Oct, 2012

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OCTOBER, 2012
Rocky Mountain
Tibetan Terrier Club
It’s hard to believe that fall is here and our little Regional Specialty is long over. A fun time was had by all who atteneded the
event in Greeley. Brenda Peters did an admirable job judging the sweepstakes. Both dogs and handlers seemed to have a
good time showing to her. Thank you Brenda for being our RMTTC sweepstakes judge.
A big thank you to those who brought snacks. Pat Linehan, thanks for bringing all the drinks, the center piece, and
getting our welcome table ready to go. Carole Kreis made an outstanding banner with the RMTTC logo on it that went
on the welcome table. Sandy Benton arranged all the trophies at ringside and helped steward the judging and trophies.
Debbie Lasher was there collecting money and selling raffle and silent auction tickets. Bob Kreis is an excellent
photographer. You see the pictures below that he took at this event. Thanks Bob. A big THANK YOU to each person who
donated time, expertise, and money to make this regional specialty a success. If I have forgotten anyone, I am truly sorry.
Chalk it up to senility!
After Saturday’s competition, we drew for the Nook and the kennel quilt. Darlene Cioffi-Ragan won the Nook and
Tammy Marshall won the kennel quilt. A big congratulations to both of our winners.
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Obituaries
Yoda
owned by Peter Springberg and Lynette Jung-Springberg
"Yoda Jung-Springberg went to TT heaven on September 18th after an
eight-day illness which turned out to be a rapidly growing mast cell
tumor. He was only ten, lively as a two-year-old, but always gentle
with young children. His owners had planned to take him on a monthlong car trip to the Pacific Northwest. Now his ashes will come
along with Peter and Lynnette who just had his company for the last
thirteen months of his life, but loved him dearly."
BIRTHDAYS!!
Silver Birthdays ( Those 10 to 14 years old )
Manny Lasher December 8th 13 years old
owned by Lou and Debbie Lasher
Happy 13TH Birthday Manny! You always have been the sweetest. Bet there will be an
extra treat or two on your big day.
DottieSue Kind December 20th 10 years old
owned by Elise Kind
Happy Birthday my baby Susie! You are my crazy girl. No one does a Groucho Marx
impression better than you when you throw yourself on your back and grin. You are much
loved birthday girl!
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Birthdays!! con’t
Silver Birthdays con’t
Abby Peters October 1st 13 years old
owned by Brenda Peters
Ms. Abby will be a whopping 13 on October 1st. She certainly is not the “matriarch” of
the household, but makes everyday fun one way or another. Rather than trying to control
the chaos, she figures out ways to make it more challenging. What a joy to live with!
Birthdays (puppies - 9 years old)
Emily Kind November 24th 7 years old
owned by Elise Kind
Emily, you are my Thanksgiving girl and what a special present you were.
This year, let’s celebrate your birthday with turkey and all the fixings!!
Koda Gibson October 17th 9 years old
owned by Grant Gibson and family
Koda (Zanne’s Koda) is 9 years old Oct. 17. It seems like just yesterday we welcomed home the Tibetan Terrier
puppy Suzanne picked, named Big’n. Koda loves to lay around and bark at the construction trucks driving by.
Monte Hufnagel October 25th 4 years old
owned by Linda Hufnagel
Happy 4th Birthday Sweet Monte. Lot of Love and Licks – You are such a Happy Boy. My Gorgeous Tibetan
Terrier!!
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Pups And People On The Move
All the latest news about our pups and their people.
Basie comes from a successful show-dog background. Among his achievements, was when he won
“Winners Dog” and the “5 point major” that earned him a champion title at the Tibetan Terrier
National Specialty in 2007. He also received his Canine Good Citizen award and became a therapy
dog under Therapy Dogs, Inc. After he retired from the world of dog shows, he and I went on to
become a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog Team in 2008. Now, Basie enjoys visiting
nursing homes, schools and libraries and being a family dog. We love hiking above tree-line and
playing soccer in the backyard, too! – Van White, Dillon Submitted by Sandy Benton
breeder
GCH Teeshas How Cute Am I Cedar C "Mugsy" received an
Award of Merit at the National in St. Louis for the second
consecutive year. Bred, Owned and Always Owner Handled by Susan Van
Hecke. Way to go "Mugsy"! What a Trip!!
