THE BLAZE - Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Summer 2015
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THE BLAZE
Having Fun
with Our Swiss Mountain
Dogs
PRESIDENT’S
LETTER
A Big Baroo to everyone…
Well, it seems that summer is once again upon us… HOT! That
means, at least in my life and probably yours, our furry family
members have to stay COOL. Get out those cool coats, wading
pools, plenty of drinking water and shade.
CALENDAR of ACTIVITIES
June-July 20
Black Dog Coffee Photo Contest
June 27
Intermediate Draft Work (Carting)
The Presidio at 10:30 am
July 9
Board Meeting 10:30 Modesto
July 26
Swiss Dog Day at Upper Parade
Grounds, Fort Mason, 10 am-4 pm
Swiss Dog Day on July 26th at Fort Mason is tons of fun. Plan to
bring your Swissy and join the St. Bernards, Berners, Entles there.
August 1-September 30
Black Dog Coffee Fundraiser
September 21 GSMDCA Nationals, Loveland, CO
through September 25th
October 16-18 GGGSMDC Specialty at Del Valle
in Pleasanton; Annual Meeting on
18th
December
I want to thank everyone for their support in my absence at the May
Specialty at the Gavilan Kennel Club, especially to Erin Stammer,
who went into the trophies blindly and did an outstanding job. A big
“thank you” also goes out to those of you who have volunteered time
and energy to committees and the many other ways you have helped.
A club is only as good as its volunteers, and you all have made this
one what it is today. Keep up the good work. Those of you who
have not volunteered and would like to, please contact me--there is
always something to do. If you have a special talent or an interest in
a certain area, please let me know. Remember, THIS IS YOUR
CLUB!!!
Holiday Brunch and Yankee Swap
Our premier event of the year is the annual Western Theme weekend.
We will not be doing the GSMDCA Western Regional this year
because the National Specialty is September 21-25th in Colorado,
and our National President thought it was not necessary do it.
Instead, we will be doing Supported Entries ALL THREE DAYS at
the Harvest Moon Classic. Saturday, Oct 17th will feature the
Amateur Owner Handler event, Halloween Party (dogs must come
in costume to win big prizes) and our Annual Meeting with dinner.
PLEASE, plan to attend if you are a member of this club.
Toni Killpatrick, Vice President
CONTENTS
1 Calendar, President’s Letter
2 Officers, Objectives
3 President Rob Blits
4 Minutes for 5-2-15
5 Coffee Fundraiser-Calendar
6 Fall Supported Entry
7 Hot Summer Days Safety
8 Canine Heatstroke Quiz
9 Canine Heatstroke Answers
10 Tips on Cooling
11 Have fun with GGGSMDC
12-13 New Champions
14 Dog Recipes
15 Swissys and Their Kids
16 Swissy Time!
17 Swiss Dog Day
18 Easter Litter
19 Baseball Litter
19 More Kudos
20 Drafting / Nationals
21 Drafting-Nationals
22 Midwest Canine Flu
23 Hollister Specialty
24 Recipe / Photos
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Officers, Board Members and Committees
President: Rob Blits
Vice President: Toni Killpatrick
Secretary: Susan Robinson
Treasurer: Donna Zetterquist
Board Members:
Erin Stammer
Maria Jensen
Leslie Bryson
Carol Bamsch
Linda Ridenour
Membership: Toni Killpatrick
Public Relations: Toni Killpatrick
Ways and Means: Erin Stammer, Heidi Steenstra, Paula Robles
Awards and Trophies: Erin Stammer
Social Events:
Donna Zetterquist Linda Ridenour Carol Bamsch Victor Nerida Jennifer Nerida
Show Events: The Board
Working Events: Nancy Glenn
Newsletter: Susan Robinson
Website: Rob Blits
The objectives of the club shall be:
To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed
as approved by the American Kennel Club
as the only standard of excellence
by which Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs shall be judged.
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed
and to encourage sportsmanlike competition
at dog shows (obedience and agility trials, drafting and tracking tests).
To conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows
under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
To have FUN together with our Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.
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President’s Message from
Hi Everyone,
Hopefully all of your family's summer plans are going well and that all of
you are able to enjoy and relax during these warm months.
