Winter 2011

DFWLRC, Inc.
Newsletter
Winter 2010-2011
Volume 1, Issue 1
Notes from the President
Inside this issue:
AKC Advanced Hunt
Test Judging Seminar
2
AKC Show Committee
Seminar
3
Specialty 2011
4
Facebook
Editor Notes
5
Calendars
6-7
Members as
Volunteers
8
September Meeting
9
October Training Day
10
Hunt Test
11
Brags
1
Happy New Year Everybody,
12-13
PennHIP, Pythiosis
Raffle, Pink Calendar
14
HOTLRC Pythiosis
15
Club Awards Info
16-20
Hearing Loss in Dogs
21
Website
Miscellaneous
22
Trophy Sponsors
23
Workshop & Pictures
24
Wow! What a active year we've had with our club
and our Labradors. The new year is scheduled to
be even busier with more events for our club
members to participate in. I want to Thank each
and everyone of you who have given so much to
make this club what it is. It takes time, dedication
and a love of our breed to move our club forward. These are exciting times!!
Looking forward to 2011 to be even better for
DFWLRC!
Angie Becker, President
www.Tiogaretrievers.com
By-Laws Update, Ann Vaughn
The Club has been trying to revamp the By-Laws and make them a little
more up-to-date. Erin Webster started the process. I have finished as much
of the process as possible until the membership votes on the changes. Most
of the changes had to do with using email and electronic media for contacting membership and others interested in DFWLRC, Inc. The other major
change was in counties where meetings could be held, with the
DFW metroplex still being the major hub.
AKC ADVANCED HUNT TEST JUDGING SEMINAR
WHEN: JANUARY 15TH AND 16TH
Where: Oasis Ranch, 2261 SH 276, Emory TX 75440
Time: 8:00 am both days
Cost: $50.00
This seminar will include a half day of classroom work with the rest of the day and
Sunday spent in the field. At least 3 AKC field reps will be present to assist with
test design and to critique the participants judging. The club will provide at least 3
dogs at all three levels for the participants to judge. Scoring will also be discussed.
This seminar fulfills a seminar requirement for judging. Participants need not have
attended a previous seminar.
A hot lunch will be provided both days.
Accommodations can be made at the Bent Tree Motel in Emory,
http://www.benttreemotel.com/
Directions to Oasis Ranch:
From the North: Take Hwy 69 out of Greenville to Emory. Turn right on to Hwy 276.
The property is 2 miles on the left. A red flag with black paw print will be on the
gate.
From the South: Take Hwy 19 to Emory. Turn left on to hwy 69. Take another left on
to Hwy 276. The property is 2 miles on the left. Look for a red flag with black paw
print
For more information and to register, contact:
Angie Becker 940-453-1686 or email tiogaretrievers@sbcglobal.net Send registration fee made out to DFWLRC to P.O. Box 832 Aubrey TX 76227
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Does getting through the AKC show application process have you baffled?
FIX IT!! -- ATTEND THE
AKC Show Committee Seminar
A Symposium for Show Committees
Date – February 20, 2011
Starting Time – 4:30 pm (until ??)
Location: National Western Complex
Denver, CO
Sponsored by the Plum Creek Kennel Club of Colorado, The Colorado Kennel Club and
The American Kennel Club
TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED:
AKC Paperwork Made Easy
Superintendent/Secretary Selection
Premium List
Show Site Planning
Communications Between Clubs & Judges
Judging Contracts
Event Hearings
Rules and Regulations
Attracting New Exhibitors
AKC Educational Match
To Register: Please complete this form, and mail with payment to:
The American Kennel Club, Attn: Bri Tesarz, PO Box 900051, Raleigh, NC 27675-9051 or call (919) 8163514 or Email: glt@akc.org
Name: _________________________________________________
Kennel Club: ___________________________________________
Your address:________________________________________________
City:___________________________________State:___________
Zip: _______ ________ Phone :(
) _______________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________
Credit Card: ___M/C ___ Visa ___AmEx ___Discover
Card #: ___________________________________________
Expiration date:____________________________________
(COKC 02/11)
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Looks like it is
time to Volunteer!
Little jobs, big
jobs, giving a
worker a break…
all are
appreciated!
