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NCNCNEWFSPAPER
NEWFS PAPER
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION DEDICATED TO OUR MEMBERS & THEIR DOGS
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
FROM THE PRESIDENT…
FALL IS IN THE AIR!
Water Season - NCNC’s 2012 water season has come and gone very quickly.
Our club successfully held 5 water tests this summer. I wish I could report our
tests had a high pass rate but that wasn’t so this year. I am very hopeful next
year will be full of us celebrating new title holders in the hug line.
Congratulations to each of you who passed, and earned your new title with
your Newfy team member, job well done!
I want to thank all of the volunteers who made each of these tests come off
flawlessly from the chairperson(s) to the bobbers, thank you very much for
donating your time and smiles. All of our volunteers are awesome and without
them we could not have been able to provide these tests.
Gus is in charge of picking up the
leaves, only he does his own
special way! Drool glue!
INSIDE EVERY ISSUE
President’s Letter
1
Health & Rescue
2
Birthdays
3
Working Dog
4
In Memory
0
Calendar
11
New Members
11
Committee Chairs
12
Advertising & Editorials
12
Regional Specialty - Our Regional Specialty is right around the corner. I
know many of us are grooming, practicing our obedience, and getting ready
to host our friends from afar. Kathy and I will be hosting friends from out of
state and are greatly looking forward to sharing the many laughs that only
occur once a year. I am also getting very excited about watching the puppies
and veterans rip up the ring. Don’t forget to pack a tissue because I know I
won’t be alone shedding tears when the veterans take their turn in the ring.
Good luck to everyone who is entering our Regional! I am looking forward to
seeing many of our members both human and K-9. Don’t forget about sending
in your reservation form for the banquet being held the evening of our Regional,
it’s a great way to cap off our day and celebrate together.
Volunteers needed – Our Fall Draft Test is taking place on Sunday, November
18th. The test will be given in the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area in
Pleasanton. Please contact John Pearson to volunteer if you are interested
in helping with the test.
We are also looking for an Awards Banquet
Chairperson. Please contact me if you’re
interested in chairing this very fun and important
event.
DAWN DRUGE
NEWFOUNDLAND HEALTH
RESCUE
By Hazel Jacoby & June Gibson
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS STUDY- DOGS NEEDED! By Dr. Jen Larsen
My colleagues at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine are studying
Myasthenia Gravis in the Newfoundland.
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease where the
immune system attacks receptors that control muscle contraction. This results in
generalized muscle weakness, which may lead to an inability to walk and swallow,
and many dogs with MG develop pneumonia. The good news is that Myasthenia
Gravis is treatable and some dogs may even go into remission over time.
However, due to the large size of Newfoundlands, proper treatment and nursing care
is costly and can be difficult. As a result, Newfoundlands are often euthanized when
diagnosed.
They are investigating the genetic cause for Myasthenia Gravis in the Newfoundland
and are in need of DNA samples from affected dogs of any age. They are also hoping
to collect adequate numbers of samples from unaffected (control) dogs over 5 years
of age at the upcoming Newf Club of Northern California regional specialty.
If anyone has or knows of a newf with MG, it would be great if they are willing to
donate a blood sample to help with this project. A purple top tube can be sent chilled
to UC Davis (2 tubes would be even better!). Providing a pedigree is also ideal.
If you plan to attend the NCNC regional specialty on October 26 in Dixon, CA, and
are willing to donate a control sample from your dog over 5 years of age, that would
be great. Zena Wolf will be there to collect blood- no shaving necessary!
For more information on the disease please visit:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vsr/Neurology/Disorders/Myasthenia%20Gravis.h
tml. If you are interested in sample submission or have questions, please contact
Zena Wolf at ztwolf@ucdavis.edu.
RAFFLE!
DOGS IN RESCUE
Larue: 3 yr old black female
has been adopted!
Ziggy: Has been adopted!
Kenya: 7 yr old black female has been adopted!
SEPTEMBER DONATIONS!
We would like to thank and
acknowledge the following
for their donations this
month:
Samantha Westgate
Allana Kew
DONATE TO
NEWFOUNDLAND
HEALTH & RESCUE!
NH&R website,
newfhealthandrescue.org, or
you can send a check to the
following: Hazel Jacoby 5514
Greenridge Rd. Castro Valley,
CA 94552
HELP SUPPORT OUR FELLOW
NEWFIES DYLAN AND TASHA!
