WCA Magazine MARCH 2024

2023 National Specialty Winner CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone March 2024 2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPION 2023 National Field Champion FC Cris D’s Making A Statement Photo Credit: April Mallon

THE WEIMARANER MAGAZINE THE MAGAZINE OF THE BEST OF BREEDS Bonnie Hill, Editor PO Box 2084 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Phone: 215.378.0203 [email protected] Magazine Committee Members Amanda Frutos • Tammy Richmond National Office Cindy James-Moore, Executive Secretary 562 S State Hwy 123 Bypass #446 Seguin, TX 78155 Phone: 830-624-9699 [email protected] Hours: 10-4 CST M, W, F Cindy James-Moore, Futurity Administrator 562 S State Hwy 123 Bypass #446 Seguin, TX 78155 Phone: 830-624-9699 [email protected] The Weimaraner Magazine (USPS 673-500) (ISSN 0162-315X) is published monthly for $55.00 per year by the Weimaraner Club of America, 1200 Union Wine Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Periodicals Postage paid at Montezuma, IA and add’l mailing office. Corporate address: c/o Incorp Services, Inc., 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 140, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Vol 81, Number 3, March 2024 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to WCA, 562 S. State Hwy 123 Bypass #446, Seguin, TX 78155-9752 Send advertising and articles to the editor, who reserves the right to edit all copy. The editor is not responsible for claims made by advertisers. Statements made by writers are not necessarily the views of the editor or the WCA. No advertising will be accepted that contains or promotes Weimaraners with known or obvious disqualifications. Photos of these dogs may be published if they are part of the results. No dogs with obvious disqualifying faults will be published on a cover. MONTHLY COLUMNS DeTails ................................................................................6 Futurity Corner .................................................................7 Futurity Litter Nominations ..............................................7 FEATURES Health: Aging Dogs Get Disc Disease ...............................18 Preservation vs. Conservation Breeders: Who Are We?....................................................................38 Ow, That Hurts! Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats ............40 AKC Delegate Report ........................................................43 Our Juniors .......................................................................46 Ignite Your Passion: Motivating Weimaraner Club Members for an Incredible Journey................................47 RESULTS Weimaraner Club of America 2023 National Field Championships & Field Futurity .....................................20 Weimaraner Club of America Winter Specialty Show ...26 LoneStar Weimaraner Club specialty Show ...................31 Obedience Statistics .........................................................52 Field Statistics...................................................................53 Agility Stats .......................................................................56 Conformation Stats ..........................................................57 REGULAR DEPARTMENTS On The Covers ..................................................................4 Breeder Referral...............................................................5 New Members...................................................................5 Minutes .............................................................................8 New AKC Titles ...............................................................50 Ratings Awarded ............................................................55 Calendar of Events .........................................................58 Weimaraner Clubs..........................................................59 WCA Officers & Committees...........................................60 Classifieds .......................................................................61 Contents Copyright © 2024 by The Weimaraner Club of America. All rights reserved. Reproduction of contents in any form is prohibited without written permission from the publisher and the contributor. WWW.WEIMARANERCLUBOFAMERICA.ORG Correction On page 29 of the February Issue, The BROM POINTS for CH Silversmith Catch The Lady of Shalott BROM should have read: 7 CH’s, 7 nominated and 144 BROM points The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 3 ▬

