Winter 2013 - Elkhounds.net

Fall/Winter 2013
17th NECC Specialty Best of Breed
Am.Can.CH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight
Owner: Pat Trotter
Handler: Marjorie Ross
Breeders: N.M. Casavechia & Kevin Richard
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NECC Specialty Results
Spitzarama!
NECC Elections
The Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada held our 17th
Specialty in Sault Ste. Marie ON, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in
conjunction with the Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club shows.
Sweepstakes Judge - Jean Tremblay
Specialty Judge - Bonnie Turner
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May 18, 2013 - SPECIALTY CLASSES
Junior Puppy Male
1 Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Be Cool – 18-Oct2012. Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin
Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark.
Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
Senior Puppy Male
1 Kamgaard Kaministiquia of Wrathwood—23-Jun2012. Breeders: Sally Simmonds, Margaret
Mott. Sire: CH Kamgaard Kodiak Snowbear.
Dam: Kamgaard Kekekabic. Owners: Lynda
Tarnowski, Jim Tarnowski.
Male—
Male—1212-18 month
1 Quiquen Airplay—31-Jan-2012. Breeders: L.
Richard, K. Richard. Sire: Hestsko MJR Air
Marshall. Dam: Kingdom’s Eye Candy. Owner: J.
Paul Woito.
2 Ruterfrem’s Saga Odin at Fanta—24-Mar-2012.
Breeder: Michelle Martin. Sire: Overscaig
Skegness of Ruterfem. Dam: Ruterfem Herbjorg
Tilipan Nika. Owner: Lisa Bank
Bred By Exhibitor Male
1 Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Win Chill - 18-Oct2012. Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin
Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark.
Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
Open Male
1 Hestsko’s Granite Ridge@Syringa - 25-Nov-2009.
Breeder: Dorothy Wallace. Sire: CH Quiquen
Quicksand. Dam: Quiquen Cascades. Owner:
Elizabeth Sykes
2 Quiquen Prairie Campfire - 20-Jul-2011. Breeder:
Michelle Bendickson. Sire: Hestsko’s Prairie
Fireworks. Dam: Applewood’s Christine
Charmaine. Owner: Craig Wilson.
WM
Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Be Cool
RWM Hestsko’s Granite Ridge@Syringa
Veteran Male
1 GCH Quiquen Quartz - 24-Mar-2006. Breeders:
Dorothy Wallace, J. Paul Woito. Sire: Greyplume’s
Tommy Bahama. Dam: Hestsko’s Not For Profit.
Owner: Donna Weeks.
Junior Puppy Female
1 Vin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight – 18-Oct2012. Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin
Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark.
Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
Canadian Bred Female
1 Daggarwoods Majic Kingdom – 18-Oct-2012.
Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin Richard.
Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark. Dam:
Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
Bred By Exhibitor Female
1 Daggarwoods Maku Shiver – 18-Oct-2012.
Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin Richard.
Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark. Dam:
Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
2 Dinor’s Indian Love Call—23-Feb-2009.
Breeders/Owners: Doris Ingles, Joanna Ingles.
Sire: CH. Royal Crown’s Indian Casino. Dam: CH
Dinor’s Katie Pie.
Open Female
1 Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Gamble – 18-Oct2012. Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin
Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark.
Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
2 Quiquen Prairie Chivaree - 27-Jul-2011. Breeder:
Michelle Bendickson. Sire: Hestsko’s Prairie
Fireworks. Dam: Applewood’s Christine
Charmaine.
WF
RWF
VinVin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight
Daggarwoods Maku Shiver
Veterans Female
1 CH Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys - 04-Oct2005. Breeder/Owner: Nicole Casavechia. Sire: CH.
Ellyka’s Raising Arizona. Dam: CH Daggarwoods
Almost An Angel.
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SPECIALS
CH Kamgaard Klearly Kommander Keeno (M) – 11May-2010. Breeder: Sally Simmonds, Margaret Mott.
Sire: CH Kamgaard Kommander in Chief. Dam:
Kamgaard Klearly Grey. Owner: Lisa Bank.
BRACE
1 CH Silverhawk Nordic Chief
Bowerhinton Balalaika
CH Daggarwoods Bjorn Star (M) – 4-Mar-2010.
