GPCA Q4 2009 Bulletin - Great Pyrenees Club of America

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Bulletin
The Great Pyrenees Club of America
Fourth Quarter 2009
JUDY
COOPER
AKC’s Working Group
Breeder of the Year
GPCA member honored by Queen Elizabeth
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The Great Pyrenees Club of America Bulletin • Third Quarter 2009
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AKC NOTES
MEDALLION TO BE OFFERED TO TITLE WINNERS
All past and present AKC title holders are eligible to purchase the medallion, which will be available
in December through the AKC online store. In the future, when AKC-registered dogs complete a title, they
will receive a customized order form and an additional blank form to order medallions when they receive their AKC title certificate.
“As we look back on our history, our 125th Anniversary is a great time to bring back this tradition,”
said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. “These
medallions illustrate how our dogs are part of AKC’s
history and allow fanciers to proudly display their
achievements. They also make a special gift to congratulate someone on earning a title.”
NEW BREEDS ELIGIBLE
The American Kennel Club will be offering AKC
Title Medallions to all owners whose dogs have
earned titles at AKC events. The medallion is modeled
after the original American Kennel Club Silver Championship Medal that was offered to AKC champions
of record in 1910.
The AKC Title Medallion can be ordered for any
dog with an AKC title and comes with a certificate of
authenticity that verifies the achievement as well as
space on the back of the medallion for the dog’s name
and title to be engraved. Owners can choose between
two sizes: a small medallion that can be incorporated
into jewelry and a larger size that can be displayed.
Either size is $25.
AKC has made three new breeds eligible for AKC
registration and competition in AKC dog shows. For
all three breeds, registration eligibility begins June 1,
2010, and the breeds may compete in shows effective
June 30.
Two of the breeds – the Cane Corso and Leonberger – will compete in the Working Group. The
third, the Icelandic Sheepdog, will compete in the
Herding Group.
MIXED-BREED PROGRAM BEGINS
Mixed-breed dog owners can now visit www.akccaninepartners.org and enroll their dog in the AKC
Canine Partners Program. Mixed-breed dogs and
AKC NOTES cont. on page 28
Ron Marcy
Member Since 1971
Husband of Ruth Marcy, loved the dogs and supported
the GPCA and Ruth’s activities in the breed.
G reg g Everh a r t
Member Since 1995
Loving supporter of Great Pyrenees
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President’s Report
By Marcy Bankus
Marcy
Bankus
and
“Patton”
The Board of Directors would like to wish
everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
With the holidays approaching we would like to
remind everyone that your Board of Directors
is still busy working for you. If you have any
questions or items of concern you would like the
Board of Directors to address please contact us.
reservations for the 2010 World Conference.
The Committee was able to obtain a rate reduction and there are plenty of rooms available.
A reminder that any nominations for the
2010/2011 Board of Directors need to be
presented by Jan 1, 2010.
The Board has been working on updating the
We would like to send our condolences out
to the family and friends of two of our mem- guidelines for all GPCA committees. Many have
bers that we have lost this past year, Ron been revised as of the 2009 National Specialty.
Marcy and Gregg Everhart.
The AKC Breeder of the Year has become
We are sending our wishes for a speedy re- one of the highly regarded awards in the sport
covery to Darrell Goolsbee and Judy Brown, of purebred dog. What a great accomplishwe hope to hear that they are back up and ment to have yet again one of our members
running again soon.
representing the Working Group, congratulaA reminder to everyone to make your hotel tions to Judy Cooper of Tip’N Chip Kennels.
Happy Holidays
Minutes:
GPCA Board Of Directors Conference Call
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
The conference call was called to order at 8:05 p.m. EST, with all Board members present.
AKC REGISTRATION PLEDGE CHALLENGE
Weiss. The motion passed with Tami Green and Bret
Vice President, Flo Laicher, lead discussion regard- Zacher voting no.
ing the AKC Registration Pledge Challenge. Further
RESCUE
discussion and decision was tabled for additional reCo-Chairs Janet Ingram, Kathy Lee and Brenda
search by the Board.
Weiss presented the new Mission Statement, Reimbursement Procedures and revised Reimbursement ReAKC MEET THE BREED EVENT
The Board discussed supporting Garden State Great quest form for discussion.
Pyrenees Club in the production of the Great Pyrenees Judy Brown moved to approve the Mission Statebooth at the AKC Meet the Breeds event in conjunction ment; second by Flo Laicher. The motion passed
with the Cat Fanciers Association in New York City, unanimously.
October, 2009.
Kathy Lee moved to approve the Reimbursement Request
form; second by Janet Ingram. The motion
A motion was made by Carrie Stuart Parks that we
allocate up to $500 as a one-time expense to the passed unanimously.
Garden State Great Pyrenees Club for durable items
Judy Brown moved to approve the Reimbursement
and electricity, if needed, to support the AKC Meet Procedures; second by Flo Laicher. The motion passed,
the Breed event October, 2009; second by Brenda with Janet Ingram voting no and Kathy Lee abstaining.
Conference Call Minutes cont. on page 6
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Conference Call Minutes cont.
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
Bret Zacher discussed the current status of the development of the new website. Bids have been received from 3 suppliers. Bids are being reviewed and
contracts modified to meet GPCA needs. The goal of
the committee is to be at contract by November, with
the goal of having the new website operational at the
National Specialty, 2010.
decided that there would be no additional nominations this year. Following a discussion regarding the
criteria for nominating lifetime members, it was decided that Carrie Stuart Parks and Brenda Weiss will
co-chair a special committee with the purpose of proposing the criteria for Lifetime Membership and a new
Lifetime Achievement Award.
AKC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Board decided to vote in two categories of the
AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Board voted
Future status of the Bulletin and the position of Bul- for Jean Fournier in Conformation and Jacqueline
letin Editor were discussed. For the 4th quarter issue, Merterns in Performance.
should there be any complications due to Darrell
Goolsbee’s back surgery, the Leader Herald will be
COMMITTEE GUIDELINES REVISIONS
able to produce the issue, 100%, if necessary. As
The Board has been working on updating the guideDarrell had stated that he only wanted to take the po- lines for all GPCA committees. Many had been resition as Editor for a year or two, an ad will be put in vised as of the 2009 National Specialty. President,
Marcy Bankus will again send guidelines to committee
the Bulletin for a Contributing Editor.
chairs, not yet changed, for revision and updating.
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS
Committee Chairs will be requested to return all
As GPCA currently has five lifetime members, it was guidelines by Nov. 15, 2009.
BULLETIN
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. EST.
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Great Pyrenees Club of America
OFFICERS 2009
President
Marcy Bankus (2010)
10555 Church Road
Barrington Hills, IL 60010-9056
(847) 658-2295
luvmypyrs@comcast.net
Vice President
Flo Laicher (2012)
RD 12 286 Dixon Road
Carmel, NY 10512-9812
(845) 225-2754
pyrshire@comcast.net
Secretary
Kathy Lee (2010)
2071 Mohican Trail
Maitland, FL 32751-3730
(407) 740-5974
pyrouette@earthlink.net
Treasurer
Judy Brown (2010)
436 Center Pointe Drive
Cary, NC 27513-5728
(919) 468-8160
jjbfromnc@aol.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tamra Green (2011)
3811 Milner
Stockbridge, MI 49285-9782
(517) 851-4044
greenpyrs@aol.com
Janet Ingram (2012)
8257 Little River Dam Road
Radford, VA 24141-8047
(540) 731-8692
jlingram@usit.net
Carrie Stuart Parks (2012)
P.O. Box 73
Catalda, ID 83810-0073
(208) 682-2831
carrie@stuartparks.com
Brenda Weiss (2011)
7985 Saddle Ridge Trace
Nashville, TN 37221-1025
(615) 662-7947
saddleridgekennel@msn.com
Bret Zacher (2011)
6714 RFD (Indian Lane)
Long Grove, IL 60047-2001
(847) 949-7977
bret.zacher@gmail.com
2009 STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
If any member has an interest in serving on a committee, please contact the committee chair.
AKC Delegate
Robert Brown
(509) 588-4977
essentia@pocketinet.com
Historic Preservation
Joan Ziehl
(540) 731-8692
joan@jmdist.com
Title Holders
Judy Brown
(919) 468-8160
jjbfromnc@aol.com
Awards and Trophies
Christine Hodel
(319) 446-7580
mistral@netins.net
Judge’s Education
Jean Pero
(303) 347-0106
reymaree@comcast.net
Jo Stubbs
(314) 209-1431
scandalgrtpyrs@yahoo.com
Laurie Gottschalk
(815) 234-8042
gottpyrs@comcast.net
Judy Cooper
(847) 381-4175
tipnchip1948@aol.com
Versatility, Therapy and Draft
Christine Palmer-Persen
(707) 838-8587
pyrcreek@comcast.net
Breed Mentor
Ruth Marcy
(907) 346-1772
marwell-1966@gci.net
Judge Selection
Valerie Seeley
(732) 530-9288
pyrlesspyrs@aol.com
Judy Skorup
(215) 721-8521
jaskorup@hotmail.com
Bulletin Editor
Darrell Goolsbee
(817) 446-0193
dgoolsbee@gmail.com
Junior Recognition
Ruth Marcy
(907) 346-1772
marwell-1966@gci.net
Bulletin Advisory
Charlotte Perry
(540) 788-3647
pyreau@erols.com
Legislative
Bret Zacher
(847) 949-7977
bret.zacher@gmail.com
Janet Weymouth
(207) 622-1074
pyrfection@aol.com
Continuous Membership
Jack Perry
(540) 788-3647
pyreau@erols.com
Disaster Preparedness
Kathy Lee
(540) 334-5213
Film Exchange
Joan Ziehl
(540) 731-8692
joan@jmdist.com
Futurity
Terry Denney-Combs
(760) 949-0318
pyrpacker@aol.com
Gazette Columnist
Gail Knapp
(810) 736-3288
gknapp@edtech.mcc.edu
Great Pyrenees Service Awards
Fran Princehouse
(301) 241-4545
labrise@earthlink.net
Hall of Fame
Judy Cooper
(847) 381-4175
tipnchip1948@aol.com
Health Information
Flo Laicher
(845) 225-2754
Vice Chair Karen Conley
(319) 550-5559
andorre@mchsi.com
Vice Chair Joan Stewart-Ruiz
(509) 658-1647
vicnjoan@yahoo.com
Livestock Guardian Dog
Catherine de la Cruz
(707) 546-2830
cdlcruz@sonic.net
Membership
(707) 838-8587
pyrcreek@comcast.net
Nominating Committee
Marcy Bankus
(847) 658-2295
luvmypyrs@comcast.net
Performance/Companion Events
Erina Fitzgerald
(414) 425-8458
fitzerin@wi.rr.com
Public Information
Kerry Kern Woods
(509) 925-3339
woodskk@eburg.com
Tamra Green
(517) 851-4044
greenpyrs@aol.com
Mary McGuire
(740) 743-2002
pyrplus@att.net
Rescue
Janet Ingram
(540) 731-8692
jlingram@usit.net
Kathy Lee
(540) 334-5213
Brenda Weiss
(615) 662-7947
saddleridgekennel@msn.com
Studbook Data
Mary Ann Feller
(503) 365-9703
mfeller907@cs.com
Ways and Means
Karen Justin
(845) 726-3437
impyrial@aol.com
COORDINATORS AND
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Affiliated Clubs
and GPCA Specialties
Flo Laicher
(845) 225-2754
Constitution and Bylaws
Valerie Seeley
(732) 530-9288
pyrlesspyrs@aol.com
Database Manager
Stephanie Whitney
(201) 675-3369
srwhitney1@yahoo.com
Webmaster
Karen Reiter
(804) 795-5318
gpca@gratefuldog.com
Website
Bret Zacher
(847) 949-7977
bzacher@gmail.com
World Conference 2010
Whitney Coombs
(717) 359-9459
whitney@ivancdutterer.com
Jean Pero
(303) 347-0106
reymaree@comcast.net
Rescue Information
East: Terry Stephanick (south of DE)
(727) 686-4186
east@gpcarescue.org
Jody Chiquoine (DE, north)
(413) 243-9850
pyrchiq@aol.com
Central: David and Sharon Hayes
(402) 488-8983
central@gpcarescue.org
West: Pat Wolter
(602) 295-1049
west@gpcarescue.org
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REGIONAL CLUB BULLETIN POLICY
The Bulletin will print ONE free page per year for each regional club affiliated
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will be considered advertising and will be charged for accordingly. Cameraready material can be sent to the editor; non-camera-ready material should be
sent to the advertising manager. Articles about club activities should be sent to the
editor and will be published at no charge to the club. Submission of club news is
encouraged, and it will be published in the Club Roundup section of the Bulletin.
The Specialty Calendar is a free calendar of GPCA-supported events. All
submissions should be sent to the GPCA specialty coordinator.
The Great Pyrenees Club of America is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily agree with, the opinions expressed in the Bulletin, either in articles or
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Applications for GPCA Membership
Applicants for full GPCA membership must secure the sponsorship of two full members, or have completed two years as an
associate member and secure the sponsorship of two full members. Applicants’ names are being printed for the approval of all
members, along with the names of the two sponsors. Applicants for junior membership must also secure two sponsors.
In accordance with GPCA policy, the names of the following applicants for associate membership are also being printed for
the approval of all members.
If any member should have an objection to any of the applicants, set forth the reason in writing and mail to:
GPCA Secretary Kathy Lee, 2071 Mohican Trail, Maitland, FL 32751.
Protests must be received within 30 days of receipt of your Bulletin and must be accompanied by a $100 filing fee, which is
refundable if charges are upheld. If no objections are received, then these applicants will be accepted as full GPCA members.
As of Oct. 1, 2009, GPCA had received the following applications for membership:
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
APPLICANTS
JUNIOR MEMBER
APPLICANT
Yasimine Hatim
Michael Parness
Eamon Dillon
4510-8th St. S.
Arlington, VA 22204
759 Santa Victoria
Solana Beach, CA 92075
981 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
PHONE: 703-409-0828
PHONE: 858-344-6344
PHONE: 440-365-7814
EMAIL: map@infantino.com
EMAIL: btdillon@ix.netcom.com
Charles Robert Kyle
8973 Lake Road,
Oneida Valley
Canastota, NY 13032-5470
PHONE: 315-363-9541
SPONSORED BY:
Jim Senefelder
Ellie Schultz
2701B Route 305
PO Box 149
W. Clarksville, NY 14786
Barb Dillon
PHONE: 585-968-2138
Fred V. Mangano
1845 Evans Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
PHONE: 803-285-3399
EMAIL: Isadore@comporium.net
EMAIL: poochergirl@yahoo.com
Jennifer Schurman
9800 E. Gage Road
Firth NE 68358
PHONE: 402-791-0215
EMAIL: jenplay@windstream.net
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GPCA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Christine Palmer-Persen, Chairman
2847 Mark West Station Road, Windsor, CA 95495-9651
Phone: (7 07) 838-8587
E-mail: pyrcreek@comcast .net
(Please use a separate form for each person)
❍ Associate Membership
APPLICATION FOR:
❍ Regular Membership
(open membership, no voting rights)
(full membership, 2 sponsors required)
❍ Junior Membership
(for ages 10-17, no voting rights)
Date:
Name:
Occupation:
Address:
City, State & Zip Code:
Phone: (
E-mail:
)
If you own Great Pyrenees, how many?
Where did you acquire your Great Pyrenees?
Please indicate the names of any dog clubs or organizations of which you are or have been a member:
What are your interests and activities in Great Pyrenees?
If you breed, how many litters per year?
If you show, how many shows per year?
What talents or skills would you like to share with the club?
By paying your dues you agree to abide by the GPCA Constitution & Bylaws and understand and accept that ALL
members of the Great Pyrenees Club of America abide by the GPCA Code of Ethics.
I am not under suspension by the American Kennel Club, and if I become so, I will notify the GPCA Secretary.
Signature
GPCA member sponsors (required for full and junior membership; not required for associate). Note: Sponsors must
be full members for three years, have known the applicant for one year and must reside in different households.
2. Name:
1. Name:
Signature
Signature
Send this application form and the appropriate dues amount to the Membership Chairman at the above address. Make checks
payable to the Great Pyrenees Club of America. All applications will be acted upon thirty days after the applicant’s name is published in the GPCA BULLETIN.
Dues: $40.00 FIRST APPLICANT ($30 annual dues plus $10 one-time initiation fee).
$25.00 SECOND FAMILY MEMBER ($15 annual dues plus $10 one-time initiation fee).
Applicants who wish to receive their GPCA BULLETIN air mail, include a surcharge of:
$10.00 for U.S. families (recommended); $12.00 for Canadian families; $25.00 for Overseas families (required for Canada, Overseas)
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Secretary’s Report
Submitted by Kathy Lee
FOURTH QUARTER
BOARD ACTIONS
AKC CORRESPONDENCE
According to the Bylaws, Section 4, B; Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition, addressed to the Secretary and received at his
regular address, on or before January 1st, signed by five
(5) members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate.
PUBLIC INFORMATION/BREEDER REFERRAL
• Motion by Janet Ingram, second by Carrie Stuart • Email letter, announcing dates of upcoming Responsible Dog Ownership Day events.
Parks; that GPCA pay for all 5 medallions being offered by AKC for the AKC/Eukanuba show. Motion • Email Companion Recovery Newsletters, advertising
passed, with Tami Green abstaining.
ProScan microchip detector.
• Motion by Judy Brown, second by Bret Zacher; that • Email letter, presenting AKC OBEDIENCE: NOW
AND INTO THE FUTURE.
we approve the ’08-’09 Fiscal Year Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed unanimously.
• Email letter, announcing the AKC Meet the Breeds
event to be held in conjunction with the Cat Fanciers
• Motion by Flo Laicher, second by Carrie Stuart Parks;
Association, October 17th and 18th, 2009 at the
that we accept the changes to the Longevity Program
Jacob K Javits Convention Center in NYC.
as reviewed and approved by the Health Committee.
• Email letter, announcing the AKC Humane Fund
Motion passed unanimously.
program.
• Motion by Flo Laicher, second by Carrie Stuart Parks;
that we direct our AKC delegate to vote against the • Email flyer announcing the AKC Humane Fund,
www.akchumanefund.org.
proposed group changes. Motion passed unani• Postcard from the AKC Canine Health Foundation
mously.
announcing Gala by the Bay, Friday, December 11,
• Motion by Judy Brown, second by Kathy Lee; that we
2009 in Long Beach, CA.
accept the corrected 2008-2009 Fiscal Year report.
Motion passed unanimously.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
• Motion by Flo Laicher, second by Bret Zacher; that • Catalog from Hodges Badge Company, Inc., advertising ribbons and rosettes.
GPCA allocate $500 for durable items and electricity,
if needed, for AKC sponsored Meet the Breed events. • Brochure from the Van Zandt Animal Care Center, Wills
Point, TX, advertising canine reproduction services.
• Motion tabled for conference call discussion.
• Motion by Bret Zacher, second by Kathy Lee; that we • Letter from ShowStoppers Gifts, Awards and Promotions, advertising trophies.
approve the September 10, 2009 Conference Call
• Email fliers from Chimes of Your Life, advertising
minutes.
trophies.
• Motion by Kathy Lee, second by Flo Laicher; that we
approve the revised minutes of the September 10, • Email announcing Puppies on Ice, Inc., online frozen
semen registry.
2009 conference call. Motion passed unanimously.
• Email announcing The Dog Show Network website.
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES
• Email flyer from Dog.com, advertising supplies.
The Nominating Committee, Marcy Bankus, Chair; Valerie Seeley, MaryLu VandenAvond, Ruth Marcy and • Email flyer from K9 College Cruise, advertising upcoming seminar cruise.
Barb Dillon, has named the following candidates for the
All correspondence will be kept on file for 30 days
2010-2013 term:
after distribution of the 4th quarter Bulletin.
Judy Brown, NC • Kathy Lee, FL • Jo Stubbs, MO
During the months of July, August and September,
Mary McGuire, Chair of the Public Information Committee, responded to a total of 118 inquiries.
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15 Years Ago
Sept./Oct. 1994
GPCA Bulletin
Just Say Yes
DESPITE INCONVENIENCE,
RESCUE BENEFITS BREED
By JANET INGRAM
Rescue Information Coordinator
Over the last few months I’ve had a number of calls
about rescue Pyrs in parts of the country far away from
me. (Even calls from Puerto Rico and Japan.) In most
cases, all I have to do is pick up the phone and call the
appropriate member of our rescue network and know
that the problem will be taken care of.
President: Judy Brown
Vice President: Linda Weisser
Treasurer: Doug Conley
Secretary: Charlotte Perry
Assistant Secretary: Betty Warmack
Directors: Bob Bastiaans, Maureen MaxwellSimon, Jean Cave Pero, JoAnn Teems
However, I’m getting more and more calls from areas
where we don’t have anyone involved in rescue. In these
cases the first thing I do is start calling GPCA members in
the area closest to where the rescue Pyr is located. It depends on the location of the dog as to what help I might
be asking for. It could be help in placing or fostering, taking a dog deemed unplaceable to be euthanized or transporting; trying to get the Pyr closer to a rescue person.
Much to my disappointment, I’m finding that a lot of
GPCA members are unwilling to assist rescue in any way.
Rescue is not their problem. Wake up, folks! The rescue
problem should be a concern to anyone who is involved
Bulletin Editor: Mary Ann Blanks
with this wonderful breed. If we, who know and love this
breed, who reap the benefits of owning these magnificent
HIGHLIGHTS
dogs — whether our involvement with them is showing,
• Linda Weisser takes a look at the AKC Stud
Book and explains the information that can be breeding, working or having that one special pet — are
determined that goes beyond the data listed. not willing to become the caretakers of this breed, then
who’s going to do it?
“First, it must be remembered that an animal is
only listed in the Stud Book once — the first I understand that most people are not willing to bring a
time it is bred. …If you look at your own reg- strange dog into their kennel, for all the obvious reasons,
istration you will see that every registration but there are other things that you, as individuals, can do
number is followed by those two numbers in to help with rescue. I’m sure from time to time you get calls
parenthesis (00-00). This is the month and from people inquiring about the breed, who upon learnyear of the Stud Book listing. If you had a coming the purchase price of a puppy decide they can’t afplete set of Stud Books, you could trace your ford one; or even some people who would prefer an older
dog’s pedigree all the way back to the original
dog because they would rather not go through the puppy
imports using these Stud Book numbers.”
stage. Some of these people would be wonderful owners.
• Susan Prigozen wrote about her dog Tupper, Please refer them to rescue. You can talk to your local anwho was found weighing only 68 pounds imal control and humane society about our breed. Furnish
and had been beaten so that he had an eye
them with information on Pyrs and leave your number with
hanging out and a broken hip and back. Tupthem in case they ever do get a Pyr in their facility. If they
per went on to shine as a therapy dog at
Dayton Children’s Hospital.
History cont. on page 14
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GPCA Delegate Meeting Report
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
Dear GPCA Board Member,
I attended the quarterly AKC delegates meeting held in
Newark, NJ on Sept 14,15, 2009. On Monday AM I attended the Parent Club Delegates Committee meeting. There
was considerable discussion on group realignment. After
some time members of the AKC Board arrived and indicated
that the motion to realign the groups was being withdrawn
by the board. Considerable heated discussion followed and
the board was informed that they could not withdraw the
motion and that a number of clubs had specifically instructed
their delegates and sent them to this meeting.
not be shown further unless it is outstanding or has financial
backing. The AKC is developing an additional title for champions to attain. The Grand champion title requires 25 points
with three majors under different judges and a further point
under an additional judge. Up to four entries could attain
grand championship points at a given show: BOB, BOS,
and the next best champion dog and champion bitch. Class
winners even if they are BOB or BOS cannot receive Grand
Championship points. There was much discussion and interest in this concept to stimulate owners to continue to show
Crop and dock was discussed with regard to the AVMA their champions. The language was read during the regular
rejection of the AKC’s request for the AVMA to withdraw AKC meeting for a vote at the December meeting.
their annual meeting motion to not have veterinarians conThe regular AKC quarterly meeting was called to order at
tinue to crop and dock the breeds that need this surgery. 0935 and we voted on the delegate committee members. InThe solicitation of codes of ethics continues and so far troductions of persons seated on the dais and new delegates
were made. The minutes were approved and reports of the
the committee has received some 88 from parent clubs.
president, chief financial officer, and chairman were given.
The invitational dog show was discussed and currently
The group realignment motion was discussed and folhas 133 parent clubs holding specialties or supported enlowing
a series of motions to attempt to modify it, all were
tries at the Eukanuba dog show.
defeated, and the motion was removed to be reintroduced
There was discussion of dogs riding in trains. Currently all in March. I was instructed by GPCA President Marcy
AKC inquires to work with Amtrak to change their “no dogs” Bankus to vote against this motion so I voted against all of
policy have been rebuked. The last correspondence with Am- the associated motions and will await any further direction
trak indicated that they(Amtrak) did not need dog owners as for the March vote. It seems that the tone of the delegates
passengers. Note, that service dogs are acceptable by law. has turned against the group realignment concept and
The 2010 Parent Club Conference was discussed and top- there was little chance of it passing at this meeting.
ics for discussion were solicited. If our club has any topics
A vote was taken on the change to allow an individual
that could serve as programs, please let me know or corre- club the option of dividing the 12 to 18 month class into 12
spond directly with Peter Piusz, America Rottweiler Club.
to 15 and 15 to 18 at any show that the club chooses. I
During the afternoon, I attended the Delegate Advocacy voted for this motion and it passed. This change will be efand Advancement Committee. A joint subcommittee was fective in January 2010.
established to work on projects of mutual interest with the
An amendment that would bring the bred-by-exhibitor
By-Laws committee.
requirements in line with all other regular classes as deSome preliminary discussion on the number of meetings fined in Chapter 11, Section 1 was read. The new wordfor the delegate body was had. A variety of subcommit- ing is that the Bred-by class is for dogs that are 6 months
of age or older as of the first day of the show and not
tees gave reports.
The delegate committee meetings were followed by the champions of record on the date of closing of entries for the
Delegate caucus. The time was taken by further discus- show, and that the dog is owned or co-owned by any of the
sions on group realignment. Several possible amendments breeders of record as of the date of the show.
Two additional changes were read on revisions in Beagle
to the motion were discussed even with the strong possiField Trial rules. I expect to vote for the Beagle rule changes
bility that it would be rescinded without a binding vote.
On Tuesday, September 15th, the delegate forum was unless the Beagle group is against it. I am leaning to supcalled to order one hour before the general meeting. The port the Grand Championship concept at this time. I expect
topic, “The Grand Championship Title” was presented by to vote for the change in Bred-by wording. Should you want
new AKC Board member Alan Kalter, assisted by AKC staff to direct me to vote in a particular manner, please advise.
The meeting was adjourned at 1210 hours and lunch
Robin Stancell and John Wade. The AKC has been concerned that once a dog finishes his championship, it may followed.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M. Brown
GPCA AKC delegate
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History cont.
do call you about a Pyr, it doesn’t mean you have to
go pick it up, but you could assist them in seeing
that the dog is placed appropriately and that the
new owner has your phone number. And then be
available for support to the new owner if problems
do come up. Your help could mean the difference
between a placement working out or failing. Lastly,
please educate your prospective buyers. There are
many people out there who should never own a Pyr.
Help them make the right decision.
Rescue is not just about giving a deserving Pyr
another chance at life, although that in itself is
pretty meaningful. It’s also about trying to ensure
that these dogs, many of them unaltered, do not fall
into the wrong hands, thereby continuing to perpetuate the ever-growing problem of unethical
breeding. It’s about evaluating the temperament of
these dogs and, when necessary, euthanizing them
to ensure that they not be placed and run the risk
of one of them hurting someone badly. There are
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Pyrs out there with bad temperaments. In this day
and age, with all the dog legislation being passed,
we don’t need our breed to have any bad press
and, consequently, to become the subject of legislation, as is happening with other breeds in certain
areas of the country.
I know that you’ve all heard these things before,
but this is important enough to be repeated again
and again until people listen. I know that rescue is
very inconvenient to deal with. But the benefits to
our breed, by far, outweigh the inconveniences. So
please, if your phone rings and someone asks you
to help with rescue, think before you say no. Think
about how you would feel if one of your Pyrs escaped your fencing or was stolen, never to be
found. Wouldn’t you like to know that there are people who care and are willing to help? Think — it
could be a great-great grandPyr from that first litter
you bred. Think — and then please say yes. We really need your help.
SOLID GOLD
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COOPER AMONG GROUP PICKS
FOR THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
BREEDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
"AKC BREEDER OF THE YEAR" TO BE ANNOUNCED
AT AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
NEW YORK, NY - The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2009
AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. The award honors
breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving
the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.
"The AKC Breeder of the Year has become one of
the most anticipated and highly regarded awards in
the sport of purebred dogs," said Ron Menaker, AKC's
Chairman of the Board. "We are proud to recognize
these exceptional breeders for their accomplishments
and contributions to their respective breeds."
A breeder is chosen from each of the seven groups:
Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting
and Herding. The individual group recipients will receive a medallion in recognition of their achievements
on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. At the end of the
presentation the 2009 AKC Breeder of the Year will be
announced. Additionally, a canine portraitist will be
commissioned to commemorate a prominent dog from
the recipient's kennel, and their name will be inscribed
on a perpetual trophy and plaque on permanent display at the AKC headquarters in New York City.
The group winners are:
• Sporting: Leslie Russell - Oregon City, OR, Avon
Farm Irish Setters
• Hound: Claudia Orlandi - Essex Jct., VT, Topsfield Basset Hounds
• Working: Judith G. Cooper - Barrington, IL,
Tip'N Chip Great Pyrenees
• Terrier: Maripi Wooldridge - Mebane, NC, Terrydale Airedale Terriers
• Toy: David Fitzpatrick - East Berlin, PA, Pequest
Pekingese
• Non-Sporting: Jean & Robert Hetherington Oxford, NC, Hetherbull Bulldogs
• Herding: Michelle Edling - The Dalles, OR, Sky
Acres Belgian Tervuren
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The American Kennel Club (AKC), proudly celebrates its 125th Anniversary in 2009. Since 1884
the not-for-profit organization has maintained the
largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and
today its rules govern more than 20,000 canine
competitions each year. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the
sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and
function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and
member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the
AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family
companion, advances canine health and well-being,
works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC
Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum
of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel
Club seal and design, and all associated marks and
logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and
service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.
A
HEALTHY PYR
IS A
HAPPY PYR
Please visit
our website at
www.gpcahealth.org
GPCA Junior Recognition Program
To encourage young people with Great Pyrenees showing in Junior Showmanship. (ConPURPOSE: formation
or Performance/Companion competition, obedience, rally obedience, agility,
tracking, drafting and lure coursing.) The committee is to administer the Top Junior Handler of the Year Award and the Performance/Companion Junior Awards.
1. Participants must either be GPCA Junior Members in good standing or have a family member
(father or mother) who are members of GPCA in
good standing.
2. Only wins earned while competing in the Junior
Showmanship or Performance/Companion
classes at AKC licensed or member shows while
handling a Great Pyrenees will be counted toward the awarding of points.
3. Points will be awarded for wins during the calendar year (January 1 - December 31) and the
recipients will be recognized at the Annual
Meeting or Banquet during the following year
and published in The GPCA Bulletin and the
AKC Junior Handling Newsletter.
4. Junior Showmanship (conformation) points will
be computed on the number of Juniors defeated
throughout the calendar year. A Junior will receive one (1) point for all other Juniors competitors defeated. A Junior must have won a first,
second, third, or fourth class placement in order
to be considered as having defeated other Juniors in a class. No distinction will be made between the levels (Novice or Open) or age
divisions (Junior, Novice, Intermediate, or Senior) of the classes.
For example, if there are 15 in your class, you
get 14 points. If there are 3 other classes with
10 each, and you go Best Junior, then you acquire an additional 30 points.
5. Performance/Companion
AGILITY: 5 points for 100, 4 pints for 96-99, 3
points for 90-95, 2 points for 85-89 and one
additional point at each level for top speed
around the course.
TRACKING and DRAFTING (all levels): 5 points.
RALLY: 5 points for 100, 4 points for 96-99, 3 points
for 86-95, 2 points for 76-85 and 1 point for 70-75
and one additional point at each level for top speed
around the course affecting an award decision.
OBEDIENCE (all levels): 5 points for 200, 4
points for 196-199, 3 points for 186-195, 2
points for 176-185 and 1 point for 170-175.
6. The annual point totals will be computed by the appointed GPCA Junior Recognition Chairman from
the results as listed in the AKC show awards publication. Juniors are directly responsible for bringing any errors printed in this publication to the
attention of the AKC and the GPCA prior to March
1st of the award year. In Performance/Companion, the juniors need to provide copies of score
sheets to the GPCA Junior Recognition Chairman.
7. All Juniors must submit their names, Performance scores, and proof of eligibility (see #1
above) by March 1st of the award year (the year
following in which the wins were earned) to be
considered for these awards.
8. The application form must be signed by the
child's principal or teacher confirming the child
has commendable academic achievements.
TOP JUNIOR/PERFORMANCE/COMPANION
The GPCA will issue a plaque and a check for $100 to the highest scoring Junior Handler showing a Great
Pyrenees at AKC licensed Obedience Trials. Junior Handlers must submit their top 3 qualifying scores earned
between January 1st to December 31st of the prior year to the Junior Recognition Committee by March 1st
of the award year.
No distinction will be made between the levels (Novice, Open, or Utility).
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APPLICATION FOR
GPCA JUNIOR HANDLER COMPETITION
DATE:
JUNIOR HANDLER'S NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
JUNIOR'S AKC #:
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
PHONE:
P R O O F
O F
E L I G I B I L I T Y
GPCA MEMBER (Family Name):
RELATIONSHIP:
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian:
Signature of Principal or Teacher
confirming that the Junior Handler has commendable academic achievements:
Must be completed and submitted by March 1st of the Award Year to:
Ruth A. Marcy
11146 Totem Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
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GPCA Rescue Mission Statement
Great Pyrenees Club of America rescue representatives will work cohesively in an effort to
support purebred Great Pyrenees dogs, or those believed to be purebred Great Pyrenees, believed to be abandoned, surrendered or otherwise in need of removal from a dangerous environment. These efforts are accomplished by the following:
• Supporting the efforts of GPCA affiliated • Dogs placed and/or fostered through a
club rescue representatives, GPCA associGPCA recognized rescue organization or
ated rescue and independent representaby a GPCA member volunteer must have a
tives through evaluation, transportation,
stable temperament to participate in any
fostering and mentoring.
public events, National or Regional Spe• Working with other organized rescue
cialty rescue parades or events. They must
groups who humanely care for and judibe maintained by their owner/handler in
ciously place dogs believed to be purebred
such a manner to ensure both human and
Great Pyrenees.
animal safety at all times.
• Communicating with and working jointly
with other GPCA Great Pyrenees res- • Rescue dogs will not be placed out of the
cuers, whether GPCA affiliated clubs, asrescuer’s area without consulting with
sociated rescue groups or independent
GPCA member-recognized rescue volungroups, prior to transporting dogs in or
teers for that area prior to placement.
out of that state.
• Supporting and upholding the GPCA res- • GPCA Rescue Guidelines will be followed
in the placement of all dogs believed to be
cue guidelines, GPCA Bylaws and Code
of Ethics.
purebred Great Pyrenees.
In order for consideration of receipt of GPCA rescue funding, this statement must be signed
by the rescue representative applying for assistance. Individuals needing financial assistance
will receive such upon the approval of the GPCA Regional Coordinator and Rescue Co-Chairs.
Receipt of rescue funds will be tied to the receipt of annual rescue reports and verification of
financial need.
____________________________________________________
______________________________
SIGNED BY
DATE
________________________________________________________________________________________
GPCA RECOGNIZED RESCUE ORGANIZATION
____________________________________________________
______________________________
GPCA REGIONAL COORDINATOR
DATE
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GPCA RESCUE REIMBURSEMENT
PROCEDURES
club, associated rescue or GPCA member volunGPCA REGIONAL COORDINATORS
teer, prior to the disbursement of any funds. That
1. Following the National Specialty, the rescue corequest is submitted to the Regional Coordinator.
chairs will request the Treasurer pay a yearly adIf necessary, the Coordinator will contact the Covance of $1,000 to the regional coordinators.
chairs for approval, prior to submitting the request
Receipts for expenses covered by the $1000 adto the Treasurer. Up to $300 may be given for
vance must be received by the Treasurer by March
each dog.
31st of the following year in order to receive the
next advance. It is suggested that the coordinators 3. GPCA Rescue Mission Statement must be signed
fill out the GPCA Rescue Reimbursement Form.
by a representative of the affiliated club, associated rescue or GPCA member volunteer, and be
2. Co-chairs shall be kept up to date of the distribuon file with the Regional Coordinator and GPCA
tion of rescue funds via quarterly reports from the
Rescue Committee prior to the disbursement of
Treasurer.
any funds.
3. Should a coordinator not prefer to receive $1000
advance at once, but in increments through the 4. Rescue representatives receiving GPCA funds will
adhere to the GPCA Rescue Guidelines, and will
year, a request may be made by the Coordinator
not place dogs in another state/area without condirectly to the Treasurer, notifying the Co-chairs of
tacting the GPCA affiliated club, associated resthe request.
cue organization or member representative in that
4. Requests for financial assistance in addition to the
state or area.
yearly advance must be submitted to the co-chairs,
prior to requesting funds from the Treasurer. Co- 5. Donations to GPCA rescue will be utilized as
GPCA rescue funds and disbursed as needed. Dochairs and Coordinator will determine whether finations intended for a particular affiliated club or
nancial assistance will be provided on a
rescue organization shall be made directly to that
case-by-case basis, and the appropriate amount.
club or organization.
Co-chairs will submit a request that the Treasurer
pay the amount determined to the appropriate co- 6. Rescue donations received by an affiliated club,
ordinator for payment. Receipts will be sent to the
associated rescue or GPCA member volunteer will
Treasurer within 3 months of receiving payment, nobe maintained and administered by that rescue
tifying Co-chairs if this time frame cannot be met.
representative/organization and will not be administered
by the GPCA Treasurer.
5. Administrative Allowance: The Co-chairs will request that the Treasurer pay the regional coordi- 7. Donations of goods and services for Rescue purnators an administrative allowance of $200 in
poses with a value greater than $250 may be conApril. The Coordinators may utilize $50 of that
sidered a tax-deductible donation to the GPCA, if
allowance without the submission of receipts. Rethe Rescue recipient has signed the GPCA Rescue
ceipts are required for the additional $150 and
Mission Statement. Applications to receive a tax
must be submitted to the Treasurer by March
donation letter from the GPCA may be requested
31st of the following year in order to receive the
using the Request for Usage of 501(c)(3) form.
next allowance.
8. The GPCA encourages donations from the public
as well as our members. Tax deductible cash doAFFILIATED CLUBS,
nations may be made to the GPCA. These funds
ASSOCIATED RESCUES, INDEPENDENT
may be designated for a type of GPCA use, such
GPCA MEMBER VOLUNTEERS
as Health, Rescue, Historic Preservation, etc. Cash
1. Rescue volunteers must contact the appropriate redonations also may be made to a specific GPCA
gional coordinator to apply for GPCA financial
activity such as a certain rescue dog or group of
assistance.
dogs, a specific health committee activity, etc.
2. The GPCA Rescue Reimbursement form must be
These funds are then administered by the GPCA
completed by a representative of the affiliated
to be used for those designated activities.
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GPCA RESCUE REIMBURSEMENT FORM
Rescue Group, if any:
Treasurer:
Address:
City:
State:
Rescue Chair:
Zip:
Phone:
Signature:
DOG INFORMATION:
Name:
Male/Female?:
Colored/White?:
From where was the dog rescued?
❍ Pound/shelter
Age:
❍ Stray
❍ Owner turn in
R E Q U E S T F O R F I N A N C I A L R E I M B U R S E M E N T:
Pound/Shelter Fees:
$ ______________
Office Visit/Physical Exam:
$ ______________
Vaccinations
$ ______________
Fecal/Worming
$ ______________
Heartworm Test/Preventative
$ ______________
Heartworm Treatment
$ ______________
Pre-Surgical/Lab Tests
$ ______________
Spay/Neuter/Dental
$ ______________
Medication (Antibiotics)
$ ______________
Medicated Bath/Dip
$ ______________
Tattoo/Microchip
$ ______________
Surgery
$ ______________
Euthanasia
$ ______________
Total Requested
$ ______________
Remember to include copies of all invoices you are submitting for reimbursement
Remit to:
Note: To be eligible for GPCA rescue funding, the rescuer must adhere to the GPCA Rescue Guidelines and
will not place dogs in another state/area without contacting the GPCA affiliated club, associated rescue organization or member representative in that state/area.
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Request for Usage of
501(c)(3)
DONATION OF GOODS OR SERVICES
FOR NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3)
GREAT PYRENEES CLUB OF AMERICA
RESCUE
Name:
Date:
Contact Name if not the same:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:
Zip:
Email address:
Value of Services or Materials Donated: $
Explanation of Services or Materials Donated:
Signature:
After reviewing this request you will be sent a letter giving you the approval for using the 501(c)(3) for a
donation for your records.
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GPCA Health Committee
GPCA REPRODUCTION SURVEY
ATTN: GPCA BREEDERS - YOUR ASSISTANCE NEEDED!
The Board of Directors of the GPCA has authorized the Health Committee to conduct a survey of GPCA
breeder’s experience with assisted reproduction methods. These include hormone testing and artificial insemination (AI) with fresh, fresh chilled, and with frozen-thawed semen. If you have had experience with any
of these methods in the past 5 years, we would appreciate your filling out this form and returning it to Catherine de la Cruz, 1457 Peterson Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 by December 31, 2009 If you have questions
or need assistance in answering any of the questions please contact:
Flo Laicher, pyrshire@comcast.net • Karen Conley, andorre@mchsi.com • Joan Stewart-Ruiz, vicnjoan@yahoo.com
Begin by checking the appropriate columns in the following grids:
TESTS
Vaginal smears
Progesterone test
LH tests
“Teaser” male
AI SUCCESSFUL
NEVER
Fresh AI
❍
❍
❍
Chilled AI
Frozen AI
AI UNSUCCESSFUL
NEVER
❍
❍
❍
❍
1-5 TIMES
6-10 TIMES ALMOST ALL
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
1-5 TIMES
6-10 TIMES
6-10 TIMES
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
1-5 TIMES
Fresh AI
Frozen AI
1. Approximately how many litters have you had
over the past 5 years?
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
❍
2. Circle each of the statements that apply, if you have done a
fresh semen AI's:
a) 1-10
a) I performed my own AI’s
b) 11-15
b) My veterinarian performs my AI’s
c)
c)
16-20
d) 20 or more
❍
❍
❍
6-10 TIMES NEVER SUCCESSFUL
❍
❍
❍
Chilled AI
ALMOST ALL
I usually have my vet do hormone testing.
d) Fresh semen AI were done via surgical insemination.
e)
Fresh semen AI were done by trans-cervical insemination.
f)
Fresh semen was deposited into the vaginal tract.
g) Most of the AI’s I perform myself are successful
h) Most of the AI’s performed by my vet are successful
i)
The bitch was treated with antibiotics prior to or after
breeding. (Drug?
)
GPCA Health Committee cont. on page 24
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GPCA Health Committee cont.
3. Circle each of the statements that apply, if you
have done fresh-chilled semen AI’s:
5. If the frozen-thawed semen AI was not successful, I think the reason(s) was:
a) I perform my own AI’s
a) The sperm motility and/or sperm count was lower than
desirable.
b) My veterinarian performs my AI’s
c)
My veterinarian performs trans-cervical insemination for
fresh-chilled AI.
d) I have my vet do hormone testing each time I use fresh
chilled semen
e)
Fresh chilled semen AI were done via surgical insemination.
f)
Fresh chilled semen AI were done by trans-cervical insemination.
g) Fresh chilled semen was deposited into the vaginal tract.
h)
Most of the fresh-chilled AI’s I perform myself are successful
i)
Most of the fresh-chilled AI’s performed by my vet are
successful
j)
breeding. (Drug?
)
d) The bitch was proven, and timing may have been the
problem due to untimely progesterone and/or LH data
(>24hrs old).
e)
The bitch was not inseminated at the proper time post LH
surge.
f)
The age/storage/handling of the semen may have been
a problem.
h) The vet may not have had enough experience.
i)
I really don’t know why.
a) fresh chilled AI’s because of the low success rate
b) My vet is a Board certified reproduction specialist.
For frozen semen AI, my vet performs almost daily progesterone tests.
d) In addition to progesterone, my vet also does LH testing
to further pinpoint the time of ovulation.
e)
Frozen semen AI were done via surgical insemination.
f)
Frozen semen AI were done by trans-cervical insemination.
g) Frozen semen was deposited into the vaginal tract.
b) fresh chilled AI’s because of the cost
c)
frozen semen because of the low success rate
d) frozen semen because of the cost
7. For those unsuccessful AI or frozen semen AI,
which of the following apply?
a) The bitch had natural successful litters.
b) The bitch was found to have a health problem (thyroid,
autoimmune, etc.)
h) Most of the frozen semen AI were successful.
breeding. (Drug?
The bitches’ age (4 or older) may have been the problem.
6. Which of the following methods that you have used
in the past, would you not consider using again?
a) My veterinarian is considered a reproduction specialist.
i)
c)
g) The method used for insemination probably was not
successful.
4. Circle each of the statements that apply, if you
have done a frozen-thawed semen AI:
c)
b) The bitch was unproven, and therefore it may have been
a bitch problem.
)
c)
The bitch was found to have an unreliable heat cycle.
d) The sire had produced successfully in natural breedings.
e)
Was more extensive evaluation of the sperm done?
❍ Yes ❍ No
If Yes, Results?
Please add any comments that you feel are pertinent to this survey:
Name (optional):
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Champion For Health
AT T E N T I O N A L L P Y R O W N E R S W H O S E D O G
HAS SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE
RING, IN THE FIELD, OR AS PRODUCERS!
Please consider submitting an application for the OFA Champion for Health Award. It consists of an engraved silver medallion awarded to the owner of the chosen dog and a
$100.00 donation to the AKC Canine Health Foundation by the OFA in the name of the
honored dog. What a mark of distinction it will be to accept the award at the joint World
Conference and National Specialty Awards banquet in 2010!
For more info and an application please visit the Health Committee website at:
www.gpcahealth.org
or write to Joan Stewart-Ruiz, vicnjoan@yahoo.com
A P P L I C AT I O N S A R E D U E B Y J A N U A RY 1 5 T H 2 0 1 0 .
THE 2008 GPCA TITLE HOLDER BOOKS
The 2008 GPCA Title Holder books have been mailed out to those members who
purchased the books when renewing their dues through the month of August. Anyone purchasing a book when renewing their dues after August should receive their
book in a mailing that will be done at the end of October/first of November.
If you have not purchased a 2008 GPCA Title Holder book and would like to, please
contact Jo Stubbs via email at gpcatitleholders@yahoo.com or via phone at 314-2091431 or Judy Brown via email at jjbfromnc@aol.com or via phone at 919-468-8160.
As always if anyone has any questions or corrections please feel free to contact me.
Thanks!
Jo Stubbs
GPCA Title Holder Committee
gpcatitleholders@yahoo.com • 314-209-1431
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The Great Pyrenees in the World
In 2010, The Great Pyrenees Club of America will have its 75th National Specialty, and
it will also host the fourth Pyrenean World Conference. Show chairs Jean Pero and Whitney
Coombs are very excited about the GPCA hosting the whole world of Pyrs in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jean Pero said this is a “once in lifetime opportunity to meet people from all over
the world who share our interest in the breed.” She expects the conference to attract Pyrenean fanciers from England, France, Australia, Norway, Japan, Sweden, Denmark and New
Zealand. And this list is just based on preliminary “buzz.” The show has been publicized in
the International Journal, a publication for Pyrenean people by Joyce Stannard in Great
Britain. Indeed, the whole world is invited to join the best of the American breed and to
watch our show, and even to compete if they wish.
Jean explained that some of our foreign visitors have already expressed a great interest in
seeing some of our typically American competitions that they don’t have in other countries.
We will have draft dog, obedience and rally competitions that are new ideas for many of
them. Since the show will be held in the heart of Amish country, it is hoped that our foreign
guests will a taste of American culture and scenery, but there are also trips planned around
the show and conference times to tour Amish country, visit Washington D.C. and a special
trip to the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. Abby Smith, daughter of two of the
most significant Pyrenees breeders in our history, is on the faculty there. These trips are not
limited to foreign guests, but will be available on first come basis.
The co-chairs have decided to make this world conference a place of discussion and participation rather than a series of lectures. Every day, a different Pyr club will host a breakfast where small group discussion of predetermined Pyrenees topics will happen. They hope
that these discussions will not only provide a opportunity for sharing ideas and information,
but also for making international friendships.
The world conference will be totally integrated with the GPCA National Specialty show.
Every attendee will get a special commemorative pin, and there will be auction items from
all over the world. For Americans, this means finding Pyrenees “stuff” that they have never
seen before. The major trophies will be one of a kind original artwork by noted Pyrenean
artist, Carrie Stuart Parks. There will also be a regional basket contest with an international
panel of judges. Regional clubs are encouraged to create a gift basket for the auction filled
with items typical of their region. These baskets can then be decorated with as much creativity
as the club can muster. There will be medals awarded at the banquet for the best baskets.
In other words, this is not a show to miss. Although the show itself starts on Wednesday,
April 28, 2010, the show committee is encouraging all our international guests to come for
the whole week. There will be plenty to do and see for everyone. For more information,
please go to the official website at http://2010gpcanational.org/. I wouldn’t dream of
missing this important GPCA anniversary and international extravaganza, and I hope to see
you there too.
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4111 N. Center Rd., Flint, MI 48506
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AKC NOTES - Cont. from page 4
their owners will now be able to participate in canine
competitions held by AKC-affiliated dog clubs nationwide
and access many AKC programs and services, including
lifetime enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery
(AKC CAR).
For a $35 enrollment fee, owners will receive benefits
worth more than $50, including a free AKC logo ID collar
tag with the dog’s listing number and the AKC CAR pet recovery 800 number. Ensuring that your pet wears this tag
increases the chances of finding your dog should he/she
become lost. AKC CAR has reunited more than 360,000
animals with their owners since 1995.
Once enrolled, dogs will receive their AKC Canine
Partners listing number plus:
Lifetime enrollment in AKC CAR Pet Recovery Service
AKC CAR collar tag with AKC Canine Partners Listing Number
One-year subscription to AKC Family Dog magazine
Frameable 8.5” x 11” AKC Canine Partners Certificate
of Recognition
AKC Canine Partners decal
Eligibility to participate in mixed-breed classes at standalone AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally events beginning
in April 2010.
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Additional benefits including a free AKC Canine Good
Citizen certificate for dogs passing the CGC test, and various other offers from AKC affiliates and sponsors will be
added to the program in the future. With more than 34
million mixed-breed dogs in the U.S. (according to the
2009-2010 APPA National Pet Owner Survey), AKC Canine Partners is designed to strengthen the human-canine
bond by encouraging training, responsible dog ownership
and pet owner education.
“While we have always been known as an advocate
for purebred dogs, we have also always been concerned
with the welfare of all dogs. Encouraging the public to do
more with their dogs helps us achieve our mission when it
comes to canine welfare and allows dogs and people to
enjoy one another more, “ said AKC President and CEO
Dennis Sprung. “With the launch of AKC Canine Partners,
mixed-breed dog owners will benefit from AKC resources
and be able to discover the world of canine competition.”
With mixed-breed classes beginning April 1, 2010,
dog owners have time to kick start their competitive training regimen. Go to www.akc.org to the club search function and look up agility and obedience clubs in your area
where you can enroll in classes and begin learning about
events so that both members of your team can be ready to
hit the ring and rake in the ribbons come spring!
Attention Shutterbugs!
YOUR ONLY COPY!! Photographs will not be returned.
If your photograph is selected, we will need a signed release for permission to use it in a limited copyright use.
There is a small entry fee ($5 per image) to help with
printing expenses. Send your photograph and check by
mail to: Carrie Stuart Parks, GPCA Photo competition,
P.O. Box 10, Cataldo, Idaho 83810. You may send digAwards. Want to see your snapshot as a work of art? We
ital images on a CD to the same address. You may email
need several photos of your puppies or adult dogs to render
your entry to Kerry Woods at: woodskk@eburg.com
into fine art. Award winning fine artist Carrie Stuart Parks
Questions? Send to Carrie@stuartparks.com.
will select between 4-5 photographs of the submitted images. These photos will be used to create pencil or waterService Dog photos. Do you have a photograph of a Pyr
color paintings that will become gifts, awards, covers, and working as a service dog or guarding? We’d love to use
other art work for the GPCA National Show in Lancaster, your image for a presentation at the national. Please send
PA, in April of 2010. The winners will receive a signed copy it to the address above. No entry fee. No originals, please.
of the art work of their dog as an award. The original paintTributes. Depending on the participation, we would
ings and drawings will be auctioned off to raise funds.
like to pay tribute to those Pyrenees people who have
Okay, so maybe you aren’t shutterbugs anymore in this
digital age. Jpegers? I’m looking for great photographs
for the upcoming GPCA National. We have three categories in need of photographs: awards, service dogs,
and tributes. Please read on and see where your terrific
photograph will fit in.
How to enter: Photographs must be taken by the sub- made an impact on the breed and have passed on.
mitter or by written permission of the photographer. They Please send photographs (no originals) to the above admay be a photograph or digital image. DO NOT SEND dresses. No entry fee.
Specialty Calendar
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National Capital GPC
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GP Assn. of S. California
Long Beach, CA
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Eileen Parr
Bernadette Ducker
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PFNE
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MB-F Inc.
Sherry Young
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Dallas/Ft. Worth
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Jack Onofrio
Darrell Goolsbee
(817) 446-0193
*4-28 to
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GPCA National Specialty
Lancaster, PA
Barb Budny
Jean Pero
(303) 347-0106
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Sierra Pacific GPC
Vallejo, CA
MB-F Inc.
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(916) 275-0875
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Garden State GP Club
Freehold, NJ
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GPCA Member Receives OBE From
Queen Elizabeth for Work with Primates
by Christine Palmer-Persen
We made it! My sister and I arrived at the International Primate Protection League (IPPL) gibbon
sanctuary in Summerville, South Carolina one
warm afternoon in June. Shirley McGreal, a
GPCA member and animal rescuer “par excellence” greeted us with Zoe, the Great Pyrenees
and Bullet, a blind mixed-breed—both rescues.
Almost immediately (after meeting Northie the
Newfoundland), Shirley took us out to meet gibbons and otters. We were impressed! The otters—
two of whom had just arrived from the Monterey
Shirley receiving the OBE from Queen Elizabeth
Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA—have what is
known to be the best captive otter environment in
the United States. And, to our left of the path, we We were introduced to several gibbons, but
saw our first gibbon, whose arm was outstretched, meeting Igor was special. Igor was born in the
wilds of Thailand in the 50’s and possibly kidready to grab our legs as we walked by.
napped when still an infant after his mother was
shot. Igor was eventually shipped to the United
States to live in the first of many labs for the next
26 years. By 1987, Igor was allowed to “retire”
and became a resident at IPPL. During his “career”, he became a self-mutilator whenever he
saw another gibbon, so had lived several years
alone behind a sheet of black plexiglass. Now, he
has his own area where he hears, but does not
see any other gibbons, and he has not exhibited
Igor lying in a runway, looking at us from above.
any self-mutilating tendencies. In the wild, gibbons live approximately 35 years, so Igor is very
old at 50 years plus.
Meeting the gibbons, watching them swinging
in their football-field sized enclosures and following us via the overhead runways, and later learning more about IPPL’s international activities, we
were in awe, and inspired. No wonder H.R.H.
Prince Philip invited Shirley to a private meeting
before the Investiture at Buckingham Palace where
Queen Elizabeth honored Shirley McGreal with
the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award, Zoe, who was rescued from the Charleston SPCA the
given “For services to the protection of primates.” day she was scheduled to be PTS, now guards the
Sanctuary with North and Bullet.
OBE cont. on page 31
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OBE cont.
Thirty-two gibbons, three dogs and three otters
live in this 17 acre paradise full of trees, gardens,
flowers and the incredible enclosures and cabins
for the gibbons. Each gibbon enclosure is about
20-30 feet high and the size of a basketball
court, filled with ropes, swings, trees, and other
items so they can swing and leap at their pleasure. Overhead, there is a network of runways ultimately connecting all the gibbon enclosures. If
there is any need to bring them all to one space
because of a storm, etc., it is possible to do so.
The cement-block houses are connected to the enclosures providing sheltered indoor sleeping
spaces for the gibbons.
Good Morning greetings
between Shirley and Courtney.
IPPL is an international organization with thousands of members living throughout the world and
Field Representatives in 32 countries. Dr. Shirley
McGreal founded IPPL in 1973 after witnessing
the abominable conditions afflicting many primates captured and transported around the world
for sale as pets, laboratory and research facility
subjects, and illegal trading commodities. Since
then, IPPL has been instrumental in exposing primate smuggling practices; uncovering cruel misuse and abuse of monkeys in radiation, chemical
warfare, biological warfare and fatal experiments; and continuously challenging the illegal
capture and trade of primates.
tuaries around the world, including rescue centers
in Africa, Asia and South America. Members participate in letter-writing campaigns to officials who
can control the illegal trafficking and living conditions of primates—when government officials
receive thousands of letter regarding a nefarious
documented activity, they tend to act on it! For example, in the May 2008 issue of the IPPL NEWS,
requests for letters to save primates include the following: Stopping the traffic in Owl monkeys, Protecting Gibraltar’s monkeys, Asking Uganda to
protect its wild monkeys, and Helping the space
monkeys (in Russia.)
