PCKC Officers for 2014-2015 President

Newsletter Date October 2014
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
PCKC Officers for 2014-2015
2014
January 26th - Board and General
Membership Meeting -10AM at Ann
Elders’ House
February 16th – Family Fun Day and
General Membership Meeting – Place to
be determined
March 2nd – Board and General Membership Meeting – 10 AM at Joan
Summers’ house
March 8-9th - Breed Booth at Seattle
Kennel Club Show
April 6th - General Membership and
Board Meeting – 10 AM at Ann Elders’
House
April 26th – Holland Happening 10 AM
at Oak Harbor
June 1st – Board and General
Membership Meeting 10AM at Ann Elders’ House
July 13th – Board and General
Membership Meeting at Ann Elders’
house
July 26th- Fun Day TBD
August 15th – General Membership
Meeting at 1:00 at the Enumclaw Expo
Center
October 5th – Board(Election of Officers for the 2014-15 Year) and General
Membership Meeting Joan Summers’
house -10 AM
November 2nd—Board Meeting 10 am at
Ann Elders house
December 13th—Xmas party at George
and Rita Lens
All meetings and activities can
be subject to change. A notice
will be sent if there are any
changes or additions to the
calendar. Additionally the PCKC
website will contain the latest
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
SueAnne Nelson
Pat Shuler
Joan Summers
Ann Elders
Board of Directors:
Gayle Garbush
Linda Hall
Carol Hamos
President’s Message - SueAnne Nelson
We held our election of officers at the October 5 th general meeting.
Normally the election meeting is held in September, but due to life in
general we had to delay the voting meeting to October. The newly
elected Board will hold our annual Board Meeting on November 2,
2014 to discuss the calendar and upcoming activities for the club.
We are a well-rounded club whose membership participates in all
kinds of wide ranging doggy activities. It is our desire to offer more
opportunities for members to participate in meetings & outside
events. At our meeting please attend and jump in discussing old and
new ideas. If you cannot attend meetings we want your input.
Please email ideas, suggestions & opinions (pro & con) to Joan
Summers, PCKC Secretary.
Our local communities are offering year round opportunities for activities tailored to you and your dog(s). If you know of any fun things
happening in your area let us know and we will get the word out.
There seems to be doggy events almost every month, we will post
what we know and try to get group participation in various events.
OCTOBER, look for Halloween events for you and your dog. Forward
events in your community to us & we will post them on our Website.
Get a group together for those Halloween costume parties. Take
pictures and share them.
I am looking forward to another great year with the Pacific Crest
Keeshond Club.
PCKC Club Awards applications are due November 1st
Click here for the Awards application form ==> form
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Pacific Crest Keeshond Club 2014Specialties
A Special Thank You - Ann Elders
The 2014 Specialties were a bit smaller than previous years. The keeshonden from puppies to Veterans
were lovely. We had several Veterans and a number of Altered Companions involving many members
and friends. A huge rain on Tuesday night had OKC, Onofrio, and the Enumclaw Expo Center scrambling
to make the grassy areas usable. Thursday night we were grateful to be inside away from the rain.
Some drizzle Friday morning kept us cool. Both socials were dry and well-attended—great fun.
On Thursday night Fredrick Stephens, judge, talked with us about structure and his judging of our kees.
At least, three new titles were earned over the four days, and one Grand Championship. We were lucky
to have a High in Trial in obedience for the first time in many years (Linda Hall’s Artie), and a couple of
keeshonden did well in rally obedience on the weekend. Gayle Garbush and her dogs did Barn Hunt on
the weekend. GCH CH SKYLINE’S UNIT OF MEASURE owned by Jean Gauchat-Hargis, Josh Hargis,
Susan Cullen, & Kristin Cullen, DVM. was Best of Breed all four days and earned two Group 2’s on the
weekend. It was a fun weekend for keeshonden and people. Hope to see all of you again in 2015
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Terri Packard at Callisto Ribbons
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Those who placed catalog ads
The members and friends who generously donated to the Trophy & Specialty funds
Thursday Judge – Fredrick Stephens
Sweepstakes Judge – Joan Zielinski
Friday judge – Sharon Krogh
Obedience Judge – D. Bruce Fraser
A very special thank you to Gary Summers who worked diligently with me to create the catalog—
both of us gained a new appreciation for all of Jan Bundsen’s effort over the last few years.