Plans are well underway for the our 2011 Specialties.
Judges for Friday, April 8 are
Jill Ickowski, Wiscoy Labradors--breed classes
Jerry Saldano, Zinfandel Labradors-sweepstakes classes
Nancy Simmons, Junior showmanship
Judges for Saturday, April 9 are
Linda Bednarski, Tullamore Labradors-breed classes
Linda Schiele, Linray Labradors-sweepstakes classes
Marilyn Little, Junior Showmanship
Diane McClurg, Show Chairman Committee members include Keri Schooler,
trophies; Jerry McCammack & Ed Gleason, grounds; Cheryl Mansfield, catalog ads;
Catherine Goff, raffle; Erin McClurg Webster, vendors; Nancy Pizziamiglio, at large
member and volunteer, Kendall Herr.
Re-gift to the Raffle
that unwanted Christmas gift!
Obedience Judges
Nancy Simmons and Marilyn Little
Sponsor a Trophy
for the
Specialty...contact
Start collecting your items for the club raffle--it will be here before
you know it! Catherine Goff has suggested re-gifting some Christmas gifts!
Diane McClurg
Check out the Club
website www.dfwlrc.org
Great Job (in progress)
Charlene and John!
Clubs are like farms, it takes
work from everyone to be a
success!
DFWLRC, Inc.
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Now on Facebook
Club member Dorcas Neal has created a presence for the club on Facebook. Title is “DFW
Labrador Club”. Check it out!
Hot News!
Remember to check out the National Club for Labradors!
“Show Your Colors” in Connecticut at the next Specialty
October 10-16, 2011.
Website: www.thelabradorclub.com/
Facebook: LRC Nationals
Notes from the Editor
The last Newsletter had a survey of how well we know our members...well, I made a mistake and
left Roy Cone off of the list of members that are judges! I apologized to Roy for the mistake! I
showed under him at Shawnee Mission Specialty soon after the error...he was very forgiving. He
did a nice job of judging and was very good with puppies and youngsters! I also have recently
shown under Sherry Anderson at Belton. Sherry also did a nice job of working with the dogs and handlers.
I did not win under either one, but I would show under them again mainly because they were very courteous to everyone and breeder judges need our support!
I recently worked as a “go-for” at our hunt test. I had a little time to take some pictures and
watch the JH and Master A tests. What talented dogs and trainers we have! I was a little
overwhelmed about the JH test on Saturday, it looked very tough for learning dogs! Member Kay Scott was one of the judges for the Master A tests...don’t know much about Master
tests, but it looked like it was running very smoothly and I did not hear any grumbles in the
gallery. Many of the dogs in this test loved to make big splashes when entering the water, I am going to
have to get better with my camera! The weather was cold and windy, but the camaraderie was very warm.
I guess the saying, “Misery Loves Company,” is true! Volunteers made the Tests flow and no one knows
the work it takes to put on any kind of activity until they volunteer and help to make the project a success.
Our Club has so many talented people that generously give their time to the success and betterment of our talented breed the Labradors! Wahoo! Hats Off to You! The club has several projects
coming up in the near future...VOLUNTEER! Look at the Club Calendar or Reports from the
various Chairpersons and find a venue that interests you...then VOLUNTEER! Making this Club
a success means MEMBERS participate! (wow, that was me on my soap box!)
An addition to my “soapbox”… a new bane to the Club is a Quorum ! Several items have
been on the table for the membership to vote on and make decisions. I do not think there has
been a Quorum since the Yearly Awards meeting in June! It is very hard for the Club to function when many actions stay on the table and no resolutions! All of US need to try to make a
few more of the meetings! I for one would like to be voted on “as a Full membership” instead of an Associate, then I could help to make a Quorum!
Volume 1, Issue 1
5
January 2011
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Club Meeting at home of Kim Livingston after breed
judging in Glen Rose
9
Board Meeting 1pm Cabelas
15-16 Hosting an AKC Hunt Test Judging Seminar at Molly
Bogan’s in Emory.
