2023 National Specialty Winner CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone July 2024 2023 National Field Champion FC Cris D’s Making A Statement 2023 Amateur Field Champion Titles 2023 Amateur Field Champion Titles Nitro Sadie Mae
2024 WCA OFFICERS AND BOARD President: John Bonner Vice President: Sarah Chvilicek Treasurer: Robbe McAlexander Secretary: Vickie Margolis D I R E C T O R S : Frank Sommer Jill Paige Billie Thompson Wayne Cowles Julie Aune Susan Wallace THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE Publisher: Think Big Marketing, LLC Bonnie Hill, Editor PO Box 2084 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Phone: 215.378.0203 [email protected] Magazine Committee Members Amanda Frutos • Tammy Richmond NATIONAL OFFICE Cindy James-Moore, Executive Secretary 562 S State Hwy 123 Bypass #446 Seguin, TX 78155 Phone: 830-624-9699 [email protected] Hours: 10-4 CST M, W, F Cindy James-Moore, Futurity Administrator 562 S State Hwy 123 Bypass #446 Seguin, TX 78155 Phone: 830-624-9699 [email protected] The Weimaraner Magazine (USPS 673-500) (ISSN 0162-315X) is published monthly for $55.00 per year by the Weimaraner Club of America, 1200 Union Wine Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Periodicals Postage paid at Montezuma, IA and add’l mailing office. Corporate address: c/o Incorp Services, Inc., 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 140, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Vol 81, Number 7, July 2024 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to WCA, 562 S. State Hwy 123 Bypass #446, Seguin, TX 78155-9752 Send advertising and articles to the editor, who reserves the right to edit all copy. The editor is not responsible for claims made by advertisers. Statements made by writers are not necessarily the views of the editor or the WCA. No advertising will be accepted that contains or promotes Weimaraners with known or obvious disqualifications. Photos of these dogs may be published if they are part of the results. No dogs with obvious disqualifying faults will be published on a cover. THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE THE MAGAZINE OF THE BEST OF BREEDS MONTHLY COLUMNS DeTails ................................................................................7 Futurity Corner ..................................................................7 2025 Futurity Litter Nominations......................................7 FEATURES AKC Delegate Report ........................................................14 Health: Heartworm Disease Is Found In All 50 States....16 Watch for Signs of Heat Distress .....................................18 An Examination Of Movement In Dogs...........................20 The Foundation Stock Of A Breeding Program...............24 Nominating Committee Report Elections 2024...............29 2024 WCA Western Field Classic & Field Futurity ..........30 Ignite Your Passion: Inspiration to WCA Members for an Incredible Membership Journey .....................................51 RESULTS Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club, Wilmington, OH Sweepstakes And Specialty .............................................38 Weimaraner Club of Greater Louisville. Sweepstakes And Specialty..............................................40 Trinity Valley Weimaraner Club, Ft. Worth, TX Specialty AND Sweepstakes .............................................43 Tarheel Weimaraner Club Designated Specialty And Sweepstakes..............................................................44 Lone Star Weimaraner Club Glen Rose Specialty...........48 Southland Weimaraner Club, Specialty ..........................50 REGULAR DEPARTMENTS On The Covers ..................................................................6 Monthly Board Minutes ...................................................8 Breeder Referral.............................................................26 New AKC Titles ...............................................................53 WCA Ratings Awarded ...................................................57 BROM/FROM Update ......................................................59 Top 10 Stats.....................................................................60 Weimaraner Clubs..........................................................67 National Officers ............................................................68 Classifieds .......................................................................69 Calendar of Events .........................................................70 Copyright © 2024 by The Weimaraner Club of America. All rights reserved. Reproduction of contents in any form is prohibited without written permission from the publisher and the contributor. WWW.WEIMARANERCLUBOFAMERICA.ORG CONTENTS THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 3 ▬
FRONT COVER 2023 Amateur Field Champions AFC BRYMAR’S ALL THROTTLE NO BOTTLE, NRD “Nitro” Sire: 2xNFC FC Unserhund Von Sieger, FROM HOF Dam: Brymar’s Do The Math v Reiteralm, FROM Breeders: Bryan Reynolds & Amanda Thornton Owner: David Bryan Reynolds Nitro lives for and loves to hunt. He comes out of the box with the exuberance of a puppy every time and it is easy to see that he loves hunting to his core. As he approaches the age of 8, Nitro has been a fixture in the All Age Top 10 for 6 years. He has had multiple placements at our NFT including a runner up this past year at the age of 7. Following the Perfection Kennels program, Nitro was my first dog to ever get a broke placement on. More than anything, Nitro is my best bud, my friend and I love him. AFC SOUTHPAW’S OTTERCREEK - ZZ’S STRIDE N’ SADIE MAE NAVHDA NA Prize 1 “Sadie Mae” Sire: Southpaw’s Ottercreek Takin It N’Stride NAVHDA NA Prize 1 Dam: NFC NAFC FC AFC Southpaw’s Ottercreek Bailee Belle JH NRD NAVHDA NA II FROM Breeders: Brandon Sims & Meredith Wadsworth Owner: Paul Guay Sadie is a gorgeous, young looking girl with solid body structure and has an endless desire to please. She is a reliable natural backer, retrieves enthusiastically on land or water and has a beautiful stylish point. In the 2017 WCA National Field Trial, Sadie placed 2nd in the National Open Derby and placed 4th in the WCA National Field Futurity. She made her first appearance in the Top Ten All Age/ Gun Dogs list in May of 2019 and has been a staple in the Top 10 listing from 2020 through present. Sadie is a loving companion and a joy to travel and compete with. BACK COVER 2024 Western Field Classic Grand Open Limited All Age Winner FC Trax Search Engine “Radar” Sire: CH Jake’s Tanka Siyosuka Ganohaldohi Dam: FC Reiteralm Legacy von Trax Breeders: Shirley A Nilsson & Megan Bastien Owner: Marilyn Black Radar is a wide ranging genuine hour dog with tons of passion and drive for bird doggin’. Thanks to Todd Yamamoto for training and handling Radar to this win that also completed the requirements for his Field Championship. Thanks to the many other folks that assisted with Radar’s development and success. ON THE COVER THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 6 ▬
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THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 8 ▬ MONTHLY CONFERENCE MINUTES WCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Weimaraner Club Of America Zoom Board of Directors Meeting | Wed. Mar. 13 2024, 8 p.m. EDT; 7 p.m. CDT; 6 p.m. MDT; 5 p.m. PDT The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm MT by President John Bonner. In attendance: President- John Bonner, Vice President- Sarah Chvilicek, Secretary-Vickie Margolis, Directors: Billie Thompson, Julie Aune, Wayne Cowles, Frank Sommer, Jill Paige and Susan Wallace. Executive Secretary- Cindy James-Moore, AKC DelegateJennifer Martin Absent: Treasurer- Robbe McAlexander Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve the February Board Meeting minutes as corrected. 2nd by Jill Paige. Motion passed. SECRETARY REPORT The April board meeting will be during the week of the National. Some of the Board members will be traveling to, or participating at the events leading up to the National. It was suggested the meeting could be changed if pressing issues need to be addressed, or postponed/cancelled if there are no pressing issues. Email received from the health committee with requests from members and non-members regarding breeders not abiding by the COE. The Board advised the Health Committee to inform those with complaints against members of the procedure outlined in the By-laws to file formal complaints. TREASURER REPORT Financials were given and reviewed. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Approve 60-Day Extensions: Names of members late on renewing, who are asking for the 60-day extension to renew their memberships. Clifford Goodman According to the By-Laws, Section 4.B., Termination of Membership: “By lapsing. A membership will be considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if such member’s dues remain unpaid 30 days after the first day of the fiscal year; however, the Board may grant an additional 60 days of grace to such delinquent members in meritorious cases. In no case may a person be entitled to vote at any Club meeting whose dues are unpaid as of the date of that meeting.” Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve the Consent Agenda. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORT submitted by Cindy James-Moore Received the check from Nestle Purina PetCare Company for the sponsorship agreement. Received the below from AKC. It is the balance in the AKC Canine Health Fund. They are asking if the WCA would consider directing a portion of the DAF to support ongoing research projects at CHF. There is a link to visit their research studies included. Weimaraner Club of America Donor Advised Fund 4th Quarter 2023 Statement (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023) 1/1/2023 Balance $8,254.32 Contributions $0.00 PPCPP Contribution $520.91 Investment Earnings/(Losses) $1,174.70 Research Support* $917.77 12/31/2023 Balance $9,032.16 Liaisons will ask the Health Committee’s opinion if they wish to continue keeping those funds in holding to be used for health-related research involving issues specifically affecting Weimaraners. TREASURER REPORT Robbe submitted the financials for review. DELEGATE REPORT submitted by Jennifer Martin Please see above data from AKC with color breakdown. The # of blues is down, but the % of blues are up due to less decline since 2000. The use of silver gray has dropped by the same % that blue has increased. The color gray has remained at the same % of the total. Earlier this month, I shared the AKC advancements in the registrations. We hope to expand the statement to include a reference that “blue is a breed non-regular/disqualification.” COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislation Committee submitted by Christine Boldrick Activity Summary: Our committee is monitoring all legislation at the state and federal levels regarding breeding, importing ownership, licensing, health and any other topic that might affect dog owners. Attached is a chart of the legislation that was reported on for the month of February (through 2/26/2024). Planned Activities: Most sessions are in right now and there are a lot of re-introduced bills and new bills to monitor. We are in close contact with AKC, NAIA and other sources that report and monitor legislation. We will continue to update the chart of monthly of legislation actions and if anyone has a question regarding same, we are available to assist. Recommendation: We recently prepared a small article explaining the difference between the AKC PAC and the AKC CLSF. Our committee is happy to prepare articles that may be of interest to try to involve the membership in actively opposing or supporting certain legislation in their states. Ideas are always welcome. National Field Trial Report submitted by Jeff Brown Activity Summary: The first 2024 NFT Committee meeting was held by Zoom call on February 26th. Attendees: Jeff Brown, Justin Buehring, Chip Glennon, Esteri Hinman, Carey Killion, and
THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 9 ▬ MONTHLY CONFERENCE MINUTES April Mallon. We discussed four topics: 1. Stake manager assignments: • Open – Kim Fowler • Amateur –Carey Killion • Walking puppy – Chip Glennon • Futurity – April Mallon • Derby – John Bonner 2. Process for identifying judges: We discussed a short list of candidates that have judged AKC National Championship stakes for other continental breeds over the last several years. Jeff will do preliminary calls in March to test interest and availability. 3. Banquet – the Committee is exploring alternatives to holding the NFT Banquet at the Lake Murray Lodge. 4. Reviewed 2023 financial results. We basically broke even. Planned Activities: The next monthly meeting is planned for March 20th. During March Jeff will do preliminary calls of judging targets to test interest and availability. Field Committee submitted by Mary Brown Activity Summary: 1. National Bird Dog Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2.10.24. Dick Wilber, Tom Hansen, FC/AFC Outdoors Tony Lama and FC/AFC Qizef’s Grau Geist Marlene were inducted into the HOF. Mary & Dick Wilber, Kevin & Hannah Jahr, Diane Vater & Chuck Cooper, Leslie Like and Mary Brown attended the event. The committee identified a few dogs and people to consider for nominations in 2025. 2. Discussed board approved changes to language in the rules for Regional Classic events in December. 3. Fund raising options for the Derby stipend was discussed. Members encouraged to brainstorm what items might raise money in an online auction that is targeted for August or September. 4. Concern re: storage of WCA rotating trophies was raised. Trophies that are not accepted by the winner of a stake at Classic events have been stored by the committee chair or member of the field committee who has local (home) storage space, which has been free of charge to the WCA. Planned Activities: 1. Submit article for magazine on 2024 National Bird Dog Hall of Fame and remind members that they can submit nominations to the field committee. 2. Identify at least two dogs for nominations in 2025 that meet criteria for the National Bird Dog Hall of Fame no later than September 2024. Submit to board or consideration by September/October meeting. 3. Review Regional Classic rules and make a recommendation on flexibility re: required stakes to support clubs who want to incorporate the AKC Regional OGD or AGD stake within the classic. Susan and Mary will draft language for further discussion. 4. Plan fund raising for derby stipend. Recommendation: Investigate costs for WCA insurance, or alternative fundraising options, to cover replacement of rotating trophies if/when a trophy is lost or destroyed in an earthquake, flood, fire, theft, or other natural disaster vs. negligence. This is urgent due to current rules leaving the chair of an event or owner of a property storing the trophy responsible to replace a trophy when negligence is not an issue. Rationale: A natural disaster such as an earthquake, flood, fire, or theft that would result in the loss of a trophy is hopefully a rare event. By history it has been… Recent events have heightened awareness of the financial risk faced to replace trophies that WCA club members volunteered to store when negligence is not an issue. It is unreasonable to expect club members to continue to store or transport without having access to WCA insurance coverage to help with replacement costs. A cost comparison with shipping trophies, storage costs within a region etc. needs to be explored. The Executive Secretary will look into the insurance policy to determine if WCA property is covered for loss due to fire, flood, earthquake, etc. Requesting a decision on whether the owner of a dog is or is not eligible for a 2023 derby stipend due to submitting a membership application in November and then becoming a member in January 2024. The NFT was held in December 2023 during which he was not yet a WCA member. The Board determined the owner was not yet a member of the WCA when the dog ran the 2023 Derby stake at the WCA National Field Trial, therefore not entitled to the derby stipend. Article 1 Section 3: Applicants will become members 30 days after the mailing of the Club magazine in which their name, address and sponsor were published unless objection shall be received in writing by the Executive Secretary. Futurity Report submitted by Cindy James-Moore We have two different people who did not renew their 2024 WCA Membership by December 31, 2023 or the 60-day extension period which ended February 29, 2024. Asking for clarity from the board regarding a person applying for membership and entering their dog at a futurity/maturity the same month that their name appears in the Weimaraner Magazine. As with the derby stipend, the Board determined the owner(s) will not yet be members of the WCA when the 2024 Eastern Bench Futurity/Maturity is held. Article 1 Section 3: Applicants will become members 30 days after the mailing of the Club magazine in which their name, address and sponsor were published unless objection shall be received in writing by the Executive Secretary. Juniors Program Committee submitted by Barb Taylor Activity Summary: The Willamette Weimaraner Club, is requesting that if in the future any Scholarship winner that reaches age 25 and have not claimed their scholarship then, that the money won from WWC’s donation be returned to their club instead of back into the WCA Junior Fund. Scholarship Policy On occasion members of the WCA, or the WCA itself, may offer scholarships to Juniors meeting certain criteria. Criteria necessary to win will be detailed when the scholarship is announced. Scholarships will be held by the WCA for the winning Junior until
THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 1 0 ▬ MONTHLY CONFERENCE MINUTESit is requested by the Junior. Scholarships will be paid to the degree program college or trade school the Junior is attending, not to the Junior. A Junior has until the age of 25 to claim their scholarship. After the age of 25, scholarships will be forfeited and the unclaimed funds will be put back into the Junior program to fund new / additional scholarships. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies or equipment required by the study. Juniors may obtain the form to request their scholarship(s) from the current WCA Executive Secretary. The Board does not feel it is in the best interest of Juniors, the Juniors Program, the WCA or the future of the sport of dogs (Weimaraners specifically) to change the Scholarship Policy. Membership Committee submitted by Julie Aune Activity Summary: Scheduled first Zoom meeting for Thursday, March 7 @ 8-9pm Planned Activities: Review Charter, non-renewals, assign committee members to regions for gathering information on local club activities (upcoming and reports on past), consider suggestions. Recommendation: Add WCA member/volunteer Meredith Wadsworth to committee Rationale: Adds additional perspective, varied experiences and contacts. Motion made by Frank Sommer to add Meredith Wadsworth to the Membership Committee. 2nd by Billie Thompson. Motion passed. Nominating Committee submitted by Vickie Margolis The committee met via Zoom on March 5. Introductions and review of charter. Discussion of the qualifications of prospective candidates for specific positions. Christine and Brenda will create an email blast and ad for the magazine to recruit members for open board positions. The committee will meet again on April 30 to discuss candidates and assign interviews. Judges Education Committee submitted by Linda Bailey Judges Ed presented by Derek Beatty at the National on Friday morning. Mary Ellen Macke, Suzanne Burns, and Linda Bailey will be assisting. Ringside mentoring will be Friday afternoon, during the CWC Specialty and again on Sunday during the CWC Specialty. Communications Committee presented by Sarah Chvilicek and Frank Sommer Sarah and Frank are working with Bonnie Hill (Communications Committee Chair) to assess ways to reduce the costs of the magazine. Under review: • Reducing postage costs • Asking members to receive only digital magazine • Revisit the Magazine Cover Policy and reduce the free covers and pages given away. Many National Club magazine policies do not give free covers/ads to members. • Sarah will work with Julie Aune to review AKC’s Club Bylaws Services regarding allowing the WCA to adopt electronic mailings and balloting. Sarah will invite Bonnie Hill to the next board meeting to answer questions the board may have. To prevent duplication of questions, all questions from board members should be sent to Sarah for Bonnie. OLD BUSINESS • Nominating Charter update– Julie Aune reported the committee met and the proposed changes will be sent to the board when completed. • AKC Meet the Breeds, Jan. NYC – Jennifer Martin The breakdown of the reimbursements for the January AKC Meet the Breeds was given. AKC will be sending the check to the Executive Secretary. Jennifer requested reimbursement from the Weimaraner Foundation Fund to help with the costs associated with attending this public education event WFF Response: The WFF can pay for things like booth space rental, electrical hook ups and printing materials for handouts. We have this done several times in the past. We would just need receipts for our records. The WFF cannot pay for travel expenses for volunteers. We can’t even reimburse trustees for travel expenses per our constitution. • 2023 Natl Rosettes update – Jill & Sarah reported that all but 2 have been ordered and sent to the winners. • Committee Chairs and appointees Public Education Members: Alyse Henderson, Gretchen Jungermann, Tanya Rowan, and Ann Johnson. Acting Chair: Billie Thompson. Motion made by Frank Sommer to approve the Public Ed committee as submitted. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Motion passed. Liaison to Germany – Thom Koehler to remain Webmaster – Jan Hare to remain • WCA banning dogs with DQs from entering WCA National events, submitted by Sarah Chvilicek, Jill Paige & Billie Thompson DQ’s at National Events - Recommendation: Require print on all Premiums: “Dogs with disqualifications are not eligible for competition” “DQF not applicable” COLOR – is generally obvious HEIGHT – This can be accomplished using a WCA Rep as we do for WCA Ratings. Example: If it is a Nat’l field event with the San Fran club then the field committee for that particular event appoints a WCA Rep for that event. That Rep is responsible for overseeing that the rules are followed. If one enters a dog with a questionable height then one takes their chances on being called out. We do not measure dogs before they enter the conformation ring. Dogs would not be measured before running a field event, obedience etc. Unless a height check is called by the WCA Rep or another entrant. If they enter the ring in conformation with a dog that is DQ for height it is possible they will get measured and excused. It’s also possible the judge rather than
THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 1 1 ▬ MONTHLY CONFERENCE MINUTES go through the wicket process may choose to ignore the height question but not use that dog for any awards at all. • In Conformation the use of a wicket is determined by the AKC licensed judge at judge’s discretion or by ringside request. • In Ratings it can be determined by the WCA Rep at the Reps discretion or other entrant or the committee • In Field it can be determined by a WCA Rep at the Reps discretion or other entrant or the committee Approved Wickets should be a requirement for clubs putting on any of our National events. If a wicket is present that might make people aware that the height issue is as important as color/coat type These are ideas to start the process hopefully by the later part of 2023. This would give the membership an opportunity to acclimate. Also giving the board time to identify clubs that have wickets presently or to secure approved wickets and address how to properly wicket. The use of Height Cards, DNA etc. can be left for investigation in the future if wanted. As Sarah pointed out, the Vizsla Club has a very good plan in motion. Before moving forward, the board needs more information and discussion as to whether or not AKC would even allow such wording as “Dogs with disqualifications are not eligible for competition” on a premium list, and what measures and what AKC would require be taken to taken to ensure the rule was followed. NEW BUSINESS • Judges’ selection proposal from Melissa Hampton Dear Sandy, John, and Billie, I am writing once again to request the National Show Committee consider updating the criteria regarding the Judging Selection for WCA Bench events judges’ eligibility. I am proposing the moratorium period be increased for both National and Futurity/Maturity to eight consecutive years from five for National judging and two for Futurity/Maturity assignments. With the current terms, we are seeing the repeated elections of the same judges as reflected for the last 13 years on the chart attached. When one can be elected to judge a F/M event and then a National two years later they are evaluating the same dogs - at our largest events - and we can predict the outcome before arriving onsite. I don’t believe the addition of the member’s opinion messages on the judges they nominated has been as supportive as initially suggested given the generic and uneducated statements about them. There are very few members voting annually compared to the size of our membership, which is compounding the repeated result. We are also seeing a decrease in the overall entry at these events compared to the dogs eligible, which may be an effect because of those elected to judge. I would also be in favor of an online voting ballot system that is submitted through the WCA member portal or another source to collect the data securely. I think the convenience of that modality would significantly increase the participation rate. Judges Eligibility 1. Any Judge who has judged at a National Specialty will not be eligible to judge another WCA event for five consecutive years. As an example, the 2015 Judge will not be eligible to judge the National Specialty or Futurity/ Maturity until 2021. These judges will be removed from the ballot once they have accepted an assignment. 2. Any Judge who has judged at a Futurity/Maturity event will not be eligible to judge another WCA bench event for two consecutive years. As an example, the 2015 Judge will not be eligible to judge the National Specialty or Futurity/ Maturity until 2018. These Judges will be removed from the ballot once they have accepted an assignment. The Board will appoint an ad hoc committee to review the proposal with past and present NSC committee chairs. The ad hoc committee will then present their findings/recommendations to the board. Idea for National Specialty/Futurity starting in 2027, submitted by Jennifer Martin. A) National held for the next 5 years at Purina. B) One Fut/Mat held at the National. Pro: • Expenses • Fewer judges, ribbons, and trophies. • NSC can groom a follow up. • Central, always our largest. • Larger Fut/Mat entry and it is an event, not giving participation prizes. • Negotiate dates years in advance. • Host clubs are folding. • Similar to Ardmore, same location, planning easier. • Membership knows exactly where and when and can budget accordingly. 2 weeks ago, we had a major snowstorm, roads closed and dangerous conditions. Weimaraners were judged at 8am. THE ENTIRE ENTRY WAS PRESENT! They WILL attend! I have spoken with NSC Sandy West and CJM. Both in FAVOR. MUST act soon. Con: Complaint’s initially, will accept the change of the BOD makes the changes. No polling, no survey monkey, but a move to save the club and its events. A proactive BOD. I do not think the field side will have an argument? Not my wheel house, so do not feel comfortable making statements or Assumptions. One location and the greatest number of entries? National Walking Gun Dog Championship sponsorship presented by Frank Sommer In the past AKC hosted and put on the National Walking Gun Dog Championship event, and has charged the WCA a $750 donation that was to pay for a sponsored dinner. This year the AKC has relinquished all responsibilities to a local club to host the AKC NWGDCH. The local club would like to use the WCA donation for expenses other than a dinner. The board determined that the WCA has no issue with the donation to be used as needed to hold the event. There being no further business, president John Bonner entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to adjourn. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Meeting adjourned at 9:52pm MT Respectfully Submitted, Vickie Margolis WCA Secretary
THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 1 2 ▬ MONTHLY CONFERENCE MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm MT by President John Bonner. In attendance: President- John Bonner, Vice PresidentSarah Chvilicek, Secretary-Vickie Margolis, Directors: Billie Thompson, Julie Aune, Wayne Cowles, Frank Sommer, Jill Paige, and Susan Wallace. Executive Secretary- Cindy JamesMoore, AKC Delegate- Jennifer Martin Absent: Treasurer- Robbe McAlexander Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve the March Board Meeting minutes as corrected. 2nd by Jill Paige. Motion passed. Because the WCA monthly Board meeting falls during the week of the National, it was decided to only attend to matters that need immediate attention/decisions made before the May meeting: Performance Committee submitted by Jill Paige From: Jill Paige To: [email protected] Cc: Breeder Referal- Billie Thompson; Cindy Moore - Exec Sec; Frank Sommer - Director; John Bonner - Pres; Julie Aune - Director; Robbe McAlexander - Treasurer; Sarah Chvilicek - VP; Susan Wallace; Wayne Cowles - Director I responded to a request that we received from Tina Poach about the WCA having an agility trial in OK in June. She has a committee, a trial secretary, and a judge. The trial secretary is with an organization called Red Dirt Agility Club which is also a non-profit. Here are some of the organizations that benefit from them - “ RDAC has made donations to some of the student organizations at the OSU Vet school, Boy Scout troops, FFA groups from local schools, and a junior ROTC group.” RDAC will provide the equipment and workers in exchange for half of the profits from the trial. Tina is a WCA member and is asking that a trial be held as a WCA agility trial since we currently only hold one, maybe two trials a year (clubs are allowed 12/year). Can we do a UR to approve this request so that Cindy can process the AKC application since waiting until the May board meeting means any application will be late (and getting a premium together, etc. will be almost impossible)? Thank you. --jill Because the deadline for submitting a request for a June trial has passed, Red Dirt Agility Club is asking for approval to hold an All-Breed Agility trial in June or July of 2025 under the WCA’s AKC events license. The Executive Secretary provided some history of the WCA allowing other organizations with WCA members to hold Agility events under the WCA umbrella. The Executive Secretary will provide the form for a formal application to Red Dirt Agility for completion to be submitted to the Board for approval. Field Committee submitted by Mary Brown The field committee met 4.1.24 at the request of the board to respond and provide recommendations on changes to the rules for holding classic field events. 1. WCA Field Classic Events With the introduction of AKC Regional Championship stakes, only a handful of clubs willing to host a Classic, and the declining entry in Classic events it was determined that increased flexibility in identifying stakes to hold during the event is essential. This is relevant to the Open All-Age, Amateur, and Open Gun Dog stakes, in particular. Please review the recommended changes to the Classic rules. Planned Activities: 1. If rule changes are approved by the board, provide education to clubs who may serve as host clubs for Classic field trials, as well as participants, and monitor whether this change increases entries or clubs willing to host events. The Board discussed the proposed changes and believed there were changes made that were not reflected in the document submitted. The liaisons will gather questions from the board and submit them to the Field Committee for clarification and request a complete marked-up document be submitted to the board for approval. All board concerns must be to the Liaisons and or John no later than Friday, April 19, 2024, so they will have time to give the comments to the Field Committee. Good of the order: Bonnie scheduled for a May meeting Questions to Esteri should go to Robbe and Esteri. Motion made by Vickie Margolis to adjourn. 2nd by Julie Aune. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 pm Eastern Time. Respectfully Submitted, Vickie Margolis WCA Secretary Zoom Board of Directors Meeting | Wed. Apr. 10 2024, 8 p.m. EDT; 7 p.m. CDT; 6 p.m. MDT; 5 p.m. PDT WCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Weimaraner Club Of America
SPONSORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE A NEW CHAMPION SENIOR HUNTER CH KOPING GRAYBRIAR ROCK THE BOAT SH JHR TD BN RN CA BCAT SWN RATN CGC FDC TKN SD NRD VX, NAVHDA NA III “MARINA” Sire: Am GCH Can BISS GCH Koping Win'Weim Pink Floyd Can FDJ RN WDJ Am NSD CGC TKN RN Dam: Can CH Win'Weim Koping Harline Big Screen Hollywood Breeder: Patricia Kopec & Dr. Dana Massey Owners: Diana Rehborn & Patricia Kopec We refer to Marina as the sporty model; a true representation of versatility. She has a wonderful temperament (from her willingness to try anything I ask of her, to an endless supply of free kisses). Marina has an innate desire to retrieve and is an exceptional retriever (of shot and live birds, bumpers, and used tissues). She started her field career with a NAVHDA NA III (a first for mom too!) at 7 months followed by a placement in an all-breed FT in an Amateur Walking Derby stake at 8 months. Her love of birds and her ability was clear then. Marina also began showing in the ring, but due to Covid, our focus shifted. A natural at Tracking and Scent Work, Marina prefers active sports. In the fall of 2023, she finished her show championship, obtaining that final major win, with mom on the other end of the lead. A proud moment for sure! She is currently working on finishing her Master Hunter title and will be training for Retrieving Dog Excellent once the weather gets a bit warmer. Marina is a lovely, biddable bitch and we look forward to what the future holds. I would like to thank everyone who has helped us along the way; without that village, none of this would be possible. THIS DUAL WEIMARANER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WAS SPONSORED BY Laurie Sales, Two Rivers, WI Join us on Facebook: Dual Weimaraners Of USA www.dualweimaraners.com THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 13 ▬
Earlier this week, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a new rule for the importation of dogs into the United States. The rule, which becomes effective on August 1, 2024, will require all dogs to be at minimum six months of age prior to import into the U.S. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports the aims of import regulations that seek to protect pet and public health, including those that seek to protect the United States from reintroduction of DMRVV (canine rabies). However, AKC is disappointed that the new rule is overly broad and disparately impacts purebred dog enthusiasts who import a personal animal or collaborate internationally, or dog event competitors that travel internationally. AKC will continue to share our concerns with CDC, and encourages those who believe they will be impacted negatively by the rule to share concerns with CDC at [email protected]. WHY IS CDC DOING THIS? Through its new rule, CDC is seeking to prevent and deter the importation of dogs carrying DMRVV (canine rabies) and other diseases or pathogens that threaten public health. Recent cases of such imports have been associated with falsified or fraudulent rabies vaccinations and/ or other required health and import documentation. In 2020, CDC observed a 52% increase in the number of dogs that were ineligible for admission into the U.S. due to falsified or fraudulent documentation. The CDC’s new rule cited several cases of rabies-positive dogs being imported into the U.S. by, or on behalf of, animal rescue groups that presented with documentation for those dogs that had been falsified. Unfortunately, many of the dogs with falsified paperwork were claimed as personal pets (not for transfer/resale), to fraudulently exploit a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) exemption that allows personal pets with demonstrated immunity to canine rabies to enter the U.S. before six months of age. Except for this exemption and several others, current law requires all dogs entering the U.S. for transfer (sale, adoption, etc.) to be at least six months of age. In the final rule, CDC estimates that, in addition to the human toll, the importation of one rabies-infected dog costs federal, state, and local governments $270,000 for conducting public health investigations and administering rabies medications to exposed persons. That number jumps to $11.6 million if an exposure results in one human death. UNDERSTANDING THE NEW REQUIREMENTS The new requirements are not legislation. Legislation requires passage in Congress and being signed into law by the President. Instead, the requirements are part of a final administrative rule promulgated under the CDC’s existing legal authority to take administrative action to protect public health. There are numerous examples of this type of action in recent years, including the establishment of bans on imports from certain countries during the COVID-19 crisis. Here is a one-pager explaining the key differences between the legislative and regulatory processes. The CDC considered two factors to be of utmost importance for protecting public health as related to importing dogs into the U.S.: The dog’s vaccination status and its country of origin. EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2024, ALL DOGS IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ARE REQUIRED TO: 1. Appear healthy upon arrival, 2. Be at least six months of age, 3. Have an ISO-compatible microchip implanted for identification purposes, and 4. Be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt (no cost). THERE ARE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING: • A dog entering the US from a rabies-free or low-risk country may enter the U.S. at any U.S. port. It also must be accompanied by written documentation that the dog has resided or otherwise been only in rabiesfree or low-risk countries for the six months before attempted entry into the U.S. • A U.S.-vaccinated dog entering the US from countries considered high-risk for rabies must be accompanied by a Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination form, and may enter the U.S. at any U.S. port. AKC Delegate Report Jennifer Martin Friday, May 17, 2024 www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/understanding-cdcs-new-rule-bringing-dogs-united-states/ THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 14 ▬
• A foreign-vaccinated dog from a high-risk country must have a reservation with a CDC-registered Animal Care Facility, be accompanied by a Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form and a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt, and titer results from a CDC-approved laboratory. Dogs without titer results will be required to quarantine. These dogs may only enter the U.S. at airports with a CDC quarantine station and a CDC-registered Animal Care Facility. • A U.S.- or foreign-vaccinated dog from a rabies-restricted country must be accompanied by a completed Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form and a CDC Dog Import Permit, and enter the U.S. only at airports with a CDC quarantine station and a CDC-registered Animal Care Facility. This is a limited exception for service and government-owned animals; otherwise dogs from a rabies-restricted country are not permitted to enter the U.S. AKC CONCERNS: DISPARATELY IMPACTING PUREBRED DOG BREEDERS AND COMPETITORS Rabies is a devastating virus that is nearly 100% fatal once clinical symptoms appear. AKC recognizes and supports the vital importance of protecting U.S. public and animal health, including our status as a DMRVVfree country. AKC also recognizes CDC’s goal of reducing opportunities for fraud that threaten this status, and the need to improve efficiency for the importation of dogs. AKC appreciates that the rule does improve and streamline some import documentation. Unfortunately, CDC’s approach does not recognize that law-abiding importers importing only a personal-owned dog represents a different risk profile than those importing dogs intended for transfer. The cases of rabies-positive dogs that have been imported into the US (as cited by CDC and noted above) were all related to fraud associated with the importation of dogs for resale. In developing its new rule, CDC did not differentiate between the public health risks represented by a law-abiding dog owner importing a personally owned animal that will reside with and be cared for by a documented individual, versus entities importing large quantities of dogs for unknown final consumers and that are already violating certain import requirements. CDC’s new rule also neglects to recognize the value of international collaboration among sportsmen and breeders of purebred dogs, particularly in preserving breeds at risk of extinction. For example, under the rule in effect through July, puppies that have reached four months of age and were vaccinated at three months of age, therefore considered fully vaccinated against rabies, may be imported by U.S. dog enthusiasts to begin training and assess future breeding quality. It also fails to recognize that some event competitors may temporarily travel between the U.S. and Canada, both of which are canine rabies-free countries, to compete with their dogs at events sanctioned by AKC or the Canadian Kennel Club. Problematic international animal rescue importations that were based on falsified or fraudulent documents resulted in the importation and distribution of rabies-positive dogs among the general population of the U.S. Conversely, purebred dog enthusiasts who import a personal animal or collaborate internationally, or dog event competitors that travel internationally, were not responsible for those importations and are not proven to create similar threats to the health of either the American public or our animals. CDC’s new rule nevertheless imposes new requirements and restrictions on these breeders and competitors, which AKC views as disparately impacting them. NEXT STEPS AKC will continue to share our concerns with CDC about the disparate impact that will be experienced by purebred dog enthusiasts who import a personal animal and by owners who travel internationally or regularly transit land borders with their dogs, and continues to encourage those who believe they will be impacted negatively by the new CDC dog import rules to express their concerns directly to CDC at [email protected]. AKC will also continue to provide updates on federal regulatory actions as developments warrant. For more information, contact AKC Government Relations at doglaw@ akc.org. RESOURCES • Understanding CDC’s New Rule for Bringing Dogs into the United States (AKC) (downloadable PDF of this document) – https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/ uploads/2024/05/17151420/Understanding-CDCs-New-Rule-ForBringing-Dogs-into-the-United-States.pdf • Key Differences Between the Legislative & Regulatory Processes - https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/ uploads/2024/05/17174031/The-Difference-Between-theLegislative-Regulatory-Process.pdf • AKC’s Regulatory Resources page - https://www.akcgr.org/ regresources/. • New CDC Rule - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05- 13/pdf/2024-09676.pdf. • Bringing a Dog into the United States (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/ importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html. • From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html. • From August 1 Onward: Required Documents for Bringing a Dog into the United States (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringingan-animal-into-the-united-states/required-forms-for-importing-dog-united-states.html. • List of High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies (CDC) - https://www.cdc. gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/high-risk. html. • FAQs on CDC Dog Importations (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/faqs-about-high-risk-dogban.html. 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HEARTWORM LIFECYCLE 101 Until recently, people thought that mosquitoes transmitted heartworms directly into the pet’s bloodstream via a bite. We now know that heartworm larvae (microfilariae) are deposited onto the surface of a dog or cat’s skin when the mosquito feeds. The larvae continue to mature on the skin, sometimes for several months. If male and female heartworms are present in an infected dog, they can mate and produce offspring. These tiny microfilariae release into the dog’s blood system. Female mosquitoes then ingest microfilariae during feeding, undergo further maturation in the mosquito and pass on when the mosquito feeds again. The transmitted larvae enter the dog’s or cat’s body and finish maturing in their pet host. Adult heartworms eventually reach the blood vessels of the heart and lungs. Microfilariae can be found in the blood of infected pets as early as six months post-infection, although, in most dogs, microfilariae appear seven to nine months post-infection. Adult heartworms have a life expectancy of five to seven years in dogs and up to two to three years in cats. Unlike dogs, most worms in cats do not survive to the adult stage, and infected cats are less likely sources of additional infections. Two factors influence larval molts and maturation: ambient temperature and Wolbachia pipientis, a bacterium that lives within the heartworm and is needed for normal maturation of heartworm larvae. The discovery of Wolbachia was crucial in improving heartworm treatment efficacy and successfully eliminating D. immitis. UNDERSTANDING HEARTWORM DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Even among heartworm experts, recommendations for diagnostic testing vary. We know that the earlier heartworm infections are detected in your pet, the better the chance of recovery with fewer complications. The current guidelines from the American Heartworm Society recommend antigen and microfilaria testing be performed annually on all dogs, regardless of geographic location. This might be new information for some pet owners located in areas that historically had low heartworm infections. These tests also help diagnose heartworms in cats. Veterinarians categorize diagnostic tests for heartworm in pets into two main categories: • Primary diagnostic tests include microfilaria and antigen tests. • Secondary diagnostic tests involve imaging and clinical pathology. Primary testing for microfilaria includes wet-mount direct examination and the modified Knott test or millipore filter test. It is essential to look for diagnostic purposes and assess microfilaria burden. In addition, some heartworm-infected pets can make antibodies that result in false negative antigen tests. Microfilaria can help confirm a diagnosis of heartworm infection in these patients. Heartworm antigen tests are the most sensitive method for diagnosing heartworm disease in dogs. Antigen tests detect the actual presence of adult worms and are almost 100% specific for infection. They’re also crucial in identifying dogs that have heartworms but don’t have circulating microfilaria. The tests are sensitive enough to detect one female worm! Antigen tests are more challenging in cats. That’s because cats tend to have far fewer worms in their systems, sometimes as few as one or two, compared to 30 or more in dogs. A positive antigen test in cats confirms heartworm infection; a negative test only lowers the possibility of infection but doesn’t 100% rule out infection. Other diagnostic tests include imaging such as X-rays and heart ultrasounds. Although neither test can definitively diagnose heartworm infection, veterinarians find radiography and echocardiography extremely useful for diagnosing heartworm infection and assessing its severity once diagnosed. Heartworm Disease Is Found In All 50 States Submitted by Debra Konkol, WCA HEalth Chair | Morris Animal Foundation | Updated March 21, 2024 Over 400 years ago, researchers first identified heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) in animals. For more than 100 years, veterinarians have known that D. immitis causes heartworm disease in dogs and cats. Despite advances in our knowledge of heartworm disease, including improved diagnostic tests and safer, more effective treatments, heartworm remains a significant health threat for pets. HEALTH THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 16 ▬
