2022 GSPCA Open Gun Dog National FC Chisholm Creek’s Cut’er Loose Official Publication Of The German Shorthaired Pointer Club Of America, Inc. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023 SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
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Aboutthe Cover FC CHISHOLM CREEK’S CUT’ER LOOSE LUCY Lucy is a very special dog indeed. When owner Mark Wasserman decided to use the last straw of DUAL HOF NFC FC Chisholm Creeks Cuttin Loose (Cutter), he was very thoughtful about what he wanted in the bitch and owner. FC Uodibar's Lorrie Darlin (Lorrie) fit the bill as her traits had the potential to match perfectly with Cutter. And with the experience and talent of Lorrie's owner, John Rabidou, the breeding had the makings to produce excellent dogs. At John's facility, Lucy was born on 09/12/2017 in Hondo, Texas. When Mark first saw her, he knew she would be one of his picks to return to Kansas to develop for field trial competition. Josh Neiman started Lucy, and she was clearly developing talent and an extraordinarily sweet personality. In 2019 she won second at the 2019 GSPCA Futurity under the whistle of Blue Dawn Kennels and went on to earn her FC along with other placements after that. Josh Neiman took the reins in the summer of 2022, and she spent the summer on the prairie growing her talent by finding and pointing wild game. In the fall of 2022, she won the Grand Limited at the Eastern Colorado Regional Championship under Josh. At the Nationals, Lucy scorched the ground and had three exciting finds with Josh as handler and Mark as scout. She handily performed during the call back to win the title. Lucy will be back in competition this spring, and Mark will be exploring potential breeding opportunities for her in the year ahead. 3 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Why breeding the dual GSP is important Field Stats Obed/Rally Stats Agility Stats Health & Welfare Conformation Stats President Judges Education AKC Delegate Junior Showmanship Juniors Legislation Yearbook Breed Education/ Historian HOF-People HOF-Field Dogs HOF-Show Dogs Conformation General Articles Versatility awards GSPCA Calendar & Fulfillment Coordinator for back issues Obedience Registry of Merit New Members Report New Titles Report Field Trial Articles Juniors, NOH, & misc New Puppy Buyer Chair/Membership Election Ryan Carson Belinda Venner Jeri Fishack Karen Nauer Bunita Eichelberger, VMD Tiffany Harvey Cessna Sharon Fitzpatrick Maxine Moinier Karen Nauer Valerie Nunes-Atkinson & Becky Feigh Lynn Pettinato & Becky Feigh Liz Jennings & Christopher Lee Deb Broad & Deb King Patte Titus Fred Lowry Mike Aldririch Deborah Longtin Char Rutar Liz Jennings Dave Nauer Doris Schoenfelder Valerie Casperite Renee Lara Loralei Dewe Karen Josephsen Teresa McCreight Tiffany Harvey Cessna Loralei Dewe Lynn Pettinato [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] & chris. [email protected] [email protected] / debbie@ liebmeister.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] SHORTHAIR JOURNAL Contributors unusual pets I’ve had The importance of doing research before purchasing a dog Benefits of K9 Nose Work to dogs My Soul DOg 4 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Coming to a Show Ring Near You The Black/Black & White German Shorthaired Pointer BY DENISE AVERY ON BEHALF OF THE GSPCA With gratitude to Patte Titus, GSPCA Historian, for reviewing the material presented here. The AKC Breed Standard for German Shorthaired Pointers has not had a change since 1992. However, as of January 1, 2023, it will state the following in the areas that have a reference to color: Head: Nose - The nose is brown on a liver dog and black on a black dog. The larger the nose the better and nostrils should be well opened and broad. A spotted nose is not desirable. A flesh colored nose disqualifies. Color: The coat may be of solid liver or a combination of liver and white such as liver and white ticked, liver patched and white ticked, or liver roan. Or the coat may be of solid black or any combination of black and white such as black and white ticked, black patched, and white ticked, or black roan. Any other color or color combination is a disqualification. A dog with an area of red, orange, lemon, or tan, or a dog solid white will be disqualified. Disqualifications: China or wall eyes. Flesh colored nose. Extreme overshot or undershot. Any color or combination of colors other than liver or black as described in the standard. A dog with any area of red, orange, lemon, or tan, or a dog solid white. VOLUME 23 ISSUE 01 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023 CONTENTS 28 75 BREEDER LISTINGS 61 TOP 10 15 PAIN MEDICATIONS GSPCA ELECTION NOMINATIONS 8 2022 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FUTURITY 18 12 NEW DUAL CHAMPIONS 36 NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GUN DOGS BREED FEATURE: COMING TO A SHOW RING NEAR YOU MEMBERS IN ACTION NORTH FLORIDA GSPC WALKING FIELD TRIAL 40 VERSATILITY AWARDS SECOND HALF 2022 50 PETS AREN’T PERSONS YET, BUT ACTION IS NEEDED 42 WHAT TO DO IF I WITNESS ANIMAL CRUELTY, ABUSE OR NEGLECT? 45 48 FEDERAL ISSUES DECEMBER 2022 16 32 78 CLASSIFIEDS BREED FEATURE: UNRAVELING THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER STANDARD 5 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
I can’t believe it is the start of another year and it is the time for making New Year resolutions. I know once again I am planning to lose weight, get in shape and get up earlier. It seems like these items have been on my list every year - hopefully I will make better progress on them in 2023! I am proud to say that I did make a resolution relating to GSP’s in 2020 that I did make progress on. I pledged to learn about an AKC venue that I hadn’t competed in previously. I chose Scent Work. While it is still pretty new to the AKC it has been around in other registries and organizations for a while. Our dogs were bred by the Germans as Versatile Hunting dogs to scent and track game so this seems to me like a modern way to utilize the GSP’s breeding. It is very exciting that the AKC chose the GSP as one of just two breeds selected to pilot their Detection Dog program and this sport goes right along with that program. With COVID hitting right after making that resolution and losing the GSP I planned to compete with progress got pushed things back. But I am proud to say I was able to attend a judge’s seminar and was honored to serve as the secretary for the Scent Work Trial held prior to the 2021 NSS in East Peoria. This year I am going to make that resolution again but I have to pick a venue. I have only competed in Field Trials, Hunt Tests and Obedience so I have lots of other areas to find out more about. I would love to hear your suggestions as I now have 2 crazy 9 month old GSP puppies to train. What venue do you think I should give a try next? I hope you will join me in this resolution. What venue will you choose? You don’t have to compete if you don’t want to. You can just use it as a way to get to know other GSP lovers that just happen to be interested in something different than you. While you learn, you can tell them about your favorite venue. Who knows maybe we’ll end up with new competitors in two areas! I would love to hear about your GSP related resolutions so don’t hesitate reach out and contact me. Sharon Fitzpatrick [email protected] 815-365-2819 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Shorthair Journal (ISSN NO. 15415384) published 6 times per year by the German Shorhaired Pointer Club of America, Inc. located at 45 Flintstone Court, Barboursville, VA 22923. Periodicals Postage Paid at Charlottesville, VA 22901 and at additional mailing offices. 1,800 Copies of the Shorthair Journal Mailed Send address changes to: Loralei Dewe 5916 Sunnybrook Lane Dixon, Ca 95620 [email protected] Requests for additional copies, back issues Direct to Doris Schoenfelder [email protected] 480-772-1961 Ad Deadline Journal Issue Jan. 10 January/February - National Field Trial Mar. 10 March/April - Stud Dogs & Veterans May. 10 May/June - National Amateur Gun Dog, Duals & Water Work July. 10 July/August - National Specialty Show Sep. 10 Sept/Oct. - Juniors (all venues) & Companion Dogs Nov. 10 Nov/Dec. - Breeder’s Issue POSTMASTER Advertisement Rates Advertisement Deadlines & Publishing Schedule SHORTHAIR JOURNAL Bonnie Hill Shorthair Journal PO Box 2084 | Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Mobile: 215.378.0203 [email protected] Front Cover $450.00* Color (includes inside bio) Back Cover $400.00* Color inside Covers $300.00* (Front or Back Color) Center Spread $500.00* Color (2 pages) Full Page $250.00* Color Full Page $100.00* Black/White Half Page $65.00* Black/White Ad payments are due with ad submission. All advertisementart, photos, text must be submitted by the deadline. Payment can be made by check, money order, or paid with credit card using Paypal at www. GSPCa.org. *subject to change. Please contact me via phone or email if you want to reserve as payment must be received upon reservation of ad space. Commercial Ad rates are available for members and non-mambers. 6 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
OBITUARY David B. Deioma Long time member, David B. Deioma 82, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was the owner of DC AFC Trekker V. Grunbaum UDX TDX MH MX AJX who during his life was the most titled GSP in history. 7 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Sharon Fitzpatrick President GSPCA ELECTION NOMINATIONS I am extremely honored to have been nominated as a candidate for the office of President for the GSPCA. In running again for President there are a few things that are important to me. As the sport of dogs evolves, I want to continue to do all I can to ensure that the GSPCA evolves along with it. When my husband and I got our first Shorthairs there were just four venues to take part in – Conformation, Field Trials, Hunt Tests and Obedience. It is amazing how many opportunities are now offered for our GSPs to compete in – Agility, Rally, Scent Work, Dock Diving and the list continues to grow. I feel as the Parent Club we need to embrace the new events offered by the AKC but at the same time it is vital that we do all we can to maintain interest in the traditional venues of Field Trials and Conformation as they are the means to achieve the ultimate in our breed, the Dual Champion. I believe it is important that we do all that we can to involve youth in our sport of dogs – ALL venues. As a board we have come up with some new ideas that hopefully will add to their participation. I would like to see us continue to find creative ways to involve them even more. I am fortunate to have a great group of dedicated individuals serving with me on the Board of Directors. Despite the challenges of the past few years, we have made progress. The Board has had two strategic planning sessions, the Journal is back on schedule, the bylaws have been revised and the website is going through a huge modernization and refresh. We are now holding periodic member meetings over Zoom and we continue to look for additional ways to keep members up to date. For those of you that don’t know me – My husband Ron and I have been married for 38 years and after owning a Weimaraner we researched different hunting breeds and bought our first Shorthairs in 1991. In July of 1992 we attended the Hunt Test Training sponsored by the GSPC of IL, in August we were at our first hunt tests walking behind braces, in September we got our first blaze orange Junior Hunt Test qualifying ribbons and have “gone to the dogs” ever since. We have competed in Hunt Tests, Obedience, Field Trials and Show. We added two puppies to our home this year and plan to add to that list! My husband and I are both AKC Field Trial and Hunt Test Judges, and I am a CGC evaluator. I am currently the Secretary/Treasurer and Show Chairman for the Fort Dearborn Club GSPC. I have served as Chairman and Secretary for Field Trials, Hunt Tests, and Specialty Shows. I was Secretary for the Scent Work trial held with the 2021 NSS in East Peoria. While Obedience Chairman for the GSPC of IL, I spearheaded the effort to have the club approved to hold Obedience Trials. I am also a member of NAVHDA at the National and Local levels. Personally, home is 23 acres about 70 miles south of Chicago which we share with our dogs, horses, cat, the “homers” and a few chickens. I received my BS in Business Administration from the University of IL at Chicago and achieved my Senior HR Professional certification in 2002 and my SHRM-SCP in 2015. I am a member of the Project Management Institute. I have held management positions in Human Resources at several companies including T-Mobile, Andrew Corporation, Durham School Services/National Express and Elevance Renewable Sciences. I now run my own HR/Talent Acquisition Consulting firm. I am a member of numerous professional HR organizations and served as Treasurer for the Kankakee Area HR Management Association. I also have an Illinois Real Estate License. If re-elected I hope to do more for the GSPCA and the breed I love by working with our Board, our dedicated committees and volunteers and local clubs. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime at 815-365-2819 or [email protected]. 8 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Dean N. Browning Treasurer Cheryl (my wife) and I have owned 13 GSP’s since acquiring our first back in 1985. Currently we are fortunate enough to have 3 that share our house in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Several years after getting our initial Shorthair, we went to our first AKC Pointing Breed Hunt Test and from there we progressed to Field Trials and Shows. We have trained and handled our dogs in field trials, hunting tests and shows with a modest amount of success to show for our efforts. Over the years, our dogs have earned 10 Junior Hunter titles, 6 Senior Hunter titles, 4 Master Hunter titles, 6 Championships, 2 Field Championship and 1 Amateur Field Championship. And most recently one of our dogs, Josie, became our first dual champion. In addition to competing, I have judged numerous hunting tests and field trials including the 1998 German Wirehaired Pointer National Championship. I have belonged to several local GSP clubs in my area, and I have filled positions ranging from Director to Field Trial or Hunting Test Chair to Membership Chair. On the national level, I was first elected to the Board of the GSPCA in 1996 as a Director for the then Eastern Section. In 1997 I was elected as Treasurer of GSPCA and (other than a two-year hiatus from 2005 to 2007) I have served in that capacity ever since. As your Treasurer, I have sought to make sure that the club’s finances were handled in a prudent and professional fashion and that the Board and membership have the relevant information needed to make informed decisions about the direction of the club. Looking to the future, my 2 primary concerns are: • The decreasing availability of land for performance events (particularly here in the east) • The increasing level of activity from animal rights fanatics My goal in seeking another term as your Treasurer would be to continue the efforts to ensure that the GSPCA remains in a strong financial position to deal with these or any other problems that we could confront over the next 5 to 10 years. I would welcome the opportunity to serve the membership for another term and would appreciate your support. Lynn Pettinato Corresponding Secretary Thank you for confidence from the Nominating Committee for including me in your slate for the upcoming 2023 election. I have strived to work very hard with the changing landscape of our board – new members and officers – as well help to add value via Social Media. Our social media numbers have been on the rise for 2 years now and provides mostly daily content for dogs owners, club news, and AKC news. Over the next two years, I hope to bring awareness and raise money with the health and welfare committee for all health initiatives and especially Canine Epilepsy . I am pictured here with Dani, our first epileptic dog. She taught us a great deal, that we use still with our second epileptic dog, Tori. I have been a member of the GSPCA for 20 years. My husband, Dominic, now Northwest Director, and I have been involved in our local club, the GSPC of Northern Sacramento Valley. We are involved with events. I am the club treasurer this year. In the past, we were active as event chairs, event secretary, judging and participating in walking field trials, hunt tests and specialty shows. My goal for this term includes expanding our social media presence to bring in the next generation of members and perhaps monetize our GSPCA brand to generate income. Please let us know if you can help in any of those areas. Thank you so much for your years of support. I look forward to hopefully serving you for 2 more years. 