March
April
6
Board Meeting Cabelas
6
Club Meeting Pythiosis presentation at Cabelas
1
CLUB AWARDS due (notice Karen has a new email address)
8-9
DFWLRC Specialty
10
WC-WCX at XO Ranch
23-24 DFWLRC Spring Hunt Test, Pin Oak Kennels
May
7
Eye Clinic, Board Meeting, Club Meeting (and usually
pot luck lunch) at the home of Kendall Herr
Rose Country Retriever Club of East Texas 2011 Spring Hunt Test
02/19-20/2011
Port Arthur Retriever Club 2011 Spring Hunt Test
02/26/2011
Brazosport Retriever Club 2011 Spring Hunting Test & O/H Qual
03/11/2011
Brazosport Retriever Club 2011 Spring Hunting Test
03/13/2011
Waterloo Amateur Retriever Club 2011 Spring Hunt Test
03/19-20/2011
Dallas/Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Club Spring Hunt Test
04/23/2011
Information from Entry Express
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Abilene KC
January 29-30
Baton Rouge and Alexandria KC
January 27-30
Southeast Arkansas KC
February 5-6
Arizona shows in conjunction with Lab Specialty
February 3-7
West Texas KC
February 12-13
Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers
February 19-20
South Arkansas KC
February 19-20
Faith City KC of Wichita Falls
March 5-6
Information from Onofrio
2011
January
Labrador Retriever Club of the Twin Cities
Puerto Rico Labrador Retriever Club
Labrador Retriever Club of Hawaii
7
21-22
30
St Paul, MN
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Honolulu, HI
Papago Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Phoenix
4
Phoenix, AZ
Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club
Labrador Retriever Club of the Piedmont
San Diego Labrador Retriever Club
12-13
12-13
19-20
Indianapolis, IN
Charlotte, NC
Valley Center, CA
Badger Labrador Retriever Club
San Joaquin Valley Labrador Retriever Club
4
18-19
West Allis, WI
Turlock, CA
Dallas-Ft. Worth Labrador Retriever Club
Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac
Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California
8-9
12-15
29-30
Denton, TX
Frederick, MD
Anaheim, CA
Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston
Winnebago Labrador Retriever Club
16-17
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Chelmsford, MA
Beliot, WI
February
March
April
May
Information from LRC website
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Sherry Anderson
Page Johnson
Ann Vaughn
Betsy Arellano
Shelley Johnson
Chuck and Erin Webster
Cheri Bates
Chyrel Kennemer
Debbie and Steve Heck
Angie and Tim Becker
Barbara Kossieck
Jerry and Melissa McCammack
Pam and Bob Bishop
Debbie Ligon
Diane Whitaker
Molly Bogan
Mike Lish
Karen Yates
John and Pam Boisvert
Kim Livingston, MD
Steve Bradbury & Amy Houston Sandra London
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Brenda Bridges
Catherine Lustgarten
VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR
Angie Brown
Susan Malone
Gregg Cashen
Cheryl and Val Mansfield
Tim Clancy
Ted and Melissa May
Roy and Cindy Cone
Diane and Kent McClurg
YEAR (starting in JULY) I have
probably missed some...just let me
know “who and when”! I will continue to up date this in the next
newsletter!