Other activities include supporting primate sanc-
My sister and I spent the night and left the next
afternoon. We woke up to the “whoop-whoopwooing” chorus coming from the gibbons—what
a lovely concert that lasted until we left. It reminded me of sounds in the game parks in Africa.
IPPL is a tax-exempt 501-c-3 organization, certified by Independent Charities of America as a
select nonprofit organization that has met and exceeded standards of excellence established by the
U.S. Government. For more information about the
International Primate Protection League, go on the
web to www.ippl.org, or write to IPPL, PO Box
766, Summerville, SC 29484 or call 843-8712280 or email to info@ippl.org.
Gibbons eating breakfast.
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Temperament and the Great Pyrenees
Catherine de la Cruz
The Standard for the Great Pyrenees reads, under
Temperament:
Timid: very hesitant , nervous, uncertain, especially with new people or situations
“Character and temperament are of utmost importance. In nature, the Great Pyrenees is confident,
gentle, and affectionate. While territorial and protective of his flock or family when necessary, his
general demeanor is one of quiet composure, both
patient and tolerant. He is strong willed, independent and somewhat reserved, yet attentive, fearless
and loyal to his charges both human and animal.
Reserved: needs time to warm up to people, doesn’t seek attention but not fearful
“Although the Great Pyrenees may appear reserved in the show ring, any sign of excessive shyness, nervousness, or aggression to humans is
unacceptable and must be considered an extremely serious fault.”
Several researchers agree that fearfulness is inherited as a dominant trait. “…shyness is a dominant characteristic in dogs that is normally strongly
selected against ….” (Thorne, 1944). Jackson Laboratory studies (Scott & Fuller, 1965) seem to bear
this out – fearful responses to being approached
and handled by humans were ‘consistent with the
action of a single dominant gene’. More recent evidence from guide dog breeding programs demonstrates that the ‘fearfulness trait is moderately
heritable’ (Goddard & Beilharz, 1982)
The emphasis of the above sentence in the AKC
Standard is not just a guide for judges – it should be
a bible verse for breeders. A shy, nervous (timid) or
human-aggressive Pyr has no place in the ring or in
a breeding program.
Confident: nothing bothers him – takes life in stride
Protective: prevents harm from coming to person or
animal in his territory without initiating aggression
Aggressive: having a tendency to initiate attack
on people or animals or other dogs
In the health surveys returned since 1988, owners
have overwhelmingly described their dogs as “con- The San Francisco SPCA cites three particular
fident”, with additional descriptors of “reserved” or types of shyness most often seen in the shelter dogs.
“protective”, but very few describe their dogs as Social shyness: the dog is fearful of unfamiliar
“shy”, “timid” or “aggressive”. While that is as it
people or certain kinds of people. This dog reshould be, rescues are seeing a large proportion of
acts by cowering or by attacking.
dogs with unacceptable temperaments. With the
rise in popularity of Pyrs as livestock guardian dogs, Context fears: the dog is afraid of certain kinds of
situations –riding in a car, being confined.
more dogs with “feral” dispositions are coming in to
rescue – dogs that are terribly fearful of people. Sound sensitivities: the dog is afraid of sudden
loud noises.
While both uninformed breeders and owners are
responsible for this situation, it does point out the Shyness and fear are problematic traits that can
necessity for more education about proper tem- lead to aggression and biting. The “flight or fight”
perament, and how to get it.
response is heightened and if the shy dog can’t esTemperament has both a genetic and an environ- cape a situation, it may respond by biting.
mental component and while good upbringing can While the first component in raising a dog that is
modify – but not eliminate – incorrect temperament, a confident is parents with confident temperaments,
poor upbringing, particularly in the first four months, environment comes strongly into play during the
can severely damage a correct temperament.
pups’ first eight to twelve weeks.
So that we have a common basis for comparison, Exposing pups to handling or other mild stressors
here are the definitions used here:
during the neonatal periods (first eight weeks) tends
Shy: fearful, particular of new situations or people to produce more relaxed and less easily stressed or
or sudden moves or noises
frightened individuals. (Fox & Stelzner,) Various
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early isolation experiments have demonstrated that
pups reared in restricted, visually-isolated or environmentally-impoverished conditions from weaning
until around 12-14 weeks of age exhibit various degrees of fear of new things and situations. Scott
and Fuller found that pups reared with little or no
human contact for the duration of the socialization
period (first 16 weeks) tend to develop a generalized fear of humans that is difficult if not entirely impossible to overcome subsequently.
he will eventually be seen by a vet who comes to
the farm, he should be taken in the car to the vet or
farm supply store for a weekly weighing. The day
may come when his life will depend on your ability
to get him into a vehicle and have him handled by
a strange vet. As a pup, all of his experiences
should be positive – if he is sensitive about his feet,
use positive reinforcement (treats) to get him to
allow handling. If he doesn’t yet like the car, lift him
into the vehicle while he’s still small enough to do so
and
give him a special treat that he only gets there.
The bad advice heard by some livestock producers to put the six to eight-week old pup with the live- Make the first trips very short to eliminate the
stock and not handle it is guaranteed to produce a chance of car sickness.
pup that is afraid of humans, regardless of its par- For the adult dog to apply discrimination in his
ents’ temperament. A responsible breeder – protectiveness, he has to know what is “normal” bewhether breeding family companions, show dogs fore he can identify “not normal”. In the home or
or livestock guardians – should handle pups as on the farm, he should meet friendly visitors; on the
much as possible from birth until it goes to its new street he should be rewarded for positive reactions
home and the owner should be instructed to con- to friendly people and dogs. A pup that barks at a
tinue handling, even while the pup is with livestock. stranger isn’t being “protective” – it’s being fearful.
In addition to learning to cope with people, pups He probably hasn’t had enough exposure to norlearn how to be a dog during interaction with its mal interactions to show him that he doesn’t have to
mother and littermates during their first eight to twelve be on guard at all times. With proper socialization,
weeks. For an adult dog to be able to correctly in- the adolescent Pyr may start showing protectiveness
terpret the vocalizing and body language of another “on territory” – at home or in the field – while igdog, it has to have learned “to speak dog”, as it noring distractions “off territory” – on the street or
were, from its mother and littermates. In the litter, it at a show. A number of breeder/owners of worklearns the difference between an invitation to play ing livestock dogs successfully show their Pyrs with
and incentive to fight; from mother’s disciplinary no one at the show aware that these are not family
snap, it learns to accept discipline without resentment. companions. The combination of a confident temOwners of livestock guardians sometimes report that perament and early socialization has created dogs
their LGD doesn’t hurt a toy-breed dog that invades that appear “at home” in any environment.
its territory. One explanation may be that these small In the end, retaining the desired “confident, gentle,
dogs may have remained infantilized by their own- and affectionate” temperament in Pyrs while also reers and exhibit puppy behavior. Since a mentally- taining the “attentive, fearless and loyal” part requires
sound adult Pyr won’t hurt a puppy, the small dog is breeding only dogs that have these characteristics
identified as a pup and left uninjured. Whatever the and raising the resulting pups with proper care, trainreason, the discrimination applied by a Pyr to in- ing and socialization. Educating owners is part of
truders has its roots in the litter box.
that equation, but it starts with responsible breeding.
Whether a dog is used as a family companion,
show dog or livestock guardian (or all three) “so- REFS:
Scott and Fuller, Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog ,
cialization” during the 8-16 week period is vital to 1965
developing a confident temperament. As a miniFox MW, Stelzner D. 1966. Behavioral effects of differential early
mum, the pup should allow his feet, mouth and ears experience in the dog. Anim Behav 14:273-281.
to be examined, should stand (or be held) still for Goddard & Beilharz, 1982 Theoretical and Applied Genetics
brushing, learn to ride in a car or a crate in the Volume 62, Number 2 / June, 1982
truck, and should meet friendly people – of both Thorne, F. C., 1944, The inheritance of shyness in dogs. J. Gesexes and all ages - not of his own family. Even if netic Psych. 65: 275-279.
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GPCA Service Dog Awards
TO RECOGNIZE PYRS WHO HAVE SERVED BY GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Service Award is given for a dog acting in his/her ability as a trained seeing eye, hearing, and/or therapy
dog. The dog is usually certified by Therapy Dogs International, DELTA Society or some other recognized
qualifying organization which tracks actual services
of the dog, usually with the same handler. Include
record of length and number of service visits and sites.
Livestock Guardian Dog Award is given for a dog whose
job it is to guard livestock over a period of time. Information must be submitted on stock losses before the
arrival of the Pyr and losses after the arrival of the Pyr.
Distinguished Service Award is for a dog who sought
out and became a “special friend” to someone with a
handicap or disability. The person cannot be the
owner. This action must also be without human input
and acting independent of owner’s direction.
Outstanding Service Dog is for a dog who, acting independent of owner’s direction, saved an animal from a
life threatening event or prevented property from
being damaged.
Outstanding Service Dog is also given for a Pyrenees
who, without human input and acting independent of
owner’s direction, saved a person from a harmful event.
Outstanding Service Dog Award is given for a Pyrenees whose actions, without human input and acting
independent of owner’s direction, saved a person’s
life. (This is the HERO award.)
A description of the event(s) must be submitted in
writing to the Service Dog Committee (Fran Pricehouse serves as Chairman and would be happy to
receive the submission). The story need not be
lengthy but needs to include contact info for the
owner, dog’s name, photo, and pertinent info, and
a description of the service provided by the Pyr.