Marie, Trekker and I are now officially residents of Anacortes, WA, and if
you should travel this way, please be sure to knock on our door. I want to
thank everyone for making our Club such a fun and family oriented
organization. I especially want to thank our Board as they all put a lot of
their precious time and effort into planning and making our Club Events as
varied, as fun, and as successful as they can be.
In particular, I want to thank Toni for pitching in and doing my job in
writing the President's Letter on the first page.
Take care, Rob
Trekker on Cape Sant-Anacortes
On Mt. Erie
Look at the view from my deck!
Let the move-in begin!
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Meeting of the Golden Gate Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club on May 2, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 4:50 PM by Rob Blits at the show site camp in the San Benito County Fairgrounds.
Members in attendance were: Holly Webb, Steve Ginocchio, Susan Ginocchio, Julie Vonada, Maria Jensen, Monika
McNamara, Donna Zetterquist, Valerie Snyder, Linda Kinoshita, Robert Blits, Marie Blits, Ann Rasmussen, John
Rasmussen, Dave Bryson, Leslie Bryson, Eric Neblett, Joni Nay, Barbara Nay, Camille Sybert, Paula Robles, Erin Stammer,
Jenni Allen, Casey Allen, Carol Bamsch, Pat Bever.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved as corrected to add the presence of Paula Robles to the list of attenders.
Rob brought the club up to date on the use of the new MoneyLine Checkbook Software. Donna added that all checks sent
to her should be made out to GGGSMDC. The budget for this year was adopted in December. Donna reported that the
checking account has $7,652.22, and the savings has $152.92.
Carol reported on the herding event in Vacaville. Fourteen Swissys attended and the instructor said they all did well.
Rob reported that the upcoming pack hike has been approved by the National Club. He explained all the various hikes
and how to receive legs towards a title.
Paula had a sign up sheet to let people indicate where they would like to volunteer with in the club. Rob said we need
people to help with events. Paula suggested our club buy a cart for us to use at carting events. Erin will follow up with
Toni about the purchase of a cart and harness. Maria said she has two harnesses she will loan to the club. Erin would like
to see us set dates for annual events, so the membership could be informed in January of the dates, and can plan. It was
felt that our website was a better way to reach people than Facebook.
UP COMING EVENTS:
We will have the Western Regional Specialty on October 16-18. The budget for this specialty show was $1300 and Erin
said the expenses were more like $1100.
Elections are coming up. Rob and Marie are moving. Rob will continue to do the calendar and be the web master. Susan
and Donna may want to be replaced as Secretary and Treasurer. Susan will continue to do the Blaze.
The Woofstock show will be the first weekend in June. Saturday will be Tie Dye Day. Steve suggested that we consider
holding our specialty there instead of Hollister for 2016.
Nationals are in Colorado the third week in September. There was discussion about promoting our Western Regional
there with an ad in the show book or a flyer to go in the hospitality bags or both. Holly said she would ask about the ad.
Donna wants to have Susan make a flyer to go into the bags.
Rob won’t be able to do the Walk & Talks anymore. He suggested that people who informally get together with Swissy
friends advertise it so more members can participate.
There was discussion about the number of members our club currently has. As people’s lives change, we have had
breeders indicate that they aren’t breeding anymore. This was a great source of new members. Erin said we should ask
our other breeders to provide a club application to puppy buyers. Eric said he thought that some people think the club is
only for people who show. This led to discussion about expanding the club boundaries and affiliation with AKC.
New member voted in: Monika McNamara.
The meeting was adjourned at 6PM. Respectfully submitted by Leslie Bryson-Acting Secretary
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The DOG COFFEE FUNDRAISER
BLACK
was June 4th-7th at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, CA.
We are having a contest for Swissys to go on bags of 3 flavors of coffee.
Send your dog’s high resolution, portrait orientation photo to hcsteenstra@gmail.com
for a chance to have him/her on the coffee bags.
We will collect pictures starting the day the Blaze goes out in June and going through July 20th.
50% of coffee sale proceeds go to our club and 5% to the AKC Cancer Fund.
And, speaking of photos…
Rob Blits will be producing our 2016 GGGSMDC Calendar in the next few months. Send him your high
resolution Swissy photos for the twelve monthly pages and your lower resolution photos for the smaller squares
King
Quinn
Gypsy
Harley Rose
Murray
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
October 16-18 at the Del Valle Harvest Moon Classic in Pleasanton, CA
Welcome to the Haunted West (Does that mean “Ghost Town?)