Olympic Kennel Club – Tina & Brent Robbins, Liz Swearingen, Veda Viles, Gina Osborne & others
Onofrio – Mike Schmitt, Tiffany Fields, and others
Enumclaw Expo Center
Bob and the crew from JIFYS for parking and our area
Elaine Russell-Rushton – photographer
Gayle Garbush & SueAnne Nelson - Stewards
Linda Hall and Joan Summers, Ann Elders– Fabulous Trophies
Jerry Hall – support for Linda & all of us
Gary Summers – web page, catalog and support for Joan and all of us
Joan Summers and Joan Barker– luncheon, trophies, pizza party, etc.
SueAnne Nelson – Trophy organization
Linda Norton – emergency coordinator
Laura Lenci, Delaena Bundsen, Joan Summers, Linda Hall and all others who helped with set-up &
take down
All the others whom I may have forgotten
The whole PCKC group – You are a great group and so supportive to all!
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Pacific Crest Keeshond Club 2014Specialties
A Special Thank You - Ann Elders
2015 PCKC Specialties
Next year’s specialties are scheduled for August 13 and 14 at the Enumclaw Expo
Center.
Judge Suggestions Needed for 2015
Please send suggestions for judges and sweepstakes judge to Show Chair Ann Elders.
([email protected]) Please keep in mind that cost and other factors help
determine which judges we may select. Hopefully, a list of OKC judges will be
available soon for our consideration.
Ann will also take suggestions of your dream judges to pass on to OKC for future
consideration. These judges are scheduled at least two years in advance and must be
qualified to judge 2 or more groups.
Pacific Crest Keeshond Club Specialties
Thursday, August 14, 2014
For Results click here ==> 14th Results
Friday, August 15th, 2014
For Results click here ==> 15th Results
OKC shows Saturday and Sunday August 17th, 18th
August 16th Results ==> Results
August 17th Results ==> Results
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2014 Specialty Results
Thursday, August 14, 2014 - Mr. Fredrick
Stephens, Judge
BOB GCH CH SKYLINE’S UNIT OF MEASURE Jean
Gauchat-Hargis, Josh Hargis, Susan Cullen, & Kristin
Cullen, DVM.
BOW, WB TRUMPET’S CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’
Beth Blankenship
Kathleen Winzer &
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CH BGRCH WYNDJAMR’S NO JIBE TALKING
Kenneth Skinner
SD
GCH CH SKYLINE’S CHEMIN DE FER
SB
CH ARKLOWS SOUNDS OF WINDRIFT
Robin &
Dr. Judith Ventre
Kathy Easter
WD, BP CEDARHILLS-SHAMROCK TWO FOR THE SHOW
Shannon Kelly
RWD, BBE
RWB
BARKEE ALL THAT AND MORE
Bradley Cook, Teresa Cook, Brian Cook,
Delaena Bundsen
BARKEE ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS Delaena Bundsen
BV, BVD GCH CH WYNDJAMR’S WINWARD ISLE RN
Anita Williams &
Robin Skinner
BVB
CH KJ’S PURRSEVERANCE
AOM
CH GRCH WYNDJAMR’S PRINCE OF TIDES
AOM
CH KEALOHA-SHAMROCK VERY SPECIAL AGENT Laura Lenci
STUD DOG
Robin & Kenneth Skinner
Ken & Robin Skinner
GCH WINDRIFT’S SWEET LIFE SAMBA, Betsy Winans & Joanne Reed
Dogs 7 – 3 pts.
