The Weimaraner Club of America - March 2022

MARCH
2022

Brymar Unser
Graf von Braunfels

Mid America Field Classic
Grand Open Limited
All Age Winner

2021 National Field Champion 2021 National Specialty Winner
NFC FC RNL's Indiana Bones GCHG CH Nani Breica N
Crosswinds Aloha

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AAMMAATTEEUURR GGUUNN DDOOGG WWIINNNNEERR

Maga

BRYMAR N PENDAR MAKE AMERICA GRAY AGAIN

Sire: Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels

'Dam: CH Brymar s Sixpack Challenger v Pendar, NSD

Breeder/Owners:David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman

THE Bonnie Hill, Editor
WEIMARANER MAGAZINE PO Box 2084

THE MAGAZINE OF THE BEST OF BREEDS Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

Contents Phone: 215.378.0203

Monthly Columns [email protected]
DeTails........................................................7
Futurity Corner...........................................8 National Office
Meeting Minutes.........................................9 Cindy James-Moore,

Features Executive Secretary
Health: How Seasonal Allergies Affect 562 S State Hwy 123 Bypass #446

Your Pet....................................................19 Seguin, TX 78155
Separation Anxiety in Pets: Your
Questions Answered.................................22 Phone: 830-624-9699
Weimaraners At Work...............................43
Weimaraner Tall Tales..............................46 [email protected]
A Rescue Story.........................................48
On the Road Again....................................49 Hours: 10-4 CST M, W, F

Results Cindy James-Moore,
Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club, Inc
Specialty and Sweepstakes.......................25 Futurity Administrator
2021 Mid America Field Classic..............30 562 S State Hwy 123 Bypass #446
Weimaraner Club of America Western
Seguin, TX 78155
Field Classic & Field Futurity .................38
Top 10.......................................................53 Phone: 830-624-9699
November 2021 Field Statistics................58
December 2021 Obedience Stat................59 [email protected]
WCA Ratings Awarded.............................59
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On The Cover

Front Cover Back Cover
2021 Mid America Field 2021 Western Field Classic
Classic Open All Age Winner
Grand Open Limited All Age
Winner

Brymar Unser Graf von NAFC FC AFC WestWeim's
Braunfels Dodge City's Marshall-Trax

“Graf” von Edelweiss

Sire: 2XNFC FC Unserhund von Sieger, FROM “Dillon”
HOF
Sire: NFC FC AFC Snake Breaks Lutz Deluna
Dam: Brymar's Do The Math v Reiteralm v Reiteralm
Breeders: Amanda Thornton & David
Reynolds Dam: GAFC FC AFC WestWeim’s CJ Trax v.
Owner/Handler: Thomas Koehler Reiteralm, JH,NRD

Graf Von Braunfels is one of the litter of “Miracle Breeders: Rebecca & Curtis Fockler & Shirley
Pups” bred by Bryan Reynolds and sired out of Nilsson
Unser, a National Hall of Fame sire. Against
all odds, Bryan whelped a litter of 5 pups Owners: Cydney Hansen & Frank Sommer
from Unser, who was collected in 1976. I am Handler: Frank Sommer
honored to be entrusted with the genetic code
of a line that will certainly be a building block for I hadn't previously been to the trial grounds for
champions to come. last year's Western Classic. I found they are
comprised of thousands of wide open acres
At five years of age Graf has 20 placements with lots of cover but no discernable lines. A
on the board that include MAC Open Gun dangerous place to run a wide ranging dog,
Dog champion 2019, Grand Open Limited especially with no horse trail and no scout
All Age champion 2021, and two placements available. Dillon's performance in a local club
at the Weimaraner Club of America National trial there the day before the Western was
Championships. As well as AKC Graf earned uninspiring and therefore a disheartening
the American Field, Weimaraner Championship harbinger.
in 2020 and Runner up in 2021.
The day of the All Age however, Dillon was
Graf is a big running dog that loves to show to back to his usual self and lit fire. He ran big and
the front after giant moves. He is easy to handle hunted hard. At times I feared he was beyond
on the course, whether on foot or horseback. He the limits of control, but he always maintained
has an extremely high prey drive, which calls for contact with me, and was always to the front. He
a special training process. He is a phenomenal found birds and finished the hour strongly. What
retriever on water and land. On top of that, he more can you ask? I love this guy!
is a great hunting companion on upland game.

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The Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club
Invites you to the

2022 Eastern WCA Futurity and Maturity

April 17, 2022
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Perry, GA

Judged by Mr. Carl Liepmann

Also, enjoy our Specialty Shows and supported entries with
our partner clubs as part of the Peach Blossom Cluster

Wednesday, April 13, Supported entry with the Atlanta KC
Thursday, April 14, Supported entry with the Valdosta KC
Friday, April 15, Supported entry with the Valdosta KC &

Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club Concurrent Specialty
Saturday, April 16, Supported entry with the Atlanta KC
Sunday, April 17, WCA Eastern Futurity & Maturity and

Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club Specialty

All superintended by Onofrio Dog Shows

Enjoy all the other events offered as a part of the
Peach Blossom Cluster. Refer to the website for further

information.

www.peachblossomcluster.org

DeTails from the Office

By Cindy James-Moore

Thank you to everyone for all your The 2022 Eastern Show Futurity
good wishes on being named the new and Maturity will be on April 17th
Executive Secretary. I appreciate everyone in Perry, GA, hosted this year by the
that reached out. I know everyone will Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club. The
miss Ellen greatly. I wish her the best in details for the event can be found on
her retirement. Oh wait, she is not entirely the homepage of the WCA’s website.
retiring. She will still be helping out as
she volunteers with a few projects. The The 2022 Show National and Central
transition should be complete by the time Futurity/Maturity will be held during
you read this magazine. Please bear with me the week of May 9th in Gray Summit,
while I become accustomed to my new role. MO, at Purina’s facility. The St. Louis
I look forward to working with the WCA Weimaraner Club is hosting, and there
Members and the Board of Directors. will also be a specialty and sweepstakes.
I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Included in the February issue was
the 2025 WCA National Bench Event If you need to reach me, you can email me
Judges list. Please do not forget to send at [email protected] or call me at
in your ballot. The deadline is April 1st. 830-624-9699.

Cindy

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Futurity Corner

By Cindy James Moore

Just a reminder to everyone, each and every owner of a Futurity/Maturity puppy must
be a member of the WCA for the puppy to be eligible to participate in their Futurity/
Maturity. Many memberships have lapsed as of January 1st. So please check and make
sure that all of your owners have renewed their membership.

Also, a copy of the puppies' AKC papers must be on file. Thank you to everyone that sent
them in already.

To check the futurity statuses of a litter or individual puppy, go to the WCA's website
www.weimaranerclubofamerica.org. Then go to the Events tab and click on the Futurity/
Maturity option. You will see the eligibility list for the current litters and puppies.

Please take a moment and check the status of your litter or puppy so we can avoid last-
minute problems when it comes time to enter your puppy in its Futurity/Maturity.

Here are the Futurities and Maturities that are scheduled so far for 2022:
Eastern Show Futurity/Maturity - Perry, GA April 17th, 2022
Central Show Futurity/Maturity – Gray Summit, MO May 12th, 2022
Western Show Futurity/Maturity – Enumclaw, WA August 20th. 2022
National Field Trial Futurity – Ardmore, OK December 3-conclusion, 2022

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

Cindy

2023 Futurity Litter Nominations

38– TRAX LOLAPALOOZA, CD, RN, TD, JH Bred to TRAX THE MIGHTY
FRASER. Carmen Spencer, 82240 Butte Rd., Creswell, OR 97426

39– NORTHLINK’S ROCK THE SURESHOT Bred to SILVERSHOT’S ASPEN
BLITZKRIEG. Carey Killion & Jason Shultz, 6220 Ashford Hollow Rd., West
Valley, NY 14171

40– GCHB CH HIGHPOINT’S SILVER CHARM V BELLEVEN, BN, JH, TKN, NSD,
NRD, V Bred to GCH CH TAYLA STREET CORNER PREACHER V HALLMAR,
CDX, PCD, BN, RN, MH, CGC, TKA, SDX, RDX, VX2. Ingrid Kafer, 13312 NE
51st Place, Bellevue, WA 98005

41– CH CAMELOT’S YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Bred to GCHS CH LUXE
THE GRAND ILLUSION, JH. Susan Thomas, 163 Collins Rd., Ashaway, RI 02804

42– CH BREICA’S IT’S A LITTLE DIRTY Bred to CH GREYBORN’S SOUND
AS A BELL. Caley Roberts, Alan Malnar & Jessica Doub, 21666 Victoria, Rd.,
Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 Canada

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Minutes of the Monthly Conference

WCA Board of Directors

Weimaraner Club of America • Ellen will invoice month by month
Board of Directors Meeting for January and possibly February.
January will be very busy working
Thursday-Friday December 2 - 3, 2021 with and transitioning in the new
Ardmore, OK Exec. Secretary.

Thursday Dec. 2, 2021, the meeting was Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
called to order by President, John Bonner prove Ellen invoicing for the month of
at 9:05 a.m. CST. Attending the meeting January and February if needed. 2nd by
in person were: President, John Bonner; Robbe McAlexander. Motion passed.
Vice President, Sarah Chvilicek; Secre- • The magazine editor, Bonnie Hill
tary, Vickie Margolis; Treasurer, Robbe
McAlexander. Directors: Frank Sommer, has asked that we send a link to all
Wayne Cowles, Jill Paige, Julie Aune, & approved Weimaraner conforma-
Suzanne Honeyman. Attending via tele- tion judges. Judges would be able to
conference: Director: Billie Thompson, opt out if they choose not to get the
Executive Secretary Ellen Dodge. email monthly.
Absent: AKC Delegate Judy Colan. Motion made by Jill Paige to email the
2022 WCA magazines to approved Wei-
There being no opposed candidates the maraner conformation judges. Judges
Secretary cast one ballot to seat the new will have to option to opt out of receiving
Board of Directors and Officers. the magazine if they so choose. 2nd by
Julie Aune. Motion passed.
John welcomed new and returning Board • Jill Paige has responded to the email
members, a review of Board Operations blast and wishes to fill the position
was given. of National Performance Chairman
The agenda was reviewed. • The Purina Grant has been renewed.
The Board discussed the possible
Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- ways to use the grant funds.
prove the November Board minutes. 2nd Motion made by Frank Sommer to main-
by Julie Aune. Approved. tain the current allocation of the Purina
Agreement for 2022 WCA events:
Motion made by Frank Sommer to ap- $1,000.00 to the National Specialty
prove the October General Membership Show (Regional Futurity/Maturity)
minutes as corrected. 2nd by Wayne $1,000.00 to the National Field Trial
Cowles. Motion approved. (Regional Futurity)
The balance to be divided equally be-
Motion made by Frank Sommer to ap- tween the five host clubs for: Eastern
prove the Oklahoma Field Trial Club Field Classic, Western Field Classic,
Association dues for $50, The American Mid-America Field Classic, and each
Field Trial Clubs Association dues for host club for the remaining two show
$100, and the Surety Bond renewal for Futurities/Maturities. 2nd by Sarah Chvi-
$209 for the coming year. 2nd by Vickie licek. Motion passed unanimously.
Margolis. Motion approved. • A new host for the database has been
secured. All missing data is being
Executive Secretary Report, re-entered and the BROM/FROM is
submitted by Ellen Dodge. currently being brought back up to
• Membership has increased for the date. Suzanne Honeyman will offer
her help for data entry to the Records
first time since 2016. Chair.

