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The Poodle Papers
Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Spring 2008
Best in Show
April 2008
National Specialty- Salisbury , Md.
Ch. Randenn TriStar Affirmation
(Ch.Eaton Affirmed x Ch Randenn Tres Chic )
Breeder: Dennis McCoy& Randy Garren & J&J Lacey
Owners: Martin & Toni Sosnoff
Handler: Timothy Brazier
Judge- Maria Aizcorbe
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Coming Specialties
P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS
* Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James
2008
Orlando Poodle Club, Inc.-06/19
Judge-Mr. Jon J. Thompson
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club-06/ 21
Obedience & Rally Trials
Judges - Ms. Lynn Tamms
Mrs. Minta (Mike) Williquette
PC of Mohawk Valley 6-28
Judge: Toys- Margaret Reed
Mini’s and Standards Catherine Digiacomo
July
Poodle Club Of Southern Cal.-07/03
Bluebonnet Poodle Club -07/17
JUdge-Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
JUdge-Mr. Ralph M. Lemcke
Columbia Poodle Club, Inc.-07/18
Judge_Mr. Darryl Vice
Columbia Poodle Club, Inc.-07/18
JUdge-Ms. Judi A. James
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club - July 25
Judge - Ralph Lemke
Greater Pittsburg PC 7-30
Judge: Joan Scott
September
JUdge-Dr. Roger S. Pritchard
Poodle Club Of Southern Cal-09/05
Judge-Ms. Beverly Jean Nelson
San Diego Poodle Club -09/06
Judge-Mr. Harwood, Ms. Melanie, Blackburn, Lancshire, EN BB1 9DS
San Diego Poodle Club -09/07
Judge-Mrs. Rita Holloway
Quinnipiac Poodle Club-09/19
Judge -Jordan Chamberlain
PC of Mohawk Valley 9-26
Judge- Carol Beattie
October
Greenspring-October 9
Judge-Lydia Hutchinson
PC of Central Californina 10-1
Judge: Charles Arnold
Great Lakes PC of Chicago 10-4
Judge:Maria Aizcorbe
Great Lakes PC of Chicago 10-5
Judge: Luis Aizcorbe
PC of Central Californina 10-18
Judge:Helen Lee James
PC of Oklahoma City
Judge-Kent Delaney
November
Central Carolina PC-11-13
Judge: Lydia Hutchinson
August
Columbine State Poodle Club, Inc.- 08/15
Judge-Mr. Raymond P. Stevens
Heart of America PC 8-20
Judge: Gale Yamaguch?
Western Reserve PC 8-21
Judge:
Hub PC of Orange County
Judge: Gale Yamaguch?
Puget Sound Poodle Club, Inc.-08/23
* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen
Lee James at horselesscarriage8@earthlink.net I list
only the shows that she sends me the information on. If
the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee.
Leslie
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The Poodle Papers
Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Spring 2008
2008-2010
Officers & Committees
President:Jack MacGillivray
1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson
2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James
Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill
poodleclubsecy@aol.com
Record. Sec.: Joan Scott
Treasurer: Scott Olund
Variety Representatives
Toy:Nancy Hafner
Mini: Luis Aizcorbe
Standard.: Michael Wahlig
President’s Message:
Dear Member:
May I be the first to congratulate the Club on its National Specialty just completed in
Salisbury, MD. It was another exciting and ever expanding series of events. We missed
those of you who were unable to attend. I am always stunned to see the number of volunteers that sacrifice to put on the show and to operate the Club, some working nine days or
more in Salisbury.
Publicity: Del Dahl
AKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler
Show Committee
Chairperson: Glenna Carlson
Performance Events
Obedience Chairperson-Linda Morris
Performance Events Agility ChairpersonDebbie West
WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairperson- Joyce Carelli
As most you are aware, the Club just completed its biennial election, and we have a new
slate of Officers and Board who took office during the annual meeting on Friday. As
the incoming President I wanted to convey to you, the members, the sense of awesome
responsibility which I feel is owed to you. PCA has traditionally been the leading Breed
Club, and we have accomplished tremendous things over many years as a result of the
selfless dedication and diligence of so many members. I’m very proud to be a member of
PCA, and am very proud of its accomplishments.
Public Education Coordinator
Arlene Scardo
I’m also writing to let you know a few of our priorities in the coming months, all of which
I believe will better serve our membership, breeders, the judging community, and the public with regard to Poodles.
Judges Education
Bill Cunningham- dacunbirds@bellsouth.
net
Affiliate Club Council:
Hlen Lee James
PCA Foundation:
Exec. Director Tom Carneal
Genectic Anomalies Committee: Director
Tom Carneal
PCA Poodle Rescue Central:
Sally Poindexter
poodelclubofamerica@yahoo.com
Poodles in America:
Editor:Betsey Leedy
Breeder Referral:
Poodleclubofamerica.org
Connie Green-314-997-2711
PCA Home Page til June 1, 2008
Mia DiBenedetto & Leslie Newing
pcaupdateinfo@yahoo.com
www.poodleclubofamerica.org
PCA Information
Hal Kinne
infopoodleclubofamerica@yahoo.com
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Editor: Leslie Newing
Email: lnewing@earthlink.net
PCA Email list
pca_on_line@yahoo.com
JUDGES AND BREEDER EDUCATION - We will endeavor to complete a comprehensive education program for Judges, and a related program aimed primarily for breeders
and the public at large. There has already been funding approved to begin this endeavor,
and we envision a state of the art result that will be second to none.
UPGRADE AND EXPANSION OF THE WEB SITE – in order to make improved education more easily available, an updated expansion of our current web site is planned.
In addition to other improvements, I would like to see the development of a “members
entrance” which will cut postage and allow instant access to information needed by members.
BYLAW AMENDMENTS – The Board is in its final draft of amendments to our bylaws
which have not been updated for many years. Among the amendments, which are mostly
housekeeping in nature, there will be changes which will provide membership with more
specific information on Board business and operations. These proposed Amendments
must be approved by AKC first, and then will be forwarded to the membership for the
final vote.
STANDING RULES OF ORDER - Following the approval of the bylaw amendments, the
Board will revisit the Current Standing Rules of Order to make certain they comply with
the newly Amended Bylaws. I anticipate that the Standing Rules of Order will be made
available to the membership as well as the Amended Bylaws.
NATIONAL SHOW - The Board had previously committed to have our National Show in
April for two years, i.e., the one just past and one more year (2009). Although we realize
there are strong opinions both pro and con to the April date, a commitment has already
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been established to hold next year’s show again in April. We
will be looking at this issue again next year at this time and
try and decide what month is most advantageous to the Club
and the exhibitors.
CODE OF ETHICS COMMITTEE – We have just formed a
new Committee to update, and strengthen the Code of Ethics
for members of PCA. This will include among other things
stronger language against the breeding of parties and cross
breeding to other breeds. We expect these strong positions
will be emphasized in the education programs included on
the Web site.
These are just a few of the many challenges our Club and
our new Board will be facing. I am optimistic about PCA,
and look forward to working with all of you with a spirit of
dedication and the betterment of our wonderful breed.
Sincerely,
THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Next Regional!
Dear Members,
I am pleased to announce that our Board of
Governors has voted to designate the Poodle
Classes at the AKC Eukanuba Anniversary
show on December 12th & 13th 2009 as our
regional specialty. Plan to come to beautiful
Long Beach, California to share in the festivities. Save fuel, come to the sunshine and 65-70
degree weather. Begin your vacation in Costa
Mesa on Friday, December 4th thru December
7th at the Shoreline - Malibu weekend where
there are always majors in poodles. Take Tuesday and head for the beach and mosey on up
to Long Beach (15 miles) for Wednesday and
The Kennel Club of Beverly Hills, Thursday Los Encinos Kennel Club, Friday - Long Beach
Kennel Club. That’s 9 shows in 10 days.
PeggyMcDill
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The Poodle Papers
Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Spring 2008
What’s Where
National Specialty News
6
Affiliate Club News
13
P.C.A. Foundation News
18
Polymicrogyria in Standard Poodles by Dennis O’Brien DVM PhD
22
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joan R. Coates DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Associate Professor Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery
23
Match Results: Brown, Silver & Red/Apricot
26
In Memorium
28
Working Poodle
31
Latest Updates on Vaccines by Dr. Jean Dodds
35
PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims
made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights
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Deadline for the next newsletter is July 30th. Please
get your articles to me by that date. Anyone who
has an interesting topic that they would like to see
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Leslie
Editor of The Poodle Papers
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National Specialty News
A THANK YOU FOR ALL TO SHARE!
It is impossible for me to remember when Richard Lehman was not a part of the Poodle Club of America National.
It seems years and years that he has been helping me present the
Greatest Poodle Show on Earth. His unselfishly given time has
been monumental as each year he performs the seemingly growing list of responsibilities of the Assistant Show Chairman. He
surely knows our National as well as I do.
As all things must, his participation, at least in Salisbury, ended
with the 2008 National. He has my unending thanks for everything he has done for Poodles and for our National Club. He has
helped all of us make “our PCA” the most special Specialty in
the United States. Richard, we will miss you in April. Enjoy the
endeavors that now have your special interest.
Sent with love and gratitude.
Stay well!
Glenna
A Note from Richard
PCA 2008 was another successful show put on by a very dedicated group of members and other volunteers. It is
fitting that the show was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jacky Hungerland and that her children Tom and Margie
were able to be with us.
Few truly realize the amount of work that goes into putting on a specialty show the magnitude of PCA. Many
committees start their work months and months ahead of time and many others arrive in Salisbury days before
the show actually starts. I thank all of you for your continuing hard work and dedication to our breed’s national
specialty.