Did you read last month’s flyer on the two PA rescue Newfies Dylan and
Tasha? Well Dean and Annemarie Mancini of Murphy’s Paw are holding
a raffle to raise money for their upcoming surgeries! (See flyer attached to
this email also)
Enter to win this beautiful gift basket of doggie gifts worth over $130.00!
Raffle tickets are $5 each and all proceeds will go towards Dylan and
Tasha! October 31st is the deadline so get them in quickly!
Contact Dean at info@murphyspaw.com or send your donation to
Murphy’s Paw, 410 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 or phone at
(925) 600.8925
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ADOPTIONS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ADOPTION TO YOU!
If you’ve adopted/rescued a dog and not sure what the “birthday” is, H&R uses the adoption date!
DOG
BIRTHDAY DATE
10/15/2005
OWNER
Gaby Cohen/Martin Vroegryk
Salty Dog's Eddie
10/4/2006
Ch Karableu's Coming On Strong (Trace) WRD, DD
Anna Jatczak
10/6/2006
Abby
Nancy & James Ewing
10/9/2006
Ch Alii Shores Catch My Wave Hummy (Humphrey)
Nancy & Christian Miller
10/10/2006
Sierra
Robert & Robin Merritt
10/12/2006
CH Bayle of Green Parc's
Rick & Donna Humphreys
10/1/2007
Capriccio's Speedo
John & Mary Lou Raduly
10/1/2007
Capriccio's Earth "Angel", DD
Catherine & Jon Lamoureux
10/1/2007
Capriccio's "Sha-Boom" (Living with Jack & Marilyn Whaler)
Pamela Rubio
10/12/2007
AmCan Ch Castanewf's Wicked Game (Isaak) WD
Anna Jatczak
10/20/2007
Kevara's Return To Sender (Rudy)
June Gibson
10/20/2007
Ch Kevaura's National Treasure (Riley) TDD, WD
Roland & Terry Parker
10/20/2007
VN Ch Kevaura'a Saltydog (Ringo) DD, WRD, CD
Gaby Cohen/Martin Vroegryk
10/1/2008
Stuart
John Mclure/ Linda Sayler
10/18/2008
Bear
Susan & Michael Peck
10/5/2009
Turftide's Tupelo Honey
Susan Rouse/Elizabeth Esser
10/21/2010
Karazan's Quantum of Solace (Q)
Jill Latchaw
10/23/2010
Bear-Acres California Dreaming (Cody Junior)
Joy Alyea
10/8/2011
Tailwind's Trouble Along The Way (Rylee)
Don & Ruth Nelson
10/8/2011
Tailwind's Cast A Giant Shadow (Musashi)
Mitchell Rossi
10/31/2011
Win N Rome Lucia Soaks Up Local Color (Lucy)
Terri & Dave Muro
10/31/2011
Win N Rome's One And Only Casanova (Cass)
Terri & Dave Muro
MEET DOG MEMBER GUS!
Name: Capriccio's El Gusto (Gus)
Owned & loved by: Carol, George, & Justin Chew, resides with mom Bonnie &
brother James
Age: 17 months
Favorite Toy: Stuffy Bear
Favorite Food: Honeynut Cheerios
Favorite Activity: Going for walks and going to dog shows
Bad Habit: Wanting in and out of the house constantly
Where Would He Drive If He Could?: The closest pet store that has stuffies
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If She Were A Movie Star: Elvis Presley
Nickname: Gussimoto
Best Trick: high five / tug of war
WORKING DOG-
SEPTEMBER WATER TESTS! WD, WRD, & WRDX
The NCNC’s September water test was held at Del Valle Lake Regional
Park in Livermore California. The weather was typical, sunny and cool
in the morning then becoming quite windy in the afternoon. My first
chairing assignment was made easy thanks to the volunteers who did
the setup, breakdown, paperwork, and who kept us all fed this weekend!
Our stewards were amazing, they endured the cold water, baked in the
sun and made sure everything ran smoothly for every exhibiter.
Judges Jo Nussle and Laura Gallagher were knowledgeable,
encouraging and ran the test efficiently and made each exhibiter feel
comfortable.
Some memorable moments of the weekend were Cherrie Brown and
fifteen month-old (and in heat) Flicker, our youngest entrant who
qualified in Junior. John Morozumi and Kona qualified in Senior with
some heart stopping moments and great handling from John.
On Sunday, Sophie handled by Jen Larson received their Senior title
and completing Sophie’s VN! Re-qualifying both days in Senior with
their usual strong and steady performance was Light handled by Erin
Zimmer. The teams who did not qualify this weekend were all very
close and we know that they will earn their water titles soon.