Further diagnostic tests, such as a complete blood panel, biochemistry profile and urinalysis, are essential for evaluating a patient before treatment and detecting underlying diseases that could affect treatment. However, the intention of these tests is not to diagnose heartworm disease. BEST FRIENDS - WOLBACHIA AND D. IMMITIS In the 1970s, scientists discovered bacteria living in the bodies of both adult and immature heartworms. It took another 20 years for scientists to understand that Wolbachia are not just passive passengers but play a crucial role in a worm’s survival. Due to this co-dependency, the discovery of Wolbachia has changed how veterinarians treat heartworm disease in dogs. The American Heartworm Society recommends that doxycycline, an antibiotic that kills Wolbachia, be given for one month before treatment for adult heartworms in dogs. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, regulatory agencies have not approved any drugs for treating adult heartworms in cats. However, antibiotic therapy directed against Wolbachia leads to decreases in all stages of immature heartworms. It might decrease the number of adult heartworms in dogs and cats and reduce the potential for respiratory complications. TREATMENT CONCEPTS Although living heartworms can trigger a significant immune response and damage blood vessels, dead and dying worms are even more destructive. Veterinarians need to customize the treatment of heartworms for each patient based on the presence or absence of clinical signs. We can simplify our understanding of heartworm treatments by breaking it down into three categories: • Adulticide treatment (including antibiotics against Wolbachia) • Microfilaricide treatment • Adjunct therapy Melarsomine is the only adulticide approved by the FDA. Although other treatment regimens have been described, the American Heartworm Society (2018) recommends a three-dose protocol as the most effective drug for eliminating adult heartworms in dogs. In contrast to older protocols, therapy aimed at killing microfilaria is initiated before adulticide therapy. Before starting therapy, veterinarians must determine the microfilaria burden, and for dogs with large numbers of microfilaria, they recommend pre-treatment with steroids and antihistamines. The use of adjunctive therapy with prednisone and antihistamines, as well as supportive care measures, are dictated by pre-treatment diagnostic tests, clinical signs and worm burden for dogs. One month after completing adulticide therapy, veterinarians should resume appropriate heartworm chemoprophylaxis for dogs and retest them for microfilaria. Another antigen and microfilaria test should be performed six months after the last dose of melarsomine to monitor treatment success. If this seems complicated, it is! That’s why the prevention of infection is so important. TREATMENT FOR CATS IS DIFFERENT As noted, the FDA has not approved any drugs for heartworm infections in cats. Heartworm-positive cats with mild symptoms respond well to small doses of prednisone to reduce inflammation. Cats with more severe infections will require supportive therapies, including intravenous fluids, drugs to treat lung and heart symptoms, antibiotics and, in some cases, surgical removal of the heartworms. PREVENTION IS KEY Although treatment of heartworm disease in dogs and cats has come a long way in the last 30 years, prevention is still best. There are many choices when it comes to heartworm preventives. Working with your veterinarian to decide which is best for your pet is essential. Have your pet tested annually to ensure the heartworm preventives work and provide optimal protection against infection. As a bonus, many heartworm medications may also prevent other parasites. You can find more details and strategies for treating heartworm-infected dogs and cats at the American Heartworm Society. Science to Save Pets with Heartworm – What’s New at the Foundation? Researchers recently discovered some mosquito species naturally carry Wolbachia bacteria, making them less likely to transmit viruses like dengue fever and Zika. Ongoing Morris Animal Foundation-funded research looks at the possibility of the same being valid for mosquitoes that transmit heartworms. They hope infecting mosquitoes with naturally occurring bacteria will help reduce the mosquitoes’ ability to spread heartworm disease. Another ongoing study examines which mosquitoes can harbor and successfully transmit the larval parasite that causes heartworm disease in dogs in the United States. Together, these studies are valuable to heartworm disease’s long-term regional management. No vaccine is commercially available to prevent heartworm disease in dogs or cats. However, this is a focused area of heartworm research today. Foundation-funded researchers are working to identify antigens needed to develop a vaccine against heartworm disease in dogs. 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immitis strains. Vaccination against the disease could also address another pressing problem – drug resistance to available heartworm medications in North America. A vaccine would provide an alternate way to protect your pets and reduce the growing threat of heartworm drug resistance. Lastly, a new paper published this past year using data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study showed some startling findings about heartworm preventive use in the Study cohort. The researchers found less than 40% of dogs in the Study were on heartworm-preventive medications at baseline. The team also reported that dogs were less likely to be on preventive if they were sexually intact, larger in height or receiving supplements. Conversely, if dogs had received vaccinations, been diagnosed with an infectious disease (other than heartworm), or had an ear, nose, or throat condition diagnosed at their last wellness check, they were more likely to be on preventive medications. The team’s findings are surprising since heartworm infections are spreading to new areas of the country, putting more dogs at risk for infection. WE NEED YOUR HELP Science starts with donors passionate about advancing animal health. Science can be slow, frustrating and demanding, but we’re in it for the long haul – will you join us? Learn how you can help us find the best, most impactful scientific studies to advance the health of animals worldwide. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: To learn more about Morris Animal Foundation and our work on heartworm disease, listen to our Fresh Scoop Podcast, Unravelling Heartworm Disease. To learn more about heartworms in people (and yes, it does happen), check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To get more details on preventives and treatment for heartworm in dogs and cats, check out the American Heartworm Society. Original artilce can be found at morrisanimalfoundation.org HEALTH Do you know the early (and often very subtle) signs of both heat distress and water intoxication? Early detection can be lifesaving when it comes to heat injury and heatstroke! Watch for Signs of Heat Distress Recognizing the signs of heat distress is your first line of defense. Cool your dog down immediately if you see these signs! There are a lot of misconceptions on how to properly cool your dog. Cold water or even giving your dog ice water to drink is not bad! Using slushy ice water to wet your dog down with a towel can also help. Overheating can start subtly: your dog’s tongue lolls a bit longer and wider as the sides of their mouth pull back widely. You might notice your dog panting more than normal, stops paying attention to you, and/or starts to seek out shade. Pay attention to these changes! As the condition escalates, you might notice the following: • Excessive drooling • An unusually wide or flat tongue • Gums that have turned too red (or too pale) • Glazed eyes and unfocused attention • Unsteady or wobbly on their feet Heatstroke pushes a dog into the danger zone. It can also present as confusion, weakness, vomiting, or diarrhea. The most dangerous signs are the ones you can’t see — the internal body temperature soaring to levels that can damage organs. This is a medical emergency; if you suspect heatstroke, your immediate priority is to get to a veterinary hospital as quickly as possible. Shared from: Erica C. Boling, PhD, Northeast K9 Conditioning, LLC www.northeastk9conditioning.com THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 18 ▬
SPONSORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE A NEW CHAMPION NAVHDA UTII GCH CH PM’S FASTPITCH KIT AT SILVERBAY JH NSD NRD V CGC NAVHDA NAII UTII BROM “KIT” Sire: USCH Silhouette's Fast Ride BROM Dam: PM's Ridin' Dirty Breeder: Dawna C Miller Owners: Rebecca Harper- Gardea & Dawna C Miller 8.5 years of adventure and it’s still going strong!...”Kit” is about the sweetest Weimaraner you could ever meet. She has soo much love for every person she meets, however if you are of “feather or fur” your fate isn’t as bright! Kit finished her show Championship at 9 months and went onto be a Juniors dog. So far, she has raised two of my girls in Juniors, always being safe and stable minded, and easily finished her GCH with a kid at the end of her lead. At the 2023 NSS Kit went RBJr and Best Veteran In Show over BIS winning Weimaraners. She has hunted many seasons for us and has produced some pretty amazing puppies. She ran her Natural Ability test at 4 months and achieved a Prize II. It wasn’t until she was finished having puppies that I put the real fine tuning on her; within a year she was finished with her trained retrieve and was a broke dog. We decided to run her in the Utility test and she received a Prize II. If she is up for it in 2024 we will run her again! This is one special girl and I hope we have many seasons together to come. THIS DUAL WEIMARANER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WAS SPONSORED BY Sue O’Donnell, Stafford Springs, CT Join us on Facebook: Dual Weimaraners Of USA www.dualweimaraners.com THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 19 ▬
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THE FOUNDATION STOCK OF A BREEDING PROGRAM By Dr. Carmen Battaglia This article first appeared in The Canine Chronicle, August 2009, and is reprinted with permission. Adversity does not build character, it reveals it. When it comes to the animals that make up the foundation stock of a breeding program and the plan for a particular individual, the dog world is chock full of folklore, rumors and general opinion. This mix of ideas confirms there is a general lack of agreement about the planning needed to find the best dog(s) in order to eliminate unwanted diseases and correct certain traits of conformation (Brackett, 1960). Such an approach requires planning and the willingness to think smarter using new ideas. With new ideas and improved management, breeders can make better selections and reduce the confusion caused by the uncertainties surrounding the risk of producing the unwanted traits and disorders that lie hidden within the pedigrees of the breeding stock. FOUNDATION STOCK The building blocks of a breeding program are called the foundation stock. These are the dogs whose traits and pedigrees serve as the base from which future generations will be produced. Therefore, these individuals should be healthy and as close to the breed standard as possible. Finding those who are best suited for this purpose must be done with care and study. Without a good understanding about the strengths and weaknesses of their pedigrees and how to manage risk, frustration becomes the inevitable. A few examples illustrate this point. Let’s begin with one of the most popular myths found among those who are the least skilled in selecting foundation stock. It is the notion that one breeding to a superior animal can be used to eliminate health problems. Occasionally this seems to work, but only because most litters do not show health problems by the time they are sold. This is what leads many into believing they are on the right track. Not seeing their pups after they have been sold misleads many breeders about the health and quality of their litters. Too often breeders rely on buyer feedback as the primary means by which they determine if they are making progress. If all of the pups from each litter were evaluated at maturity a different story might be told. In a mobile society that relocates with regularity it is less likely that puppy buyers will take the time to give breeders feedback. This causes much information to be lost particularly if there are health problems that have a late onset. In a majority of these instances, what a breeder could learn will go unnoticed. Another myth about selecting foundation stock is the folklore that surrounds the use of outcross breedings. In the past, the outcross was thought to be a useful breeding method for hiding or protecting breeders against recessive traits. This method was thought to improve risk aversion. Misguided about the outcross, many breeders used this method in an attempt to avoid genetic disorders. Others simply excluded those found to be affected or known to be a carrier. Neither of these approaches have proved to be very effective. Time, experience, and science have demonstrated that those who repeat outcross breeding in an attempt to dilute the detrimental effects of the recessive genes might hide the carriers, but only temporarily. The risk of producing them and their unwanted traits does not diminish because the recessive genes cannot be diluted; they are either present or not (Bell, 2000). Today we know that the principles described by Mendel (1850’s) can be used to make improvements. He discovered that the recessives can skip one or more generations before they reappear (Battaglia, 2009). This means that breeder should not rely on the rumor and folklore that surrounds many stud dogs. Instead they should do their own homework and learn about their direct ancestors (14) and the littermates of these ancestors. As the number of relatives studied increase, so do the opportunities to understand the complexities of the problems to be solved (Felix, 2005). Therefore, when pedigree analysis is coupled with breeder tools, the odds begin to shift in the direction of the breeder. The most successful breeders are central figures in their breed because they are the individuals who select the stud dogs, choose the method of breeding (outcross, inbreeding, and line breeding) and provide advice to the buyers about puppy management, AKC registration and micro-chipping. In short, they have distinguished themselves as being “in the know”. Seasoned breeder THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 24 ▬