9 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Tiffany Cessna Northeast Director Hello, please allow me to introduce myself as your returning nominated candidate for the 2023-2025 Northeastern Director. My Name is Tiffany Cessna and I reside in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania with my husband and our four Shorthairs. I have been involved with German Shorthaired Pointers and the GSPCA for a little over 8 years now. I have been very fortunate to have mentors with 30 + years in this amazing breed, who have truly helped me become a better competitor, breeder and member. I feel as board member, you should have the ability to use the vast wealth of knowledge held by our membership to help guide us as a club into the future At a very young age I knew I wanted to work with animals. The summer I turned twelve I spent it job shadowing at a local veterinary clinic, the following summer I was offered a position there and I have been in the veterinary field ever since. I currently am an orthopedic surgical technician at a Pet Emergency and Specialty Center in York, PA. There we see everything from foreign body ingestions to major orthopedic reconstructions. I feel my vast experience with organization, and leadership from this position, will be an asset if re-elected. As your current NE Director I serve as liaison to the Annual Awards Committee, the Versatility Awards Program, and the Database committee. I am a member of the Health and Welfare Committee. I also am a member of the Mason Dixon German Shorthaired Pointer Club and serve on the show committee. These positions have been extremely rewarding and I look forward to what the future will bring for each committee and club. If re-elected I will represent the voices of the Northeastern members to the best of my ability. I feel a huge part of this position is supporting our members and our local clubs, because without each and every one of you, we would not be able to do this. I would like to sincerely thank the nominating committee for their recommendation as nominee for the Northeast Director position for a second term. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the board and everything I have been involved in with the GSPCA, and if re-elected I will continue do my part to represent the Northeastern section. It has been an an honor to serve as your 2019-2021 Northeast Section Director to Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. I welcome and encourage any questions or comments, I can be reached via email at [email protected]. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me, and I truly hope to have your continued support for the Northeastern Director for the 2023-2025 elections! Mike Kindler North Central Director My wife Cathy and I got our first GSP puppy about 34 years ago. Cathy was working as a tech and one of the veterinarians there ( Dr. Jim Rieser) talked to her about the Navhda org. and the Gsp club of Wis. We joined both organizations and began running our dog in the testing programs. One dog soon led to another and we soon had three. Jim Rieser being a long time breeder of the breed guided us in the breeding end of it and before long we owned eight dogs. Grouse hunting became all about different tones on beeper collars. After a few years in the GSP club of Wis. I became Pres. of the club. At about the same time the Navhda club was experiencing heavy growth so I was one of the original members to start the Kettle Moraine Chapter of Navhda which I was the first Pres. of the chapter. I started judging the AKC hunt tests and soon after field trials. I have titled numerous dogs in the hunt test program, have achieved VC titles on a handful of dogs in the NAVHDA program. Have trained a number of dogs to FC titles. I only run in field trials now as it bring two passions together (dogs and horses). I am presently a member of the Four Lakes GSP club, which I am Pres. of for the last three years. 10 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Dan Schoenfelder Southwest Director Hello, I am Dan Schoenfelder, your current Southwest Director for the GSPCA. I and my wife Doris have enjoyed GSPs for 38 years. We live in the Colorado Mountains and have a restaurant in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Like many, we acquired our first GSP looking for a hunting companion. We have grown to have many more Shorthairs and have competed in Fields Trials, both AKC and NGSPA, Hunt Tests, NAVADA, Conformation and have attended NSS, NFT and NAGDC. We have had the luck to have AKC Field Champions, American Field Champions and AKC Conformation Champions. I have held multiple positions in local GSP Clubs. I have been involved in chairing Specialty Shows, Hunt Tests and Field Trials. I have judged Field Trials and Hunt Test. I want to continue serving on the GSPCA Board so I can give back to the breed that I have been involved with and have loved for so many years. This past year I was able to attend the National Specialty Show and the National Field Trial. Our national events are world class. We must continue to make sure the Shorthair stays a versatile breed. The Dual Champion is important to our breed and I will continue the support of dual programs. The National Specialty Show, National Field Trial and National Amateur Walking Gun Dog are our show case events and we need to make sure as a group they are profitable and well attended with a venue for those who are new to the breed. I want to be an advocate for membership no matter the venue or if your GSP is just a companion. Not everyone has the competitive bug and as a board we need to offer support and guidance for our members who do not compete in events. Thank you for your consideration and electing me to the GSPCA board. The Constitution and By-laws, Article V, Section 5 (b) states in part, “Balloting by Electronic Format: Electronic balloting shall be allowed for any vote where the Board of Directors authorizes it and shall be conducted in accordance with State Law and AKC policy. “ In order to ensure that you receive ballot, please ensure that your contact information especially your email address is up to date. To be counted, ballots must be received on or before Saturday, April 29, 2023. Per our bylaws, “The results of the election for Officers and Directors held pursuant to Article V, shall be declared through the Corresponding Secretary by one or more of the following: at the Club’s Annual Meeting regardless of the existence of a quorum, in the official Club Publica- tion, on the GSPCA website, via email or as directed by the Board of Directors as soon as the election results have been certified. The ballots will be available for inspection following the meeting. Names are listed alphabetically by last name if more than one person seeks the position.” Officers and Directors Article V, Section 4 (c) states, “If no valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary on or before March 1st, the Nominating Committee’s slate shall be declared elected at the time of the Annual Meeting and no balloting shall be required.” Article V, Section 4 (d) states, “If one (1) or more valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary on or before March 1st, the Secretary shall mail a ballot to each member in good standing on or before March 21st.” Per Article V, Section 2, “Voting for Directors shall only be done by those members who are residents of the region that Director will represent.” 11 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
NEW DUAL CHAMPIONS DC AFC Up N’Adam’s Iron Maiden “Maddy” Sire: DC Windrip’s High Voltage SH Dam: DCAFC Up N’Adam’s-Rugerheim’s Lil Cricket,SH Owner: Katie Tazza Finished her show championship with specialty and Best of Breed wins. She was broke in the field by Gary Hansen. Barry Bollinger got her ready for field trial competition. She is beautiful on point, fast on the ground. Shortly after finishing her DC I finished her AFC. Her pups will be competing in the field this spring. DC AFC Lipan’s Tex’s Kachina Dancer JH ATT “Kachina” Sire: DC AFC Gemutlich’s Get to The Point Dam: GCH DC Spitfire Indie 500 JH SH ATT CGC Owner: Roxann Campbell “Kachina” picked up where her sire and dam left off. Dual champion roots run deep, and Kachina’s pedigree brought great potential. Special thanks are due to Joe and Jessie Ruela for sharing Judge with me. Judge was the perfect complement to my Indie in producing a quality litter of gun dogs and my next dual champion. As Kachina’s breeder and her amateur owner-handler, earning her dual title has brought me great joy and pride. Kachina was keen and biddable as a puppy. As she grew and I started her on birds, I knew she was going to be something special. Kachina has a great disposition, is easy to handle, and requires little direction in the field. She exudes and exemplifies the definition of a Gun Dog as described in the AKC Field Trial Rules and Standards. Kachina’s success can also be attributed to a quality training program provided by Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love of Ronnie Smith Kennels. I wish to thank our GSPCA Board of Directors and all involved in honoring our Dual Champions. Most of all, congratulations to my friends and fellow sportsmen who share this space with me! DC JJJ Sam’s Whiskey Shooter “Shooter” Sire: DC VC Gambles Sam Man MH Dam: JJJ Single Malt Owner: Dr. June Johnston/William Johnston Our first Dual Champion, GCH DC NMK’s Heart and Spirit JJJ MX MXJ RN CGC, was bred to David & Sarah King’s DC NGDC Doublerun Cole Bier. Heart was only to have one offspring and we named her JJJ Single Malt (Whiskey). Five years ago we bred Whiskey to Brenda Roe’s DC VC Gambles Sam Man MH that came from two Hall of Fame dogs, Gambles Odyssey Fritz and Sam Saint Max. This breeding produced DC Shooter (and CH Ivy SH, FC Woody, and CH River). Lucretia Coonrod showed Shooter in Conformation and Brenda Roe trained and handled him in the field. He finished his Field Championship winning two stakes from horseback and the rest from walking. Brenda ran Shooter in the AKC Walking Gun Dog Championship in Mingo where he earned an AOM. Shooter is an amazing dog to watch in the field, always on the edge and what the judges love to see. 12 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
DC AFC Jandal’s Perfect Merger “PacMan” Sire: DC Int CH Gamble’s Benney the Jet MH VCX Dam: FC AFC The Perfect Girl Karla MHA Owner: Janice W. Price, DVM PacMan earned his call name at birth: he has a “PacMan”-shaped liver patch on his left side! |Heavily linebred on the best of Odyssey bloodlines, PacMan is that unusual combination of good looks, biddability, high drive and easy-going in the house. His intensity in the field, coupled with his “Velcro feet” when on point, and breath-taking style, make him a pleasure to handle or hunt behind. The photo on the right was taken while quail hunting on 01/16/2021 and is completely unstaged— just one of those magical moments that happen in the field. A covey of about 30 bobwhite was 30-40 yards in front of PacMan… PacMan’s sire, Benney, includes runner up AKC National Gundog Champion amongst his many accomplishments. PacMan’s dam, Karla, was 2016 GSPCA Amateur Gun Dog of the Year, running 41 times, on 25 different courses in 21 states under 43 different judges, defeating 239 dogs, all at 10 years of age. Karla is also the first known GSP to be awarded the title MHA; she has never failed a MH test. 100% amateur breeder/owner handled, PacMan completed both of his field titles in just 12 outings, walking and horseback. He ran in 7 different states over 8 different courses, including an Award of Merit at the GSPCA National Walking Amateur Gundog Championships in Utah in April 2019. Run sparingly since finishing his titles, PacMan continues to be a competitive force wherever he goes. PacMan is OFA-E hips, OFA elbows, OFA thyroid and OFA eyes. Negative for CD, DM, vWB2 and AMS. DC Yong Guns-Rugerheim’s Maggie May “Maggie” Sire: CH. Rugerheim’s Prince Lucca’s Wild Magic Micah Dam: DC/AFC YongGuns Memories Made Owner: Janet F Chandler/Athena D Tirre We are so proud of our Dual Ch YongGun-Rugerheim’s Maggie May. Maggie was bred by Rick Peterson and Janet Chandler. Owned by Janet Chandler and Athena Tirre. Finished in the ring by Athena and in the field by Terry Chandler. Maggie is heavily linebred on Rugerheim Kennels Dual lines. We have bred her once thus far to DC GCH Ehrenvogel’s Shots Fired at Elwing...”Double Dual” litter. Excited to watch them grow up! DC FC CH Crosspoint Odyssey’s Perfect Duchess MH “Mattie” Owner: Vanessa Carmean Mattie is a very special girl. She started off as a return puppy from another owner to the breeder. Gun-shy and afraid of almost everything, we found that ember in her again to light that fire! Fully loved and trained by Jon and Jessica Hann at Perfection Kennels and 100% amateur run and owned by Vanessa Carmean. Mattie finished her FC with two majors back to back. Shown and loved by Sarah Luther finishing her show championship with two majors and Best of Breed from the classes! She also went 6 for 6 for her Master Hunter title skipping all other levels. She loves to hunt and most of all loves being a lap dog. Sweet Mattie-Boo. 13 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
DC FC AFC Perfections Huckleberry “Huck” Owner: Clay Benton 2XCH, Dual FC AFC Perfections Huckleberry, owned by Jon and Jessica Hann of Perfection Kennel, became a dual May 22, 2021. Huck was bred by Harlan Higganbotham and is by NWGD GFC FC AFC Odysseys Perfect Traveler (dual sire of the year 2021) and out of FC AFC H”s Double A Flagship. Huck carries on a long tradition of great wild bird hunting as well as having a successful field trial career. Huck earned his show championship in quick order and was able to remain focused on his field work. Huck’s notable field wins include being the only Dual Champion in history to win the NGSPA Invitational and Huck also won the NGSPA Shooting Dog Greater Prairie Chicken all wild bird trial. He continues to produce puppies with exemplary noses, natural back, excellent retrieves, tremendous style and incredible objective genes. We are proud of this young sire’s accomplishments are honored to own him.. DCAFC Up N’Adam’s Born Free “Elsa” Sire: NAFC FCAFC Up N’Adam’s Tyler Dam: DCAFC Up N’Adam’s Silhouette,CDMH Owner: Katie Tazza Elsa finished her Ch & DC shown by Lucretia Coonrod with multiple Specialty wins. A real big mover with a great heart placed Third in the AKC National Walking Gun dog Championship, handled by Barry Bollinger. She was trained by Dave Walker but Katie and Barry Bollinger put her field wins on her. She is perfect with her work in the field and a great retriever. Katie has made the second series with her in the National Amateur gun dog Championship, but due to her inept handling has never placed. She is an exciting dog to watch and to run. She has 2 pups that will be starting in the field this year. GCH DC Shiloh’s Honey Run Just-N-Time Josie MH “Josie” Owner: Dean Browning/Cheryl Browning Cheryl (my wife) and I have owned 13 GSP’s since acquiring our first back in 1985. Several years after getting our initial Shorthair, we went to our first AKC Pointing Breed Hunt Test and from there we progressed to Field Trials and Shows. Over the years, we have handled and entered our dogs in what seems like a huge number of field trials, hunting tests and shows. While we have achieved a modest amount of success to show for our efforts, we were never quite able to have one of our dogs achieve the elusive goal of becoming a dual champion. That changed in 2021 when Josie received her Field Championship to go with her Grand Championship thus earning the title of Dual Champion. 14 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