I want to thank Debbie Spickler for serving again this year as my assistant. Again, I couldn’t have done it without
her.
Richard Lehman
Asst. National Show Chairman
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The Poodle Club of America awarded the AKC Good
Sportsmanship Award to Dr. Samuel Peacock.
Sam has been a gracious, hard working member of PCA for many years.
This award is very well deserved. Doris Cozart, Past President , P.C.A.
New Poodle Judges
Terry Berrios- Acworth, Ga
Rick Weyrich- San Francisco, CA
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Obedience & Rally 2008 Salisbury
We had 92 obedience entries and 82 rally entries this year.
Jerry Iermiero had fun judging rally for us, and our 4 obedience judges, Kent Delaney, Nancy Glabicki, John Landis, and Nancy Withers made quick work of the obedience
classes. The ring stewards received many compliments for
their hard work and excellent service to the judges and the
exhibitors. They kept things moving smoothly and they
looked great in their blue committee shirts that they all were
wearing, compliments of PCA.
We had two chief ring stewards this year. Ann Mandelbaum
started us out but was unable to attend PCA. So Linda Morris-Furbush graciously jumped in and took over for Ann.
They both did a great job and I am so grateful to have them
both on my team!
Holly Schroth headed up the Hospitality Committee for
us again and did a wonderful job, as usual. Thanks Holly,
for taking such good care of our judges and stewards with
drinks and lots of goodies to eat.
This year the judges received gift cards to L.L Bean, in addition to the gift baskets and flowers that greeted them in
their rooms. They all were very appreciative for everything
they received from us. They also had a good time at the
Market Street Inn the night before where Linda and I took
them for dinner.
“Great Big Thank You”
A “Great Big Thank You” to everyone who year after
year come through for us at the Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday raffles. Thank you Vendors. Your donations, as always, have been fabulous. Thank you,
Poodle Lovers in General, who also either mail or stop
by in person to the table with your wonderful, exciting donations. Thank you to everyone who stop by
and chat with us about our great table and buy tickets
with hopes of winning some of those fabulous items.
A big, big thank you to all the wonderful people who
give us some of their precious time at the raffle table.
We are sure they too would love to be watching the
poodles but realize how much their help is needed and
appreciated. This year, the Raffle Table was fortunate
to be given a beautiful poodle quilt. It was donated
by Jamie Baisden, MD (Rachidian Toys), the poodles
were designed by Katy Kinowski (Parade Poodles) and
made by Trudie Hughes,New Berlin, WI. Thank you
to everyone who placed bids on this quilt. Thank you
all. Without all of the above mentioned, we would not
have been the success we were. They say, “it takes a
village”............Well, you are our village! Thank you.
Raffle Co-Chairs, Alice Wolaniuk, Patty Moulthrop
and June Thompson
Our Italian feast was well received once again at our obedience dinner. And there was even enough of that fabulous
chocolate mousse left to have seconds! I actually think that
is the main reason many people come to our dinner!
off for HIT. Their high combined score was 392.
And last but certainly not least, I’d like to give a big thank
you to Glenna Carlson, the show chairman, who is always
fighting for the performance to make it better and better
each year. I have been the obedience trial chairman for
PCA for the past 7 years and I am now passing the baton
to Linda Morris-Furbush to carry on. I know she will do a
fabulous job next year!
#77 Ch Noralle’s Champagne Toast CDX AXJ RE, a miniature poodle bred and owned by Carol Harrison, with a score
of 185 from the Utility B class.
OBEDIENCE
The High in Trial winner was:
#37 OTCH MACH2 Rubicund Delicious Apple UDX26, a
miniature poodle bred & owned by Shirley Barkan, with a
score of 196.5+ from the Utility B class.
The second highest scoring in trial and the High Combined
winner with and without an OTCH was:
#19 Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UD RN JH, a standard poodle bred and owned by Patricia Rose. Their score
was also 196.5 from the Utility B class but they lost the run
Obedience & Rally cont.
The highest scoring AKC Breed Champion in Regular classes was:
RALLY
The highest scoring in Advanced B & Excellent B combined:
#55 K C’s Sassafras Of Weilerbach UD RAE AXJ AX, a
standard poodle bred by Helen Garrels and owned by Kevin
& Carol Stone. with a combined score of 193.
The high combined breed champion of record:
#46 Ch Jay P’s Chatabout Zorro Rojo RAE OA OAJ, a toy
poodle bred by Joan Pfeifer and owned by Dr. Donna R Fox,
with a combined score of 188.
SUSIE OSBURN
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Imagine streets lined with flowering crab, flowering pear,
flowering apple and dogwood in both white and pink – such
were the streets that greeted us in Salisbury, MD for PCA’s
first ever April show. The yards were filled with blooming
tulips, daffodils and other flowers – simply a gorgeous sight!
As we remember the reason for PCA’s date change – to keep
Poodles in reasonable temperatures – we were a huge success. The Performance dogs on Saturday and Sunday had
ideal weather. A bit of rained dampened the Agility Trial on
Monday, but from then on the skies were blue and the sun
was shining. It was glorious!
As I said at the dinner on Friday evening, it takes a village to create PCA National. So many people work endlessly toward a common goal – each has my thanks and the
gratitude of all for everything that is contributed to make
the GREATEST POODLE SHOW ON EARTH: Richard
Lehman, Dennis McCoy, Gail Wolaniuk, Terri Meyers,
Tony Dibley, Betty Brown, Krista and Lori, Penny Duggan,
Paul Claus, Dana Stewart, Claudia Straitiff, Linda Miller,
Joyce Carelli, Jan Hopper, Susie Osburn, Linda Morris, Lois
Noble, Mary Ellen Fishler, Barbara Blanchfield, Mary Lebet, Sandy Marshall, Andy and Joan Kress, Ralph and Kay
Tripp, Toni Sosnoff, Janet & Allen Kingsley, Missy Galloway, Bill, Dorothy and Karen Grace, Mike Wahlig, Bill Cunningham, Holly Schroth, JoAnn Geramita, Patty Moulthrop,
Alice Wolaniuk, June Thompson, Anne and Jim White, Judy
Leister, Charlotte Mitchell, Lucille Perzan (and Harry), Diana Gardner, Barbara Furbush, Jean Lazarus, Aileen Tobias
and Leslie Newing. Now the inherent problem in trying to
list all those who have contributed is that someone will be
left out. Should this have happened, I am truly sorry!
– we really are going to have a terrific show in 2009.
Dates for 2009 are:
Saturday – Sunday – April 18-19, 2009 Hunting and WC/
WCX
Monday – April 20, 2009 – Agility
Tuesday – April 21, 2009 – Obedience & Rally
Wednesday - Friday – April 22-24, 2009 Breed Judging
Our judges (pending AKC approval):
Norma J. Strait
Toy Poodles
Richard Bauer
Miniature Poodles
Dr. Donald SturzStandard Poodles
Jordan Chamberlain InterVariety Competition
Junior Showmanship and Veterans Sweepstakes have not yet
been selected.
To our new members: please contact me at ascotpoodles@
charter.net or 715-635-2776 if you would have an area of
particular interest in show production. We especially are
looking for members to work with the grounds crew and also
members to work with hospitality. I’ll hope to have calls
from many of you. Otherwise, I’ll be making a few calls
on my own – LOL! Think what fun it will be to be a member of the village that presents the Greatest Poodle Show on
Earth!
Remember to enjoy your Poodles and be kind to each other!
Glenna Carlson
As the 2008 show ended, the Show Committees thoughts National Show Chairman
turned immediately to planning 2009. As we do so, it is
important to thank those members who are taking some time
off from committee appointments – Lucille Perzan (and Harry), Diana Gardner, Trophies,
Jan Hopper, Agility Chairman, Susie Osburn, Obedience
Chairperson, and Richard Lehman, Assistant Show Chairman. These six people have worked years and years – and
years beyond – for PCA - simply thank you will never be
enough – but this thank you is sent from the bottom of my
heart.
The PCA members willing to step up and volunteer their time
to head these important committees and events are excited to
be a part of PCA 2009. We welcome Bob & Joanne Steele
who are our Trophy Chairpersons: Debbie West – Agility
Chairman, and Linda Morris – Obedience Chairman. I’m
delighted to have Arthur Foran join PCA in the important
position of Assistant Show Chairman. I look forward to
working with all of the new committee and events chairs
PCA Obedience
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Judging Panel:
Betsy Humer
Open B Novice A
Robert Squires Novice B Open A
Susie Osburn
Utility B Utility A
Mary Ann Mullen Rally
Thanks!
Linda Morris
Obedience/Rally Chair
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Sam Crosley, worked quickly and calmly all day as the
Official Timer. Thanks also to Pepsi Gilson and Joann
Neal for being on the Agility Committee.
Although it was rainy outside, inside the Civic Arena
the weather was fine for an agility trial. The sod was dry Thanks to all the help we get from Show Chair Glenna
and the temps were perfect!