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New Executive Secretary Position: The Committee Reports:
Board went into Executive Session to dis- All Board Liaisons are asked to interact
cuss the candidates. with their assigned Committee Chairs
Motion made by Julie Aune to approve and the members of those committees.
Cindy James-Moore as the new Executive It’s important to maintain communication
Secretary. 2nd by Frank Sommer. Mo- with the committees so they feel free to
tion passed contact the liaison with questions or con-
All candidates that sent resumes in will cerns.
be notified that the Board has made a de-
cision. Photo Contest & Calendar Committee,
submitted by Brenda Reinert.
Magazine Editor contract: The Board Brenda Reinert has asked to stay on as
had reviewed the contract sent out last committee chair.
month. The Board had concerns regard- Calendars are being sold, as of 11/15/2021
ing wording to include the duties as out- there have been 164 calendars shipped
lined in the WCA Editor & Magazine Pol- out. The Board appreciates the wonderful
icy. Frank Sommer will contact Bonnie job she has done with keeping the Board
Hill to get that wording incorporated into updated and informed of both the Photo
the contract. Contest and the Calendar.
Motion made by Vickie Margolis to ap-
Performance Committee Chair posi- prove Brenda Reinert as the Photo Con-
tion: Jill Paige had expressed an interest test and Calendar Committee Chair. 2nd
in taking over that position. The Board by Suzanne Honeyman. Motion passed
approved Jill Paige as the new Perfor-
mance Committee Chair. Jill will work Futurity/Maturity Program
on getting a new committee together to submitted by Cindy James-Moore:
serve on the Performance Committee. A breakdown of the 2021, 2022, & 2023
Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- litter & puppy nominations was provided
prove Jill Paige as the Performance as follows.
Committee Chair. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. 2021
Motion passed. Litter Nominations – 62
Puppy Nominations – 166
Peggy Roush Estate, John brought the 2022
Board up to date on where things stand. Litter Nominations – 76
At this point the Board is waiting on the Puppy Nominations – 205
check to be received. 2023 – Just started in June
Litter Nominations – 32
Dual Welcome Party, the past few years, Puppy Nominations – 29
Ellen Dodge has taken care of coordi-
nating the Welcome Party. The National Cindy has asked when the dates for the
Show Committee rents the building, the Eastern & Western Field Futurities (these
National Field Trial provides the dinner events are typically held in the Spring)
and holds their Calcutta and raffle that will be held so that the Pewter Dogs, Ro-
supports the Welcome party. Tamra Mc- settes, and Owner Plaques can be ordered.
Gaughy has put together the food, Gayle The Board will ask the Field Committee
Taber has organized the raffle. if any clubs have stepped up to put these
Julie Aune has volunteered to organize events on.
the workings and components of the 2022 Motion made by Wayne Cowles to ap-
Dual Welcome Party. prove Cindy James-Moore as Futurity/
Maturity Administrator. 2nd by Billie
Treasurer Report Thompson. Motion passed.
submitted by Robbe McAlexander.

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National Show Committee, Purina is under new management. As of
submitted by Sandy West: now, masks will be required on all Purina
ACTIVITY SUMMARY: property (inside & outside) for 2022.
2021 Show Futurities/Maturities – We will be counting on the WCA field
6 Show futurities/maturities were held community to organize and conduct a
in 2021, 4 of them hosted by the WCA. field seminar and WCA Ratings tests.
The central futurity/maturity was host- The local club can help identify possi-
ed by the WCA with an all-breed show, ble sites for the events but don’t have the
something that has not happened in recent manpower to conduct the events. This
times. The central event was well attend- needs to be communicated to the new
ed and netted the WCA $1800. performance chairman.
2021 Nationals – We have not received Board Action Required:
our funding from the superintendent yet Many times during the nationals at Get-
so financials are not complete. tysburg I was asked about 2021 Nationals
I was very proud of our membership for merchandise to purchase. We had none,
stepping up and helping out where need- only preordered merchandise was there.
ed. We pulled off another successful na- We used to have merchandise (shirts,
tional specialty week. Thanks to every- jackets, vests, mugs, etc.) available at
one who helped so much, especially Tyler nationals. Bonnie Smith Hill has volun-
Joscelyn of the DC club who worked teered to handle merchandise for 2022
nonstop. with Holly McKnight as her assistant.
Raffle – We were restricted by the state of We are looking for a new vendor as well.
PA on what type of raffle we could have. We will need people to man a merchan-
This is the 2nd year for our new raffle for- dise table during nationals and I would
mat in which the proceeds are split be- like to have ‘Square’ or some other de-
tween the WCA, local host club and WFF. vice so people can use their credit cards
The support from the membership was to purchase merchandise. We will not be
overwhelming! We had so many items able to have every color and size avail-
donated that we have held some over for able. But should this be available, at
the 2022 nationals. Thanks so much to least people could see what is available
Julie Aune and Melissa Hampton for the and order their chosen color & size. We
work and time you put into the very suc- can have merchandise shipped directly to
cessful raffle! Purina or Barb Shepard who lives only 5
Catalogs – We sold out of catalogs on minutes from Purina. I am looking for
day 2! We usually have catalogs left. I the board to give us a dollar amount lim-
will order a few more next year and dis- it to spend for an initial inventory.
cuss with the NSC as to what we sell Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
them for. Also, some clubs order extra prove $1,000 to purchase initial mer-
and sell them marked for $30. chandise inventory for the upcoming
National. 2nd by Suzanne Honeyman.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES: Motion passed.
2022 St Louis National Specialty Puri-
na Farms – I have been working closely 2022 WCA National Show Committee
with the St Louis group identifying what Committee Chair: Sandy West
they can do and what they need help with. Email: [email protected]
Like most local clubs they are small in Bonnie Hill - PR & Merchandise
membership and available funding. We Jo-Ann Rosenberg - Hospitality &
have the preliminary schedule posted on Catering
the WCA website and will have the host Vickie Margolis – Treasurer/RV
hotel chosen shortly. We have worked Chairman
with Purina’s RV Engagement Specialist Kayleen Klier – Trophies & Ribbons
for the new RV restrictions and will have Holly McKnight – Merchandise Assist
info posted on the WCA web site shortly. Rob Hilgenbrink – Vendors & Raffle
Also, email blasts will be done for an- Barb Shepard, Becky Weimer, Kelly
nouncing both the hotel & RV info. Bagley

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Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- ing relevant legislation and provide leg-
prove the National Show Chair and Com- islative alerts to members.
mittee members as submitted. 2nd by Committee Chair: Christine Boldrick
Frank Sommer. Motion passed. Email: [email protected]
Amy Fast - Western Region
Health Committee, Lynn Howard - Southern/Midwest
submitted by Debra Konkol Brenda Reinert - Northern/Midwest
ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Lauri Austin - Northeast
Dr. Joan Coates has agreed to speak at Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
2022 Nationals on Weimaraner specific prove the Legislative Committee Chair
cervical instabilities and neurologic dis- and members as submitted. 2nd by Su-
ease. Efforts are being made to connect zanne Honeyman. Motion passed.
with Dr. Coates to solidify a speaker con-
tract. Breeder Referral Committee,
Committee is continuing to discuss updat- submitted by Billie Thompson.
ing the health “tab” on the WCA website Billie indicated she would like to remain
Committee is continuing to discuss a as Chair of the Breeder Referral
WCA Breed Health Mission Statement Committee.
• Continuing to speak with possible Billie Thompson
Email: [email protected]
veterinary research partners in aca- Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
demia and/or industry to collaborate prove Billie Thompson as the Breeder
on a Wobblers/Cervical Instability Referral Chair. 2nd by Vickie Margolis.
project. Motion passed.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES: Companion Committee,
If contact with Dr. Coats cannot be made, submitted by Hermine Wilkins
a decision will be made to try and find a Discussion regarding the 2021 National
new speaker or to cancel the 2022 health Most Versatile Weimaraner award/com-
seminar at Nationals petition. Discussed the upcoming year
The health committee will continue to and positions.
alert the membership to important health Angela Serra will write an article for the
research opportunities where participa- magazine for the Most Versatile Weima-
tion is needed raner at the 2021 National.
Companion Committee Chair:
2022 WCA Health Committee Gretchen Stephenson
Committee Chair: Debra Konkol Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Jan Hare-Co-Chair, Hermine Wilkins,
Judy Colan, Cheryl Lent, Lou Novosad, Wanda Gunter, Bruce Bahcall, Angela
Betta Breuhaus, Christina Barcus, Mi- Sarra, Jill Paige, Jane Craig
chael Stewart, Meredith Wadsworth Motion made by Jill Paige to approve the
Motion made by Vickie Margolis to ap- Companion Committee Chair and com-
prove the Health Committee Chair and mittee members as submitted. 2nd by Ju-
the members as submitted for the Health lie Aune. Motion passed.
Committee. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Mo-
tion passed.

Legislative Committee, National Performance Committee:
submitted by Christine Boldrick Performance Committee Chair:
Activity Summary: We continue to Jill Paige
monitor relevant legislation from sever- Email: [email protected]
al sources for all states and continue to Jill Paige has volunteered to Chair the
work with AKC, other organizations and National Performance Committee, and
the membership in assisting to defeat leg- was approved earlier in the meeting.
islation which adversely affects animal Jill will put her committee together and
owners and breeders. submit the names for approval at a later
Planned Activities: Continue monitor- board meeting.