DC NMK’s Willow in the Wind “Willow” Sire: GCH CH NMK’s Ain’t Misbehavin’ MH NRD DS Dam: GCH CH NMK’S Kiss From a Peppi Rose SH Owner: Jim and Laola Simmons We knew early on Willow was something special with her willingness to please and her natural honor even as a puppy. She finished her CH at 1 year old with handler Jeff Heim handling exclusively. In July of 2020, Willow won her first broke dog stake with trainer Scott Azavedo handling for a 3 point retrieving major. I handled her for the rest of her field work compelting her FC in August 2021. She earned her MH (6 passes) between February and May of 2021. This was all completed in thirteen months, during the early stages of Covid where finding events meant traveling much further. She still needs 2 points to finish her AFC that I will work on in 2023. We have been concentrating on timed chukar shoots and wild bird hunting in Montana. Willow’s first Sharp-tail Grouse was caught on film by the TV show Dead Meat. PAIN MEDICATIONS BY: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY JAMES L. VOSS VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL Pain due to arthritis or after surgery can be treated with multiple drugs. Each drug class treats the pain in different ways and may have possible side effects associated with therapy. In general, it is a good idea to only use medications at the prescribed dosage, for the pet it is prescribed, and as directed. Many medications interact with each other and may cause an increased risk of side effects when combined (such as steroids and NSAIDs). Therefore, please contact your veterinarian prior to adding any medications (including over the counter) for your dog’s pain management. At CSU, we have a veterinarian available 24 hours, and we would rather you contact us before adding any medications that you are unsure about. You may also email us at [email protected] with questions or concerns. This website is intended to provide you with basic information about the most common pain medications we prescribe at CSU. NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most commonly used and most effective drug in the treatment of pain due to arthritis or after surgery in dogs and cats. Rimadyl®, Metacam®, Dermaxx®, and Etogesic® all belong to this class of drugs. These drugs act by inhibiting inflammatory substances called prostaglandins (PGEs), which cause pain, inflammation, and fever. Hence they are called “anti-inflammatory” but their main purpose is pain control (inflammation is how pain starts). Side effects can occur, with the most common being gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance (symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, bloody or dark colored feces) from minor GI-ulcers. It is important to recognize these symptoms early since stomach or GI leakage from perforation can result if the medications are continued – which can be life-threatening. There is also risk of acute liver and/or kidney failure with all NSAIDs. The risk of developing a liver problem after NSAID administration in a healthy dog is small (1:10,000). However, if it is encountered it may be fatal and hence we recommend testing your pet for liver or kidney problems before starting NSAIDs. Blood tests before administration of NSAIDs cannot always predict a liver or kidney reaction but if a significant dysfunction is identified we do not recommend administering an NSAID. We recommend to monitor kidney and liver function if your pet is on these drugs for a prolonged period of time. Generally, we advise blood tests be performed prior to NSAID therapy, 7-10 days after administration and then every six months. Important things to consider when giving NSAIDs: • This drug should be given with food and water. If your dog is not interested in eating or drinking, please do not give the medication. Monitor water intake and urination as an indicator of kidney infection. • Never give Aspirin to your pet – there are much safer options than this drug for animals. Aspirin given together with any other NSAID dramatically increases the risk of adverse effects. • Never administer NSAIDs at a higher dose than the prescribed dose (this will increase the risk of adverse effects). • Stop the NSAID at the first signs of gastric upset, nausea, lack of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea and give your veterinarian a call to discuss the next steps. • Do not mix NSAIDs (i.e. two different NSAIDs) and do not give over-the-counter NSAIDs (eg. ibuprofen, naproxen). • Do not give NSAIDs with steroids like dexamethazone, prednisolone, Vetalog or Depomedrol. • Do not give NSAIDs in patients with known impaired gastrointestinal, kidney, cardiovascular, liver, or coagulation functions. • Do not give NSAIDs with Enalapril or other ACE inhibitors, Lasix, or with nephrotoxic drugs like aminoglycoside antibiotics or psychotropic drugs (Prozac, Clomiclam). • Contact a veterinarian immediately if your dog eats more than the prescribed amount of the dispensed tablets. TRAMADOL Tramadol is a synthetic opioid that does not share the common side effects of most natural opioids. Tramadol can be used separately or in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and can also be used in cats. Side effects are considered rare but may include constipation, and mild sedation or bizarre behavior (if you notice these side effects, please reduce the dose by half). This drug has a bitter taste and likely will need to be hidden something tasty to prevent rejection. Unfortunately, Tramadol is much less efficient at controlling pain than NSAIDs. GABAPENTIN This drug is useful in treating neuropathic pain (the burning and tingling sensations that come from damaged nerves) by an unknown mechanism. The drug has also been used successfully as an adjunct treatment for arthritis therapy. Response to therapy can take days to weeks as the drug reaches therapeutic concentrations. Side effects are few and include sedation or ataxia. Please do not discontinue Gabapentin abruptly. Please contact your vet if you notice any of these side effects. AMANTADINE This drug acts by modulating the pain response by antagonizing receptors in the central nervous system (N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor). Amantadine is considered an adjunct to the analgesic drugs by dampening or resetting spinal cord receptors so that other analgesics can work more effectively. Therefore, it is most commonly given together with NSAIDs. Side effects include diarrhea, flatulence and agitation. Please contact your vet if you notice any of these side effects. 15 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
MEMBERS IN ACTION To be invited to this event, dogs must be ranked in the top 5 for their respective breed in regular master standard & jumpers with weaves agility classes. GSPCA member Beth Janos and her GSP ‘Mia,’ known as MACH2 Ehrenvogel Wings Of Hope Wanderin’ Free CD RN JH MXS MFG XF T2B BCAT DM DS qualified as one of those Top 5 GSPs. Mia came to the Invitational as the current number one GSP for Agility for 2022 and showed everyone that a GSP could compete with the Border Collies and Golden Retrievers in agility. Mia exceeded Beth’s expectations by qualifying four out of four runs, with three of those runs earning 3rd place finishes out of 134 dogs in the 20” height class! Mia also won Top Dog Sporting Group 3rd place and Top Dog 20” Class 2nd place. To earn a spot in the finals, you must be perfect, and Mia was not only perfect but was seated 2nd in the 20” class going into the finals. Beth has competed in agility for over 20 years, and Mia is her first GSP to compete in agility with and no doubt not her last! Other GSPCA members qualified for the AKC Agility Invitational this year: Katrina Landis, Penny Clement, Sandy Gonchar, Sheri Fastenrath, and Patty Ewing. 16 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
TJ (Turley) and I just completed our first title, the Tracking Dog Title, and now we will compete for TDX, TDU, and VST titles. They get that nose to the ground, and away we go on a 40-foot leash, yahoo! This is another sport where the GSP demonstrates their ability to work in the field. I want to encourage more GSP owners to enjoy the sport of Tracking. Introducing Voyager's Good to the Last Sip, TD, BN, CGC, CGCU, TKN TJ I cannot thank Karen and David enough for trusting me with this wonder dog that is smart, talented, and definitely my buddy! Hoping to see more GSP's tracking. Breeders: Karen and David Nauer Owners: Lyn & Cap Lewis and Karen & David Nauer
2022 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FUTURITY (OCTOBER 17-31) BY: MIKE ALDRICH Since 1988 the GSPCA has run their National Championship program in Greenwood County, Kansas near the town of Eureka. For the 21st year Roger and Erica Bechtel would welcome us to their family ranch. The courses consist of rolling pastureland with wooded draws and several small ponds. This is quail country where several wind coveys are supplemented by healthy, strong flying birds to present as natural a hunt as possible. Competitors from across the US and a couple from our northern neighbor travel to south central Kansas to compete for a National title. Next year will be the seventieth edition of the event which has been expanded from a one stake National to three Championships and a Futurity for younger dogs. The National Open Gun Dog Championship began in 1977, the National Amateur Championship in 1966, and the National Futurity in 1962. Not only do the competitors come from around the country but so do those chosen to judge each stake. This year the panel would include individuals from Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Texas. Some for the first time and several returning from years past. All were experienced trialers having been owner/trainer/handlers with many hours in the judicial saddle. We appreciate each for taking time out of their busy lives to watch and evaluate each dog with an unbiased eye. We wish to thank many people for their contribution to a successful event. First would be Roger and Erica Bechtel for allowing us to use their ranch and disrupt their daily lives. Next would be Steve and Sharon Heinemann for raising the quail and delivering them to the ranch daily so we had fresh healthy birds. Sharon also worked closely with Cynthia to make sure all permits were in place for the trial. Thanks to Katy Tazza for providing the outstanding rosettes for each placement and Awards of Merit. And thanks to Eric Bitler for providing quality hay during the entire trial. One of the most important aspects of the event is providing meals on site for all involved. For the last several years it has been Shelly Stone and her mother Lila. They provided three meals a day for the first ten days including sponsored banquets in the evening. Thanks to Purina, Eureka, Garmin, Jeanne Kelly, Michael Kinder, David O’Brien, Matt and Nicole Solt, and Rich Barber and Adam Burch for your generosity. A big thank you to Purina for their contribution the GSPCA organization and all its National events. One award that is tabulated and awarded each year is the Purina Handler of the Year. Points are awarded for handling in qualifying events from the GSPCA, AKC, NGSPA, and the NGPDA. During the GSPCA Nationals each year the winners in both Open and Amateur categories are announced. The 2021 Open winner was Dan DiMambro for the eight year in a row. Kirk Loftin was the Amateur winner for the first time. Thanks to Greg Blair and Terry Trzcinski for your efforts on behalf of our sport and just being good friends. Thanks to our stake managers who kept the ball rolling with the help of bird planters, gunners, marshals, and our “johnny on the spot” dog wagon driver Brooks Carmichael. The first stake out would be the National Amateur Championship. Dan Hoke would again assume this job and with the help the pros bird planting and gunning the first series would finish in three days. Judges for this stake would be Mick Cheshire from Colorado returning from last years Amateur. Mark Calder from Maryland is returning from years past and Frank Vicari from Illinois is a first timer but no stranger to Eureka as he has run dogs here in the past. They would watch seventy-four dogs before calling back sixteen for the second series. The following second series write-up was provided by Mark Calder. 18 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Thank you to the German Shorthaired Pointing Club of America for inviting me to such a prestigious event. I truly believe that the GSP Nationals is the number one event in all of AKC’s events. A shout out to the GSP committees for devoting so much time and effort to make this event spectacular. No other breed has a contribution by the pros to make the event a success as the GSPs do. Special thanks to Dan Hoke for chairing a first-class stake. All the gunners were pro’s, riding hard and shooting in heavy winds, not an easy task. John Rabidou was field boss for the second series and kept the stake moving in a controlled and organized manner. He was a great help to handlers to showcase some of the best possible moves on course. Thank you to “zero dark thirty” Dave Walker for planting birds in the dark of night. It takes a lot of nerve to ride a 4-wheeler in the dark on rough terrain. Thank you to the kitchen staff for organizing and serving great food. Thank you to Cynthia McCracken for all the coordination behind the scenes. Not many people can handle secretary duties for 300 to 400 dogs. Lastly, thanks to Kevin Temple, who worked hard to get me to the grounds on time. Kevin had his hands full helping me with flight delays, missing connecting flights, and most of all – my lost luggage. National Amateur Championship Now for the running of the National Amateur Championship. Over 70 dogs came to compete for this coveted title. Thanks to the GSPCA and Dan Hoke for seating me with two great judging partners who understand both bird dogs and field trials. It was a pleasure to ride so many hours with Mick Cheshire and Frank Vicari. Both top shelf people and judges. Let me say, this was a great stake with 50 plus clean dogs in the first series. It was rewarding and challenging to have so many good performances, but we could only bring back 16 dogs. So, some very nice dogs got left on the bench. Two dogs in particular, made the discussion between the judges every night but fell just short of the Sweet 16. MV’s GRB’s Master of Wild Deeds out of Brace 14 was a quality gun dog with lots of bird work. The other dog was Chisholm Creek’s Cut’er Loose, out of Brace 22. Lucy was a big gun dog with quality style. Both dogs deserve recognition by the three judges. Brace 1 of the Second Series 24B: Cajun’s Firecracker (Katie), handled by Bruce Bryant 25A: King Kipper (Kipper), handled by Kevin Donohue Kadie had her running shoes on. She broke away with a huge move to the left side of the course. She then showed to the front, 5 minutes later, moving on the plateau left to right making another giant move. Kadie’s scout Keith gathered her back up and got her moving forward only to miss a back at 17. 19 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Kipper broke away to the left with a nice move and then swung around and stayed in the 10-2 pocket. He was then rewarded with a nice find at 8 with good manners and style. He then broke away forward and had another find at 10. Kipper scored a third find at 11 and fourth at 17. He then went into hunting mode and had another find at 19. Kevin had a hard time producing the bird and relocated Kipper. Kipper proved to his handler he was better at putting up birds than his handler, and his day finished early. Brace 2 08A: Texas Travlers Come and Take It (Drake), handled by Shannon Yancy 17B: Stoney Hills Spiritpoint Texas Tornado (Taz), handled by Christi Uhrig Both dogs broke away nicely to the left and swung around to the front. Both dogs worked well together but independent of each other. Drake had nice pieces of bird work at 16 and 18 and scored a third find at 23. He also had a stop to flush before the pond. Taz had some of the nicest moves in the first series and continued with quality moves in the second. Taz is stylish on his birds with finds at 12, 17 and a back at 23. Coming back from the pond, Drake made a nice move to the left side of the course and was found standing near the top of the plateau. All in good order, Drake then was seen forward and came to the top of the hill and backed Taz who was standing a bird under a small tree clump near the fence. The bird flushed wild. With no direct way to get to the dogs because the fence was in the way, Shannon rode up to a gate opening and down to the dogs. Both dogs were still there and looking good. Earlier in the brace, Taz was seen making an impressive move down the right draw towards the lake. He popped up at the lake, completed the U-turn, came down and crossed the creek. With very little direction from his handler, Taz always seemed to be in the perfect place. Taz ran big when he needed to and dialed in when he had to. Taz made a huge move to the left up the hill and was found standing when Drake came in for the back. Taz was cut loose and was found standing again at time. With some very good scouting from Warren, and easy and kind handling from Christi, Taz had great style and intensity and earned the win against some impressive competition and a NAFC title. Brace 3 12B: H’s AM Cruiser (Crusier), handled by Chase Verdoorn 28A: Autry’s Natural Chromoly Steel (Molly), handled by Heath Autry Both dogs had a very nice breakaway, feeling we were in for another high-quality brace. Cruiser had a find at 6 under the plateau and Chase had a hard time producing the bird but finally got the bird up. Chase cut Cruiser loose trying to catch the front but was stopped short with a nonproductive at 8. Chase let Cruiser go and he made a big move towards the lake. He then swung around and kept to the front as we worked the second half of the course. Cruiser had two more finds at 14 and 17 and again at 36. Cruiser went up the hill and had a nice find on a chukar covey. Cruiser took home a second-place finish in a hard fought and competitive trial. Molly was a very impressive dog on the ground with outstanding moves and handling big but kindly. Molly made a nice move from left to right at the bottom of the plateau and was rewarded with a nice piece of bird work at 6. Heath put the bird up and took Molly forward. Molly had a back at 8, and another find at 15. She then had a nonproductive at 37. Molly made a huge move and finished strong going away with a lot of gas still in the tank earning her a third-place finish. A very nice performance from both dogs. Brace 4 28B: Saddled Whitehorse (Yukon), handled by Matt Solt 26A: Aunt Troji’s Dirty Nike (Nike), handled by Larry Metter Yukon is a classy dog. She seemed well trained with great manners and was always 10-2 with a speedy and attractive gate. Her bird work was clean and crisp. Yukon was a pleasure to watch and judge. This earned Yukon a fourth-place finish as a high-quality field trial dog. Nike was a great futurity dog that bloomed into a national caliber gun dog. Nike was found standing at 11 but ended up being a nonproductive. Nike made a great move heading towards the lake when she dropped down on the right side, and was found by some good scouting, standing a small covey. With all in order, Larry “California” Metter cut Nike loose and Nike continued to make smart moves forward and was found standing at 30. Nike ran in the heat of the day, and it affected her around 45. Nike caught a second wind and finished strong earning her an Award of Merit. Brace 5 18A: Snowy River Bankin on Boz (Boz), handled by Mark Verdoorn 26B: Hi N’s Curtin Call (Charlie), handled by Hank Lewis Boz broke away to the right up to the base of the plateau. He swung around nicely up to the gate. Boz had his first find at 16. He is very stylish and made a great move after the creek and scored a covey