Brian Dunbar
Billy and Becky McCord
Leeda Dundale
Candice and Jayson Moore
Charlene Dunn
Tim and Dorcas Neal
Lois Durkin
Terry O'Keefe
Barbara Eberhardt
Barbara Palmer
Carrie Eberhardt
Nancy Pizzamiglio
Mary Feazell
Susan Raney
Chad Gable
Kim Riggins
Shannon Gage
Dana Rose
Ed Gleason
Gail Rosson
Catherine Goff
Keri Schooler
Kay Goss
Kay Scott
Sean and JoDee Hale
Cherita Sherrill
WEBPAGE: CHARLENE DUNN & JOHN
BOISVERT
Steve Hale
Valarie and Max Simmons
NEWS: ANN VAUGHN
Danna and Karl Hancock
Lynn Spielman
CLUB AWARDS: KAREN YATES
Marion Harris
Kellie Sterling
Andrea and Dean Hazley
Nancy Stewart
BY-LAWS: ERIN WEBSTER & ANN
VAUGHN
Shawn and Jennifer Ingram
Cody Taylor
Officers and Chairpersons
PRES: ANGIE BECKER
V-PRES:JERRY MCCAMMACK
SEC: CATHERINE GOFF
TREASURER: JOHN BOISVERT
BOARD MEMBERS:
TIM BECKER
LYNN SPIELMAN
CHERYL KENNENER SUSAN RANEY
KAY SCOTT
HUNT TESTS: ANGIE BECKER
SHOW: DIANE MCCLURG
OBEDIENCE & RALLY: KAY SCOTT
SPECIALTY RAFFLE: CATHERINE GOFF
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Photos by Ann V
Aug/Sept Errors redone
DOG’S NAME
OWNER
INFORMATION
Little Miss Can't be Wrong III MH , Liz
Angie Becker
MH, Detroit Golden Retriever Clubs
hunt test mid-August
Tioga's Pipe Dream Smoothie SH, Piper
John and Pam Boivert
first Master Pass at Marsh banks
Golden Retriever Clubs test , August
Tioga's Motown Hat Trick SH, Gordy
John and Pam Boivert
SH title, at Marsh banks Golden Retriever Clubs test , August
Offspring of UCD Mellowrose Glad All Over
TDX, CD, JH, WCI, CGC , Rosie
Karen & Rick Yates
Mellowrose Boot Scootin Boogie RN,
Lucchese, owner Debbie Ligon
Mellowrose D I Ben Waitin JH, Ben
owner Dawn Dutelle
Mellowrose Mister Bojangles NJWW,
Beau, owner Pat Rathbun
Range Creek's IronOre Rock the Halls JH,
Rocco
Chyrel Kennemer
Made Chyrel happy in December with
Thanks to Cheri Bates training
Ch. Gingerbred Bacchus' Journey, Vinnie
Diane Whitaker
Best of Breed all 3 days the Heart of the
Plaines shows
Ch. Gingerbred Bacchus' Journey, Vinnie
Diane Whitaker
Select dog on Saturday for 2 G Ch
points and on Sunday he took Best of
Breed 17 pts toward Grand Champion
Misty Mountain Miss Congeniality, Gracie
Diane Whitaker
Placed in her class at HOTLRC and both
days at the Austin shows.
Tioga's Rosa del Rio JH , Rosa
Kay Scott
2 JH legs at 12 months old end of October, first weekend of Nov. at Shreveport/Bossier HT 2 more JH legs, JH
Oasis Diamond del Rio , DD
Kay Scott
1 JH leg at 7 months, end of Oct., 1 JH
leg at Shreveport/Bossier HT 1JH leg at
DFWLRC
Blumoon Keeley Dubh O’ JamCass BN RN
Oasis Lola of Candlewood
Terry O’Keefe
Molly Bogan
November
11/26 Montgomery, AL
ll/28 Montgomery, AL
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WB, BOS
WB, BOS
DOG’S NAME
OWNER
INFORMATION
Oasis Enchanted Pine Raven, JH
Molly Bogan
JH Title: 4 straight passes
Savvy aka High Peaks Life of the Party
CD SH
Lynn Spielman
Obedience at the Lone Star Cluster Friday, 195,
2nd place
Saturday, 197.5, 1st Place
Sunday, 196.5, 2nd place
Briagelen's Celtic Caper SH
HySpire Mainland Bears Repeating JH
RN
Kim Livingston
Susan Raney
Senior hunter title at Bryan College Station October 24, 2010
WD/BW/BB, Cen-Tex Kennel Club, 11/27/10
Qualifying leg, Rally Novice, Trinity Valley Kennel
Club, 12/10/10
Qualifying leg and Rally Novice title, Greater Collin
Kennel Club, 12/11/10
Qualifying leg, Novice Obedience, Nolan River Kennel Club, 1/8/11
LegaSea's Steer Clear JH RA WCI TDI
CGC
Susan Raney
SH pass, Southwest Missouri Retriever Club, 10/2/10
SH pass, Waterloo Amateur Retriever Club, 10/31/10
SH pass, Shreveport-Bossier Retriever Club, 11/7/10
CH Big Sky's Heaven Scent from Trinity,
Josh
Steven & Shari
Kirschner and
Brenda Bridges
Best of Opposite Sex, Nolan River, Sat.