-Dana Kuo (water test chair)
WORKING DOG-
SEPTEMBER WATER TEST QUALIFIERS! WD & WRD
SATURDAY, SEPT. 9TH
SUNDAY, SEPT. 10TH
Junior Qualifiers:
Junior Qualifiers:
Flicker
911 Aukai I Malama Ahi, TD
Breeders: Patti J & Kent M Emmerling, Cherrie
A. Brown
Owners: Cherrie A Brown & Patti Emmerling
Handler: Cherrie Brown
None
Sara
Great Basin Princess Sara Bear, CGC, RN,
DD, WD4, WRD
Breeders: Debbie L Amaral
Owners: Linda & Robert Kennard
Handler: Linda Kennard
Senior Qualifiers
Kona
Royal Flush Kona Coast Showdown, CGC, DD,
WD
Breeders:Dale & Edie Koster
Owners: Elisa & John Morozumi
Handler: John Morozumi
Meara
Karableus Main Sail Mearacle, CGC, DD, WD
Breeders: Rick Humphreys, Laurie Noe, Donna
Humphreys
Owners: Deborah Rothwell, Peter Schran
Handler: Deborah Rothwell
Light
VN Ch Coastalseas Light On The Horizon,
CGC, CD, RN, DD3, TDD, WD1, WRD5,
WRDX3
Breeders: Coco & Troy Worrell
Owners: Erin Zimmer
Handler: Erin Zimmer
Chloe
Ch Soda Creek’s Why Not, DD, WRD
Breeders: Rachel Ryan, Raymond C & Donna L
Overman
Owners: Amy & Rachel Ryan, Emma Taylor
Handler: Amy Ryan
Senior Qualifiers:
Sophie
Ch Saltydog’s Sofia Cane Salato, CGC, CD,
RN, DD, WD
Breeders: Gabrielle Cohen, Martin Vroegryk,
Lori Littleford
Owners: Jennifer Larsen & Gabrielle Cohen
Handler: Jennifer Larsen
Light
VN Ch Coastalseas Light On The Horizon,
CGC, CD, RN, DD3, TDD, WD1, WRD5,
WRDX3
Breeders: Coco & Troy Worrell
Owners: Erin Zimmer
Handler: Erin Zimmer
Chloe
Ch Soda Creek’s Why Not, DD, WRD
Breeders: Rachel Ryan, Raymond C & Donna L
Overman
Owners: Amy & Rachel Ryan, Emma Taylor
Handler: Amy Ryan
NCNC REGIONAL UPDATE!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 26TH 2012
The Regional is just around the corner! We could still use some
volunteers! If you are planning on attending then please give
everyone a helping hand! We can’t do it without you!
Help at the Eye Clinic!
DONATE TO THE RAFFLE!
Volunteers are needed to
help fill out paperwork,
administer eye drops, and
money is paid. Please
contact Linda Maggy and
donate a few hours of time!
Won't you donate to the raffle this year? Do you
know someone who owns a business or has a
service that will participate in donating? Create a
themed basket, buy an extra toy or bag of dog
treats. Wine or food are lovely raffle items. What
will you come up with?
510-886-9385
Please contact Lisa Pinguelo golisa@mac.com
Kelly Bynes kellybynes@gmail.com
CATALOG ADS! SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE!
Let's support our club. Show off your dogs, celebrate a win or title, welcome a new litter, say
goodbye to an old friend, or wish the competitors good luck! Buy an ad for the catalog this
year. See the premium list for details, or email Jen Larsen jboneslarsen@gmail.com
TROPHY DONORS ARE NEEDED!
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Rubio’s annual arm-twisting contest. So many members
have been very generous with their donations, but there are still a few slots left that I’d like
to fill. Getting our trophies donated goes a long way to keeping our regional in the black.
Thank you all who have already donated, and thank you to our future donors!
Pam Rubio
Below are the classes still available. If you would like to donate to the Sac Valley
supported entries, those are available as well and will be printed in our regional catalog.
Open Dog – AOAC ($35)
Stud Dog ($35)
Open A Obedience ($35)
Open B Obedience ($35)
Advanced A Rally ($35)
Contact Pam Rubio at
pamelar@garlic.com
or 408-847-1641
OCTOBER PHOTO CONTEST
CAPTURED MOMENTS…..
1st
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TREATS PREFERS
BELLY U
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By Ba
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ANGEL LIKES HELam
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By Catherine
ER
CHLOE & HUGH!
