennel Club took action to express its time-honored respect for the extraordinary
canine-human bond, as well as its appreciation for the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute
to our lives. That initiative gave rise to The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which
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Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Exemplary Companion Dog. When appropriate, dogs earning honorable mention
will be selected.
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to be presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Their names will be engraved on a plaque that
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will be awarded an engraved bronze medallion.
Therapy Dogs at Work
Gracie (Emerald Isle Foretold Story)
Gracie works as a Pet Hug Pack member of ARF (Tony LaRussa’s Animal
Rescue Foundation). ARF was just recognized by the AKC’s Therapy
program. She started her therapy career in January of 2011 after earning
her Canine Good Citizen and passing interviews at ARF. Gracie currently
visits John Muir Hospital once a week where she spends her time at the
Rehab Unit and in Cardiology. Gracie is loved by all of the patients as well
as the staff. She likes to be petted and, if possible, lean against the patients.
Gracie makes a difference in peoples’ lives each time she visits the hospital.
Gracie is also a member of All Ears Reading. She visits the public library
and students read to her. It is a great program for shy readers. Gracie’s
favorite story is about a cat that gets a bath!!!
Cassie (CH Raelyn Lasting Impression)
Cassie is a dear member of our family, a Registered Therapy Dog (CGC & TDI), a dedicated puppy caretaker,
and an AKC novice agility competitor. On one extremely hot day in Florida, Cassie recently took a trip away
from home to visit with pre-school children. The majority of the children do not have dogs at home. When
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her as if they had never seen a dog before. Soon she was cuddling with one and then another and the look in
her gorgeous dark brown eyes was sure to say “this is just what I was meant to do!” So much attention and
so many little hands reaching towards her! Children surrounding her on all sides! Little voices and many
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me?” Children showed her their little books and told
her stories, yet she remained calm. The tears in a little
girl’s eyes as she left said it all: “Don’t leave us, Cassie,
come back!” Cassie’s world and the children’s worlds
were intertwined. Being a therapy dog in her “Reading
Fur Fun Program” is a meaningful experience, both for
Cassie and “her children.”
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Wheaten Lane
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by Jackie Gottlieb
MANY YEARS OF GETTING THERE
“We are going to the Dog Show!” That is music to
the ears of the “Hamster,” a/k/a Hammy, a/k/a GCH
Andover Mayhem Magic. Little does he know or care
about the time, energy, and planning that goes into the
journey required to get him there. Many years ago I
wrote at least one Gazette column outlining “what to
take.” The list of necessities has gotten humongous
over the years. We all have our personalized lists, and
hope to remember it all -- at least before we get more
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When I lived in the East it was easy. Trips were short,
seldom involving overnight necessities like clothing
changes, toiletries, etc. -- it was all about dog needs
(originally just a brush, a comb, towel and water).
What follows are a few glimpses of dog travel over the
years.
Gay Dunlap lived in Massachusetts, I lived on Long
Island. She had a nifty Volvo station wagon, and I had
the one and only Cadillac we ever owned. Frequently
we met at a Howard Johnson on the Jersey Turnpike.
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were competing in “Miscellaneous.” Gay had now
Ch Gleanngay Annie Sullivan, ROM in the back of
the wagon. I put Sweeney (CH Stephen Dedalus of
Andover CD, ROM) next to Annie, both facing out
(the most adorable, hairy creatures imaginable), and
we drove to the Pennsylvania shows for the weekend,
leaving the Cadillac in Ho Jo’s parking lot. One
year I took the Cadillac, and several of us, including
Sue Goldberg, spent about an hour circling those
Pennsylvania local roads looking for the banquet
site, watching the gas guage go down, down, down.
In those days we had the “Foley boys” of blessed
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the tent. I could not avail myself of those wonderful
services -- I had to do it myself, as I dared not let that
Central Metal crate scratch the pristine black leather
interior of my Cadillac.
To do this on my own I needed a dolly -- an unknown
item in those days. A friend donated his children’s
little red wagon. That spring, getting ready to leave
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wagon. I looked around and saw that it had been
commandeered by a very famous professional
handler’s helper. Its poor little wooden bottom was
sagging dangerously under the weight of a tall stack
of populated cages. I had to confront that very famous
6’4” gentleman to retrieve it.
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a concern because we were moving to Colorado.
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met Gay, and we began our memorable association.
Just before the big move, I had an opportunity to
hopefully put a group placement on him before he
retired. Billy Kendrick was judging in Rhode Island,
and he had great sympathy for our battle to get
recognition from what he termed “the Great American
Kennel Club.” Unfortunately, the famous early ‘70’s
gas shortage was in full bloom. We were all driving
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get 20 mpg on my souped-up Ford Mustang, and could
get to Providence where daughter Cindy was living.
Great daughter that she always was, she managed to
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that coveted Group placement.