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Judge’s Education Committee, Junior Committee,
submitted by Stephanie Meyer submitted by Barbara Taylor
ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Judge’s Edu- ACTIVITY SUMMARY:
cation seminar at the National Specialty Updates to Scholarships for Juniors
went very well, with glowing reviews Thank you to the Board for supporting
from participants. We had great partic- The Junior Committee on our finding
ipation from our WCA approved men- ways to continue a Junior Program Schol-
tors for ring-side mentoring and also arship Fund.
from dog/handler teams for our hands-on PLANNED ACTIVITIES: We will
workshop. draft a letter to the membership request-
PLANNED ACTIVITIES: ing donations to a Scholarship Fund, or
• Begin planning for the Judge’s edu- offering specific areas to donate to, and
present to the Board for approval.
cation seminar at the 2022 National MISCELLANEOUS: This year we have
Specialty. had 8 kids showing in Jr. Showmanship
• Seek BOD input/approval for the (there could be more but they may not
versatile video that was submitted have shown up because they didn’t defeat
• Continue Judge’s Education im- anyone), 4 in Conformation, and one who
provements/additional resources for has earned 2 Jr Hunter Q’s, NAVHDA ti-
both future seminars and the WCA tle, CGC and Trick Dog Titles. And I be-
webpage lieve there is another one who also may
• Recruit additional members for com- have earned some other titles like BCAT
mittee and other titles but I don’t have all the
RECOMMENDATION: details yet. It is really nice to see the in-
• Approve Autumn Stewart-Zimmer- crease in participation.
man as new committee member We already have two people donating
In an effort to improve communications $500 each for 2022 Scholarships, plus the
and facilitate quicker responses and ones I previously mentioned by Laurie
eliminate misunderstandings between Sales for Field events and $200 for Best
requests of the Committee and Board re- Junior at the National in 2022.
plies, the Committee asked for the Chair We need to add a request to the Board for
to be invited to attend Board meetings approval. We have some conflicting ver-
when there are questions on recommend- biage in the Junior Rules on membership
ed projects. for Juniors. It currently says: “Member-
John Bonner reminded the liaisons to ship status - Any youngster whose par-
communicate soon after meetings with ents hold a FAMILY membership or who
the Chairs of the committees they are li- holds a JUNIOR membership in the WCA
aisons for. If there is any uncertainty by is eligible to compete for Junior Handling
the liaison or the committee in what the awards.”
is being asked, then committee chairs are We have several family memberships
welcome to ask for an invitation to the with single parents, most likely some
meeting. with grandparents and grandchildren too.
Suggested change: "Any youngster
Judge’s Committee Chair: who is included in a Family member-
Stephanie Meyer ship or who holds a Junior membership
Email: [email protected] in the WCA is eligible to compete for
Judy Colan, Derek Beatty, Gale Young, Junior Handling awards."
Autumn Stewart-Zimmerman Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- prove the wording change suggested. 2nd
prove the Judge’s Education Committee by Jill Paige. Motion passed.
and Chair as submitted. 2nd by Julie Committee Chair: Barbara Taylor
Aune. Motion passed. Email: [email protected]
Laurie Sales, Suzanne Honeyman, Becca
Gardea.

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Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- Records Committee:
prove the Junior Committee and Chair Chair: Sandy West
as submitted. 2nd by Jill Paige. Motion Email: [email protected]
passed. BROM/FROM: Sandy West
Obedience Recorder: Terrie Borman
Field Committee, Field Recorder: Michael Swallop
submitted by Connie Nowell Traveling Trophies: Frank Sommer
The field committee would all like to be Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
reappointed. I have 10 committee mem- prove the Records Committee and Chair
bers now and will not recommend replac- as submitted. 2nd by Suzanne Honeyman.
ing members at this time. We work well Motion passed.
together and are proud of what we have
accomplished. Public Education Committee
Camille Rice, Derby Stipend auction co- Chair: Sara Renee Beaver
ordinator, submitted the following report: Email: [email protected]
This was an online fb group auction. The Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
auction was active for one week. On be- prove the Public Education Committee
half of the field committee, I’d like to and Chair as submitted. 2nd by Julie
thank everyone that donated items for Aune. Motion passed.
the auction. It was a success thanks to the
generous donors. Thanks to all that do- Hall of Fame Committee
nated shipping on their items, very much Chair: Judy Colan
appreciated there as well! Many thanks Email: [email protected]
go out to those who supported the auction Ken Wolford, Judy Thompson, Chris
as well! Grisell, Marge Davis, Ellen Grevatt
All auction items were bid on so all were Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
claimed. Total earned by auction was: prove the Hall of Fame Committee and
$2,322. Chair as submitted. 2nd by Frank Som-
With the money carried forward and what mer. Motion Passed.
was raised with the auction the Derby Sti-
pend will be fully funded again. Appointment of Board Liaisons to
Field Committee: Committees:
Chair: Connie Nowell National Field Trial Committee, Na-
Email: [email protected] tional Show Committee, National Per-
Mary Brown; Vice-Chair, Cam Rice; Sec- formance Committee: John Bonner
retary, Susan Wallace, Diane Vater, Dick
Wilber, Rodney Moon, Phil Letzo, Russ Futurity/Maturity Program,
Settell, Anne Taguchi, Shirley Nilsson, Photo Contest-Calendar: Vickie Mar-
Tina Lacey golis & Julie Aune
Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
prove the committee and chair as submit- Hall of Fame Committee, Lifetime
ted. 2nd by Suzanne Honeyman. Motion Achievement Committee:Wayne Cowles
passed.
Junior Committee: Sarah Chvilicek
Lifetime Achievement Committee:
Chair: Sandy West Membership Committee: Julie Aune
Email: [email protected]
Ellen Grevatt, Chris Grisell, Stephanie Communications Committee:
Tsantes, Bob Margolis, Tina Lacey Sarah Chvilicek, Frank Sommer

Motion made by Wayne Cowles to ap- Records Committee:
prove the Lifetime Achievement Commit- Robbe McAlexander & Julie Aune
tee and Chair as submitted. 2nd by Jill
Paige. Motion passed.

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Health Committee, Breeder Education The meeting recessed until 9 am
Committee, Judge’s Education Com- Friday Dec. 3, 2021
mittee, Public Education Committee,
Breeder Education Committee: Sarah Friday December 3, 2021 meeting was
Chvilicek, Billie Thompson, & Suzanne resumed at 9:02 a.m. CST. Attending
Honeyman the meeting in person were: President
John Bonner, Vice President Sarah Chvi-
Field Committee: Wayne Cowles & licek, Secretary Vickie Margolis. Direc-
Frank Sommer tors: Frank Sommer, Wayne Cowles, Jill
Paige, Julie Aune, & Suzanne Honeyman.
Companion Committee: Jill Paige Attending via teleconference: Director:
Billie Thompson. Executive Secretary
Discussion regarding reinstating the ad Ellen Dodge.
hoc companion committee. Suzanne Hon- Absent: AKC Delegate Judy Colan, Trea-
eyman has volunteered to write an email surer Robbe McAlexander
requesting an ad hoc committee to review
new venues/titles and incorporate into Old Business (continued):
some program of recognition.
Historical Committee: There is current-
Liaisons for the Communications Com- ly a position of History under the Records
mittee need to confirm if the current Chair tower of WCA Committees. This posi-
would like to stay on as chair. New Chairs tion needs to be better defined. As Liai-
for Membership and Breeder’s Education sons, Julie and Robbe will talk to Sandy
need to be found. West about the best way to maintain his-
torical data and items.
AKC Delegate: John Bonner will reach
out to Judy Colan to inquire if she is in- Western Field Futurity Trophy: Vickie
terested in continuing on as the WCA del- will get an updated quote from the trophy
egate to the AKC. maker and forward it to the board.

Motion made by Vickie Margolis to ap- New Business:
prove Carole Richards as AKC Gazette Magazine format was brought up. The
Correspondent. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. discussion was regarding changing the
Motion passed. size from 5.5 x 8.5 to standard industry
format. The liaisons will ask Bonnie
Motion made by Vickie Margolis to ap- Hill the pros and cons along with cost
prove Thomas & Stephanie Koehler as differences in changing format size. The
Liaisons to Germany. 2nd by Sarah Ch- membership will also be asked for input
vilicek. Motion passed. regarding changes in size.

Motion by Billie Thompson to approve The Judge’s Education video needs to be
Jan Hare as Web Master and Cindy updated before the next National in May
James-Moore as Assistant Web Master. of 2022. The board understands the video
2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. is used to show conformation judges the
job the Weimaraner was bred to do in the
Old Business: field and how the structure according to
Roush Estate: Decision regarding how the standard applies to that purpose.
funds will be allocated will be done at
a later time. The Treasurer (Robbe Mc- Ad hoc Field Futurity Program
Alexander) made the point that a small Committee: Chair Rodney Moon came
amount be set aside to satisfy any tax li- in to give an update and discuss the com-
ability that would come from the bequest mittees report.
amount. The committee was tasked with looking
into why Field Futurity entries and nom-

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inations are so low and recommending 3. Place full responsibility on the
possible fixes. Also, what might the fu- breeder to pay the nomination fee
ture be for Field Futurities. and forfeit.
a. Most new, young owners have
31 breeders were identified and each neither a full understanding of
committee member was assigned a num- what is being asked of them nor
ber of them to contact. do they know where to get the
information for participation.
The following were determined to be rea- b. Increase the fees to support a
sons for the low participation: greater payout for both breeder
1. First and foremost, the number of and owner.
c. Extend the time to nominate lit-
“field” breeders/litters is low ters from 30 to 60-90 days.
2. There is a lack of interest and/or
4. Decrease the number of Field Futu-
ability to participate in field trials rities to:
by the breeders and puppy owners. a. One, to be held at the NFT
Many are choosing and promoting b. Two, one to be held at the
other field venues for their young NFT and the other to rotate be-
dogs. tween the Eastern, Western and
3. A reluctance by owners to enter a Mid-America Classics
dog which is early in the breaking
process in a juvenile stake. We are 5. Allow for member owners of pup-
starting the breaking process much pies from non-nominated litters to
earlier in the dog’s life than we used nominate their individual puppies
to. for a reduced fee. This could in fact
4. There is less importance placed on generate more income if enough do
the prestige of a Futurity placement. it.
With little monetary incentive, many
don’t see the point of spending, (po- The Committee concluded with asking
tentially), thousands of dollars to the questions:
win $100 and a pewter dog trophy. What is the future of the Field Futurity
Program?
The committee then discussed various This generated a lot of discussion on the
possibilities to increase participation. committee. It begs the question, “What is
Among the possibilities presented to the the future of the breed?”
Board: The question was asked, “Why is the
1. Separate the Field Futurity Program Field Futurity only a field trial event?”
There were discussions on having a
from the Show Futurity Program: Walking Field Futurity, a Hunting Test
a. Breeders would have the op- type Field Futurity and a Versatile Dog
Futurity.
tion to nominate for the Show Breeders need to educate their puppy buy-
or Field Futurity, or for an in- ers, but are the Breeders educated in the
creased fee, for both. The eli- program, it’s purpose and how it works.
gibility age difference between Some feel that the Weimaraner was de-
show and field nominations veloped to be a, “gentleman’s hunting
would change, so would require companion”, therefore, a dog which is
going back to 2 separate pro- competitive in all-breed field trials is not
grams. being true to the breed’s purpose.
2. Re-define the Field Futurity eligibil-
ity ages A proposal was presented based on the
a. Run dogs younger and judge horse world, while there are some good
on an “all-age” puppy standard, points, and possibilities in the proposed
run the stake as the first of the program, it was based on much larger or-
trial with no birds planted. ganizations than what the WCA is. Cer-
b. Run dogs older and make this a
broke dog stake.

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tainly, a much better job can be done to the Board a previous email survey results

promote the field Weimaraner with breed- regarding the magazine for the Board to

ers, owners, and the public. review.