Select Dog, Texas KC , Greater Collin KC
Best in Specialty Show, Spirit of St. Louis LRC
Specialty Show Nov 2010
Big Sky's Augustus, Augie
Brenda Bridges
"King of Reserves": Tyler KC,
Stephenville, Bell County, Canadian Valley
KC, Cen-Tex KC Best Puppy at Stephenville KC, WD Travis County KC, WD and
BOS Conroe KC, Reserve WB, Texas KC
Grand Ch. Gingerbred Bacchus'
Journey, Vinnie
Diane Whitaker
Nolan River on Sat earned the title
Blumoon Fiac Dubh O’JamCass, Raven
Ann Vaughn
Res WB Nolan River, Sunday
I attended the Nolan River shows and many Club members where there with their dogs. Many did
well! I lost my catalog and do not have “total” recall, so I can not add them to the Brags. Get me
information and I will add it to the next Newsletter!
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PennHIP Database For Labrador Retrievers
Ever try to locate a Labrador with a PennHIP Score? The Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club is providing a database service to the Labrador community. We feel that this is an important tool in improving our
breed. Breeders/owners are able to register their dog’s PennHIP information directly from our website at
http://pennhip.prlrc.org Searching the database is a breeze! To search for all dogs on the database, do a
search without filling in a name. Please give it a try and we appreciate your support.
www.PinkRibbonPuppies.com This 2011 wall calendar was inspired by an unexpected turn of events when a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer a week after breeding our co-owned Labrador Retriever this summer. As much as she was looking forward to
these puppies, it was decided that my friend should focus on healing
so while her day started with radiation treatment five days a week
for six weeks, mine started with puppy breath! ...Carrie Eberhardt
100% of the proceeds from the sale of the calendar will be donated to the
Breast Cancer Research Foundation (R) http://www.bcrfcure.org/
Calendars still available!
Pythiosis (an email that has gone around and a future
club presentation with Bob Glass from PavLab )
Pythiosis: an intestinal infection that several dogs have
contracted !
Experts are seeing Pythium cases on the increase already this year and expect it
to be one of the worst years seen in a while. All the rain is making for more
standing water. Ponds/lakes that had very low water levels for the last 3 years
had grass and other vegetation growing in areas that are now under water since
these ponds and lakes are once again full of water. It's great for fishing and
for Pythium. Please visit any of the following sites and educate yourself and
other dog owners about this
disease.
Though this disease can strike and kill dogs of all ages we see it more in the
younger dogs. This is probably because younger dogs will play in any puddle they
find and lower immune system. If your dog vomits 2-3 consecutive meals, the
first thought is they have swallowed something. If they have not, you might
question Pythiosis.
Primary states with infections: FL, LA, TX, MS, AL, GA; also, some in NC,SC, TN,
MO, IA, IN, IL, OK
www.pavlab.com
www.pythiosis.spruz.com
www.pythiosis.com
http://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/1999/spring/pythiosis.shtml
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DALLAS FORT WORTH LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB AWARDS
( Revised 2005)
The Awards program year runs from March 1, to February 28 (29 in a Leap Year), and awards are
presented at the Annual Meeting in June. Turn in your accomplishments by April 1 to:
Karen Yates 4100 North SH 45, Pflugerville TX 78660 512 251-4947 mellowrose@msn.com
I. TITLES
Plaques are given for titles, including but not limited to AKC, UKC, and NAHRA (Champion, CD or
higher, JH/HR or higher, etc.) Title plaques are not given for WC/ WCI/WCX, as a certificate is
presented from the club at the event.
For subsequent titles on the same dog, a brass plate will be given to be attached to the plaque.
II. ANNUAL AWARDS (COMPETITIVE)
The following awards are given for the most points earned in each area of accomplishment.
Conformation Dog of the Year
Conformation Bitch of the Year
Obedience Dog of the Year
Obedience Bitch of the Year
Agility Dog of the Year
Agility Bitch of the Year
Hunt Test Dog of the Year
Hunt Test Bitch of the Year
Field Dog of the Year
Field Bitch of the Year
Service Dog of the Year
Service Bitch of the Year
The Annual Challenge Trophy is presented to the dog or bitch with the highest total points from at
least 2 areas.
