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SILVER EXPRESS
MAY, JUNE, JULY, 2016
This is a three month edition of the Newsletter due to too much going on and a computer crash slowing
things down! The editor lost everything on her computer so we are hoping you can help rebuild the files
by sending items for the newsletter…..Brags, ideas, pictures, articles, comments, videos, whatever would
be of general interest to the Weimaraner folks. Send to windwalker@powernet.net which is once again a
safe working e-mail address.
Thanks to all of you folks who renewed your membership in San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club. If you
have any ideas, requests or suggestions for our club, please contact Dan McDermott at
dmcderm99@gmail.com.
The April 24th Snake Avoidance Training by “Get Rattled” had a steady stream of dogs learning that
snakes were not fun. There was even coverage by the local news media. We noted an interesting
comment concerning Mackey who participated in last years training. “The Rattlesnake Avoidance
Training Mackey had as a pup paid off when we were jogging on a trail and happened to jog past a
rattlesnake that was in the shade. Mackey saw it and immediately backed far away as it began to rattle.
No one was bitten“! If you hike with your Weimaraner, we would recommend this training.
Our Field training day May 1 was
helpful for those folks who
participated in the Weimaraner
Club of America Shooting and
Retrieving Rating Tests on May 7
at Hastings Island. Even though
the weather brought some rain,
everyone had a good time and the
dogs did not seem to mind. Leia
was “Clean up dog” in the water
retrieve performing 7 blind
retrieves bringing birds in. Bruce
says if Leia would only WAIT in the circle for him to release her, she would have her Retrieving Dog
Excellent title!
We thankthe following people for their efforts in making it a very successful day
Debbie Gross - Ratings Test Chairman & hospitality
Bruce Gross - WCA Representative & field set up
Dan McDermott - Ratings Test Secretary, Gunner & bird planter
Jay Wyman & Martha Zimet - Judges
Connor McDermott - Gunner and bird planter
Bill Bray - Field set up
Joe Murphy - bird thrower and boat operator
Rich Freeman – Bird Thrower
Vanessa Freeman – Food
SHOOTING & RETRIEVING DOG WCA RATING TEST RESULTS – May 7, 2016
NEW TITLE CALL NAME OWNER
SDX, RDX Hunter
Carman Spencer
SDX
Daisy Mae Sandra Sue Mocco
SD
Windi
NSD, NRD
NSD
NSD
NSD
NSD
NSD
NSD
NSD
NSD
NSD
Piper
Willie
Deuce
Anna
Tucker
Margie
Wiley
Sterling
Madison
Cosmo
DOG’S NAME
Regan’s Spring Loaded SDX RDX
Int.Com.CH Rockville’s Orange Flame SDX BN RE SH OAP AJP NFP RATM
CGC, NW SDS-A
Bruce & Debbie Gross CH Rockville’s Tara of Twelve Oaks SD CDX BN GN RA JH RATN NSD
NRD VX
Jessica & Randy Hanson Hanson’s Winsome Piper NSD NRD JH
Robbie McAlexander
CH Rockville’s Willie Mac NSD
Jessica & Randy Hanson Hanson’s Deuce of Hearts NSD JH
Jessica & Randy Hansen Hanson’s to Melt a Frozen Heart NSD JH
Kathleen Schostak
Tucker Schostak NSD
Kathleen & Bill Bray
Int.Com.CH Bray’s My Little Margie Come Runnin NSD CD RATN
Jessica & Randy Hanson Brooksburg’s Right as Rain NSD
Matthew & Natalie Hobbs Rockville’s Splash Hit NSD
Bruce & Debbie Gross
CH Rockville’s Silver Day on the Mound NSD JH RATN
Jessica & Randy Hanson Cosmo Von Hanson NSD JH
On that same weekend, the Vizsla Club of Northern California was also holding an AKC Hunt Test in an
adjacent field so some of the dogs were able to run. Willie Mac and Robbie McAlexander qualified for a
2nd and 3rd leg for his Junior Hunter title. Madison and Bruce qualified for her first leg in Junior Hunter
Advanced.