Supported Entry, Raffle Open, Open House in the RV Area (Welcome!)
Supported Entry and special prizes for Owner Handler class winners
Ring time to be announced. Raffle open all day long. Everyone invited for a Hot Dog lunch.
1:30 Educational Class for any dog. Let’s try Rally with our dogs!
3:00 Halloween Parade and games for all pups and dogs in costume (no age requirement)
5:00 PM Cocktails at the Saloon, followed at 5:30 by a Hot BBQ Sandwich Dinner & Fixin’s for $10/$5 children.
6:00 PM Annual Meeting, Raffle Drawing, and General Store
Supported Entry
Because Health Dept. rules do not allow dogs where we eat, we have a
area! You bring the X Pen, water,
and mat for your dog (s) and set them up in our day use area, for $10 a day, per dog. The $10 (hopefully) will cover the
rental of the RV spot needed for the HITCHING POST area. Please let us know before September 23rd if you want your
dog(s) to be there, so we rent enough space. Call Toni at 209-742-5462 to reserve a spot.
If you want to be parked under the Amador Pavilion with the
, Toni will reserve the spaces,
so we can all be together.
Let her know by September 23rd. Call Toni at 209-742-5462 to reserve a spot.
BEST OF BREED TROPHY in loving memory of ADAM
MBISS, UKC, CKC, INT’L BISS CH. DERBY’S WARLOCK OF WHISPERING PINE CGC, TT, TDI, CCI
Offered by Toni & Lyle Killpatrick of Whispering Pine Kennel
Wooden hand-carved/painted likeness of Adam by Jonathan Bastian
This is a Challenge Trophy for permanent possession that must be won three times by the same
owner-handler, not necessarily with the same dog, who wins BEST OF BREED THIS SPECIALTY.
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe on Hot Summer Days
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Exercise your dog early in the morning or late at night.
Use doggie boots.
Keep your dog hydrated!
Find innovative ways to cool your dog. Dogs cool from the bottom up. Make sure to spray the paws, armpits, and
stomach
Let your dog dig!
Never leave your dog in a parked car.
Use hot weather as an excuse to swim more often!
Have SEVERAL water bowls or buckets, filled with clean, cool water, located where your dog will most likely need them
and use them. Add ice cubes.
Allow an hour after meals before exercising; after exercising, allow an hour before feeding.
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Smarter Than a Vet Student About Canine Heatstroke?
byISSUE
Nancy
VOL. # ONE
#1Kay, DVM
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A. If you suspect that your dog has heat stroke the best thing to do is:
1. Give your dog one adult strength aspirin and then proceed immediately to the closest veterinary hospital.
2. Spend a few minutes cooling your dog down with cold water and then proceed immediately to the closest veterinary hospital.
3. Transport your dog immediately to the closest veterinary hospital.
4. Quickly call the veterinary hospital to find out whether or not the symptoms you are observing warrant treatment.
1.
2.
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B. Dogs cannot dissipate (release) heat through:
1. Their mouth.
2. The sweat glands on the undersides of their paws.
3. The sweat glands in their ears.
4. The sweat glands on the underside of their abdomen.
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C. Which one of the following is not a common symptom of heatstroke?
1. Collapse
2. Heavy panting
3. Vomiting
4. Coughing
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D. Which of the following statements is true?
1. Most dogs will regulate their activity level so as to prevent heatstroke.
2. Adequate water intake will prevent heatstroke.
3. Most dogs fully recover from heatstroke if they receive aggressive veterinary care.
4. Heatstroke can occur on a cool day.
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E. Which of the following characteristics will not impact a dog’s predisposition to heatstroke?
1. The shape of the dog’s face
2. The length of the dog’s ears
3. The dog’s body condition score (indicates whether a dog is too thin, too fat, or just right)
4. The dog’s age
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2.
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F. Which answer is true?
1. It is okay to leave your dog in your car on a hot day as long as the windows are rolled down all the way.
2. It is okay to leave your dog in your car on a hot day as longs as he has access to plenty of water.
3. It is okay to leave your dog in a car on a hot day as long as the time does not exceed ten minutes.
4. It is never okay to leave your dog in a car on a hot day.
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2.
3.
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G. Which disease predisposes a dog to heatstroke?