Carlson, Assistant Chair Richard Lehman and assistant
2008 PCA Agility
Deb
Our judge was Dr. Sam Banks from Virginia. Dr. Banks
had graciously agreed to judge the first jump height of At PCA we award a High In Trial prize from the Stanthe day last year, when our entries went over the limit dard classes. The winner is the dog with the highest perfor one judge. This year he agreed to judge our entire centage under the standard course time for their class
trial.
and jump height. Our High In Trial winner this year
was “Louie”, Timari Joyview Direct Impact, a MiniaThanks to all our willing volunteers the trial went ture from the Excellent B 12” class. His proud owner is
smoothly and finished in record time. Their number Sandy Koepke from Hilton Head, South Carolina. His
is too numerous to thank them all individually, and I time was a scorching 40% under standard course time.
would hate to leave anybody out, but I’d like to men- It was so thrilling to Sandy to win HIT at PCA that I
tion a few that went above and beyond expectations.
heard her comment that she didn’t care anymore if she
Our calm and efficient trial Secretary, Barbara Blanch- got her MACH. With the speed and precision of Louie,
field, dealt with computer problems and program glitch- that MACH will come quickly.
es without turning a hair. Because of the problems the
placements and ribbons were delayed, but I am proud This was my seventh year being Chair of the PCA agilto say that all our competitors were gracious and un- ity trial and I feel that it is time for fresh perspective. I
derstanding and waited patiently. Agility people are the have enjoyed these years as Chair, and I am pleased to
best!
say that PCA member Debbie West has agreed to take
Thanks also must go to the “Unique” crew that helped
set up the rings on Sunday. Who knew that setting up an
agility ring could be so much fun?
over for 2009. I know she will have as much fun as
I have had in the position. I look forward to being a
“worker bee” next year and running my dogs. Maybe I
will be able to remember the courses better when I have
less on my mind… or maybe not!
Thanks to our Salisbury Kennel Club equipment coordinator, Linda Morris. She got up early Monday morn- Jan Hopper
ing, after a long weekend helping with their club’s trial,
and delivered the official measuring device so we could
Thank you!
do the needed measurements.
Just want to thank all the people that have
Thanks to the course building crew, lead by fellow supported me as trophy chairperson all these
Minnesotan Rod Ramsell, the courses were set up and years. The time has come for me to wear anchanged quickly allowing us to finish early.
other hat at PCA. I really appreciated all the
generous donations for the Greatest Poodle
Show on Earth to have the lovely trophies
avilable from the support of the Poodle Fanciers.
And last but not least thanks to my hard working committee members. Lois Noble, Hospitality, provided beverages and snacks for our judge and workers. Debbie
West, Trophy Chair, prepared the ribbons and stuck on
stickers and stayed late to help count and pack away the
extra ribbons for next year. Eva Mitchell, Chief Ring
Thank you again.
Steward, kept track of the workers (more than 40 positions needed to be filled to make the trial run as well as Lucille Perzan
it did) handed out lunch tickets and raffle tickets and Co Chair: Diana Gardner
ran the worker’s raffle.
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Affiliate Club News:
From Helen Lee James to the Newsletter:
Please remind our Affiliate Clubs that the applications
for their Specialty Shows must be approved by PCA
before approval will be granted by AKC. Only after receiving the proper application shall approval be sent to
AKC.
I am the Chairman of the GMPC WC WCX. We have
an upcoming WC WCX . Jaci Bowman is the WC
WCX Secretary.
Club
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club
The date is:
August 10, 2008.
Location is:
Bong Recreational Area,
Kansasville, Wisconsin.
Judges are:
Richard and Dianne Barnett This is now my responsibility as Second Vice-President Michael Henery and Corinne
and Affiliate Club Chairman. We also desire that a curClavey
rent membership list and a current copy of the club’s
Constitution and Bylaws be on file.
We also have a Specialty Show coming up in July,
I welcome the opportunity to be of service to all of our 2008
Affiliate Clubs as well as our breed.
Thank you very much.
I can be reached at:
Helen Lee James
2nd Vice-President, PCA
5787 W. Ken Caryl Place
Littleton, CO 80128
or: horselesscarriage8@earthlink.net
Telephone: 303 979-7638
Pepsi
Roberta Gilson
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club
Combined Specialty Show,
Friday, July 25, 2008 at Waukesha Exposition Center,
Waukesha, WI, Judge Mr. Ralph Lemcke, judging begins at 11am. GMPC Show Chairman is Guy Schaal,
31912 Academy Rd., Burlington, WI 53105, (262)
514-2573. Superintendent Onofrio, entries close Wed.,
July 9.
Regional?
Is your club interested
in hosting a
Regional? Contact
Helen Lee James
at
horselesscarriage@msn.com
Tel: 303-979-7638
PCA National-Ring exam
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THE POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS
Announces a WC/WCX Practice Day and WC/WCX Event
June 7 & 8, 2008
in support of the Poodle Club of America
WC/WCX Medallion Program
LOCATION
The home of Betsey and David Kilmartin
247 Farnum Road, Glocester, Rhode Island
:
CO-CHAIRED BY MIA DI BENEDETTO AND JACK COMBS
PROVISIONAL PCM MEMBERS, HOLDERS OF MULTIPLE
PCA WC/WCX TITLES AND AKC JUNIOR AND SENIOR AND MASTER HUNTER TITLES
PLAN TO ATTEND!!!!!!!
$40 PER DOG FEE. CHECKS PAYABLE TO PCM
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH , HOT AND COLD BEVERAGES PROVIDED
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS MAY 21, 2008
A SECOND SESSION IS PLANNED FOR EARLY SPRING 2008
THE WC/WCX WILL BE OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIALTY SHOW MAY 30, 2008, WRENTHAM. MA
PLEASE VISIT THE PCM WEB SITE AT poodleclubofmassachusetts.org FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
______________________________________________________________________________
I WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WC/WCX TRAINING EVENT ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK FOR $25. NAME:____________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:___________________E-MAIL_____________________
MAIL TO: JUDY SCHWERDT, WC/WCX COORDINATOR
145 WATTAQUADOCK HILL ROAD, BOLTON, MA 01740 978-779-5597
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support the health, vigor and joie de vie of the dogs in
Standard Poodle Representative
the ring. Thanks to all the organizers, workers and parI’m just starting a two year term as Standard Poodle ticipants in this year’s events. Mike Wahlig
Representative on the Poodle Club of America Board
of Governors. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to
work for the variety of Poodle that has given Jody and
me so much over the years.
Toy Poodle Representative
I was also able to see the Agility and Obedience dogs
work on Monday and Tuesday as well as drop a few
bucks at the performance raffle that benefits the Foundation, attend part of the Foundation Seminar on Tuesday and visit with the groups that were doing this year’s
blood draws for genetic research and testing. It was
great to see all the work going on outside the rings to
Dear Members, please fill out and detach the PCA Member update forms that our editor, Leslie, has so kindly
reformatted and inserted in this publication. Send them
to me at: 24922 Las Marias Lane, MV, CA 92691
Thanks a bunch,
Peggy
Think we are all going to have withdrawal symptoms
Of course, based on the results of this year’s conforma- when the month of June arrives. The date change is
tion judging, Standard Poodles rock. Congratulations traumatic for those of you who have in your breeding
to BOB, Ch. Randenn TriStar Affirmation and BOS Ch. program puppies for competition for PCA JUNE. So
Blue Skies Aris Uncloudy Day (as well as the breed- what are we all going to do those dates in June this
ers, owners and handlers for each) for representing the year? Do something together and have fun with your
Standard variety so well in the Best of Breed competi- Poodles!
tion.
Would like to see someone have an oversized toy poodle
I was at PCA for Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tues- (so it would be a miniature variety class ) in Retriever
day this year. After I got home I followed along with Hunting Test and/or WC/WCX. Do we have anyone inthe conformation judging results on the website and terested?
truly enjoyed seeing the results in almost real time on
the Internet. Thanks to the team that posts the place- Sorry to leave before BOB was over this year. With the
ments as soon as the classes are complete. I want them change of our date I had a contract to judge in Ca for the
to know their efforts are appreciated. You can still see weekend. Please accept my apologies.
all the results on the PCA website.
CONGRATULATIONS goes to the TOP BREEDDuring the time I was at PCA, I spent considerable time ERS all Varieties a tie with Baliwick Toys of Ianthe
in a duck blind tossing dead ducks, first on land and Bloomquist and Sharbelle Poodles of Ray and Sharon
then in the water. I was excited to see the Standard Stevens. They each bred 12 Champions in TOY’S!!
Poodles work and enjoy doing what they were first bred WOW!!!
to do. And yes, they readily went into the water to retrieve, even in mid-April. I shared the duck blind with IF I can be of any assistance to helping you with a
a woman whose job was to quack and shoot a popper problem no matter or big or small let me know.
gun while I was throwing the duck (it’s always quack,
shoot, then throw, in that order - and don’t get it wrong). Nancy Hafner,
It was great to hear her talk about her dog and the pas- Toy Representative
sion she has developed for working with her Poodle in
the field. She said she retired about 4 years ago and if
anyone had told her she’d be spending her retirement A Note From Peggy:
years training a Standard Poodle to retrieve, she would
have told them they were nuts. But, of course, she’s Housekeeping Items from the office of the Correspondtotally hooked and having the time of her life.
ing Secretary:
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VOLUME XI
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THOSE DOGS FINISHING BETWEEN THOSE DATES WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THE TOP PRODUCING
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Dear PCA Members,
Email: lwolfe@esagelink.com
Please join me in offering a warm welcome to our new
swolfe@esagelink.com
members:
Scott & Lisa are well known breeders of both miniature and toy poodles. They are members of Heart of
Barbara A. Deer
America Poodle Club
724 744-4862
105 Whitetail Dr.
Peggy McDill
Harrison City, PA 15636
Email: mydearpood@aol.com
Barbara is a Standard poodle breeder and a current
member of both Greater Pittsburgh Poodle Club and
Poodle Club of Mass.
Arthur F. Foran, III
856 853 9379
429 Westwood Drive
West Deptford, NJ 08096-3131
email: windfall.sp@verizon.net
Arthur and his wife Kathryn are standard breeders and
avid performance folks. He is a member of William
Penn Poodle Club
Marlene Slade
315 439-2448
379 Manwaring Rd.
Pulaski, NY 13142
saphirepoodles@mac.com
As Poodle Club of America’s new Delegate to The American Kennel Club; I thank you for your trust in my ability to
do a good job. I would like to extend to the membership,
the invitation to please share any and all concerns regarding
our interests within the governing body. My E-Mail is megcamelot@aol.com, and my phone number is 301-977-6789.
Please leave a message and I will do my best to get back to
you in a timely manner.
Currently, the biggest issue facing PCA is the realignment of
the groups and where the Poodle will be placed. It is my understanding that the committee met on May 14, 2008. There
is no report as of the printing of this newsletter. I have been
told that Parent Clubs will be able to have some input. So it
seems for now it is a matter of patience. This is an important
issue. It could make a tremendous impact on our breed.
The Press Releases received for the last month are:
Marlene shows standard poodles and is active in all
phases. Breeder-owner handler, obedience and agility.
She is a member of Poodle Club of Mohawk Valley, Onondaga Kennel Club and Syracuse Obedience
Training Club.
Luann Wilkinson
214 559-4541
3601 Turtle Creek Blvd T3
Dallas, TX 75219
email: luannwilkinson@aol.com
Luann shows standard poodles and is active in Lone
Star Poodle Club- she is their current President.
Lisa & Scott Wolfe
636 337-4305
12601 McKinstry Rd
DeSoto, Mo 63020
AKC delegate Report:
1. AKC Director of Agility Sharon Anderson has retired and
Andy Hartman has been appointed
2. AKC calls on all Dog Organizations to spread responsible
dog ownership message this September
3. The AKC awards 2008 Junior Scholarships. Thirty Junior
Scholarships have been awarded to students
from 14 states and Puerto Rico. The scholarships range
from $1000 to $5000 each for a total of
$50,000.
4. Highlights from the May, 2008, AKC Board Meeting and
the Chairman’s Report.
5. The passing of James Holt, the Federal Government Relations Consultant for the American Kennel Club
Remember, I will respond with the best answers I have available with regard to your information needs pertaining to the
business of the AKC delegate body.
Thank you
Mary Ellen Fishler
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OptiGen
P.C.A. Foundation News
Countries testing this quarter include Canada, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, HunOptiGen is happy to share the following information gary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia,
with the Poodle Club of America for poodles tested for Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the
PRA during the 1st quarter of 2008 (January 1, 2008, United States.
through March 31, 2008):
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free
to email me.
Total Poodles tested for PRA this quarter - 455
Normal - 334
Carrier - 113
Affected - 8
Total Toy Poodles tested for PRA this quarter - 200
Normal - 138
Carrier - 59
Affected - 3
Sincerely,
Kate Earle
Office Assistant
********************************************
**
OptiGen, LLC
Cornell Business & Technology Park
Total Miniature Poodles tested for PRA this quarter - 767 Warren Road, Suite 300
255
Ithaca, NY 14850
Normal - 196
Carrier - 54
phone: 607-257-0301
Affected - 5
fax: 607-257-0353
email: 2020clinic@optigen.com
web: www.optigen.com
PCA Foundation
Enjoy Spring off right with a donation to the PCA Foundation. You can contribute to this worthy
cause by simply filling out the form below. The Foundation acknowledges all contributions.
I wish to contribute $ ________________ to the Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc., in the
name of ______________________________________________________________________.
This contribution is made in memory/ honor of __________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
I wish this contribution to be used for _________________________________________
(Please specify a specific area, i.e. PRA, Hips, SA, vWD, or to the General Fund)
Mail your check to : (note Donations are Tax Deductible)
The Poodle Club of America Foundation, inc.
208 Crosbytown Rd, Quitman, Ga 31643
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The Poodle Club of America
Foundation Board of Directors
Meets at PCA 2008
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Submitted by Claudia Straitiff, Secretary
Through testing, education, and research efforts the Poodle
Club of America Foundation continues to support to the
Poodle fancy in their work to improve the quality of life for Poodles.
The Board of Directors met at the PCA National
Specialty in Salisbury, MD on April 21, 2008.
First on the agenda, the Board recognized several key individuals who contributed to the Foundation not only financially, but through their dedicated efforts throughout the
year.
Lynn and Roger Brucker, the brains and brawn behind the
Standard Poodle Database, were made honorary members
of PCAF in recognition of their contributions and efforts.
Each year Lynn updates the database and sells the CDs with
proceeds from sales going to the PCAF. It is not however
just the financial aspect of the project that benefits the Foundation. Poodle breeders throughout the world benefit from
access to pedigree information available via the SPD.
Ms. Charlotte Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. John Farmer, Mr. and
Mrs. Mark Leister, and the Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mann were
recognized for their ongoing contributions to making the
Performance Raffle a success each year. This group tirelessly gathers and organizes donations and packages them
for auction and continues to sell the tickets to bid on items
throughout the Performance events held Monday and Tuesday each year.
the designation of several Directors to serve as representatives of the three Poodle varieties, pursuant to the action of
the Board at it meeting of June 8, 2007.
The Board Members and their elected and designated positions are:
Tom Carneal – President
Kathryn Foran – Vice President
Nancy McGee – Treasurer
Claudia Straitiff – Secretary
Patricia Forsyth – Standard Representative
Katherine Kinowski – Miniature Representative
Brad Odagiri – Toy Representative
As well, the Board heard an extensive review of the existing
documentation presented by Kathryn Foran at the request of
the Board. As the current PCAF Board of Directors structure
has evolved, the Bylaws governing the Board also required
updating. The Board spent the afternoon in April reviewing
several resolutions and amending the Foundation ByLaws to
adequately address the current Board structure.
At this meeting, members of the PCAF also elected to provide additional support to the Texas A&M research effort
led by Dr. Gordon, “Prevalence and Genetic Implications of
Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) in the Standard Poodle.” This
move by the Board enabled up to 88 Poodles the opportunity
to participate in the Ultra Sound testing being offered at the
National Specialty at no cost.
It was a busy time but an important time. We appreciate
everyone’s support and enthusiasm. And we especially appreciate the generous financial consideration that so many
give each year to support the Poodles.
Connie Green, Doug Chezem and Sam Crosley were recognized for their years of dedication to the Silent Auction,
the proceeds from which were directed to the PCAF in past
years. The auction was absent this year as the Board and
others decide on the direction that will be taken in the future
with regard to the effort.
And after all the appreciation was expressed, it was time to
drill down to the more mundane topics of organization and
direction that must always be covered to assure compliance
and fiduciary responsibility!
A primary focus of the meeting was organization, including
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Polymicrogyria in Standard Poodles
Dennis O’Brien DVM PhD
Chancellor’s Chair in Comparative Neurology
University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine
In polymicrogyria, the surface of the brain
shows many small folds (black arrow) rather
that the large, smooth folds (gray arrow)
seen in the normal portion of the brain .
In 1995, Dr. Tom VanWinkle and his colleagues described a
new hereditary disease in standard poodles, polymicrogyria.
While the true incidence of the disease is unknown, an
increasing number of cases have been reported recently
raising concerns that the gene is becoming more common in
the breeding population.
What is polymicrogyria?
The normal surface of the brain consists of a series
of folds called gyri which gives it the wrinkly appearance
that everyone recognizes as a brain. The term gyri is derived
from the same original Greek word gyros (meaning to turn in
a circle) that gave us gyrate and gyroscope. In polymicrogyria,
the normal folding of the brain during development is
disrupted. Instead of forming the normal, large folds, the
surface of the brain becomes folded into many (poly-) small
(-micro-) folds (-gyria). The brain is not affected uniformly
in polymicrogyria. In this picture of the brain of a dog that
has died from polymicrogyria, the gyri in the top of the
picture (the frontal lobes) show the large smooth gyri seen in
normal brains (gray arrow). At the bottom are the occipital
lobes which show the small gyri (black arrow) typical of the
disease.
During the formation of the folds in a normal dog’s
brain, the connections between different layers and areas
of the brain are also formed, and in polymicrogyria these
connections are also disrupted. Thus the affected areas
both look and function abnormally. The signs a dog shows
with polymicrogyria reflect this uneven distribution of the
abnormality in the brain.
What are the symptoms of polymicrogyria?
The most severely affected part of the brain in
polymicrogyria, the occipital lobe at the back of the brain,
is involved primarily in vision. Thus the most common
reported signs of polymicrogyria are vision problems which
are often noticeable when the puppy first begins to explore
its environment. The mechanics of the eye work. The
pupils will constrict and the affected pup will squint and
turn away from a bright light. However, the ability of the
dog to understand and respond appropriately to what his eye
is telling his brain will be disrupted. Thus while they may
appear to have some vision, it will not be normal and they
may bump into things.
The areas at the front of the brain (frontal lobes) are
involved in the sensation of touch and some higher brain
functions. Thus affected pups have no trouble knowing
when they are touched and may appear to have fairly normal
intelligence. Involvement of the other parts of the brain
seems to be variable. If the portion of the brain between the
front and the back (the parietal lobe) is affected the pup may
have coordination problems since this area is involved in
movement. The part of the brain that wraps around the side
(the temporal lobe) is involved in emotions, learning and
memory. If it is affected, the pup may have difficulty with
training or with controlling its emotions. This area is also a
common site of seizures which can occur in polymicrogyria.
Other than seizures, none of these are directly life threatening
problems, but they seriously impact the quality of life of the
puppy and its relationship with its owner.