The Board is asking the committee and Review of Action Items
Board members to talk to some of the
breeders that are out there at the National There being no further business, Wayne
Field Trial for input and feedback. Cowles moved to adjourn. 2nd by Julie
Aune. Meeting adjourned.
Magazine Format: The Board discussed
possibly adopting a new format to a size Respectfully Submitted,
more consistent with other publications. Vickie Margolis
A few years back this subject was brought WCA Secretary
to the membership. John forwarded to

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WCA Breeder Referral

Expecting Puppies?

by Billie Thompson

A new litter of puppies fills us with excitement, hopes and dreams. It’s a perfect time to
take advantage of your WCA Breeder Referral service.
A few things you might like to know about this service.
• I do not screen inquiries. Instead, that is up to each individual breeder. Breeders

have individual preferences for selecting potential homes for their puppies.
• The greater number of inquiries comes from people wanting a well-bred puppy and

some have also done a little research on the breed.
• The majority of inquiries are from people that do not want to travel far for a pup,

though I encourage them to consider greater distances.
• The majority of inquiries indicate they want to obtain a puppy from a

reputable breeder.
• If no one has listed a litter in an area preferred by an inquiry, I give out contacts for

any local clubs nearby as well.
This service is available to all WCA members. Futurity litters are automatically placed on
the list. If your litter is not nominated, simply email your information to me to be placed
on the list.
Everyone is welcome to notify me as early as pregnancy is confirmed!
Your information should include - sire and dam, approximate due date, your city, state,
email and phone number.
Please send this information to [email protected].
Thank you, and best of luck with your litters!

Billie Thompson
WCA Breeder Referral • [email protected]

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Health

Debra Konkol

Chair of the WCA Health Committee

How SeasonYaoluArlPleetrgies Affect

Used with permission: Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine/May 26, 2020/
By Angela Nelson

Two Cummings School veterinary the lower side. Red and inflamed paw
dermatologists offer advice for owners skin is classic for environmental and food
of cats and dogs with environmental allergies. For a flea allergy, a dog likely
and flea allergies. develops lesions on the back, tail, hind,
thighs, and sometimes on the belly.”
The main allergy symptom for most pets In dogs, food or environmental allergies
is itchiness, but how it manifests and the may trigger an unpleasant side effect:
areas affected are different in cats and otitis, or inflammation in the ears. Most
dogs. dogs with environmental allergies have
otitis that is chronic and relapsing, said
With an uptick in pollen comes the Mendoza-Kuznetsova. But a flea allergy
torturous sneezing and watery eyes. alone usually doesn’t cause the condition.
Pets get seasonal allergies, too, but they
exhibit discomfort in different ways. In both cats and dogs, all that itching may
cause another unfortunate side effect:
Allergies are the most common cause of skin infections. If the skin is damaged or
skin issues in dogs and cats in Western broken, pets are exposed to an overgrowth
countries, said Ramón Almela, a of bacteria, which may lead to a bacterial
veterinary dermatologist at Cummings infection. The infection can be treated
School of Veterinary Medicine. The main with an antibiotic, though there’s a risk
symptom for most patients – itchiness – the bacteria could mutate and become
is the same. However, how this itchiness antibiotic-resistant.
manifests and the areas affected are
different in cats and dogs.

Almela said cats sometimes hide their
discomfort by scratching out of sight,
like under a bed or behind a couch. Also,
cats may overgroom instead of scratch,
and since cats are frequent groomers, you
may not notice the behavior as odd.

Dogs, meanwhile, make no such attempt An Itch That Needs Scratching
to hide when they’re itchy and often There are two main causes of seasonal
rub their backs against the carpet or allergies in pets: pollen and fleas/flea
couch. “Dogs may have itchiness on saliva. Pollen is more prominent at
the face and neck, and very commonly warmer times of the year, and the timing
they’ll lick their paws,” said Ekaterina
Mendoza-Kuznetsova, another veterinary
dermatologist at Cummings School. “If
the owner notices the dog is licking the
feet, especially between the toes, try to
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of symptoms depends on the pet and what die, the fewer bites they produce.
kind of pollen they are allergic to, said
Mendoza-Kuznetsova. “Some grasses and Finding Relief
trees have pollen season in the beginning If you notice that your pet seems
of the summer, some of them have pollen extraordinarily itchy, or if you notice
season at the end of the summer, so that skin lesions or hair loss, it’s time to take
would influence when exactly the patient your pet to the veterinarian. The sooner
will develop the most severe clinical the better, Almela said, as the prognosis
signs,” she said. and treatment can be easier and better
controlled in the early stages.
Fleas are also more common in warm
weather from spring to autumn, when The veterinarian likely will collect a
heat and humidity encourage flea eggs to patient medical history and conduct a
hatch quickly, mature, reproduce, and lay physical exam. If they suspect allergies,
even more eggs. However, flea allergy can they likely will recommend flea or tick
be a year-round problem as well. Your pet prevention or put your pet on a special
doesn’t have to be covered in fleas to have diet to rule out a food allergy.
a reaction. Some pets are hypersensitive
to fleas and react to just one bite, even if If the veterinarian suspects an
the flea is no longer present, and even if environmental allergy, there are
the pet had been treated previously with several treatments to help your pet feel
flea prevention. This can be confusing better. Almela said anti-inflammatory
for pet owners who believe that if they drugs such as steroids can help at the
can’t see a bunch of fleas then they aren’t beginning. Other possible treatments are
in the house or on the animal, Mendoza- immunotherapy, cyclosporine, topical
Kuznetsova said. steroids—or a combination thereof. If
immunotherapy is elected as a treatment,
Even indoor cats that never go outside the veterinarian will perform skin tests
can get fleas, as the insects make their to see what allergens your pet reacts to.
way into most houses on their own, on Those allergens can be included in an
the backs of other pets, or even on people allergy shot.
(albeit in small numbers).
“With immunotherapy, we are trying
Almela said all pets should be treated with to change the immune system reaction
flea prevention regardless of whether they and teach the immune system to behave
go outdoors. Flea control products do not normally,” said Mendoza-Kuznetsova. “It
prevent fleas from biting; rather, they kill is very safe and very targeted, but it has
the fleas once they bite. The quicker they disadvantages because it may take up to
a year to see if it is effective or not. And
we see response to immunotherapy only
in 60 to 70% of patients.”

If a year sounds like a long time for
your pet to suffer, there may be more
immediate ways to get itch relief, said
Almela. “It’s important to do some topical
treatments with shampoo and sprays to
restore the fatty acids in the skin barrier,
and sometimes we use antiseptic if there
is a secondary skin infection,” he said.

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Separation Anxiety in Pets:
Your Questions Answered

Used with permission from: University Of Illinois Veterinary Medicine
by: Crystal Munguia

Change is hard; be patient
Among the innumerable consequences of the nation sheltering in place during the
pandemic, perhaps one of the nicest was the surge in pet adoptions. But, as first-time
pet owners returned to their daily routine of work or school after an extended time
at home with their animal, some discovered that the change in routine led to signs of
separation anxiety in their pets.

Dr. Loukia Agapis teaches shelter medicine and serves as coordinator of international
programs at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She recently
answered questions new pet owners might have about separation anxiety, now that
their pet is more frequently left alone.

In a nutshell, she advises pet owners to make leaving fun, provide an enriched
environment, keep reunions low-key, train pets to be more independent, and seek
therapeutic medication if needed. Her biggest recommendation for transitioning to an
everyday work and school routine: Be patient.

What behaviors indicate a diagnosis of separation anxiety?
According to Dr. Agapis, signs of separation anxiety differ between cats and dogs.
The behaviors seen in dogs include: following their owner; pre-departure anxiety;
vocalization; destructive behavior, such as chewing and biting; inappropriate
elimination; pacing; frantic attempts to escape; self-destructive behavior; salivation;
vomiting; lack of appetite for no medical reason; and exuberant greeting when their
owner returns.

While the criteria for cat diagnosis has not been clearly defined, some behaviors
seen in cats with separation anxiety include: inappropriate urination or defecation
(often on personal items like clothing or the bed); excessive vocalization, such as
loud, persistent meowing; eating too fast or not at all; vomiting; excessive grooming;
destructiveness, such as shredding curtains or furniture with claws or knocking over
objects; and exuberant greeting when their owner returns.

Why do pets get anxious when we leave?
“Separation anxiety is particularly common among animals that have been rehomed
multiple times,” notes Dr. Agapis. “However, it can develop in any pet, no matter
their background. One study reported that 80 percent of dogs have elevated stress
hormones when left alone. Any disruption in routine may trigger anxiety in your
pet; examples include the loss of a companion, a geographical move, a change in the
owner’s schedule, or even a hospitalization.”

How do I know that my pet’s problem is due to separation anxiety?
Dr. Agapis stresses the importance of distinguishing between separation anxiety and
other behavioral problems. Many other conditions, such as barrier frustration, storm
phobias, lack of mental stimulation, destructive behaviors when a puppy is teething
(around 6 to 8 months of age), exploratory behavior, and underlying medical problems,
could be the cause of the behavior.

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“For example, your kitty may not be using the litter box all the time due to a bladder
problem—or because the litter box is not clean,” she says. To rule out medical causes,
owners should consult their veterinarian about the pet’s symptoms.

Many dogs with separation anxiety also have noise or thunderstorm phobia, which may
complicate the diagnosis and treatment. According to Dr. Agapis, separation anxiety is
a distress behavior that happens every time the dog is alone; the dog will not display
these behaviors in the owner’s presence. Noise and storm phobias, on the other hand,
arise in response to those triggers.

If I adopted an older pet, are they less prone to separation anxiety?
“In dogs, the onset of separation anxiety most commonly appears before 2 years of age.
Occurrence is less frequent as dogs get older,” says Dr. Agapis, “until they reach their
senior years, when age-related changes may make them feel more vulnerable.”
Don’t despair if your adoptee shows signs of separation anxiety, however! Dr. Agapis
says, “There are steps we can take. The prognosis for resolution is good if onset is
recent and owners are willing to work with their pet.”

Should I leave my pet in a crate or kennel while I am gone?
“Just like we don’t want to be confined to a closet or bathroom for several hours,
neither do our pets,” Dr. Agapis says. “We may allow them to be in a restricted area.
Choose an easily cleaned room, such as a kitchen. I recommend leaving the pet’s crate
open, with a soft bed and a toy inside, to provide a comfortable resting place during
the day.”

Is it possible to prevent damage
to my home without kenneling
my pet?
“Yes! It helps if pet owners create an
enrichment-filled environment that
appeals to the five senses,” advises Dr.
Agapis. “For example, consider putting
on video or audio streaming designed
to relax and entertain dogs. Give your
pet a great view of the outdoors so they
can watch birds and squirrels going by.
Get a variety of food-dispensing toys,
taste-enhanced toys, and puzzle toys
and give the pet access to the toy only
when you are out. The toy should be
picked up immediately upon your return. Rotate which toy you offer to keep the pet’s
interest up. You can also add novel scents, such as vanilla or other animal scents to the
toys. Lastly, feed your pet their morning meal right as you are leaving.”

What should be done before departures?
“At one time, owners were advised to desensitize their pet to cues that the owner was
about to leave, either by not following the same patterns before leaving or by avoiding
the pet when departing,” says Dr. Agapis. “Often, however, pets quickly learn our new
departure cues.”

Dr. Agapis has little confidence in the strategy of gradually increasing the length of
time the owner is away. “This is very time-consuming and, once again, the intervention
often fails,” she says.

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“To me the best advice is to provide exercise to your pet in the morning and withhold
breakfast until you depart. Pet owners should also act happy as they are leaving. Do
not communicate your sadness or worry to your pet.”

How do I behave towards my pet if I come home to a mess?
According to Dr. Agapis, owners should never punish their pet for bad behavior that
occurred while the owner was away.