1. Laryngeal paralysis (dysfunction of the opening to the windpipe)
2. Heartworm disease
3. Kidney failure
4. All of the above
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H. On a hot day it is best to
1. Exercise your dog early in the morning or during evening hours.
2. Leave your dog in your air conditioned home rather than taking him with you in your car to run errands.
3. Go swimming and eat lots of ice cream.
4. All of the above!
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Answers
VOL. # ONE ISSUE #1
A. If you suspect that your dog has heatstroke the best thing to do is: 2. Spend a few minutes cooling your dog down
with cold water and then proceed immediately to the closest veterinary hospital. The ideal thing to do is spend a few
minutes thoroughly wetting your dog down so as to lower his body temperature a bit before the car ride to the veterinary
hospital. Doing so will enhance his chances for recovery. Cool, but not icy cold water should be used in order to avoid too rapid
a reduction in body temperature. Use of a garden hose is ideal to quickly accomplish the wetting process. Cool wet towels
and/or ice packs along with the car’s air conditioner can be used during transport. Remember to spend no more than a few
minutes with this as delaying veterinary care might decrease the possibility of recovery. If you suspect heatstroke, your dog
should be evaluated by a veterinarian just as soon as possible. No sense spending time on the phone. Hop in the car and get
going.
B. Dogs cannot dissipate (release) heat through: 4. The sweat glands on the underside of their abdomen. The primary
way dogs dissipate heat is via panting. There are sweat glands in the ears and on the undersides of the paws (none on the
underside of the abdomen), but they have only a limited capacity to cool a dog down.
C. Which one of the following is not a common symptom of heatstroke? 4. Coughing Symptoms of heatstroke can
include heavy panting, weakness, uncoordinated gait, collapse, darker than normal appearing tongue and gums, vomiting,
diarrhea, loss of consciousness, and seizures. Coughing is not an anticipated heatstroke symptom.
D. Which of the following statements is true? 4. Heatstroke can occur on a cool day. Believe it or not, with excess
exertion, heatstroke can occur even on a cool day. Think of the tennis ball-addicted dog who keeps on fetching as long as
someone keeps on throwing. Drinking lots of water helps, but won’t prevent heatstroke for dogs who work too hard in the heat.
The unfortunate fact of the matter is that, even with aggressive veterinary care, many dogs with heatstroke fail to recover.
Death is associated with blood clotting abnormalities, neurological damage, and/or organ failure.
E. Which of the following characteristics will not impact a dog’s predisposition to heatstroke? 2. The length of the
dog’s ears Smoosh-faced dogs such as Pugs, Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers are super-challenged in the heat. These
brachycephalic (short-headed) breeds cannot move air effectively enough through their tiny airways to adequately dissipate
body heat. Additionally, the exertion necessary for them to breathe heavily, even in normal conditions, can elevate their body
temperature. Overweight dogs and older dogs are more prone to heatstroke. There is no known correlation between ear length
and susceptibility to heatstroke.
F. Which answer is true? 4. It is never okay to leave your dog in a car on a hot day. Every year, some folks convince
themselves that it’s okay to leave the dog in the car on a hot day because, “I’m only going to pop into the store for just a few
minutes,” or, “I’ll park in the shade.” Nope! Plainly and simply put, it is never okay to leave a dog (or any other living creature)
in the car on a hot day. Some people want to get around this by leaving their dog in the car with the engine and air conditioning
running. If you ask me, this is risky business.
G. Which disease predisposes a dog to heatstroke? 4. All of the above A dog’s ability to get rid of excess body heat
relies on normal blood circulation. Dogs with kidney failure often operate in a mildly dehydrated state that dampens normal
blood circulation. Heartworm disease poses a double whammy. Secondary heart changes can reduce blood circulation, and, if
the lungs are affected, the dog’s ability to dissipate heat via panting may be reduced. Laryngeal paralysis refers to
immobilization of the cartilage structures that control airflow from the mouth and nose into the windpipe. This disease interferes
with the normal panting process.
H. On a hot day it is best to 4. All of the above! No explanation needed!
Dr. Nancy Kay
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy,
Longer Life
Author of Your Dog's Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet
Recipient, Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
Recipient, American Animal Hospital Association Animal Welfare and Humane Ethics Award
Recipient, Dog Writers Association of America Award for Best Blog
Recipient, Eukanuba Canine Health Award
Recipient, AKC Club Publication Excellence Award
King in Pool
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SIGNS OF OVERHEATING AND REHYDRATION TIPS
Remember: Your pets depend upon you to keep a cool head and make good judgments about their hot weather activities.