Some, but not all, dogs with polymicrogyria
also have hydrocephalus (water on the brain). The brain
normally has fluid filled spaces within it. In hydrocephalus,
these spaces become enlarged with excess fluid. While this
most likely reflects another manifestation of the abnormal
development of the brain in polymicrogyria, we don’t know
why some pups show it and others don’t. So it is possible
that it could be an unrelated problem.
Is this the same as neonatal encephalopathy?
No. Neonatal encephalopathy is a different disease
which we recognized in standard poodles about the same
time as polymicrogyria was first reported. Though both
diseases affect pups at a young age (neonates), neonatal
encephalopathy pups do not survive beyond weaning age,
whereas dogs with polymicrogyria can live for years. Pups
with neonatal encephalopathy are small and weak from birth,
whereas pups with polymicrogyria can appear normal early
in life. While intractable seizures start around 4-5 weeks of
age in neonatal encephalopathy pups, seizures occur later in
life in the dogs with polymicrogyria.
What else can look like polymicrogyria?
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Many diseases can cause blindness, seizures and
personality changes. Primary eye diseases like hereditary
day-blindness or PRA could cause blindness. They would
have characteristic changes within the eye on examination
while polymicrogyria affects the brain and the eye is normal.
Infections of the brain (encephalitis), low blood sugar, liver
shunts, and many others could resemble polymicrogyria. It
is important to ensure that some other disease is not causing a
puppy’s problems, since some of those can be cured whereas
polymicrogyria cannot. Polymicrogyria can be identified on
MRI imaging of the brain, though we don’t know how early
we will be able to detect it. If necessary, your veterinarian
can refer you to a board certified neurologist who can aid
in diagnosing polymicrogyria. A directory to a neurologist
near you can be found at www.acvim.org under the “Find a
specialist near you” link.
How do we find the gene responsible?
The goal in dealing with hereditary diseases is
to identify the gene responsible as we did for neonatal
encephalopathy. Then we can develop a DNA test that will
aid breeders in avoiding the disease in the future. Genes contain the genetic code that programs everything
about an animal from the color of their coat to how their
brains develop. Genetic disease occurs when a mutation
interferes with the ability of a gene to function normally.
Genes are found within chromosomes in the command
centers of individual cells. In dogs, there are 39 pairs of
chromosomes which contain an estimated 30,000 individual
genes, any one of which could contain a mutation that causes
polymicrogyria. With the completion of the first draft of the
canine gene map, we now know a great deal about these genes
and can begin to use that map to find the genes responsible
for canine diseases.
How can I help?
If you have a litter with a pup you believe might be
affected, please see our website, www.caninegeneticdiseases.
net or contact us directly. We can help you in determining
whether or not this is the problem in your pup. In return,
we would ask your help in collecting the samples and
information necessary to continue searching for the gene
responsible for this disease. Your continuing support will be
necessary to achieve our goal.
Any information provided to us will be kept strictly
confidential.
Liz Hansen
Animal Molecular Genetics Laboratory
(573)884-3712
HansenL@missouri.edu
Dr. Dennis O’Brien
Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
(573)882-7821
OBrienD@missouri.edu
Degenerative Myelopathy
Joan R. Coates DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Associate
Professor
Veterinary
Neurology
and
Neurosurgery
University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine
In 1973, Dr. Averill first described a degenerative disease
of unknown cause affecting the spinal cord (degenerative
myelopathy – DM) in the older German Shepherd Dog.
Degenerative (progressive) myelopathy (disease of the spinal
cord) is a disease of the spinal cord causing progressive
weakness in the hind limbs. Though most commonly
reported in German Shepherd Dogs, high disease prevalence
also exists in other breeds, such as Cardigan and Pembroke
Welsh Corgis, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Chesapeake Bay
Retrievers and Boxers. While the cause has been unknown,
an increasing number of cases in families of pure bred dogs
like the Poodle have raised concerns for an underlying
genetic predisposition.
What is degenerative myelopathy?
Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease of the
spinal cord in older dogs. The disease has an insidious onset
typically between 8 and 11 years of age. It begins with a
loss of coordination (ataxia) in the hind limbs. The affected
dog will wobble when walking, knuckle over or drag the
feet. This can first occur in one hind limb and then affect
the other. As the disease progresses, the limbs become weak
and the dog begins to buckle and has difficulty standing. The
weakness gets progressively worse until the dog is unable
to walk. The clinical course can range from 6 months to 1
year before dogs become paraplegic. If signs progress for a
longer period of time, loss of urinary and fecal continence
may occur and eventually weakness will develop in the front
limbs. Another key feature of DM is that it is not a painful
disease.
What is the cause of degenerative myelopathy?
The exact cause of DM is unknown. We feel that genetics
play an important role in the disease since it is common in
certain breeds of dogs and follows stereotyped pattern with
age of onset and clinical signs. Various immune mediated
and nutritional theories have been investigated but no
definitive cause has been found.
We do know that the disease begins with the spinal cord in the
thoracic (chest) region. If we look under the microscope at
that area of the cord from a dog that has died from DM, we see
degeneration of the white matter of the spinal cord. The white
matter contains fibers that transmit movement commands
from the brain to the limbs and sensory information from
the limbs to the brain. This degeneration consists of both
demyelination (stripping away the insulation of these fibers)
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made to improve quality of life such as
good nursing care, physical rehabilitation,
pressure sore prevention, monitoring for
urinary infections, and ways to increase
mobility through use of harnesses and
carts.
How do we find the gene responsible?
The goal in dealing with hereditary diseases
is to identify the gene responsible. We are
getting close to developing a DNA test for
DM that will aid breeders in avoiding the
disease in the future. Genes contain the
Normal
DM
genetic code that programs everything
The pallor (arrows ) in th e wh ite m atter o f the D M s pinal cord sh ows lo ss of fib ers.
about an animal from the color of their
coat to disease predisposition. Genetic
and axonal loss (loss of the actual fibers), and interferes with
disease occurs when a mutation interferes
the communication between the brain and limbs.
with the ability of a gene to function normally. Genes are
found within chromosomes in the command centers of
How is degenerative myelopathy diagnosed?
individual cells. In dogs, there are 39 pairs of chromosomes
Degenerative myelopathy is a diagnosis of elimination. We which contain an estimated 30,000 individual genes, any one
look for other causes of the weakness using diagnostic tests of which could contain a mutation that causes degenerative
like myelography and MRI. When we have ruled them myelopathy. With the completion of the first draft of the
out, we end up with a presumptive diagnosis of DM. The canine gene map, we now know a great deal about these
only way to confirm the diagnosis is to examine the spinal genes and have used that map to find the gene(s) responsible
cord under the microscope when a necropsy (autopsy) is for DM.
performed. There are characteristic degenerative changes How can I help?
in the spinal cord typical for DM and not some other spinal If you have dog that might be affected, please visit our
cord disease.
website, www.caninegeneticdiseases.net or contact us
What else can look like degenerative myelopathy?
directly. We can help you in determining whether or not
Any disease that affects the dog’s spinal cord can cause your dog is affected. In return, we would ask your help in
similar signs of loss of coordination and weakness. Since collecting the samples and information necessary to continue
many of these diseases can be treated effectively, it is understanding the genetic cause of this disease. Your ongoing
important to pursue the necessary tests to be sure that the dog support will be necessary to achieve our goal.
doesn’t have one of these diseases. The most common cause
of hind limb weakness is herniated intervertebral disks. The Any information provided to us will be kept strictly
disks are shock absorbers between the vertebrae in the back. confidential.
When herniated, they can cause pressure on the spinal cord Liz Hansen
and weakness or paralysis. Short-legged dogs including Animal Molecular Genetics Laboratory
poodles are prone to slipped disks. A herniated disk can (573)884-3712
usually be detected with X-rays of the spine and myelogram HansenL@missouri.edu
or by using more advanced imaging such as CT scan or Dr. Joan R. Coates
MRI. Other diseases we should consider include tumors, Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
cysts, infections, injuries and stroke. Similar diagnostic (573)882-7821
procedures will help to diagnose most of these diseases. CoatesJ@missouri.edu
If necessary, your veterinarian can refer you to a board
certified neurologist who can aid in diagnosing degenerative
myelopathy. A directory to a neurologist near you can be
found at www.acvim.org under the “Find a specialist near
you” link.
How do we treat degenerative myelopathy?
There are no treatments that have been clearly shown to stop
or slow progression of DM. Although there are a number
of approaches that have been tried or recommended on the
internet, no scientific evidence exists that they work. The
outlook for a dog with DM is still grave. Efforts are being
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PCA Foundation Seminar
and Health Clinics
This year at the 76th Poodle Club of America National Specialty Show, the PCA Foundation offered a day-long seminar
and a range of health testing and related health information.
About 100 people attended the seminar. During the morning session, Dennis O’Brien, DVM, PhD, spoke about Polymicrogyria, a neurological blindness that the University of
Missouri is studying with PCA Foundation support. He also
discussed Degenerative Myelopathy, a disease of the spinal
cord in elderly dogs of a number of breeds that has recently
been noted in Standard Poodles. University of Missouri researchers are seeking blood samples from dogs with these
conditions and their relatives. For more information, see the
articles by Dr. O’Brien and Joan Coates, DVM, MS, in this
issue of Poodle Papers.
Following these research updates, Kara Kolster, DVM,
DACT, a Board Certified specialist in reproductive medicine, brought her audience up to date on the latest knowledge and technology to help breeders achieve the breedings
we want. Dr. Kolster also put a number of myths to rest. In
one fascinating example, she was asked from the audience
whether a normal but small, less-developed puppy at birth
results from a late fertilization. Research has found that the
answer is no, Dr. Kolster pointed out. Embryos, the fertilized eggs in early development, float around in the uterus for
a number of days before attaching to the walls, she noted.