Breeder: M.N. Casavechia. Sire: GCH Kingdoms
Atomic Energy CGN. Dam: CH Daggarwoods Pardon
Me Boys. Owner: M.N. Casavechia.
BEST OF BREED
CH Silverhawk Nordic Chief (M) - 24-May-2008.
Breeder: Francis I. Orosz. Sire: Royal Crown’s Indian
Casino. Dam: Silverhawk Smoke N Mirrors. Owner:
Vincent Bulman.
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
CH Quiquen Air Pressure (M) - 08-Feb-2011.
Breeders: Dorothy Wallace, Angie Luna. Sire: CH
Quiquen Air Express. Dam: Hestsko’s Party Doll.
Owners: Suzanne Caillier, J. Paul Woito.
CH Hestsko’s Shawn (F) - 25-Jul-2008. Breeder:
Dorothy Wallace. Sire: CH Quiquen Snow Coast. Dam:
CH. Hestsko’s Lucky Charm. Owner: J. Paul Woito.
CH Finnshavn Fanta Kira (F) – 18-Feb-2010. Breeder:
Charlie MacInnes. Sire: Royal Crown’s Indian Casino.
Dam: CH Silverhawk Finnshavn Riitta. Owner: Lisa
Bank.
CH Silverhawk Finnshavn Riitta (F) – 24-May-2008.
Breeder: Frances I. Orosz. Sire: Royal Crown’s Indian
Casino. Dam: CH Silverhawk Smoke N Mirrors. Owner:
Charlie MacInnes.
CH Finnshavn’s Peach Clean Wanda (F) - 08-May2010. Breeder: Charles D. MacInnes. Sire: Royal
Crown’s Indian Casino. Dam: Finnshavn Saltwater
Taffy. Owner: Lisa Bank.
Elgwood’s Ice Diamond (F) - 09-Feb-2011. Breeders:
Christine I. Olson, Gayle Thomas. Sire: GCH Quiquen
Quartz. Dam: Ch. Apple N Thomthom Isabelle.
Owners: Donna Weeks, Christine Olson.
Bowerhinton Balalaika (F) - 10-Dec-2010. Breeder:
Johanna Treena Maun. Sire: Bowerhinton Bright
Knight at Cakirjo. Dam: Bowerhinton Bingo. Owner:
Vincent Bulman.
VinVin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight
Also Best of Winners and Best Puppy in Breed
CH Daggarwoods Bjorn Star
BEST VETERAN
CH Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys
AWARDS OF MERIT
CH Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys
GCH Quiquen Quartz
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
Male - Junior Puppy
1 Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Win Chill
Male – 1212-18 month
1 Ruterfrem’s Saga Odin at Fanta
Female – Junior Puppy
1 Vin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight
BEST IN SWEEPS - Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Win
Chill
BEST OPPOSITE - VineVine-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Female – 77-10 years
1 CH. Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys
BEST IN SWEEPS - CH. Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys
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1973 Can.Am.CH Crafdal Tryg N Thor’s Rock (M)
March 25 - Toronto ON
1981 Can.Am.CH Vikinghund’s Burre (M)
June 13 - Calgary AB
1983 Can.Am.CH. Houndhaven’s Nordic Wrath (M)
November 5 - Toronto ON
1985 Can.Am.CH Houndhaven’s Nordic Wrath (M)
April 18 - Edmonton AB
1987 CH. Mistygrey Angel’s Benjamin (M)
May 9 - Winnipeg MB
1988 Am.CH. Asgaards’ Rave Review (M)
August 30 - Toronto ON
1991
Am.CH. Norgren’s The Pride’s Inside (M)
August 3 - Calgary AB
1993 Am.Can.CH Fantasy’s Eminent Thunder (M)
July 17 - Kars ON
1997 Am.Can.CH Windy Cove Norgren Wild Pride (M)
July 12 - Woodstock ON
1999 Am.Can.CH Windy Cove Norgren Wild Pride (M)
August 22 - Saint John NB
2001 Am.CH Von Conrad’s Cloud Chaser (M)
July 7 - Vernon BC
2003 Am.Can. CH Kamgaard Kapri at Graafin (F)
July 12 - Woodstock ON
2005 Kamgaard Kameo Appearance (F)
June 19 - Dorchester ON
2007 Kestos Kriega (M)
July 14 - Woodstock ON
2009 Am.Can.CH Kingdoms Atomic Energy (M)
July 11 - Woodstock ON
2011 Ch. Daggarwoods Bjorn Star (M)
September 4 - Halifax NS
2013 Vin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight (B)
May 18 - Sault Ste. Marie ON
NECC ELKHOUND NATIONAL WAS
AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT
The Canadian Elkhound National at Sault Ste Marie on
May 18, 2013 was held in conjunction with the Sault
Ste Marie Kennel Club shows on May 17-19, turning out
to be a fun filled reunion event for several elkhound
owners, handler, and lovers! I was one of the South of
the border participants, but didn’t put as many miles as
most of the Canadians to get to the Soo!! I am about
300 miles from the show site, living near Green Bay WI.