Signs of overheating may go unnoticed or ignored in pets.
Look for signs of overheating before they become serious health risks:
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Panting
Excessive drooling
Dark pink to red tongue lolling out of mouth
Bloodshot eyes
Dry, tacky mouth and mucus membranes
Lethargic, trying to lie down
Lifting feet to avoid hot pavement
Lameness, stumbling
Slowing down and dragging on the leash
Vomiting
If you lift the head skin, it will take longer than usual for the skin to fall back into place.
Lack of appetite
For moderate rehydration, as long as your dog is not vomiting, you can try:
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Encourage him to drink water – you may need a needless syringe or turkey baster
Slip ice chips into his or her mouth
Flavor their water with no-fat, no-salt chicken or beef broth
Soak a clean towel in water, and squeeze the liquid into their mouth
A 50/50 mix of Gatorade, Powerade or Pedialyte to their water
Freeze a combination of 50/50 water and Gatorade, Powerade or Perdialyte, in an ice cube tray--place a treat so it sticks
out a bit. Let your dog lick or chew the ice cube to get the treat.
7. If your dog is not diabetic, try a Popsicle (see the Pupsicle recipe on page 14)
8. Add water to their food, especially in the summer.
9. Get them out of the sun!
10. Cool them off by gently spraying them with water and/or bring them inside for the air conditioning. Simply cooling them
off may stimulate them to drink.
11. Do not let your dog over drink. One to two ounces every 2 hours is a good start. If you don’t see any improvement in 6-8
hours, it’s time to visit the vet!
Photo by Allison Allen
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The Allen Family brought Koda, not to show, but just to enjoy Woofstock and the club members.
Everyone enjoyed DINNER at the GGGSMDC SPECIALTY in Hollister.
Bring the family, and your Swissy to the Halloween Parade. Plan to join your GGGSMD Club friends
in Pleasanton, on October 17th, 2015!
We need your suggestions for Club activities for ALL Swissys and their owners—
Beach Party, Ice Cream Social, Camping with your dogs, Casual Walks???
LET’S GET TOGETHER!
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CH ALPINEZ ENGLAND’S SILVER OAK “BRIG”
DOB: 4/5/2014
Owners: Alan & Lisa England Co-Owner: Alyssa Shah
Dam: Alpinez Colorful Dream
Sire: Intl CH, CH Big Hunk of Whispering Pine ROM aka “Riley”
Brig earned his Championship in Pomona, CA, on 5/23/15.
CH WHISPERING PINE’S CHEROKEE WOMAN “MAE”
DOB: July 28, 2012
Dam: treeNsea’s Sure Better for Alki aka “Reba”
Sire: Intl CH, CH Big Hunk of Whispering Pine ROM aka “Riley”
Championship obtained May 2, 2015, at the GGGSMD Club Specialty, Hollister, CA.
Loved and owned by Toni Killpatrick/Maria Jensen.
Mae took WB, BOW, BOS, AOM, BBE (Best Bred-by Exhibitor) and BOH (Best Owner-Handler)
on Saturday, May 2, at the GGGSMD Club Specialty, judge Sharon Zaker.
Mae is Maria Jensen’s first AKC Champion
to have gotten all of her points from the Bred-By class.
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CH SUDDANLY HAM IT UP “WANDA”
DOB: 1/19/2013
Owner: Maria Jensen
Wanda got her CH at the Bakersfield shows in late March, 2015, with two back-to-back 4-pt. majors,
and a Best of Breed from the classes under judge Patricia Hastings.
CH CHERISHED MAGICALLY MAKES TOMORROW CGC “Koda”
DOB: April 13, 2014
Owned by Jenni and Casey Allen Bred by Kim and Doug Woolard
Dam: Cherished Nobody Doesn’t Like aka “Sara Lee”
Sire: Andas Cherished Kalnu Legenda aka “Andas”
Koda earned his Championship by going Best of Breed over specials
(and during the GGGSMD Club specialty weekend)
at just under 13 months of age for a 5 pt. major.
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Carrot and Banana Dog Treat Instructions
We tripled the following recipe since we like to stock up. This yields us roughly 40 large 4"
treats, so if you use a smaller size cookie cutter you'll get more than enough.
Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 bunch fresh carrots, finely chopped or grated
2-3 fresh bananas, peeled and mashed
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar (*optional, we went without)
1/2 cup cold water
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheets. Combine dry ingredients (flour,
cornmeal & *brown sugar) in large mixing bowl, then incorporate carrots, bananas, egg, oil,
and water until well blended into workable dough.
Note: With both the carrots and bananas, I chopped them into large pieces, then slowly
pulsed them in our food processor. This not only saved me time, but created semi-regular
sized carrot chunks and smooth banana mash to blend right into the rest of the base
ingredients. I left the pulsed carrot pieces fairly chunky instead of pureeing them, because I
like the idea of being able to see the actual carrot pieces throughout each treat.
Dogs need hydration especially in
the summer months, and while
water will do, why not raise the bar
both in flavor and health benefits
with these dog treats
The Canine Chef Cookbook (Kirby
the Dorkie)
Yields: 5 Cups
Ingredients:
1 cup decaffeinated green tea
1 - 13.5 oz can lite coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 bananas
2 cups blueberries, frozen
Instructions:
1. Brew one cup of decaffeinated
green tea. Caffeine is toxic to dogs
so be diligent about this! Set in the
refrigerator to cool down. You can
use instant green tea as long as
there are no added ingredients.
2. Place the remaining ingredients in
a blender and puree.
3. Stir in the cooled green tea.
4. Serve as a drink or freeze in small
silicon molds or ice cube trays.
Flour your workspace and roll out dough to desired thickness. We went with about 1/2 inch
thickness to allow for some expansion once baked. Cut cookies to desired shape and size — I
used our 4 inch dog bone shape from a cookie cutter I bought off Etsy.
Place dog cookies on baking sheet and bake 35 minutes...
After baking, turn oven off and leave cookies inside for another 30-45 minutes until crisp. This
step is important to make sure your treats harden up, otherwise they will remain like soft
cookies.
Once crisp, remove dog cookies from oven and let cool. Transfer to zipper bags or airtight
containers and freeze to preserve freshness for your little one!
http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-carrot-banana-natural-dog-treat.html
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Our Swissys and their Kids
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Swissy Time!
Darlene’s Hogan
Cutter
Quinn, Luna, Jury
Axel
Brig and Issie
Fredrick and Dixie full out
Lukas
Zar
Heidi and Leah Lucas
Brig showing off his BOB-Pomona
Ziggy
Roxy’s stick
Kelly Stover’s pups
Queen Roxy
Enzo at the Racetrack racing in the rain
Harry and Geneva
Cutter and Gypsy
Greta Donaldson
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King and Zelda-5 Birthday
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
18 Annual Swiss Dog Day
10:00-4:00
Upper Fort Mason Parade Grounds, San Francisco, CA
Featuring Bernese, Entlebucher, Greater Swiss,
Appenzeller Mountain Dogs and Saint Bernards.
Swiss Dogs and their fans are invited to celebrate together
in cool San Francisco.
For more information, contact swissday@bmdcnc.org
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The Four Sennenhund Breeds
Left to Right: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog , Bernese Mountain Dog, Appenzeller, Entlebucher
Thanks to E-Summit 2015- Issue 2
Sennenhund, also known as Swiss Mountain Dogs or Swiss Cattle Dogs are dogs that originated in the Swiss Alps. They were farm dogs.
There are four different breed but all have the same tri color coat. They can have other colors but those colors should not be bred as this
is not desired except for the Appenzeller who is allowed to be a brown color. They range in size from medium to large. The two larger
breeds, the swissy & the berner have a heavier build and have a calmer temperament while the two smaller breeds the entlebucher and
appenzeller are smaller built, more agile and busy.
These breeds are said to have come from the Roman molossers. The word Senn is from the term for Alpine herdsman and dairymen who
tend cattle and sheep. Sennenhund means “dogs of the Senn”. The Sennenhund breeds were not just cattle or sheep dogs, they were kept
as general farm dogs. They worked livestock, guarded sheep and watched after the farmers families, homes and their herds and flocks.
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Meet the Quartz Mountain
Easter Litter born Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015.