Hello Everyone,
As most of you know, Barkley, my Service Dog, developed diabetes in late 2011. While trying
to get his glucose under control, he started developing cataracts. When we came to Play Day
this past June, he was completely blind. I took Barkley to Dr. Roberts of the Animal Eye
Center in Loveland to have him assessed. Dr. Roberts tested Barkley's eyes, told me that
Barkley was a good candidate for the surgery, and assured me that, once the cataracts were
removed and artificial lens inserted, Barkley's vision would be restored to a high degree, except
for really close use. Also, that having artificial lens inserted, he would not have cataracts again.
Barkley had his surgery on July 16 and has been extremely happy that someone got him out of
the dark. He has done excellent and has had no complications. Unlike humans, dogs do not
have to wear bandages over their eyes and wait for days, his sight was restored immediately! As
the anesthetic wore off, he saw better and better. Now that his eyes are healed, he sees very
well, and is really enjoying his sight.
Carol Jenkins
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The Belt Buckle the Final Chapter
By Grant Gibson
It’s large, shiny, almost gaudy looking, really almost too big to comfortably wear, but it
is the most cherished award at the county fair. Only a few are awarded each year. It is
awarded to the best of the best. Every year hundreds of young people compete in their
county fairs across the state but only a few at each fair receive this award. It is the
County Fair Grand Champion Belt Buckle. The award is given to the very best that
year in that particular class. This year would be Courtney’s seventh attempt at winning
that coveted prize.
It all started in June of 2004 at the Flat Irons Kennel Club show in Longmont. At
Barely 4 foot tall Courtney first lifted 20 lb. 9 month old Tibetan Terrier puppy Koda
onto the table in front of the judge in Junior Showmanship. Courtney could barely see
over the back of the tall boy. For the next 4 years, Koda and Courtney would be a team,
competing regularly in both AKC Junior showmanship and 4-H. Following Koda, came Koda’s daughter Breezy, and for the
last four years they have been a team competing in dozens of AKC and 4-H shows.
Courtney and Breezy entered the ring for the last time at the Douglas County Fair on July 21, 2012. Having competed in
very few shows in the last year due to Breezy being mommy to her second litter and Courtney aging out of AKC Juniors in
April 2012. Expectations were not very high. Competing in the highest 4-H category of competition Senior Advance, the
competition was tough. Most of the handlers have been competing with Courtney for more then five years. The
competition consisted of two previous State Grand champions and another handler that is consistently in the top four of all
competitions.
In front of a substitute judge in the competition for Senior Advance, Courtney and
Breezy performed well but was it good enough? When the awards were announced
Courtney finished second: Reserve Champion in the class. Next came the run off for
Over-All Grand Champion where each of the top two from the senior classes were
brought back into the ring for a run off. By this time the official judge had arrived to
team judge the run off with the substitute judge. After a long debate between the judges
and running the handlers through the paces several different times the decision was
made. Everyone gathered for the announcement. Would it be the third year in a row
that Courtney take home the bling or would the mantle be passed to someone else.
The announcement came and with big smiles on their faces both the 4-Paws and the
Parker Barkers Leaders (Courtney’s club) announced that for the third year in a row
Courtney had won the title of Grand Champion of Douglas County Fair. In her final year of competition this may have been
the best, not expecting to win and coming from behind to win the belt buckle.
Courtney and Breezy went on to state where they won Champion in the
Senior Advance class against the best handlers in the state. Over the 7 years
in 4-H, Courtney only finished once lower than 4th place in any 4-H show.
She finished with 3 consecutive Douglas County Fair Grand Championships,
Douglas County Fair Reserve Grand Champion, Colorado State Fair Senior
Advance Champion, Colorado State Fair Reserve Grand Champion in
Intermediate, and many more placements.
Courtney is currently a Freshman at Colorado State University majoring in
Equine Science with hopes of going to Vet school. Yes, she loves horses too
and has resumed horseback riding. She is also working as an assistant for Dog
Handler Clint Livingston and is trying to start her own dog handling business.
If that is not enough she is also handling our two new puppies at all the local
shows.
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Rescue Thank You’s
Ed & Karen Morrisey for their
donation in addtion to Ollie's
adoption fee.
Donna Holloway for sewing belly
bands for the rescue boys
Molly Bissantz for donating crates
Thanks,
Cassandra (Sandy) Benton
RMTTC Rescue
www.rockymountaintibetanterrierclub.org
970-669-0181
[email protected]
Keeping Dogs Safe During the Holidays
Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then the December
celebrations are fast approaching. It’s a time to be extra
careful and keep pets safe.