III. LIFETIME AWARDS (NON-COMPETITIVE)
At least one awards point must have been earned during the current awards year.
Outstanding Achievement Award - The dog or bitch has earned at least 20 points in each of two
or more areas.
Outstanding Service Award - The dog or bitch has earned at least 20 points in service.
All Around Labrador Retriever - The dog or bitch is titled in breed, obedience (CD or higher), and
field (JH or higher.)
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DFWLRC POINTS
(New classes, registries, etc. will be added as needed.)
CONFORMATION
Winners
AKC points
Reserve
1/2 of AKC points
Best of Opposite Sex
add 1 point
Best of Winners
add 1 point
Best of Breed
add 1 point
Specials: Best of Breed - Points earned by Winners Bitch or Dog (whichever is higher) plus 2 points.
Group 1
10
Group 2
9
Group 3
8
Group 4
7
Best in Show
25
Specialty placement in classes or sweeps - divide number of dogs defeated by 5.
Conformation Certificate
1
OBEDIENCE
High in Trial
Utility Dog Excellent qualification
Utility qualification
Open qualification
Novice qualification
10
13
7
5
3
Variable Surface Tracking Pass
Tracking Dog Excellent pass
Tracking Dog pass
Tracking certification
20
12
4
2
Rally Excellent Pass
Rally Advanced Pass
Rally Novice Pass
4
3
2
Therapy Dog International
Canine Good Citizen qualification
American Temperament Test pass
2
1
1
Master Agility Champion qualification
Agility Excellent qualification
Agility Excellent Jumpers qualification
Open Agility qualification
Open Agility Jumpers qualification
Novice Agility Jumpers qualification
Novice Agility qualification
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7
7
5
5
2
2
AGILITY
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HUNT TEST/WORKING CERTIFICATE
AKC Master National pass
AKC Master/NAHRA Senior pass
UKC Finished pass
AKC Senior/NAHRA Intermediate pass
UKC Seasoned pass
AKC Junior/NAHRA Started pass
UKC Started Pass
DFWLRC WC Excellent pass
Golden/Flat Coat WC Excellent pass
DFWLRC WC Intermediate pass
Golden/Flat Coat WC pass
Labrador Retriever WC pass
10
7
6
5
4
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
FIELD TRIAL
AKC All-Age 1st place
AKC All-Age 2nd place
AKC All-Age 3rd place
AKC All-Age 4th place
AKC All-Age Award of Merit
20
15
12
10
8
AKC Qualifying 1st place
AKC Qualifying 2nd place
AKC Qualifying 3rd place
AKC Qualifying 4th place
AKC Qualifying Award of Merit
15
12
10
8
6
AKC Derby 1st place
AKC Derby 2nd place
AKC Derby 3rd place
AKC Derby 4th place
AKC Derby Award of Merit
12
10
8
6
4
SERVICE
Five hours visitation (not travel time)
1
(Associated with a recognized Animal Assisted Therapy group)
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DFWLRC ANNUAL AWARDS SUBMISSION FORM
The Awards program year runs from March 1, to February 28 (29 in a Leap Year), and awards are
presented at the Annual Meeting in June. Turn in your accomplishments by April 1, to:
Karen Yates 4100 North SH 45 Pflugerville, TX 78660 512 251-4947 mellowrose@msn.com
Dog's registered name: _________________________________________________
Dog's call name: ___________________________ Dog or Bitch: _______________
Owner's name: _____________________________ Email: ______________________
Phone numbers: home ________________________ work ______________________
Event worked, or two meetings attended: ____________________________________
(Must work a club event, attend 2 meetings per fiscal year, perform club service, etc. Specific date
not needed, i.e. "November meeting: "Worked at Fall WC" is acceptable.)