Doris Ingles was the next farthest American, living in
Kimball, Michigan, about 344 miles for her. She was
only at the National, but it was good to see her, even for
the short time. Linda and Kevin Richard rounded out the
American entries. They came from near Pittsburg PA,
almost 700 miles. It was definitely worth their while as
they co-own a pretty nice litter with Nicole Casavechia
and they took home quite a few ribbons for the 7 shows!
The closest Canadian was Donna Weeks …
she had the toughest job of all. She pretty
much set the entire National up.
The closest Canadian was Donna Weeks. Being the
closest didn’t mean she had it easy. In fact, she had the
toughest job of all. She pretty much set the entire
National up. There wasn’t anyone close to her to help
with all the local details.
She did an outstanding job,
as the show went very
smoothly and I think
everyone had a great time.
Paul Woito would be next
closest to the show site, if
he lived all year round in
Canada. But, he is now
able to leave the cold north
for the warmth of Texas
until the leaves come out
again up north!
male pup, which went Best Puppy. I met her husband,
who is just as nice as all the other wonderful Canadian
Elkhound people I have met.
Lisa Bank and her daughter Arielle were busy showing in
the ring as they brought quite a few to show. Getting a
Group One with her Keeno made traveling 402 miles
worth the trip!
Charlie MacInnis came along to help Lisa show and see
everyone. I asked my Corgi friends, the Tesches, if they
knew Charlie. With huge smiles they said they have
been to his place, way back in the woods (American for
bush!!) Charlie you are known, respected and loved in
many different places!
Vincent Bulman, his wife,Terri, and his son Chris drove
509 miles. But they had a huge motel story to take back
with them (more later). I had met Lisa, Arielle, Vincent
and Terri the last time I was here. We had a party at
Donna’s. As I said previously, all the Canadian
elkhounders I have met make you feel right at home.
Gary Vetter has kept telling me to come on up to
Canada, the people are wonderful. The more I come the
more I agree with him.
We had 2 come 494 miles from Ottawa. Liz Sykes was
back in the show ring after a few years. She showed
much better than she claimed to be able to. She still
says she enjoys watching better than showing, but her
Ridge looked very nice out there. He took Reserve
Winners dog at the Specialty. Ridge is Liz’s new
Champion at home, just as all our dogs are, whether
they officially earn the title or not. Ridge earned his Am
Ch rather quickly. Liz will not be able to get to many
shows; we will see if he becomes an official Can Ch, or
just one in her heart!
The other Ottawan, Craig Wilson, owns the brother, Flint,
to my Prairie dog, (co-owned by Paul Woito). Flint and
Prairie are from the Miracle litter … the litter that
Michele Bendickson’s Boomer sired naturally after he
was deemed to be sterile by some pretty high up vets.