Not every dog enjoys Halloween trick or treating. Make
sure your dog remains in a crate if they don’t like doorbells
and goofy costumes. If you do take your pup out for trick or
treating, make sure her costume doesn’t restrict movement
or cover her face.
During this time of year, there is lots of eating and drinking.
Be sure to keep garbage containers covered, so dogs can’t
get turkey bones, candy, and other tasty treats that aren’t
good for them.
Make sure that candles, gauzy decorations like fake
cobwebs or snow, tree ornaments, and presents are in areas
that dogs can’t get to.
Your dog may need a refuge from all the activity. Make her a
nice area away from all the noise. Her kennel can be a
wonderful, spot. Here your dog can relax on her bed with
some of her favorite toys. Don’t forget to check on your
pup now and then to make sure she is doing well and not
frightened.
Just a few precautions can make the holiday stress free for
your dog and you.
Book Review
Dogs by Nancy Kress
Ex-FBI agent Tessa Sanderson has
come to Tyler, Maryland to try and
forget her husband’s death. But the
quiet of the small town is disrupted
as her neighbor’s dogs suddenly
become vicious and attack their
owners. The CDC is called in to
quarantine the town and find out
what is happening to the dogs of
Tyler, but the local population
becomes suspicious of the scientists
who have invaded their town and act
to protect their beloved pets.
While the residents of the town and the CDC scientists
struggle to contain the deadly virus, Tessa Sanderson
finds she is becoming deeply involved in what is
happening to the town. Tessa’s husband was an Arab that
aroused suspicions with her FBI colleagues and someone
is sending Tessa emails in Arabic claiming responsibility
for the deadly virus attacking the dogs of Tyler. Tessa
Sanderson must work to expose the conspiracy that has
engulfed the people and dogs of Tyler, Maryland.
Not a well known thriller, but one that keeps you at the
edge of your seat through the book. Back in 2008, when
this book was copyrighted, the plot probably seemed a
bit less plausible than it does today. Now the book seems
all too realistic. Dogs is not an easy book to put down. It
is a fast, exciting read that will keep you on the edge of
your seat.
Nancy Kress is famous for her science fiction writing, including
her critica!y acclaimed book Be"ars in Spain. Ms Kress has
won numerous awards for her work including the Hugo,
Nebula, Sturgeon, and John W. Campbe! Memorial Awards.
Dogs is not an easy book to find. Though most of Ms Kress’s
work is in electronic form, I could find no ereader copy. Barnes
and Noble and Amazon have the book in paperback. You wi!
have to order the book if you go to a regular shop, unless you are
lucky enough to find it at your local used book store. I’m sure the
library can get you a copy.
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“Show
Dog, the Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred” by Josh Dean
Review By Mary Haugen
I had a thimble full of knowledge about show dogs when I began reading the book by
Josh Dean. My aunt's housemate raised German shepherds in the sixties. I attended
several dog shows in the Denver area in the seventies. I've enjoyed the film “Best in
Show”, and just lately I've caught the Westminster show on television. Thanks to
Josh Dean's book, I now have a bucket full of information.
Included in the book are chapters on what happens at dog shows around the country. I
began to understand how judges judge, how points are attained, and what they mean.
Through it all, I realized first and foremost that people love their dogs and their dogs
love them.
Following Jack, an adorable blue merle Australian shepherd, from puppyhood to
champion, makes sense of the many facets of dog shows. Breeders are concerned with
keeping the breed pure and healthy. Only dogs with the best characteristics of the
breed are allowed to mate. People who want to buy a dog go under scrutiny. They are
not sold to just anyone.
Owners love their dogs and want to show them in the best light. They want to own the
best dog in the breed, and the best dog in the country, if possible. Handlers can make
or break a dog. It's big business amd consumes most of their time. They can contract to
handle several breeds at once, and ones with a good reputation make a good living at it.
Judges are known for looking at certain characteristics in the breed. Their reputations precede them. Sometimes the sex
of the dog makes a difference. It is not unheard of to pull a dog from the ring if a certain judge is present. Some dogs have
sponsors who pay their way. Showing dogs is an expensive hobby and not a particularly lucrative one. Prestige is more
sought after than payday.