DO
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my Ryan
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By A
SEPTEMBER CONTEST- TRICK OR TREAT ME!
HALLE PICKS HER O
WN PEARS!!
By Catherin
e Lamoureux
We have our own way of celebrating Halloween because every day
is treat day in October! Looks like we have a few that take it upon
themselves to make sure they get their own little treat too! Congratulations goes to Angel and Catherine for their Heirloom picture!
Beautiful catch!
Catherine will be receiving a new TreatToob to use while training
her crew along with a Travel Bowl for a quick drink while they are
out and about!
DO YOU HAVE THE BEST DOG SHAMING
PHOTO? PROVE IT IN NOVEMBER!
Have you had a good laugh over the new web site Dog
Shaming? (Dog-shaming.com) We’ve all been there with
moments of shear agony as we come home to a house or
room destroyed by a dog. Take a picture of your dog with a
note describing his or her worst moment (like the one at the
right, but not necessarily caught in the act) for our November
prize!
Send over a picture of your dog describing his or her
“shame” and you’ll win our November prize! Email your photos to NewfsPaper@gmail.com or post them on our Facebook page!
ONLINE TRAINING…
WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT TO A CLASS, GO ONLINE!
Training Through The Winter Months
Sometimes training classes don’t fit into our busy
calendars, but that doesn’t mean that you have to
stop training! Here are some good, positive training
videos to help you through the upcoming winter
months…
KIKOPUP ON YOUTUBE
Progressive Positive Training
done by Emily Larlham. Learn
EHow Pets- Teacher’s Pet Series
more about Emily on
Victoria Stilwell has a great series on YouTube called Teacher’s Pet.
dogmantics.com
Start your puppy’s training off in the right direction with these easy to
understand videos. Your puppy will be a superstar!
Teach a dog to lie down
Take It Drop It on Cue
Stay at the Door
Taking Treats Gently
Familiarize Your
Puppy To Heights
Mental Enrichment
Loose Leash Walking Outside
Loose Leash Walking Inside
Impulse Control With Food
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VET CHECKLIST
510-909-8813 (Cell) / 925-254-0440 (Office)
Don’t forget to ask these questions
next time you go into the veterinarian’s office.
www.fredklaske.com (Website)
51 Moraga Way, Suite 1, Orinda, CA 94563
1. Did the vet fully explain your problems or conditions to you?
2. Did the vet fully explain your options and the fees related to each
one?
3. Did the vet fully explain all your medications and how to administer
them to you?
4. Did the vet or technician give you clear instructions about your
follow up care?
5. If necessary did the vet offer referral to a specialist?
YOU DO HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO…..
If you don’t think you have enough time to spend on your dog think again!
1
MINUTE To brush your dog’s teeth
2
MINUTES To brush your dog’s coat
3
MINUTES To practice Sit and Stay
5
MINUTES To play a game of fetch
20
MINUTES To go for a longer walk
30
MINUTES To have a play date with a
buddy!
PAWS TO THE GROUND
EVENTS, DOG FRIENDLY PLACES, WEB SITES, APPS, & FUN DOG-RELATED STUFF!
PAW-RIFIC EVENTS
FALL COLOR IN NORTHERN CA
Check out these fun dog-friendly events
coming up in September/October!
Mutt Lynch Dog Days
of Harvest
October 13, 2012
Join Mutt Lunch Winery in
Healdsburg to celebrate the fall
harvest! Join other wine/dog lovers
in tasting the latest releases!
BARKFEST IN NOVATO
October 21st, 12:00-4:00
Join your dog friends as they help
keep the dog park Dogbone
Meadow safe and fun for everyone!
Vendors, raffles, and a silent
auction. Funds will support the
creation of a small dog park
Picture by Paul Hudson
From Flickr
CHECK OUT THESE SITES
FOR THE BEST FALL COLOR
IN CALIFORNIA!
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Dog Trekker
Weekend Sherpa
Sunset Magazine
Interactive Map
Color in State Parks
CONTESTS AROUND THE WEB!
Do you think your dog has
what it takes to win a contest?
Are you incredibly crafty and
want to share your projects?
Enter these contests!
● Bark Magazine DIY Contest, deadline November
30th
● Fido Friendly How My Fido Spent Summer
Vacation deadline October 7th
● AAA PetBook Photo Contest deadline November
30th
● Modern Dog Photo Contest deadline at the end of
each week
MEETING EVENTS & CALENDAR
2012 MEETING DATES
NCNC Meeting Schedule (unless otherwise scheduled)
MEETING TIMES:
Board - 10:00 AM
Potluck Lunch - 11:30 Noon
General Meeting - 12:00 PM
Please leave dogs at home for meetings unless host is contacted first. Thank You!