The Western part of Ontario was represented by Linda
Guess that is one example of why they call it
and Jim Tarnowski who live near Thunder Bay. They had “practicing” medicine! Nothing is ever for sure in
one of the prettiest trips along the north shore of one of medicine, canine or human. I know Flint earned at least
my favorite Lakes, Lake Superior. (My Gitcheegumee is one major by going BOW the last show.
named after that lake.) Jim and Linda traveled about
445 miles according to MapQuest (where I got all the
mileage). It was so nice to see Linda again; she is the
The winner of the longest drive was
same bubbly wonderful person I remember. I have
Nicole Casavechia … but she also took
shown under her as a judge, but never shown against
home the most ribbons!
her. She is a heck of a handler, and has the cutest little
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NECC ELKHOUND NATIONAL AN
INTERNATIONAL EVENT (concluded)
The winner of the longest drive was Nicole Casavechia
coming 1382 miles from Nova Scotia. But, she also took
home the most ribbons, so it was well worth the drive for
her! She had a Best in Show in all breed, a Best puppy in
show, a Group 1, Group 2, Best puppy in Group twice. Her
puppy Fluff took BOB in the Specialty. As you see she did
rather well … and I may have missed something.
Elkhounds were very well represented in the 6 all-breed
shows. We had 4 Group 1s, 2 Group 2s and 2 Bests in
Show. In the puppy class, we had One Best Puppy in
Show, and 4 Best Puppy in Group. The Elkies ruled, as it
should be!
I do have to do a little bragging. My Prairie dog, Quiquens
Prairie Chivaree co-owned by Paul, did get 2 BOS, earning
2 majors and 6 points. So we will have to send her back
up north! The next brag is bigger. I am fortunate to co-own
a two-time BIS dog. GCH Quiquen Quartz was shown by
Donna Weeks, who has had him the most. She was able
to hold the leash while he was given the BIS nod by the
judge while the rest of us were jumping and clapping.
Donna was cool as a cucumber! That was a fun day!
We had a raffle to help with expenses for
the next National. We raised over $500 …
most of the prizes were donated …. Not
only did 2 countries come to show, we
had donations from both countries.
We had a raffle to help with expenses for the next
national. We raised over $500, which will really help. This
year most of the prizes were donated by many different
people. This is the second part of the “International Part”
of the show. Not only did 2 countries come to show, we
had donations from both countries. The elkhound
community is a very giving community. Lisa Bank and
Royal Canin were major sponsors, and prizes were
donated by John Olson, (Wisconsin), Dot Wallace, (Texas),
Vicky Zumwalt (Arizona). The raffle items were from all
over Canada. There were many wonderful items, Donna
Weeks did a wonderful job getting all the prizes together,
and did a lot of donating herself. Please make sure you
thank her the next time you see her. It was a lot of hard
work on her part to make this such a success for all of us.
We didn’t spend our entire time showing. Friday night we
had a wine and cheese and lots of other food to enjoy and
we caught up with each other. Saturday after 2 all-breed
shows, we had our National, and then went upstairs to a
very good meal and award ceremony. Then we ended the
raffle.
Sunday, after two all-breed shows, we went down to the
waterfront and gave several people the great opportunity
to see our dogs. Some went for a rather long walk; some
went half way and stopped to enjoy the scenery. I would
tell people if they knew what kind of dog I had they could
get a treat … a few actually knew. Liz Sykes thought I was
getting a dog treat as I dug in my pocket. But, I really did
have people candy! After letting the general public know
what a great breed we have, we went to eat at Doc’s
Riverfront. Good food, good conversation, good company.
Monday, after showing, we all went our separate ways. I
was one of first ones home, only having 300 miles to go!
But, before I leave you, you need to hear the Motel Story
that Vincent told us. This is the same motel we had our
Judge Bonnie Turner in. It seems an exhibitor with Min
Pins (little dogs) was wakened up during the night by her
dogs growling. She got up and saw a snake on the floor …
not just a little snake, a python!! ON THE FLOOR IN HER
ROOM! I would not have been happy. My first thought was,
it could have had those dogs for breakfast! The lady called
the front desk asking for help. Someone came up with a
broom and big dustpan. They swept it into the pan, with
most of it hanging over, and carried it outside and, listen
to this: believe it or not, they LET IT GO in the parking lot.
Vincent was walking his dogs the next morning and guess
what he came across! You guessed it – the same dang
snake. The police were called then and I am not sure
where the snake went from there. Liz Sykes thought I
should make up a story about how our Judge Bonnie
saved the day by getting the snake single-handed.
However, after telling Bonnie about the snake in her
motel ( which she had checked out of already) Bonnie
told us she was not only afraid of snakes, but worms. So I
figured anyone who really knew Bonnie would never
believe the story!