Front Cover 2023 National Field Champion FC Cris D’s Making A Statement “Lucky” Sire: Thornton Hey Hugh Frank Der Hund, CA Dam: Heartbeat’s Anita Cookie Breeders: Christine Marie Dougherty Owner: Robbe Tognotti McAlexander Handler: Diane Vater Everyone asks how Lucky got his name, so here it is… His momma was taken to be spayed because of her irregular heat cycles. When the vet opened her up, she saw two pups. So she hurried and sewed her back up. No one was for sure that the two pups would make it to term. Well, there were six…all born alive. They were all lucky. We liked the breeding, so went and picked out a pup to train and ultimately place in a trial home. He got his registered name, because he screamed and barked all the way home! The second time that this pup got Lucky was when Sara Renee agreed to take him for a few months to socialize and “raise him up”. Lucky got lucky once again, when Robbe McAlexander agreed to own him and keep him on the circuit to do what he clearly loves to do. Lucky has an easy gait and a big run which catches the judges attention. He will be chasing his GFC this year. Watch for him in hour stakes. Back Cover 2023 National Amateur Field Champion Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH “Esme” Sire: CH Trax Edenrock Start Me Up, CD RE TDX TDU NSD NRD VX Dam: Trax Tiger Lily Breeder: Roberta Snow Owners: Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson Handler: Megan Bastien Sweet, spunky, brainy, cute and extremely eager to please, Esme showed oodles of natural field ability from a pup. Smart as a whip and impressively biddable, Esme was so easy to steady for senior level stakes. Her hallmarks afield are great bird finding ability, pushing hard into the field, high style and intensity on point with consistent honest and mannerly bird work. A versatile and very trainable gal, Esme also competes with great success in Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Trick Dog, Field dog and Water dog tests. In 2022 attaining the CKC #1 All breed Amateur and All Breed Open Gun dog as well as #1 Weimaraner in Rally Obedience. Deep appreciation to Esme’s co-owner Shirley Nilsson for her endless and selfless hours of mentorship, support and talent in training Esme. Congratulations on your 38th Bred/Trained/Owned FC Shirley. ON THE COVER Cover Photo by: April Mallon The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 4 ▬

wca breeder referral 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] Expecting Puppies? BY BILLIE THOMPSON New Member Applications Membership applications shall be submitted to the executive secretary, and the name and address of each applicant shall be published in the next issue of the club magazine. Applicants will become members 30 days after the mailing of the magazine in which their names and addresses were published unless objection is received in writing by the executive secretary. If a written objection is received, the executive secretary shall submit the names and addresses of all such applicants to the directors for their written vote by mail, not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days after mailing of the issue of the magazine in which the names were published, accompanied by copies of any correspondence received in connection with such applications. Affirmative votes for two-thirds of the directors present at a meeting, or the board voting by mail, shall be required to elect an applicant. BARTLETT, DIAN, 21450 BOYLE RD, PALO CCEDRO, CA 93073 Debra Hopkins BUCK, KAREN, 3114 URSULINES AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 Hermine Wilkins CLARK, CAROL, 995 WOODSITE DR., DELAND, FL 32724 Jane Gomprecht FRANCIS, CATHLEEN, 28 LIBERTY ST., FRANKLIN, NH 03235 Carol Dubuque KNIGHT, CANDACE, 4788 SUMATANGA RD., GALLANT, AL 35972 Barbara Cook MEEK, TERRY, 242033 WHITE POST LANE W, FOOTHILLS, AB T1S 3K3 CANADA Megan Bastien VANDERLEEST, JUSTIN, 4317 LIMESTONE RD, CAMPBELLVILLE, ON L0P 1B0 CANADA Shirley Nilsson The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 5 ▬

I hope everyone is enjoying the new magazine format. We are still working out a few things with the new printer. If you have been looking for your membership expiration date after your name on the label, you will not find it. We have corrected this for the March issue. PLEASE READ If you have moved, please get in touch with the National Office at [email protected] or 830-624- 9699 with your new address. The post-service does not forward periodical mail. So, if you change your address with the Post Office, they do not forward your Weimaraner Magazine. Also, if you are still waiting to receive email notices from the WCA, please check the email address listed in the 2024 Membership List. The one we have for you could need to be updated. The ballot for the 2027 WCA National Bench Event Judges was included in your February magazine. Please remember to send in your ballot. The deadline is April 1st. If you need to reach me, you can email me at [email protected] or call me at 830-624-9699. DeTails from the Office BY CINDY JAMES-MOORE The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 6 ▬