understand that the job of making improvement is never done and that the process is not straightforward or easy. It has its ups and downs and a sampling of the unexpected. One of the challenges facing most is to understand the real meaning behind the time tested principle that “the strength of ones breeding program is based on the quality of its bitches.” Over the years this popular phrase has been passed down from father to son as folklore. The rationale and data necessary to support it did not surface until researchers interested in this subject began to study why this principle worked in practice. Hedhammer (1979) led the way when he conducted a longitudinal study using 401 litters (or approximately 2,500 German Shepherd Dogs). His study also demonstrated the importance of the dam’s role for improving structural soundness. He found that the dam’s influence on her offspring was greater than that of the sire by as much as ten percent. His study supports the notion that the dam is central to making improvements, particularly in the muscular skeletal areas. Hedhammer was not alone in his efforts to uncover the usefulness of this idea. Hutt (1979), a famous geneticist, in his book, Genetics for Dog Breeders, also refers to research that supports placing emphasis on quality dams in the breeding program. After years of effort, five principles have been associated with the selection of foundation stock: 1. Use only quality bitches. 2. Remember that the traits and characteristics seen in a puppy may change by the time it becomes mature. 3. Outcross breeding do not necessarily produce dogs free of recessive traits or lessen the risk of producing carriers. 4. One breeding will not concentrate enough genes to produce a litter of superior animals. 5. Success requires the combination of quality animals, good management and proper nutrition. The decision to select certain individuals as foundation stock begins with a careful study of their traits along with the relatedness of their close ancestors. Included in this process is an understanding of the modes of inheritance. Modes of inheritance are useful because they help in our understanding of how the desirable and undesirable traits are carried forward from parent to offspring. For example, a trait might be produced by breeding two carriers to each other or it might involve only one carrier acting alone. Many of the traits and diseases that are of interest to breeder seem to have a polygenic mode of inheritance (HD, heart disease, etc.) which means that many genes are involved. Without DNA test, managing the recessives becomes a more difficult problem. At the current rate of discovery, it appears that DNA tests for disorders caused by polygenes will be slow in coming. This should not discourage breeders because other protocols such as laboratory results, radiographs, and other phenotypic test, when combined with pedigree analysis, can still produce significant improvements in just a few generations. TOOLS OF A BREEDER • My AKC (My Dogs, Dogs Of Interest) • AKC Record Keeping Service Pedigrees (Traditional, Stick Dog, Symbol) • DNA Health Tests (n=60+) • Continuing Education • Free at: info@breedingbetterdogs. com • Microchip and AKC Registration • Statistics – Risk Level • Health Aids – Keno Pet Pad Dual Sired Litters HIP DYSPLASIA No one doubts the importance of structural soundness in the selection of foundation stock. For purposes of this discussion hip dysplasia (HD) will be used to illustrate the importance of this process and how the quality of information can influence the outcome. HD is a polygenic disease that was first discovered in 1935. As the popularity of the working dog increased in the late 1940”s it became evident to breeders, dog owners, and veterinarians that the frequency of this disease would only be reduced when breeders learned how to manage the carriers in their pedigrees (Battaglia, 2009 a,b). Knowing that a dog has a defective hip based on a radiograph is only the beginning. The key to producing dogs with better hips involves an analysis of the fourteen ancestors in a three-generation pedigree along with the littermates of these ancestors. To help in this process, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) has provided information about the hip status of animals and their offspring through a database search option (www.offa.org). They have also published the following guidelines and recommendations (Keller, 2007) for those interested in producing dogs with normal hips: THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 25 ▬
GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Breed normal dogs that come from normal parents and grandparents. This recommendation places emphasis on the immediate three generations (50% genetic contribution from each parent, 25% from each grandparent and 12.5% from each great grandparent. 2. Breed normal dogs that have more than 75% normal siblings. This recommendation is more difficult because most animals in a litter become pets and are not radiographed. 3. Select dogs for breeding that have a record of producing a higher than breed average percentage of normal progeny. A stud dog with a superior track record (90%) normal progeny is a better choice than another with only 50% normal progeny. The OFA database can be used to search the records of stud dogs. 4. Choose replacement stock that exceeds the breed average. This recommendation assumes that either the breed club or the breeder collects this kind of data and can calculate the breed average. CONCLUSION In summary, three major considerations apply to the selection and use of foundation stock. First, their identification must be based on the quality of their conformation, health, and temperament. Second, the information collected about their ancestors should serve as convincing evidence that quality is present. Third, breeders must have the courage to use the new techniques and guidelines that have been developed. When these efforts are combined with pedigree analysis, the results will yield quality foundation stock whose offspring can be saved to further improve a breeding program. In a perfect world each breeder would have all of the information needed about all of the ancestors in their pedigrees and they would have a DNA test for each trait and disease. This is not yet possible; however there are more than 60 DNA tests available. For specific diseases and laboratories go to: www.breedingbetterdogs.com/articles. REFERENCES: Battaglia, C., 2009 a. Managing the carriers, part 1. Canine Chronicle, March, 2009, pp. 180-182. Battaglia, C., 2009 b. Managing the carriers, part 11. Canine Chronicle, April, 2009, pp. 162-166 Bell, J., (2000) Choosing wisely, American Kennel Club Gazette, New York, N.Y., Aug., Vol. 117, Number 8, p. 51 Hutt, F., 1979, Genetics for Dog Breeders, WH Freeman Do., San Francisco, CA. p. 128. Keller, G, 2007. The use of health databases and selective breeding. Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, St. Louis, MO. Pp. 9-11 Felix, J., 2005. Use of canine genetic testing in breeding programs. Proceedings, Tufts Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference, Sept., 30 – Oct.,1, Sturbridge, MA. Hedhammer A., Olsson S-E, Anderson S-A, et al, 1979. Study of heritability in 401 litters of German Shepherd dogs. Jam Vet Med. Assoc. 174: 1012-1016 ABOUT THE AUTHOR Carmen L. Battaglia holds a Ph.D and Masters Degree from Florida State University. He is an AKC judge, researcher, and writer, and he continues to be a leader in promoting ways to breed better dogs. He is the author of many articles and several books and has appeared on TV and radio talk shows. His seminars on breeding dogs, selecting sires, and choosing puppies have been well-received by breed clubs all over the country. Those interested in learning more about his articles and seminars should visit the website www. breedingbetterdogs.com wca breeder referral program A new litter of puppies fills us with excitement, hopes and dreams. It’s a perfect time to take advantage of your WCA Breeder Referral service. A few things you might like to know about this service. I do not screen inquiries. Instead, that is up to each individual breeder. Breeders have individual preferences for selecting potential homes for their puppies. The greater number of inquiries comes from people wanting a well-bred puppy and some have also done a little research on the breed.The majority of inquiries are from people that do not want to travel far for a pup, though I encourage them to consider greater distances. The majority of inquiries indicate they want to obtain a puppy from a reputable breeder. If no one has listed a litter in an area preferred by an inquiry, I give out contacts for any local clubs nearby as well. This service is available to all WCA members. Futurity litters are automatically placed on the list. If your litter is not nominated, simply email your information to me to be placed on the list. Everyone is welcome to notify me as early as pregnancy is confirmed! Your information should include - sire and dam, approximate due date, your city, state, email and phone number. Please send this information to: [email protected] Thank you, and best of luck with your litters! Billie Thompson • WCA Breeder Referral Expecting Puppies? THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 26 ▬
SPONSORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE A NEW CHAMPION MASTER HUNTER CH SHANNONDALE’S SPECIAL AGENT, BN RE MH FDC CA FCAT ACT2 ACT2J OA OAJ THDN RATN CGCA CGCU TKI ATT VSWB FITG NSD NRD VX2 “OLIVE” Sire: CH Shannondale’s You Can Call Me Al JH Dam: CH Shannondale’s N Camelot’s Northern Lights JH Breeders: Allyson Chaney, Teresa Evans Owners: Kristen Julian, Allyson Chaney, Greensburg, PA Miss Olive is enjoying life as a special and has earned 5 Grand Champion majors within two months. She was awarded a very competitive Sporting Group 1 that placed her at #21 All-Breed for 2023 and #12 NOHS for 2024 to date. Olive is one of only seven Weims to win the Sporting Group in 2023, one of four bitches and the only owner handled to achieve this placement. She is also the only SH/MH in the All-Breed Top 40 and NOHS rankings and has earned 40 AKC and WCA titles. Olive’s first love has always been birds and she finished her MH at only 2 1/2 yrs old. This achievement earned her the Versatile Excellent 2 Rating and her second Dual Weimaraner Award! Currently, Olive is loving an adventure in agility and will always be found where the birds take her. There is no bigger privilege than being at the other end of her lead…no matter which venue she leads us to! THIS DUAL WEIMARANER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WAS SPONSORED BY by Sue Ramspacher, Perkasie, PA Join us on Facebook: Dual Weimaraners Of USA www.dualweimaraners.com THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 27 ▬
DOUBLE SPECIALTIES!! Hosted by SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 North Branch Park 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 SPECIALTY #1 Designated Specialty in conjunction with Somerset Hills Kennel Club. Judge: Mrs. Sue Goldberg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIALTY #2 Concurrent Specialty including Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes. Judges: Mr. Charles L. Olvis & Ms. Robin Mathews (Sweepstakes) fi ese shows are dedicated to the memory of Anthony Z ito AKC National Owner-Handled Series off ered at both events! Superintendent: MB-F, Inc fi ere are TWO diff erent PREMIUMS for these events. Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, August 21st www.gardenstateweims.com Specialty hosted by the Delaware Valley Weimaraner Club to be held at the same location on Sunday, September 8th AKC National Owner-Handled Series off ered at both events! Superintendent: MB-F, Inc
SPONSORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE A NEW CHAMPION SENIOR HUNTER GCH CH SILVERBAY’S SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS @ CHEYENNE BN RN SH CGCA TKA NA NRD SDX V “CALI” Sire: GCH CH Cheyenne’s The Big Easy CD RA JH OAP NJP OFP ACT2 ACT1J TKA NSD NRD VX Dam: CH Silverbay’s The Sweetest Tease JH NA (112) Breeder: Jordan Dickson and Michael & Rebecca Harper-Gardea Owners: Paige Lyford & Rebecca Harper-Gardea “Cali”… she is truly a once-in-a-lifetime dog. She is everything I hoped for and more when taking a leap into owning a versatile Weimaraner. Her confident, high-drive, and loving temperament makes her successful in all venues. She passed her Natural Ability Test in 2021. At the 2022 National Weimaraner Specialty, she earned a Tri-Athlete Award and completed her Novice Retrieving Dog rating. She was owner-handled to her Championship in 2022 and Grand Championship in 2023. She ranked in the Top 10 Weimaraner AKC National Owner-Handled Series in 2022 and 2023. We competed in the 2022 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, where she placed Best of Opposite Sex. She also earned an Award of Merit at the 2022 AKC National Championship. 2023 has been Cali’s favorite year yet since we focused on field work. She earned her Shooting Dog Excellent rating in the spring and Senior Hunter title in the fall. Cali is now working towards her Master Hunter, Field Champion, and NAVHDA Utility Test. In our spare time, we also train in obedience, rally, and agility. Cali and I cannot thank everyone enough, especially Breeder/Mentor Rebecca Harper-Gardea, for guiding and supporting us along this journey. We’re excited to see what 2024 has in store! THIS DUAL WEIMARANER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WAS SPONSORED BY Rhett & Jeannette Galbraith Myers, Mt. Pleasant, SC Join us on Facebook: Dual Weimaraners Of USA www.dualweimaraners.com THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 29 ▬
2024 WCA Western Field Classic & Field Futurity March 8 - 10, 2024 | Host: San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club Jones Corral, Spenceville Wildlife Area, Marysville, CA Chair: Sarah Chvilicek | Secretary: Kelly Bagley The San Francisco Bay Weimaraner Club was proud to host the 2024 Western Field Classic at Jones Corral in the beautiful Spenceville Wildlife Area. The three-day event kicked off March 8th with our Grand Open Limited All-Age and Derby stakes, followed by the Field Futurity and Amateur Gun Dog stakes on the 9th, and ended with the Open Gun Dog and Open Puppy stakes on the 10th. We had a nice sized entry in each stake that allowed us to begin our days in the cool morning air and finish prior to the late afternoon sun. Our Open Gun Dog stake had the largest entry with 13 entries to make it a major! Many of the participants camped on site and we ended our days by the campfire with stories of the adventures that day accompanied by some delicious dinners prepared by one of our club members. Events like this would not be possible without the support of the Club Members, the Judges who give their time in the saddle, and all the volunteers who chip in to help things run smoothly. Many thanks to the gunners, bird planters, and to Amy Carpenter who fed all of us as if we were at a 5-star resort! Grand Open Limited All Age Winners GRAND OPEN LIMITED ALL AGE (4 Starters) Judges: Dominic Pettinato & Aaron Fausett The 2024 Western Classic kicked off bright and early with the Grand Open Limited stake. The weather was overcast with a nice breeze, perfect for these all-star dogs to show us their chops. The course began in the meadow and then up a steep incline to the tree line. There were several deadfall trees along the way, perfect for bird finding. Although the entry was small, these four did not disappoint. Brace 1: AVY - Stacie Roberts & ZUMA - Todd Yamamoto Both dogs had a clean break-away and had a nice forward movement pattern. Avy applied steady and intelligent application to hunting the course that produced 5 finds, all well mannered. Zuma also applied herself with purpose and had 2 clean finds of her own. Avy finished the course clean and Zuma was picked up after a stolen point. Brace 2: THOR - Todd Yamamoto & BYE Thor had a magnificent start with excellent forward movement. His run of the course had true all age gun dog range. Unfortunately, after a wild flush, he self-released and was picked up. Brace 3: RADAR - Todd Yamamoto & BYE Radar had a snappy start and began working the course quickly. His range was of special note and he had 4 solid finds as proof. He finished the hour with ease. Call backs: AVY & RADAR PLACEMENTS: 1. “RADAR” - TRAX SEARCH ENGINE (CH Jake’s Tanka Siyosuka Ganohaldohi x FC Reiteralm Legacy von Trax) b/ Shirley Nilsson & Megan Bastien o/Marilyn Black h/Todd Yamamoto 2. “AVY” - DC AFC TRAX POWDER HOUND, RN TD JH OA NAJ OF ACT2 CGC TKI NSD NRD VX2 (GCH CH Trax Blaise Pascal, JH BROM x DC Pm Trax Day Tripper, VCD1 TDX OA OAJ OF CGC VX3 BROM) b/Judy Owen & Shirley Nilsson o/h Stacie Roberts 3. Withheld 4. Withheld THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 30 ▬
OPEN DERBY (9 Starters) Judges: Terry Zygalinski & Dominic Pettinato After watching the Grand Open stake, the energy was high to start the afternoon with our Derby stake. We had a nice line-up of eager participants and the afternoon kicked off using the second half of the GOLAA course. The weather remained overcast and fairly cool. The course had a quick warm up across nice green landscape and up into the tree line for some bird work. Brace 1: DYNA - Esteri Hinman & BYRDIE - Dan Smith Both dogs had a nice forward start. They started out close together, but eventually that turned into working well together, ranging further, and covering different terrain. Byrdie had nice stamina and produced the first find. Dan fired his blank pistol and Byrdie was well-mannered. Both dogs finished the brace well. Brace 2: EMZ - Stacie Roberts & BYE Emz had a nice start and began working the course in a nice fashion. Due to being in season, she slowed a bit and Stacie decided to dismount her horse and walk the remainder of the course. Even though she applied herself well, it was a bird less effort for Emz. Brace 3: GERRY - Sue Fox & SODA - Shirley Nilsson Both dogs launched into action showing great energy and range. The smart application of the course by both dogs was impressive. Gerry had a nice find around 15 minutes in. Soda also had a nice find and held steady through the flush. Both finished the brace nicely and with energy. Brace 4: RONON - Stacie Roberts & TECATE - Shirley Nilsson It was a quick start for these young dogs. Both showing nice forward movement and ground speed. Both had moderate range with good application. Ronon had two finds but failed to establish point. Tecate showed wonderful ambition but had a birdless effort. Brace 5: LUCY - Sue Fox & TESS - Shirley Nilsson This brace started with lots of energy, but both dogs settled in and got to work. The speed and range of both dogs was impressive, and both hunted well. Tess had two solid finds and held through the flush. Lucy picked up the second of those finds and otherwise went birdless. Placements: 1. “SODA” - TRAX SODA POP (Trax Steely Dan x DC AFC Trax Powder Hound, RN TD JH OA NAJ OF ACT2 CGC TKI NSD NRD VX2) b/ Stacie Roberts o/Wendy Anderson h/Shirley Nilsson 2. “BYRDIE” – PM’S KNIGHTS FREE BIRD, NSD (2xNAFC FC AFC Aztec’s American Pie, JH SDX x Donamoor’s Trax Be Nimble) b/Holly McKnight-Nelssen & Dawna Miller o/Dawna Miller h/Dan Smith 3. “GERRY” - PM’S GERALDINE (RNL’s Kentucky Outlaw x PM’s Crazy Clementine) b/o/h Sue Fox 4. “TESS” - TRAX SIDE HUSTLE, TD (CH Trax Thunderbird x NAFC Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH V) b/o Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson h/S. Nilsson Todd Yamamoto with RADAR Open Derby Winners THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 31 ▬