WHEN
WHAT EVENT
October 26th
Regional Specialty Show
WHERE IT WILL BE
WHO TO CONTACT
Dixon Fairgrounds,
Pam Rubio & Gina Bonnell
Dixon, CA
408-847-1641, 408-779-2541
Pamelar@garlic.com,
Shadow Cliffs Regional
Bonnell_2001@yahoo.com
John Pearson 408-859-3677
Park, Pleasanton
Llilford@ix.netcom.com
Linda & Merle Maggy
Linda Maggy
2012
28103 Dobbel Ave.
510-886-9385
January 12th,
Hayward, CA
Kevin & Laura Gallagh-
Merlemaggy@comcast.net
Kevin & Laura Gallagher
er
707-447-9079
337 Fruitvale Rd.
Kevaura@pacbell.net
November 18,
Fall Draft Test
2012
December 8,
Christmas Party
General Meeting
2013
Vacavill, CA
January 20th,
Carting Seminar
Walnut Creek, CA
Walt Parsons
2013
925-934-0775
February 16th,
Waltparsons@gmail.com
TBD
Club Banquet
TBD
2013
New members!
Jim & Ryan Andersen
4810 Tampico Way
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-4813
ander123@pacbell.net
Rescue Newf: Sophia
Sunny & Jim Kuegle
168 Pinic Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 717-5671
skuegle@sbcglobal.net
Rescue Newf: Edgar
ADVERTISING &
EDITORIAL INFO
HALF PAGE: $7.50
QUARTER PAGE: $4.00
BUSINESS CARD: $2.50
Articles and/or photos must be submitted
by the 20th of each month for publication
in the next issue. Digital photos should be
NCNC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Dawn Druge 707-326-1308 Chinook3@comcast.net
VICE PRESIDENT:
Kevin Gallagher 916-847-4906 kevaura@pacbell.net
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY/ RESCUE CHAIR
Lynne Baker 530-587-5384 Noofmom@aol.com
RECORDING SECRETARY/ EDUCATION CHAIR:
June Gibson 714-292-8461 Jdgibson2525@att.net
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Advertising, commercial or otherwise,
will be accepted for publication in the
Newfs Paper subject to the editor’s
discretion. The Newfs Paper is a
regular publication of the
Newfoundland Club of Northern
California (NCNC). Articles published
are the opinions of the authors and
not necessarily those of the board of
NCNC or those of the board of NCA.
Articles published, which are of a
medical nature, are the opinions of
the authors only. Consult your
veterinarian before attempting to
diagnose, medicate, or severely
change the dietary habits of your
dogs.
TREASURER:
Hazel Jacoby 510-582-9027 Treasurer@ncnc.org
NCNC COMMITTEE CHAIRS
DIRECTORS:
Patty O’Brien 916-726-609 pattyo@surewest.net
Debbie Bridge 916-340-5230 bridge@newfs.com
Rick Humphreys 925-757-6196 karableu@pacbell.net
MEMBERSHIP
John & Gina Bonnell 408-309-2991 Bonnell_2001@yahoo.com
NEWFS PAPER EDITOR:
Robin Welter 415-272-0914 Robinwelter@gmail.com
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Linda Maggy 510-886-9385 Merlem3@aol.com
WAYS & MEANS:
Patti & Buzz Sondgroth 530-809-1817 Grannypat4@hotmail.com
Monthly Photo Contest Rules
1. Each month’s winner will be chosen
by the club president.
2. The photographer of the winning
photograph will be given a prize.
3. Prizes are determined by the Newfs
Paper editor.
4. Prizes may be donated to NH&R or
the subject’s owner at the winner’s
discretion.
WORKING DOG CHAIR:
Dana Kuo 209-384-7679 ilovenewfs@gmail.com
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA
http://www.ncanewfs.org/
2012 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
http://www.ncanationalspecialty.org/
NCA MEMBERSHIP
http://www.ncanewfs.org/members.shtml
NEWFTIDE
http://www.ncanewfs.org/newftide.shtml
Board of Director’s Meeting Agenda
June 21st, 2012
Board of Director’s Approved Minutes
July 26th, 2012
Board of Director’s Meeting Summaries
June 21st, 2012
Board of Director’s Nominating Petition
2011-2012 Board