find. Thirty seconds after being released, Boz had his third find. Boz finished strong and received an Award of Merit for his solid performance. Charlie is fast and powerful with a big breakaway. Charlie can cover some ground and had birdwork at 37 and 41. Charlie was fast and forward earning him an Award of Merit. Brace 6 34B: Whitemarsh’s Maxine’s At It Again (last year’s NAFC), handled by Jeanne Kelly 17A: Sweet Polly Liverhead, handled by Peter Wilkin 20 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Maxine broke away to the left in a massively big move. The move proved to be too big as Maxine was then MIA, never to be seen again. The handler asked for the tracker at 18. Polly ran a nice shooting dog race and handled push button. Polly had her first find at 15. She chose to relocate herself before Peter got to her and pushed the birds to flight, and her day was over. Brace 7 31B: Outbak’s How You Doin? (Joey), handled by Larry Bradley 19A: Hi N’s Secret Society (Stella), handled by Hank Lewis Both dogs had an awesome ground game. Both dogs worked 10-2 at an attractive pace. After coming through the gate on the plateau, both dogs were seen forward and covering the countryside. Stella moved to the left on the way to the first pond and went on point. Unfortunately for Hank, Stella did not wait for her handler to produce the birds and her day ended at 18. Joey moved to the high side heading to the first pond and had a find. Larry looked long and hard but could not produce anything. He moved Joey on and Joey continued forward with speed and grace proving why he deserved to be in the second series. Joey made the U-turn at the lake, making a nice move and was found standing between the creek and the fence. Larry tried and tried to produce a bird but could not. Joey’s day was over. Brace 8 04B: Dunfur’s No Question (Lilly), handled by Stephen Short 33A: Saddle’s Lil Brandy (Brandy), handled by James Heule Lilly had a very nice first series and was looking nice with her ground game in the second series. She had a find at 12 and when Stephen got off his horse she hopped forward. Lilly’s day was finished. Brandy broke away strong and forward and had a find at 14. With all in order and nice style, Brandy was seen going over the hill and found standing at 22. Brandy made a nice move forward and was doing a good job but unfortunately ran into big trouble with her bird work at 34 and ended her day and the running of the 2022 NAFC. Placements 1st: Stoney Hill’s Spiritpoint Texas Tornado (Kimber Tactical x MSR’s Lil Belle) Owners: Christi Uhrig & Kirk Loftin Handler: Christi Uhrig 2nd: NFC/GFC/FC/AFC H’s AM Cruiser (H’s Hedge Rise Ignited) Owners: Mark Verdoorn & Mark Verdoorn Handler: Chase Verdoorn 3rd: FC Autry’s Natural Chromoly Steel (Slick’s Cuttin Wild x Autry’s California Gold Rush) Owner/Handler: Heath Autry 4th: NGDC/FC/AFC Saddled Whitehorse (Orlando’s Oscar von Grief x Northlander’s Hollie On Wheels) Owners: Nicole & Matt Solt Handler: Matt Solt HM: FC/AFC Texas Traveler’s Come An Take It Owner/Handler: Shannon Yancy HM: FC/AKC Snowy River Bankin On Boz Owner: Mark Verdoorn Handler: Chase Verdoorn HM: GFC/FC/AFC Aunt Troji’s Dirty Nike Owner/Handler: Larry Metter HM: Hi N’s Curtin Call Owners: James Messer Hank Lewis Handler: Hank Lewis The 61st GSPCA National Field Futurity Fifty-three properly nominated dogs were entered in this the 61st National Field Futurity. This test of young hopefuls is judged on their potential as future National Championship contender. Breeders would select the best to be bred to the best in hopes that their pairing would produce that one special dog. These young dogs are judged on their future potential as either an All Age or Gun Dog. They must find and point birds on course but need not be steady to wing and shot nor retrieve. These is not a derby stake in that those placed should show a more mature performance indicating the ability to be trained to a high level. An example of success in judgment would be the 2017 Futurity winner, AO Keg Creek Tripps To Win is the 2022 National All Age Champion. It just doesn’t get better than that. Judges for this years Futurity were Katrin (Katy) Tazza and Mick Cheshire. Katy is a long-time field trailer who is the breeder of all the dogs she competes with. She is always present at Nationals competing in the amateur Championship. Mick is a trialer from Colorado who has judged our National Amateur the last two years. Both have owned, trained, and handled dogs at all levels of competition. They would spend two long days in the saddle before selecting the following dogs for placement. 21 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
1st: Rockin E’s Gotta Have Faith (Smooth As Slick x Lil Angels Angelic Dotti) Owner: Dorine Taggert | Breeder: Thomas Ricks | Handler: Derrick/Shannon Olsen 2nd: Texas Hot Potato (Texas Preacher Man x FC/AFC Texas She’s Got Legs) Owner/Breeder: Kirk & Terry Bomer | Handler: Keith Gulledge 3rd: All-N’s Lady Liberty (BMB’s Freeloader x All-N’s Southern Comfort) Owner: Kathleen Malone | Breeder: Kathleen Malone & Cindy Orndorff | Handler: Joe Orndorff 4th: GVK’s Hillbilly Huck (BDK’s Dirty Harry x TNT’s Get Up and Go) Owner/Breeder: Terry & Any Neill | Handler: Keith Gulledge 70th GSPCA National Championship Since 1953 the GSPCA has run a National Championship somewhere in the United States. Up until 1977 it was a single stake, but the number of entries was getting so large it became evident there was more than one type of dog thus the Open Gun Dog National was initiated. Now a new problem arose, that being the number of entries at the National with more than one stake. The event would rotate around the country often at more than one site in a year. This rotation did not always provide the best grounds for every type of dog thus the two sites. In the mid eighties the Board voted to look for a permanent site on which to hold all stakes. Greenwood County, Kansas was chosen to become that site. The Bechtel Ranch is the second area selected as the first site eventually was not available. This the 70th edition of the National Championship now the National All Age Championship drew 41 entries with 38 starting. Our judges were Angela Schillereff from Oregon, Matt Solt from Utah, and Mark Johnson from Illinois. All have judged trials for many years with experience at the National level. Angela and her husband Tim train and trial dogs at all levels as professionals. Their preferred breed is English Pointers although they concentrated on Shorthairs in the past. Matt competes with both German Shorthairs and Wirehairs and has won National Championships with both. Mark spent many years training and trialing Vizslas but has recently moved to English Pointers. The following is Mark and Angela’s description of the brace by brace and the team’s placements. Brace 1 NFC H’s AM Cruiser/Mark Verdoorn and BDK’s Dirty Harry/Mark Wasserman. Early on Cruiser had a covey find with all in order. He had a second find at 15 with Harry backing. Quail were heard but did not flush. At thirty Cruiser was charged with a nonproductive after a relocation effort. Later he was found to the front standing. After the flush was successful, he was sent on to finish strong. This brace was run in very adverse conditions with rain and a strong wind. This effort rendered Cruiser a third place. Harry had a back at 8. His race was inconsistent, and his handler picked him up at 40. Brace 2 Chicoree’s Glitter and Gold/DiMambro with Lambourn’s Surface To Air Missile/West. Glitz had a find at 15 with all in order. Her race was not up to the standard and she finished at moderate range. Sam started strong, scoring a find at 15 with a bit of movement. At 21 he had another find again with movement. He finished but was lost from judgement. Brace 3 BMB’s Freeloader (Hewey)/Blum and Texas Tuff/ Gulledge. Hewey had a find at 28 with all in order. Handler picked up at 40. Tuff was lost after breakaway. Brace 4 Slate Rock’s Mountain Heart (Rommel)/DiMambro with Pineland’s Waiting on a Wild Sun (Zoe)/Walker. Rommel was picked up early. After a nonproductive at 8, Zoe knocked a bird at 15. Brace 5 Dunfur’s Wings Of An Angel (Kat)/Hoke and All-N’s Southern Comfort (Dixie)/Orndorff. The dogs had a divided find at 5 with all in order. Kat had a back at 13, a find at 34, and a stop to flush at 36. 22 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Her race was a bit short of standard. Dixie was last seen at 20. Brace 6 Cuttin Wild’s Hank/West and BMB’s Free Ride (Lewey)/ Blum. Hank was gone until 24. He had a find at 30 with all in order. Sent on he was not seen again until 44 and was picked up. Lewey was gone until 44 when located by tracker. Brace 7 Rommel’s Augie Doggie/DiMambro with Hunt’em Up’s Aim To Impress (Blaser)/Larson. After two unproductives Augie was up at 25. Blaser was up after a find at 35. Brace 8 BDK’s Calamity Jane (Callie)/Gulledge and All-N’s Cuttin A Blue Streak (Blue)/Orndorff. Callie had a strong race a back at 32 but no finds. Blue had a off game at 32 and a find at 45 with a selfrelocation. He finished the hour. Brace 9 Highstanding Cuttin Edge (Woody)/DiMambro and Armbrust’s On-Point Oles Sir Bandit/Armbrust. Woody was not at his best today and was up at 10. Bandit was picked up at 30. Brace 10 WFK Sister’s Major Threat/Walker and AO Keg Creek Tripps To Win/Nieman. Major was picked up at 10. Tripp was consistently forward at all age range for the entire hour. He had a covey find at 14, another at 35, and a limb find at 56 on a single. The judges said it was a superior performance in all aspects. Tripp was named the 2022 National All Age Champion. Brace 11 Rollin Thunder’s Singer In The Rain/West with Keg Creek Royalty (Knight/Rodgers. Singer was away well scoring a find at 48 with a slight breach of manners. Sent on he was found again on point with all in order. He finished the hour to the front going away. Knight had a nice all age race with a stop to flush at 9 and a covey find at time. His effort was awarded with an Honorable Mention. Brace 12 WFK Majic Jack/Walker and Evergreen’s Jed Clampet/ DiMambro. Jack pointed a quail early and was sent on. His race weakened as the hour progressed. Jed pointed at 7 and relocated on his own. He had another find at 8 with manners all in order. He was picked up at 40. Brace 13 Teton’s One Slick Dude/Nieman and R N Quailpoint’s Blackriver Rusty/Mullineaux. Slick was picked up at 41. Rusty was lost at breakaway. Brace 14 BMB’s Samsquatch/Blum with Dunfur’s Houdini (Jamie)/Hoke. Sam had a nonproductive at 45 and was picked up. Jamie had a nonproctive at 16. She was sent on and found on point in the orchard at 22. With all in order she was sent on and finished the hour. Her overall application was not consistent. Brace 15 Chicoree’s Royal Flush Remi’s Ready/Orndroff and Riden High Rudy/DiMambro. Remi was up at 45. Rudy had a nice consistent race with a find at 45 on a covey. Manners all in order he was sent on to finish strong. His effort earned him an Honorable Mention nod. Brace 16 Cuttin Wild’s Rebel Yell/Nieman and BDK’s Twelfth Man (Aggie)/Gulledge. Rebel was lost early. Aggie had a powerful race for the hour. He finished the hour a nice covey find and another find at 31. He did require some scouting. His effort was rewarded with a fourth-place award. Brace 17 Bully Creek Buckaroo/Hoke and Chicoree’s Sparkling Ruby/DiMambro. Buck had a nonproctive at 15 a find at 40. A second nonproductive at 48 ended his day. Brace 18 All-N’s Johnny B Good/Orndorff with BMB’s Madison Avenue/Blum. Johnny had a nonproductive at 39. His overall race was strong, and he finished the hour without letdown. Madison had a nonproductive at 25 and finds at 35 and 42 but her race was not consistently all age. Brace 19 Snowy River Top Gun Maverick/DiMambro and Outbak’s Ruff Cut (Diamond)/Barber. Diamond was lost at 35. Maverick started strong consistent race for the entire hour. He had two finds including one showy find on a covey for all to see. He finished the hour strong and front. His effort resulted in a second-place finish. 23 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
After the mandatory retrieve the following placements were announced. 1st: FC AO Keg Creek Tripps To Win (FC Kimber Tactical x NAFC/FC/AFC Sixxem’s A Cut Above) Owner: Alan Davidson Handler: Josh Nieman 2nd: Snowy River Top Gun Maverick (NAFC/FC/AFC Snowy River Full Strut x Cajun’s Bad Habit) Owner: Greg Hellbusch Handler: Dan DiMambro 3rd: NFC/GFC/FC/AFC H’s AM Cruiser (FC/AFC H’s Hedge Rise Ignited x FC/AFC Salamone’s Mele Kalikimaka Boo) Owner: Harlon Higginbotham & Mark Verdoorn Handler: Mark Verdoorn 4th: FC BDK’s Twelfth Man (Uodibar’s Twelfth Man x BDK’s Kassie’s Sin City Cassino) Owner: David O’Brien Handler: Keith Gulledge HM: FC/AFC Riden High Rudy Owner: Ray Nelson Handler: Dan DiMambro HM: Keg Kreek Royalty Owner: John Rodgers Handler: Richie Rodgers 2022 GSPCA Open Gun Dog National Sixty-seven dogs would be entered in the Open Gun Dog Championship with sixty-two hitting the ground. Judges Robert Lopez, Jr., Adrian Jackson, and Mike Mullineaux would ride for four- and one-half days before rendering their decision. They called back six dogs for the mandatory retrieve. Again, I must thank those responsible for bringing this trial to a successful conclusion. Warren Eisman the OGD stake manager kept things moving with the help of volunteer bird planters and a dog wagon driver who takes his job seriously. Thanks, Brooks and Warren for a job well done. Judge Robert Lopez provided the following. 1st Place: FC Chisholm Creek’s Cut’er Loose (NFC/FC Chisholm Creek Cuttin Loose x FC Uodibar’s Lorrie Darling) Owner: Mark Wasserman. Handler: Josh Nieman. Lucy, our champion, came from the bottom of the 12th brace. Her intense and meticulous application produced a championship performance. Given she showed consistently to the front, very little scouting was needed. She had a strong start and broke away reaching to the front. Her first find came at 24 minutes in the second, far valley at the high, southwest end of the course. She stood high and tight with bird work in excellent order. Her second find came at 41 minutes on a “limb”. A single quail was produced for Lucy who stood with great intensity and flawless manners. The third bird came at 46 minutes at the top of the hill prior to the last fence crossing on the course. Again, her work showed great intensity, and all was in order. She finished well on the final stretch ending her championship run. 2nd Place: FC Autry’s Natural Chromoly Steel (NFC/FC/AFC Slick’s Cuttin Wild x Autry’s California Gold Rush) Owner: Heath Autry. Handler: Josh Nieman. Molly, our runner up, came from the top of the 14th brace. She had three finds scattered throughout her run with disciplined and stylish manners. Her first find came at 8 minutes producing a small covey in a brush pile near the first fence crossing. The bird work was excellent and in order. The second find came at 27 minutes in the second valley producing another small covey and again, with great manners. Her last find came at 43 in the creek bottom. A bobwhite was produced with all in order. She had a strong finish, taking the northeast tree line to its end to finish the brace. 3rd Place: FC O’Brien’s III Gotten Gains (BDK’s Gold Mine Claim Jumper x BDK’s Jazz’s Sylvania Blue) Owner: David O’Brien. Handler: Keith Gulledge. Bonnie came from the bottom of the third brace. She really set bar for the remainder of the stake with great course application and three stylish finds at 5, 25, and 41 minutes and an honor at 13 minutes. She gave the judges an excellent, full picture of what was required of the NOGD Champion. 4th Place: NGDC/FC/AFC BDK’s Texas Hold Em (NFC/FC/AFC Slick’s Cuttin Wild x GFC/FC/AFC Texas Hoosier Girl) Owner: David O’Brien. Handler: Keith Gulledge. Tex came from the top of the 16th brace. He displayed a seasoned application producing five finds at 8, 17, 24, 41 and 55 minutes. Even with five finds, Tex, did require some scouting during his run. As can be seen, the scout did an excellent job of producing Tex for our viewing pleasure. Others that impressed: FC/AFC Dunfur’s Dalai Babba (Buster) came from the bottom of the fifth brace on the first day of the championship. He had five finds with the last right at time at the very north end of the course. Quijano’s Wd40-Rusty (Rusty) came from the top of the third brace. He required some scouting which distracted from an otherwise strong performance. His birdwork was crisp and his application was good for the most part. I must say that despite many distractions during the event the trial ran quite smoothly. As usual scratches and no shows caused confusion at times where the running order was altered. It’s just part of an event of this size. We hope everyone had an enjoyable time and we see you all next year for our 70-year celebration. 24 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
In conclusion a few more recognitions. A celebratory meal provided by Matt and Nicole Solt was skillfully put together by Joe and Kim Fowler. The dinner was presented to help celebrate Saddled Whitehorse’s win in last year’s National Open Gun Dog Championship. Joe and Kim were also the creators of the dinner provided by Adam and Sara Burch in recognition of Outbak’s Rough Cut’s National Championship win in 2021. If you’re ever invited to dinner where Joe and Kim are involved, I suggest you attend. 25 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