My pet is okay with me running
to the store for 30 minutes. Does
that mean my pet will not have
separation anxiety when I leave
the house for 8 hours?
“Most dogs with separation anxiety
display those behaviors within minutes
of being left alone,” says Dr. Agapis.
“However, doggy day care, boarding at
veterinary clinic, or accompanying the
owner to work should be considered
as an alternative to routinely leaving a
dog home alone for an extended time.
In Sweden, it is actually illegal to leave
your dog home alone for over 6 hours.

“Cats demonstrate separation anxiety primarily when their owners are away for a few
days, not during the typical workday. During extended absences, cats may benefit from
a professional pet sitter stopping by twice daily for play sessions or even for overnight
stays.”

My pet was fine when I left for work, but when I came back, she did not
want to be away from me. Should I discourage this behavior?
“What pet owners do when they are home is key. That is the time we can teach our pets
to be more independent,” advises Dr. Agapis “You do not want to feed into your pet’s
problem. Ignore demanding, attention-seeking behavior and reward calm, independent
behavior. Provide plenty of exercise and off-leash time for dogs. An additional step
is to get your pet off your bed at night and, instead, have them sleep in a bed next to
yours.”

When should I consider drug therapy for dogs? Cats?
“Separation anxiety is a reason people relinquish dogs to an animal shelter. I would
encourage owners who have exhausted other approaches to speak with a veterinarian
or veterinary behaviorist about possible medications for your pet to aid your efforts to
relieve this common problem. Medication may only be needed for a temporary period
to get over a hump.”

Are there alternatives to drug therapy?
“Synthetic pheromones may help. Acupuncture may be a useful alternative as well, but
more research is needed in this area,” says Dr. Agapis.

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Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club, Inc
Specialty and Sweepstakes
October 22, 2021
Wilmington, OH

Once again, we enjoyed the lovely Roberts Centre site with many beautiful
Weimaraners! Thank you to our judges and a heartfelt thank you to our participants
for bringing a major.

A special thank you to our members who give their time in making our specialty shows
a success.

Sweepstakes-PM Making A Splash (GCHS Poet N
Judge: Cindy Gootee Arokats Pretzels For Breakfast JH
BN RN x CH Image’s Country Girl
Dogs, 6-9 months Shake It For Me) b/Cindy James-
1. Shannondale’s Duke of Earl Moore & Jan Hare, o/Jan Hare,
Mark Miller, Cindy James-Moore
(Shannondale’s You Can Call Me
Al JH x CH Shannondale’s N Bitches, 6-9 months
Camelot’s Northern Lights JH) , b/ 1. Breica’s Rhythm N Rhyme
Allyson Chaney & Teresa Evans, o/
Rudy & Kellie Vogt & Teresa Evans (Silhouette’s Spellbound x Breica’s
It’s a Little Dirty) b/Caley Roberts,
Dogs, 9-12 months Jessica Mendez, o/Caley Roberts &
1. CH Luxe N Camelot’s Best of Both Jessica Mendez
Worlds (CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled 2. Rickmar’s N Owen’s I Won’t
Beyond Words x GCHS Camelot’s Follow Blindly-True (Silhouette’s
Luxe the Glass Slipper Fits JH), b/o Spellbound x Silhouettes Love
Julie Aune & Sue Thomas Potion Number Nine) b/Rick &
Marcia Zipser, o/Marianne Owens
Dogs, 12-18 months 3. Foxfire’s An Solus UR AIG
1. Zauberhaft American Dream (GCH Greyhaus (GCHB Unity’s BZyfeet
Food Hair Day x CH Foxfire’s
Josh to Shine of Fairy Wings Midnight On The Isle of Skye) b/
SH x CH Greyborn’s Celestial Amy Fast, o/Alyse Henderson &
Total Eclipse To Zauberhaft) b/ Amy Fast
Linda Swanson, R. Sanborn, P.
Christopher M. Nowacki, o/Sue Bitches, 9-12 months
Wilkie & Linda Swanson 1. Silberkinder N Saga Step BTW
2. GCH Versa N’ Koping Frankly
MY Aim Is True (GCH Koping The Stones to Aletna (NFC Snake
Win’Weim Say It’s True BN RA Breaks Saga V Reiteralm x GCH
NAP NJP x GCHG Versa N’ Prism Silberkinder Shake It Off) b/Susan
Frankly My Dear JH) b/Rosmarie & Wallace & Mary Brown, o/Nicole
Ross Adams, o/Rosemarie Adams Young & Susan Wallace

Dogs, 18-24 months Bitches, 12-18 months
1. Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine 1. Zauberhaft American Girl (GCH

(GCHP Silhouette’s Spellbound x Josh To Shine of Fairy Wings
GCH Camelot’s Jubilee SH x CH Greyborn’s Celestial
Celebration b/Skip Elliott & Sue Total Exlipse To Zauberhaft) b/
Thomas, o/Janice McGowan Linda Swanson, R. Sanborn, P.
2. CH Image’s N About Time’s Christopher, M. Nowacki o/Lynn

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Stacey & Michelle Nowacki Winners Dog
2. Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute (CH • Shannondale’s Duke Of Earl
Reserve Winners Dog
Britannia Caballero De Plata CD JH • Silhouettes Chancellor’s Magic JH
x GCH Silverhoney’s Southern Girl
JH NA NAJ OAP OPJ SCN SEN
TKI) b/Suzanne Honeyman, Jay &
Rachel Silverman, o/Rachel & John
Parker

Best In Sweepstakes
• Shannondale’s Duke Of Earl
Best Opposite Sweeps
• Zauberhaft American Girl

WINNERS DOG
Shannondale’s Duke of Earl
(Shannondale’s You Can Call Me Al JH x CH

Shannondale’s N Camelot’s Northern Lights JH)

BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES Bitches, 6-9 months
Shannondale’s Duke of Earl 1. Foxfire’s An Solus UR AIG
(Shannondale’s You Can Call Me Al JH x CH
Shannondale’s N Camelot’s Northern Lights JH) Greyhaus (given)
2. Rickmar’s N Owen’s I Won’t
Regular Classes - AM
Judge: Nancy Liebes Follow Blindly-True (given)
3. Breica’s Rhythm N Rhyme (given)
Dogs, 6-9
1. Shannondale’s Duke of Earl (given) Bitches, 9-12 months
1. Silberkinder N Saga Step BTW The
Dogs, Bred by Exhibitor
1. Zauberhaft’s Coast to Coast Stones To Aletna (given)

RN CGC, (CH Orion’s Jaeger Bitches, 12-18
V Reiteralm CD TD MH x CH 1. Angenehm’s I Don’t Need A Crown
Zauberhaft’s Starry Eyed Willow
Rose CA CGC) b/Brenda & Les At Greyhaus (CH Silversmith
Bonifas & Michelle Nowacki, o/ Flying Eagle RN x CH Foxfire’s
Michelle & Stan Nowacki Speed Queen of Angenehm CD JH)
b/Susanne Purchase & Amy Fast, o/
Open Dogs Alyse Henderson & Amy Fast
1. Silhouettes Chancellor’s Magic 2. Silversmith Sweetland of Liberty
JH (CH Ann’s Magic Von Der CGC (GCH Graymatter’s BBQ
Reiteralm x CH Weissenberg Salsa Baked Beans JH x GCH
Sally) b/Cindy Cassidy, o/Lisa Ware Silversmith Fly Me To The Moon
2. Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine MH) b/Jill & Drew Williamson & E.
(given) Lamberson, o/Deborah Deangelis
3. Zauberhaft American Girl (given)
4. Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute
(given)

Bitches, Bred by Exhibitor
1. Breica’s Locked Out of Heaven

(GCHS WinWeim Koping TBird V
Nani x CH Breica Nani
Story of the Year) b/J. Mendez

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Cervera & B. Doub, o/Jessica Judges AOM
Mendez Cervera, B. Doub, R. • GCHB Country Star’s Ice Cream
Mendez Cervera
Dreams (GCHS Waybacks Sam I
Bitches, Open Am x CH Country Stars Scarlett) b/
1. Regina K’s Hopes of Fairy Wings Sue & Damon Lumpkins, o/Mary &
JP (GCHG Trifar’s Earth’s Shelters Andrew Sherick
of Moonstone JH x Aileen of Fairy
Wings JP) b/Tomoyuki Funahashi,
o/Julie Aune
2. Kristen’s One Big Surprise for
Anneliese (CH Kristen’s Enticing
Perfection x CH Kristen’s CH
Kristen’s That Magic Moment) b/o
Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard

Winners Bitch BEST OF BREED
• Regina K’s Hopes of Fairy Wings JP GCHB Greyborn’s Belle Starr
Reserve Winners Bitch (CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Words x
• Foxfire’s An Solus UR AIG
GCHP Doc’s Greyborn North Star of Acadia
Greyhaus
BROM)
Best of Breed
• GCHB Greyborn’s Belle Starr

(CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled
Beyond Words x GCHP Doc’s
Greyborn North Star of Acadia
BROM) b/Rachelle Sanborn &
Paul Christopher, o/R. Sanborn, M.
Hunter, P. Christopher

Best Opposite Sex BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
• GCHG Moonstone’s Silver Bullet GCHG Moonstone’s Silver Bullet Explorer JH

Explorer JH CGC TKP (GCHB CGC TKP
Moonstone’s Pur Magic JH NF (GCHB Moonstone’s Pur Magic JH NF NAJ NASD
NAJ NASD V CGC Brom x CH
Moonstone’s Takin’ The High Road V CGC Brom x CH Moonstone’s Takin’ The High
Brom) b/Barbara Cook, o/ Cheryl
Harner Road Brom)

Select Dog
• GCHS Luxe The Grand Illusion

JH (GCH Josh To Shine Of Fairy
Wings JH x CH Luxe Ridge of The
Valkyries JH) b/o Julie Aune

Select Bitch

• CH Breica’s It’s A Little Dirty (GCH

Nani’s So What x GCH Breica’s

Ain’t That A Btch) b/Jessica &

Brenda Doub, o/Caley Roberts, Alan

Malnor, Jessica Doub SELECT DOG

Best of Winners GCHS Luxe The Grand Illusion JH
• Rigina K’s Hopes of Fairy Wings JP (GCH Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings JH x CH Luxe

Ridge of The Valkyries JH)

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Bitches 12-18 months
1. Silversmith Sweetland of Liberty

CGC (given)
2. Angenehm’s I Don’t Need A Crown

At Greyhaus (given)
3. Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute

(given)
4. Zauberhaft American Girl (given)

BEST OF WINNERS Bitches, BBE
Regina K’s Hopes of Fairy Wings JP 1. Breica’s Locked Out of Heaven
(GCHG Trifar’s Earth’s Shelters of Moonstone JH
(given)
x Aileen of Fairy Wings JP)
Bitches Open
1. Kristen’s One Big Surprise For

Anneliese (given)