Bitches 5 - 2 pts.
Friday, August 15, 2014 - Mrs. Sharon Krogh, Judge
BOB GCH CH SKYLINE’S UNIT OF MEASURE, Jean
Gauchat-Hargis, Josh Hargis, Susan Cullen, & Kristin
Cullen, DVM.
BOW, WD KIDKEES ISLAND MISCHIEF MAKER
Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray
Nancy Baggott,
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TRUMPET’S CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’
Blankenship
SD
CH GRCH WYNDJAMR’S PRINCE OF TIDES
SB
CH BGRCH WYNDJAMR’S NO JIBE TALKING
WB
KOALA T’S DEFIANT DIVA Nikki Littleton & Robin Hite
RWD, BBE
BARKEE ALL THAT AND MORE
Kathleen Winzer & Beth
Ken & Robin Skinner
Robin & Kenneth Skinner
Delaena Bundsen
RWB
BARKEE ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS Delaena Bundsen
BP
Not available
BV, BVD, AOM
CH WYNDJAMR’S STORM FRONT
Richard & Mary Ward
BVB
CH WINDRIFT’S LITTLE DARLING
Betsy & Sam Winans.
AOM
CH WINDRIFT’S MOON OVER WALL STREET Richard & Mary Ward
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2014 Specialty Results - Continued
PCKC Sweepstakes
Friday, August 15, 2014 - Mrs. Joan Zielinski, Judge
BPS
CEDARHILL’S-SHAMROCK SABRINA
Teresa & Brian Cook, Shannon Kelly
BOSPS
CEDARHILL’S SHAMROCK TWO FOR THE SHOW Bradley Cook, Teresa Cook, Brian Cook,
Shannon Kelly
BVS
CH KJ’S PURRSEVERANCE
Robin & Kenneth Skinner
BOSVS GCH CH WYNDJAMR’S WINWARD ISLE RN
Anita Williams &
Robin Skinner
Altered Champion of Record Sweepstakes
BACRS
CH KEESBROOK KEALOHA MISS B’GOTTN
Laura Lenci & Brenda
Brookes
Altered Companion Sweepstakes
BACS KIDKEES TAKE A CHANCE ON ME, Nancy Baggott, Robert Johnson, Kathy Gray.
BOSBACS BARKEE’S UTOPIA
Elisa Browning
Obedience
Friday, August 15, 2014 - D. Bruce Fraser, Judge
High Scoring Dog — Novice B Class Score 185 ½
NOVEL’S NEW TRICKS
Linda & Jerry Hall, Barbara Cobean, & SueAnne Nelson
Olympic Kennel Club Saturday, August 16, 2014
Best Veteran in Show - GCH CH Wyndjamr's Windward Isle (Anita Williams & Robin Skinner)
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Crossing the Canadian Boarder
Proposed change effecting Canadian Dogs entering the US ==> CDC import Regulations
Rules for US dogs entering Canada ==> Canadian rules
PCKC Awards
PCKC CLUB AWARD RULES AND APPLICATION
The awards are to be awarded annually at the Club Christmas party to
members who have received AKC, CKC, UKC or IABCA title(s) on their
Keeshond(en) as well as NADAC, USDAA, CPE, TDAA, ASCA, AHBA, APDT,
and other during the preceding calendar year.
Awards will be given on proof (photocopy of certificate) of having earned
the title from any recognized American or Canadian canine performance
club.
The awards will be mailed to member s earning an award who are unable to attend the
Christmas party.
See the link on the first page for the Award application form link
Des Moines Dog Walker Watch
Des Moines has an interesting “Dog Walker Watch” program. The objective of the program
is to provide additional eyes and ears in Des Moines and to reduce crime and the
opportunity for crimes to occur. This program doesn’t expect you to do anything different
than what you normally do, all we are asking is that you become more alert and report anything out of the ordinary. By providing theses extra eyes and ears in the community you
will be helping to make your local community even safer for yourself and everyone else,
who lives, works or plays in Des Moines
For more information on this program click on the following link ==> Dog Walker Watch
Holiday Party - Saturday, December 13, 2014
The Award Presentations for the club and our annual Holiday party will be held
Saturday, December 13, 2014.