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NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GUN DOGS BY: MARK CHESTNUT | GUNDOGMAG.COM Would you like to start a contentious name-calling fight on social media without even trying? All you really need to do is state your opinion about what kind of food to feed your gun dog. As Dr. Kurt Venator, chief veterinary officer for Purina, put it, “Pet food has almost become akin to religion and politics in some ways—and there’s massive misinformation out there.” Venator, who is also a practicing veterinarian with a Ph.D. in Zoology–Behavior and Physiology, was happy to share information with GUN DOG readers concerning myths and misconceptions about dog food and nutrition. He believes that often, bird dog owners tend to focus too much on the wrong thing when choosing a food. “People want to focus on ingredients, and look at the ingredient deck on a bag of food,” Venator said. “Ingredients are important, but more important than ingredients are what we call the nutrients. So corn or corn-gluten meal, those types of things as ingredients can actually provide a lot of different nutrients. When people think corn or corn-gluten meal, they only think carbohydrates. They don’t realize that corn provides other nutrients as well.” Venator said that it is important for gun dog owners to recognize that ingredients are selected for a pet food based on decades of science, and on an overall recipe. “When we think of that recipe, we’re looking at things like nutrient content, palatability, and an important one that a lot of people don’t consider—digestibility,” Venator said. “Once the pet eats it, how much are they getting out of what’s gone through their stomach and intestinal tract? “You have to really look at what the overall formulation is, what type of science the company is doing, what type of studies do they have.” “It is important for gun dog owners to recognize that ingredients are selected for a pet food based on decades of science, and on an overall recipe.” Arterra Media Photo 28 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
A Dog Owner’s Dilemma Dr. Jill Cline is the site director for Eukanuba and Royal Canin’s Pet Health and Nutrition Center. Cline, who has more than 20 years in the pet food industry and is responsible for the North American arm of research for Royal Canin, believes many hunting dog owners don’t fully understand their dog’s nutritional requirements. “If you compare working dogs to pet dogs, I think the main thing that is overlooked or often misunderstood is the number of calories that working dogs truly need,” Cline said. “Sometimes that is wildly overcalculated. That’s especially the case with people who have duck hunting dogs and who only hunt on the weekend with their Labrador retriever, which has a lower metabolism than some of the fieldbred setters and flushing dogs.” Overestimating how many calories a working dog needs often leads to overfeeding. And overfeeding results in a dog that is too heavy and unable to perform up to the level it should. “If you look at some of the data that’s out there, it shows that some dogs that do sprint-type activities—for example, agility dogs or dogs doing just one retrieve at a time, when the activity lasts less than a few minutes at a time— the total number of calories that dog needs to do that activity is typically not more than the average pet dog,” she said. “Whereas when you have dogs that are doing activities that last two hours or so, or up to four hours, they generally have a higher calorie requirement than a pet dog. And it keeps adding up. If you have a dog that is working more than four hours a day, that dog has higher calorie needs.” In fact, giving a dog more calories than it requires for the amount of work it does is detrimental for much more than just peak performance in the field. That’s where the concept of “ideal body condition” comes into play. Venator points to a critical 14-year study back in 2002, in which 48 paired littermates were fed different diet amounts for their entire lives. One dog in each pair was fed 25-percent less food than its pair-mate from eight weeks of age until death. “They actually found that the dogs fed to ideal body condition lived almost two years longer,” he said. “Think about that. If you could have your Lab live to 14 instead of 12, what a difference that would be. They also found that they lived a better life because there was a later onset of certain diseases, not only osteoarthritis, but also other chronic conditions as well.” “Overestimating how many calories a working dog needs often leads to overfeeding. And overfeeding results in a dog that is too heavy and unable to perform up to the level it should.” Arterra Media Photo 29 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Ideal Body Condition Venator said the really cool thing about the study, which was conducted by Purina, is that it resulted in a complete change in recommendations on how to feed dogs. “Based on this study, we realized that ideal body condition from a scientific standpoint was actually less than what we thought it was,” he said. “So, we actually changed all the feeding recommendations across all of our dog foods to actually feed less, and not more, based on age and the type of food we are feeding.” In fact, according to Cline, if there’s one key to determining what food to feed your bird dog and how much to feed it, that key is ideal body condition. “Research has correlated the way a dog feels when you run your hand over its ribs, along with what it’s profile should look like from above and from the side, with the percent body fat it has, Cline said. “That scoring system is a subjective measurement that is highly correlated with the percent body fat that a dog carries. Dogs that are in what I would consider appropriate body condition for sporting activities are between four and five on that ninepoint scale.” Cline said it isn’t difficult to do the assessment yourself, and it is wise to do so regularly. An appropriate body condition score is one of the most important factors in deciding how much food to feed. The information you gain can then be used to adjust the amount or kind of food you feed your bird dog. “If you keep a log of all of the different training you are doing with your dog, I suggest you do your own body condition score for your dog once a month using this assessment tool,” Cline said. “Run your hands along their ribs from their front legs to the end of their ribs. If it feels ‘ribby’ like the back of your knuckles when you make a fist, that’s a dog that needs more calories. If your dog instead feels like the palm of your hand, then that is a dog that has too much cover, and that will affect its ability to hunt well. As many working dog owners have found, the amount of food a dog needs to maintain ideal body condition can vary depending on the time of year. “If you’re gearing up for the season, you may start feeding them differently,” Venator said. “Then, during the season you need to make sure you provide them with all the energy they need. When the season’s done and they’re just hanging out around the house, you probably will want to switch your food to something else, or at least change the amount of food you are feeding each day.” More Misconceptions Cline said another misconception is that sometimes hunting dog owners think the protein-to-fat ratio is indicative of the energy content of a particular food. “In fact, for protein levels, the actual number can vary greatly, and that number might not be indicative of how much protein is actually staying in the body of the dog,” she said. “You can buy a diet that is, say, 30-percent protein and 16-percent fat, but if the ingredients used to make that diet aren’t very digestible, or they’re overcooked because the plant doesn’t have the right recipe, then what happens is the diet becomes less digestible. “What that means then is when you are trying to pick the right diet for your sporting dog, you need to look at more than just the protein and fat ratios. You need to look at the overall reputation of the manufacturer and how they develop their diets.” Another common misconception, according to Venator, is that grain allergies are common in canines, leading many to push for grain-free diets. In fact, such allergies to grain are very uncommon. “When you think about what makes dogs itch, there are three major things, and they really drop in terms of percentage,” he said. “The most common reason you have dogs itching across the country is what we call flea-bite dermatitis. The number-two reason dogs itch all the time is seasonal or environmental allergies. The technical word for that is atopy.” Venator said the third category, which has drawn more focus over the past 10 years than it probably should have, is food allergies. “In reality, if you look at the true percentage of dogs that are food allergic, depending on the study that you look at, it’s only about five percent of dogs that are truly allergic to food,” he said. “And the interesting thing, only about one percent of dogs are actually sensitive to grains. But if you look at what’s on digital and social media, you’d think it is much, much higher.” Another misconception, according to Cline, concerns the amount of fat needed in a hunting dog’s diet. “Dogs are different than people and cats,” she said. “Dogs are preferentially fat-metabolizers, whereas people are preferentially carbohydrate-metabolizers. What that means is the fat content of the diet is the driver on the amount of calories provided in the diet, particularly for working dogs, so high-fat diets mean higher-calorie diets for dogs that have jobs.” Cline said that, in general, fat is highly digestible. So when you have a dog that is doing long-term activity, that’s the dog that needs higher-fat diets, not dogs doing sprint-type activities. “Dogs only working for 90 seconds at a time don’t particularly need a 20-percent fat diet if that’s all they do,” she said. “But the dogs that are working two, three, five, seven hours a day need a lot more calories. And those calories come from fat, because that’s the most efficient way to provide calories for animals that are working very hard.” Continued on next page 30 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Wrapping It Up I went into this project excited to speak with two of the world’s foremost experts on pet foods. As it turned out, they are also two of the most pleasant people I’ve had the pleasure to interview. Unfortunately, I came away disappointed—not because I didn’t learn a lot, but because there’s not enough space to share all I learned with GUN DOG readers. If I had one major takeaway from my conversations with Cline and Venator—and I think they’d agree with this assessment—it is to buy a top-quality dog food from a company with a good reputation for research and development. Secondarily, check your dog’s body condition regularly to determine how much to feed it to keep it in tip-top shape. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Last issue we asked for your dogs’ New Year’s resolutions, and we received so many fun ones. Peach’s New Year’s resolution is to nap less so she can work on her Obedience titles. I will steal all corn stalks and sticks from Rio. - Chase Nosam’s Riptoes Rage’s New Year’s resolution is more birds and more fastcat bunnies. I will be more tolerant of having my picture taken. - Rio 31 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
All Breed Standards are open to interpretation by the reader. Even clearly written Breed Standards can be difficult to understand. Standards were often written by horsemen, using terminology suitable for horses but perhaps not for dogs. In the AKC German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) Breed Standard, the statement “…with a short back, but standing over plenty of ground” causes much confusion, as it seems improbable that a dog could have both a short back and stand over plenty of ground. To understand the statement, one must consider the whole of the Standard. For example, under General Appearance: “The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunter, an all-purpose gun dog capable of high performance in field and water. The judgment of Shorthairs in the show ring reflects this basic characteristic. The overall picture which is created in the observer's eye is that of an aristocratic, well balanced, symmetrical animal with conformation indicating power, endurance and agility and a look of intelligence and animation. The dog is neither unduly small nor conspicuously large. It gives the impression of medium size, but is like the proper hunter, ‘with a short back, but standing over plenty of ground.’” [Emphasis added.] When reading these sentences: “The dog is neither unduly small nor conspicuously large. It gives the impression of medium size, but is like a proper hunter ‘with a short back, but standing over plenty of ground,’” Georgina Byrne (Der Deutsch-Kurzhaar) describes the GSP by referencing the type of horse used for hunting with pack hounds. The reason for this reference is because, like GSPs, horses used for hunting with a pack of dogs need to be nimble yet powerful. Short-backed horses tend to perform better at this function. However, short-backed horses with straight angulation in the rear (like draft horses) do not. Hence, the likely addition of “standing over plenty of ground” to describe the front and rear angulation required to be an athletic hunting dog. Unraveling the German Shorthaired Pointer Standard SUBMITTED BY MAXINE D. MOINIER, GSPCA JUDGES EDUCATION COORDINATOR “THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER IS A VERSATILE HUNTER, AN ALL-PURPOSE GUN DOG CAPABLE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE IN FIELD AND WATER.” “SHORT BACK… STANDING OVER PLENTY OF GROUND.” BREED FEATURE: UNRAVELING THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER STANDARD BY: MAXINE D. MOINIER, GSPCA JUDGES EDUCATION COORDINATOR 32 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
UNRAVELING THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER STANDARD Early German Shorthaired Pointer influencer and expert, and President of the Berlin Stud Club (Stammklub), Dr. Paul Kleeman, once said that the rules of structural engineering also apply to the rules of nature. To work right, a dog must be built right. It has to be born right. So, one must also take angles and proportion into consideration. The desired angulation in GSPs is matched, front and rear. Our Breed Standard calls for the layback of the shoulder blade, from vertical, nearing a 45-degree angle, and the upper arm (humerus) as long as possible to the elbow (ulna), also nearing a 45-degree angle from vertical. To match, the pelvic bone (ilium to the ischium) and the hip joint to the stifle joint (femur) should also reflect the front angulation at approximately a 45-degree angle for each. Good angulation facilitates a smooth, ground-covering stride, which allows the Shorthair to hunt on all terrains—all day. Dogs with poor angulation, or unbalanced angulation, work harder than a correctly built dog and move with a shortened stride and choppy gait. Despite their great desire to hunt, these dogs tend to be retired early due to injuries, as they must work harder and put more stress on their bodies. Critical to creating a short-backed dog standing over plenty of ground are the overall proportions of the GSP. In the Standard, the wording says: “Measuring from the forechest to the rearmost projection of the rump and from the withers to the ground, the Shorthair is permissibly either square or slightly longer than he is tall.” While it is permissible for a GSP to be slightly longer than tall, it is a slippery slope. A longer back allows for more angulation in the rear without the associated foot interference or side-winding that would be seen in a shorter-backed dog. These dogs may have a bigger stride and appear “flashier” in the show ring; however, a longer back can be less stable and prone to injury. “TO WORK RIGHT, A DOG MUST BE BUILT RIGHT. IT HAS TO BE BORN RIGHT.” 4.2b. Skull and Foreface, and Forequarter/Hindquarter Bones/Angles: E = approx. the same length as F; G = H = I (I may be slightly longer); J is to K & L as 1 is to 1.75 (approx.). 4.2a. Overall Height in Relation to Length: A = slightly less than B. D = slightly less than C. Bitches may be slightly longer overall. 33 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