Studies have found that during that time these puppies-to-be
are in constant chemical communication, and if one or more
are behind in development stage, the others go into a sort of
holding pattern until the laggards catch up. Then they all
proceed developing together. Therefore, some other cause
(such as less ideal placental attachment) underlies the less
developed puppy. See the Summer issue of Poodle Papers
for more on Dr. Kolster’s highly interesting and useful presentation.
on toe cancer in black Standard Poodles. The Foundation
sponsored free echocardiogram screening for research on
Atrial Septal Defect, a recently recognized heart problem
in Standard Poodles, with 92 exams done during the three
heart-clinic days. An enormous THANK YOU to our volunteers who made these clinics possible!
Finally, many thanks to all who have donated to the Foundation. These are exciting times in canine health research,
and we look forward to an exciting future in search of better
health for our Poodles.
Sumitted by
Pat Forsyth
Patforsyth@aol.com
From AKC
Highlights from the May 2008 meeting of the AKC
Board of Directors are as follows:
The following breeds were approved for AKC Championship Competition, effective January 1, 2009:
The Irish Red and White Setter, in the Sporting Group
The Norwegian Buhund, in the Herding Group
The Pyrenean Shepherd, in the Herding Group
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog and the Xoloitzcuintli
were approved to compete in the Miscellaneous Class
effective January 1, 2009.
New procedure to reinstate an individual suspended for
deficiencies in registration and identification, after the
deficiencies have been corrected, were discussed and
approved. Details are in the minutes of this meeting.
The Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation
Judges were amended with the addition of the followAn afternoon panel featured Bradley Odagiri, Bradlene Toy ing sentence to the section on ramps: “Basset Hounds
Poodles; Barbara Furbush, Bevanton Miniature Poodles; and
are expected to be judged on the ramp during breed
Joan McFadden, Unique Standard Poodles. These respected
judging.”
breeders shared their wisdom and experience during a discussion of how they built their lines of Poodles. The session
was videotaped and will be available soon.
During PCA week, the PCA Foundation offered health clinics for Neonatal Encephalopathy and OptiGen prcd-PRA
testing, as well as for University of Missouri research on
Polymicrogyria and National Institutes of Health research
The Obedience Regulations were amended to permit
Group Clubs to hold all-breed obedience trials.
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SILVER POODLE CLUB
MATCH RESULTS 2008
Judged By Dr. T. Udenberg
Toy Dogs
6-9 #444 – Sharbelle Greg Mar’s Glory
Bred-by #440 – Calisa’ Custom Silver Expedition
Poodle Papers
next Deadline
is
July 30th!
Summer Issue
Toy Bitches
6-9 #448 – Ziegfeld Silver Sensation
Open #443 - Sharbelle
Best Puppy # 444
Best Adult # 440
Brown Match Results
Judge Ben Helfrich
Toys
Bitches
1. DBARA MEANER THAN A JUNKYRD
DOG
Dogs
1.LOUWALK BROWNIE POINTS
2. ZIEGFELD OH FUDGE
3.BARCLAY LYCA CISCO
12-18
Bitches
1.PAPERBIRCH MISS KITTY
Best puppy
DBARA MEANER THAN A JUNKYRD
DOG
best adult
PAPERBIRCH MISS KITTY
MINI
6-9 & best puppy
BELLEFLEET’S MAGICAL FORCE
12-18 best adult & best in match
CETACEA’S SUNRAZE DELIGHT
Miniature Bitches
6-9 # 453 – Louwalk Orphaned Annie
Best Miniature Puppy # 453
STANDARD
Standard Dogs
9-12 #436 – Chase Krypton Flash
Bred-by #437 –Lakeridge Kaylens I Write The Songs
Standard Bitches
6-9 # 455 - Lakeridge Kaylens in Charmia Color
9-12 # 525 – Graphic Wedgwood
12-18 #450 – Bibecot Josol Gray Sky at Tolkie
Bred-by # 434 – Sahara
Best Standard Adult #440
Best Standard Puppy # 453
standards
female
3-6 & best puppy
BAR-NONE ROBINSONG SPEAK SOFTLY
9-12
ROSEGARDEN LADY GODIVA
Results from Barbara Conley
MINIATURE
Miniature Dogs
9-12 #452 – Louwalk Hawkhill Amusement Park Ride
BEST ADULT IN MATCH # 440
BEST PUPPY IN MATCH #436
There was 1 Parade Dog entered Ch. Whisperwind
Farley’s D Sir Quincy
Quincey finished Owner handled and was the first Silver Champion of Wisperwind Standards. He is Loved
by John and Terry of Farleys D Standards.
Results from Dolly Shorback
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Bitch 3-6 months
Results of the Apricot Red Poodle Club Match #485 Farleys D Wind In The Willows Owners: Terheld on Monday 4/21/08 at the Wicomico Civic Center, ence R Farley and John P Dejo Placement 1
Salisbury MD. Judge was Ben Helfrich (Alan Waterman was not able to judge our match due to Motorhome Bitch Bred-By
#451 Splasher Moonmist Of Minarets Owners: Robyn
problems and did not arrive in time to judge).
Hiller and Vinessa Alones Placement 3
Toys
#461 Lidos Rockin Red Raquel Owner: Susie Osburn
Dog 9-12 months
Placement 1
#464 Lorwin Classic Toy Story owners: Deborah
#482 Retniw’s Catch Me If You Can Owners: Judith
Schnulle and Lori Winans Placement 1st
Winter and Tracy Chrisofes Placement 2
Bitch 6-9 months
Bitch Open
#438 Lorwin Chase ‘n’ Justice owners: Lori Winans
#462 Lidos Chili Pepper Owners: Susie Osburn,
and Marianne Donahue Placement 1st
Mark and Sunny Lasiter Placement 1
Bitch 9-12 months
Best Puppy #483
#487 Crissy Owner: Marion Usher Placement 1st
Best Adult #462
----------------------------------------------------------------Bitch Open
Best Puppy in Match #483
#446 Rainbows Kolob Mi-A-Pharoah Owner: Wendy
Toy #464
Lamoveaux Placement 1st
Mini #484
Standard # 483
Best Puppy #464
Best Adult #446
---------------------------------------------------------------- Best Adult in Match #462
Toy #446
Miniatures
Mini #445
Dog 12-18 months
#445 Karbitskayekids I Have A Dream Owner: Debo- Standard #462
rah Kaye-Jolgren Placement 1st
Best in Match #462
Bitch 3-6 months
#481 Apropos Meghan Owner: Marietta Kahla Place- Parade of Champions
480 Maretta kahla’s Miniature Dog
ment 1st
Ch. Apropos Quest for Gold
Better known as Logan by his friends
Bitch 6-9 months
Logan finished with 3 majors handled by Chris
#484 Julia Owner: Timea R Bodi Placement 1st
Shown at PCA in BBE Class getting a First Place
Best Puppy #484
447 Wendy Larnorauy And Bonnie Burrett
Best Adult #445
Ch. Rainbow Kulob’s Redroch Rebel
------------------------------------------------------------------ Rocky finished with a 5 point major
He has a very sweet temperment.
Standards
He is the first champion for his owner who cried when
Dog 6-9 months
he finished.
#463 Bella’s Whose Your Daddy At Lumiere Owner:
Kimberly Hamilton Placement 3
#483 Retniw’s Can’t Catch Me Owners: Judith Winter Results from Karen Karob
and Tracy Chrisofes Placement 1
#486 Retniw’s You’re It Owners: Judith Winter and
Tracy Chrisofes Placement 2
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In Memorium
Dottie Grant- Grancourt
I first became acquainted with Dottie Grant when I was searching to begin a line of quality black/brown miniature
poodles. Meandering into the Land of Enchantment, I came upon Grancourt Poodles in Coralles, New Mexico. In
trying to select my puppy, Dottie would have me “move her again” “go up and back once more” “a dog does not
walk on its head, you know!” To Dottie, movement was what it was all about, though she also had lovely heads
on her poodles. She became my mentor into membership of PCA.
As years passed, the grooming became too much, and Dottie switched to become a well known breeder/owner
of Salukis. She no longer showed her own dogs, but used a professional handler, sitting and applauding ringside
as her Saluki paraded around the ring into another championship. I saw Dottie at ringside this past spring here in
Phoenix with a delighted smile on her face as she watched the dogs gait around the ring. She loved showing to
the last.
Maryln Brooks
Anomar Miniature Poodles
Poodles in America- New Edition
I sent over 100 of these cards to people whose address I could find. If you did not get a card, and are entitled to
the $10 picture, please send at once . Thanks, Betsey Leedy
YOUR DOG _____________________________________________________________
BY BEING A NEW TOP PRODUCER HAS EARNED THE RIGHT TO A PHOTOGRAPH IN THE HONOR
ROLL SECTION IN VOLUME XI OF POODLES IN AMERICA. THIS PHOTO OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE FOR A COST OF $10.00.
PLEASE SEND A 2 X 2 PHOTO IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE. THE PHOTO MUST BE CAMERA
READY AND THE PROPER 2 X 2 SIZE OR WE CANNOT USE IT. MUST RECEIVE PHOTO BY JUNE 1.