Sire: BISS GCH CH Alpinez in Living Color-Max
Dam: GCH CH Alpinez Gold Medal Ribbon Sophie CGC-Sophie
Christine Mata- San Diego, CA
Quartz Mountain Easter Glory “Glory”
Mark and Christie Boskovich-San Jose, CA
Quartz Mountain Easter Love “Layla”
Parker & Brittney Champion-LA, CA Jessica Woolhether,Dylan Sandoval-Long Beach CA
Mark & Kelly Stover-Simi Valley CA
Quartz Mountain Easter Pancackes
Quartz Mountain Easter Lamb
Quartz Mountain Easter Award Winning
“Riley”
“Isley”
“Emmie”
Jon, Jaxon, Jess, Tyler Rust & Harvey-Camarillo CA
Quartz Mountain Easter Beauty in Full Bloom
“Hazel”
Jordan Stover & Martina Schmitz & Kali-Simi Valley CA
Quartz Mountain Easter Champion
“Kelso”
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treeNsea
GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOGS
PROUDLY PRESENTS THE
BASEBALL LITTER
BORN 11/1/2015 2015
Sire: GCH CH Wildest Dream Enchanted Sojourner “King”
Dam: CH Whispering Pine Cherokee Woman “Mae”
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“Batman”
Maria Jensen & Toni Killpatrick
Watsonville, CA
“Reilly”
George Korpie & Eric Korpie
Reseda, CA
“Slugger”
Brenda & Todd Krieschel/Susan Robinson/Terry Brown
Arvada, CO
“Stella”
Travis & Stacie Orr
Salt Lake City, UT
“Timber”
Colby Matson
Amity, OR
“Franzl”
Jennifer & William Young
Los Altos, CA
“Major”
Dustin M. Oxborrow
San Ramon, CA
“Bonnie”
Aaron Mohamed
Santa Cruz, CA
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CH WHISPERING PINE ALOHA KAHUNA “ROLO”
DOB: 2/4/13
Owners: Steve Albertolle & Maureen Buckley, Palo Alto, CA
Dam: CH treeNsea’s Sure Better for Alki aka “Reba” Sire: CH Trout Creek’s On A Roll aka “Tucker”
Rolo got that one last point on Friday, June 5 at Woofstock in Vallejo.
IntCh/GCH Alpinez Rose Gold CGC “Arbor”
Group 4 GGGSMDC Specialty 5/2/15
IntCh RamsGate’s Sparkler “Fredrick”
Group 4 OH Vallejo
IntCH GR CH Northwoods Daddy-O Enzo aka Enzo Shown by Paula Robles; owner Erin Stammer
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GGGSMDC DRAFTING (CARTING) News
Annie, Ingo and Bruno, Casey and Koda learn about drafting at the Northern California Bernese Mountain Dog Club
First Draft classes this spring and summer.
Our girl Flower Hills Alpine Edelweiss “Edie” received her award for passing her Novice Draft Dog test on 6/20/15 at the So.Calif. Berner
draft trial in Brea, CA. Edie is owned by John Rasmussen, Ann Rasmussen and Toni Killpatrick. She is 8 years old and has followed in her
mother’s and sister’s paw prints in earning the NDD title. I have shown dogs to their championship and obtained CD’s on several;
I have to say that working with each of the four Swissys who passed the NDD test has been the most satisfying
in terms of accomplishment.
ARE YOU GOING TO THE GSMDCA NATIONALS?
http://www.2015gsmdns.com/
Date:
September 21-25, 2015
Location: Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO
We have two GGGSMDC dogs entered in the Top 20!
Congratulations and good luck to Luna and Jake.
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Midwest Canine Influenza Outbreak: A New Virus Within the United States
Nancy Kay, DVM
If you keep tabs on dog-related news, you’re probably already aware of the recent outbreak of canine influenza in the Midwest. Chicago
appears to be at the epicenter of the epidemic. The first dogs affected by this virus were observed in mid-March of this year. Since then,
more than 1,000 known cases have been reported in and around Chicago, and there have even been a few deaths.
New virus within the United States
Until a week ago, the virus responsible for this canine influenza outbreak was thought to be H398, a strain of Influenza A that has been
present in the United States for some time. Cornell University (thumbs up to my alma mater) recently reported that scientists there have
isolated a brand new influenza virus from affected dogs in the Midwest. This virus, referred to as H3N2, is closely related to strains of
influenza affecting dog populations in South Korea and China. H3N2 is now making its debut appearance within the United States. How
the virus was introduced here is anyone’s guess.