UNRAVELING THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER STANDARD ABOUT THE AUTHOR German Shorthaired Pointers have been Maxine Moinier’s love since she was a child. Maxine has been involved with the German Shorthaired Pointer breed as a preservation breeder, owner, and handler in Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, Agility, Hunt Tests, and Field Trials since 1995. She is deeply passionate about her breed and judge’s education. Maxine is the current Judges Education Coordinator for the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America and has been doing breed presentations for the past 10 years. Maxine has obtained more than 35 Conformation titles (AKC and CKC Champion and Grand Champion) on dogs she has bred (German Shorthaired Pointers and Vizslas) and as many, or more, for clients (including German Shorthaired Pointers, Vizslas, Whippets, Scottish Deerhounds, Irish Water Spaniels, and Beagles). Maxine and her husband, Didier Moinier, have been breeding German Shorthaired Pointers under the prefix HUNTERSPRIDE and are very proud to have three homebred All-Breed Multiple Best in Show winners and seven homebred Multiple AKC Best in Specialty Show Winners. Their homebred dogs also include a GSPCA National Specialty 2018 Top 25 Winner, GSPCA National Specialty Sweepstakes Winners, GSPCA National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex Winners, and the 2018 GSPCA National Specialty Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Bred-By Exhibitor. Their breeding program has also produced multiple AKC Group Winners, a BIS MBISS Supreme Australian Champion, and a dog in Panama with Multiple South American Championships. In Performance, Maxine has obtained 38 field titles on dogs both in Canada and in the United States. Hunterspride dogs include Multiple Field Trial Placing dogs, as well as Master Hunter and Field Dog Excellent titled dogs. Maxine has obtained all levels of Obedience titles on dogs, both Canadian and American, and has trialed several dogs to Agility titles. A dog that is square or slightly longer than tall, and has proper angulation, will have the appearance of a “short-backed dog standing over plenty of ground” and will be able to move with an efficient, ground-covering stride. With GSPs, there is the added complication of coat markings that can create optical illusions of back length, and shoulder and rear angulation. Judges must always “look beyond” coat markings to see the structure of the dog. Putting hands on the dog can remove the trompe-l’oeil effect. Also from the Standard: “Symmetry and field quality are most essential. A dog in hard and lean field condition is not to be penalized; however, overly fat or poorly muscled dogs are to be penalized. A dog well balanced in all points is preferable to one with outstanding good qualities and defects. Grace of outline, clean-cut head, sloping shoulders, deep chest, powerful back, strong quarters, good bone composition, adequate muscle, well carried tail and taut coat produce a look of nobility and indicate a heritage of purposefully conducted breeding. Further evidence of this heritage is movement which is balanced, alertly coordinated and without wasted motion.” Overall, judges must consider that for a dog to look right, it must be built to move right. Flashiness is not desirable in a Shorthair. Look for an aristocratic grace in outline, power and endurance in the overall appearance, sloping shoulders that shape a strong, short back, a deep chest, angulation that is balanced front and rear, a lithe gait without wasted movement—feet that should remain close to the ground, with good reach and drive—and foot extension with follow through. The topline should remain firm, with flexibility. Proper conformation is the key to proper ground-covering movement. Maxine has been a student of the fancy from the beginning and is committed to the preservation and betterment of the German Shorthaired Pointer breed. Maxine has all the requirements in place and will soon apply for her Conformation Judging Permit. Additionally, she is a qualified CKC and AKC Hunt Test and Field Trial Judge. A member of the GSPCA since 1996, Maxine served as the CoChair of the GSPCA National Specialty Show Top 25 Competition and Gala for six years. Maxine also served for several years on the Top 25 Committee prior to Co-Chairing, and continues to work with the committee. She worked on changes to the National Specialty Show Running Rules for the Judges Selection Process. Maxine is very proud to have worked with the GSPCA JE committee that provided materials and input for the AKC Canine College Webinar for the GSP. The end product is quite lovely. Maxine has been a member of the GSP Club of Canada since 1996 and has served as President (3 years), Director (8 years), and has been the webmaster for the past 12 years. She has been a member of the GSP Club of Washington, GSP Club of Oregon, and BC All Breed Pointer Club for over 20 years in roles such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Director. She has been a Director of the Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club for 13 years, since resurrecting this historic club that was started in the 1960s. Maxine has served the Victoria City Kennel Club (one of the oldest All-Breed clubs in North America, founded in 1888) as a member for 9 years, serving on the Show Committee as well as President for the past 6 years. She is the Show Chair for Vancouver Island Dog Fanciers Association and Victoria City Kennel Club combined Summer Cluster since 2022. Maxine is also a member (12 years) of the Vancouver Island Dog Judges Study Group. Aside from dogs, Maxine has a lifelong passion in multimedia arts, photography, and graphics, including web design. In her youth and early adulthood, she bred, raised, and showed Appaloosa horses in all venues—her attraction to spots continues! Maxine enjoys traveling to faraway places and exploring new cultures. A life highlight for her was experiencing a 200-mile horseback ride in the Sacred Valley of Peru. 34 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
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BREED FEATURE: COMING TO A SHOW RING NEAR YOU BY: DENISE AVERY Coming to a Show Ring Near You The Black/Black & White German Shorthaired Pointer BY DENISE AVERY ON BEHALF OF THE GSPCA With gratitude to Patte Titus, GSPCA Historian, for reviewing the material presented here. The AKC Breed Standard for German Shorthaired Pointers has not had a change since 1992. However, as of January 1, 2023, it will state the following in the areas that have a reference to color: Head: Nose - The nose is brown on a liver dog and black on a black dog. The larger the nose the better and nostrils should be well opened and broad. A spotted nose is not desirable. A flesh colored nose disqualifies. Color: The coat may be of solid liver or a combination of liver and white such as liver and white ticked, liver patched and white ticked, or liver roan. Or the coat may be of solid black or any combination of black and white such as black and white ticked, black patched, and white ticked, or black roan. Any other color or color combination is a disqualification. A dog with an area of red, orange, lemon, or tan, or a dog solid white will be disqualified. Disqualifications: China or wall eyes. Flesh colored nose. Extreme overshot or undershot. Any color or combination of colors other than liver or black as described in the standard. A dog with any area of red, orange, lemon, or tan, or a dog solid white. 36 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
COMING TO A SHOW RING NEAR YOU: THE BLACK/BLACK & WHITE GSP BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK Yes, you read that correctly. In addition to liver and liver & white combinations, black or any combination of black and white will be an acceptable coat color for German Shorthaired Pointers. Black and black & white GSPs in the same coat patterns as their liver counterparts will be competing in a show ring together. Speaking of coat patterns, solid, patched, ticked, roan, or any combination are all equally acceptable: • Solid, of course, would be a predominantly liver OR black dog with or without a small area of white ticking or roan found on the chest or feet. • Patched areas of liver OR black present at birth may range in size from large saddle or blanket-type areas covering much of the body to smaller sections, perhaps just on the tail and/or head. The remaining areas of white present at birth can be predominately white or contain some ticking or roan as the puppy ages. • Ticked refers to spotting or flecking of liver OR black and can range from light to heavy. • Roan is a coat pattern and not a color as with other breeds. It is dispersed liver OR black hairs with white hairs. No preference should be given to one coat pattern over another when the conformation of a GSP is being judged. Head markings can also vary widely. Solid heads, heads with a spot, thin blazes, wide blazes, uneven blazes, and even heads being mostly white are all acceptable. As with coat patterns, the Breed Standard does not state that a preference should be given to one over the other when judging conformation. I am going to state that again, because it is worth repeating: Coat patterns and head markings should have no influence when evaluating conformation and type. It is also important to note that a GSP must NOT have both colors of black and liver present. It is one or the other. A BIT OF GSP HISTORY Black has been an acceptable coat color for GSPs in Germany, the country of origin, since the 1930s. In the late 1800s, GSP were brown, black, or red. Brown was initially preferred, so the blacks and reds were no longer used in breeding programs. In 1907, two prominent breeders sought to improve the light eyes, pale pigment, and lack of air scenting abilities in their dogs. They imported a black Arkwright Pointer bitch and bred her to a GSP stud. From that mating a solid black bitch pup was kept and bred to another GSP stud. This continued with get from each successive generation, as subsequent breeders began to use these offspring to improve quality and field performance as well. By 1934, descendants of that initial Arkwright Pointer/GSP cross were deemed purebred, with the black-coated dogs included in the German studbook with the liver-coated dogs. “No preference should be given to one coat pattern over another when the conformation of a GSP is being judged.” 37 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
COMING TO A SHOW RING NEAR YOU: THE BLACK/BLACK & WHITE GSP In 1926, the first documented import to the United States was a heavily ticked and patched liver bitch from Austria. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 and a Breed Standard by the National German Shorthaired Pointer Dog Club was accepted in 1935. That Standard, stating the black coat or tricolor as a fault, appears to have been loosely translated from the 1902 German Standard, which, of course, was several years before black was re-introduced. So, this seems to be a reasonable explanation for the omission of black. While black and black & white GSPs had been accepted in much of the rest of the world, they have been considered taboo here in the US by show breeders. The concern was that black and black & white GSPs were the result of cross-breeding with field Pointers and Setters by field trialers seeking a bigger-running dog. However, folks truly interested in the performance aspect of our breed took an interest in the purebred black GSPs of Europe and began importing and breeding them many years ago. It has not been unusual to see black GSPs in Field Trials, Hunt Tests, Obedience Trials, and all other Performance events. As a matter of fact, a solid black bitch was the GSPCA Open Gundog of the Year in 2011 and then won the GSPCA National Gundog Amateur Championship in 2012, and a black & white bitch was High in Trial at the National Specialty Show in 2000, 2003, and 2006! Black has been listed as a color choice on registration applications for many years, even though it has been a disqualification for the Conformation show ring. For me personally, I encountered my first black GSP somewhere around 1990; a lovely girl imported from a well-known Australian Kennel. Things, of course, were much different then, with no social media to expose us to anything other than what we experienced locally. So, I became aware that there was a whole world of GSPs beyond my local show rings and I was truly intrigued. Around that time, import KS Int. CH Zobel vom Pregelufer, a handsome liver & white dog, was making a name for himself here in the States. He quickly finished his AKC show championship and became very prominent as a stud dog. Trace many of today’s top show lines back several generations and you will find “Zobel.” How ironic it is that Zobel was sired by a world-renowned black & white dog by the name of WS Ciro v Bichtelwald. “Ciro” is still known as one of the most influential GSP sires, yet he would have been disqualified in the show ring here. More than once in the past several years, the GSPCA was petitioned by members seeking to align the AKC Breed Standard with the rest of the world in terms of accepting black as an allowable color. Each time, it inched closer to the required two-thirds majority but fell short. Finally, in response to a petition that was presented to the Board of Directors of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America in March of 2022, a vote ensued that not only achieved the two-thirds, but an overwhelming 75 percent majority. The change was approved by the AKC Board at their October 2022 meeting, published in The Gazette, and will become effective on January 1, 2023. Yes, indeed, black and black & white GSPs are coming to a show ring near you! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jim and Denise Avery purchased their first German Shorthaired Pointer shortly after they were married in 1985. Drawn to the breed for its beauty and versatility, Denise has always had equal interest in both the conformation and the hunting ability of GSPs. In addition to actively showing in Conformation and working their dogs in the field, the Averys dabble in Rally, Obedience, Dock Diving, and FastCAT. Denise has a bit of an obsession with proving the breed is still the all-purpose gundog it was intended to be. Breeding under the Windheim prefix since 1994, Denise finds great joy in sharing her dogs and her passion for the breed, and the knowledge she has gained over the past many years, with those new to or interested in GSPs. “While black and black & white GSPs had been accepted in much of the rest of the world, they have been considered taboo here in the US by show breeders. The concern was that black and black & white GSPs were the result of crossbreeding with field Pointers and Setters by field trialers seeking a bigger-running dog. However, folks truly interested in the performance aspect of our breed took an interest in the purebred black GSPs of Europe and began importing and breeding them many years ago.” 38 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
2022 GSPCA NATIONAL AGILITY TRIALS BY: PENNY CLEMENT & DAVID NAUER What is more fun than playing agility with a German Shorthaired Pointer? The answer is: Playing agility with your GSP at the National Specialty! The agility portion of the Colorado 2022 National Specialty Show was held at Under the Sun in Colorado Springs on May 8th and 9th, 2022. Judged by Jamie Horacek on Sunday and Beth Godwin on Monday, these all-breed trials were well attended by the Colorado agility community and their dogs. GSP owners/handlers and their dogs traveled from several states to attend, giving all of us the opportunity to enjoy the athleticism and energy that German Shorthaired Pointers bring to agility. The local community was impressed with the capabilities and variety in our breed and the hard work of our GSP exhibitors and GSPCA members in offering this trial to all. David Nauer was trial chairman and presented GSPCAs High In Trial ribbons for German Shorthaired Pointers only each day. The High In Trial recognition was based on double Qs and highest yards per second at the Excellent / Master level. This year, High in Trial both days was awarded to Penny Clement and Roxie (MACH Meadowhill’s Ain’t No Mountain High Enough MXG MJG MXF T2B4 CGC TKI), Breeder Linda Montgomery. It was a close competition with several in contention in the upper classes, but Penny and Roxie managed clean runs on competitive courses on both days. In addition to awards for qualifying scores and placements, the GSPCA presented a special award to the person that exhibited the sportsmanship, spirit, and kindness shown by our missed member Judy Shinogle and her GSP Bruni. Judy and Bruni were killed by a drunk driver in 2012 on their way to an agility trial. This year, the Judy and Bruni Spirit Award at the GSPCA National was presented to Kathleen Reynolds and her GSP Rodney (GCHB CH Voyager’s Greatest Harvest RN JH FDC FCAT ACT1 ACT2J RATO OSD CGCA CGCU TKE) as they truly demonstrated the most entertaining moments of the trials. Sunday’s trial featured FAST, Jumpers with Weaves, and Standard with an entry of 156 runs. Of those 22 runs were by German Shorthaired Pointers. Monday’s trial represented the National Specialty Show and had a total all-breed entry of 171 runs, with 27 runs by German Shorthaired Pointers. There was a lot of help from the local Colorado all-breed agility community, and the new Facility at Under the Sun fit our activities perfectly. National Specialty Shows represent a special time for enthusiasts of our breed to assemble and have fun. This agility trial held to kick off the 2022 National Specialty Show was no exception. P. Clement with Roxy 39 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