TO QUALIFY:
STANDARD MALES WHO HAVE SIRED 10 OR MORE AKC CHAMPIONS
MINIATURE MALES WHO HAVE SIRED 8 OR MORE AKC CHAMPIONS
TOY MALES WHO HAVE SIRED 5 OR MORE AKC CHAMPIONS
STANDARD BITCHES WHO HAVE PRODUCED 5 OR MORE AKC CHAMPIONS
MINIATURE BITCHES WHO HAVE PRODUCED 4 OR MORE AKC CHAMPIONS
TOY BITCHES WHO HAVE PRODUCED 3 OR MORE AKC CHAMPIONS
THIS IS FOR POODLES WHO HAVE REACHED TOP PRODUCER STATUS BY HAVING THEIR GET
PUBLISHED BY AKC BETWEEN JANUARY, 2004 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
PLEASE SEND PHOTOS WITH DOG IDENTIFIED ON BACK T0: BETSEY LEEDY, 6147 S. VICTOR
AVE., TULSA, OK 74136
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Working Poodle
AKC Hunt Test & WC WCX Results
– PCA 2008
Written by Mia DiBenedetto
The Poodle Club of America, Inc. kicked off its 76th Anniversary National Specialty show with an AKC Retriever
Hunt Test on Saturday April 19 followed by the WC/WCX
performance events on Sunday at Crop Les Farm in Powellville, MD.
On Saturday, Hunt Test dogs were judged in three divisions:
Junior, Senior and Master. Sixteen poodles were entered
into the AKC Hunt Tests. This year eight poodles earned
qualifying legs in the three tests. .
Entries into the event represented Texas to Rhode Island and
states in between. Because the test was two months earlier
this year, many handlers expressed concern over putting
their dogs in the water so early in the season but warmer
Both judges expressed excitement at being a part of the poodles ‘early’ field work and Hunt Testing in the U.S. and say
they were thrilled to see so many people and dogs having so
much fun.
Outgoing PCA President Doris Cozart, said she was extremely pleased to see this venue grow each year and was
delighted with the entries. Ms. Cozart has been very enthusiastic about the events and says she is very pleased with how
far the field work has come.
The Master Hunt Test
Just three poodles took the challenge and entered the Master
Hunt Test judged by Ted Finley of Dover, Del., and Barry
Fry, of Millford, Del. The Master test consisted of four challenging series. Just one poodle qualified this year in Masters. CH Ascot Boucheron Joalleria, CD, RN, SH, owned
and handled by Claudia A Straitiff earned a Master leg at
PCA. Congratulations to this fabulous hunting poodle!
Senior Hunt Test
Three poodles were entered into the Senior Hunt Test,
judged by Carol and Dan Lewis of Silverspring, Md. And
all three poodles successfully earned a qualifying leg!
Congratulations to: Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up JH WCX,
owned by Jack Combs & Mia DiBenedetto and handled
by Jack Combs; Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ WC,
owned and handled by Mary Ruth Calhoun and Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UD RN JH, owned and handled
by Patricia Rose.
than expected temperatures greeted us, much to the relief of
most owners. Brilliant sunshine and a cool breeze helped to
make the two-day event a success. And the enthusiasm supporting the poodle as a working retriever was amazing. The
gallery watching the PCA Hunt Tests and WC/WCX events
has grown each year and many newcomers asked great questions and expressed interest in trying retriever training with
their poodles.
Members of the Board of Directors and officers of PCA were
on hand to watch this special event and lend their support for
poodles in the field.
Judges’ Comments
Junior Hunt Test
Ten dogs competed in the Junior test which was judged
by Carol and Dan Lewis.
It was great to see so many poodles entered into the Junior
test. Each year there seems to be more poodles with handlers
who continue their training from the WC/WCX events and
try the Junior level Hunt Test. Four poodles earned qualifying legs in Junior. There were: Tudorose McCheers JH NA
NAJ WC, owned and handled by Mary Ruth Calhoun; CH
LaMarka Litilann’s Y Not CD RE owned and handled by
Beth Hartsell; CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA WC, owned
by Joyce Carelli, Jeanne Kennedy & Michael Lamb and
handled by Joyce Carelli and Leap N La Tee JH, owned and
handled by Sheree Melancon.
Working Certificate and Working Certificate Excellent
The Poodle Club of America, Inc. allows any registered Poodle over six months of age which meets the performance re-
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quirements to receive the Working Certificate and the Working Certificate Excellent.
The purposes of these Certificates are to test the natural
working ability of the Poodle and to demonstrate his interest
in birds, his ability to take direction from the handler, his
marking ability, his willingness to enter the water, and his
trainability.
Lots of fans, many of them first--time viewers to the event,
turned out to watch the WC/WCX certificate program. It was
a very impressive group and the support for everyone who
tried was appreciated by handlers, I’m certain.
The WC/WCX events were judged by Saturday’s Master test
judges, Ted Finley and Barry Fry. The land series for the
WCX was a double land mark thrown diagonally down both
faces of the hill into light cover. Eighteen poodles entered
the WCX.
A total of 35 poodles entered the WC and WCX tests on
Sunday. The WCX event included a double land mark, and
double water mark. The WC event consisted of a land series
with two single birds, followed by a water series consisting
of two single water marks. In the WCX event 14 poodles
entered, and 6 poodles received the WCX certificate. Working Certificate Excellent poodles included: Bibelot’s Tolka
Hands Up JH WCX, owned by Jack Combs & Mia DiBenedetto and handled by Jack Combs; Finnesse All Jazzed Up,
CDX RAE JH MXP MXJ WC WCX, owned by Kevin &
Carol Stone and handled by Carol Stone; CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA WC, owned by Joyce Carelli, Jeanne Kennedy
& Michael Lamb and handled by Joyce Carelli; Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UD RN JH, owned and handled by
Patricia Rose ; Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ WC, owned
and handled by Ruth Calhoun and Lonetree’s Go Bang MH,
owned by Jack Combs & Mia DiBenedetto and handled by
Jack Combs.
Seventeen poodles earned WC certificates including: Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up JH WCX, owned by Jack Combs
& Mia DiBenedetto and handled by Jack Combs; Webster’s
Red High Heels, owned by Angie & Rich Louter, handled
by Rich Louter; Deaux Rey’s Splash N Fah So JH WC,
owned and handled by Sheree Melancon; Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ WC, owned and handled by Mary Ruth
Calhoun; K.C.’s Sassafras of Weilerback VD RAE AX AXJ
WC WCX, owned and handled by Carol L. Stone; Ch Carlyn Calamity Jane NA WC, owned by Joyce Carelli, Jeanne
Kennedy & Michael Lamb and handled by Joyce Carelli;
Glorias-Baywind Answer To Love WC, owned by Beth Warren & Gloria Saunders & Vivian Gill and handled by Beth
Warren; Valentine’s Sly As A Fox, owned and handled by
Margaret Fox; Deaux Rey Me N My Shadeaux JR, owned
and handled by Sheree Melancon; Tudorose Dreamcatcher
Daventry CDX WC, owned and handled by Jean Bedenbaugh; Southern Standards Red Creole WC, owned by Angie & Rich Louter and handled by Rich Louter; Carlyn Hard
Spun, owned by Joyce Carelli & Michael Lamb and handled
by Joyce Carelli; Leap N La Tee JH, owned and handled
by Sheree Melancon; Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UD
RN JH, owned and handled by Patricia Rose; Finnesse All
Jazzed Up, COX RAE JH MXP MXJ WC WCX, owned by
Kevin & Carol Stone and handled by Carol Stone; Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash, owned and handled by Linda Miller
and Redlines Radiant Red Reba, owned by Angie & Rich
Louter and handled by Rich Louter.
AKC Hunt Test & WC WCX Events
76th Anniversary Poodle Club of
America, Inc. National Specialty
April 19 & 20, 2008
Working Poodle Weekend Highlights
By Dana Stewart, Working Program Director
The weekend of field working events at PCA was sunny, fun,
and most important, successful! Overall Test and WC WCX
entries stayed consistent from 2007. We were and are thankful for the support of all participants who believed in their
Poodles and in the program enough to enter the event despite
the earlier test dates! They looked on the bright side and
bright is what we got! We were blessed with sunshine and
warm weather.
This year we added a few new things, including the “Hunting Poodle Pin.” This colorful pin carried the image of a
black Standard Poodle with a duck in tow! Not know what
the reception of such an adornment would be, we ordered a
hundred pins. I am happy to say that we have only 13 left
and we are hopeful those will sell at upcoming WC WCX
tests. The proceeds from the pin sales go to supporting our
costs at the events. We thank the 80+ people who supported
our pin efforts and hope you will wear it proudly!
I’d personally like to thank Linda Miller, the AKC Hunt Test
Chairman and Joyce Carelli, WC WCX Chairman and my
wife, Claudia Straitiff, Affiliate Program Chair for their efforts throughout the year – and especially at the event. Our
group managed to work together to put together tests that
were fair, fun, and well attended.
Also special thanks to Joyce Miller who covered Hospitality and Joe Quinn and his team for their annual effort of
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keeping us straight with Birds, Equipment, Test set-ups and
Gunners
Each Chairman wanted to send their special thanks as well to
the committees which supported them including:
For the AKC Hunt Tests,
·
Scott Olund & Susanne Nash – Hunt Test Secretary and
Assistant Secretary
·
Margaret Fox: Chief Hunt Test Marshal
For the WC WCX Tests:
·
Kim Raymond: WC WCX Test Secretary
·
Jaci Bowman: WC WCX Marshal
And still more thanks, especially to all of the ‘worker bees,’
who manned the stations and worked tirelessly in making
this double-event a tremendous success. It takes a great deal
of coordination and hard work to host a Hunt Test and WC/
WCX and as the event grows each year, it takes more and
more volunteers to keep this great weekend going.