TITLE (S) EARNED THIS AWARDS YEAR: __________________________________
____ I need a complete plaque for this dog's title
____ I need a brass plate to add to the DFWLRC title plaque I already have for this dog
POINTS EARNED THIS AWARDS YEAR (Attach additional sheet if necessary):
Date
Club
name
Accomplishment
Conformation
points
Obedience
points
Totals
Total points earned this year _______________________
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Agility
points
Field
points
Service
points
DFWLRC LIFETIME AWARDS SUBMISSION FORM
The Awards program year runs from March 1, to February 28 (29 in a Leap Year), and awards are
presented at the Annual Meeting in June. Turn in your accomplishments by April 1, to:
Karen Yates 4100 North SH45 Pflugerville, TX 78660 512 251-4947 mellowrose@msn.com
Dog's registered name: _________________________________________________
Dog's call name: ___________________________ Dog or Bitch: _________________
Owner's name: ____________________________ Email: ______________________
Phone numbers: home ________________________ work ______________________
Event worked, or two meetings attended: ____________________________________
(Must work a club event, attend 2 meetings per fiscal year, perform club service, etc. Specific
date not needed, i.e. "November meeting: "Worked at Fall WC" is acceptable.)
LIFETIME AWARD(S) EARNED THIS YEAR: ______________________________
At least 1 point must have been earned in the current award year
(Attach additional sheet if necessary):
Date
Totals
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Club
name
Accomplishment
Conformation
points
Obedience
points
Agility
points
Field
points
Service
points
http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62829&referrerid=34653
A team of Mississippi State veterinary faculty members, clinicians and students is working to demonstrate that a
hunting dog's frequent exposure to gunshots can progressively damage the animal's hearing.
A first, the university study of noise-induced deafness in dogs is being supported by the College of Veterinary
Medicine's Office of Research and the Denver, Colo.-based American Animal Hospital Association Foundation.
"A partially deaf dog is not as effective as either a hunter or as a pet," said Dr. Andrew Mackin, holder of the college's Hugh Ward Chair in Veterinary Medicine and an associate professor in small animal internal medicine.
To make the investigation as scientifically controlled as possible, Mackin said the team only is testing Labrador retrievers. In addition to being quite common in Mississippi, the breed habitually sits near the hunter and, therefore,
close to his or her shotgun.
Mackin said the test subjects are middle-aged animals 4-10 years old. "We wanted dogs that are old enough to have
hunted at least a couple of seasons, yet not old enough to be going deaf out of old age," he explained.
Because swimming can cause ear infections leading to progressive hearing loss, the team screened candidates to
rule out evidence of past or current infections, Mackin said.
During the testing, Mackin and his team sedate the dogs and attach scalp electrodes and a tiny probe in the dog's
ear canal. The probe sends a repeated clicking noise and the researchers record the electrical pattern in the dog's
brain to see how well the dog can hear. The test is repeated in both ears and the results are compared. The hearing
test is a painless, standard way of testing for deafness in animals.
"We routinely perform this kind of hearing test for pet owners," Mackin said.
While a healthy Lab begins to hear sounds at about 10 or 15 decibels--much like a healthy human--Mackin said one
test animal that has been heavily exposed to gunshots didn't respond until 60 decibels, which is quite loud.
The research group also includes Dr. David Jennings, a neurologist, and Dr. Amy Janda, a small animal intern, as
well as two veterinary students. Janda said the sound at 60 decibels is comparable to half the noise of a jet engine.
The team's original research proposal called for testing a total of 40 dogs, 20 hunters and 20 non-hunters.
"The difficult thing in Mississippi is to find a Lab retriever that never has been hunting," Mackin said. As a result,
team members decided to forgo a search for 40 animals.
"We are very excited about our preliminary data," he said. "Practically all of the hunting dogs have some hearing
loss and practically all of the non-hunting dogs have great hearing."
The difference in hearing ability between the two test groups "is extreme," he added.
Ultimately, results of the study could have great consequences for hunters.
"Perhaps in the future we will recommend the same precautions for hunting dogs as for hunters, including earplugs," Mackin said.
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Trophy Sponsorship Specialty 2011-Friday, April 8, 2011
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Email Diane to Sponsor a Trophy
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Make your check to DFWLRC, indicate trophy sponsorship and mail to
John Boisvert, Treasurer
752 Apollo Court
Allen, Texas 7500
Specialty
April will be here before we know it. Behind the
scene work is already underway with plans for
awesome back to back specialties. If you are interested in helping out, just send me an email.
