The Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers` Association, Inc.

The Greater Gainesville Dog
Fanciers’ Association, Inc.
November 2014
Newsletter for Dog Lovers
G.G.D.F.A.
P.O. Box 358332
Gainesville, Florida
32635-8332
www.ggdfa.org
General Meeting Dates:
2nd Tuesday each month
PINE GROVE Baptist Church
4200 NW 39th Ave
7:30 pm Gainesville, FL
Board Meeting Dates:
4th Tuesday each month
Club Officers
President — Denise Gaboury
1st VP — Pam Rice
2nd VP — Carol Lamb
Secretary — Christine Martin
Treasurer — Doris Horton
Club Directors
Kathy Davis
John McKamey
Mickey Sterling
Claire Hedrick
Newsletter Editor
Claire Hedrick
Membership Chair
Kathy Davis
Happy Thanksgiving !!
VOLUNTEERS
For January Show 1/24 & 1/25 2015
Sign Up or contact Claire Hedrick
339-6208 or hedric@shands.ufl.edu
GGDFA Newsletter — November 2014
News From AKC
AKC Legislative News
Published www.akc.org
Watch our AKC Pet
Disaster Relief Video!
AKC Club Members have historically been at the forefront of
helping pets after a disaster strikes. Since the creation of
AKC Pet Disaster Relief just a year ago, 169 clubs have donated funds to make AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailers and
greater emergency preparedness a reality or soon-to-be
reality in 22 communities across the country, and we are
working with other clubs and municipalities to deliver even
mo
How can can your club help?
These fully stocked pet emergency trailers help ensure the
right equipment is available to local Emergency Management teams when the unthinkable happens and AKC clubs
are critical to the continuing success of this program. With
more than 5,000 AKC clubs across the nation, we hope to
roll out at least one trailer in every state. It costs as little as
$1,000 for your club to be recognized on a trailer, and it is a
powerful way to demonstrate your organization’s concern
for all pets and build meaningful grassroots relationships in
your community.
For further information please contact the American Kennel
Club Government Relations Department at 919-816-3720
or doglaw@akc.org.
Lee County, FL Considering Rollback of Burdensome Breeder Regulations and Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance Support Needed!
(Monday, November 03, 2014)
At their November 4th meeting the Lee County Board of
Commissioners will be introducing a revised animal control
ordinance that essentially repeals a problematic ordinance
adopted back in February. The revised ordinance will REMOVE the mandatory spay/neuter provisions, the breeder
licensing and inspections provisions, and will reinstate reasonable animal control laws in Lee County. It is critical that
responsible owners and breeders in Lee County let their
commissioners know they SUPPORT these changes.
The Lee Alliance for Responsible Dog and Cat Ownership
has spent the last several months working with Lee County
staff to advocate for these changes. We thank these dedicated individuals for all their work in protecting the rights
of responsible owners and breeders.
What You Can Do:
Please show your support for these positive changes
Watch our New Video
Need help explaining how AKC Pet Disaster Relief works to
your club members or want to find out how to get started?
Our new introductory video explains how to connect with
your local emergency management and roll out an AKC Pet
Disaster Relief trailer for your hometown.
Share the video at a club meeting, send it out in your newsletter, post it on your email list or link to it (http://
www.akcreunite.org/akcpetdisasterreliefvideo/) on your
club website.
Ready to get started?
Need more information or ready to get started? After watching the video, stop by www.akcreunite.org/givingback give
us a call at 919-816-3980.
Sincerely,
Tom Sharp
CEO, AKC Reunite
CONTACT
Lee County Board of Commissioners
Commissioner John Manning (District 1)
E-Mail: dist1@leegov.com
Commissioner Cecil L Pendergrass (District 2)
E-Mail: Dist2@leegov.com
Commissioner Larry Kiker (Chairman of the Board, District3)
Email: dist3@leegov.com
Commissioner: Brian Hamman (Vice Chairman of the Board,
District 4)
E-Mail: dist4@leegov.com
Commissioner: Frank Mann (District 5)
E-Mail: dist5@leegov.com
GGDFA Newsletter — November 2014
A Royal Dog and
Expert Hunter Join AKC Family
(Monday, April 28, 2014)
The Coton de Tulear and Wirehaired Vizsla Gain Full AKC
Recognition
New York, NY — The pack has expanded!
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced today the
Coton de Tulear and Wirehaired Vizsla will be welcomed to
its litter of recognized breeds this year, growing AKC’s family
to 180.
“The AKC is excited to recognize these friendly, outgoing
breeds, giving dog lovers everywhere even more choices to
fit their lifestyle,” said AKC Spokesperson Gina DiNardo.
“While they differ in exercise and grooming needs, both are
sweet, loyal, loving family companions.”
Coton de Tulear
Known as the “Royal dog of Madagascar”, the Coton de
Tulear joins the Non-Sporting group. The breed originated
on the island of Madagascar and was owned only by
nobleman. Cotons are small, sweet dogs with a lot of heart.
They thrive on human companionship and make loyal family
pets. They get along well with children, as well as other
dogs. Their long, cotton-like coat requires regular brushing.
Additional information on the breed can be found on the
United States of America Coton de Tulear Club’s website at
www.usactc.org.
An athletic breed with an excellent nose for hunting and
tracking, the Wirehaired Vizsla joins the Sporting Group. The
breed originated in Hungary as a hunting dog that could
withstand extreme weather and rough field conditions,
which is why they have a long, dense, wiry coat. They are
gentle, outgoing, friendly dogs that make wonderful
companions. Because of their athletic nature, Wirehaired
Vizslas do best with active families. Additional information
on the breed can be found on the Wirehaired Vizsla Club of
America’s website at www.whvca.us.
Both breeds will be eligible to compete in their respective
groups beginning July 2nd of this year.
To become an AKC recognized breed there must be a
minimum number of dogs geographically distributed
throughout the U.S., as well as an established breed club of
responsible owners and breeders. Breeds working towards
full recognition are recorded in AKC’s Foundation Stock
Service® (FSS®). More information on the process can be
found at akc.org.
GGDFA Newsletter — November 2014
Wirehaired Vizla
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
http://twolittlecavaliers.com/2014/11/6-thanksgiving-safety-tips-dogs.html
4. Say no to used Aluminum Foil, Wax Paper, and Plastic
Wrap!
Aluminum Foil covered in Turkey Drippings, Plastic Wrap
from Grandpa’s famous Mashed Potatoes, Wax Paper from
Great Grandma’s traditional Jelly Roll are all very tempting
to your dog. Any used wrapping should either be stored in
the refrigerator during the meal so that you can use it to put
away the leftovers or through out in the garbage and the
garbage bag taken immediately to the garbage can and
sealed tight. You do not want to have to make a trip for
emergency surgery to remove any of these items from your
dog’s digestive tract!
If you live in the mountains or rural area you will need to
keep your garbage can in your garage so that wild animals
are not tempted to get into it.
Thanksgiving is a fun time for family and friends. In all of the
hustle and bustle of cooking and visiting, don’t forget to
keep your pet safe. This Thanksgiving, enjoy the food and
family, but use these tips to keep your dog safe at the same
time.
1. Say no to chocolate!
Chocolate is toxic for dogs. Don’t leave any out on the counter or tables even milk chocolate can prove fatal to large and
small dog alike if they get into too much. Don’t chance it. If
you made a chocolate dessert for the holidays keep it up
high until it is time to serve and even then make sure it is
never left unattended. If you are using bakers chocolate or
cocoa powder in a recipe it is best to keep your dog out of
the kitchen until you have finished the recipe and the area
including the floor has been cleaned. No sense risking it. If
your dog does get into chocolate turn to petMd’s Chocolate
Toxicity Meter to know how to handle the situation.
2. Say no to Cooked Turkey Bones and Skin!
When feeding your dog turkey, be sure to remove and
properly dispose of all cooked bones. Skin should also be
removed as your dog does not need the excess fat which
could lead to pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is not something you
will want to be dealing with when you have family and
friends over or through the busy holiday season.
3. Say No to Raw Dough!
This is one of the few times a year that many families make
their own bread and rolls to go along with their Turkey Feast.
Raw Dough can lead to severe issues for your dog and a trip
to the emergency vet. Either keep your dog out of the kitchen if they are able to counter surf or allow the dough to rise
in the oven instead of the kitchen counter. According to the
Pet Poison Help Line once the raw dough is ingested by your
dog the dough will begin to rise in their stomach! This can
lead to bloat which as many giant dog breed owners know
can quickly lead to the stomach flipping on itself. Bloat is
never something to wait and see with. It requires emergency
help at the vet.
5. Say No to Food Directly Out of the Oven!
While warm treat on a cold day is a great treat for your dog
anything right out of the oven is just too hot for your dog
and should never be offered! Food directly out of the oven
can burn your dog’s mouth. If hot food falls on your dog it
could burn their skin. Make sure they are out of the way
when the food comes out of the oven and out of your way
as you carry hot food to the table. Accidents happen all of
the time and food spills but don’t let it spill on your dog.
Use gates to keep them out of the kitchen or leave them in
their crate while taking food out o the oven or transferring
it to the table.
6. Say No to Overindulgence!
Even foods that are healthy and safe for your dog can cause
stomach upset or worse if you allow your dog to
overindulge. Make a general announcement to your guests
not to feed the dog from the dinner table or offer treats
without your knowledge.
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DON’T FORGOT
CLUB FUN DAY
“FUN MATCH” December 7th
10am—2pm
Oak Hall School Grounds
Members Only **
THE EVENT
Practice rings and guest Judges
Fried Chicken for lunch
Please bring a sidedish or dessert
A Fun “NO WORK” Day
** Guests can be invited
PLEASE RSVP so we buy enough chicken
GGDFA Newsletter — November 2014
REMINDER!!
NO Obedience/Rally Class
THURSDAY 11/27 th
for Thanksgiving Day
A Dog’s Thanksgiving Prayer
by Guest Blogger: Cindy Hoppeson Welcomedog.com
Dear God:
I am thankful for daily walks in the neighborhood and the
park.
Tennis balls are fantastic. So are Frisbees and rawhides and
sticks.
I am thankful for my housemates, the cats. They are fun to
chase and leave excellent snacks in their litter boxes.
NO Conformation Classes
11/20 or 11/27
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Editor Note: I will research dog health issues each
month starting with the most common. If anyone hs
something special you would like researched and published let me know—PLEASE!
Most Common Dog Health Problems
Published pets.webmd.com
I am thankful for naps in sunbeams.
Oh! Oh! I am so thankful for hotdogs.
#1 Ear Infections
I am thankful to have doggie friends to chase and tumble
with.
Cooler days where we romp in the yard and then cuddle up
on the couch to watch Animal Planet are great, too.
Did I mention hotdogs?
I am thankful for training classes. I learned manners and now
I get to go lots of fun places and don’t get shut in rooms when
company comes over anymore because I don’t jump on old
Aunt Edna and knock her down or run through the house
with toilet paper trailing behind me.
I love work shoes. They smell so good that I get a little light
headed when I stick my nose all the way in and take a good
sniff.
My humans and I do things together. They are kind to me and
I feel safe and loved. That is the thing that I am most thankful
for.
Amen
Oh! Oh! Can we go see if there are any hotdogs?
Our dogs are faithful companions, and they depend on us for
good care. To help your canine friend live a healthy life, you
should know some of the most common health problems
dogs face, their signs, and what you can do about them.Dogs
and Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common canine health problem, and they
can be caused by allergies, yeast, ear mites, bacteria, hair
growth deep in the ear canal, and more. Symptoms your dog
may have with an ear infection include:
Head shaking or head tilting
Ear odor
Vigorous scratching
Lack of balance
Unusual back-and-forth eye movements
Redness of the ear canal
Swelling of the outer portion of the ear
Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge
Always take your dog to the veterinarian if you think he has
an ear infection. In most cases, cleaning and medicating the
ear canal will quickly clear up an infection. However, surgery
can be needed for chronic infections or if forceful head shaking results in the rupture of a vessel within the outer part of
the ear.
WOOF! WOOF!
GGDFA Newsletter — November 2014
GGDFA Newsletter
c/o Claire Hedrick
514 NW 127th Street
Newberry, Fl 32669
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
Secretary’s Notice of GGDFA Meetings
The next General Meeting of the GGDFA will be Tuesday,
November 11th, promptly at 7:30 pm PINE GROVE BAPTIST
CHURCH, 4200 NW 39TH AVE, Gainesville, FL
The next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, November 25th
Training Classes
LOCATION:
OAK HALL SCHOOL - Covered and lighted
Tower Road , Gainesville
Obedience/Rally classes— Thursdays 6:00 pm
With Denise Gaboury
Conformation classes—Thursdays 7:30 pm
With Claire Hedrick 339-6208
Newsletter
The views and opinions in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Newsletter Editor or those of the GGDFA Officers
and Board of Directors.
The editor reserves the right to edit or withhold copy that which may be detrimental to the standards of this publication. The
deadline for submission of articles, announcements, and brags to the newsletter is the 15 th of each month. Materials received
after that date will appear in the following month’s publication, depending upon space availability.
You can email the editor at claire@ggdfa.org.
GGDFA Newsletter — November 2014