“Getting there” was truly a feat in those days: we
lived at 7200 feet altitude in Colorado, at the top of a
perilous series of switchbacks. To deal with this, we
acquired one of the original Suburbans, a huge bare
bones 4-wheel drive truck. Crates and equipment
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snow, ice and curvy mountain roads. Trips were
almost always overnight, requiring some cultural
adjustment. You can imagine my husband’s reaction
when I informed him that I was going to Kansas
with Maurice, a male Old English breeder. I had sixmonth-old Answer (Ch Glenworth Andover Answer,
ROM, all time top producing Terrier dam) and Ryan
(Ch Raclee Express West O’Andover, ROM). He had
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I soon ascertained that the best way to deal with
the vagaries of Colorado weather and roads was
to use a small front-wheel drive wagon. One year,
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night I exercised those girls in temperatures below
zero, buffeted by gale force winds. Aria easily won
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championship, but after that, the judges felt so sorry
for the professional handlers who had endured such
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IRUFLQJ PH WR WDNH KHU WR :HVWPLQVWHU 7KHUH ZHUH bitches entered, and one dog, a major in bitches. Aria
went BOW under Annie Clarke. That was the last
year there were class dogs at the garden. Mrs. Clarke
was instrumental in getting her show career started,
and she was the top winning Wheaten in the country in
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with the gorgeous desert landscape and the world of
tents. They are not “easy up,” nor easily hauled by an
aging little lady. I also became acquainted with real
organization, Kathy Clarke, my mentor. A perfect
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cooler. To the necessities add lots of water for woman
and beast. This also coincided with the advent of the
mini-van, and a different problem…which one in that
sea of mini-vans is mine? I’ve loved the long drives,
by myself, no one watching the speedometer, listening
to public radio, munching all the way, occasionally
singing (I’m tone deaf, but our dogs love us no matter
what). I never did master the directions to Long
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the dashboard. I would have retired sooner, as the
loading and unloading became a challenge, but I’ve
been so fortunate in having good friends to help me
load and unload.
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Aussi friends. It has been a great trip, I’ve seen a
lot of county fairgrounds, fabulous scenery, several
double rainbows, used a lot of awful rest rooms, and
best of all, made contact with some wonderful people.
As for those speeding tickets…forget it.
New Trophy for Best Bred by
Exhibitor Dog!
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MEMORIAL TROPHY, is an original hand sculpted
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Smith, from the collection of Gary Vlachos and Bill Behan.
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wood base comprised of oak, mahogany, birch, and cherry.
The base was crafted by Gary’s brother-in-law Jim Eckel.
This unique trophy is offered through the Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier Club of America, Inc. by Carol Carlson
and Virginia Potter for competition at the Fall Specialty
Show only. For permanent possession, it is to be won three
times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same
dog or at consecutive shows. The name of the winning dog
along with the year, will be placed on the trophy base. The
trophy will be retained by SCWTCA, Inc. until retired.
Winner will receive a Wendell August hand-forged trophy.
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She also starred in the whelping box. Her three litters produced twenty-two puppies with eleven champions.
Her pups, grandpups and great grandpups have also gone on to shine in the conformation ring. Among this
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Sweet, smart, loving, bed dog - a once in a lifetime treasure.
Owned and loved by Marcia Weisman & Sonya and Richard Urquhart
Happy Birthday to Orla – My Golden Lady
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an AKC champion. When it came to obedience and
agility, she understood commands, but when you were
not paying attention would often do her own thing.
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the A-frame.
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champion. She now has many grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren. Her eyesight and hearing
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%HQFKPDUNV 1XPEHU YROXPH SDJH Benchmarks . Number 39 . volume 3 . page 48
SCWTCA National Specialty
October 4 – 9 2011
The summer is over and it is time to get serious about your plans for the Specialty. Many volunteers have been working
hard for several months to bring you a very special event…from SWelcome Bags to Boutique; from fund raiser
to banquet decorations. It will be a special time to spend with your best friends.
Make your hotel reservation, enter your Wheatens and don’t forget to train them for the ramp! We will be back
in the thick of the Montgomery show in Ring 2. Take a chance to win a reserved ring side seat (or two – for
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Be sure to join us for an evening of education with Cindy Vogels. Cindy and her committee members will
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Wheaten Terriers.
Enjoy the shopping – for sellers, order your Boutique space now! For buyers, there will be plenty of opportunity
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barbequing! The cotton apron can be paired with a matching heavy duty vinyl apron – perfect for bathing. Buy
individually or as a set.
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The weekend would not be complete without the Montgomery DVD and catalog.
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Now is the time to remember that the volunteers have been working hard to bring you an event we hope will
give you fond memories for years – please appreciate these people. They deserve your kindness, understanding
and thanks. If you have any problems – please bring them to me – Pat Mullin, Specialty Chair.
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Pat Mullin, Specialty Chair, [email protected]

Benchmarks - September 2011

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