We have been invited back to George, Rita and Stacey Lenes’ house for an afternoon of friendship and fun. The festivities begin at 1:00 pm. Bring your favorite holiday food to share and a
gift wrapped item for the auction. The gift and silent auction is the only fund raising that the
club does and we appreciate your support every year. If you are unable to attend the party
this year you can still send a donation to the club. All gifts large or small are appreciated.
The party will be held at 26232 142nd. Ave SE. Kent, Washington. Please RSVP to George and
Rita at 253-630-2095 or [email protected]
If you wish to send a monetary gift to the club please send it to Ann Elders at
21334 105th Place SE, Kent, Washington 98031.
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RESCUE REPORT SueAnne Nelson
The Bulletin of the
Pacific Crest Keeshond Club
October 2014
There has been some success & a missed opportunity. All four of the NY Rescue that went into foster homes
in Washington State are in their forever homes. Three of these Kees have been adopted by their foster family.
Traveler's foster family wanted to keep him but then a potential home contacted them about a puppy and
Traveler came up in the conversation and both went to live in Granite Falls, WA.
Lewis WA (aka Louie) is with Cathleen Powell and attending socialization classes. He is an active young
guy and enjoys having playmates.
Sochi is with Sue Riches and has been absorbed into Sue's four legged Keesy Kids.
Sherman is with Linda & Jerry Hall and is attending obedience classes and lots of play dates at Camp Fuzzy
Butt (Joan & Gary Summer's home).
KAI - female Kees - owner turn-in to the Wenatchee Humane Society. She was adopted out but returned to
the shelter within a week. She thought Kai was a bit mouthy with her young kids. Kathy Gray had been in
contact with the Shelter and learned of her return and her daughter was going to do a 12 hour round trip drive
to pick her up. I am a couple of hours from Wenatchee so made the trip instead. Pat Shuler offered to foster
her. This was perfect as Pat was our rescue rep for 10 years and knows how to evaluate all aspects of a foster
Kees.
I had lots of people contact me interested in Kai. Shannon Kelly contacted me about one a family she knew
very well and were looking for a Kees companion for their widowed father. Pat & I drove Kai to meet the
entire family including their young male Kees, Enzio and family cat. All did well. They contacted me back
and said Dad really wanted Kai and was excited to have her as his constant companion. Got Kai's bloodwork
done, everything normal. Was able to contact the vet that spayed her a year before and learned she was
current on her rabies and was also 18 months older than the info that was given to the Wenatchee shelter.
Her new dad, Howard was fine with that so off we went to Enumclaw to her new home. She is doing great.
Howard and Kai go for daily walks, she has a lovely fenced shady yard to protect and both are pleased as
punch with each other.
MISSED OPPORTUNITY:
Young unneutered Kees posted on Craig's List. I spoke to the owner who wanted to place the dog himself. I
couldn't convince him that I had a list of approved homes waiting that I could give to him if only he would
meet me so I could evaluate his dog and talk about any concerns he would have putting his Kees under
PCKC's protection. His dog would stay with him and he would meet each interested family. The choice of
family would be his. He did not call be back and placed the dog. A week later there was a post by the person
he placed the Kees with trying to 'FLIP' the dog. I was never able to contact this person.
When a Kees is posted on-line in our state or a border state, I am notified by numerous rescue groups all over
the U.S. who are automatically notified of these postings. This is such a help as it ensures that if one of us
local rescue folk is not available, we know that another faithful rescuer will step up. Thank you to everyone
who makes all of our rescue efforts effective.
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Keeshond Rescue Poem – Author, Unknown
I used to be a lonely Keeshond just looking for a home.