Dogs living within the United States have no natural protection against H3N2 because their immune systems have never been exposed to
it before. For this reason, it will remain highly contagious until canine populations develop immunity, either through natural infection or
vaccination.
The contagious stage of canine influenza begins a few days before symptoms arise. In other words, the healthy-appearing pup at the dog
park or doggie daycare center may be on the verge of developing viral symptoms. Spread of the disease occurs via respiratory secretions
(discharge from nose, mouth, and eyes). Both dogs and cats are susceptible to the H3N2 virus. It is not transmissible to humans.
Symptoms
The symptoms most commonly associated with influenza virus include: high fever, loss of appetite, coughing, nasal discharge, and
lethargy. In the best-case scenario, an infected dog may show only mild symptoms or none at all. Worst-case scenario, pneumonia may
develop. Pneumonia was the likely cause of death in five dogs who have reportedly succumbed to this disease.
Diagnosis
Many infectious bacterial and viral diseases are capable of producing the symptoms described above. Knowing that H3N2 is the culprit
requires specialized testing performed on a mouth or nose swab. Cornell reports that the development of a blood test capable of
diagnosing this disease is in the works.
Treatment
Treatment of influenza ideally involves supportive and symptomatic care until the dog’s immune system wins the battle against the virus
(requires approximately two weeks for most dogs). Therapy may include supplemental fluids, special diets to entice appetite, antiinflammatory medications, and cough suppressants. Antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
If evidence of pneumonia is present, much more intensive therapy is indicated and may include hospitalization for intravenous fluids and
antibiotics, supplemental oxygen, and 24-hour monitoring by a veterinarian.
Prevention
At this time, it is not known if the vaccine currently available to prevent H3N8 is also protective against the newer H3N2 strain. There may
be some cross over protection, but just how much is uncertain. I suspect that updated information about the effectiveness of the current
vaccine and/or development of a new vaccine will be forthcoming in the near future. For now, I recommend discussing use of the current
influenza vaccine with your veterinarian.
If you live in or around Chicago, or if you learn that influenza cases are beginning to pop up in your neck of the woods, know that the very
best protection involves keeping your dog away from popular, public, canine venues such as dog parks, boarding kennels, grooming
parlors, pet stores, and doggie daycare facilities.
Please know that there is no cause for panic. The vast majority of dogs affected by this new strain of influenza fully recover. Talk with your
veterinarian about the incidence of canine influenza in your locale to help determine the level of concern for your dogs.
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If you were there, you know how much fun this Specialty was—for Swissys and their humans.
If you were not there, here are some photos of the handlers, their Swissys, the food, etc.
Thanks to Rob Blits for the photos and to Marie Blits, show chair.
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Spring Smoothie Biscuits for Your Dog
Does your dog like Strawberries and bananas? If they do, this is just the recipe
for them and with strawberries in season it won’t be hard to find the
ingredients.
Ingredients needed:
1/2 cup Strawberries
1 medium Banana
1/4 cup Milk
1 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mash or puree the strawberries and bananas & mix together.
Combine the strawberries and the bananas with the rest of the ingredients until well mixed. Roll out dough on heavily
floured surface (the dough is very sticky) 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cutter you choose. Place cookies 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheets, poke each cookie with a fork to prevent air bubbles. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Cool and
refrigerate.
Gypsy Boots- Canon Beach-A. Allen
So, Enzo, who ate the tortillas?
Annie, Ingo and Bruno
King Koda at Pebble Beach
It snowed at Roscoe’s house.
Issy England
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SIGNS OF DOG SICKNESS
Signs start with a change in your pet's routine behavior and attitude.
Watch for:
Decreased energy or activity level
Changes in appetite or water intake
Changes in behavior: hiding, refusing to play, becoming aggressive
Vomiting, diarrhea or straining to urinate or defecate
Poor coat quality, patchy hair loss or excessive scratching
Weight loss
Foul order coming from the mouth, ears or skin
Abnormal whining or crying
Toni Killpatrick
INFORMATIONAL SITES to VISIT
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2210909824/
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
GSMDCA
http://www.gsmdca.org/
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Forums
http://greaterswissdotcom.com/forum/
Golden Gate GSMD Facebook Page
Click here
Visit our club website:
www.goldengategsmdc.com/