NORTH FLORIDA GSPC WALKING FIELD TRIAL BY: BECKY JACOBS The North FL GSPC held its annual Walking Trail October 29th and 30th at the GMHT Hunt Club in Lake Wales Fl. Approximately 4 weeks earlier Hurricane Ian slammed in to Southwest Florida with 150 mph winds and proceeded to march its way across Florida in a northeast direction leaving a path of destruction and flooding. Central Florida experience substantial flooding leaving the trial grounds with a great deal of standing water that was draining at a snail’s pace. Club members monitored the water levels during the weeks prior to the trial and finally the weekend before the start some progress was noted. The dry, sunny weather continued, leaving our normal trial course a bit wet in some spots but totally usable. The Amateur Derby stake broke away Saturday morning with 6 entries to start the trail under sunny skies and we were on our way to a smooth, enjoyable weekend to start the fall trial season in Florida. It was a fairly hot weekend with one brief rain shower on Saturday afternoon. We had plenty of water barrels on course along with some standing water to keep all the dogs cool along the way. Once again we had majors in all 3 gun dog stakes, but sadly we did not have enough puppies to run the Am puppy stake. We were also very pleased to see a few new faces at the trial and in the placements as well. As always we had a good group of volunteers working hard to make sure everything was taken care of. Bob and Sheila Budden as usual handled so many of the duties of bird catching, bird planting along with cooking and setting up lunches. They are the dynamic duo! Thank you to Tammy Richmond for doing the food shopping for the trial, she not only got lunch items but picked up a lot of yummy snacks as well. Rick Donohue stepped up to cook grill the dogs and burgers on Saturday which was a great help to keep things moving along smoothly. Thanks you to our gunners Dave Jorgensen (who did a great job) and yours truly. Thank you to Ward Myers for use of his 4 wheeler. We had very competitive stakes all weekend and the results were all very well received. Thank you to our judges Tom & Tiffany Bass and Bob & Jan Erbe for your attention to all the entries during many hot hours in the saddle. We also need to do big shout out and huge thank you to all our competitors who were always ready on line all weekend as usual. We are fortunate to have a really good field trail community who not only compete against each other all season long, but also take the time to help each other as well. Congratulations to all the winners and to those who placed. #1 Crimson”s Blazing Insignia. Winner Open Gun Dog & Amateur Ltd Gun Dog. O/H Russel Alonzo. #2 Soco’s All About Speed. Winner of Amtateur Gun Dog (ret). O/H Paul Hermes. #3 Whitetail N Sure Shots Take Em To The Train Station. Winner Amteur Derby. O/H John Sieweke. #4 Yara The Nina MH. O/H Alberto Munoz Gonzalez. A very happy 3rd place Am Ltd Gun with club members. 40 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Place Full Name Handler Breed/Sex 1 Whitetail N Sure Shots Take Em To the Train Station JH “Rip” O/John Sieweke H/John Sieweke GWP/M 2 Fyrebyrd Subliminal Message “Woody” O/Gwen Hayes H/Gwey Hayes Brittany/M 3 Silberkinder N Saga Travel Between the Stones “Dundee” O/Dr James B Jackson & Dr Melissa Monaco Jackson & Susan Wallace H/ Weim/M 4 Lawdy Lawdy Miz Claudie “Claudie” O/Mara Fizdale H/Mara Fizdale Vizsla/F Amateur Walking Derby Judges: Dr Thomas Lyn Bass/Tiffany Bass | Starters: 6| Points: 1 Place Full Name Handler Breed/Sex 1 Crimson’s Blazing Insignia “Sigi” O/Judy DiVincenzo-Alonzo H/Judy DiVincenzo-Alonzo Vizsla/M 2 Palmetto Pointe’s Starship Trooper “Trooper” O/Tiffany & Tom Bass H/Tom Bass Brittany/M 3 Soco’s All About Speed “Eleanor” O/Paul & Jennifer Hermes H/Paul Hermes Vizsla/F 4 Silberkinder Huckleberry Finn “Finn” O/Randi Kohl H/Randi Kohl Weim/M Open Gun Dog Judges: Bob Erbe/Jan Erbe | Starters: 16| Points: 3 Place Full Name Handler Breed/Sex 1 Soco’s All About Speed “Eleanor” O/Paul & Jennifer Hermes H/Paul Hermes Vizsla/F 2 Valley Hunter Princess Leia JH “Leia” O/Janet Starnes H/Janet Starnes Vizsla/F 3 Red Letter Day MHA “Friday” O/Mara Fizdale H/Mara Fizdale Vizsla/F 4 Crimson’s Blazing Insignia “Sigi” O/Judy DiVincenzo-Alonzo H/Judy DiVincenzo-Alonzo Vizsla/M Amateur Gun Dog - Retrieve Judges: Dr Thomas Lyn Bass/Tiffany Bass | Starters: 17| Points: 3 Place Full Name Handler Breed/Sex 1 Crimson’s Blazing Insignia “Sigi” O/Judy DiVincenzo-Alonzo H/Judy DiVincenzo-Alonzo Vizsla/M 2 What a View N’Rhapsody Pink Champagne “Rose” O/Amanda Mitts H/Amanda Mitts Vizsla/F 3 Yara the Nina MH “Yara” O/Alberto Munoz Gonzalez H/Alberto Munoz Gonzalez GSP/F 4 Tallulah Redhead MHA CGC TKN “Tallulah” O/Mara Fizdale H/Mara Fizdale Vizsla/F Amateur Limited Gun Dog Judges: Dr Thomas Lyn Bass/Tiffany Bass | Starters: 13| Points: 3 North Fl GSPC Walking Field Trial Placements 10/29/2022 - 10/30/2022 41 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
PETS AREN’T PERSONS YET, BUT ACTION IS NEEDED BY: CANDACE HARDESTY, MS (FROM AN ARTICLE IN AAHA PUBLICATIONS) October 15, 2021, was a big day for hippos. That day, you might remember (who could forget?), the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) announced an Ohio judge ruled that the late Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ are ‘interested persons’ in a lawsuit taking place in Colombia. Across the spectrum of those concerned about animal rights, eyebrows raised in hope or skepticism. The ALDF’s headline stated, “Animals Recognized as Legal Persons for the First Time in US Court,” despite the fact that the Court made no such ruling. Stephen Wise, president of the Nonhuman Rights Project, considered the claim overblown. And lawyers have dismissed the court’s decision as far more limited and technical, hurried, and even misguided. Now that the kerfuffle has died down, what was it all about, really, and what does it say about the future of animal welfare and rights in veterinary practices? For the answer, look to a movement which has taken hold in the last two decades. “What we are seeing is scope creep, wherein attempts to characterize animals as sentient can be used to argue that animals have the same rights as ‘persons,’” according to attorney Nancy Halpern, DVM, former president of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association and chairman of the animal law practice for Fox Rothschild, LLP. These changes are, in the fact, the result of definitive efforts by several animal rights organizations to change the status of animals from property (no matter how extraordinary our relationship is with our pets) to persons, who have standing to pursue their own legal interests, she adds. United States law recognizes both natural persons (people) and juridical or nonhuman “persons” like corporations. The latter have rights ranging from making political contributions to filing lawsuits. “The perception of companion animals as sentient beings has been universally appealing, but when used as a legal argument by animal activists to then label animals victims of cruelty or domestic violence and therefore persons with standing to sue their assailant in court, this changes the nature of the relationship between animals and people,” Halpern says. And notably, it raises two urgent issues for veterinarians. First, having legal standing as a person could ultimately allow animals—including farm animals, animals used in biomedical research, and even companion animals—to sue their owners, Halpern says. It may also allow other interested parties to bring suit on behalf of the animal. “The key questions is, who may bring actions against the veterinarian?” Halpern asks. “If I own a dog, and she has cancer and the prognosis is four to six months, but I can extend her life for three months by using expensive and painful measures, I may decide I don’t want to do it, because I do not think it is in the best interest of my dog. But if my neighbor disagrees, then what? “That’s where the standing issue [personhood] really becomes important,” she explains. “If an animal had legal standing as a person, I could see lawsuits filed on its behalf by someone other than the owner.” A person must have some interest in the animal in order to file a malpractice suit, but the perception of who has an interest may become broader, Halpern adds. “Animal rights groups have been effective in arguing they have associational standing in certain cases. As a group, they have effectively argued that ‘We’re interested in the wellbeing in this type of animal, this is a mission of our organizations, and therefore our members have a legitimate concern about particular animals, which affords standing,” Halpern explains. AAHA WEIGHS IN ON LEGAL PERSONHOOD The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is a nonprofit organization for companion animal hospitals and is the only accrediting body for small animal hospitals. The organization develops standards for veterinary business practices, publications and educational programs. Any hospital can join as an AAHA member, but the must pass a rigorous evaluation to receive AAHA accreditation which include the areas of diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pain management, pharmacy, safety, surgery, client service and multiple other areas. Because AAHA standards are so thorough and rigorous, some states are replacing state inspections with AAHA accreditation. These are one of their member’s thoughts regarding “legal personhood” for animals and how it will negatively impact veterinarians and pet owners. 42 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
And that brings us to the second urgent issue for veterinarians, Halpern says. Considering pets sentient, which may lead to granting them legal standing as persons, would likely result in awards of noneconomic damages in those states in which such awards are not statutorily available. In turn, that could increase the cost of care as veterinarians practice defensive medicine and pay higher malpractice insurance premiums, just as physicians do. “That could create a situation where only people with means will be able to afford to have pets,” Halpern says. “Is that really beneficial to society when we know of the health benefits of the companion animal bond, for animals and people? “While veterinarians can and do utilize medical techniques and treatments available for humans, do we really want to adopt the same path physicians must use for compensation of their services?” Halpern asks. “I think that is a great model not to follow.” Sentience. Personhood. Malpractice. Damages. What should veterinarians make of this tangled mess? Whether a hippo or an orangutan or an elephant is a person may seem irrelevant, but it’s not, Halpern says. “If these issues affect one type of animal, they can affect all animals,” she points out. To counter the trends, “Stay on top of issues which may affect companion animal practice,” Halpern advises. “Get involved in your state VMA and specifically look at proposed legislation.” Even more important is building long-term relationships with your local and state officials. That could mean annual meetand-greets, providing comments on proposed laws, or inviting legislators to VMA briefings. “It’s often too late to take action after bills have been introduced,” she advises. “Veterinarians need to develop and continue relationships with their local council persons, county officials, and state legislators.” “Unfortunately, animal rights groups are often looked to as the experts on animal welfare,” Halpern says. “That’s a shame. It should be veterinarians. We can still turn it around. It’s about developing relationships.” Dr. Nancy Halpern, DVM, JD is a partner, registered patent attorney, founder and chair of the Animal Law Practice Group at Fox Rothschild LLP, and former chair of the Animal Law Practice Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association. She is also an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law where she teaches Animal Law. Previously working as a licensed veterinarian in New Jersey, she has served as director of the Division of Animal Health for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and New Jersey’s state veterinarian and served on the State Board of Veterinary Medicine Examiners (SBVME) for nearly a decade. In these posts, she was responsible for the state’s emergency response regarding animal care concerns in the event of natural or man-made disasters; supervision of the sole animal health diagnostic laboratory in New Jersey; and implementation of regulatory and statutory provisions governing animal care, well-being, and safety, as well as animal disease surveillance and control. Dr. Halpern is also a member of the Protect The Harvest Advisory Committee and was quoted extensively in this article. JUNIORS RANKINGS Through November 30, 2022 Rank Name Best Jr Reserve Best JR Class Wins Total Defeated 1 Garrett Schauer 7 4 8 171 2 Rylee Balasco 0 1 3 50 3 Melody England 1 1 2 12 4 Tenley Abbott 0 2 0 7 5 Victoria Suria 0 0 0 5 6 Theodore Joshua Moore 1 1 0 3 6 Grant Gooding 1 1 0 3 43 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
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WHAT TO DO IF I WITNESS ANIMAL CRUELTY, ABUSE OR NEGLECT? SUBMITTED BY:SHARON FITZPATRICK This article is not intended to offer legal advice or specific recommendations or actions. Its intention is to offer suggestions on what to do if you think you may have witnessed cruelty, abuse and/or neglect. As GSP owners and lovers we strive to do the best for the dogs we love so when we come across situations where someone may not be taking care of their animals with the same standard we set, it can be concerning. What we can and should do depends on the local laws, the specifics of the situation and the liability we are willing to expose ourselves to. Generally if an animal’s health and welfare is a concern it is critical to act with urgency but it is equally important to bring your concerns to an entity that has the authority to act in the animal’s interest and one that can impose a penalty that is equal to the situation and crime if it comes to that. There are Federal, State, County and Local laws that define animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect so the definitions and penalties vary greatly even in areas that are geographically close to one another. You should assess the situation to determine the course of action you choose to take while recognizing there may be personal repercussions. Is it an emergency? Is the life of the animal in danger? In that case it is best to call 911. Should you act yourself for instance upon finding a dog locked in a hot car? – This is a personal decision, which only you can make based on your assessment of the situation. While some states have Good Samaritan laws, others do not so you may find yourself responsible for damage and more. You do not know the normal temperament and current state of mind of the animal. Is it a non-emergency but concerning? Find out what entity is responsible for investigating and enforcing animal codes in your jurisdiction. It might be the local police, local Animal Control, or a taxpayer-funded animal shelter. You may want to observe the situation on multiple occasions at various times of the day to ensure there is a problem before making a report. Unless you file a report anonymously, your name will be disclosed. What if I observe something at an AKC event? Notify the Event Committee (listed in the premium) and the Superintendent if there is one – IMMEDIATELY! A complaint can be filed against anyone at an event whether they are spectator or an exhibitor. It must be filed the day of the event with very limited exceptions in order for it to be considered timely. The event committee will investigate to determine if there is “prejudicial conduct.” If it is determined there is, a hearing will be held, and a report and finding is sent to the AKC. Fines and/or suspensions from the AKC can be levied. Review AKC’s “Dealing with Misconduct” for more information. If this is an emergency or severe situation you may want to report it to the appropriate local authorities who have much broader enforcement jurisdiction. Should I contact the AKC? If the situation involves a breeder who utilizes the AKC registry you may want to contact the Inspection and Compliance Department at the AKC. They have a limited staff that conducts inspections of breeders and pet stores to ensure they properly maintain their dogs, kennels, and records to support the registration applications submitted to the AKC. Remember however the AKC does NOT have penal or regulatory jurisdiction so they will have to contact local law enforcement authorities just like you if they observe cruelty, abuse, or neglect. The AKC can fine and suspend the AKC privileges of individuals that are not following proper registration, identification and record keeping requirements. Should I contact the GSPCA? If you find documentation of a GSPCA member being charged with or found guilty of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect contact the GSPCA immediately. When an individual is found guilty of an animal offense the Board will take the harshest punishment we can – which is to suspend their membership in the GSPCA. As an AKC club we also automatically suspend individuals who have had their AKC privileges suspended. Be aware there is no reciprocity. The AKC does NOT suspend an individual just because they have been suspended by the GSPCA. We care very much but just like the AKC we have no penal or regulatory jurisdiction. We also do not have the staff or the expertise to investigate these situations. Should I tell the world about it via Social Media? NO! Definitely NOT! Besides being completely ineffective for doing anything to stop or repair the cruelty, abuse, or neglect, you open yourself to charges of poor sportsmanship, defamation of character, libel, or slander. In summary: Act according to the situation – do not wait if it is an emergency or if you feel strongly there is cruelty, abuse or neglect happening. Contact the specific entity that has penal and legal jurisdiction to act on the situation. This will ensure the situation can be remedied most effectively. You can search the Internet to find out who is responsible for the location involved. You can also research the specific laws and codes that exist and what legislation if any, exists that protects you. Additionally, if you are at an AKC event notify the Event Committee immediately. 45 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