futurity corner BY CINDY JAMES-MOORE Just a reminder to everyone, 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. Please check and make sure that all your owners have renewed their membership if you are planning to attend a 2024 Futurity or Maturity with the puppy. Also, a copy of the puppies AKC papers must be on file. Thank you to everyone that sent them in already. To check 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 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 for 2023: Western Field Futurity – Spenceville, CA March 8-10, 2024 Eastern Field Futurity – Dillwyn, VA March 25-28, 2024 Eastern Show Futurity/Maturity – Perry, GA April 15, 2024 Central Show Futurity/Maturity – Gray Summit, MO May 30, 2024 Western Show Futurity/Maturity – Greeley, CO September 6, 2024 National Field Trial Futurity – Ardmore, OK December 7-conclusion, 2024 If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. Thanks, 20 – RNL’S SMOKIN HOT MOMMA Bred to RNL’S PM LOADED CANNON. Doyle Depriest & Dawna Miller, 620 Tuggle Road, Lancaster, KY 40444 21 – BARRETT MESA LIGHTNING Bred to TRAX EVEN STEVEN. Michael Stahl, Shonagh McVean & Kim Fowler, 28181 Seabiscuit Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 22 – CH Ingeniosus & Trax’s Tica Tica Bred to GCHG CH Camelot’s Zebulon Herne, CD, BN, SH, SD, NRD, VX. Garhard C Leitkowski, 36 Bergman Dr. Uncasville, CT 06382 ― 2025 Futurity Litter Nominations ― The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 7 ▬

Minutes of the Monthly Conference WCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The meeting was called to order at 8:41am CST by President John Bonner. In attendance: President- John Bonner, Vice President- Sarah Chvilicek, Secretary-Vickie Margolis, Directors- Julie Aune, Wayne Cowles, Frank Sommer, and Susan Wallace. Executive Secretary- Cindy James-Moore Via Zoom: Treasurer- Robbe McAlexander, Director Billie Thompson, AKC DelegateJennifer Martin Director Jill Paige joined later that morning John welcomed the returning Board and new Director Susan Wallace. Board operating procedures and responsibilities as board members was reviewed and discussed. The first order of business was to ratify the election of Officers and Directors. Directors were voted on by the membership. The secretary cast one vote for 2024 Officers. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve October minutes as corrected. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion passed. Secretary Report: Correspondence: • Complaint about Sportsmanship • Emails received regarding 2 judges awarding wins to a dog with a DQ (see attachments) • AKC modification to Recording and service fees (see attachment) Vickie reported there is an ongoing problem with Board members not fulfilling their tasks from previous board meetings. This has been an ongoing issue for many years. One of those tasks is sending a signed copy of a passed Unanimous Resolution (UR) to the Secretary. As a reminder even if a UR is approved, it cannot be acted upon until there is a signed copy of the resolution returned to the Secretary. Signed URs should be returned to: TO: [email protected] or mail to Vickie Margolis, WCA Secretary 681 Massey Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320. The second item that needs to be addressed is agenda items. The deadline is the 1st of each month (exception is items for the December meeting, which will be due mid-November). This deadline is for anything to be added to the agenda, including items from committees, board members, or the general membership. If it is something that will involve changing Charters, Rules, or Policy, supporting documentation needs to be included. It’s not in the best interest of having a meaningful discussion and resolution if the entire board does not have the information being referred to, not to mention a waste of valuable time. Email received from a member: A letter of complaint was received from a member regarding actions of another member on a social media platform. The Board discussed the various aspects and details of this complaint including screenshots of the exchange between the two parties. While the exchange was unfortunate, it was viewed as both parties participating equally in the exchange. There is no action for the Board to take on this. Emails from members regarding awarding RWB to blue Weim: The Board thanks the members that sent emails to both the WCA and the AKC. The Board sent the following email to AKC: (See page 9 Image 1). AKC’s Response indicated there will be a review, and all communications to AKC regarding this matter will be included in the review. In addition, pursuant to AKC policy letters will be forwarded to the judges named so they may be aware of the concerns expressed by the WCA. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Paid Positions Contracts: • Contract for 2 bids for Exec. Sec. position were sent as part of the packet to the board for review. • Cindy to excuse herself from the meeting for the Board to discuss her contract: • Magazine Editor contract from Bonnie Smith-Hill was sent with the packet to the board for review. Enter Executive Session to discuss and vote on Exec. Sec. bids for 2024 and magazine editor contract. Exit Executive Session Motion made by Julie Aune to approve Cindy James-Moore as Executive Secretary for 2024. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion passed Motion made by Susan Wallace to accept Bonnie Smith-Hill as Magazine Editor for 2024. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. Executive Secretary, submitted by Cindy James-Moore: December, 2023 APPROVE OFTCA DUES: Our Oklahoma Field Trial Club Association dues are due January 1st. The amount is $50.00 for 2024. To be able to use the Lake Murray Field Trial Grounds in Ardmore, the WCA must be a member of the OFTCA. APPROVE AFTCA DUES: Our American Field Trial Clubs Association dues are also due now. The amount is $100.00 for 2024. The OFTCA requires that the WCA be a member of the AFTCA. SURETY BOND RENEWAL: See attached file for the invoice for our Bonding insurance policy. The amount is $209.00, the same as before. Directors & Officers Insurance: See attached file for the invoice for our Bonding insurance policy. The amount is $1728.00, the same as before. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve and pay OFTCA and ATCA dues, as well as the Surety Bond Renewal and the Directors & Officers Insurance. 2nd by Julie. Motion passed FYI: WCA MEMBERSHIPS: JANUARY DECEMBER 2023 840 930 2022 969 1133 2021 975 1147 2020 973 1113 2019 1006 1141 2018 1046 1181 2017 1100 1251 2016 1085 1292 2015 1084 1254 2014 1097 1249 2013 1144 1291 2012 1123 1309 2011 1213 1383 Weimaraner Club Of America | Annual In person Board of Directors Meeting Thursday Nov. 30-Friday Dec. 1, 2023 The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 8 ▬

Image 1 AKC CHF 2nd Quarter 2023 Donor Advised Fund Statement: Weimaraner Club of America Donor Advised Fund 3rd Quarter 2023 Statement (1/1/2023 - 9/30/2023) 1/1/2023 Balance $8,254.32 Contributions $0.00 PPCPP Contribution $520.91 Investment Earnings/ (Losses) $515.90 Research Support* $0.00 9/30/2023 Balance $8,373.36 We are here to listen, engage, and support our shared goals for dogs. You can also review new research studies at the link below. NEW CANINE HEALTH RESEARCH Additionally, as devoted supporters of canine health and cutting-edge science, we are excited to share a delightful opportunity this November for you to showcase your enthusiasm. Teddy the Dog apparel is offering exclusive ‘Don’t worry, Be healthy’ apparel adorned with the CHF logo. By making a purchase, you not only express your passion for canine well-being but also contribute to the cause, as a donation will be made to CHF from the company. This is a fun and stylish way to make a positive impact, and we encourage you to join us in spreading the message of good health for our companions! Merchandise is available only through November 30th. Your support, in any form, plays a crucial role in advancing our mission, and we are grateful for your continued dedication to the betterment of canine lives. ELECTION TELLER: Relaying information provided by Barbara Shayesteh, Teller. As of November 11th, she received 23 submissions that arrived after the November 1st deadline. Several of them were two members combined. The postmark dates range from October 17th (from Florida), several on October 25th and 26th and some even on or after the closing date. She is concerned that so many people miss the deadline and she wonders if there is a way to urge them to vote early or if a buffer zone should be built in to allow those late people to be counted. Our club is not the only club she deals with that has this problem. BANK OF AMERICA: I brought this up at last year’s board meeting in Ardmore. I am still a signer on the WCA’s General Fund Account from when I came off the board in December of 2020. I went to BOA and tried to get myself removed from the bank account but it must be done by the owner of the bank account which is John Bonner. I feel this is a conflict of interest since I am now the Executive Secretary. Sorry to bring this up again I just feel uncomfortable still being a signer on the General Fund Account. John Bonner related to the board that he is looking at moving the accounts to a different bank. Treasurer Report: Robbe reported the 2022 financials will be in the December magazine. AKC Delegate: submitted by Jennifer Martin This will complete my first year as the WCA Delegate. I am gratified that our membership has communicated with me to bring their ideas and opinions to the delegate body. I re-opened the color registration issue with the AKC and have support from other breeds. It is a deep and complicated issue, but not one that will “go away”, we are determined to find a resolution. There is strength in numbers! Looking ahead, it is my goal to promote and move the Weimaraner breed forward. I will be attending the Delegates meeting in Orlando and hope to continue to learn more about the AKC and what their contribution is to the Weimaraner breed. Committee Reports: (Committee Structure Chart separate attachment) Photo/Calendar Report, submitted by Brenda Reinert Chairman: Brenda Reinert No other members Activity Summary: • Calendar sales have started – using order form with mailed check. • Please see sale sheet for an up-to-date summary. Planned Activities: • Waiting for PayPal button to be active on website. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve Brenda Reinert as Photo/Calendar Chair. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. National Show Committee, submitted by Sandy West. Committee: Committee Chair: Sandy West Email: [email protected] Phone: 503-556-4198 Members: Amy Fast Barb Shepard Bonnie Smith Hill Holly McKnight Jo-Ann Rosenberg Kayleen Klier The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 9 ▬

Kelly Bagley Jill Paige Mary Ellen Macke Vickie Margolis Robert Hilgenbrink Michelle Nowacki Motion made by Julie Aune to approve Sandy West and the committee as submitted. 2nd by Billie Thompson. Motion passed National Show Committee Report, December 2023 Attached is the 2026 National Specialty application from Mile High Weimaraner Club. Many weeks were spent looking for an available affordable site in the Colorado area. The chosen site is under construction with phase one completing next year. The final plan includes an event center, like Purina’s, constructed in the next few years. Not on the schedule are ratings & tracking. Those events will be worked on as we get closer to the 2026 nationals. Also, Mile High is the host. Several of the Mile High members are also members of the Albuquerque club and they want to start the week off with an Albuquerque specialty. We are behind for 2026 in setting up our dates. Hopefully, we can have quick approval so we can complete contracts and obtain judges and show secretary. I do have a couple of good leads for the 2026 Central & Eastern futurities/maturities. Recommendation – Please approve Mile High Weimaraner Club’s application to host the 2026 National Specialty. Plans are progressing nicely for the 2024 nationals. It is truly refreshing working with a club like Chattahoochee who know what it takes for a successful event. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable sites for the national specialty. I have a couple of ideas for possible solutions. I plan to share the ideas with the show committee and see what we can come up with. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve Mile High to hold the 2026 National. 2nd by Vickie Margolis. Motion passed. Breeder Referral, submitted by Billie Thompson Chairman – Billie Thompson Activity Summary: Over most of 2023 inquiries have been low compared to previous years. Possible reasons may include the increased use of Good Dog listings and AKC Market Place. Motion made by Vickie Margolis to approve Billie Thompson as Breeder Referral. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. Health Committee, submitted by Debra Konkol Chairman - Debra Konkol Committee: WCA 2024 Health Committee Debra Konkol - Chair Judy Colan Lou Novosad Betta Breuhaus Christina Barcus Meredith Wadsworth Fred Stewart Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve the Health Committee as submitted. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. Activity Summary: • Update on the Morris Animal Foundation Wobblers Study: The Request for Research Proposal closed on Sept 27, 2023. Ohio State University submitted the only proposal that was received. Unfortunately, the proposal is for a rehabilitation study, not genetic-based research. The study proposal is looking at the recovery differences between dogs that receive both in-hospital rehabilitation as well as given at-home exercises vs dogs that are given at-home exercises only. The proposal also is not breed specific and calls for inclusion of the first 22 dogs of any breed that meet the requirements. The Weimaraner Club of America, the Australian Weimaraner Club(s) and the Weimaraner Foundation Fund have all agreed that this study, as proposed, would not be an appropriate use of the funds collected to investigate this debilitating disease in the Weimaraner breed and will not be participating at this time. • Update on the Crop Grant offered by the DPCA: I spoke with Dr. Kay Backues, the grant director, to understand how the WCA could be most helpful in support of this grant and also the possibilities for the inclusion of tail dock and dewclaw removal. Dr. Backues replied that the DPCA crop grant is focused primarily on teaching veterinarians to crop ears. However, the DPCA has come out with supportive statements that promote tail dock and declaw removal. This grant is specifically in support of a sabbatical (for licensed vets) or a clinical externship (for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students) to work with veterinarians who perform show quality and breed standard ear crops. • The Weimaraner Club of the Netherlands has asked for any information available about the incidence of dogs in the US diagnosed with specifically Paroxysmal Exercise-Induced Dyskinesia (PED) or any Paroxysmal Dyskinesia disorder, tremors, peripheral nerve hyper-excitability disorders, and dystonia. Paroxysmal dyskinesias (PD) are a group of conditions characterized by episodes of abnormal posture and movement that are self-limiting. The term ‘paroxysmal’ indicates