Regular Classes – PM Winners Bitch
Judge: JoAnne Buehler • Breica’s Rhythm N Rhyme
Reserve Winners Bitch
Dogs, 6-9 months • Breica’s Locked Out Of Heaven
1. Shannondale’s Duke of Earl (given)
Best of Breed
Dogs, 12-18 months • GCH Versa N’ Koping Frankly MY
1. Zauberhaft American Dream (given)
Aim Is True (GCH Koping Win'weim
Dogs, BBE Say It's True, BN RA NAP NJP x
1. Zauberhaft’s Coast To Coast RN GCHG Versa N' Prism Frankly My
Dear, JH NSD)
CGC (given)
Best Opposite Sex
Dogs, Open • GCHB Country Star’s Ice Cream
1. Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine
Dreams
(given)
2. Silhouette’s Do You Believe In Select Dog
• GCHG Moonstone’s Silver Bullet
Magic JH (CH Ann’s Magic Von Der
Reiteralm x CH Weissenburg Salsa Explorer JH CGC TKP (given)
Sally) b/Cindy Cassidy, o/Lisa Ware
Select Bitch
Winners Dog • GCHB Greyborn’s Belle Starr
• Shannondale’s Duke of Earl
Reserve Winners Dog (given)
• Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine
Best of Winners
• Shannondale’s Duke of Earl

Bitches, 6-9 months Judges Award of Merit
1. Breica’s Rhythm N Rhyme (given) • Breica’s Rhythm N Rhyme (given)
2. Rickmar’s N Owen’s I Won’t Follow

Blindly-True (given)
3. Foxfire’s An Solus UR AIG Greyhaus

(given)

Bitches 9-12 months
1. Silberkinder N Saga Step BTW The

Stones To Aletna (given)

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BEST OF BREED SELECT DOG
GCH Versa N' Koping Frankly My Aim Is GCHG Moonstone’s Silver Bullet Explorer JH

True CGC TKP
(GCH Koping Win'weim Say It's True, BN RA NAP (GCHB Moonstone’s Pur Magic JH NF NAJ NASD
NJP x GCHG Versa N' Prism Frankly My Dear, JH
V CGC Brom x CH Moonstone’s Takin’ The High
NSD)
Road Brom)

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX SELECT BITCH
GCHB Country Star’s Ice Cream Dreams GCHB Greyborn’s Belle Starr
(GCHS Waybacks Sam I Am x CH Country Stars (CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Words x

Scarlett) GCHP Doc’s Greyborn North Star of Acadia

BROM)

BEST OF WINNERS
Shannondale’s Duke of Earl
(Shannondale’s You Can Call Me Al JH x CH
Shannondale’s N Camelot’s Northern Lights JH)

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2021 MID AMERICA
FIELD CLASSIC

November 8, 2021 to Conclusion
P3 Ranch, Hubbard, TX

Submitted by: Rodney Moon

The Grand Open Limited All-Age kicked off the 2021 MAC with but 5 dogs in the
stake. The day dawned clear, cool and sunny with an 8 AM breakaway.

Grand Open Limited All Age (5 starters)
Judges: David Downing & Charlie Collier

Brace 1:
Graf (Tom Koehler) & Otto (Chuck Cooper)
Strong breakaway by both dogs. Moments later they are found just over the first rise
both conducting their morning constitutionals. Moving on Otto powered straight to
the front while Graf took the tree-line on the left. At the 8 minute mark Graf comes
to the front matching Otto. Otto then disappeared with Chuck calling to him only to
reappear from the left rear quarter heading towards the pond in the valley bottom. Graf
worked diligently to the front searching for scent. At 23 minutes Graf is found standing
somewhat loosely off to the right. Tom immediately relocates Graf who tightens up and
birds are produced, all in order. Otto was not handling kindly for Chuck, but the pro
managed to keep his dog to the front. Graf is found standing at 36 minutes but despite
a relocation no birds are produced. At 48 minutes Otto is standing to the right of the
trail. Numerous relocations failed to produce a bird and the apparently over pressured
Otto sat on point ending his day. Graf finished the hour.

Brace 2:
Lambeau (Bryan Reynolds) & Dillon (Frank Sommer)
The dogs were broken away in a low brush broom weed stretch slowing their take
offs. Both dogs worked to the front with Lambeau taking the tree-line right of course
and Dillon moving straight ahead. At the 15 minute mark both dogs are standing when
a bird goes up putting Lambeau in hot pursuit – done for the day. Dillon remained
staunch curiously watching the race. Frank fired and moved Dillon on. Dillon continued
working steadily to the front and was rewarded with finds at the 40, 52 and 59 minute
marks. A steady and consistent though somewhat short run today for Dillon.

Brace 3
Lucky (Chuck Cooper) & Bye
Running alone, Lucky worked diligently to the front and was found standing a small
covey of birds at 6 minutes. Lucky carded birds at 13, 20, 32 and 48 minutes. While
Lucky’s style was somewhat wanting today his bird finding prowess was noteworthy.
Lucky finished the hour.

Call Backs: Graf, Dillon, Lucky
Both Graf and Dillon pointed and remained steady through wing, shot and fall of the
call back chukars. Lucky broke before being sent by his handler.

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Placements:
1. Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels (2XNFC FC Unserhund von Sieger, FROM,

HOF x Brymar's Do the Math v Reiteralm) b/Amanda Thornton & David Reynolds
o/Thomas Koehler h/Tom Koehler
2. NAFC FC AFC WestWeim's Dodge City's Marshal-Trax von Edelweiss (NFC FC
AFC Snake Breaks Lutz Deluna v Reiteralm x GAFC FC AFC WestWeim's CJ
Trax v. Reiteralm, JH, NRD) b/Rebecca & Curtis Fockler & Shirley Nilsson o/
Cydney Hansen & Frank Sommer h/Frank Sommer
3. Withheld
4. Withheld

Grand Open Limited All Age
Winner
GRAF
Brymar Unser Graf von
Braunfels
Shown here with: Charlie Collier,
Tom Koehler, Bryan Reynolds,
David Downing

Amateur Gun Dog Placements
Shown here:
Charlie Collier, Tom Koehler,
Bryan Reynolds, Frank Sommer,
Chuck Cooper, David Downing

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Amateur Gun Dog (10 starters)
Judges: Bret Lindback & Charlie Collier

Brace 1:
Graf & Gabby
Both dogs broke away nicely. Graf was seen under a bird at 2 minutes. Continuing by
herself, Gabby was under a bird at 7.

Brace 2:
Charlie & Dillon
Both dogs had nice forward races. Charlie had bird work at 22 and 27. Dillon had
birds at 14 and 23 with a stop to flush at 19 and a well handled honor at 27.

Brace 3:
Maga & Sally
Maga had a nice forward gundog race with well mannered finds at 9, 14 and 29. Sally
had a slower race with a find at 10 but failed to honor Maga at the 14 minute mark.

Brace 4:
Paxton & Deke
Paxton ran a gundog race but only had a non-productive at 15. Deke ran a nice race
with a find at 7, a stop to flush at 11 and honored Paxton at 15 through his non-
productive.

Brace 5:
Rhyme & Spur
Rhyme ran a short gundog race but went birdless. Spur was out front hunting and
scored a bird at 28.

Placements:
1. Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again (Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels

x CH Brymar's SixPack Challenger v Pendar) b/o David Reynolds & Penny
Hoffman h/Justin Buehring
2. NAFC FC AFC WestWeim's Dodge City's Marshal-Trax von Edelweiss (NFC
FC AFC Snake Breaks Lutz Deluna v Reiteralm x GAFC FC AFC WestWeim's
CJ Trax v. Reiteralm, JH, NRD) b/Rebecca & Curtis Fockler & Shirley Nilsson
o/Cydney Hansen & Frank Sommer h/Frank Sommer
3. CH Brymar's Sixpack 'cuda, NRD (CH Brymar's Ode An Das Haus Der
Reiteralm, SDX, NRD, V, BROM x Brymar's Hemi Cuda) b/David Reynolds h/
Bryan Reynolds
4. Withheld

Amateur Gun Dog Winner Amateur Gun Dog Placements
MAGA Shown here:

Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again Charlie Collier, Bryan Reynolds, Frank
Shown here with: Bret Lindback: Charlie Sommer, Wayne Cowles, Bret Lindback,
Collier, Tom Koehler, Bryan Reynolds.
Tom Koehler

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Open Gun Dog (13 starters)
Judges: Timothy Hidalgo & TJ Martin Hidalgo

Brace 1:
Lucky & Paxton
Lucky and Paxton had a divided find at 12. Lucky failed to back at the 25 minute
mark. Paxton had a find at 7 and the divided at 12 with a non-productive at 25.

Brace 2:
Charlie & Squigley
Charlie and Squigley shared a find at 9. Charlie honored nicely at 19 and had nice
finds at 34 and 40. Along with the divided find at 9, Squigley had a non-productive
ate 19 and a mannerly find at 32.

Brace 3:
Nitro & Otto
Nitro had a find at 10 but came up lame and was picked up by his handler. Otto ran a
big race with a find at 36 with a little too much movement for the judges taste.

Brace 4:
Deke & Spur
Deke ran a nice gundog race with a shared stop flush at 13, a non-productive at 37
and a well mannered find at 39. Spur ran a very nice forward race with the shared
stop to flush at 13 and nice finds at 31 and 33.

Brace 5
Sally & Maga
Sally ran a short sundog race, but failed to honor and was ordered up at 19. Maga ran
a nice race with an non productive at 19 and well mannered finds at 39 and 44.

Brace 6:
Rhyme & Turbo
Rhyme ran a nice gundog race with a find at 8, a very nice covey at 18 and a well
handled Stop to flush at 32. Turbo failed to honor at 8 and was picked up.

Brace 7:
Graf & Bye
Graf ran a nice, yet birdless race with only a non-productive on the day at 13.

Placements:
1. FC AFC Jaas N Silverthorn's Gleaming Spur (FC Jaas Gambel Quail Of Harwil

x Silverthorn's Legend Of The Grey Ghost) b/Garth White o/ Wayne Cowles h/
Wayne Cowles
2. Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again (Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels
x CH Brymar's SixPack Challenger v Pendar) b/o David Reynolds & Penny
Hoffman h/Bryan Reynolds
3. CH Southpaw N Regen's Preacher Man, CDX, RD, V (Southpaw's Ottercreek
Takin It N' Stride x Southpaw's Windzwept v Kasamar, CD, JH, NSD) b/
Meredith Wadsworth & Dawn Clemons o/Pat Gannon & Anne Tyson h/Pat
Gannon
4. Brooksburgs N Westends Surfs Up (CH Brymar’s Ode An Das Haus Der
Reiteralm, SDX, NRD, V, BROM x Brooksburg’s Catching Fire) b/Julianne
Brooks o/Myron & Debra Meifert h/Chuck Cooper

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Open Gun Dog Winner
SPUR
JAAS N Silverthorn's Gleaming
Spur
Shown here with: TJ Hidalgo,
Wayne Cowles, Bryan Reynolds,
Tim Hidalgo

Open Gun Dog Placements
Shown here:
TJ Hidago, Wayne Cowles,
Bryan Reynolds, Pat Gannon,
Chuck Cooper, Frank Sommer,
Tim Hidago

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REMINDER to local clubs:
We want to see and hear all about your events! Sharing the info with us allows us to
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want to read about your event and see images FROM your events!
When submitting your club's results for any event (field, hunt, show, obedience, agility,
scent etc) please make sure to use the WCA result submission layout and include photos
that are labeled clearly for your event.
There is a results submission flyer to help the club learn what is needed to make your
submissions easy. Email the editor if you need a copy. [email protected]

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22002211 MMIIDD AAMMEERRIICCAA FFIIEELLDD CCLLAASSSSIICC
OOPPEENN GGUUNN DDOOGG WWIINNNNEERR

Spur

'FC AFC JAAS N Silverthorn s Gleaming Spur

Sire: FC JAAS Gambel Quail Of Harwil

'Dam: Silverthorn s Legend Of The Grey Ghost

Breeder: Garth White
Owner/Handler: Wayne Cowles

22002211 WWEESSTTEERRNN FFIIEELLDD CCLLAASSSSIICC
OOPPEENN GGUUNN DDOOGG WWIINNNNEERR

Radar

Trax Search Engine

'Sire: Jake s Tanka Siyosuka Ganohaldohi

Dam: FC Reiteralm Legacy von Trax
Breeders: Shirley A Nilsson & Megan Bastien

Owner: Marilyn Black
Handler: Todd Yamamoto

Weimaraner Club of America
Western Field Classic & Field Futurity

November 21, 2021 to Conclusion
Paulden, AZ

Hosted by: Chairman, John Nelssen & Secretary, Holly McKnight-Nelssen

The 2021 Weimaraner Field Classic is in the Books, with what has to be the smallest
crew in our Western history. Thank you to the small band of dedicated people and their
dogs who traveled near & far!

A special thanks to just a few: Holly you managed to pull off another classy event.
Arizona Pro Trainer, Todd Yamamoto for delivering half the entry, Reese Lane was
our go to man for any job, Dave Schafnit our bird master, no-one ever waited on birds
and our WCA BOD member Frank Sommer was always around to lend a helping hand.

No trial happens without judges and we had two Good ones: Clint Matthews, a German
Shorthaired man with National caliber dogs to his credit and John Beauchamp, the
well respected long tail man, who stepped in at the last minute to replace Lance Ayers.

Apologies for the abbreviated scribing job, we were just a bit shorthanded! Some
braces were re-arranged to expedite the running of this trial.

Open All Age (4 starters – 1pt)
Judges: Clint Matthews & John Beauchamp

Brace 1:
Radar (Todd Yamamoto) & Dillon (Frank Sommer)
Brace 2:
Thor (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye
Brace 3:
X (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Frank Sommer’s dog, Dillon was the standout dog, giving us a big show. A nice win for
a nice dog. Only the Championship was awarded, all other placements were withheld.

1. “Dillon” - NAFC FC AFC WestWeim's Dodge City's Marshal-Trax von Edelweiss
(NFC FC AFC Snake Breaks Lutz
Deluna v Reiteralm x GAFC FC AFC
WestWeim's CJ Trax v. Reiteralm, JH,
NRD) b/Rebecca & Curtis Fockler &
Shirley Nilsson o/Cydney Hansen &
Frank Sommer h/Frank Sommer

2. Withheld
3. Withheld
4. Withheld

Open All Age Winner
NAFC FC AFC WestWeim’s Dodge City’s

Marshal-Trax von Edelweiss
With Frank Sommer & judges

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Open Puppy (5 starters – 1pt)
Judges: John Beauchamp & Clint Matthews
Brace 1:
Rexx (Marilyn Black) & Booker (Todd Yamamoto)
Brace 2:
Tank (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye
Brace 3:
Wyatt (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye
Brace 4:
Pink (Dave Schafnit) & Bye
As always, the puppies have the most fun. Five youngsters showed their stuff, when the
dust settled Pink, handled by Dave Schafnit took the blue, second went to Tank with
Todd Yamamoto, third to Wyatt with Todd and Marilyn Black handling her boy Rexx
to a respectable fourth.
1. “Pink”’ - Touchstone’s Rose Of The Wild Bunch (NAFC FC AFC Snake Breaks

Sgt Schultz, FROM, HOF x Touchstone’s Let’s Dive In) b/o Anne Taguchi h/Dave
Schafnit
2. “Tank” - Knight N' Lane's Traveling Wingman (DC Knight-n-Reiteralm's
Heartland Flyer x Donamoor's Trax Be Nimble) b/Holly McKnight & John
Nelssen o/Reese Lane & Holly McKnight h/Todd Yamamoto
3. “Wyatt” - Graenit's White Sands Wyatt Trax (Southpaw's Ottercreek Idle Low x
CH Trax Seventh Sister v Graenit) b/Esteri & George Hinman o/Brandie Birchfield
& Esteri Hinman h/Todd Yamamoto
4. “Rexx” - Knight N' Trax King Of Hearts (Same as #2) o/Marilyn Black & Shirley
Nilsson h/Todd Yamamoto

Holly McKnight, Todd Yamamoto, Reese Lane, Judges: Clint Matthews & John Beauchamp

Trophies created by, Lisa Shapiro @ Weimar Design Studios. Thank you, Lisa for your
talent & your love for our Weimaraners!

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WCA Field Futurity (5 starters - non regular)
Judges: John Beauchamp & Clint Matthews

Brace 1:
Temu (Carly Devine) & Larkin (Todd Yamamoto)
Brace 2:
Covey (Julia Pond) & Atlas (Todd Yamamoto)
Brace 3:
Claire (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye
First & Second failed to impress our judges. Remaining placements awarded with
shorter runs. Third to Claire & fourth to Larkin, both handled by Todd Yamamoto.

1. Withheld
2. Withheld
3. “Claire” - Donamoor’s Trax be Quick (Trax Edenrock Start Me Up, RE, TDX, V

x CH Donamoor’s Trax In Winter Snow, MH, NRD, V) b/o Maureen Conley h/
Todd Yamamoto
4. “Larkin” - Graenit’s A Lark in the Woods von Trax (Silver Rain’s Traxi Driver x
CH Trax Seventh Sister v Graenit) b/Esteri & George Hinman o/Marilyn Black &
Esteri Hinman h/Todd Yamamoto

Open Gun Dog (10 Starters - 2pts)
Judges: Clint Matthews & John Beauchamp

Brace 1: Below:
Open Gun Dog Winner
Avy (Stacie Roberts) & Bullet (Michelle Evens)
Trax Search Engine
Brace 2: With Todd Yamamoto & judges
X (Todd Yamamoto) & Covey (Julia Pond)
Brace 3:

Socks (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Brace 4:

Tazer (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Brace 5:

Radar (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Brace 6:

Mavis (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Brace 7:

Thor (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Brace 8:

Zuma (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye

Some very nice races but in the end only two dogs were clean enough to be called back.
Radar ran a wide race, multiple bird finds and a clean call back winning the stake. X
ran a bit shorter of a race with a clean retrieve awarding her third. Both dogs were
handled by Todd Yamamoto.

1. “Radar” - Trax Search Engine (CH Jake’s Tanka Siyosuka Ganohaldohi x FC
Reiteralm Legacy von Trax) b/Shirley Nilsson & Megan Bastien o/Marilyn Black
h/Todd Yamamoto

2. Withheld
3. “X” - Brymar N’ Touchstone’s Los Angeles (2xNFC FC Unserhund von Sieger,

FROM, HOF x Brymar’s Do the Math v Reiteralm) b/Amanda Thornton & David
Reynolds o/Jeffrey Toms & Anne Taguchi h/Todd Yamamoto
4. Withheld

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Open Derby (4 Starters – 1 pt)
Judges: John Beauchamp & Clint Matthews
Brace 1:
Wyatt (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye
Brace 2:
Brooker (Todd Yamamoto) & Bye
Brace 3:
Claire (Todd Yamamoto) & Pink (Dave Schafnit)
That Darn withheld took first. Pink & Dave scored with a second, Claire with a third
and Wyatt a fourth, handled by Todd Yamamoto.
1. Withheld
2. “Pink” - Touchstone’s Rose Of The Wild Bunch (NAFC FC AFC Snake Breaks

Sgt Schultz, FROM, HOF x Touchstone’s Let’s Dive In) b/o Anne Taguchi h/Dave
Schafnit
3. “Claire” - Donamoor’s Trax Be Quick (Trax Edenrock Start Me Up, RE, TDX,
V x CH Donamoor’s Trax In Winter Snow, MH, NRD V) b/o Maureen Conley h/
Todd Yamamoto
4. “Wyatt” - Graenit's White Sands Wyatt Trax (Southpaw's Ottercreek Idle Low x
CH Trax Seventh Sister v Graenit) b/Esteri & George Hinman o/Brandie Birchfield
& Esteri Hinman h/Todd Yamamoto

Open Derby Placements

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Amateur Gun Dog (6 starters – 1pt)
Judges: John Beauchamp & Clint Matthews
Brace 1:
Dillon (Frank Sommer) & Socks (Anabel Schafnit)
Brace 2:
Luther (Holly McKnight) & Bullet (Michelle Evens)
Brace 3:
Covey (Julia Pond) & Avy (Stacie Roberts)
Was a fun one to watch, that Good dog Dillon took Frank on a multi bird trip around
the course, in doing so he punched the ticket for the blue. Second was withheld. Stacie
Roberts with Avy received a very nice third for their hard work and Anabel Schafnit
with Socks made good for the trip with a respectable fourth.
1. “Dillon” - NAFC FC AFC WestWeim's Dodge City's Marshal-Trax von

Edelweiss (NFC FC AFC Snake Breaks Lutz Deluna v Reiteralm x GAFC FC
AFC WestWeim's CJ Trax v. Reiteralm, JH, NRD) b/Rebecca & Curtis Fockler &
Shirley Nilsson o/Cydney Hansen & Frank Sommer h/Frank Sommer
2. Withheld
3. “Avy” - CH Trax Powder Hound, RN, JH, OA, NAJ, OF, ACT2, CGC, TKI, V
(GCH CH Trax Blaise Pascal, JH, BROM x DC Pm Trax Day Tripper, VCD1,
TDX, OA, OAJ, OF, CGC, VX3, BROM) b/ Judy Owen & Shirley Nilsson o/h
Stacie Roberts
4. “Socks” - CH Trax Business Time, SH, SDX, NRD, V (GCH CH Breica's Extreme
Exposure, JH, CA, CGC, NSD, NRD, V x GCH CH Trax Tour De Force, VCD1,
BN, RE, MH, OAP, OFP, CA, CGC, NSD, NRD, VX2) b/Sarah Jones & Shirley
Nilsson o/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones h/Anabel Schafnit

Amateur Gun Dog Placements

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WEIMARANERS AT WORK

Used with permission
by: Sandy Jordan, Larimer County Search and Rescue

[email protected]

Brock (CH Foxfire Going For
Broke, JH CGC) and his partner
Sandy Jordan are members of
Larimer County Search and Rescue,
CO. Certified by Search and
Rescue Dogs of the United States
in Wilderness Air Scent and Human
Remains Detection, this K9 team
regularly responds to missions
along the front range of Colorado.

Brock is first and foremost a family
member. He and Sandy train
together at the LCSAR weekly
training sessions and the weekly
trainings with SARDUS handlers.
Beyond the agency certification
process training is ongoing.