Thanks to everyone who has offered to sponsor a
trophy or trophies. Your support is appreciated!
Diane McClurg, Show Chairman
1st place Rally Nov A
$30
1st place Rally Nov B
$30 Tim and Dorcas Neal
1st place Rally Adv A
$30
1st place Rally Adv B
$30
1st place Rally Exc A
$30
1st place Rally Exc B
$30
Best Junior Handler
$40 Tonya Moore
st
1 Place Veteran OB
$30 Betsy Allerano
High Scoring AKC Champion of Record
$40 Barbara Eberhardt
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In honor of Our Rascal Buckwheat
Name
Cost of Trophy
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Kennel
Puppy Dog 6-9
$30
Mike Lish
Puppy Dog 9-12
$30
Candice and Jayson Moore
Tamerlane
Puppy Dog 12-15
$30
Brenda Bridges
Argonaut
Puppy Dog 15-18
$30
Shawn Ingram
Amateur Owner Handler Dog
$30
Diane McClurg
Maidstone
American Bred Dog
$30
Cheri Bates
Winmore
Bred By Exhibitor Dog
$30
Sherry Anderson
Sher-Mi
Open Black Dog
$30
Kendall Herr
Dickendall
Open Yellow Dog
$30
Chyrel and Judd Kennemer
Rangecreek
Open Chocolate Dog
Puppy Bitch 6-9
$30
$30
Leeda Dundale
Molly Bogan
Bournhall
Oasis
Puppy Bitch 9-12
$30
Kellie Sterling
Karousel
Puppy Bitch 12-15
$30
Cheri Bates
Winmore
Puppy Bitch 15-18
$30
Brenda Bridges
Argonaut
Amateur Owner Handler Bitch
$30
Diane McClurg
Maidstone
Bred By Exhibitor Bitch
$30
Lois Durkin
Yellowtales
Open Black Bitch
$30
Catherine Goff
Open Yellow Bitch
$30
Molly Bogan
Open Chocolate Bitch
$30
Barb and Bob Kossieck
Aquadot
Veteran Dog
$30
Shannon Gage
Lowood
Stud Dog
$30
Shannon Gage
Lowood
Hunting Dog
$30
Angie and Tim Becker
Tioga Retrievers
Veteran Bitch
$30
Nancy Pizziamiglio
Narlo
Brood Bitch
$30
Val and Cheryl Mansfield
Bellecove
Hunting Bitch
$30
Angie and Tim Becker
Tioga Retrievers
Best Hunting Retriever
$40
DFW Hunt Committee
Winners Dog
$40
Ann Vaughn
Reserve Winners Dog
$35
Shawn Ingram
Winners Bitch
$40
Andrea and Dean Hazley
Reserve Winners Bitch
$35
Shawn Ingram
Best Puppy
$40
Sherry Anderson
Sher-Mi
Best Veteran
$40
Erin McClurg-Webster
Edlyn
Best Bred By Exhibitor
$40
Erin McClurg-Webster
Edlyn
Best of Winners
$45
Brenda Bridges
Argonaut
Best of Opposite Sex
$50
Mary Feazell
Wyndcall
Best of Breed
$75
Chyrel and Judd Kennemer
Rangecreek
Best in Sweepstakes
$50
Brenda Bridges
Argonaut
Best of Opposite Sex Sweeps
$50
Shannon Gage
Lowood
Best in Sweeps Veteran
$45
Brenda Bridges
Argonaut
Best of Opposite Sex Sweeps Veterans
$45
High in Trial
$75
High Combined
$75
1st place Novice A
$30
1st place Novice B
$30
1st place Open A
$30
1st place Open B
$30
1st place Utility A
1st place Utility B
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$30
$30
In honor/memory of
Oasis
In remembrance of Ch. Dickendall Cuttle
Up CD
Blumoon
High Tide
In memory of Ch Maidstone Fifty-Three
at Dickendall CD JH Rn
In memory of Gunago Mingarry
Iona Dubh
In memory of MACH3 Kiva de Oro
UD JH
Lynn Spielman
Ann Vaughn
BluMoon
Kim Livingston
Briarglen
A in memory of Ch Briarglen's Glencoe Glory UD, JH
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