I simply had no place to go, no one to call my own.
I wandered through the streets and fields, in rain in heat and snow.
I ate whatever I could find. I was always on the go.
My skin would itch, my feet were sore my body ached with pain.
No one stopped to give a pat or to gently say my name.
I never saw a loving glance I was always on the run.
For people though that hurting me was really lots of fun.
Then one day I hear a voice so gentle, kind and sweet.
Arms so soft and gentle reached down to me and took me off my feet.
“No one again will hurt you” was whispered in my ear.
You’ll have a home to call your own where you will know no fear.
You will be dry, you will be warm, and you’ll have enough to eat
And rest assured that when you sleep, your dreams will all be sweet.
I was afraid I must admit. I’ve lived so long in fear.
I can’t remember when I let a human come so near.
She tended to my wounds and cleaned and brushed my fur.
She told me about a rescue group and what it meant to her.
She said “We are a circle, a line that never ends”.
In the center there is you protected by new friends.
All around you are the ones who’ll keep you safe and sound.
Who will share their loving home with you until a forever one can be found.
We will do all we can by searching near and far to find the perfect home for you
where you can be a star.
She said “There is a family that’s waiting patiently”.
Pretty soon we’ll find them, just you wait and see.
They will join our circle, and help to make it grow.
There will be room for more like you, who have no place to go.
I waited very patiently. The days came and went.
Today’s the day I would hope my family will be sent.
Just when I began to think it wasn’t meant to be,
there were my people standing there gazing down at me.
I knew them in a heartbeat. I could tell they felt it too.
They said “We have been searching for a special Keeshond just like you”.
Now every night I say a prayer to all to gods that be.
Thank you for the life I live and all you‘ve given me.
But most of all protect the Keeshonden in the shelters and on the street.
Please send a Keeshond rescue person to lift them off their feet.
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Pictures from the Specialty
Sherman –
Puppy Mill Rescue
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PCKC OFFICERS
President
SueAnne Nelson
POB 986
Woodinville, WA 98072-0986
(425) 788-0575
[email protected]
V. President
Secretary
Treasurer
Ann Elders
21334 105th PL. SE
Kent, WA
253-852-2641
[email protected]
Board Members Gayle Garbush
1614 144th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
425-652-0294
[email protected]
Carol Hamos
1000 TownCenter, STE 180
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 517-3168
[email protected]
Linda Hall
22826 SE 288th St.
Kent, WA 98038
360-886-7084
[email protected]
Awards
PCKC CHARTER
The Pacific Crest Keeshond Club was formed to
promote communication among Keeshond owners
primarily located in the Pacific Northwest and
Washington State
Pat Shuler
1520 NE 106th
Seattle, WA 98125-6514
(206) 362-6727
[email protected]
Joan Summers
1003 S 30th Ct
Renton, WA 98055
206-419-7392
[email protected]
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The objectives of the Club:
To encourage and promote the quality breeding of
pure-bred Keeshonden
To urge members and breeders to do all possible to
bring the breed's natural qualities to perfection in
accordance with the Standard of the breed as approved
by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of
excellence by which Keeshonden shall be judged
To do all in its power to protect and advance the welfare and interests of the breed
To conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows
and obedience trials under the rules of the American
Kennel Club and through the Club encourage
sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience
trials
For Club information send an email to
****[email protected]***
or call Joan Summers
(206) 419-7392
Linda & Dwight Peterson
Hospitality Committee – Betty Johnston,
Ann Elders and Carol Hamos
Information Linda Norton, Joan Summers and
Carol Hamos
Membership
Anne Elders
Research & Education Linda Norton
Rescue/Rehome SueAnne Nelson /Joan Barker
Specialty
Ann Elders
Web Site
Gary Summers
We are on the Web
PCKC Website
http://pckcclub.home.comcast.net/
and on Facebook
Pacific Crest Keeshond Club