Wilderness searching in our mountain environments is often extremely stressful on
a dog’s body. Sandy leads Brock through a protocol of physical training exercises
several times each week. This portion of his training is designed to maintain core
strength, balance, body awareness, and generally reduce the chance of field injury.

Canine teams are often dispatched to help find lost people in urban and wilderness
settings. A canine team can search an area in a fraction of the time it takes only foot
searchers. In the event that the person Brock finds is unresponsive, he has been taught
to return to Sandy and bark. Then he leads her to the person in need.

Brock likes to play with toys at home, but he prefers a high quality food reward when
he works. Sandy’s job is to cook, pack, and carry that reward on all trainings and
missions. Even if a mission does not result in a find, Brock has a “party in the car” to
acknowledge his work.

In 2021 Brock successfully located a deceased subject under 7” of snow,
indicated the location of a deceased subject in a shallow pond, and indicated
on the remains of a deceased subject in the mountains of Larimer County.

Sandy Jordan was a public school teacher for 36 years. Upon retirement
and moving to Colorado, she discovered and embraced Search and Rescue.
She has been an active member of the Larimer County team since 2007 and has fulfilled various
leadership positions on the team. She has had family dogs her entire adult life; training and
handling a working dog opened her to a bond with her dog that she had never imagined possible.

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Weimaraner Tall Tales

Published in the AKC Gazette January 2022
by: Carole Lee Richards | [email protected]

Read any history of the Weimaraner “…the Weimaraner doesn’t have
in America and you’ll be told to be trained to hunt birds. Their
that when the Weimaraner made bloodlines are so excellent and their
its debut in the US, it was a sensation. forebearers bred so purely for the last
Weimaraners were hot news in the late 137 years, that they are just natural
1940’s and ‘50’s. Weimaraners graced the born hunters.”
covers of national magazines, celebrities “This dog…can run effortlessly beside
vied to own one, and people could not and automobile traveling a the rate of
get enough information on the newly 38 miles an hour, and pull ahead of
popularized dog. Outrageously positive the car and not even appear winded.
stories were printed about this new “…one of the judges in Obedience
super dog. trials made the remark that the
Weimaraner should be given a
What were these stories? How much handicap because they always came
hyperbole surrounded our gray ghosts? out top dog in the trials.”
And speaking of “gray ghost,” it was a “…one saved the life of a man who
term that branded our breed and fascinated had fallen in a stream, and because of
the general public. What were these a bad arm couldn’t arise.”
rare, silver-gray dogs that the Germans
secretly developed and would not release Articles about Weimaraners popped
into other countries? Enquiring minds up everywhere including “Argosy”
wanted to know. magazine. “Argosy” was an American
pulp magazine featuring sensational
Here are a few stories which are recounted stories. It was published from 1882
to give a historical perspective on how to 1978 and in the July 1949 edition
the Weimaraner was publicized when it a story appeared about a heroic
was initially introduced to the American Weimaraner. As the story goes, a little
public. Are the stories true? You be boy from Massachusetts had vanished
vthe judge. from his home. The police searched
unsuccessfully for three days. The State
Jack Denton Scott, who wrote the early Police bloodhounds were called in and
seminal book “The Weimaraner,” penned still no luck. On the third day of the
an article for Field and Stream Magazine search, (ever notice how things always
in October 1947. The article was titled happen in threes?) a man showed up
“The Gray Ghost Arrives” and it got a with a Weimaraner. He asked to join
response from the public that no one the search and the Weimaraner tracked
predicted. Twenty-five thousand letters from the boy’s house to a small river
poured into the author’s office. Scott that was about a quarter mile away. The
reported that he had to employ three Weimaraner stopped on the banks and
secretaries to answer all the letters. The held his ground. State Police told the
volume of letters was unprecedented. man that his dog was wrong since the
Scott’s article gave a few examples of bloodhounds had covered that ground
what this new breed was like: several times before and found nothing.

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They tried the search again and again beer featured Miss Rheingold, wearing
and the Weimaraner repeatedly came to her best hunting tweeds, holding the leads
exactly the same spot on the riverbank. of a brace of Weimaraners. In the same
“Fifteen yards from where the gray era, an ad in the Saturday Evening Post
dog had halted, they found the boy’s for Conoco oil proclaimed, “Weimaraners
body.” After three days of unsuccessful are the smartest dogs in the world,” and
searching, the Weimaraner had found the that, “The Weimaraner is the outstanding
boy in an hour. The boy’s uncle later example of a dog bred to do a job better
corrected that statement, saying that than it had ever been done before.”
the dog had only taken 10 minutes but
because, “We didn’t want to believe him, A lengthy article in a 1950’s Look
we made him search over and over taking Magazine proclaimed the Weimaraner
a total of about an hour.” “The New Wonder Dog.” Are
Weimaraners wonderful? As owners and
Weimaraners weren’t only relegated to fanciers I’m sure we heartily agree. Even
storytelling. Because of their novelty without all the ballyhoo and tall tales, the
they were the equivalent of “click bait” Weimaraner is our wonder dog.
in advertising. A 1953 ad for Rheingold

A rescue Story

submitted by Becky Weimar | [email protected]

On August 26, 2021, the SPCA in Dallas contacted Weimaraner Rescue Texas to ask
for assistance in placing 46 Weimaraners that a breeder had surrendered. Several
rescue groups took in the dogs for placement: Weimaraner Rescue Texas, Arkansas
Weimaraner Rescue, Mile High Weimaraner Rescue, Grey Ghost Weimaraner Rescue
and Oregon Weimaraner Rescue. The Weimaraner Foundation Fund was glad to be
able to assist with the large expenditures needed for veterinary care. The following is
the story of one Weimaraner who was cared for by the Weimaraner Rescue community.

LUNA
My husband and I lost our Weim, Chief, in August. We knew we wanted another and
we wanted a rescue like our Chief, who was technically a stray. We registered with
Arkansas Weimaraner Rescue knowing we wanted to wait a bit after our hard loss, but
had already decided we were going to look for a girl and name her Luna. A bit later we
read about the Texas rescue of so many Weims from a puppy mill. We watched with
interest as each was introduced by the Arkansas rescue knowing we still weren't ready.
One day these beautiful pictures showed up of a pregnant Weim from the Texas bunch
and her name was Luna! It had to be fate and when I got a call from the Arkansas
rescue, we let them know if she was available, we wanted Luna. It worked great
because she had to first have her babies and wean them and it allowed us time too. We
met Luna at her foster home and got to meet her babies also. She was so very shy!
Once the babies were weaned we were able to go to Fayetteville and get Luna. She
has major trust issues especially since everything is new to her but she is fitting in well
and just the sweetest dog I have ever met. She likes to snuggle on the sly, and loves
walks and treats. Every day makes us another baby step closer and we love watching
her discover new things...ducks especially.
The Hunt Family

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On the Road Again

used with permission Morris Animal Foundation
morrisanimalfoundation.org

Many of us are excited to start traveling again, and the safest bet for your next adventure
may be a road trip. And what better way to celebrate your newfound freedom then to
hit the road with your best fur friend by your side.

But before you go, here are a few friendly reminders on how to keep your pet safe and
happy during your travels.

HEALTH THUMBS-UP
Check with your veterinarian to make sure your pet is healthy to travel and has all
recommended vaccinations. If you are going somewhere outside your and your pet’s
normal habitat, check to see if your pet needs additional protection against a disease
or a parasite prevalent at your destination. If your pet takes regular medications, make
sure you stock up before you head out.

CHIP AWAY
While you are at the veterinary office, make sure your pet’s microchip is up to date
with your latest contact information. Even the best of pets can get spooked in a
new environment and make a dash for it. If your pet isn’t microchipped, set up an
appointment today. Microchips are responsible for thousands of happy reunions every
year between owners and their lost pets.

PLAN A PET-FRIENDLY ITINERARY
Not all places welcome pets. Make sure wherever you are staying, from a campground
to a hotel, your pets are welcome. Look for places to stay that will roll out the red
carpet for your pet and has a fun dog park or pet-friendly trails so you have safe places
to stretch your legs. Also, to avoid unpleasant surprises, be aware of any additional pet
fees or deposits charged at your overnight accommodations.

PACK A FIRST AID KIT
You can buy a pet first aid kit or make one yourself. Make sure you have antiseptics,
gauze, tape, towels, ice packs and all the other essentials that will make a small
emergency easier to handle. Also, keep your veterinarian’s contact information handy
as well as local veterinary emergency clinics along the way and/or at your destination.
As the saying goes, hope for the best, be prepared for the worst.

SHOW SOME RESTRAINT
If you slam on your breaks suddenly or swerve to avoid another car or animal in the
road, your pet may take flight in your car and injure itself (and/or you!). The good news
is many great products are out there to help make sure your pet is safely secured during
the ride. This keeps you safe, too, by preventing your pet from hopping into your lap
while you are driving. A little restraint goes a long way to improve safety for everyone.

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GOT YOU COVERED
Seat covers keep your pet cozy and your vehicle’s seats clean from gooey chewy treats,
muddy feet, wet fur and other unexpected messes (car sickness especially). Once
you’re home, you can throw the covers in the wash or, if unsalvageable, in the trash.

PIT & PLAY STOPS A MUST
If you’ve ever driven long distances without stopping, you know how stiff, sore and
tired you get. The same is true for your pet. Stop frequently along the way, every few
hours or so, for bathroom breaks and maybe a little frisbee (in a safe dog park) or
tug of war contest. A tired pet is more likely to take some naps, making for a more
peaceful drive. Be sure your dog is securely leashed during pit stops or you’re in a
securely fenced dog park. Dogs in an unfamiliar area can get spooked and take off for
home – even if it’s hundreds or thousands of miles away. Make sure to pack lots of
poop bags, too!

SNACKS & HYDRATION
Always bring extra food, in case you get delayed because of car problems, weather or
other unexpected events. Pack healthy snacks and maybe a few chewing items to keep
your pet occupied. Bring an extra container of fresh, cool water and a bowl for your
pet. Don’t count on access to clean water at every pit stop.

NO ONE WANTS A HOT DOG (OR CAT)
Never leave your pet unattended in your vehicle, even if it’s just for a few minutes
while you pop into a store. Even with all the windows cracked, the temperature inside
your vehicle can increase within minutes, creating a life-threatening health emergency
or heat-related death. Cars can quickly exceed temperatures greater than 110 degrees
Fahrenheit in just minutes, even if the temperature outside seems comfortable to you.

Remember, pets can’t regulate heat as well as we can; they have fewer sweat glands
than we do and their normal body temperatures are higher than ours. It takes just a
few minutes for a pet left in a hot car to become seriously ill or even die. Don’t risk it!

MAKE SURE THE CAT WANTS TO GO
Yes, some cats will be happy to join you on a road trip. These are cats used to traveling
in a car (start them young) and tolerate a leash or harness so you can safely take them
on bathroom and stretching breaks. However, many cats don’t tolerate road trips well –
as many people who have moved across country with cats can attest! Most cats would
rather stay home with a pet sitter than join you on a road trip. As always, the cat’s in
charge of this decision.

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