We’d also like to thank the wonderful judges, Ted Finley
& Barry Fry and Carol and Dan Lewis. Your expertise and
encouragement was invaluable to us. And thank you to all
of the Board Members and Club Officers of the Poodle Club
Of America Inc., who were present to help and support the
participants. Special thanks to all the enthusiastic poodle
owners and handlers for supporting this special venue.
It is so exciting to see so much support from fans across the
country and a renewed interest in working with Poodles to
develop their instincts. Thank you everyone at PCA! See
you next year.
PCA 2008 Medallion Awardees
& Dinner
Written by Claudia Straitiff
The weekend of field events closed with a dinner where the
2007-2008 PCA Medallion Program awardees
were recognized. The
Medallion program was
established in an effort
to encourage ongoing
participation in PCA
National events as well
as WC WCX tests offered by PCA Affiliate
Clubs. This is the second year in which the
Medallions have been
presented at PCA.
More and more people are getting interested in field work
with their Poodles. We’re proud of their work and appreciative of the generous support from the PCA Board of Directors and our handlers and fans!
This year, the Gold Medallion Qualifiers are:
Lonetree’s Go Bang MH, WC WCX owned by Jack Combs
and Mia DiBenedetto.
Cosmic’s Mountain Scout SH WC WCX owned by Gary
and Helen Scovel.
The Silver Medallion Qualifiers are:
CH Ascot For Your Eyes Only, RN JH (WC WCX) owned
by Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart
CH Carlyns Neon Moon JH (WC WCX) owned by Joyce
Carelli
The Bronze Medallion Qualifiers are:
Bibelot Tolka Hands Up JH (WC WCX) owned by Jack
Combs and Mia DiBenedetto
Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor RN, UD, JH, WC, WCX
K.C.’s Sassafras of Weilerbach, UD RAE AX AXJ WC
WCX owned by Carol Stone
Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ
Paradigm’s Walkin’ The Wild Side JH owned by Margaret
Fox
Valentine’s Ruby ‘N The Rough CDX RA OA NAJ JH
owned by Linda Miller
PCA : As the fanciers watch!
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screaming turned to the right Spirit was gone, the lab
Congratulations to all on your hard work and achieve- was about 15 feet from me on a dead run teeth barred
ments!
and screaming, and my wonderful little Bear had moved
from my left placed him self between me and the lab,
As you can see, participation in Poodle field events is gain- God is so good we happened to be on frozen snow my
ing and we hope to see many more Affiliate Clubs getting first step toward Bear landed me face down on the snow
their folks involved as we work to introduce Poodles to part
I saw the lab hit Bear and then they both slid on the
of the work for which they were originally recognized and
snow, I made it to the lab in one giant step he crouched
bred.
down hair sticking straight up and every tooth showing,
Holding WC WCX events in 2007 and 2008 were the Or- I was so mad, I grabbed him by the sides of his head
lando Poodle Club, The Central Carolina Poodle Club, The and shook him as hard as I could, showed him every
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club. As well, a VIP sponsored tooth in my head and growled back as loud and deep
event was held outside of Portland, Oregon.
as I could he jumped back from me, growled, snapped,
and turned and ran, his owner was running over but he
Affiliate WC WCX events slated for the 2008-2009 calen- was still a ways off, I looked down and there was my
dar are: Central Carolina Poodle Club (back-to-back tests, little dog shaking like a leaf but right by my side. After
May 31 & June 1); Lone Star Poodle Club, May 17, 2008; I calmed down I remembered that God had urged me
The Poodle Club of Massachusetts, June 8; The Greater Milto pray for my dogs, what a wonderful God we serve
waukee Poodle Club, August 10, 2008; The Orlando Poodle
:-), and how thankful I am that he gave me a wonderful
Club; and the Bluebonnet Poodle Club.
little poodle named Bear :-), I’ve always loved Bear but
If you or your club is interested in learning more about how now he’s my hero. Oh yea I’m about 5 foot tall and a
to train Poodles for the field or about putting on event or grandma of 9, and Bear is about 12 inches tall, and the
seminar related to Poodles Working In the Field, please con- coolest poodle in the whole world.
tact cstraitiff@mail.com for more information.
Bear the Super Hero:
Submitted by:Peggy Cole
Emporia KS 66801
My little mini poodle Bear is a super hero, and I have a
real God thing to share with you. Last week I asked my
friends to pray for my dogs I just thought they needed
pray. This weekend we went to North East Iowa to see
our kids, they still have a foot of frozen snow on the
ground. Krystal lives in the country on a dead end street
that has about
8 houses, they
each have about
3 acres of land
full of trees.
Saturday morning I got up and
took Bear and
Spirit (Brad’s
mini poodle) out
to do their job
and I noticed 2 houses over a large black lab barking
at us his owner was with him but I didn’t like the way
the dog was watching us so I decided to cut things short
and go back in I turned to go in Bear was on my left and
Spirit on my right between me and the black lab who
was about a 100 yards away, in about 3 seconds I heard
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Latest Updates on Vaccines from Dr. Jean Dodds
Reprinted with permission *
CANINE MINIMAL VACCINE USE
PROTOCOL – 2007
Age of Pups
Vaccine Type
9 - 10 weeks
Distemper virus + Parvovirus, MLV
14 weeks
Same as above
20 weeks or older, if allowable by law
Rabies
1 year
Distemper virus + Parvovirus, MLV (0ptional)
1 year
Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks
apart from any other vaccine)
Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and
parvovirus every 3 yrs, or more often, if desired.
Written waiver of rabies booster, with justification by
client veterinarian, and rabies antibody titer may be
granted.
See www.rabieschallengefund.org
FELINE MINIMAL VACCINE USE
PROTOCOL – 2007
Age of Kittens
Vaccine Type
8 weeks
Panleukopenia, calicivirus, herpes virus,
trivalent killed vaccine or Recombinant MLV
12 weeks
Same as above
20 weeks or older, if allowable by law
Rabies, IF required by law
1 year
Panleukopenia,
(0ptional)
1 year
Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks
apart from other vaccines booster), if required
Perform vaccine antibody titers for panleukopenia virus
every 3 yrs, or more often, if desired. Written waiver of
rabies booster, with justification by client veterinarian,
and rabies antibody titer may be granted.
See
www.rabieschallengefund.org
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calicivirus,
herpes
virus
cont. on page 36
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cont.
from page 35
W. Jean Dodds, DVM. Hemopet, 938 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310-828-4804; Fax 310-8288251; e-mail hemopet@hotmail.com. REASONS FOR VACCINE TITER TESTING *
• To determine that animal is protected (suggested by a positive test result)
• To identify a susceptible animal (suggested by a negative test result)
• To determine whether an individual animal has responded to a vaccine
• To determine whether an individual vaccine is effectively immunizing animals
________________________________________________________________
* from: Schultz, Ford, Olsen, Scott. Vet Med, 97: 1-13, 2002 (insert)
AVAILABLE VACCINE TITERS FOR DOGS
• Distemper Virus
• Parvovirus
• Adenovirus 2 (hepatitis)
• Bordetella
• Panleukopenia
• Corona Virus [not recommended]
• Rabies Virus (RFFIT: non export)
AVAILABLE VACCINE TITERS FOR CATS
• Panleukopenia Virus
• Herpes Virus ( Rhinotracheitis Virus)
• Calicivirus
• Rabies Virus (RFFIT: non export)
cont. on page 37
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AVAILABLE VACCINE TITERS FOR HORSES
• Equine Herpes (EHV –1, and – 4) (rhino)
• Potomac Horse Fever
• Equine Encephalitis (EEE, WEE, VEE)
• Equine Viral Arteritis
• Equine Influenza
• Rabies Virus (RFFIT: non export)
• Tetanus Antibody
• West Nile Virus Antibody Titer
CANINE VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS *
• retrospective cohort study; 1.25 million dogs vaccinated at 360 veterinary hospitals
• 38 adverse events per 10,000 dogs vaccinated
• inversely related to dog weight
• vaccines prescribed on a 1-dose-fits-all basis, rather than by body weight.
• increased for dogs up to 2 yr of age, then declined
• greater for neutered versus sexually intact dogs
• increased as number of vaccines given together increased
• increased after the 3 rd or 4 th vaccination
• genetic predisposition to adverse events documented
_____________________________________________________________
*
from Moore et al, JAVMA 227:1102–1108, 2005
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VACCINE CONCLUSIONS FOR CANINES *
Factors that increase risk of adverse events 3 days after vaccination:
• young adult age
• small-breed size
neutering
•
• multiple vaccines given per visit
These risks should be communicated to clients
_______________________________________________________
*
from Moore et al, JAVMA 227:1102–1108, 2005
FELINE VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS *
• retrospective cohort study; 0.5 million cats vaccinated at 329 veterinary hospitals
• 51.6 adverse events per 10,000 cats vaccinated
• inversely related to cat weight
• increased for cats about 1 yr of age
• greater for neutered versus sexually intact cats
• increased as number of vaccines given together increased
• Lethargy with or without fever was most common sign
_________________________________________________
*
from Moore et al, JAVMA 231:94-100, 2007
VACCINE CONCLUSIONS FOR FELINES *
Factors that increase risk of adverse events 30 days after vaccination:
• young adult age
•
neutering
• multiple vaccines given per visit
These risks should be communicated to clients, and the number
of vaccines administered concurrently limited
_______________________________________________________
*
from Moore et al, JAVMA 231:94-100, 2007
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Retired Champion can do it all! Poodles can herd too!
“Puppy Champion CGC Ralphie turns his attention to herding!
Owned and Loved by Debbie & Wendell Wye & the McDills”
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