ALABAMA JOE GERARDI TYLER GREEN CALIFORNIA PAULINE LEE LEON PAWINSKI CONNECTICUT HOLLY CARVER DELAWARE SUSAN LINDVALL FLORIDA LOIS RUSH CHRISTOPHER WOODS GEORGIA LUZ MARQUEZ-KALEY MITCH OSBORNE IDAHO LEIGH ANN HALEY ILLINOIS JOSIE MICHALAK CHRISTINA RENSCHEN INDIANA BETHANY CARTER KENTUCKY TROY KELLER MAINE EMILY HOECHST MICHIGAN MADISON KOUTSTAAL HEATHER SEKOVITCH MISSISSIPPI CHANTEL L. COMBEE GLEN C. CORLEY NEW HAMPSHIRE PHILIP DAVIS NEW JERSEY ALEXANDRA FRANK NEW YORK POLLY DE MILLE KELLY S. MCKEIGHAN NORTH CAROLINA BROOKE ANDREWS OHIO KATHY LENNARTZ THOM TAUCHE OWEN WHITTINGTON OREGON KATIE MORRISON MICHAEL WHITE PENNSYLVANIA MIKE LONEY KAYLA PANEK SARAH PISONE SHANE THOMAS THADDEUS YARRISH JR SOUTH CAROLINA SANDRA COOK EMILY HEAD TENNESSEE MONICA FRISKE-MARSHALL CATHY INMAN ANNE MCPHERSON LAURIE THOMPSON TEXAS AXTON DEARY VICKI HOSACK DAVID LAI VERMONT JESSICA BACHMANNLERTOLA ELAINE PINCKEY SHAWN SULLIVAN WASHINGTON MELANIE DANIELS BRUCE DICKEY JANET HEATH WYOMING TERESA HONGO CHELSEA NELSON ONTARIO, CANADA SHERRI GRISWOLD NEW GSPCA MEMBERS Submitted by Denise Avery, [email protected] The GSPCA Board of Directors and Members are pleased to welcome our new members and GSP owners. Please send me any pictures of your GSP(s) in jpeg type format, I would like to feature your Shorthairs to include in a future issue of the Journal. Send to: [email protected]. (NOTE: if you are a former member, and you rejoin after your membership lapses; we count you as a ‘newbie’.) REMINDER to local clubs: We want to see and hear all about your events! Sharing the info with us allows us to promote it on our social media and in the Journal. Exhibitors and club members also want to read about your event and see images FROM your events! So send them in! When submitting your club's results for any event (field, hunt, show, obedience, agility, scent etc) please make sure to use to include photos that are labeled clearly for your event. Have questions? Do you need to know how and what to submit? Drop us an email. Submissions can be sent to: [email protected] What have you done? - For your local dog club? - For your breed club? - For your breed? - For the sport of dogs? - For Juniors? Please share ways you have helped... Maybe we will get some ideas & inspiration for others... 46 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
Send completed form with dues payable to GSPCA to: Loralei Dewe, GSPCA Membership Chair, 5916 Sunnybrook Lane, Dixon, CA 95620-9406 Rev02-2020 GSPCA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION Application may be made online at www.gspca.org Please Print Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State _______ ZIP (+ 4 required)_____________________ Primary Phone # ___________________________ Phone #2 ___________________________________ Primary Email ____________________________ Email #2 ____________________________________ Contact by email? Yes___ No ___ Occupation: __________________________________________________________________________________ Are you interested in sharing your talents on a Committee or for an event? Yes _____ No _____ Please indicate your interests/activities: (Please indicate (P) Participate, (I) Interested) Show____ Field Trial Horseback___ Field Trial Walking___ Hunt Test___ Hunting___ Agility____ Obedience___ Rally___ Tracking___ Rescue___ Therapy Dog____ Companion/Pet____ Dock Diving___ Other_______________ Membership year is from January 1 thru December 31. All payments must be in U.S. funds. Annual dues: If Current membership number is Your dues are Starts with RS $37.00 Starts with RF $42.00 Starts with MS $27.00 Starts with MF $32.00 Outside US: Individual (including Canada) Starts with FS US $50.00 Outside US: Family (including Canada) Starts with FF US $55.00 Outside US: Individual (including Canada) Starts with FMS US $40.00 Outside US: Family (including Canada) Starts with FMF US $45.00 If you are a Junior Member (under 18) FREE Life Members Do not pay dues If you would like to donate to any of the items below, please indicate your choice and the amount and submit with your renewal dues. National Specialty Show Trophy Fund National Field Trial Trophy Fund National Amateur Gun Dog Championship Trophy Fund National Rescue Program I hereby renew my membership in the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America and enclose my dues. I agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the GSPCA, the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club, of which the GSPCA is a Member Parent Club, and I have read and understand the Code of Ethics. [ ] Check Enclosed or [ ] Bill my card (we accept Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover.) Card # _________ _________ _________ _________ CVV#______ Exp. Date___________ Date:__________________________ Applicant’s Signature ____________________________________________ 47 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
FEDERAL ISSUES DECEMBER 2022 SUBMITTED BY: THE GSPCA LEGISLATION COMMITTEE REPRINTED FROM AKC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS U.S. Congress – H.R. 2840/S. 1385, also known as the “Puppy Protection Act,” would establish a number of new arbitrary, one-size-fits-all requirements for USDA-licensed dog breeders (Generally, dog breeders who maintain more than 4 intact females and transfer one or more pets sight unseen). New arbitrary requirements would include completely solid flooring; mandated primary enclosure height such that a dog can stand on its hind legs and not touch the enclosure roof; mandated feeding twice daily; unrestricted access from primary enclosure to outdoor exercise yards large enough to achieve full stride; specific mental stimulation and socialization; prohibitions on the number of litters bred; and prohibitions on breeding age. Although the measure has not advanced, proponents have secured a large number of sponsorships on the measure. AKC is actively working to educate about the unintended consequences associated with the arbitrary requirements in this measure. AKC has issued multiple alerts urging breeders and club members to share their concerns with their U.S. Senators and Member of Congress. U.S. Congress – H.R. 4239/S. 2597, the Healthy Dog Importation Act would require owners/importers of all dogs imported into the United States to submit a valid health certificate from a veterinary agency recognized by the USDA. Certificates would demonstrate that dogs being imported are microchipped and fully vaccinated or protected against contagious diseases and pathogens of concern to the USDA, including rabies. Dogs and records would atus rather than country of origin. AKC is actively advocating for passage of this measure, which has 26 House sponsors and 10 Senate sponsors. Read more. U.S. Congress – HR 8294 (FY 23 Agricultural Appropriations). The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023. This measure contains appropriations for 6 of the regular 12 FY23 appropriations bills, including appropriation for the US Department of Agriculture, which oversees the federal Animal Welfare Act and federal dog breeder licensing requirements. The measure has passed the House and is pending negotiations and concurrence with the Senate on a final bill. Language in several sections of the FY 23 Agricultural Appropriations portion of this massive bill, currently awaiting Senate action, could impact dog owners. The House version contains language to increase funding for USDA’s Animal Care Division of APHIS to improve enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. AKC strongly supports improved enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. We also support language that would require a portion of new enforcement funds be used to improve education and outreach for licensees, in keeping with the division’s mission to assure animal welfare. However, other language in the House (but not Senate) version contains a troublesome provision that would prohibit use of “teachable moments” and similar assistance to improve licensees’ operations; instead requiring that outreach by the agency to licensees be strictly limited to enforcement actions. AKC GR has issued alerts, a coalition letter of opposition and authored articles and op eds to educate about the value of supporting USDA collaborative and educational outreach to licensees. U.S. Congress – HR 7900. The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense and certain other activities within other federal departments and agencies. AKC GR is active on several items within this massive bill, particularly as it relates to detection dogs and military housing. • The measure contains funding for a program initially approved – but not funded in 2022—that would partner with academia and a canine registry to improve military working and detection dog health and excellence by improving outreach and communications to U.S. breeders, facilitate consideration of a minimum of 200 domestically bred dogs for assessment annually; and collect data on U.S. bred dogs for academic research. • Additionally, text of S. 5828 has prohibiting breed-based bans in public and military housing has been added to this measure. • A third important amendment to this measure would provide $20 million for needed upgrade to military working dog facilities. U.S. Congress – H.R. 5828, known as the “Pets Belong With Families Act” would prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units within public housing. AKC is a strong proponent of banning breed restrictions. AKC supports this measure and is working with sponsors to help advance it. This measure has been added to an amendment to HR 7900, the FY 23 National Defense Authorization Act. 48 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
U.S. Congress – HR 7787, the “HENRY” Act, provides exemptions from current veterinary health requirements for any person employed with a U.S. Government or military permanent or temporary assignment overseas, or their dependents, to import up to three dogs/cats into the U.S. immediately. The proposed loophole would also allow for written waivers to allow such persons to import an unspecified number of dogs into the US in contravention of current health protocols required for import. The animals imported need not be personally owned by the importer or travelling as part of official duties or a transfer. AKC has expressed grave concerns with this measure and with providing exemptions for health and safety-based import requirements for certain classes of individuals. U.S. Congress – H.R. 5261, also known as the “Paws Off” act, would require that food products containing xylitol carry a warning label that specifies the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested. Xylitol, also known as birch sugar, is a commonly-used ingredient in sugar-free products such as mints, chewing gum, and toothpaste. AKC strongly supports this measure and is working with the sponsor to raise awareness and support for it. Read more. U.S. Congress – H.R. 3277 would make numerous changes to USDA breeder licensing requirements in the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Several troublesome provisions undermine updated licensing and enforcement requirements that were finalized less than 18 months ago. Provisions include but are not limited to: Requiring breeders to re-apply for new licenses on an annual basis and reducing the number of allowable re-inspections for new applicants. Of even greater concern, HR 3277 would also allow for “citizen suits” (third party cause of action) to enjoin any other person, government, or government agency relative to the act. This measure has been assigned to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. U.S. Congress – H.R. 1016 would establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice to enforce federal animal cruelty laws. This measure has been referred to the Judiciary Committee. U.S. Congress – H.R. 6100, would amend the Animal Welfare Act by requiring the USDA to document any violation of the act observed during an inspection, promulgate rules to require inspectors to confiscate or humanely euthanize an animal “found to be suffering physical or psychological harm as a result of failure to comply with any provision of (the AWA)”, and establish mandatory annual inspections for licensees, among other requirements. Here at the Journal, we are proud to provide content that our membership and readers would appreciate and want to read. Our readers are involved in all aspects of Shorthairs, from pet owners and therapy dogs to conformation and field dogs and EVERYTHING in between. We want to know about it all! Do you have a fantastic story to share? About when you first started hunting or learned the hard way about something you needed to do with your dog? Our readers love to read real-life stories that we share. From training to silly road trips you end up taking – there is gold in each one! As members and enthusiasts, we follow our local clubs and want to know the outcomes of your specialties, hunt events, and water and obedience events. And we want to see photos! Yes! Don’t just share them with your Facebook page – share them with the Journal to keep historical records of these events and the members participating in them. We have a document to show your club how to submit results. (It’s not as hard as you may think). And we are happy to provide a copy to each local club. This way, your exhibitors will be glad to enter and feel confident that their results will be submitted to the Journal and published. Each issue of the Journal has a theme, and we like to offer special advertising rates that will entice our members to support the Journal and showcase their dogs. For the 2023 calendar year, our publishing calendar will be as follows: We appreciate our contributors and valued advertisers that support our publication throughout the year. If you want to advertise, we have many options, even for your businesses. The Journal reaches over 2,000 people, and your events and businesses can be in front of various dog-purpose people across the country. For advertising information, please visit our website at: gspca.org/Programs/Journal/rates.html or contact the Editor at [email protected]. 49 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
VERSATILITY AWARDS SECOND HALF 2022 1 JULY 2022 THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2022 BY: DAVID NAUER, VERSATILITY CHAIRMAN Versatility Certificate (VC) Date of Title: 7/10/2022 Dog Name: GCH CH Whiteoak High Seas JH FDC DJ CGCU TKN ATT Dog Call Name: Harper Owner(s): Virginia Rowe & Jennifer Murphy Breeder(s): Jennifer Murphy & Eric Murphy & Michelle Portifido Date of Title: 7/18/2022 Dog Name: BISS GCHS CH Stonehills Misery Business JH BCAT DE DMX AS CGC TKN Dog Call Name: Pickle Owner(s): Molly McCown & Kimberly Petts Breeder(s): Kimberly Petts & Jane C Rae Date of Title: 7/25/2022 Dog Name: MBISS GCHS CH Chrishelle’s Little Red Corvette JH BCAT Dog Call Name: Sophia Owner(s): Walter (Spike) Salisbury & Mary Lynn Salisbury Breeder(s): Christopher Wiberg & Dr. Michelle Wiberg Dog Name: CH Diadem’s Secret Craft Brew JH DS Dog Call Name: Porter Owner(s): William James & Sandra Maks Breeder(s): Sandra Maks Date of Title: 7/27/2022 Dog Name: OTCH Meadowhill’s Play With Fire UDX2 PCDX OM3 BN GO VER RE SH JHR NA NAJ GSPCA RD Dog Call Name: Ember Owner(s): Linda Montgomery Breeder(s): Linda Montgomery Date of Title: 7/29/2022 Dog Name: CH Diadem’s Legacy of the Wild JH DM DS CGC TKN Dog Call Name: Yeti Owner(s): William James & Garrett Harner & Sandra Maks Breeder(s): Sandra Maks Date of Title: 8/2/2022 Dog Name: Top Gun Fond Memories Of Frank MHA Dog Call Name: Frankie Owner(s): Michael Lis Breeder(s): Stephen Ries Date of Title: 8/11/2022 Dog Name: CH Honeybriar N Mikarma’s Put On The Red Light RN JH Dog Call Name: Roxanne Owner(s): Brenda Mahoney & Tina M Craig & Charles Mahoney Breeder(s): Brenda Mahoney & Tina M Craig Date of Title: 8/23/2022 Dog Name: CH Snomels Lil Bit of Moon Shine RN JH BCAT SIN SEN SBN CGC TKI Dog Call Name: Calypso Owner(s): Donna Nisleit & Stephanie Clemons Breeder(s): Stephanie Clemons & Lenore DelPrete Dog Name: CH Shill Rest’s Back to Impressive JH DS Dog Call Name: Bleu Owner(s): Kathleen Kurtz & Cynthia Stahle Breeder(s): Kathleen Kurtz Date of Title: 9/1/2022 Dog Name: CH Voyager’s Refined Finish JH NA NAJ NF Dog Call Name: Wente Owner(s): Karen Rooks Nauer & David Nauer Breeder(s): Karen Rooks Nauer & David Nauer Date of Title: 9/8/2022 Dog Name: Can GCHB / CH Bianca’sBrazosriver Jon Adams CD RN JH DM Dog Call Name: Quincy Owner(s): Mary Ellen Whyte & Suzanne Dillin Breeder(s): Mary Ellen Whyte & Suzanne Dillin Date of Title: 9/23/2022 Dog Name: GCH CH Chrishelle Von Ehren Jaeger’s Nobody Does It Better MH BCAT CGC Dog Call Name: Carly Owner(s): Karin Greeman & Jaclynn Greeman & Erica Greeman Breeder(s): Chris Wiberg & Michelle Wiberg Date of Title: 10/28/2022 Dog Name: GCH CH Ehren Jaeger’s Meister RN JH BCAT CGC Dog Call Name: Carlin Owner(s): Karin Greeman & Jaclynn Greeman & Erica Greeman Breeder(s): Karin Greeman & Jaclynn Greeman & Erica Greeman Date of Title: 11/7/2022 Dog Name: Sutheimer’s Addie Girl RN MH BCAT Dog Call Name: Addie Owner(s): Carleen Sutheimer Breeder(s): Samantha Filipiak Dog Name: Sutheimer’s Shooting High’s Milly BN RN MH BCAT CGC TKN Dog Call Name: Milly Owner(s): Carleen Sutheimer Breeder(s): Chad Dahl 50 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL