GSPCA Journal November/December 2022

SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Official Publication Of The German Shorthaired Pointer Club Of America, Inc.
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

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Contributors

Field Stats Ryan Carson [email protected]
Obed/Rally Stats Belinda Venner [email protected]
Jeri Fishack [email protected]
Agility Stats Karen Nauer [email protected]
Health & Welfare Bunita Eichelberger, VMD [email protected]
Tiffany Harvey Cessna [email protected]
CfprhoeomrcmoTliranattdeJePoreJJpoo-ses Conformation Stats Sharon Fitzpatrick [email protected]
President Maxine Moinier [email protected]
Karen Nauer [email protected]
Judges Education Valerie Nunes-Atkinson [email protected]
AKC Delegate & Becky Feigh [email protected]
Lynn Pettinato [email protected]
bbCiwrehtorohu“caldbodnlaiadrmytthmeaisdkyTieaongryitrtDeacf.aenockMdreemm”yma-yJunior Showmanship & Becky Feigh [email protected]
Juniors Liz Jennings & Christopher Lee [email protected] & chris.
[email protected]
Legislation Deb Broad & Deb King [email protected] / debbie@
Yearbook liebmeister.com
[email protected]
Breed Education/ Historian Patte Titus [email protected]
Fred Lowry [email protected]
bshisecrortyticsaokre HOF-People Mike Aldririch [email protected]
HOF-Field Dogs Deborah Longtin [email protected]
HOF-Show Dogs Char Rutar [email protected]
Liz Jennings [email protected]
Conformation Dave Nauer
[email protected]
General Articles Doris Schoenfelder
[email protected]
Versatility awards Valerie Casperite [email protected]
Renee Lara [email protected]
GSPCA Calendar & Loralei Dewe [email protected]
Karen Josephsen [email protected]
Fulfillment Coordinator for Teresa McCreight [email protected]
Tiffany Harvey Cessna [email protected]
Pumpkin Pie back issues Loralei Dewe
Obedience [email protected]
Registry of Merit Lynn Pettinato

New Members Report

fruitcake New Titles Report
Field Trial Articles

Juniors, NOH, & misc

New Puppy Buyer Chair/Mem-

bership

Election

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VOLUME 22 ISSUE 06 55
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022
A HISTORIC CHANGE TO
CONTENTS OUR BREED STANDARD

8 RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL
SUMMER ELECTION

14 18 STUD DOG MANAGEMENT AND
RESPONSIBILITY
PUPPY BUYING GUIDANCE
21 PEACE IS A GROUP EFFORT

41 24 REGISTRY OF MERIT PROGRAM

MEET THE BREED GERMAN SHORTHAIRED

47 25 POINTER CLUB OF

WHELPING SUPPLIES - ILLINOIS FALL HUNTING TESTS
WHAT YOU NEED
26 GSP CLUB OF INDIANA

FALL HUNT TEST

30 GSPC OF WI SPECIALTY

36 MIDDLE TENNESSEE IN MID

OCTOBER IS SOMETHING SPECIAL

45 MASON DIXON GSP CLUB

SPECIALTY

57 NEW GSPCA MEMBERS

49 WATER TEST RESULTS

59 NEW GSPCA TITLE HOLDERS

52 68 TOP 10

HISTORY 79 BREEDER LISTINGS
OF THE
1976 BREED 82 CLASSIFIEDS
STANDARD

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AKC Hunt Test Judges Seminar

Hosted By Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club

Attendance is an AKC requirement for all new judges. This seminar will cover the requirements
for being approved as a Hunt Test Judge and running a Hunt Test. This seminar is also open to
those wishing to learn more about Hunt Tests. Also included will be discussions on situations
that judges may experience in the field. The seminar will be conducted by the AKC Field
Representative Thomas Maneely.

Date, Location, Timing, Cost :

The date of the Judges Seminar will be January 14, 2023 at the New Jersey Assunpink Wildlife
Area. One Eldridge Road, Upper Freehold, Robbinsville, NJ 08691

The seminar will be from 8:30 am. until 5:00 pm with check-in beginning at 7:45 am.

Breakfast refreshments as well as a lunch will be served and included in the registration cost.

Please note due to limited space no dogs will be allowed in the building during the event.

The cost of the seminar including refreshments and lunch will be $45.00, payable in advance
with the registration.

NOTE: Last day to cancel is Wednesday January 11, 2023, no refunds after this date

To register for the seminar, contact:

Bob Rynkiewcz
105 Guldin Road
Douglassville, Pa 19518
610-731-3393 (Cell)
610-689-4569 (Home)

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MESSAGE FROM THE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
PRESIDENT
Bonnie Hill
Ihad a chance once again to attend the first week Shorthair Journal
of our National Field Trial in Eureka, Kansas. Our PO Box 2084 | Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
SW Director, Dan Scheonfelder, and I presented Mobile: 215.378.0203 [email protected]
the Annual Awards, thanks to all for their attention
and congratulations to the winners. We attended the Advertisement Deadlines
Delegate’s meeting and got a chance to take part in some & Publishing Schedule
great food and camaraderie. Thank you to all that played
a role in putting on this event and congratulations to Ad Deadline Journal Issue
the Winners. Jan. 10 January/February - National Field Trial
Mar. 10 March/April - Stud Dogs & Veterans
As always, our NFT is a great place to watch the best at May. 10 May/June - National Amateur Gun
what our dogs were bred for. You will get a chance to read Dog, Duals & Water Work
all of the details in the next edition (January/February) of July. 10 July/August - National Specialty
the Journal. Show
Sep. 10 Sept/Oct. - Juniors (all venues) &
As I write this, I am off in Southern Indiana deer hunting, Companion Dogs
and I got a chance to see the first snow of the year thanks Nov. 10 Nov/Dec. - Breeder’s Issue
to the aftermath of Nicole. Mother Nature is once again
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When we get home, it will be time to bundle up and get Front Cover $450.00* Color (includes inside bio)
out for some bird hunting. I know I am not alone looking Back Cover $400.00* Color
forward to the hunting season and getting our GSPs out inside Covers $300.00* (Front or Back Color)
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season and a very prosperous New Year! Commercial Ad rates are available for members and
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HEALTH TESTING, OFA & CHIC

SUBMITTED BY: DENISE AVERY

ON BEHALF OF THE GSPCA HEALTH & WELFARE COMMITTEE

Anyone considering breeding their The following have been identified as problematic for our breed, can be
German Shorthaired Pointer or looking tested for and are required for CHIC certification:
for a puppy should know about the OFA
CHIC Program. SCREENING TESTING EXPLANATION
Hip Dysplasia MODE
OFA is the Orthopedic Foundation for Hip dysplasia is a deformity or abnormal-
Animals. Their mission as stated on Elbow Dysplasia OFA evaluation ity of the hip Joint(s) that occurs during
their website “is to promote the health Eyes growth. It is a genetic disease affected by
and welfare of companion animals Cardiac Evaluation PennHip environmental factors such as diet and
through a reduction in the incidence of evaluation exercise. Radiographs are completed by
genetic disease.” This is vital to both Cone Degeneration OFA evaluation local veterinarian and submitted to OFA
responsible breeders and puppy buyers for evaluation and grading. This is not
alike. As responsible breeders, we want Annual CAER done until the dog is a minimum of 24
to ensure we are producing the healthi- Exam months old.
est puppies we can. And of course, any (Companion Animal
reasonable puppy buyer wants noth- Eye Registry) A series of radiographs taken by a
ing less than a healthy pup, so finding a PennHip member veterinarian and
breeder striving for just that is in their Echocardiogram submitted to PennHip for grading. Results
best interest. Auscultation are then submitted to the OFA. This exam
can be done at a minimum age of 16
CHIC stands for Canine Health DNA Test weeks old.
Information Center. A program cre- As with hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia is
ated by the OFA partnered with partici- a deformity or abnormality of the elbow(s).
pating parent clubs such as the GSPCA Radiographs are for evaluation and. Also
to identify health issues specific to each not done until minimum age of 24 months.
breed. The goal is to decrease the inci- completed by local veterinarian and
dence of these identified health issues submitted to OFA
by screening dogs and maintaining a Screening of the eyes for many
database of the results. Each breed has conditions-cataracts, detached retinas,
a listing of the identified genetic diseas- glaucoma, entropion to name just a few.
es prevalent for which testing can be All parts of the eyes are examined from
done. For orthopedic issues such as dys- the outer lids to the inner structures of
plasia, radiographs are taken by a local the globes. This is performed annually up
veterinarian, submitted to the OFA, and until a dog is 6 years of age by a member
evaluated and graded by a board of OFA of the American College of Veterinary
Veterinary Orthopedists. Other screen- Ophthalmologists either at private practice
ings such as cardiac and eyes are done or a clinic setting and results submitted
by specialists in a private practice or to OFA.
clinic setting with the results submitted Screening of the heart at 24 months old or
to OFA for inclusion in the database. later for conditions such as subaortic ste-
nosis, dilated cardiomyopathy and degen-
A dog is assigned CHIC certification erative valve disease. An echocardiogram
when it has been screened for all the is an ultrasound assessing the structure
diseases required and the results have and function of the heart. Auscultation is
been submitted to the OFA for filing in listening to the heart with a stethoscope.
the database. It is important to note that Obviously, an echocardiogram is going
a dog can have an unfavorable result to give a much more detailed result. The
on a screening yet still receive a CHIC screenings are done by a board-certified
number. The CHIC number or certifica- veterinary cardiologist in private practice
tion simply means all required testing or a clinic setting, and results are submit-
has been completed. Therefore, when ted of OFA.
choosing a dog for breeding or looking Cone Degeneration is a genetic eye
at a litter of puppies, you would want disease that produces blindness in bright
the dog or parents of the puppies to light (day blindness) and light sensitivity
have a CHIC number AND passing or (photophobia). Affected pups develop this
all normal results. Do not just settle for at 8 –12 weeks old.
a CHIC number, be sure each test and Screening can be done at any age by
screening are passed and has a favor- submitting DNA, usually via cheek swab,
able result. If there is no result, inquire to an approved lab such as UC Davis,
as to why. Embark, Optigen, Paw Print Genetics.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE "

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There are other diseases and genetic issues breeders OFA is advantageous to both breeder and puppy buyer.
need to be aware of that are not part of the CHIC pro- One can easily look up results on the OFA website (ofa.
gram. While not required for certification, OFA recom- org) with minimal research. Each dog has an individu-
mends GSPs also be tested for Autoimmune Thyroiditis al profile that includes results as well as other helpful
and von Willebrand’s Disease. The “dilute gene” or information such as pedigrees and familial data.
D-locus is a color issue that can be tested for.

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QUESTIONS FOR A • Is he environmentally sound, and how
PROSPECTIVE STUD does he react when in public/loud areas?
DOG OWNER
• How does he work in high stress
• W hat health testing have you done and are environments?
the results on OFA?
• H ow much involvement do you want to
• What titles are on your dog? have in the litter?

• C an you tell me about the health of your • W hat is your stud fee, or are you more
dog? Does he take/need any medications, interested in a puppy?
supplements, special food?
• What areas/characteristics do you feel that
• What food do you feed your dog? your dog is most prepotent in?

• C an you tell me about the longevity of the • Can you please share the pedigree?
preceding generations and any known
health issues with past generations? QUESTIONS FOR A
PROSPECTIVE BITCH
• H ow many litters has he produced so far, OWNER*
and how has their health been?

• H as any health testing been done on *Many of the same questions as questions for a
offspring, and if so, what were the results? prospective stud dog owner can be applied. These
listed below are more specific to bitches.
• What are his best natural talents?
• What is your goal for this breeding?
• How is his natural hunting ability and his
drive? Has he been on any birds? • What specifically are you trying to
improve on this bitch, and why specifically
• How is his stamina to work? How long is are you considering this dog in particular?
the longest he’s worked?
• What are her shortcomings?
• H ow is his work in extreme environments,
like very hot vs. very cold? • What health testing have you done and are
the results on OFA?
• How is he in day to day life?
• What titles are on your bitch?
• How is he with other dogs?
• What is your criteria for your puppy
• H ow did his training in <insert whatever buyers?
venue he has participated in> go? Was he
quick to pick it up? • What does your puppy contract state?

• I f you could change one thing about him, • D o you offer a health guarantee for your
what would it be? puppies, and if so, what is it?

• How would you define his energy level in • D o you require dogs to be returned to you
the house and out of the house? if it can no longer be kept by its owner?

• How is his affinity to water? • W hat type of registrations do you send
puppies home with?

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• H ow many litters has she had, and how Photo: D. Hand
was the health of her puppies? Photo: E. Ritter

• What can you tell me about your bitch’s
temperament?

QUESTIONS FOR A
PROSPECTIVE PUPPY
BREEDER

• W hat health testing have you done on
your dogs? Can you please share their
OFA link?

• What type of AKC registration do you
offer?

• Why did you choose this breeding pair?

• What are the temperaments of the sire and
dam like with other people, dogs, kids, etc?

• Do your dogs have any titles?

• D o you have a health guarantee, and what
are the details of it?

• H ow is the longevity and health of the dogs
behind these dogs?

• How is the longevity and health of any
puppies these dogs have had?

• Will you take the dog back if for some
reason we can’t keep the dog anymore?

• How do you raise your puppies? What is
the environment like? Do you use ENS/
puppy culture/avoidog/etc?

• Can you please share the pedigree of
the puppies?

Credit to Tiffany Card as a member of the GSPCA
Health & Welfare Committee.

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Three Specialties….Two Best of Breed Winners!!

BISS GCH Mi Karma’s Roses R Red Violets R Blue, DS, NRD
“Violet”

In the Ring, In the Field and in the Water…Violet does it all!
Violet wins Best in Specialty under Sporting Dog expert Paula Nykiel. Violet is always

breeder-owner handled.
We have won many specialties, and dogs that we have bred have won Specialties,

but to win with your own dog under a judge that you respect…amazing!

Louie X Myna puppies make their debut

NJeHw!

Breeder/Owners: Bill & Tina Craig Mi Karma N Honeybriars MiKarma N Honeybriars
Mi Karma GSH Ponters Nobody Does it Feta King of Roquefort and Roll, NRD
www.mikarmagsp.com 2 Specialty RWB, 5 point Spec. MAJOR,
Best in Sweeps Spec. RWD, BOS in Sweeps

Three Specialties….Two Best of Breed Winners!!

BISS GCH Mi Karma’s Absolute Top Shelf, NA PZ 1, NRD
“Ripken”

GCH Windkist’s Take It To The Limit BN RE CD PCD SH DS ATT CGC NAVHDA NA PZ I, NAVHDA UT PZ I “204”
GSPCA VC, RD “Talon”
X

Ch. Mi Karma’s Purple Odyssey, JH,RE,CD,BN,CGC, GSPCA VC “Odessa”

Ripken wins Best in Specialty under Breeder-Judge Betsy Yates and goes on to a GROUP 2!!
This young boy is having quite the year:
2022 GSPCA National- Best in Futurity
NRD title
CH and GCH in 10 days
Best in Specialty/Group 2
JH title

Thank you to his owner Odette Fetzner for allowing him so many opportunities to excel!

Breeders: Bill & Tina Craig Owner: Odette Fetzner
Mi Karma GSH Ponters Handled in Ohio by: Diane Krause
www.mikarmagsp.com

PUPPY BUYING GUIDANCE

SUBMITTED BY: THE GSPCA HEALTH & WELFARE COMMITTEE

Considering a New Puppy?

Is your family ready for a new member? This is a
decision that requires a good understanding
of exactly what the expectations are for that new
family member. Attributes like size, coat, energy
level, and performance expectations all need to be
considered. If you choose a specific breed for the
attributes that the breed is known for, there are a
lot of factors to consider.

When looking for a purebred dog, remember that just information on the breed standard. The online (or
because a puppy comes with “papers”, that alone is not downloadable PDF) is a wealth of information on the
an indication of quality or ability. A pedigree is only breed and what you should be looking for in a puppy.
an affidavit of parentage. The quality of the puppy The desirable traits and conformation explained in
will come from the quality of the dogs in the pedigree the standard should be exhibited by the parents of the
and the care and thoughtfulness of the breeder who puppy, as well as the puppy itself. The GSPCA also
produces that puppy. includes good information regarding health concerns
within the breed that should be reviewed by any
If you talk to most breeders who have proven breeding prospective puppy buyer.
program you will hear a common theme, select:
Go to the Canine Health Information Center on the
• Your breed Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (www.ofa.org,
www.ofa.org/about/chic-program) website and review
• Your breeder the health issues for your breed of interest. For GSPs
there are several conditions that GSP breeders should
• Your litter be screening their breeding stock for. By learning
about the potential health issues in the breed, you will
• Your puppy have a better understanding of what to look for and
what to ask your breeder about when it comes to the
1. puppy’s current and future wellbeing. Confirm both
parents are health tested and the results are filed with
Select Your Breed: the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). All the
screening results will be listed on the OFA website,
In many cases there are several breeds that can www.offa.org.
perform similar tasks, this is true for herding dogs,
pointing dogs, flushing dogs, retrieving dogs and 2.
others. All breeds have individual attributes making
them unique while still filling a niche. There are Select Your Breeder:
differences in coats, size, color and style of work.
You will need to narrow your search criteria based This may be the most critical part of your search.
on what you find appealing and will blend in with Picking a breeder isn’t as easy as you may think. There
your lifestyle. In this case we will be reviewing our are a lot of quality breeders out there, but there are
recommendations for a German Shorthaired Pointer also a lot of breeder who don’t utilize best breeding
(GSP) puppy. These general recommendations can be practices (see GSPCA breeder code of ethics). For most
applied to most other breeds. breeders, a great deal of consideration goes into the

If a national breed club exists for the breed you are
interested in, check for information on the breed and
the breed standard. For the German Shorthaired
Pointer, the German Shorthaired Pointer Club
of America (www.gspca.org) includes extensive

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planning of each and every litter. Hopefully, they are from your new dog and if the breeder expects those
looking to pair together two outstanding and healthy attributes in the puppies?
dogs who complement each other to produce an even
better dog in the next generation. Feel free to ask If you visit the breeder, ask to see some of their dogs.
the breeder for references from families who have Particularly ones they have bred. The breeder may
purchased their dogs. have a mix of dogs they have bred and ones they
brought into their program from other breeders. In
Do some research into the policies the breeder uses many cases, the breeder may only have the dam on
to guide their program. What activities do they do site. Don’t discount a litter because the breeder does
to conduct to evaluate their breeding stock? Do they not have both parents on site. They may have worked
work the dogs in the field or at other performance with another breeder who owns a stud dog who can
events? How do they raise their puppies? What provide attributes to their female that compliment her
health screening do they do for their breeding stock? better than a stud dog on site, or the stud dog(s) on site
What are their policies regarding their puppies? Do may be too related to the female for breeding.
they offer health guarantees, placement assistance (if
needed) or future support if any issues or questions 4.
arise regarding the puppy? What health measures
does the breeder take while the puppies are growing? Select Your Puppy:
Does the breeder provide health records for each
puppy including: initial vaccinations, examination Finally! Somehow, it seems like it should be the first
results, and other treatment as needed? Are they being step, or the only step, but it should be one of the last
properly socialized? steps. If all the right pieces are in place, the breeder
has done their job well, the parents offer the desired
Does the breeder acknowledge their breed clubs Code attributes the buyer is looking for, then the puppy
of Ethics for breeders? Most breed clubs including should fulfill the needs of the buyer. Within litters
the GSPCA do have published polices for the breeders though, there can be differences between puppies.
they recognize on their websites. But do note, the
clubs do not guarantee the quality and health of the There are many things to remember when looking at
puppies produced by those breeders. The intent is to puppies. Don’t necessarily get attached to the “spots”.
provide guidance on best management practices for If you’ve been reviewing pictures of the puppies as
prospective breeders. they grow, don’t get your heart set on one particular
puppy before you’ve had a chance to get your hands
Ask the breeder to explain their expectations of their on that puppy. You will need to see the puppy and
planned litters and the attributes they believe will evaluate it at the age it’s ready to go to its new home
occur in the puppies from those planned litters. What before you settle on a puppy. Remember, there are
do they expect from the dogs they produce? Will the no great dogs of a bad color. That’s not to say you
dogs tend to be higher energy or big running dogs or shouldn’t like what you’re looking at, and you may
more moderate and closer working? One is not better have a mental picture of what you want your dog
than the other, but there may be differences in how to look like, but the one who matches your “mental
successful they blend into a new situation and how picture”, may have a personality that doesn’t match
they meet the expectations of a new owner. you. You’ll want to spend a little time with the puppies
and see how they react to you. Sometimes the puppy
You can ask the breeder where they whelp their picks you. You can observe if the puppy is shy or bold,
puppies and where they are raised. Ask to inspect the dominant or submissive. How does what you see fit
area where the puppies are being held. Does it appear into how you want to interact with your dog? Do they
clean and dry, warm and free from waste and other appear strong and active? Are they clean and have
signs of neglect? shiny coats, clear eyes and an overall appearance of
health? Do they respond well to people? Are they
3. curious and comfortable exploring their environment?
Are they comfortable reacting to people? A good
Select Your Litter: breeder will advise you on the puppy best for you and
your family.
After you have chosen your breeder and the breeder
has explained the attributes expected from any given We hope these thoughts will help you in your quest
litter, you can decide about a puppy who would most for a new family member and hunting partner! A
closely match your expectations. A close working great dog can bring years and years of enjoyment to
dog that a foot hunter looking to hunt grouse and any family wishing to bring one home. While it isn’t
woodcock in heavy cover may be completely different an absolute that you use every step in this guidance
than a dog that is expected to cover miles of prairie document, we hope it helps you to do your research
in front of hunters on horseback. There are dogs out and find out as much as you can about the breeder and
who will excel in either category, or in some cases, the puppies you’re looking at. It will be a decision you
both. Do you want a You need to know what you want will live with for many years.

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STUD DOG MANAGEMENT AND
RESPONSIBILITY

SUBMITTED BY: LEITA ESTES SHORTALES GSP

While breeding dogs is not for the faint of heart owning to know what has been passed down through the
a Stud Dog has even higher responsibility. The effect on generations as well as what is present in his siblings.
the breed’s gene pool from a Stud Dog can be exponential One “good or great” dog in a litter really has little value
compared to a bitch bred only a couple of times. For in a breeding program if you are looking for consistency
this reason, one needs to be extra diligent and honest and prepotency. One sibling can be a great producer
with yourself and the breeders that bring bitches to you. and the other just mediocre so don’t assume you can
You also need to manage semen health for each stud use a brother and get the same results. Prepotency in a
dog you have. This article will address both aspects of stud dog is their most valuable asset. You need to know
management and responsibility. what characteristics your dog is prepotent for. Don’t be
foolish in believing a dog is prepotent for “everything”.
There is one Syndrome we as breeders need to be sure we One needs to study your dog, their littermates, as well as
evaluate in ourselves and cure. It is called the “Ostrich what has been produced from the line behind them. You
Syndrome”. This Syndrome can make the control of need to ask yourself for example has the line behind
genetic disease in our dogs very difficult. Hereditary your dogs always produced a great strong topline and
disease is no one’s fault, the genes for the most part have tail set. If that isn’t behind them chances are your dog
been there for some time. Ostrich Syndrome is a choice won’t be able to help a bitch with a soft topline. Likewise
and that is “your” fault. Silence doesn’t make the defect if a dog has say a head type you don’t like that has been
go away. Accepting this would go a long way in opening a passed down for generations you have to decide if you
free line of communication between breeders. Breeders want to take the chance of changing your head type.
with this aren’t bad people intent on ruining the breed.
They are most likely frightened people that don’t have a The first question to always ask the bitch owner is what
full understanding of what they are faced with. So don’t are you looking to improve in this litter. Surprisingly
stick your head in the sand, seek knowledge from those some people, stud dog shopping have never thought
that understand. about that. Then there are others that have a long
laundry list of things to fix. Any given stud dog really
Breeding choices are personal decisions but you can’t can’t fix a laundry list of faults or defects. If this is the
make informed decisions when information is being case you should think twice if “you” feel that bitch
withheld. Stud dog management is all about honesty should be bred, especially to your stud dog. One of the
as they disseminate more genes throughout the total most important and hardest actions you will have to take
population than a bitch will. As a stud dog owner it is is to say NO. Some will say if I don’t breed to the bitch
your responsibility to report to the bitch owner any and someone else will. That brings up the question are you
all things your dogs has produced. It’s not a game only in this for the money or to improve the breed? A wise
answering the questions that are asked of you. Recessive long time breeder, judge and one of my mentors once
traits are always the hardest to manage without genetic said to a women “Do you really like showing dogs?” The
tests, but it is possible. One defective pup in a litter women answered “yes and I want to breed also”. My
can just be a fluke or it can be a glimpse of something mentor gave her a painful piece of advice, he said “then
more serious to come, but several pups in a litter is an you should go out and buy a good dog to start with from
alarm. So if you have one pup with anything abnormal a knowledgeable breeder that you can trust to teach
that information needs to be shared with the stud dog you and guide you, not just sell you a mediocre dog.”
owner as well as anyone buying a puppy that might be That holds true for stud dog management as well. Don’t
used for breeding. In turn the Stud dog owner needs to breed to a mediocre dog with a laundry list of things to
pass that information on to breeders interested in using fix. We need better quality dogs not just more dogs.
their dog so they can make an informed decision. When
that alarm goes off one must make the hard decision The other aspect of stud dog management that is
to assume the worst and remove dogs from breeding very important and many times over looked is semen
programs until a test is available or a definitive diagnosis health and evaluation. As a stud dog owner it is your
is made that the defect IS NOT hereditary. Most of these responsibility to do everything you can to insure a
“weird” not often seen problems are typically recessive positive outcome for bitch owners, not just collect your
traits showing up when 2 carriers are bred and that can stud fee.
be just the tip of the carrier status in a breed. Always to
be on the safe side we as breeders need to assume the How Often Should Semen Be
worst until we find out differently. Denial in the face of Evaluated?
the unthinkable is a normal reaction, as a breeder one
must step beyond that state of denial. Every six months if dog is infrequently used or at least
several days prior to breeding to be sure the semen is
One must not only evaluate your dogs virtues but also good. This gives the bitch owner time to find another
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stud dog if needed. Always at time of shipping fresh Care of the Bitch is a huge
chilled. Always if a bitch fails to conceive. responsibility

What is Included in a Comprehensive One of the most challenging parts of keeping a stud
Semen Soundness Evaluation? dog is having to take responsibility for someone else’s
bitch – keeping them safe, healthy, happy, and
History: Reason for evaluation, date of last litter ultimately sending her home pregnant. Most of these
sired, Brucellosis test results, infertile relatives. bitches will be kept in conditions different from
yours, which can cause stress and make a successful
Physical exam to include: body condition, weight, breeding more difficult. The key is to make the bitch
health problems, penis/prepuce, scrotum, testes feel at home, providing her with a happy and relaxed
consistency, mass, fluid pain. atmosphere and keeping stress to a minimum. For
safety reasons never allow her with your other dogs
Semen collection and evaluation: Libido/ease other than your stud dog and then only for breeding.
of collection, with or without teaser bitch, color, This isn’t a play date.
volume, concentration, total sperm ejaculated,
motility, speed/velocity of motility. Questions for the bitch owner:

Morphology: stain type used, number of cells • H ow is the bitch kept at your house? Crated, housedog,
counted, normal, primary defects (developmental, kenneled, or a combination?
major), secondary (obtained, minor), total
number motile. • How many times a day does she eat and what does she eat?

Chilled Semen Extender Test • How many times a day is she exercised? Is she walked on
leash? (never allow bitch to be in your yard unsupervised)
Different semen does better in different extenders so
you need to find which is best for your stud dog as • Is she used to children? Other dogs? Other household
well as knowing how long the semen extends for with animals?
each extender. A semen extender test should be done
with your Theriogeneologist prior to needing to ship • How often does she come in season?
semen. This test includes the extenders used by this
hospital. After semen is collected the samples will be • How many times has she been bred?
divided into the different extenders and chilled. Each
day a sample will be taken from each extender and • How many litters has she produced?
examined. Some dogs can extend for 14 days and that
is critical information to know especially if you are • Was she bred naturally or artificially?
dealing with a weekend or holiday shipment. The fresh
egg based extenders usually extend much longer than • H as she ever been ovulation timed? Is so, please provide
the non-egg base. Any time you change vets you need details.
to repeat the test.
After the bitch owner has answered all your questions,
Brucellosis needs to be checked several days prior to you have to determine the best way to make the bitch
EVERY breeding. at home in your situation. Most importantly, make sure
the bitch is securely segregated from ALL of your own
If a bitch misses the semen should be evaluated and results dogs including the stud dog until you are ready to do
sent to bitch owner. the breeding. This is business not play time.

Written Agreement When to Breed

A bitch owner should expect a responsible stud dog Every Stud dog owner should own a muzzle and not
owner to have a written agreement. This is so everyone be afraid to use it. You can ruin a stud dog if you don’t.
is on the same page as to what is expected by both Two people are needed to do the breeding. It is not a
party’s not just what the stud fee is. Dates and types spectator sport, nor is it a place for a doting mother of
of breeding and progesterone results should be the bride. The people should be the owner of the stud
included. As well as suggested date of ultrasound (~30 dog and another dispassionate person. One person
days from first breeding). Approximate whelping will be responsible for the safety of the bitch, the other
date (63 days from progesterone reaching 3-5 ng/ml). the dog.
The number of live pups and date whelped should be
added when known. If you want to be precise, you should use diagnostic
testing to determine the bitch’s readiness to breed.
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helpful. Progesterone timing is also very useful in If he doesn’t seem to be achieving penetration, try
knowing when she will go into whelp. If a natural to adjust the bitch by lowering her rump, or raising
breeding isn’t possible, make sure you know the her off the ground with telephone books or a stack of
window of time for optimal breeding and get an towels. If this doesn’t work, try to adjust her vulva
artificial breeding done. As a safety measure if you from underneath and see if you can help the stud
are experienced at AI’s you can collect and inseminate dog make contact. Again, if this doesn’t work, try
when progesterone reaches 3-5ng/ml to be sure semen manipulating the male to help him penetrate. Some
is present when eggs start to become fertile (48 hours stud dogs especially experienced stud dogs don’t want
after reaching that value). any help. This operation will take two people! Don’t
try to do it yourself. The dog’s penis has a bone in it,
Using the IDEXX progesterone test kit (other kit values and when you help the two dogs connect, it can often
are different) suggested values by ICSB are as follows: surprise and startle the bitch. It can harm the male to
have a bitch flinch or jump at this time.
Ovulation: 4.5 to 5.5 ng/ml (breed in 48 hours)
After the dog has penetrated the bitch, he will start
First natural or AI breeding: 8 ng/ml long thrusts meant to help him achieve a tie. You might
want to help him stay mounted on the bitch (believe
Last time to breed: 21.5 ng/ml it or not, they sometimes fall off) by holding his rump
up against the bitch. Try not to distract him while you
Surgical or TCI: 19-21.5 ng/ml are helping him. After the tie has been achieved, the
dog will stop thrusting and will either remain on top
Semen can live in the bitch between 3-5 days, or of the bitch or will turn around backwards so the two
longer. Breedings should be performed every other are butt-to-butt. Try to make the couple as comfortable
day until the bitch is no longer receptive, or it is as possible. Help the dog turn around if needed. Ties
determined by testing that she is no longer fertile. It can last upwards to an hour with twenty minutes being
takes between 48-72 hours for a dog’s body to produce average. Be sure to have a chair and a bottle of water
more viable semen, so performing breedings more for yourself.
often than this is usually only for practice and does not
help ensure conception. Artificial Insemination Breedings

Some experienced stud dogs will tell you when a bitch Artificial breedings are relatively easy and can be
is ready. He will only mount her when he believes done at home. Most stud dogs are easy to collect,
she is ready and he will pay close attention to her and after learning proper insemination techniques,
signals. The majority of the time you aren’t going to it is comfortable for the bitch. The discussion of
be anywhere near that lucky! If the stud dog or bitch Surgical and TCI should be between you and your
are inexperienced, YOU are going to have to determine Theriogeneologist.
when is the proper time for breeding. Introduce the
dog and bitch a few short times before the breeding is Breeding is a mix of art and science and is a personal
to take place. Allow the two to interact – flirt, chase and decision. When another breeder makes a decision to
mock-breed (if the bitch allows it). Watch the bitch’s breed to a dog that isn’t a Champion or might not have
behavior, and if you need to, make notes about how a certain clearance that is their decision not yours.
she is acting with the dog. In the beginning she will No one is forcing you to buy one of those puppies or
play-bow and allow him to sniff her behind. She may to breed to those dogs so let it go and you make your
progress to allowing him to mount her, and eventually own choices.
(hopefully) she will stand and flag. Also watch your
dog’s behavior. In the beginning he will chase and
court her by standing on tip-toes and placing his head
over her shoulders. Soon he will want to mount her --
first in play, and then more seriously as she stands and
allows him. Watch for signs of aggression from either
of them. Sometimes the bitch will get cranky right
before she becomes fully ready. Separate the two and
try again later.

When a bitch is standing and flagging, or when it is
determined by testing that she is ready, introduce the
dog and bitch in a controlled manner (small room,
or on lead). Allow the two to flirt and play for a few
minutes to get them comfortable with each other.
Have one person restrain the bitch in a way that she is
comfortable with. Pat her on the rear quarters and tell
the dog he is a “good boy” when he mounts her.

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PEACE IS A GROUP EFFORT

BY: GRACE WAYMIRE

Fair, respectful, polite, these are qualities that describe sportsmanlike behavior. This is the type of behav-
ior that is expected of all our club members at events, meetings, and trainings. I joined this club, like
many of you, to promote our breed and have fun with folks that love GSP’s. No matter our differences
we all have this in common. We, as a club, have a choice to create spaces that are safe and grounded in
trust that we will all treat each other with respect and kindness.

Many people experience abusive behavior, hostility, harassment and intimidation in their workplace,
public and private lives. Anger runs rampant all around us. This behavior is not always intentional.
Often people do not realize their behavior can be harmful to others. As a club we need to be inclu-
sive and encourage all members to not only participate in events but to have the experience of hosting
events. Seasoned members may become impatient and critical, seeing fault, and identifying failure. This
is when it is critical to be supportive, fair, respectful, and polite. The event is never the place to publicly
shame or critique.

This shift begins with a conversation. Share your story and discover your courage. As a club we are
generally fair, respectful, and polite to each other, but I have witnessed abusive behavior between club
members. It takes tremendous courage and vulnerability to take inventory and make apologies for any
behavior that has not been fair, respectful and polite. Discover your courage to stand up when you wit-
ness or are the recipient of harassing behavior. Peace is a group effort.

LETTER TO SANTA

Last issue we asked for your Dogs letters to Santa.

We recived this sweet one from Syn.

Dear Santa,

This year I was only a little naughty, I was taste
testing the pudding to make sure it was perfect for
everyone else.

-Syn

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REGISTRY OF MERIT PROGRAM

The combined Registry of Merit program is up and running. There will no longer will be an AKC progeny report or a photocopy of each AKC title used to calculate
be multiple ROM programs. All previous Registry of Merit awardees will not be the points.
affected by the new changes. After the application has been submitted and reviewed, an awards certificate will
How to Apply: Please fill out a PDF application (available online at GSPCA.ORG) be sent to the owner and the awardee will be printed along with their get (a dogs
and submit with proof of AKC titles for the get used to calculate the points. Proof offspring) in the GSPCA Journal.

Point System:

SIRES DAMS

ROM Total of 12 pts earned by a minimum of 5 titled get Total of 8 pts earned by a minimum of 3 titled get
ROMX
ROMXX Total of 30 pts earned by a minimum of 10 titled get Total of 12 pts earned by a minimum of 6 titled get

Total of 60 pts earned by a minimum of 20 titled get Total of 20 pts earned by a minimum of 8 titled get
Points for this level must come from minimum of 2 venues-one Points for this level must come from minimum of 2 venues-one venue must be
venue must be conformation and one venue must be hunting (FC/ conformation and one venue must be hunting (FC/AFC/MH)
AFC/MH)

Point Schedule - all points are cumulative. For example, the Dual Champion is worth 4 pts (i.e. 1 pt for CH, 2 pts for FC, plus 1 pt DC)

Activity/Title Points *Performance titles are as follows:

AKC Champion 1 Obedience - CDX or higher (only get 2 pts per get no matter how
AKC Grand Champion Platinum 1 many advanced titles)
National Specialty Champion (NSC) 1 Agility - OA, OAJ,OAP, OJP must have one standard and one jumper
Field Champion 2 title both at open or above) no matter how many advanced titles, only
2 pts per get are allowed
Amateur Field Champion 2
Dual Champion 1 The applications can be mailed to: Renee Lara, DVM
National Field Champion (NFC) 1 824 E. Villa Maria Rd
Master Hunter 2 Bryan, TX 77802
Performance* 2
MACH or OTCH 1

CH. Windkist’s QTPA2T VCD2 PCDX
BN RAE MH XFP SWN CGCA CGCU TKI
ATT VCX NRD ROM

Owner: Diane Krause
Breeder: Diane Krause

Sire: GCHG CH Stelor’s Royalty Remembered JH
• CH Windkist’s Witchy Woman BN RI TD JH

SCN SIN CGC TKN VC
• GCH CH Windkist’s Heart of the Matter

VCD1 PCD BN RI SH NF SWA CGCA TKA ATT
VCA RD
• Windkist’s Life in the Fast Lane JH MX MXJ
OF T2B
• CH Windkist’s I Can’t Tell You Why
• CH Windkist’s Peaceful, Easy Feeling
Samson JH
• GCHB CH Windkist’s Take It To The Limit
CDX PCD BN GN RE MH NA NAJ DS CGC ATT

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GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB OF
ILLINOIS FALL HUNTING TESTS

SUBMITTED BY: PERRY DLUGIE

GSPCI PRESIDENT

After a local spring hunting test season of the lowest number of entries in recent memory it was nice
to kick off the 2022 fall testing season with a healthy number of entries for each day’s tests.
Being the first fall test of the Chicago area predictably yielded a low number of passes, particularly at
the higher levels. Out of 65 entries a total of three master, 8 senior and 10 junior passes were regis-
tered over the weekend.
Thanks go out to our handlers, judges and the 28 GSPCI members who volunteered their time to help
make our tests a success.

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GSP CLUB OF INDIANA FALL HUNT TEST

SUBMITTED BY: BECKY FEIGH

On Sept. 24 & 25 the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Indiana (GSPCI) held their fall Hunt Test
with the Greater Indianapolis Brittany Club in Amo, IN. The GSPCI also held a GSPCA Water test on
and 2 dogs passed on Saturday. At the GSPCI Hunt Test for Saturday judges were Brad Wise, Mark
Dully, Jack Holzinger and Kirk Johnson there were 17 Junior starters with 8 qualifiers, 8 Senior
starters with 3 qualifiers and 11 Master starters with 3 qualifiers. On Sunday there were 10 Junior
starters with 8 qualifiers, 8 Senior starters with 5 qualifiers and 12 Master starters with 3 qualifiers.

SATURDAY RESULTS

Junior Hunter
Judges B. Wise & K. Johnson

Cj Enchanted Tales With Belle Brittany C Miller/S Miller/
J Miller

Country Of Origin M Szivi Vizsla C Martin/L Martin

Freckled Bullet Brittany A Gordon

Get To The Point Gracie German Shorthaired Pointer
D Embry

CH Labyrinth Barrel Aged Lady Bird Brittany A Kern/
M Kern

Marquis Sunday Red Wirehaired Pointing Griffon R Kiefer

Outbark’s Captain Jack Patch German Shorthaired Pointer E Walker/S Donnar-Barker/N Barker/
C Barker

Sovereign’s Friends In Low Places SCN SIN Brittany H Kadinger/J Brewer

Senior Hunter
Judges M. Dully & J. Holzinger

CH Crystal’s High Caliber Stonewashed Denim German Shorthaired Pointer L Taylor

Sak’s Into The Mystic JH Wirehaired Pointing Griffon C Mattingly/K Madison

Wiley’s Rbk Pretty Boy Floyd JH German Shorthaired Pointer D Stover

Master Hunter
Judges M. Dully & J. Holzinger

Beaver’s Rude Rude Lila Hund Willie German Shorthaired Pointer M Porter

GCH CH Moonshine’s Hart Beats Red White & Blue CD RN SH Wirehaired Pointing Griffon R
Vogel/J Sullivan/D Reimann

CH Sak’s Sour Patch Kid (Sour Sweet Gone) Wirehaired Pointing Griffon B Leahr

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SUNDAY RESULTS

Junior Hunter
Judges M. Dully & J. Holzinger

Cj Enchanted Tales With Belle Brittany C Miller/S
Miller/J MILLER

Fit Point’s A Lilly Among Brambles German
Shorthaired Pointer D Stover

Get To The Point Gracie German Shorthaired Pointer
D Embry

CH Labyrinth Barrel Aged Lady Bird Brittany A Kern/M Kern

Marquis Sunday Red Wirehaired Pointing Griffon R Kiefer

Nicholson’s Dorthy Ii”Dotte” Otte Wirehaired Pointing Griffon B Otte

Outbark’s Captain Jack Patch German Shorthaired Pointer E Walker/S Donnar-Barker/N Barker/C
Barker

Paradox Meet Me At The Greenbrier Vizsla N Heinold, DVM/D Boggs

Senior Hunter
Judges B. Wise & K. Johnson
Black Watch Auld Lang Syne Wirehaired Pointing Griffon M Umbarger/L Umbarger/T Mathis
Ole Ripley Smokin Valentine German Shorthaired Pointer G Carpenter
Prime Time Batemans Aria JH Bracco Italiano B Bateman
Prime Time-Garbonita Crimson N Clover German Shorthaired Pointer A Weiss/M Dully
Wiley’s Rbk Pretty Boy Floyd JH German Shorthaired Pointer D Stover

Master Hunter
Judges B. Wise & K. Johnson

Ole Ripley Smokin Chisum German Shorthaired
Pointer J Carpenter

CH Sak’s Sour Patch Kid (Sour Sweet Gone)
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon B Leahr

Wreaking Havik SH Brittany M Nunley

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GSPC OF WI SPECIALTY

SUBMITTED BY: JEAN BERNIER

The GSPC of WI Specialty was on July 1, 2022 at West Bend. Lori King was our Sweepstakes judge
and the honorary Margie Wilson was our regular breed judge. It was a pleasure having Margie
judge our Specialty considering the long history she has in this wonderful breed.

A special ‘thank you” goes out to Treasa and Michelle Rost for organizing our show as the Show
Chairpeople.

Specialty Show Results Winners Dog: HOTWIRED’S MAKIN’
Judge: Margie Wilson MEMORIES CHASING DREAMS
Owner: Bridget Novak, Paul Novak
Best of Breed: GCHB CH I JUST B’S LETS SET
THE RING ON FIRE Reserve Winners Dog: CEDAR RUN
Call Name: Nico HAULING ICE
Owner: Spike Salisbury Owner: Treasa Rost, Christopher Rost,
Michelle Rost
Best of Opposite Sex/Best Veteran: GCH CH Winner’s Bitch/Best of Winners/Best
RIVER RUN’S WICKED RN JH CGC TKN Puppy: FAIRHILL-GARBONITA JOURNEY
Call Name: Luna CONTINUES @ SHOWDOWN
Owner: Stephanie Clemons Owner: Renee Peretto, Anita Weiss, Julie
Thate
Select Dog: GCH CH KNOTTYPINE’S
WHISPERS TO MY SOUL CD BN RI JH FDC DN Reserve Winner’s Bitch/Best Bred By
TKI RD TKI Exhibitor: SNOMEL’S ONE SHOT TO THE
Call Name: Eagan MOON
Owner: Jean Bernier Owner: Stephanie Clemons, Lynn Clemons

Select Bitch: CH QUIETSTORM N FIELDFINE Sweepstakes Results - Puppy and Veteran
LOVE STORY CGC Judge: Lori King
Call Name: Story
Owner: Robin Richter, Dorothea Hand, PUPPY
Barbara Erwin, TJ Palmer Best in Sweepstakes: GCHB CH I JUST B’S
LETS SET THE RING ON FIRE
Awards of Merit Call Name: Nico
Owner: Spike Salisbury
CH CEDAR RUN READY SET LET’S RIDE
Owner: Treasa Rost, Christopher Rost, Best of Opposite Sweepstakes: SNOMEL’S
Michelle Rost ONE SHOT TO THE MOON
Call Name: Berretta
CH CEDAR RUN DISTURBING THE PEACE Owner: Stephanie Clemons, Lynn Clemons
Owner: Mikala Seymour, Nadene Seymour,
Johnathan Seymour VETERAN
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes: GCH CH
GCH CH IJUSTB N’ COLDWATER’S WHO’S KNOTTYPINE’S WHISPERS TO MY SOUL CD
KNOCKING AT YOUR GATE BN RI JH FDC DN TKI RD TKI
Owner: Kim Abbott, Garrett Schauer, Donna Call Name: Eagan
Schauer Owner: Jean Bernier

Best of Opposite Sex Veteran: GCH CH
RIVER RUN’S WICKED RN JH CGC TKN
Call Name: Luna
Owner: Stephanie Clemons

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BEST OF BREED BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX/BEST BVETERAN
GCHB CH I JUST B’S LETS SET THE RING ON FIRE GCH CH RIVER RUN’S WICKED RN JH CGC TKN

Call Name: Nico Call Name: Luna
Owner: Spike Salisbury Owner: Stephanie Clemons

SELECT DOG RESERVE WINNERS BITCH / BEST BRED BY EXHIBITOR
GCH CH KNOTTYPINE’S WHISPERS TO MY SOUL CD BN RI SNOMEL’S ONE SHOT TO THE MOON

JH FDC DN TKI RD TKI Owners: Stephanie Clemons, Lynn Clemons
Call Name: Eagan
Owner: Jean Bernier

BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES BEST OF OPPOSITE IN SWEEPSTAKES
GCHB CH I JUST B’S LETS SET THE RING ON FIRE SNOMEL’S ONE SHOT TO THE MOON

Call Name: Nico Call Name: Berretta
Owner: Spike Salisbury Owner: Stephanie Clemons, Lynn Clemons

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BEST VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES BEST OF OPPOSITE VETERAN IN SWEEPSTAKES
GCH CH KNOTTYPINE’S WHISPERS TO MY SOUL CD BN RI GCH CH RIVER RUN’S WICKED RN JH CGC TKN

JH FDC DN TKI RD TKI Call Name: Luna - picture attached
Call Name: Eagan - picture attached Owner: Stephanie Clemons

Owner: Jean Bernier

JUNIORS RANKINGS
Through September 30, 2022

Rank Name Best Jr Reserve Best JR Class Wins Total Defeated

1 Garrett Schauer 7 3 8 157
2 50
Rylee Balasco 0 1 3
4 3
4 Theodore Joshua Moore 1 1 0
3
Grant Gooding 1 1 0

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE IN MID OCTOBER IS
SOMETHING SPECIAL

SUBMITTED BY: CHAR RUTAR

The GSPC of Middle Tennessee hosted its annual Specialty weekend October 14 – 16, 2022 in
Lebanon, TN with fall color coming on strong and majors on the table for four straight shows.
The party kicked off Friday with a Beginner Puppy Event including entries from 3 different litters.
Alessandra Foltz officiated and got to play with the youngsters. Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes
were judged by Jennifer Murphy, leading up to the Specialty classes and Breed competition under
Ms Foltz’s expert eye. Trophy Chair Angela Still outdid herself this year sending the winners home
with pieces of outstanding breed motif artwork and ribbons anyone would be proud to hang on
their wall. Hospitality chair Cindi Chilbert came up with unique burlap and rope-handled hospi-
tality bags for all exhibitors, who traveled in from 12 different states spanning the country from
Maine to Florida to California.

The Club supported the entries of the Tri Star Kennel Club all breed shows on Saturday and Sunday
ensuring major entry competition for their guests. Then hosted a second concurrent Specialty
Show Saturday afternoon with Jason Hoke passing judgement. Profuse thanks to all – judges, own-
ers, and exhibitors – who rolled with all the delays brought on by emergency adjustments to the
show schedule.

GSPCMTN 4 to 6 Month Beginner Puppy. Winners Dog: Eastbay’s Back In The Saddle @
10-14-22 Pointsetter. B – Kastros/DeBruyn, O – Charles
Edwards & Amy Johnson-Edwards
Best Puppy: Halestorm’s Sweet Confection. B-
Christy Hale, O – Sheri Fastenrath Reserve Winners Dog: VJK-Myst Make Today
Your Someday at Woodlyn. B – S. Stutz, Y. Hassler-
Best of Opposite Sex: Halestorm’s Am Grillin’ & Deterding, V. Nunes-Atkinson, O – Chandler
Chillin’. B/O C. Hale, O – Emma Hutchings Sharpe & Breeders

Puppy Sweepstakes. 10-14-22 Reserve Winners Bitch: OPK’s Girl With
Kaleidoscope Eyes. B/O – Lenore Parsons
Best in Sweepstakes: Woodlyn Original Sin. B –
Chandler Sharpe & Scott Edwards, O – C. Sharpe Select Dog: Von Ruann & Bay Wye’s To Hot To
& Lydia Frey Handle Oskar. B/O Tracey Mirgon

Best of Opposite in Sweeps: Eastbay’s Back In Select Bitch: GCHS Clarity’s Reach The Sky VJK-
The Saddle @ Pointsetter. B – Kelly Kastros & Myst. B – Claire Malcom & Mariah Dupuy, O – Val
Deborah DeBruyn, O – Charles Edwards & Amy Atkinson, Y Hassler-Deterding, Carley Simpson, S
Johnson-Edwards Acevedo

Veteran Sweepstakes 10-14-22 Judges’ Award of Merit: GCHS OPK N Starfield’s
Stake Your Claim. B/O Lenore Parsons
Best Veteran Dog: CH Good Valley’s Pretty Boy
Floyd. B/O – Ken & Colleen Scruggs BOB Owner Handled: Hotwired’s She’s A Pistol
(given)
Best Veteran Bitch: GCH BNJ Legend of The
Dreamcatcher RN. B – Beth & Jeff DeVries, O –
Chantel Combee

Independent Specialty Show 10-14-22 Best Puppies 4-6 mos

Best of Breed: GCHS Stonehill’s Misery Business SHORTHAIR JOURNAL
JH BCAT DE DMX. B – Kimberly Petts & Jane Rae,
O – Molly McCown

Best of Winners/Winners Bitch: Hotwired’s
She’s A Pistol. B – Karin Cecil, O – Erica & Shane
Walker

Best of Opposite Sex: CH Good Valley’s Pretty
Boy Floyd. B/O Ken & Colleen Scruggs

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BEST OF BREED BEST OF WINNERS/WINNERS BITCH
GCHS STONEHILL’S MISERY BUSINESS JH BCAT DE DMX HOTWIRED’S SHE’S A PISTOL
Owner: Erica & Shane Walker
Owner: Molly McCown

WINNERS DOG
EASTBAY’S BACK IN THE SADDLE @ POINTSETTER

Owner: Charles Edwards & Amy Johnson-Edwards

BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES BEST OF OPPOSITE IN SWEEPSTAKES
WOODLYN ORIGINAL SIN EASTBAY’S BACK IN THE SADDLE @ POINTSETTER
Owner: Sheri Fastenrath
Owner: Charles Edwards & Amy Johnson-Edwards

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CONCURRENT SPECIALTY 10-15-22 BEST OF BREED
GCHS CLARITY’S REACH THE SKY VKH-MYST
Best of Breed: GCHS Clarity’s Reach the Sky Owners Val Atkinson, Y Hassler-Deterding, Carley Simpson, S
VKH-Myst – given
Acevedo
Best of Winners/Winners Bitch: WhiteOak’s
Little Miss Sunshine B- Jennifer & Eric Murphy, O BEST OFOPPOSITE SEX
Jennifer Murphy & Sara Murphy CH WHITEOAK RAPSODY HELLORHIGHWATER CGC

Best of Opposite Sex: CH WhiteOak Rapsody TKN
HellorHighWater CGC TKN B – Jennifer & Eric Owners: Jennifer Murphy, Michael & Kristina Paul
Murphy, Michelle Porfido, Sandy Maks, O –
Jennifer Murphy, Michael & Kristina Paul

Winners Dog: VJK-Myst Make Today Your
Someday At Woodlyn. B – S Stutz, Y Hassler-
Deterding, V Nunes-Atkinson, O – Chandler
Sharpe & Breeders

Reserve Winners Dog: Eastbay’s Back In The
Saddle @ Pointsetter (given)

Reserve Winners Bitch: Woodlyn Original Sin. B
– Chandler Sharpe & Scott Edwards, O – Chandler
Sharpe & Lydia Freye

Select Dog: CH Good Valley’s Pretty Boy Floyd
(given)

Select Bitch: GCHS Stonehill’s Misery Business
JH BCAT DE DMX (given)

Judges’ Award of Merit: GCHS OPK N Starfield’s
Stake Your Claim (given)

BOB Owner Handled: GCH WhiteOak High
Seas JH FDC DJ CGCU TKN ATT B – Jennifer &
Eric Murphy, Michelle Porfido, Sandy Maks, O –
Jennifer Murphy & Virginia Rowe

WINNERS DOG

VJK-MYST MAKE TODAY YOUR SOMEDAY AT
WOODLYN

Owners: Chandler Sharpe & S Stutz, Y Hassler-
Deterding, V Nunes-Atkinson

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MEET THE BREED

SUBMITTED BY: BECKY FEIGH

On Oct. 15 AKC held another Meet The Breed event at the
Greater Columbus Convention Center located downtown
Columbus, Ohio. The event was open to the public to
come learn about all the different breeds. Once again the
GSPs did not disappoint their fans. Club members pro-
vided breed standard and health information along with
lots of photos of various GSPs. The public asked several
questions about exercise needs and what toys GSPs like
or will not destroy! The GSPCA would like to thank Club
Members Pamela Flores, Kelly Ladrigan, Andrea Quinter,
Melissa Wilde and Brad Dillman for taking time out of
their busy schedules to bring dogs to the event. The next
AKC Meet The Breed event will be Jan. 28-29 at the Jacob
K Javitz Center in New York. If you are interested in vol-
unteering at the next event, please contact Denise Avery –
[email protected].

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MASON DIXON GSP CLUB SPECIALTY

SUBMITTED BY: SUSAN MASSART

It’s a wrap on the fall Mason-Dixon German Shorthaired Pointer Club Specialty and Supported Shows held on
November 4th and 5th at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA, birthplace of Secretariat. We had an unusu-
ally mild fall weekend to enjoy being with our dog show friends and their lovely GSPs. A big thank you to all
our exhibitors, trophy donors and those contributing to our Saturday raffle drawing! We were honored to
have Tina Craig and June Cohron, DVM judge our Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes over the weekend. Their
gentle hands and encouraging feedback made everyone feel like a winner! We would also like to thank our
judges -- Kenneth Berg at our Supported Show and Sioux Forsyth-Green at our Specialty Show. Their exper-
tise and well run rings made it a pleasure to watch the beautiful dogs being shown.

This was the inaugural show for our “official” new Show Chair, Raquel Stonesifer. She led a dedicated com-
mittee that organized extensive raffle and trophy tables, which help our club cover expenses and support
other club events such as hunt tests, field trials and water tests. A club cannot survive without active mem-
bers to support these events. So, a very special thank you goes out to Raquel and the Show Committee,
Tiffany Harvey-Cessna, Patti Engle, Barbara Levenson, Jennifer Murphy, Beth Ritchie, and Barbara Cullerton.
They are now busy organizing our spring Supported and Specialty shows to be held at the 2023 Celtic Classic
cluster in York, PA on March 17th and 18th. We hope to see many more of our GSP family and meet many
new exhibitors at that show.

And finally, congratulations to all the winners! – Susan Massart, MDGSPC Show Committee

Sweeps Specialty
Judge: Dr. June Cohron, DVM Judge: Mrs. Sioux Forsyth-Green

Best in Sweeps Best of Breed
WHITEOAK’S POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE GCHS CH CLARITY REACH THE SKY VJK-MYST
By CH Summertime’s Smooth Sailing CD RE JH AX By GCHP CH Vjk-Myst Garbonita’s California
AXJ CA - GCHS CH Diadem Show Me The Money Journey CD RN BCAT CGCA CGCU TKN - CH
At Whiteoak RN CGC. Braebrook’s This Is How We Do.
Owner: Jennifer & Eric Murphy Owner: Carley Simpson & S Acevedo & V
Breeder: Jennifer & Eric Murphy Atkinson & Y Hassler-Deterding
Breeder: Claire L Malcolm & Mariah M Dupuy
Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps
AISLING’S SILVER OAK AT CLADDAGH Best of Winners / Winner’s Bitch
By GCHG CH Claddagh’s Etched In Silver RN WHITEOAK’S POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE
JH FDC CGC TKN - CH Aisling’s Shapeshifter By CH Summertime’s Smooth Sailing CD RE JH AX
O’Claddagh JH. AXJ CA - GCHS CH Diadem Show Me The Money
Owner: Catherine Iacopelli At Whiteoak RN CGC.
Breeder: Patricia Sheekey Owner: Jennifer & Eric Murphy
Breeder: Jennifer & Eric Murphy
Best Veteran in Sweeps
GCHS ROSE MOUNTAIN’S STELOR GUNPOWDER Best Of Opposite Sex
AND GLI RN CGC TKN CH TRF LEGEND OF A BLUEGRASS STAR CA
By GCH Stelor’s Royalty Remembered - GCH By GCHG CH Coldwater’s Big Shoes To Fill CGC
Edelmarke Blaze Of Glory TKN - CH Trf White River Stars Shining At Sunrise
Owner: Tiffany Cessna & Barbara Van Blarcum & RI TD BCAT CGC TKN
Melissa Hungerford Owner: Melanie Galinger & Kipp Whelan
Breeder: Barbara Van Blarcum & Raymond Breeder: Kipp L E Whelan & Samuel Whelan
Scarth DVM & Steven Whelan & Becky Feigh

Best of Opposite Sex Veteran Sweeps Select Dog
GCHG CH CLADDAGH’S ETCHED IN SILVER RN JH GCHS ROSE MOUNTAIN’S LIFESTYLE OF THE
FDC CGC TKN PINK & THE FAMOUS RN BCAT CA DE DMX AMX
By GCHG Quinsea’s War Admiral - GCHS HDS
Claddagh’s Knight ‘N Gael RN By Ch Ludlam’s Mr. Weinland - GCHS Ch Rose
Owner: Catherine Iacopelli Mountain’s Stelor Gunpowder And Glitz RN CGC
Breeder: Catherine Iacopelli TKN BCAT CA DMX AMA.
Owner: Tiffany Cessna & Barbara Van Blarcum &
Melissa Hungerford
Breeder: Tiffany Cessna, Melissa Hungerford, &
Barbara Van Blarcum.

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Select Bitch BEST OF BREED
CH WATISA’S GIFT OF THE SILVER MOON GCHS CLARITY’S REACH THE SKY VKH-MYST
- ARTEMIS Owners Val Atkinson, Y Hassler-Deterding, Carley Simpson, S
By GCH CH Diadem’s Freeze Frame At Flashpoint
JH - Diadem’s My Secret Weapon. Acevedo
Owner: Menikina Gancayco & Antonietta Pesce &
Jeaneen Beisner
Breeder: Jeaneen Beisner & Sandra Maks

Award of Merit
GCHG CH CLADDAGH’S ETCHED IN SILVER RN JH
FDC CGC TKN
By GCHG Quinsea’s War Admiral - GCHS
Claddagh’s Knight ‘N Gael RN
Owner: Catherine Iacopelli
Breeder: Catherine Iacopelli

Winners Dog
AISLING’S SILVER OAK AT CLADDAGH
By GCHG CH Claddagh’s Etched In Silver RN
JH FDC CGC TKN - CH Aisling’s Shapeshifter
O’Claddagh JH
Owner: Catherine Iacopelli
Breeder: Patricia Sheekey

BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES BEST OF WINNERS/WINNERS BITCH
WHITEOAK’S POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE WHITEOAK’S POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE

Owner: Jennifer & Eric Murphy Owner: Jennifer & Eric Murphy

BEST IN SWEEPS BEST OF OPPOSITE
WITH BEST CH TRF LEGEND OF A BLUEGRASS STAR CA

VETERAN DOG IN Owner: Melanie Galinger & Kipp Whelan
SWEEPSTAKES

GCHS ROSE
MOUNTAIN’S STELOR

GUNPOWDER AND
GLI RN CGC TKN
Owners: Tiffany Cessna
& Barbara Van Blarcum
& Melissa Hungerford

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SELECT DOG
GCHS ROSE MOUNTAIN’S
LIFESTYLE OF THE PINK & THE
FAMOUS RN BCAT CA DE DMX

AMX HDS
Owners: Tiffany Cessna &
Barbara Van Blarcum & Melissa

Hungerford

WINNERS DOG
AISLING’S SILVER OAK AT CLADDAGH

Owner: Catherine Iacopelli

The GSPCA encourages our members to participate in the CHIC program. The Canine Health Information Center,
also known as CHIC, is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Founda-
tion (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

Effective May 1, 2014 the required tests are:

Cardiac: Exam (auscultation or echo) by a Board Certified Cardiologist at the Minimum age of 24 months, with
results posted to the OFA site. The age of 24 months is a change to this requirement. In addition, the exam must
now be performed only by a board certified cardiologist.

Hip Dysplasia: OFA Evaluation at Minimum age of 24 months or PennHIP.

Elbow Dysplasia: OFA Evaluation at Minimum age of 24 months. This is a new requirement based on the rising in-
cidence of elbow dysplasia in all sporting breeds including GSPs. Previously elbow dysplasia had been an optional
test. Elbow Dysplasia is a crippling hereditary disease.

Eye Exam: Eye examination by a Board Certified ACVO Ophthalmologist annually until Age 6. Results registered
with OFA. There is no recommended age to start as long as the eyes are open.

Cone Degeneration: Optigen test results registered with the OFA. Only one subsequent generation of two CD
tested dogs may be cleared by parentage. The following generation will have to be tested.

Optional Tests:
Autoimmune thyroiditis: Evaluation by an OFA approved laboratory with results posted to the OFA site. It is
recommended that the test be repeated every two years.

Von Willebrands Disease: Clearance using the vWD Type 2 genetic test from an OFA approved lab. (Genetic Test)
Results to be posted to the OFA site.

A special note about Lupoid Dermatosis (LD). In June 2013 the GSPCA Board of Directors reviewed information
from a retest of dogs previously tested for LD by cheek swab. Because some of the different results obtained from
the blood sample retest have not been explained and because the results of the LD research have not been pub-
lished in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, the Board has taken a neutral position on this test at this time. Breed-
ers need to consult with PennGen at the University of Pennsylvania to determine the usefulness of this test for their
breeding programs. (Please see the Members Section of the GSPCA web site for more information.)

*Note – In addition to the breed specific requirements above, a CHIC requirement across all participating breeds is that the dog
must be permanently identified via microchip or tattoo in order to qualify for a CHIC number.

For more information visit our website at gspca.org

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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’.)

ALABAMA MINNESOTA ADAM RANDALL REMINDER to
KATHERINE & KEVIN HAYES RONERT LANDON
SOUTH DAKOTA local clubs:
ARKANSAS NEBRASKA TIFFANI MIX-SCHNEIDER
SUZANNE MILLER AARON GARDNER We want to see and hear all
DAVID EDWARDS TEXAS about your events!
NEW HAMPSHIRE JONATHAN COTTON
ARIZONA BEN MERRILL RENE FOURNIER Sharing the info with us
CHRIS SAVITTIERI CULLEN HASLETT allows us to promote it on
NEW JERSEY ROWDY HENDERSON our social media and in the
CALIFORNIA DANIELLE BLANDA ERNIE JUAREZ Journal. Exhibitors and club
SARA & RICARDO MONTANO BRIDGETTE KUNST MICHAEL J. KEWDAR members also want to read
MARGARET ZUBA CARMEN MALLINI about your event and see
COLORADO RYAN NUTT images FROM your events!
MACKENZIE & MICAELA NEW YORK DAVID O’BRIEN So send them in!
MONTGOMERY DAVE ANTHONY NATHAN RIVERS
DANA CARUSO ALAN ROLLINS When submitting your club's
CONNECTICUT JENNIFER J. DIEHL AMANDA SOLOMON results for any event (field,
PAUL BAARS ALBERT HOFFMANN CHARLA SPERRING hunt, show, obedience,
MADELINE COOK KEVIN KONE LEAHIA & DUSTY LEE WARS agility, scent etc) please make
SEAN DAVITT BARBARA KOSKOS sure to use to include photos
KURT HINCK ANTHONY MAJKA VIRGINIA that are labeled clearly for
PERRY MASOTTI MATTEW BATDORF your event.
DELAWARE DAVE VERMAAT KATHLEEN MALONE
EVAN BECKER DEBORAH A SUESS Have questions? Do you need
NORTH CAROLINA ANN THUNDER to know how and what to
FLORIDA DAVID ALEKSA & MINGQIU submit? Drop us an email.
IVY & CAROL FRANCO ALEKSA WASHINGTON
LANDEN JOHNSON WILL COOLEY DANIEL FERGUSON Submissions can be sent
BRIANNA DRYE to: [email protected]
GEORGIA YVETTE GRAMBY WISCONSIN
TOM HARBIN KATHY BENNETT
JULIA HEIDBRINK OHIO MACKENZIE JANZ
G. DALE JAMES HELEN CANTRELL DAVID OBERST
LAUREN RISTER JON M. CARROLL BRIAN SENICK & TANJA
GABRIEL & ELIZABETH HAAS WASHBURN
IOWA AUDREY REED
AMY MCNEELEY ONTARIO, CANADA
OREGON KERI MORRIS
KENTUCKY CHASE COCHRAN
MELISSA TEDESCHI RACHEL CROCKETT PUERTO RICO
CARLA RODRIGUEZ RIVERA
LOUISIANA PENNSYLVANIA
ELLIOT BROWN BRIDGET BAREITHER BRAZIL
PETE CALKIN RENATO AZEVEDO & PHILLIPPE
MARYLAND JENN DISANTIS DE NICOLAY-ROTHSCHILD
CAMERON BELL LAURA & JACK DUNBACK
TIMOTHY WARRINGTON ADAM FARNWALT
KEVIN KRAUSE
MASSACHUSETTS PHIL SAPOVITS
MARC BAKER-BOURGEOIS NOLAN SCHNEIDER
CAROLINE COLT KRISTA MICHELLE TORRES
JULIA & DAMON DIMMICK TOM VILLAREALE
SEAN FROST
BRANDON NESTOR RHODE ISLAND
KEELEY KLITZ
MICHIGAN
DAVID CAMPBELL SOUTH CAROLINA
KRISTY & AUSTIN GARDNER

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WHELPING SUPPLIES - WHAT YOU NEED

SUBMITTED BY: MELISSA CAMPBELL

So, you’ve made the decision to breed your German Shorthaired Pointer, and your girl is pregnant and
expecting very soon. What do you need to make her comfortable and have a successful whelp?

There are some supplies that you will want to have available just in case your girl doesn’t do everything
herself, which is rare. You never know when you need to step in and lend a hand. These supplies will
cover most anything except medical emergencies where your choice is to call the vet.

Dog Breeding and Whelping Supplies: Litter or Whelping Box

This is the actual place where your girl will give birth to her puppies. You will need a litter or whelping
box. This can be as elaborate or simple as you like. The result should be your dam is happy, warm, and
comfortable.

Ready-made whelping boxes come in different sizes and are normally equipped with pig rails and an open-
ing for moms to come and go. The whelping box should always be sturdy, washable, and easy to put togeth-
er and take apart. Some breeders like to use kiddie swimming pools.

You will want to equip your whelping box with comfortable bedding and warmth. Neonates cannot main-
tain the body temperature, so it is up to you to provide additional warmth by way of heat lamps, heating
pads, or heat nests.

Timing the Time of Labor: Thermometer

Your Dam’s temperature will drop to around 98 degrees F about 24 hours before she goes into labor. You
will want to have a rectal thermometer and lubricating gel to take her temperature. A normal dog’s tem-
perature is between 100 and 101. Once the temperature drops below 99 degrees, labor is near. Keep your
thermometer clean and in your dog breeding and whelping supplies toolbox.

Weight Scale: Puppies Weights

A scale is necessary if you want to record the weight of your newborn puppies. This is important because
you will want to assure your puppies are gaining a little weight each day. You can use a postal scale or pur-
chase a scale that will allow you to weigh older puppies and even adults.

Instruments for Delivering Puppies

I keep a tray of dog breeding and whelping supplies ready for
the next litter and stock it as needed. You will want to have the
following on hand:

Sterile Gloves: I like to keep gloves on hand in case
mom is having difficulty and needs a little help bring-
ing her puppies into the world. Never, never pull a
puppy out, but work with her contractions. Breech
births may need a little help from you.

Clamps: You will want to clamp off the cord so you will
be able to cut it and free the puppy from the placenta.
Curved hemostats work best, but you may also want to
consider umbilical cord clamps or even dental floss for
tying it off.

Bulb Syringe: Once the puppy is free of the water sac,
you will want to suction out the fluid in his/her lungs and
mouth. A small infant bulb syringe is the best way to do this. Suction the nose and then the mouth.

Wash clothes and Towels: Your Dam will undoubtedly try to clean up her pups and keep them
warm. If you want to help, you can try to dry off puppies with clean washcloths and towels.
Keeping the whelping box dry and clean is also important, so you will want to provide dry bed-
ding. You can use disposable wee pads or continually replace soiled bedding with clean fresh
towels or blankets. Have plenty of extras available to replace after each puppy is whelped.

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Afrin or similar product: Active Ingredients: Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride (0.05 %), Nasal
Decongestant. If a puppy is having wheezing sounds and you are not able to completely clear the
lungs, place 1-2 drops of Afrin or a similar product directly on the puppy’s tongue to help dry up
any fluid from the birthing process.
Colorful Bands will help you identify individual puppies. When the entire litter looks alike, it is
important to identify individual puppies. You can use nail polish, but these bands are just as easy.
Flashlight: For use when taking your mom out at night.

Products to Help Labor Proceed

I keep Ora-Cal on hand to use AFTER the first puppy has been born. Oral Cal works similarly to
oxytocin to increase uterine contractions. Never give this medication until after the first puppy
has been born.

High-caloric nutritional drops are helpful for extra help for both mom and puppies during labor
and delivery and afterward. I like to use Kayo Syrup and the moms love it.

Betadine liquid or swabs: To prevent infection, some type of antiseptic for the umbilical cord
stump is recommended. Betadine liquid can be applied with a cotton ball, or you may choose to
purchase iodine pads to apply to the umbilical cord.

Alcohol, alcohol pads, or another type of disinfecting solution for disinfecting instruments such as
scissors or hemostats

Clock or watch for timing births.

Paper and Pen for Recording Birth Times and Weights. As part of my dog breeding and whelping
supplies.

After the puppies arrive

Puppy Formula
Hand feeding means that you are giving your puppies a canine formula in addition to or in lieu of their
nursing on mama’s nipples using a bottle or syringe. I recommend keeping a can of Goats milk formula on
hand for the possible puppy that needs additional calories or if you feel one or more of the puppies is too
weak to compete for sufficient food from the mother. There are
other times when this formula comes in handy.

If your Dam has a very large litter, you may also want to supple-
ment their feeding just to help mom out until her full milk comes
in. Also, there is the occasional litter when mom’s milk has
not come in and you will need to take over feeding the puppies
entirely. This is a huge job that needs to be done about every 2 to
3 hours around the clock while you wait for your girl to produce
enough milk.
Don’t start feeding your puppies until you know it is necessary.
The first milk that the mom produces is called colostrum and is
rich in antibodies needed for immune support.

Syringes, Bottles, Nipples
You will need a way to get the milk into the puppy and I recom-
mend using a syringe with a rubber nipple top. Small dog bottles
and nipples work well too. Some people use sponges and that is an option too.

Tube Feeding for Extremely Weak Puppies is an option only if you know what you are doing. Do not
attempt to tube feed unless you have been trained by a vet or vet tech.

Now that the puppies are here and are thriving take time to enjoy this special time with mom and that
sweet puppy breath.

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WATER TEST RESULTS

SUBMITTED BY: JEANE BERNIER

This information is from the Water Test Secretary The GSPC of WI held their annual GSPCA water rat-
of Patricia Russell for the Katahdin GSPC of ing test at Krystal Creek Kennels in Cedar Grove,
Greater Portland. The club held its water ratings WI on July 23, 2022. The Judges were Jon Marcott
test at Surry Mountain Lake Beach on September and Mike Ladwig. The test had 9 entries from all
10, 2022. Judges were Tom White, Pat Russell and the levels, 8 passed. Thank you to our test dog Eli
Cassandra Tompkins. The test had 11 entries from and our pick up dog Eagan for their help in keep-
all the levels, 7 passed. ing the test running smoothly.

NRD Level NRD Level
Dog’s Name: Aislings Mister Green Christmas
Call Name: Myser Dog’s Name: Snomel’s One Shot
Owner: Marissa Young and Patricia Sheekey to the Moon
Call Name: Beretta
Dog’s Name: Fuller Shooting Starr’s Tsunami Owner: Stephanie Clemons
Ripple
Call Name: Ripple Dog’s Name: Snomel’s Lil Bit of Moon Shine
Owner: Keeley Klitz Call Name: Calypso
Owner: Donna Nisleit
Dog’s Name: Huckle Hill Remington Side Shot
Call Name: Remmy Dog’s Name: KMK Stir It Up
Owner: Sean Frost V Greif
Call Name: Rasta
Dog’s Name: Sky Hunter Quinn Owner: Kitty Keiner and Donna
Call Name: Quinn Schauer
Owner: Edwin Jackopsic and Belinda Jackopsic
Dog’s Name: Snomel’s Moonlit River Thru
Dog’s Name: Judd’s Sage Vom Deppe Haus Aspen Grove
Call Name: Sage Call Name: Aspen
Owner: Jeffrey Judd and Gavin Judd Owner: Michelle Molkenthine

RD Level Dog’s Name: INT CH GCH
Dog’s Name: MonYough Rivers Jemuia at U-CH Leaside ShakeNbake W
Valley Vista SandStorm JH FDC RATS CGC
Call Name: Jemuia NAVHDA NA P112
Owner: Edwin Jackopsic Call Name: Ricky Bobby
Owner: Sandra Hoesel
Dog’s Name: Fuller Shooting Starr’s Blazin’
on Grouse Boy
Call Name: Blaze
Owner: Susan Fuller

All of the Wisconsin Qualifiers

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