Oh and by the way, judge Bonnie Turner is from Georgia in
the US. The Sweeps judge,
Jean Tremblay, is a
Canadian, so it was an
international judging panel
too.
It was a true international
show well worth going to.
Chris Olson
(photos of Donna & Chris
courtesy of Lisa Bank)
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Thank you to all who so generously donated to our Trophy Fund.
John Olson (Wisconsin) - original artwork for prizes
Chris Olson (Wisconsin) - organization of silent auction
Vicky Zumwalt (Arizona) - donation of prizes
Elgwood Elkhounds - donation of prizes and silent auction items
Renate Rendell - framing of prizes
Roberta Mattthews - completion of Elkhound cross-stitch for prizes
Dorothy Wallace - donation of prizes and silent auction items
Liz Sykes - donation of silent auction items
Pet Valu
Royal Canin - sponsorship and prizes
Sheri Dillabough and Sylvia Shaw - ring stewards
Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club
Kathy Lake - judge liaison
Lisa Vine
Coleen Wilkinson - show secretary and show superintendent
Clive Wilkinson - judges transportation
Algoma Dog Fanciers
Paul Woito - ‘importation’ of prizes from Arizona & Texas
Richard Lake - judges transportation and ring steward
Foremost Pet Foods
Anne Boychuk, Ruterfem Reg’d Elkhound - catalogue ad
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Lisa & Keeno in the Hound Group, then in for Best In Show.
Charlie set up the xx-pen and got stuck
inside so he crawled out the dog door!
Best of Breed ring
- all breed show
Goodie bags! Thanks to Royal Canin
Nicole with
one of her
puppies
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DOG WALK PARTICIPANTS
Back row from left: Arielle Bank, Terri Bulman, Craig Wilson, Christine Olsen
Front row from left: Charlie MacInnes, Jean Tremblay, Lisa Bank, Vincent
Bulman, Donna Weeks, Liz Sykes, Paul Woito.
Photo at top of page - Vincent Bulman
Dog walk candid photos - Liz Sykes
Group placements for Norwegian Elkhounds
at the Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club shows
Sault Ste. Marie ON, May 2013
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May 18-20, 2013
May 18, 2013
Show #1
1st in Group 2 CH Daggarwoods Bjorn Star (M) – 4-Mar-2010. Breeder: M.N. Casavechia. Sire: GCH
Kingdoms Atomic Energy CGN. Dam: CH Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys. Owner: M.N. Casavechia.
Best Puppy In Show Vin-Melca’s Daggarwoods Delight – 18-Oct-2012. Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia,
Kevin Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark. Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
Show #2
1st in Group 2 CH Kamgaard Klearly Kommander Keeno (M) – 11-May-2010. Breeder: Sally Simmonds,
Margaret Mott. Sire: CH Kamgaard Kommander in Chief. Dam: Kamgaard Klearly Grey. Owner: Lisa Bank.
Best Puppy In Group 2 Kamgaard Kaministiquia of Wrathwood—23-Jun-2012. Breeders: Sally Simmonds,
Margaret Mott. Sire: CH Kamgaard Kodiak Snowbear. Dam: Kamgaard Kekekabic. Owners: Lynda Tarnowski,
Jim Tarnowski.
May 19, 2013
Show #3
Best in Show GCH Quiquen Quartz - 24-Mar-2006. Breeders: Dorothy Wallace, J. Paul Woito. Sire:
Greyplume’s Tommy Bahama. Dam: Hestsko’s Not For Profit. Owner: Donna Weeks.
Best Puppy In Group 2 Kamgaard Kaministiquia of Wrathwood—23-Jun-2012. Breeders: Sally Simmonds,
Margaret Mott. Sire: CH Kamgaard Kodiak Snowbear. Dam: Kamgaard Kekekabic. Owners: Lynda Tarnowski,
Jim Tarnowski.
Show #4
2nd in Group 2 and Best Puppy In Group 2 Daggarwoods N Kingdoms Win Chill - 18-Oct-2012. Breeder/
owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark. Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell
Babs.