FIELD FUTURITY (10 Starters) Judges: Aaron Fausett & Nick Shanto Day two began under overcast skies and cool temperatures. We had a stellar line up of young dogs eager to show their talents. The course had a fairly flat loop around to the tree line where plenty of tree deadfall gave the birds great cover. The cattle on the grounds also enjoyed the cover and many of the dogs had some great encounters with cattle for the first time! Brace 1: CLEARLY - Rachel Vitorelo) & KATIE - Kelly Bagley Both dogs broke away with excitement. They stayed rather close at first, but eventually started ranging a little further. Clearly had a wild flush that she did not chase but failed to point. Katie found three birds and also did not chase them. Both dogs ended the brace with nice energy. Brace 2: TESS - Shirley Nilsson & RONON - Stacie Roberts This brace started off with lots of energy. Tess was all business off the line and immediately began applying her skills to the course. She showed great independence and had 4 solid finds where she held through the flush. She also had lovely intensity on point. Ronon also had a solid find showing staunchness and great style. He had a strong finish to boot. Brace 3: BROOKLYN - Shiffra Steele & SODA - Shirley Nilsson Both dogs had a clean breakaway. Brooklyn staying a bit closer to her handler and Soda showing more independence and range. Brooklyn had a find early on and a second find near the end of her run. She was steady through the shot. Soda also had an early find followed by 3 additional finds showing steadiness and style on point. Brace 4: TECATE - Shirley Nilsson & MILES - Kelly Bagley Both dogs had a clean start and began showing independence. Miles had the first find of the brace but was out of sight of the handler and judges. Tecate had a find shortly after and was steady through the flush. She had a second find a bit later and showed high style on point. Miles had an athletic run and a strong finish but did not have additional bird contact. Brace 5: RAFFI - Kelly Bagley & EMZ - Stacie Roberts Both dogs had a decent cast off and began exploring the new terrain. Emz had the first find of the brace showing nice steadiness. She followed this nice bird work with the second find of the brace as well, showing the same steadiness. Raffi, not wanting to miss out on the fun, found the next bird and was steady through the flush and showing high style on point. She followed with a second and third steady find to finish the brace. Placements: 1. “TESS” - TRAX SIDE HUSTLE, TD (CH Trax Thunderbird x NAFC Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH V) b/o Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson h/S. Nilsson 2. “RONON” - TRAX RONON WRAITH RUNNER (CH Trax Thunderbird x NAFC Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH V) b/Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson o/Darrell & Brittany Leber h/Stacie Roberts 3. “RAFFI” – TRAX HAKUNA MATATA, TD NSD (Basecamp von Barrett Verdant Wildflower x CH Trax Briar Rose, SH ACT1 ACT1J SDX NRD V) b/Kelly Bagley o/K. Bagley & Shirley Nilsson h/K. Bagley 4. “SODA” - TRAX SODA POP (Trax Steely Dan x DC AFC Trax Powder Hound, RN TD JH OA NAJ OF ACT2 CGC TKI NSD NRD VX2) b/Stacie Roberts o/Wendy Anderson h/Shirley Nilsson Tess, Western Field Futurity Winner THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 32 ▬
JUDGES’ AWARD OF MERIT “TECATE” - BRYMAR TRAX TECATE ON TAPP (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC AFC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Gail Gegg & Deanna Beach h/Shirley Nilsson AMATEUR GUN DOG (6 Starters) Judges: Terry Zygalinski & Dominic Petttinato The afternoon got a bit warmer as the sun began to peek out a bit. Still fairly cool temperatures, but these dogs know how to heat things up with their enthusiasm to run! The Amateur Gun Dog stake proved to be one of the most fruitful stakes with lots of successes for the dogs. The Futurity dogs had moved most of the cattle out of the tree line so the focus was on birds, birds, birds! Brace 1: ONYX - Esteri Hinman & BRIAR - Kelly Bagley This brace started out with a bang. Off the line the energy was high and Esteri elected to pick Onyx up for interference. Briar continued at a slow pace at first, but quickly hit the tree line and began to hunt. She had three solid finds showing steadiness and an eager attitude to hunt. She finished the brace clean. Brace 2: KENNI - Shirley Nilsson & WYATT - Brandie Krein Both dogs got off the line clean with forward application. They continued to work the course with gun dog range and nice stamina. Kenni had two finds on course and showed nice staunch style on point. Wyatt had the opportunity to show his backing skills on one of her finds. Wyatt applied intelligence in his hunt and had his own steady find. Both finished the brace strong. Brace 3: RAFFI - Kelly Bagley & SINGAS - Keri Cassinelli Both dogs had a wonderful start showing independence and thoughtful application. Singas worked the tree line to produce 2 steady finds showing nice style. Raffi found a small covey that wild flushed giving her the opportunity to show her steadiness. Both dogs came upon a log on opposite sides for a divided find that each of them handled with steadiness. They finished strong by working the meadow once again as a team. Call Backs: Briar, Kenni, Wyatt, Raffi, Singas Placements: 1. “KENNI” – CH TRAX ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, CD BN RM TDX TDU SH SDX RD VX2 (Trax Search Engine x CH Trax Business Time, MH SDX NRD VX) b/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones o/h Shirley Nilsson 2. Withheld 3. Withheld 4. “SINGAS” – CH TRAX T-5 MYSTIQUE SINGAS, RE TD SH SD NRD VX (Trax Search Engine x CH Trax Business Time, MH SDX NRD VX) b/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones o/h Keri Cassinelli OPEN GUN DOG (13 Starters) Judges: Terry Zygalinski & Nick Shanto The final day of the 2024 Western Classic began bright and early with bird planting taking place in the dark! There was a nice large entry of some fantastic gun dogs ready to show us what they can do. Brace 1: ZUMA - Todd Yamamoto & WYATT - Brandie Krein) Both dogs had a snappy break away and hit the course with excitement. Zuma applied herself with long gun dog range that produced two finds in which she showed style and steadiness. Wyatt also showed long gun dog range and applied intelligence in seeking objectives. Unfortunately, Wyatt’s efforts did not produce any birds. Zuma finished her run with continued strong effort. AMATEUR GUN DOG 1st – Kenni with Shirley Nilsson & 4th Singas with Keri Cassineli THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 33 ▬
Brace 2: CARMEN - Esteri Hinman & RADAR - Todd Yamamoto This duo had a clean break away and hit the ground with purpose. Radar took the lead with Carmen following close behind. After the first 15 minutes, Todd noticed Radar didn’t have his usual pep in his step and elected to pick him up. Carmen had a nice well-mannered find and Esteri decided to end her run on a high note and pick her up as well. Brace 3: SOBA - Beth Worrell & AVY - Stacie Roberts This was a fun duo to watch. Both dogs showed smart application of the course and great energy. Soba had two finds while on course that were described as rock solid with tons of style. During one of those finds, Avy failed to honor, and Stacie picked her up. Soba finished the brace with the same steady energy he started with. Brace 4: ONYX Esteri Hinman & THOR Todd Yamamoto This was an exciting brace to watch! Both dogs laid down a fantastic run with athleticism and thoughtful course application. Thor remained forward throughout the brace and was described as being at the extreme of gun dog range. He had two finds. On one find, the bird flushed right at him, and he took a snap at it. Onyx had a well-mannered find of her own and then took her hunting to the extreme. Esteri had to pull her tracker to locate her. Brace 5: KENNI Shirley Nilsson & BRIAR Kelly Bagley These two hit the ground running with lots of energy. Kenni had the first find and handled it with steadiness and style. She continued on to find two more birds and had nice clean work. Briar hit the tree line for her first find. Nice steady work there. On her second find, Briar decided to relocate herself as Kelly looked for the bird. Brace 6: BOOKER George Hinman & RAFFI Kelly Bagley It was a clean breakaway for these two. Both dogs had a short gun dog range at first, but opened up once they moved through the meadow and into the tree line. Booker had the first find, but it was out of sight of the judges. His second find was in order, but George ended up sending Booker in the wrong direction and he had to be scouted. Raffi worked the deadfall up in the tree line and had a stylish find. Kelly approached to flush the bird and it wild flushed instead. This proved too much for Raffi and she chased. Brace 7: SINGAS - Keri Cassinelli) & BYE Singas was in season, so she ran this brace solo. She had a nice forward cast off and began her hunt. While in the meadow area, she found her first bird. It flushed over her head and Singas remained steady. She moved down the slope and encountered her second bird. As Keri flushed and fired her blank gun, Singas broke for the chase. Callbacks: Zuma, Soba, Kenni Placements: 1. “ZUMA” – TOUCHSTONE’S LETS DIVE IN (Touchstone’s Mojo Rising, JH x Touchstone’s AC Olivia June) b/o Anne Taguchi h/Todd Yamamoto 2. “SOBA” – GCH CH TRAX BARRETT CALL ME BUCKWHEAT, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V (GCH CH Trax Blaise Pascal, JH BROM x DC Pm Trax Day Tripper, VCD1 TDX OA OAJ OF CGC VX3 BROM) b/Judy Owen & Shirley Nilsson o/Beth Worrell & Kim Burnell h/B. Worrell 3. “KENNI” – CH TRAX ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, CD BN RM TDX TDU SH SDX RD VX2 (Trax Search Engine x CH Trax Business Time, MH SDX NRD VX) b/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones o/h Shirley Nilsson 4. Withheld Open Gun Dog Second Place - Soba THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 34 ▬
OPEN PUPPY (8 Starters) Judges: Nick Shanto & Aaron Fausett The last stake of the day was our Open Puppy. These young dogs did not fail to impress! Even though the temps were cool, the clouds disappeared, and the temperature began to rise. The pups ran in the heat of the day, but all handled it like champs. This was a challenging course for these young dogs, and it was super fun to see them having so much fun. Brace 1: DYNA - Deanna Acevedo) & RONON - Stacie Roberts Both dogs had a snappy break away and covered lots of ground quickly. Dyna worked high in the tree line and handled like a mature broke dog. Her movement was sleek and effortless. Ronon moved out to the front nicely and worked objectives well. Ronon did have bird contact and showed high style on point. Both pups finished strong. Brace 2: TESS - Shirley Nilsson & GERRY - Sue Fox This duo had a strong start and showed lots of energy. Gerry had nice forward movement and showed maturity with her course application. Tess, not to be outdone, had bird contact and handled it with maturity as well. Both dogs showed wonderful independence and finished with just as much energy as they started with. Both judges remarked that this was one of the best puppy braces they had ever seen. Brace 3: GOOSE - Corey O’Brien & GINGER - Esteri Hinman This was a fun duo to watch. Goose and his handler Corey were first timers and settled in nicely. Goose stayed fairly close but ventured out eventually and had a ton of fun. Ginger applied herself well and hunted steadily through the brace. Ginger had a nice roll in some fresh cow manure and then finished strong! Brace 4: LUCY - Sue Fox & TECATE - Shirley Nilsson This brace was off to the races from the start. Both pups hunted well and remained focused. Their efforts paid off as each of them ended up having bird contact. Tecate showed particularly nice style on point and had an athletic performance. They finished the brace with plenty of pep left in their step. Placements: 1. “GERRY” – PM’S GERALDINE (RNL’s Kentucky Outlaw x PM’s Crazy Clementine) b/o/h Sue Fox 2. “TESS” - TRAX SIDE HUSTLE, TD (CH Trax Thunderbird x NAFC Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH V) b/o Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson h/S. Nilsson 3. “TECATE” - BRYMAR TRAX TECATE ON TAPP (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC AFC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Gail Gegg & Deanna Beach h/Shirley Nilsson 4. “LUCY” – PM’S LUCILLE (RNL’s Kentucky Outlaw x PM’s Crazy Clementine) b/o/h Sue Fox JUDGES’ AWARD OF MERIT “RONON” – TRAX RONON WRAITH RUNNER (CH Trax Thunderbird x NAFC Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH V) b/Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson o/Darrell & Brittany Leber h/Stacie Roberts Cast off 1st & 2nd Place Open Puppy THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 35 ▬
We had a small. but lovely, entry for our Spring show at the wonderful show venue, The Roberts Centre. Trophies, arranged by Michelle Nowacki, included framed Weimaraner prints, fleece tug toys, GCWC ceramic mugs and stadium cups filled with waste bags (you can never have too many!). Special Thanks to our Breed judge, Dr. Ronald Spritzer, and our Sweepstakes judge, Ms. Pamela Williams, who were both pleasant, patient, and complimentary to our exhibitors and their dogs. Also, thank you to everyone who entered and/or contributed to the show’s success and Congratulations to all of the winners! Mark your calendars for our Fall Specialties (morning and afternoon) on Friday, Sep. 6th, at Greene Cty Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH, in conjunction with Clermont Cty KC’s All-Breed shows on Sat/Sun. Submitted by: Michelle Nowacki Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club, Wilmington, OH SPECIALTY AND SWEEPSTAKES | MARCH 29, 2024 Judges: Dr. Ronald Spritzer, and Ms. Pamela Williams PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Ms. Pam Williams 6-9 Puppy Dog 1. Up To The Moon Von Silberweiss Jager (Parov Stellar Von Silberweiss Jager x Pietragalla Von Silberweiss Jager ), b/Marie Gabrielle Thomas, o/Pamela Kirschner Best In Puppy Sweepstakes • Up To The Moon Von Silberweiss Jager (given) VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 7 - 9 Yrs, Dogs 1. GCHS Silversmith I’ll Have Another VonStark RI SH BCAT CGC (CH Pike’s Peak Silversmith Summit MH NRD VX x GCH Meriwood Silversmith SheDevil SH NRD V), b/Carrie Albert, Elena Lamberson, o/Sharon & Robert Hladio Best In Veteran Sweepstakes • GCHS Silversmith I’ll Have Another VonStark RI SH BCAT CGC (given) BREED AND JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Judge: Dr. Ronald Spritzer 6-9 Puppy, Dogs 1. Up To The Moon Von Silberweiss Jager (given) Winners Dog • Up To The Moon Von Silberweiss Jager (given) Veteran Dogs 1. GCHS Silversmith I’ll Have Another VonStark RI SH BCAT CGC (given) Best of Breed • GCH Barrett Bristol Always A Pleasure (GCH Hat’s Off N Heirlooms Change The World x CH Barrett’s Primorial Princess), b/Brent Saxton, Kim Burnell, Amanda Saxton, o/Sharon Hladio Best Opposite Sex • GCH Sagenhaft N Storytime Epic Curtain Call NSD (GCH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Sagenhaft’s Bold In Pink Paisley), b/Sarah Greene, Billie Thompson, o/Billie Thompson Select Dog • GCH Phantasm N Zauberhaft’s If You Got It, Haunt It (CH Cheyenne & Silverbay’s Get Lucky x GCH Phantasm’s Just Th’ Wright Idea) b/Mariah Woods, o/Krista Rhoades, Mariah Woods, Michelle Nowacki Select Bitch • CH Breica’s Feel The Thunder (GCHS WinWeim Koping T’Bird V Nani x CH Breica Nani Story Of The Year), b/o J. Mendez Cervera, B. Doub, o/Jessica & Ricardo Mendez Cervera Award Of Merit / Best Veteran • GCHS Silversmith I’ll Have Another VonStark RI SH BCAT CGC (given) Junior Showmanship, Open 1. Gracelyn Spires w/CH Waystar’s Guilty As Charged (CH Waybacks Sam I Am x CH Waystar’s Angel’s Share), b/o Kayleen& Keith Klier 2. Laurel Griesbaum w/GCHB Country Star’s Devilkin Diana RN CGC (GCH Waystar’s Easy Goer x GCH Country Star’s Mistletoe & Holly RN), b/Sue Lumpkins, Sharon Hayes, o/Sharon & Mark Hayes 3. Grace Parker w/CH Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute (CH Britannia Caballero De Plata CD JH x GCH Silverhoney’s Southern Girl JH NA NAJ OAP OPJ SCN SEN TKI), b/Suzanne Honeyman, Jay & Rachel Silverman, o/Rachel & John Parker Best In Junior Showmanship • Gracelyn Spires w/CH Waystar’s Guilty As Charged BEST IN SPECIALTY GCH Barrett Bristol Always A Pleasure (GCH Hat’s Off N Heirlooms Change The World x CH Barrett’s Primorial Princess) THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 38 ▬
BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX GCh Sagenhaft N Storytime Epic Curtain Call NSD (GCH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Sagenhaft’s Bold In Pink Paisley), WINNERS DOG / BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPS Up To The Moon Von Silberweiss Jager (Parov Stellar Von Silberweiss Jager x Peitragalla Von Silberweiss Jager) SELECT DOG GCH Phantasm N Zauberhaft’s If You Got It, Haunt It (CH Cheyenne & Silverbay’s Get Lucky x GCH Phantasm’s Just Th’ Wright Idea) SELECT BITCH CH Breica’s Feel The Thunder (GCHS WinWeim Koping T’Bird V Nani x CH Breica Nani Story Of The Year), BEST JUNIOR Gracelyn Spires w/ CH Waystar’s Guilty As Charged BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPS / AWARD OF MERIT GCHS Silversmith I’ll Have Another VonStark RI SH BCAT CGC (CH Pike’s Peak Silversmith Summit MH NRD VX x GCH Meriwood Silversmith SheDevil SH NRD V) GREATER CINCINNATI WEIMARANER CLUB THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 39 ▬
Weimaraner Club of Greater Louisville, Louisville, KY SWEEPSTAKES AND SPECIALTY | MARCH 15, 2024 In our 50th year on March 15th, 2024, the Weimaraner Club of Greater Louisville hosted its annual Sweepstakes and Specialty Shows. Entries were up over last year and included another quality group of dogs and bitches. The club would like to thank our judges Mrs. Linda Clark, who agreed to judge our Specialty while in the middle of a busy 4 day judging schedule of the Kentuckiana Cluster, and Mr. David Johnson, who took time out of his very busy schedule as President of the Louisville Kennel Club, our host for the day, to judge our Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes. We would also like to thank our Members Jody Zimmerman and Kellie Vogt for providing the beautiful rosettes and Dog Bowls presented as prizes. We look forward to seeing everyone again Friday, March 14th, 2025. SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Mr. David Johnson 9 - 12 Puppy Dogs 1. CH Shannondale’s Ben Jammin’ JH (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) b/Allyson Chaney o/Rudy Vogt and Kellie Vogt and Teresa Evans. 2. Shannondale’s Will You Lend Me A Kiss (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) b/ Allyson Chaney o/Tonya Campbell and Allyson Chaney. 3. Firemark’s Strike of Lightning (GCHS CH Silverbay’s Born This Way! SH CGC TKA x GCH CH Firemark’s Look To The Stars Cordelia CD TD MH JHR FDC CGCA TKN. b/Gretchen Chapman Stephenson & Janet Boggs o/Nina Biehler & Gretchen Chapman Stephenson 18 -24 Junior Dogs 1. CH Kingship Weimar Ravi (Barretos Dk The Wild One x Yar Helen House Shirra For Kingship) b/Maria Christina Silveira Ornellas o/Teagan Owen. 6 - 9 Puppy Bitches 1. Owen’s Grand Finale Story (CH Kingship Weimar Ravi x Miss Grey Di Greys Beth TKN VHMA) b/Teagan Owen o/Teagan Owen. 9 - 12 Puppy Bitches 1. Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) b/Allyson Chaney o/Allyson Chaney. 2. Crosswind Prism Nani’s Schon The Mastermind (CH Nani’s Concert Master SH x GCHB CH Crosswind Prism Nani Bodacious) b/Derek Beatty & Suzanne Burns & Christine Grisell o/Barb Shepard & Chris Grisell & Derek Beatty & Suzanne Burns. BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • CH Shannondale’s Ben Jammin’ JH BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES, 7 YEARS & OVER DOGS • CH Shannondale’s Thunderbolt Shot Through The Heart JH (CH Windfall Shannondale’s Already Gone SH x GCH CH Camelot’s Time Of My Life JH) b/Joseph Zimmerman o/Rudy F Vogt III BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CH Shannondale’s Thunderbolt Shot Through The Heart JH SPECIALTY Judge: Mrs. Linda Clark 9 -12 Puppy, Dogs 1. Firemark’s Strike of Lightning. (given) Bred By Exhibitor Dogs 1. Crosswind Prism Nani’s Masterpiece (CH Nani’s Concert Master SH x GCHB CH Crosswind Prism Nani Bodacious) b/Derek Beatty & Suzanne Burns & Christine Grisell o/Derek Beatty Suzanne Burns Christine Grisell. 2. Shannondale’s Will You Lend Me A Kiss (given) American-Bred Dogs 1. Trax-Tui 3bqs Hi Yo Silver, Away! CD RN NA NAJ OF CGCA CGCU TKN. (Southpaw’s Ottercreak Idle Low x CH Trax Edenrock Waltzing Matilda SH) b/Sandra Perkowski o/Beth Schofield. WINNERS DOG • Crosswind Prism Nani’s Masterpiece RESERVE DOG • Trax-Tui 3bqs Hi Yo Silver, Away! 6 - 9 Puppy, Bitches 1. Owen’s Grand Finale Story (given) 9 - 12 Puppy, Bitches 1. Shannondale’s Hot Ticket (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) b/Allyson Chaney o/ Joseph E Zimmerman & Craig S Hubbuch. 2. Crosswind Prism Nani’s Schon The Mastermind (given) 12 - 18 Puppy,Bitches 1. Graymatter’s Hunting In The Rain CGC TKN (CH Graymatter’s Orion’s Canis Major MH x CH Graymatter’s Southern Snow RN) b/Tamara Brower & Nathan Brower o/Kelly Hynek Tamara Brower & Nathan Brower Bred By Exhibitor Bitches 1. Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots (given) 2. Magic’s My Girl (GCHB CH Magic’s Storm Warning CGC TKN x CH Moonstone ‘N Magic’s First Time in Forever JH) b/Marc Dean & Barbara Cook o/Sallie McWilliams & Marc Dean. WINNERS BITCH • Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots RESERVE BITCH • Graymatter’s Hunting In The Rain CGC TKN Judges: Mrs. Linda Clark and Mr. David Johnson THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 40 ▬
VETERAN, 7 YEARS & OVER BITCHES 1. GCHB Rissana’s Perfect Pet RATI TKN CGCA (GCH Roschel’s Dauntless Of Graykin x GCH Rissana Hillwood’s Perfectly Tuned) b/Alessandra Folz o/Jeni Roosen & Mary Doherty. BEST OF BREED • GCHB Magic’s Moment In Time (CH Camelot’s Let The Good Times Roll x CH Moonstone ‘N Magic’s First Time In Forever JH) Bitch b/Marc Dean & Barbara Cook o/Marc Dean & Saturn Dean. BEST OF WINNERS • Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX • CH Shannondale’s Ben Jammin’ JH (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) b/Allyson Chaney o/Rudy Vogt and Kellie Vogt and Teresa Evans. SELECT DOG • CH Sagenhaft N Storytime Epic Curtain Call (CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Sagenhaft’s Bold in Pink Paisley) b/Sarah Greene & Billie R Thompson o/Billie Thompson. SELECT BITCH • CH Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute BCAT CGC TKN (CH Britannia Caballero De Plata CD JH x GCHG CH Silverhoney’s Southern Girl RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP OFP CAA FCAT2 SCN SIN SEN CGCA TKI ATT) b/Suzanne Honeyman, Jay Silverman, Rachel Silverman o/John Parker & Rachel Parker & Grace Parker. OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED • Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots BEST VETERAN • GCHB Rissana’s Perfect Pet RATI TKN CGCA AWARDS OF MERIT • CH Waystar’s Guilty As Charged (GCHS CH Waybacks Sam I Am x CH Waystar’s Angel’s Share) Bitch b/Kayleen Klier & Keith Klier o/Kayleen Klier & Keith Klier. • CH Magic’s Shaken Not Stirred (GCH Magic’s Storm Warning CGC TKN x GCHB Magic’s Moment In Time CGC TKN) Bitch b/Marc Dean & Saturn Dean o/Marc Dean & Saturn Dean. BEST IN SPECIALTY GCHB Magic’s Moment In Time (CH Camelot’s Let The Good Times Roll x CH Moonstone ‘N Magic’s First Time In Forever JH) BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX CH Shannondale’s Ben Jammin’ JH. (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) WINNERS DOG Crosswind Prism Nani’s Masterpiece (CH Nani’s Concert Master SH x GCHB CH Crosswind Prism Nani Bodacious) BEST OF WINNER | OWNER-HANDLED BEST OF BREED Shannondale’s Kissa Me Toots (GCH CH Shannondale’s Duke of Earl SH x CH Shannondale’s Boujee Girl) WEIMARANER CLUB OF GREATER ST. LOUIS THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 41 ▬
BEST VETERAN GCHB Rissana’s Perfect Pet RATI TKN CGCA. (GCH Roschel’s Dauntless Of Graykin x GCH Rissana Hillwood’s Perfectly Tuned) SELECT DOG CH Sagenhaft N Storytime Epic Curtain Call. (CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Sagenhaft’s Bold in Pink Paisley) BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES CH Shannondale’s Thunderbolt Shot Through The Heart JH (CH Windfall Shannondale’s Already Gone SH x GCH CH Camelot’s Time Of My Life JH) AWARD OF MERIT CH Magic’s Shaken Not Stirred (GCH Magic’s Storm Warning CGC TKN x GCHB Magic’s Moment In Time CGC TKN) SPECIALTY AWARD OF MERIT CH Waystar’s Guilty As Charged (GCHS CH Waybacks Sam I Am x CH Waystar’s Angel’s Share) WEIMARANER CLUB OF GREATER ST. LOUIS THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 42 ▬
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Ms. Amy Husband 9 - 12 Puppy Dogs 1. Regen’s MVP TKN (Sivershot’s N’ Southpaw’s Kinda Shady x GCH CH Regen’s Luck Be A Lady) b/ Bruce Bahcall o/ Christina Poarch BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • Regen’s MVP TKN SPECIALTY SHOW Judge: Mr. Joe Walton 9 - 12 Puppy Dogs 1. Regen’s MVP TKN WINNERS DOG • Regen’s MVP TKN OPEN BITCHES 1. Brymar’s Amazing Grace (GCHS CH Pendar’s Cool Kid v Brymar x CH Brymar’s Sixpack Challenger v Pendar) b/ David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/ Tenley McGaughy & David Reynolds 2. Apex & Cheyenne’s She’s Like Texas (GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-T-Full @ Apex JH) b/ Dan & Teri Buckley & Christine Trujillo o/ Austin & Tabitha Buckley & Teri Buckley WINNERS BITCH • Brymar’s Amazing Grace RESERVE WINNERS BITCH • Apex & Cheyenne’s She’s Like Texas BEST OF BREED • GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x CH Wing It’s Last Tango JH BCAT) b/ Toni Fow o/ Dan & Teri Buckley BEST OF WINNERS • Brymar’s Amazing Grace BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX • GCHB CH Apex & Cheyenne’s Stella Noche (GCH CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-T-Full @ Apex) b/ Teri Buckley & Dan Buckley & Christine Trujillo o/ Kari Dawn Frederick SELECT DOG • CH Trax Yukon Gold (Trax Steely Dan x DC Trax Powder Hound RN JH OA NAJ) b/ Stacie Roberts o/ Pam Kanthor AWARD OF MERIT • GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties CGC (GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time MH x CH Kristen’s Special Edition) b/ Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard o/ Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard & Theresa Sanders-Milan & Gerry Thornton JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION Judge: Mr. Joe Walton Open Junior Class 1. Tenley McGaughy with Brymar’s Amazing Grace (given) Open Senior Class 1. Kennedy Beardon with GCHB CH Apex & Cheyennes’s Stella Noche (given) BEST JUNIOR HANDLER • Kennedy Beardon Trinity Valley Weimaraner Club, Ft. Worth, TX SPECIALTY AND SWEEPSTAKES | MARCH 22, 2024 Judges: Ms. Amy Husband and Mr. Joe Walton BEST IN SPECIALTY GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x CH Wing It’s Last Tango JH BCAT) BEST OF WINNERS Brymar’s Amazing Grace (GCHS CH Pendar’s Cool Kid v Brymar x CH Brymar’s Sixpack Challenger v Pendar) SELECT DOG CH Trax Yukon Gold (Trax Steely Dan x DC Trax Powder Hound RN JH OA NAJ) THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 43 ▬
Tarheel Weimaraner Club, Raliegh, NC SPECIALTY AND SWEEPSTAKES | MARCH 09, 2024 Judges: Mrs. Dorothea Vooris-Hand and Mrs. Paula Nykiel Our designated specialty was held in conjunction with the Raleigh Kennel Club as a part of the Tarheel Cluster. Mrs. Dorothea Vooris-Hand judged Sweepstakes, including Veterans Sweepstakes, and the breed was judged by Mrs. Paula Nykiel. Thank you to the exhibitors for a wonderful representation of our breed. Thank you to all of our donors who continue to support us so we can provide trophies for our winners. Thank you to club member Heidi Phillips for the beautiful handmade clocks that served as BOW, BOS, and BOB trophies! And to our show committee, Rusty Jenrette, Cindi Caravati, Jamie Libow, Jack Sappenfield and Lucy Sappenfield, hospitality. A big congratulations to all the winners! See you in the Fall! Mark your calendars for the TWC Specialty & Sweeps on August 31st, and the Tarheel Labor Day Cluster August 29th-September 2nd! Just like in March, there will be TWO opportunities for Weims to be shown on Saturday (regular show with Durham Kennel Club AND the TWC Specialty). Puppy and Veterans Sweeps will be judged by Mrs. Linda Wozniak and the breed judge for the Specialty is Mr. Dana Cline. Mrs. Sharon Ann Redmer will be the breed judge for the regular Durham Kennel Club show. SWEEPSTAKES Judge: Mrs. Dorothea Vooris-Hand 9 - 12 PUPPY DOGS 1. CH Quiksilvr There Go My Heartstrings JH (CH Quiksilvr Dare to Believe MH x GCH CH Quiksilvr Bet the Royal Flush JH) b/o/ Babetta Breuhaus 2. Quiksilvr Tohlki Wartooth Not a Bumblebee (CH Quiksilvr Dare to Believe MH x GCH CH Quiksilvr Bet the Royal Flush JH) o/ RP Clow & LS Fieldman & Babetta Breuhaus b/ Babetta Breuhaus 12 - 18 JUNIOR DOGS 1. Fern Hill N Tripawd’s Heart of Gold (GCHP CH Diamond Mk The Eagle Has Landed x CH Starbuck Fern Hill Solar Storm CD BN JH CGC) b/o/ Sally Feltner 9 - 12 PUPPY BITCHES 1. Geselle’s Marzipan Mayhem JH (GCH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Geselle’s Valentine Treasure TKN ATT) o/ William Hall. b/ Zana Schepis 2. Firemark’s Come Thus to Light Beatrice (GCHS CH Silverbay’s Born This Way! SH CGC TKA x GCH CH Firemark’s Look To The Stars Cordelia CD TD MH JHR FDC CGCA TKN) b/o/ Gretchen Stephenson & Janet Boggs 3. Geselle’s Daisy Bell Pistachio Tart (GCH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Geselle’s Valentine Treasure TKN ATT) b/o/ Zana Schepis 4. Grayhart’s You Should Be Dancing (GCHS Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x CH Grayhart’s Where’s The Party CD BN RN AX MXJ XF T2B) b/o/ Linda Hartheimer 12 - 18 JUNIOR BITCHES 1. Madlen By Atria Cordia (Danton Atria Cordis x Bromhund Hide N Seek) o/ Cindy Cassidy b/ Dorora Mikus-Koralewska VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES 7 -10 Yrs Bitches 1. GCHG Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH (CH Nani’s Ldan Frankly Speaking CDX TD SH x GCH Graysong’s Southern Rock) o/ Rosmarie & Ross Adams b/ Suzanne Burns & Julia Schulz BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES: • Madlen By Atria Cordia BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX • CH Quiksilvr There Go My Heartstrings JH BEST BITCH / BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES • GCHG Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH SPECIALTY SHOW Judge: Mrs. Paula Nykiel 9 - 12 PUPPY DOGS 1. Quiksilvr Tohlki Wartooth Not a Bumblebee (given) 12 - 18 JUNIOR DOGS 1. Fern Hill N Tripawd’s Heart of Gold (given) OPEN DOGS 1. Starbuck’s Fernhill Lion’s Roar (CH Starbuck’s Quiksilvr Oskar Lionheart x CH Starbuck Fern Hill Solar Storm CD BN JH) o/ Jack Sappenfield II & M. Joe Crosthwait Jr & Henrietta Jenrette b/ Sally Feltner WINNERS DOG • Quiksilvr Tohlki Wartooth Not a Bumblebee RESERVE WINNERS DOG • Fern Hill N Tripawd’s Heart of Gold 9 - 12 PUPPY BITCHES 1. Geselle’s Marzipan Mayhem JH 2. Geselle’s Daisy Bell Pistachio Tart 12 - 18 JUNIOR BITCHES 1. Madlen By Atria Cordia THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 44 ▬