Sometimes the committee has questions or needs
clarification; the owner is contacted for that info.
The Chairman sends the submissions to the
Committee members who select which dogs have
fulfilled the requirements for an award. The
awards are presented at the following GPCA
National Specialty Banquet. (2010 will be in
Cleveland, OH, area.) Owners of the honored
dogs are encouraged to attend and receive the
award on behalf of their Pyr.
Please submit story and photo(s) of Pyr and description of his/her service by Feb. 1, 2010.
Awards will be presented at the GPCA 2010 National in Lancaster, PA
Send submissions to:
Fran Princehouse, Chm.
GPCA Service Award Committee
7064 Browns Quarry Rd
Sabillasville, MD 21780
Or via email: labrise@earthlink.net
GREAT PYRENEES STANDARD
VISUALIZATION AND COMMENTARY
The Judges Education Committee is pleased to announce that the GPCA's Illustrated Standard (called
the Standard Visualization and Commentary) is now available to all owners, fanciers and breeders.
This 49-page booklet provides a visual portrait of our Standard plus a written explanation of what the
Standard means. It is a vital learning tool for all of us who want to understand more about our breed
and exactly what the Standard requires of the correct Great Pyrenees.
A copy of the Great Pyrenees Visualization and Commentary has been mailed to all persons approved
by the AKC to judge our Breed, Group and Best In Show.
Now you can purchase your
own copy for only $5.00.
Just send your request and check to:
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GPCA Judges Education Committee
2385 South Miller Court
Lakewood, CO 80227
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Order on-line or Mail Order visit the
GPCA Health Committee Store:
www.gpcahealth.org
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GPCA: Health Committee Order Form - 2009
Order From
S h i p To A d d r e s s
please print
Date:
please print
Name:
Name:
Address:
Address:
Please make checks payable to: GPCA Committee
Tel: Day: (
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Mail this order & payment to:
Jean Pero • 23855 S. Miller Court • Lakewood, Colorado 80227
E-mail:
ITEM #
ITEM DESCRIPTION
SIZE
Sweat Shirt: crew neck, 50/50 blend, 1”
Med; Lg; XL;
ribbed cuffs & waist band, art work on left
XXL (add $2.00)
pocket area
COLOR
QTY
PRICE EACH
US $
Lt. Yellow
or Wine
$27.00
Med; Lg; XL;
XXL (add $2.00)
Lt. Blue
or Wine
$45.00
HC-SJ03
Scrub Jacket (warm up jacket): cotton/poly poplin, round neck, snap front
with 2 front pockets, long sleeve with
cuffs (made by Dickies)
Med; Lg; XL;
XXL (add $2.00)
Lt. Blue
or Wine
$34.00
HC-SCST
Set: Scrub
(3 pieces)
Med; Lg; XL;
XXL (add $2.00)
Lt. Blue
or Wine
$75.00
*save on
all three!
HC-MS05
Super Message Center: Black, logo on
case, snap closure, includes post-it notes
& page flags in several colors
4” x 5”
Black
$10.00
Available #’s:
31, 33, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39
$19.95
**Some lower numbers still available
10” x 14”
(suitable for
framing)
Note Cards: Features Pyr seated in
Sports car (blank inside)
6 cards
7 envelopes
$8.50
1
$5.00
6 cards
7 envelopes
$10.00
HC-SW01
HC-SCS02
HC-FSPT
HC-CPC06
Scrub Top: unisex, cotton/poly poplin
pullover, side vents, left patch pocket,
logo on right
Scrub Pants: cotton/poly poplin drawstring waist, one back pocket, no logo sold as set* (made by Dickies)
Top,
Pants
&
Jacket
Print: “Monarch” Limited Edition (only
100 printed)
HC-RFCP
Raffle Ticket for “Reflection Art”
HC-NC07
Note Cards: Features colored pencil
drawing “Reflection of the Heart” &
Poem “thief of the Heart” on each. Raffle
ticket included with purchase
SHIPPING
Orders
Orders
Orders
& HANDLING:
totaling less than $50.00 ..................$7.95
totaling more than $50.00 ...............$10.95
totaling $100.00 or more ......FREE SHIPPING
TOTAL
US $
Sub Total
Shipping & Handling
Total
SPECIAL: For EVERY $25.00 spent, a raffle ticket for the Colored Pencil Drawing & Poem will be included!
Purchase the entire Scrub Set (3 piece) for $75.00!!!
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GPCA: 20
Futurity Nomination Form
Date of Nomination:
Nominator’s Name:
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
❍
LITTER NOMINATION
Breeding Date:
❍ Affiliated Club:
❍ Breeder is a Member of GPCA
Sire:
AKC Reg. No.:
Dam:
AKC Reg. No.:
Owner of Sire:
❍
PUPPY NOMINATION FEE:
$5 For pups nominated by four months old. $10 For pups four months and under five months. $15
For pups five months and under six months — maximum age for puppy to be eligible.
Whelping Date:
Sex: ❍ Male ❍ Female AKC Reg. No.:
AKC Registered Name:
Sire:
Dam:
Name of Breeder:
Name of Owner at the time of judging:
NOTE: Any changes in information which will be included in the Futurity Stake Catalog from that previously
provided the Futurity Director must be received by same prior to close of entries.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON ALL SUBMITTALS AND KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS.
Signature of Breeder, Owner or Agent:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Send fee of $5.00 (see fees for pups over four months old) and complete eligibility of litter or puppy nomination for the Futurity. Make checks payable to:
GPCA Futurity Fund
Mail form with fee to the Futurity Director:
Terr y Denney-Combs
14755 Yucca Street
Hesperia, CA 92345-3319
Questions? Call the Futurity Director at (760) 949-0318 or E-mail: Pyrpacker@aol.com
PM:
Check Number
AMOUNT: $
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BOOK REVIEW:
NAMED FOR SNOW: YUKI AND HER DAUGHTERS
by Sister Mary Wolff-Salin
What a pleasure to read
about Pyrs from the perspective
of their personalities and how
we live with them. Most books
talking about our dogs are instructional, i.e., how to groom,
care for, show, and train, as
well as the history, health issues, and characteristics of
Great Pyrenees. This book is
much more about the joys and
sorrows of living with Great Pyrenees dogs and how
they enhance our lives and our environment. As Sister Mary Wolff-Salin notes: “…the ability to love and
enjoy the presence of a dog breaks the ice that may
have built up within a person and so makes the person more open and loving, not less.” This book is in
honor of a special dog, Yuki, and her legacy.
We also meet Khema, who joined the household as
Yuki’s companion before any puppies were born, and
Tuxie, who was to be the ‘in-house’ stud. The adventures, including showing, breeding, socialization and
therapy dog activities, as well as the individual personality quirks of each of the dogs, and the sometimes upsetting and/or heartbreaking decisions we must make at
times, are presented in a warm, easy-to-read style.
This is a book that gives a different perspective on
owning a Great Pyrenees. For new owners, they are
introduced to the different personalities of the Pyrs, and
ways to live with and enjoy them. For current and past
owners, it presents a déjà-vu, recognizing how our
wonderful dogs blend into and enrich our lives.
I recommend this book to all dog lovers, and especially to Great Pyrenees owners. Its 57 pages are well
laid out, and include colored pictures of the dogs scattered throughout the book. It could be a great addiWe are introduced to the foundation of a new line, tion to include in the puppy package breeders give to
beginning with the hurdles of acquiring a Great Pyre- their new puppy owners.
nees puppy. From Yuki’s puppyhood through her life- The author, Sister Mary Wolf-Salin is a nun who
time at almost 15 years of age, we meet her works as a psychoanalyst and breeds Great Pyrenees
daughters—one from each litter, Neige, Seren and dogs in Massachusetts. She has been a GPCA memChara. Chara produced Pyrta, who in turn has in- ber for 16 years.
troduced Yuki’s great-granddaughter, Kobi.
Reviewed by Christine Palmer-Persen
Check Us Out
On The Web!
clubs.akc.org/gpca
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Items from GPCA
GPCA membership pins
GPCA pamphlets
SPARKLE
by Madelaine C. Wright
$20
$2 donation
New combined pamphlet includes sections on:
• History of the Great Pyrenees
• Is This the Breed for You?
• Buying a Puppy
• Care, Feeding and Early Training
• Official Standard of the Breed
• GPCA Code of Ethics
Single copies only:
• Futurity Stakes Policies
• GPCA Constitution and Bylaws
GPCA decals
$3.50
TO ORDER, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO GPCA:
Pamphlets
Tami Green
3811 Milner Road; Stockbridge, MI 49285
Pins and Decals
Karen Justin
1893 Country Route 1; Westtown, NY 10998-3904
Constitution and Bylaws
Valerie Seeley
247 Woodland Drive; Lincroft, NJ 07738
Futurity Stake Forms
Terry Denney-Combs
14755 Yucca St.; Hesperia, CA 92345
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Available from the membership chairman:
2847 Mark West Station Road, Windsor, CA 95492-9651
TITLE HOLDER BOOKS
(Pictures and three generations of all Pyrs receiving titles for that particular year)
Years 2003-08
$20 each
Years 2001-02
$18 each
Years 1994-2000
$17 each
Years 1988-93
$15 each
Years 1983-87
$10 each
Years 1970-82
$8 each
Years 1967-69, 1960-66, 1950-59
$12 per set
TO ORDER, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO GPCA:
Judy Brown
436 Center Pointe Drive; Cary, NC 27513
VERSATILITY BOOKLETS
Available free from GPCA Versatility Committee
Send self-addressed 6’’ by 9’’ envelope with $1.00 postage to:
2847 Mark West Station Road; Windsor, CA 95492
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GPCA
Bulletin
Stephanie Whitney
762 Highway 113
Rogersville, TN 37857
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