The two San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club Specialty Shows on May 20 brought a pleasant day at the
Vallejo Fairgrounds where we enjoyed watching the Weimaraners participate in Obedience, Rally and
Show! Best of Breed at both shows was GCH Silveroaks Surfcity Shades of Grey owned by JoAnn &
Bradley Rosenberg M.D. & J. Logan. CH Tophat N VS Crazy Dreamer owned by Robert & Nancy Reimeika
and bred by Debra Hopkins took Winners Dog/Best of Winners both days and Best in Sweepstake. Trax
Seventh Sister v Graenit owned by Esteri Hinman took Winners Bitch at the first show. Chief took Best
Veteran in Sweeps along with an Award of Merit. Fame & Taria Sarkisian took an Award of Merit at the
second show. In Rally, Dan McDermott with Stella scored 99,0 and Taria Sarkisian with Fame scored
97.0! We thank all our club members who helped to put on this event: Deb & Bruce Gross, Dan
McDermott, Dionne Mercer, Mary Petkevich, Sandra Sue Mocco, Sarah Chvilicek, J.T. & Sylvia
Mulholland and everyone else who helped.
The Barn Hunt folks have been mighty active! Redwood
Ratters has put on Training Clinics for Beginners and
Advanced competitors and have been holding Barn Hunts at a course set up at Rockville Ranch (home of
Deb & Bruce Gross) in Fairfield. For more information go to their website at www.redwoodratters.com.
They hold Barn Hunts all over Northern California. Our club members who have been competing are:
Aubrey with Debbie Gross: 7th & 8th leg toward Champion Barn Hunt Title with High in Trial score.
Murphy with Mary Petkevich finished Master Barn Hunt Title
Madison with Bruce Gross finishing Novice RATN title with a 2nd place and High scoring Weimaraner in
Trial.
Margie and Kathleen Bray Finished RATN Novice title.
Chief and Bruce Gross earned two legs toward Champion Barn Hunt Title with a 3 rd place, then a first
place, Double Q Bling and two High in Trials.
Daisy Mae and Sandra Sue Mocco earned a leg toward RATX and a 4th place.
Debbie and Bruce Gross will load up the trailer shortly and head out East for Missouri where they with
Chief & Aubrey along with Mary Petkevich & Murphy will be competing in the Inaugural National Barn
Hunt Championship at Purina Farms, Gray Summit, Missouri September 6 & 7. See
https://www.purinaproclub.com/resource-library/todays-breeder/issue-86/barn-to-run .
The San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club held an AKC HUNT TEST July 10 at Hastings Island. Willie
Mac and Robbie McAlexander finished a Junior Hunter Title. A special thank you goes to the club
members who helped put on this Hunt Test, even if they did not have a dog to run!
MORE BRAGS & WAGS:
FROM SILVERADO WEIMARANERS:
McKenzee earned her 3rd leg towards
her Senior Hunter today at the San
Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club Hunt
Test under judges Cindy Smullin &
Steve Artis! Mac performed a great
honor & retrieve ! Doggy frozen
yogurt & steak for her, Veuve
Clicquot for me! McKenzee earned
her Senior Hunter title at the German
Shorthair Pointer Club of Northern
Sacramento Valley’s Hunt Test July
16 & also earned the extra point she needed for her Versatile Excellent title!
McKenzee is now AM & INT’L GCH SILVERADO TINY DANCER RE SH OJP NAP SD NRD RATI RATO
NW1 SDS-SP SDS – A ThD FO CC VX! We are so proud of her performance and high scores, mostly
8.5’s and 2 8s! Here she is with judges Derrick Mullin & Aaron Fausett. McKenzee celebrated with ice
cream & steak, while we celebrated with Domaine Chandon! Michael
Ayers & shiffra Steele.
FROM ROCKVILLE WEIMARANERSChief and Bruce visited the first
grade class at Cooper School in Fairfield to talk about Pet Therapy.
Each child had a chance to read to Chief who patiently listened! Chief
also recently served as a Court Room Dog and had an interview by a local
Newspaper reporter.
Both Chief and Windi made the 2015 Weimaraner Club of America Top
Show Producers List with four Champions produced from the “San
Francisco Giants” litter. These Champions also gave Windi her BROM title. Stella, owned by Dan
McDermott is listed on the WCA Top Ten Weimaraners Obedience List for 2015.
Daisy May qualified for her SDS-A (Sniffing
Dog Sports-Advanced) Title on May 9. She
is awesome and is now working toward her
Excellent title. Sandra Sue Mocco.
Enzo, owned by Lynnie & Bernie Thompson in
New Mexico took Best of Breed at the
Sangre de Cristo show June 19 beating a GCH
special. Lynnie is having fun showing Enzo
herself!
Sterling owned by Natalie Hobbs took Winner’s Dog at the Coyote Hills show and
at the Contra Costa shows. Natalie is also showing Sterling and they are learning
together.
Fame and Taria Sarkisian received a plaque from Oakland Dog Training Club for his
achievements in 2015. Fame is training for Agility competition and will be out in
the ring soon!
Willie Mac and Robbie McAlexander and qualified for two Advanced Junior Hunter
legs at the SFBWC AKC Hunt Test July 7. On July 24 we entered the NAVHDA
(North America Versatile Hunting Dog Association) Natural
Ability Test consisting of field, tracking and water tests in very hot weather. The
good news is WILLIE PASSED!. The bad news is that he needed to be 16 months or
younger for the ”NA Title” (He is 18 months). But it doesn’t really matter to me. I was
proud of both myself (for getting out of my safety net and entering) and Willie who
just loves the field! SH and Utility training on the horizon! Robbie.
Madison and Windi with Debbie Gross competed in Reno last weekend at the
Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club Obedience Trial. Madison qualified for
2 legs in Rally Novice – her first time in the ring. Windi qualified for her
second leg in Graduate Open with a second place! Both dogs are entered in
Obedience competition in Kentucky which will be a destination after Purina
Farms on their trip.
Zara and Gillian Norris are pictured in the July AKC Gazette magazine doing obedience competition at
the Ventura show. Click here to enjoy your free issue of the AKC Gazette,
Kristina and Pedro Arroyo were married in June on the beach in
San Diego. Our Congratulations and Best Wishes for much
happiness! Debbie & Bruce Gross are proud parents!
Carmen owned by Esteri Hinman finished her show championship
at the Burbank show in Ventura. She is now CH TRAX SEVENTH
SISTER V GRAENIT.
Colby completed his show
Championship title going Winners Dog
and Best of winners at the Oakland
Kennel Club on March 26 & 27. He was shown by Don Thames. Colby also
earned his Open title in Barnhunt on April 2nd at the K9 Ratpack Trial in
Watsonville with a 2nd place run. Colby is now CH HIGHPOINT’S ALL IN,
RATO CA CGC. Colby is owned by Emily Panico and Gary Clarke.
WEIMARANER CLUB OF AMERICA:
SFBWC members did very well at the WCA Western Futurity in Ventura July 1. Best Dog in Futurity
was Colby, CH HIGHPOINT’S ALL IN RATO CA CGC owned by our member Emily Panico. Best Bitch in
Futurity was Country, CH IMAGE’S COUNTRY GIRL SHAKE IT FOR ME, owned by Cindy James-Moore
and sired by Grady, BIS CH Windwalker’s Graeagle CD JH NRD V BROM,owned by member Phil & Arlene
Marshrey. Grady has been gone 10 years, but his frozen sperm continues to produce champions.
COLBY – BEST DOG IN WESTERN FUTURITY
COUNTRY – BEST BITCH IN WESTERN FUTURITY
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
SYLVIA & J.T. MULHOLLAND, Fairfield. Have a Rockville pup named Molly
CLINTON & STACY STREAM, Vacaville. Have a pup named Lexi
TERES MONGRAIN & GARON WYNN, Sunnyvale, Ca Have a Silverado pup named Billy.
ALAN YARRINGTON, Lafayette, Ca. Have a Rockville pup named Sadie.
This group has lots of interested in Field Performance and in trying lots of other things with their pups.
Will be fun watching these dogs grow up!
THE MURPHYS
On June 10 Joe Murphy underwent surgery to remove a tumor in and around his spinal cord. Joe is now
in a wheelchair but is working very hard in physical therapy. There are medical expenses and more
expenses to build ramps and to take out the tub and replace it with a wheelchair accessible shower.
Sara and Joe are two very hard working and loving individuals and parents to three amazing children.
Both are now unable to work due to their circumstances. We are asking anyone who might want to make
a donation to click on the following site for more information and to help in whatever way possible.:
https://www.gofundme.com/saraandjoemurphy
WEIMARANER CLUB OF AMERICA NEWS:
Open Call for Entries Starts July 1 and Ends on September 15 for the WCA Annual Photo Contest.
Voting will run 10/1 – 10/15/16. Winning pictures to be used on the 2017 Calendar.
GuidelineSubject--any situations including Weimaraners
1.
2.
3.
4.
ORIGINAL AMATEUR SINGLE PHOTOS ONLY
Color, if possible
Minimum size 5x7" Maximum size 8x10" (300dpi for digital submissions)
Include name and address on back of photo
5. DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS ARE PREFERRED. (compressed photo) Please include name and address in email and
a backup print with check for payment. WCAphoto70@gmail.com
6. ENTRY FEE $5/photo; $20/5 photos. No limit to entries.
7. Previously entered photos ineligible
8. Entries must be submitted by WCA members only and paid in US funds
9. If using overnight mail, please sign waiver of signature
Send printed photos and checks to: WCA Photo Contest, c/o KellyAn Kwiatek, 45 McKenzie Ave.,East Rutherford, NJ
07073.
WeimaMama1970@verizon.net or 201-220-2809
Weimaraner Foundation Fund Changes
The Weimaraner Foundation Fund (WFF) was established in Sept of 1974. The organization has
never been incorporated. So last summer the trustees made the decision to incorporate. The
incorporation limits the liability for the trustees and standardizes the operations of the WFF by
adhering to corporate bylaws. The newly incorporated WFF had to renew the 501(c)3 status with
IRS and that has been approved.
The incorporation process was handled by a tax attorney. During the incorporation process we
asked the tax attorney to review the funding allocations and donation processes. Two funding
processes were found not to be incompliance with IRS regulations. AKC judges’ education seminars
are not in compliance as the seminars are not open to the public and attendees gain financial
compensation for knowledge learned and applied. Funding the derby stipend for the 1st and 2nd
place derby winners at national field trial is also an activity that is not in compliance. Animal
training is not considered a charitable activity by the IRS except for search & rescue training
which benefits the general public.
The WFF remains an educational and scientific health research organization with the purpose of
educating the public about the Weimaraner Canine breed; supporting rescue organizations as
prevention to animal cruelty; and funding scientific and health research organizations.
Our funds are Rescue, Health, Education and the Birddog Museum. Please visit our web site at
http://www.weimaranerfoundationfund.org for more details on the funds and to make an online
donation. The trustees invite you to support the fund of your choice.
Sandy West, WFF President weimff@gmail.com
Rebecca Weimer, Treasurer dbweimer@aol.com
Debbie Andrews, Secretary furstpless@hotmail.com
Trustees: Ted Grisell, MD, trustee tedgrisell@gmail.com
Cindy James-Moore, trustee imageweims@gmail.com
THE 2016 WCA NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 3-11, 2016 AT
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA.
THE 2017 WCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW AND EVENTS WILL BE HELD JUNE 7-11, 2017
AT PURINA FARMS, GRAY SUMMIT, MISSOURI.
THE 2018 WCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY SHOW, WESTERN FUTURITY/MATURITY AND EVENTS
WILL BE HELD JUNE 11-14, 2018 IN ALBANY, OREGON
DOGGY STOMACH PROBLEMS???
Update: For those of you looking for pumpkin to sooth our upset canine stomachs –
there is a shortage of pumpkin in some stores due to a drought in California. Canned
yams and sweet potatoes are a great substitute as long as they are packed in
water (not syrup) and have no added spices and are pure
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
FIELD EVENTS:
8/6 & 7
IRISH SETTER CLUB OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AKC HUNT TEST:
Hastings Island, Rio Vista. Carol Garcia, Hunt Test Secretary for premium.
luckychamp@aol.com 408 499-6983
BARN HUNTS:
The following Barn Hunt events are put on by REDWOOD RATTERS. All information and entrys are
available on their website at www.redwoodratters.com, (Laurie Cowhig) www.barnhunt.com
7/30 & 31
Rockville Ranch, Fairfield, Ca.
8/5-6-7
Dixon May Fairgrounds, Dixon, Ca.
8/20 & 21
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka, Ca.
8/27 & 28
Fidoletes, Corning, Ca. Dock Diving may also be available.
9/3 & 4
Nevada County Fairgrounda, Grass Valley, Ca. Fun Runs
9/9-10-11
Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, Ca.
9/16-17-18
Solano county Fairgrounds, Vallejo, Ca.
The following Barn Hunt events are put on by ABBA DOGS. All information and entrys are available on
their website at www.abbadogs.lookadalmation.com Lorie Abbott
10/20-22
Harvest Moon Classic Show, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Ca.,
11/12 & 13
Sonoma CountyFairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Ca.
11/25 & 26
Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, Ca.
12/3 & 4
Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, Ca.
AGILITY TRIAL:
11/11-13
SAN FRANCISCO BAY WEIMARANER CLUB ALL BREED AKC AGILITY TRIAL:
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, Ca. Trial Secretary – Abbadogs, Lorie
Abbott 925 784-9316 www.abbadogs.lookadalmation.com for entry.
DOG SHOWS, OBEDIENCE, COURSING, RALLY & AGILITY EVENTS:
Go to www.infodog.com . Click on Show Information, Shows by State, California, Name of Show. Thiw
will bring up information regarding the superintendent and premium list/entry. If you do not have a dog
to enter or just want to watch, it is a great opportunity to see some fine working dogs. NOTE: The
closing date is the date the entry must have been received by the Superintendent or Secretary of the
event. You may enter on line.
8/6 & 7
RICHMOND DOG FANCIERS
Dixon
Show
Closed
8/7
MONTEREY BAY DOG TRNG.CLB. Monterey
Obed/Rally
Closed
8/7
SONOMA CO. AGILITY CLUB
Rohnert Pk. Agility
Closed
8/12 & 13
COUNTYWIDE DOG TRNG.CLB. Petaluma
Agility
Closes 7/27
8/13
MONTEREY BAY COURSING ASC. Hollister
Coursing
Closes 8/10
8/19-21
RENO KENNEL CLUB
Reno
Obed/Rally/Show Closes 8/3
8/20 & 21
NAPA VALLEY DOG TRNG.CLB. Dixon
Agility
Closes 8/3
8/22
HANGTOWN KENNEL CLUB
Shingle Spr. Agility
Closes 8/8
8/23
SACRAMENTO DOG TRNG. CLB. Shingle Spr. Agility
Closes 8/8
8/26-28
MENSONA KENNEL CLUB
Santa Rosa show/Ob/Rally/Agil. Closes 8/10
9/3 & 4
GOLD COUNTRY KENNEL CLUB Grass Valley Show/Obed/Rally Closes 8/17
9/10 & 11
REDWOOD EMPIRE KENNEL CLB. Petaluma
Show/Obed/Rally Colses 8/24
9/15 & 16
LAKE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB
Vallejo
Show
Closes 8/31
9/17 & 18
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE KEN. CLB. Vallejo
Show
Closes 8/31
9/17 & 18
LAKE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB
Vallejo
Obed/Rally
Closes 8/31
9/24
SAN JOAQUIN DOG TRNG.CLUB Lodi
Obed/Rally
Closes 9/7
9/24 & 25
TWO CITIES KENNEL CLUB
Yuba City
Show/Obed/Rally Closes 9/7
10/1
SAN LORENZO DOG TRNG. CLB. Hayward
Obed/Rally
Closes 9/14
10/2
FREMONT DOG TRAINING CLUB Hayward
Obed/Rally
Closes 9/14
10/1 & 2
BONANZA KENNEL CLUB, NV. Carson City Show/Obed/Rally
Closes 9/14
10/8 & 9
DONNER TRAIL KENNEL CLUB Roseville
Show
Closes 9/21
10/8 & 9
SACRAMENTO DOG TRNG. CLUB Roseville
Obed/Rally
Closes 9/21
10/15 & 16
SIERRA TUOLUMNE KEN. CLUB Sonora Show/Obed/Rally Closes 9/28
10/21
DEL VALLE DOG CLUB OF LIV. Pleasanton
Agility
Closes 10/6
10/21
SKYLINE DOG FANC. OF SMC
Pleasanton
Show/Obed/Rally Closes 10/5
10/22 & 23 DEL VALLE DOG CLUB OF LIV.
Pleasanton
Show/Obed/Ral/Ag Closes 10/5
10/29 & 30 SACRAMENTO VALLEY DFA
Dixon
Show/Obed/Rally Closes 10/12
11/4-6
FRESNO DOG TRAINING CLUB Madera
Agility
Closes 10/19
11/5 & 6
VALLEJO DOG TRAINING CLUB Concord
Obedience
Closes 10/19
11/6
TWO RIVERS AGIL CLUB SACTO.Sacramento VS Tracking
Closes 10/27
11/12,13,14 SFBWC AGILITY TRIAL
Santa Rosa Agility
Closes 10/27
11/12 & 13
WINE COUNTRY KENNEL CLUB Napa
Show
Closes 10/26
11/14
KENNEL CLUB OF SALINAS
Napa
Show
Closes 10/26
11/18-20
SONOMA CO. AGILITY CLUB
Santa Rosa Agility
Closes 11/2
11/25 & 26 GOLDEN VALLEY KENNEL CLUB Turlock
Show/Obed/Rallly Closes 11/9
11/27 & 28 SAN JOAQUIN KENNEL CLUB Stockton
Show/Obed/Rally Closes 11/9
12/9
KENNEL CLUB OF SALINAS
Antioch
Show
Closes 11/23
12/10 & 11
SANTA CRUZ KENNEL CLUB
Antioch
Show
Closes 11/23
HINTS FOR TAKING GOOD PICTURES OF YOUR DOG;
Have been seeing lots of great pictures lately. Getting those unique pictures
of your Weimaraner can be a challenge. Thank goodness for the delete button
on my camera! A good picture can be a lucky shot – or the result of some
planning. It’s also having your camera ready when a good shot is available.
Lighting: Avoid using a flash which can spook your dog. It can also cause
those “ghost eyes”! Direct sunlight can cause harsh shadows. Try not to shoot
“into the sun”. Indoors - Find a spot that gets soft, natural, indirect light .
Outdoors - look for an overcast day to provide the best lighting. If the sun is
bright, look for a shady spot. Time of day that’s best – early
morning or several hours before sunset. Look for interesting
light patterns on the Weimaraner silver coat.
Background: Find an uncluttered spot. You don’t want to
wonder what that is in the background! Coloring – our
Weimaraners are basic grey so blend in well with most colors.
Light against dark also gives a good contrast. Decorative
blankets, beds, furniture all work well. Outside, look for open
spaces, a grassy field or lake is good. Also, our Weimaraners
look good with flowers!
Getting Ready: Work off some energy with play or a walk. Wait several hours
after your dog eats.
Posing: Use food treats, clicker or squeaky toy to get attention. Watch the
photographer at the dog show – he throws the toy at the right time to get the
expression he wants. Toss a piece of food for your dog to eat and
when he looks up, there is your expression. A squeaker hidden in
your hand will also give you that curiosity look. Look for the
“unusual”.
Your Position: Get down at your dog’s level – kneel or hold the
camera at hip or knee level. Try different angles & closeups – keep
shooting.
Editing: Sometimes a bit of editing will enhance a picture.
Cropping takes out unwanted area and concentrates on the subject
which improves your picture, particularly when the dog is working
birds in the field. Lightening up a picture with shadows will help with definition but may fade the
color.
Experiment: Try different things – if you get one good picture out of an hour’s work, it is worth your time and
effort. Or, that lucky shot may just happen!
PROTECTING YOUR DOG AGAINST FOXTAILS.
These nasty little grass seed awns grow throughout the West and if inhaled or
poked into our dogs in any area, can cause all kinds of problems, even death.
Their seed heads grow in such a way that once attached, they cannot be backed
out. Intense sneezing or head shaking or licking an area is a signal for
inspection and a probable trip to the vet as they can get into noses, ears, eyes,
mouth, any body opening, between the toes, into the lungs, under the skin, and
they can migrate once in the body to other areas, with the end result being an
abcess, massive internal infection and worse. The dog’s body is incapable of
degrading or decomposing foxtails and their barb can only move forward.
There is a new product out called “OUTFOX”, which basically is a hood which
keeps the foxtail away from the head area. If your dog frequents grassy areas this is a great means of
protection. It is also a good deterrent for dogs who like to mouth rocks and other things. The dog does
not seem to mind wearing the protection. For more information, go to their website at
http://www.outfoxfordogs.com
LEIA LOVES THE OCEAN: Bruce and Debbie Gross took their dogs down to the beach while at the dog
shows in Ventura. Leia was absolutely thrilled with swimming in the ocean. She is a surfer and told
Bruce that she wants to live at the beach! Now that is the way to spend the hot Summer!
TANK HELPS HIMSELF! Joe Murphy was wondering why Tank’s water bowl was always full…..until it was
discovered that Tank had taught himself how to get water out of the refrigerator dispenser!
SAN FRANCISCO BAY WEIMARANER CLUB OFFICERS AND RESOURCES
PRESIDENT;
Dan McDermott
dmcderm99@gmail.com
The opinions expressed in the articles
VICE PRESIDENT. Bruce Gross
Bgross1070@aol.com
in this Newsletter are those of the
SECRETARY:
Dionne Mercer
deniel560@comcast.net
contributors and do not necessarily
TREASURER:
Cathy Gould
cathygould67@yahoo.com
reflect the official policy of the
BOARD:
Sandra Sue Mocco sandrasue13@me
San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR;
Arlene Marshrey
windwalker@powernet.net
WCA RATINGS TEST CHAIRMAN: Dan McDermott dmcderm99@gmail.com
AKC HUNT TEST CHAIRMAN:
Dionne Mercer deniel560@comcast.net
AGILITY/OBEDIENCE CHAIRMAN Debbie Gross
weimmom8@aol.com
SHOW CHAIRMAN
Debbie Gross
weimmom8@aol.com
WEBSITE:
www.sfbwc.org