BRED BY EXHIBITOR 6 - 12 Mon Bitches 1. Firemark’s Come Thus to Light Beatrice 12 MON & OVER BITCHES 1. QuikSilvr Dare to be Here Now JH (CH Quiksilvr Just Dare Me MH x CH Quiksilvr You Go Girl MH) o/ Richard & Barbara Yates & Babetta Breuhaus b/ Babetta Breuhaus AMERICAN-BRED BITCHES 1. Trax Bona Fide (DC Trax Phantom Menace CGC x CH Trax Business Time SH) o/ Amelia Wright. b/ David Schafnit & Sarah Jones OPEN BITCH 1. Belleven Rosina Hallmar (GCH Tayla Street Corner Preacher V Hallmark CDX PCD BN MH CGC TKA x GCHB Highpoint’s Silver Charm V Belleven BN JH TKN) o/ Mary Ann Hall & Linda C Garrett. b/ Ingrid Kafer WINNERS BITCH • Firemark’s Come Thus to Light Beatrice RESERVE WINNERS BITCH • Madlen by Atria Cordia VETERAN 7 - 10 YRS BITCHES 1. GCHG Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH BEST OF BREED COMPETITION BEST OF BREED • GCHG CH Silhouette I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCH CH Silhouettes Just Classic) b/o/ Cindy Cassidy BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX • GCHG Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH BEST OF WINNERS • Firemark’s Come Thus to Light Beatrice SELECT DOG • CH Geselle N Ghostmar 9 to V Phat Onyx (CH Greyborn’s Total Eclipse Fifth Element x GCH Geselle N Ghostmar’s Winter Time Rime ATT) o/ Zana Schepis. b/ Zana Schepis & Jane Gomprecht SELECT BITCH • GCHS CH Silhouette’s To Point A Mockingbird (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCH CH Silhouettes Love Potion Number Nine) o/ Cynthia U Caravati b/ Fredric & Marcia Zipser. BEST IN SPECIALTY GCHG CH Silhouette I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCH CH Silhouettes Just Classic) WINNERS DOG Quiksilvr Tohlki Wartooth Not a Bumblebee (CH Quiksilvr Dare to Believe MH x GCH CH Quiksilvr Bet the Royal Flush JH) BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX GCHG Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH (CH Nani’s Ldan Frankly Speaking CDX TD SH x GCH Graysong’s Southern Rock) BEST OF WINNERS | WINNERS BITCH Firemark’s Come Thus to Light Beatrice (GCHS CH Silverbay’s Born This Way! SH CGC TKA x GCH CH Firemark’s Look To The Stars Cordelia CD TD MH JHR FDC CGCA TKN) TARHEEL WEIMARANER CLUB AWARD OF MERIT • GCHB CH Versa N’ Koping Frankly My Aim Is True (GCH CH Kopin Win’Weim Says It’s True BN RA NAP NJP x GCHG CH Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH) o/ Rosmarie & Ross Adams & P Kopec & Ellen Grevatt b/ Rosmarie & Ross Adams. THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 45 ▬
BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPS GCHG Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH (CH Nani’s Ldan Frankly Speaking CDX TD SH x GCH Graysong’s Southern Rock) AWARD OF MERIT GCHB CH Versa N’ Koping Frankly My Aim Is True (GCH CH Kopin Win’Weim Says It’s True BN RA NAP NJP x GCHG CH Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear JH) SELECT BITCH GCHS CH Silhouette’s To Point A Mockingbird (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCH CH Silhouettes Love Potion Number Nine) SELECT DOG CH Geselle N Ghostmar 9 to V Phat Onyx (CH Greyborn’s Total Eclipse Fifth Element x GCH Geselle N Ghostmar’s Winter Time Rime ATT) BEST OF OPPOSITE IN SWEEPSTAKES CH Quiksilvr There Go My Heartstrings JH (CH Quiksilvr Dare to Believe MH x GCH CH Quiksilvr Bet the Royal Flush JH) BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Madlen By Atria Cordia (Danton Atria Cordis x Bromhund Hide N Seek) TARHEEL WEIMARANER CLUB THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 46 ▬
Titles Earned in 2023 3rd Time’s The Charm, CGC ATT FITB o/ Jamie Libow Billie Grace, NRD o/ Amelia Wright CH Bivins Hallmar Gilding The Lily, RN o/ Anne McPherson, Mary Ann Hall & Ellen Grevatt GCH CH Firemark N Argus’ Cygnus, MH JHR SDX RDX VX NAVHDA NA Prize I UT Prize I o/ Carol Parron Firemark’s Come Thus to Light Beatrice, NRD o/ Gretchen Stephenson & Janet Boggs GCH CH Firemark’s Look to the Stars Cordelia, CD TD MH JHR TKN FDC CGCA SDX RDX VX3 NAVHDA NA Prize I UT Prize II o/ Gretchen Stephenson & Janet Boggs GCH CH Firemark’s Omicron Seti, CD BN RE TD JH SWE SCE SHDN CGC TKA ATT SD RDX VX2 NW1 o/ Helen Sanderford, Janet Boggs, & Gretchen Stephenson CH Geselle N Ghostmar’s 9 to 5 Phat Onyx, ATT NSD o/ Zana Schepis CH Grayhart Lightfoot River of Light, RN TD MXJB MXPB NFP CA BCAT CGC TKN NSD NRD VX ASCA-TD o/ Debbie & Joe Moody CH Hallmar’s Avenger, CD BN SH SD SDX RDX VX o/ Mary Ann Hall & William Hall GCH CH Hallmar’s Petula, CD BN MH ATT SDX RDX VX2 o/ Mary Ann Hall & William Hall Am/Can CH,Nani’s Versa Cool Hand Luke, TD MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM o/ Rosmarie Adams, Ross Adams & Chris Grisell GCH CH QuikSilvr Beyond the Rainbow, JH SDX RDX VX o/ Babetta Breuhaus CH QuikSilvr Casino Royale, MH JHR SDX RDX VX o/ Carol Parron CH QuikSilvr Don’t Rush Me, JH NSD NRD V o/ Babetta Breuhaus QuikSilvr Dreams That You Dare To Dream, JH NSD NRD o/ Babetta Breuhaus QuikSilvr Ever Hopeful, NRD o/ Babetta Breuhaus CH QuikSilvr Gotta Be Legendary, JH SD o/ Babetta Breuhaus CH QuikSilvr Gotta Be My Special Bet, SH SD NRD V o/ Babetta Breuhaus GCH CH QuikSilvr Gotta Be Special, MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM FROM o/ Babetta Breuhaus GCH CH QuikSilvr Gotta Double Dare Me, SH SD NRD V o/ Babetta Breuhaus CH QuikSilvr There Go My Heartstrings, NRD o/ Babetta Breuhaus CH QuikSilvr’s What’s The Rush, TKN CGC ATT o/ Jen Raia GCHB GCHS CH Silhouette’s To Point a Mockingbird o/ Cynthia Caravati CH Silogram’s Google Says o/ Vickie & Robert Margolis CH Silversmith Alpha Cassiopeia, BN CD MH FDC BCAT THDN DS TKN CGC ATT SDX RD VX2 o/ Margie Carosiello & Elena Lamberson GCH CH Silversmith Appalachian Lassie, JH NRD CGC V o/ Margie & Allen Carosiello GCH CH Silversmith Catch The Lady of Shalott, SH CAA RATN CGC TKN NSD RD VX BROM FROM o/ Debbie & Steve Hill CH Silversmith Pretty Woman, TD OA OAJ NF DMA CGC TKI V o/ Carol Easterly & Debbie Hill CH Silversmith Sophisticated Lady In Pink, MH CGC TKN SD NRD VX o/ Joyce & Tate Welch & Debbie Hill Southpaw Evolution, NSD o/ Meredith Wadsworth Southpaw Idle Wild, SDX NRD o/ Meredith Wadsworth Southpaw Wild Rebellion, NRD o/ Meredith Wadsworth Southpaw’s Into The Wild, JH BCAT DS DM TKI TKA TKP TKE o/ Megan Blackman & Meredith Wadsworth Southpaw’s Windancer Freedom, MH SDX o/ Meredith Wadsworth Split Rock’s Going For The Wynn, CDX BN GN RM2 RM3 RAE2 TKN ACT1 ACT2J o/ Candi Anderson & Tammi Byers Starbuck Fern Hill Lion From The Sky, RA BCAT CGC TKN FITB o/ Megan & Nathan Swanson Trax Bona Fide, NRD RD NAVHDA NA Prize I o/ Amelia Wright CH Versa Koping Dear Santa o/ Megan Reese & Rosmarie Adams CH Versa Koping Pearl of Wisdom at Dalalta, JH NSD o/ Charlene Maines, Rosmarie Adams, & Patricia Kopec GCHB CH Versa N Koping Frankly My Aim Is True o/ Rosmarie & Ross Adams, Ellen Grevatt, & Patricia Koping CH Versa N' Liadain's Pearl Clutcher, TKN o/ Alanna Cavanagh & Rosmarie Adams GCHG CH Versa N’ Prism Frankly My Dear, JH NSD BROM o/ Ross & Rosmarie Adams CH Versa’s Spoiled Red Pearl of The North o/ Josephine Lambert & Rosmarie Adams CH Versa’s Tahitian Pearl At Terra o/ Terry Creel & Rosmarie Adams THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 47 ▬
SWEEPSTAKES JUDGE: David Downing 6 - 9 PUPPY DOGS 1. Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber (GCHP Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCHB Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair) b/Theresa Sanders-Milan & Judee Boland o/T Sanders-Milan J Boland C Williams L Stalker 12-18 JUNIOR DOGS 1. Trax Yukon Gold (Trax Steely Dan x DC Trax Powder Hound RN JH OA NAJ) b/ Stacie Roberts o/ Pam Kanthor 2. CH Devine Sentry Star JH (GCH CH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox RN JH x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail to the Stars RN RATN) b/ Carly Devine. o/ Carly Devine 6 - 9 PUPPY BITCHES 1. Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair) b/ Theresa Sanders-Milan Judee Boland.o/Theresa Sanders-Milan Judee Boland Cindi Williams 9-12 PUPPY BITCHES 1. Von Luchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail (CH Von Luchbach’s BackTo The Future x Von LuchBachs Great Expectation) b/ Cindy Long o/Theresa Sanders-Milan Judee Boland Cindi Williams 2. Brymar’s Come Blow Your Horn (DC Trax Phantom Menace CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again) b/ David Reynolds o/Pat Gannon 12-18 JUNIOR BITCHES 1. CH Devinely Written In The Stars TKN FDC (GCH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox JH RN x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail to the Stars FDC RN RA) b/ Carly Devine o/Carly Devine BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES • Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber BEST OPPOSITE IN SWEEPSTAKES • Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair LONE STAR WEIMARANER CLUB REGULAR CLASSES Judge: Mr Harry (Butch) H Schulman 12 - 18 JUNIOR DOGS 1. Trax Yukon Gold (given) 2. Devine Stars Align TKN (CH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox FDC JH RN x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail to the Stars FDC RN RA) o/ Carly Devine b/ Carly Devine BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR DOGS PUPPY 1. Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber (given) WINNERS DOG • Trax Yukon Gold RESERVE WINNERS DOG • Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber 9 - 12 PUPPY BITCHES 1. Von Luchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail (given) 2. Brymar’s Come Blow Your Horn (given) BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR BITCHES PUPPY 1. Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair (given) BRED-BY-EXHIBITOR BITCHES ADULT 1. Apex & Cheyenne’s She’s Like Texas (GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-T-Full @ Apex JH) o/ Austin & Tabitha Buckley & Teri Buckley b/ Dan & Teri Buckley & Christine Trujillo AMERICAN-BRED BITCHES 1. Split Rock’s Eye Catching Moonstone (GCHG Moonstone’s Silver Bullet Explorer x Split Rock’s Your Are Beautiful) o/ Tammi Byers & Jose Anastas b/ Tammi Byers OPEN BITCHES 1. Silversmith Solid Gold JH CGC (GCHS Silverbay’s Born This Way! SH x CH Silversmith Whirlaway Vonstark MH DS) o/ Cynthia Pierce Sandra L Hoesel Elena Lamberson b/ Elena Lamberson WINNERS BITCH • Von Luchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail RESERVE WINNERS BITCH • Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair BEST OF BREED • GCHB Apex & Cheyenne’s Stella Noche (GCH CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-T-Full @ Apex JH) o/ Kari Dawn b/ Teri Buckley & Dan Buckley & Christine Trujillo Frederick BEST OF WINNERS • Von Luchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX • Trax Yukon Gold SELECT DOG • GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties CGC (GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time MH x CH Kristen’s Special Edition) o/Peggy Ernst&M A Richard&TvSanders-Milan&G Thornton b/ Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard SELECT BITCH • GCHB CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone (GCHP CH Doc’N’Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait x CH Prism Crosswind Nani Bless Your Heart) o/ Robert & Donna Hilgenbrink & Derek Beatty b/ Suzanne Burns & Derek Beatty & Christine Grisell AWARD OF MERIT • CH Devine Sentry Star JH (GCH CH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox RN JH x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail to the Stars RN RATN F) o/ Carly Devine b/ Carly Devine. BEST OWNER HANDLED GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH b/ Toni Flow Thank you for making the Lone Star Weimaraner Club’s 1st annual Glen Rose Specialty in 2024 a success! We enjoyed fantastic weather and a great turnout for our first show at this location. Your support helped us put together an impressive lineup. We look forward to seeing you again for our second event at Glen Rose in 2025! Lone Star Weimaraner Club, Glen Rose, TX GLEN ROSE SPECIALTY | JANUARY 5, 2024 Judges: David Downing and Mr Harry (Butch) H Schulman THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 48 ▬
BEST OF WINNERS / WINNERS BITCH Von Luchbach N Ashmore Needs A Cocktail (CH Von Luchbach’s BackTo The Future x Von Luchbach’s Great Expectation) BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX / WINNERS DOG Trax Yukon Gold (Trax Steely Dan-DC Trax Powder Hound RNJH OA NAJ) SELECT DOG GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties CGC (GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time MH x CH Kristen’s Special Edition) BEST IN SPECIALTY GCHB Apex & Cheyenne’s Stella Noche (GCH CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend JH x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-T-Full @ Apex JH) LONE STAR WEIMARANER CLUB NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: ELECTIONS 2024 In accordance with the WCA Bylaws the WCA Nominating Committee: Vickie Margolis, Chair; Christine Boldrick, Pat Gannon, Bonnie Lane, Brenda Reinart and Mary Sherick, are pleased to offer the following slate of candidates for WCA office: Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition, addressed to the Secretary, and received at her regular address, on or before August 15, 2024, signed by ten (10) members, and accompanied by the written acceptance of each additional nominee, signifying his/her willingness to be a candidate. If no valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary on or before August 15th, the Nominating Committee’s slate shall be declared elected at the time of the December 5th Board of Directors meeting and no balloting will be required. However, if one or more valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary, on or before August 15th, then, prior to October 1st, a ballot listing all the nominees will be mailed to each member in good standing. Vice President - Barb Shepard Treasurer - Esteri Hinman Board of Directors Tamara Brower Allyson Chaney Kayleen Klier THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 49 ▬
Southland Weimaraner Club held its 2024 Specialty on January 5th at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, California. The grounds were beautiful and the weather was typical for California in January, sunny and pleasant. Special thanks to Maureen Duffy who provided a poster in memory of Bob Margolis. Thank you to Jo Ann Rosenberg & Dona Tanaka for their work on the Rosettes & Trophies. Many thanks to the exhibitors who joined us and congratulations to all! Judge: Ms. Maureen Day BEST OF BREED • CH Simpatico Hollaback Girl (GCH Simpatico Smooth As Suede x GCH Simpatico Journey To Haven) / b/ Jennifer A. Martin o/ Jennifer A. Martin, B Rosenberg, J Rosenberg BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX • CH Kristen N Silverbay’s One Special Dude (GCHS SilverBay’s Born This Way! SH CGC CGCA TKA x GCH Kristen N Ultima’s I’m One Special Baby) b/Peggy Ernst, Mary Ann Richard, Gerry Thornton, o/ Rebecca Gardea, Peggy Ernst, Mary Ann Richard SELECT DOG • GCHS SilverBay’s Born This Way! SH UT1 RDX VX TKA CGC (Ch Von Luchbach’s Back to the Future x GCHB Tripawd N Calvarys Lil Miss Magic @ Silverbay JH CGC) b/Rebecca H Gardea, Michael Gardea o/Rebecca Harper-Gardea, Michael Gardea SELECT BITCH • GCH CH Breica’s Born To Fly JH FDC TKN DCAT (GCH CH WinWeim Koping Tbird V Nani x Am/Can CH Breica Nani Story Of The Year) b/Jessica Mendez-Cervera, Brenda Doub o/ Pamela Chavez Hutson, Brenda Barnette WINNERS DOG / BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR / BEST OF WINNERS /BEST OF BREED OWNER HANDLED • Pearl Essence Maximus Decimus Meridius (CH Silverbay N PM’s Hear Me Roar JH x Pearl Essence Easter Parade CA BCAT) b/ Vicki & Michael LePenske o/Vicki LePenske & Michael LePenske WINNERS BITCH • Greyborn’s Rainmaker (CH Von Luchbach’s Back To The Future x GCHS CH Greyborn’s Belle Starr) b/Rachelle Sanborn & Paul Christopher o/ Fredda Rose, Doug Davis, Skye Davis, Rachelle Sanborn Reminder to All Clubs reGarding YOUR Specialty Events and Trials We are happy to promote your club events with a little notice. Get your event on the WCA calendar by sending info to [email protected]. Events on the WCA calendar are also on the WCA social media event calendar that is seen by thousands of people. Please send your event results within 3 months of the event finish to the magazine editor. There is sample of how to report your results to have them submitted correctly to the editor. Email the editor for more info: [email protected] Southland Weimaraner Club, Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA SPECIALTY | JANUARY 5, 2024 Judge: Ms. Maureen Day THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE ~ JULY 2024 ▬ 50 ▬