May 20, 2013
Show #5
Best in Show CH Daggarwoods Bjorn Star (M) – 4-Mar-2010. Breeder: M.N. Casavechia. Sire: GCH Kingdoms
Atomic Energy CGN. Dam: CH Daggarwoods Pardon Me Boys. Owner: M.N. Casavechia.
Best Puppy In Group 2 Daggarwoods Maku Shiver - 18-Oct-2012. Breeder/owners: NM Casavechia, Kevin
Richard. Sire: Vin-Melca’s Top O’ The Mark. Dam: Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs.
Show #6
2nd in Group 2 GCH Quiquen Quartz - 24-Mar-2006. Breeders: Dorothy Wallace, J. Paul Woito. Sire:
Greyplume’s Tommy Bahama. Dam: Hestsko’s Not For Profit. Owner: Donna Weeks.
Maria Van Dyck
Wolfsheim Reg’d (perm)
passed away
August 11, 2013
Keith Green
Roymark Reg’d (perm)
passed away
March 8, 2013
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Maria VanDyck – Wolfsheim Reg’d (perm)
Maria Adriana (Tak) VanDyck of Tillsonburg passed away peacefully at the Tillsonburg District Memorial
Hospital on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Jan VanDyck (2008).
Loving mother of Peter VanDyck (Corinne) of London. Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Caleb VanDyck
both of London. Maria will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews Tony DeVeit, John DeVeit, Paul DeVeit,
Leona VanDyke, Jane Maloney, Benita VanDyke and Marcella DeVeit. Predeceased by her sister Hendrika
Antonia and her husband Johannes DeVeit. A Memorial Service for Maria was held at the Tillsonburg Christian
Reformed Church on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
From Mary & Joe Meaden:
We met Maria and Jan in 1997 when they introduced us to the world of Norwegian Elkhounds. Before we got
our first elkhound, Wolfsheim's Dawn is Rising, we were rigorously interviewed by both Maria and Jan. Part of
passing "the test" was meeting and getting the approval by their pack leader, Sylvie. Fortunately for us, we
passed and were able to get a Wolfsheim elkhound. At the time, Jan teased us by saying that we would love
this elkhound so much that he just knew we would be back for a second one. And he was right. Three years
later, we got our second elkhound, "Wolfsheim's X Edition". Sadly, both have passed away but we continue to
this day to have elkhounds in our home, thanks to Maria and Jan. We enjoyed our contact with them very
much...and we very much feel that the Wolfsheim elkhounds were a special line indeed. We think of Maria
(and Jan) fondly.
Keith Green – Roymark Reg’d (perm)
From Vincent Bulman:
It is with sadness that I report the passing of Keith Green a member of the Norwegian Elkhound Club of
Canada. Keith passed away on March 8, 2013 after a brave battle with cancer. He and Sheri kept attending
dog shows until a few months before his passing.
I met Keith and his wife Sherri, at the St. Catharine’s and District Kennel Club show several years ago. They
came up and introduced themselves as former breeders and owners of Norwegian Elkhounds. They had
come to have “a look” after several years without dogs. Several months later, they attended the Seaway show
with puppy Corey. We became friends. Keith was competitive and never shied in giving me his opinion when
asked or not. Keith, Sherri and Corey attended the Elkhound Booster in Sault Ste. Marie in May 2012. By the
time of the Elkhound owners get together in Oakville of November of the same year, the Greens attended with
their new addition, a female, Dani. With dogs milling about, we played the wonderful game of getting our
leashes untangled. Keith would often talk about his affix Roymark (perm) registered and his success with his
dogs both Elkhounds and Vizslas in the past. At the time of his passing, he and Sheri were looking forward to
a retirement of showing their two Elkhounds. I cannot go to a dog show without thinking of him and his dry
humour.
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ELKHOUNDERS @ SPITZARAMA
Back from left: Charlie MacInnes, Tom
Macbeth, Paul Woito. Front: Maureen
Griffin, Arielle Bank, Lisa Bank, Maude
Bicknell, Nadine Shpikula, Vincent Bulman
The Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada held a Booster
in conjunction with the Trillium Dog Fanciers first ever
SPITZARAMA during the weekend of November 1-3, 2013
in Lindsay, Ontario! Spitzarama Judge was Mr. Kenneth
Edh, Stockhom, Sweden.