Josh Dean delves into the history of the dog----how a wolf became a Pekingese. Humans are involved in the developement
of various breeds. What job do you want your dog to perform? Let's develop the perfect one. New breeds enter the AKC
registry every so often, and the reverse is true. Some older breeds no longer exist.
Who gathered people and dogs for the first show? What countries show dogs? Can your dog be a champion in more than
one country? The American Kennel Club is the familiar registry, but some breeds have their own. Are the dogs enjoying
the show? Most have a certain air of confidence as they step into the ring and perform for the crowd. They have as much
fun as Fido running after a ball in his own backyard.
“Show Dog” is an interesting chronicle of the life and times of showing dogs. Anyone already taking part in that lifestyle
will enjoy the colorful characters and familiar references prominant in the book. Don't forget to read the footnotes. They
hold much of Dean's humor as well as a wealth of information. This book is both a tribute to the world of show dogs and a
handy reference for the novice show dog enthusiast.
Editors note: Mary co owns her first show dog with Elise Kind Ch. Zanne’s Hoku at Dav-Id (PansyJane)
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American Dogs: The AKC Wants
You!
The AKC is changing “big time.” It no longer is an
organization only for pure bred dogs, but wants to be the
representative for all dogs no matter the pedigree. For all
events, except conformation, the AKC welcomes all pups to
participate. This means that you can get titles on your dog
in obedience, rally obedience, therapy dog, lure coursing,
herding, tracking, and all the other performance activities
offered.
Dog Bequests
It is estimated that 1 million dogs in the United States are
the primary beneficiaries of their owner’s will.
Spott’s Canine Miscellany
If you have a dog thought to be a pure bred, but lacking
AKC registration, you’re dog can get a number that certifies
your pup is pure bred, so you can compete at your breed’s
national specialty and other breed specific events. All the
information on getting your American or pure bred dog
registered with the AKC is on their website AKC.com.
Canned Dog Food and Why It’s
Important
Canned dog food should be an important addition to your dog’s
meal. Most dry kibble contains about 10% moisture, which is
extremely low. It reminds one of eating dry oatmeal. YUCK!
Not very palative is it. Most wet dog foods are about 78%
liquid, which is a wonderful benefit for those dogs with kidney
or digestive problems. Also wet food just tastes better. Now
there are some new and tasty kinds of wet food, such as rabbit,
wild boar, and salmon that your dog may enjoy.
During our summer fires and heat, many dogs had difficulties
with their food. Wet food added moisture and a cool treat to
dinner. How much you feed depends on you and your dog.
Some older dogs thrive on meals made up of mostly wet food,
while others do well on only a couple of tablespoons on top of
their dry food.
Make sure you read the labels of the different brands to see
which food is the best. The first ingredient should be the
protein and the label should tell you exactly what that protein
is, such as chicken, lamb, etc. No meat or chicken by-products
should be on the label. Next should be the liquid used. Water is
okay, but chicken broth is the best liquid to have in canned
food. Lastly make sure that the food doesn’t contain a lot of
carbohydrates, such as white potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Sunday Morning Beggin’ Cakes
from Three Dog Bakery Cookbook
by Dan Dye & Mark Beckloff
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 tablespoon honey
2.3 cup flour
1/4 cup bacon bits
In a large bowl beat eggs until thick, then stir in milk
and honey.
Add sifted flour and bacon bits to the mixture and
stir until smooth.
Drop 1/4 cup of the mixture onto a moderately hot
greased griddle to make a 6-inch pancake. Turn each
pancake when underside is light brown.
Cool and store in a sealed container in the
refrigerator.
Your dog will enjoy the texture and new flavors of his food. You
will begin to see some nice health benefits in your old dog.
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Loveland, Co 80538
[email protected]
Send me your pictures, brags,
news, or stories
etc
A big thanks to Grant Gibson for the wonderful article and
pictures. Brenda Peters, thanks for the pictures. Lastly, a big
Website:
thanks to Roxy and Judy Williams for the holiday photo.
www.rockymountaintibetanterrierclub.org
Holiday Party
Give me a call 970-667-3505 or send me an
email [email protected]
if you would like to host this year’s holiday
party. It can be either at your house or a nice
restaurant. Plan for about 20 to 25 people and
no dogs at this party.
Let me know by October 19th
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Elise Kind RMTTC editor
2010 Agate Ct.
Loveland, Co 80538
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