The following breeds were eligible to compete in the
Spitzarama: Finnish Spitz, Norbottenspets, Norwegian
Elkhound, Norwegian Lundehund, Akita, Alaskan
Malamute, Karelian Bear Dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog,
Eurasier, Greenland Dog, Samoyed, Siberian, American
Eskimo Dog (Toy), Pomeranian, American Eskimo Dog
(Miniature), American Eskimo Dog (Standard), Chow
Chow, Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz, Keeshond, Schipperke,
Iceland Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Swedish Valhund,
Finnish Lapphund.
Our 17th NECC
Specialty winner
repeated her win at the Spitzarama - AmCanCH Vin-Melca’s
Daggarwoods Delight placed 1st in this inaugural event, and also
won the NECC Booster, held on Sunday, November 3. She
earned group placements at each of the shows: 1st in Group on
Friday, November 1, 4th in Group on Saturday, November 2 and
3rd in Group on Sunday, November 3.
Spirtzarama Show photo courtesy of Nicole Casavechia; all other photos courtesy of Lisa Bank
Single Track on the Freedom Trail
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25th
Make plans to attend the
Norwegian Elkhound Association of America National Specialty!
Your Host, the Norwegian Elkhound Minutemen Association (NEMA) has been working hard to make this a
Great week! THE GREY COATS ARE BACK!
The week begins with NEMA's Specialty and Trials. Then back to back Agility Trials. Followed by NEAA
Specialty with Obedience and Rally Trials, Futurity/Maturity, Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes,
Conformation, Auction, Seminar, Banquet and Annual Meeting. There will also be supported entries on
either end. All judges to be announced.
On the weekend before there will be Revolutionary Battle Reenactments in Concord, Mass. just up the road
to the East. Won't they be surprised to see the Gray Coats! Anyone wanting to stay up late can see Paul
Revere's Midnight Ride.
Schedule of Events
• April 21, 22 - NEMA Specialty including Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Juniors and Banquet
• April 23 - NEMA and NEAA Agility Trials
• April 24 - Workshop with Pat Hastings A Glimpse at Structure in Action
• April 24 - 26 - NEAA National Specialty including Conformation, Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes, 4 6 month Puppy competition, Obedience, Rally, Juniors, Futurity, Maturity and Banquet
Show Superintendent / Premium List Info
Show Superintendent for all events is Barb Budny - Caper LLC http://www.caper-dogs.com/
You will be able to download the premium from their website when available. Entry fees will be $28 first
entry. $22 additional entry. $22 Sweepstakes, Veterans, Puppy classes, and Bred By Exhibitor. Junior
Showmanship is free. $18 for 4-6 month class.
Entry deadline is April 1, 2014 for all events.
Hotel Info & Reservations:
Holiday Inn Boxborough
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, Mass 01719
1-800-972-3381
You Can Book Rooms On-line - Holiday Inn Boxborough, MA
Enter your dates and the Group Code ELK before you press the Check Availability button to take advantage
of special event pricing for NEAA specialty attendees.
Check the NEAA website for updates http://www.neaa.net/2014/index.html
DOGS ON THE INTERNET
Barn Hunt … a new event and
several Elkhounds in the midwest
and the Pacific Northwest are
competing. Watch the video of the
Great Dane. At the level he is
competing in (senior). There could be anywhere from 1-5 rats. http://barnhunt.com/
Channel 4 TV's documentary on how dogs behave when left alone did produce one scientific finding that turned
conventional canine wisdom upside-down. Instead of gauging a dog’s mood by its waggy tail, we should be looking at
its ears. A heat-sensitive camera showed that when a dog is miserable, his right ear gets hot: negative emotions are
processed on the right side of the brain, causing a rush of blood. When he’s happy, his left ear warms up instead.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2459651/Why-poochs-right-ear-sizzling-hot-hes-miserable-ChristopherStevens-reviews-nights-TV.html#ixzz2hqIHguzX
The five-year project of publishing CKC stud books since 1985 is now complete. This makes the studbook library
100% "up to date”. http://www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?
tabid=201&NewsID=757&prevID=201&utm_source=October+2013+Newsletter++Eng&utm_campaign=October+2013+e-newsletter&utm_medium=email
Anyone can order up to 50 copies of each of CKC’s Dog-Friendly Booklets for FREE! These fun and colourful CKC
publications are ideal for teaching people everything they need to know about their furry friends in the
neighbourhood. http://www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?
tabid=201&NewsID=758&prevID=&utm_source=October+2013+Newsletter++Eng&utm_campaign=October+2013+e-newsletter&utm_medium=email
Researcher scans dogs in an M.R.I. scanner — completely awake and unrestrained – to determine how dogs’ brains
work and, even more important, what they think of us humans. Now, after training and scanning a dozen dogs, my
one inescapable conclusion is this: dogs are people, too. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/opinion/sunday/
dogs-are-people-too.html?WT.mc_id=NYT-E-I-NYT-E-AT-1009-L11&nl=el&_r=1&
Doggie Weight Watchers – With waistlines expanding, some chubby dogs are being sent to fitness programs to get
slim and trim. http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/09/25/garden/100000002419571/doggie-weightwatchers.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130926
Professor Hannes Lohi's research group at the University of Helsinki and Folkhälsan Research Center has identified a
mutation causing chondrodysplasia in Norwegian Elkhounds and Karelian Bear Dogs. A genetic test can now be used
to identify mutation carriers in the two affected dog breeds. The study was published on the scientific journal PLOS
ONE on 25 September 2013. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130926/Researchers-identify-mutation-inITGA10-gene-that-causes-chondrodysplasia-in-dog-breeds.aspx
New Devices Mind Pets While Owners Are Away http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/12/technology/personaltech/
new-devices-mind-pets-while-owners-are-away.html?nl=technology&emc=edit_ct_20130912&_r=1&
Yawn and Your Dog Yawns With You – Contagious yawning between owners and their dogs may be a sign of social
bonding, experts say http://pets.webmd.com/news/20130807/yawn-and-your-dog-yawns-with-you?
ecd=wnl_dog_091813&ctr=wnl-dog-091813_promo_3&mb=
The SAGE Foundation for Dogs Who Serve http://www.sagefoundationfordogs.org/sage.html
Woman saves stolen dog (Norwegian Elkhound) and reunites him with his family http://
www.lifewithdogs.tv/2013/10/woman-saves-stolen-dog-and-reunites-him-with-his-family/
Watch moose charge in Gaspé, Quebec http://www.snowaddiction.org/2013/11/trapped-moose-runs-past-skiers-inchest-deep-snow-this-is-impressive.html
15 Signs you’re a seasoned dog owner (I resemble that remark!) http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicam168/15-signsthat-youre-a-seasoned-dog-owner-fx4i?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=buzzfeed
Do Dogs Know The Difference Between Dogs and Other Animals? Dogs seem to recognize other dogs, regardless of
their breed, size, or shape. http://
www.psychologytoday.com/blog/
canine-corner/201310/do-dogsknow-the-difference-between-dogsand-other-animals
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Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada
Officers & Board of Directors — 2012-13
President - Nadine Shpikula
Vice-President - Donna Weeks
Secretary - Donna Surman
Treasurer - Liz Sykes
Board of Directors - Nicole Casavechia, Gail Klinck, Carole Mielke, Maude Bicknell
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Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada membership
information and forms are available on the Club’s
website at http://elkhounds.net/necc
Please download the form &
mail with your cheque to:
Liz Sykes, Treasurer
481 Avalon Place
Ottawa ON K1G 4C8
From The President
Hi folks,
A thank-you to those who attended the Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada National SPECIALTY
and the Elkhound Weekend in Sault Ste. Marie on May 18, 2013, and to those who attended the
Elkhound Booster at the Spitzarama show in conjunction with the Trillium Dog Fanciers shows in
Lindsay ON, November 1-3, 2013.
Nadine Shpikula
President
Call For Nominations
President
Vice-President Secretary
Board of Directors (4)
Treasurer
The composition of the Board must reflect participation from all four of the six regions of Canada:
British Columbia, Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic and Yukon/NWT
Please submit your nominations by email to Liz Sykes nynorsk@rogers.com
Deadline for nominations to be received is Tuesday, December 10, midnight (pacific time).
Ballots, if required, will be sent by email before December 15, 2013.