that the signs can start and stop suddenly. The term ‘dyskinesia’ broadly refers to a movement of the body that is involuntary and or to diminished voluntary movements. This means that the patient struggles to execute planned movements, executes them in an abnormal way or movements are executed which are not planned for. This all happens while the patient is fully aware of its surroundings. Episodes are painless, autonomic signs are absent (salivation, urination…), consciousness is not impaired and abnormal behavior following the episode is not observed. Episodes can last minutes or hours (rare), with the beginning and end of the abnormal movement being abrupt. Many of these feature’s help distinguish PD from epileptic seizures, which are one of the other main causes for episodes of abnormal movements in pets. • The Health Committee has also received another inquiry about SRMA, Steroid Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis. SRMA in dogs is an ‘immune mediated’ or ‘auto-immune’ condition where inflammation occurs in the meninges, which are the blood vessels in the lining of the nervous system. As reported in the literature, Weimaraner are a commonly affected breed. Acute SRMA is characterized by profound cervical pain with guarding of the neck and hunched posture stiff gait, lethargy, inappetence, and fever. Planned Activities: The Weimaraner Club of America, the Australian Weimaraner Club(s), the Weimaraner Foundation Fund and the Doberman Pinscher Club of America have agreed to partner with The Morris Animal Foundation to submit another Request for Proposal, commissioning genetics-based research, in 2024. Legislative Committee, submitted by Christine Boldrick Chairman – Christine Boldrick 2024 committee: Christine Boldrick - Southwest Amy Fast – Midwest/Western Brenda Reinert – North Central/Midwest Lauri Austin – Northeast Judee Boland - Southeast Motion made by Vickie Margolis to approve the Legislative Committee as submitted. 2nd by Susan Wallace. Motion passed. Activity Summary: The committee monitored over 150 pieces of legislation for the US in 2023 and sent alerts to members on all legislation where action was needed (phone calls/letters to representatives, etc.). Since June 1, 2023, we have monitored 38 pieces of legislation for states that continued with their sessions (TX, SC, GA, IN, VA, KY, CA, AL, OR, OK, CT, NY, PA, MA and the federal government). We have also responded to WCA members’ questions regarding legislation. We prepared one Legislative Round Up report for the magazine, however, we find that by the time it is published, the information is outdated, so we did not continue with this report. Planned Activities: We expect to have a very The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 10 ▬

busy legislative session in 2024 due to the animal rights organizations teaming up with lobbyists to pass anti-breeder laws, anti-tail docking laws and other laws which could affect breeding programs and animal ownership. We will be monitoring all legislation related to these items from several sources (AKC, Legislation, National Animal Interest Alliance, local legislation groups, etc.). Recommendation: The only recommendation we have is for the BOD to continue to support our committee in letting members know that it is important to assist with the defeat or passage of laws when we send alerts. We understand that sometimes members do not want to read the emails and get involved. However, when it is legislation from their state, their participation is needed. Encouraging members to stay involved is extremely important. For example, there were several proposed bills in FL that would have basically eliminated breeding programs. Had the members not come together and constantly emailed, called or written their representatives, this legislation would have passed. It was defeated but we expect similar bills to be re-introduced in 2024. If representatives do not hear from their constituents, then they assume there are no issues with regard to proposed legislation. Since our proposed report for the magazine would always be outdated (because legislation usually moves quickly), maybe someone can come up with an idea to put a simple reminder somewhere in the monthly magazine for members to read their Legislative Alert Emails and help where they can. Rational: The rationale is that an Alert in the WCA monthly magazine is to remind members that if there are email legislative alerts, their help is needed in their state. We want to thank the Executive Secretary, Cindy James Moore, for her timely forwarding of emails to the appropriate members for each state when we send her the Legislative Alert emails. We also thank the BOD members who have been responsive to our committee needs. The Board would like to thank Christine and the job she and the committee have done and continue to do in keeping the membership informed and involved with the various Local, State, and Federal laws involving proposals of bills and laws that can have an affect on our involvement and activities with our dogs. Juniors Program Committee, submitted by Barbara Taylor Chairman – Barbara Taylor 2024 committee: Laurie Sales, Suzanne Honeyman Rebecca Gardea. JUNIOR COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE DECEMBER 2023 BOARD MEETING Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve the Juniors Program Committee as submitted. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion passed. Judges Education, submitted by Mary Ellen Macke Chair: Mary Ellen Macke Members: Steph Meyer Derek Beatty Susanne Burns Autumn Stewart-Zimmerman Jennifer Martin Linda Bailey Motion made by Susan Wallace to approve the Judge’s Education Committee as submitted. 2nd by Billie Thompson. Motion passed. Activities Summary: The Committee has begun the process of assisting AKC Judge’s Education with a class for judges in the AKC Canine College. AKC will be filming in Orlando and may be in Perry for the National as well. We have provided a presenter for the AKC judge’s ed program in Orlando in December, 2023. We have also scheduled a judges’ ed program for the 2024 National in Perry, GA. Activities: Steph Myers is in the process of reviewing our WCA approved mentor list for judges. She will bring to the committee the areas where we are in need of more mentors and I will be including that in my future reports. Recommendation and Rationale: Send out the qualifications for a ringside mentor to the secretaries of local clubs asking for recommendations from the clubs. This seems like a better idea than “asking around”, getting volunteers who do not qualify or having show chairs randomly choosing people who do not qualify and therefore do not entitle the judge to advance their pursuit of judging our breed. I would ask the board to approve of sending out the qualifications to the local clubs and to ask the club secretary to email the qualifications to the local club contact. They can respond to me with any recommendations. I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE SENDING OUT THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MENTORS TO LOCAL CLUBS AND HOPEFULLY GETTING GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MENTORS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE COUNTRY. Summary: I have received numerous phone calls regarding the blue Weimaraner that was awarded RWB on two consecutive days by two experienced judges. I spoke with the AKC judge’s Department and they asked me to send some information to them regarding the blue Weimaraner that they could then put on the Judge’s Blog. I send a series of pictures that Jennifer Martin gathered. They also assured me that they were contacting the judges. Due to confidential concerns, they could not tell me specifically what action would be taken. They did say that any action would appear in the AKC board meeting minutes, The WCA Judge’s Ed Committee met and decided that we need to stress the disqualifications when mentoring and when doing the presentation There was a lengthy discussion regarding the JE Chair responsibilities, and the board’s role in making any changes to the charter. The requirements to be a mentor are in the JE Charter. The Liaisons will contact the chair and have a conversation and review the requirements that are there, and reiterate that it is the JE Chair’s responsibility to make recommendations to the Board for approval if changes or methods in the charter need to be made. Futurity/Maturity, submitted by Cindy James-Moore Administrator: Cindy James-Moore WCA Futurity/Maturity Program I would like to continue as the Futurity Administrator for the 2024 year. Administrator: Cindy James-Moore Email: [email protected] Planned Activities: Continue to process litter and individual nominations as they come in Send out breeder status notices in January 2024 for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 nominated puppies. Keep the eligibility list current on the website. Send the supers for the show Futurities/ Maturities and the field secretaries the eligibility lists when it is close to the event date. Order ribbons, pewter dogs, and owner plaques for the 2024 Futurities and Maturities. Miscellaneous: Here is a breakdown of the litter and puppy nominations for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Please remember that 2025 just started in June. 2023 Litter Nominations – 68 Puppy Nominations – 150 2024 Litter Nominations – 61 Puppy Nominations – 175 2025 – Just started in June Litter Nominations – 14 Puppy Nominations – 4 Motion made by Julie Aune to approve Cindy Moore as Futurity Administrator. 2nd by Frank Sommer. Motion passed. The Board will look at the Futurity/Maturity payouts for possible changes to the program at a future date. Records Committee Report, submitted by Sandy West Chairman – Sandy West Committee/Recorders: Monthly calculates the obedience top 10 list – Terrie Borman Monthly calculates the All Age/Gun Dog & Derby lists – Michael Swallop Monthly calculates the BROM & FROM points – Sandy West Tracks Rotating WCA Field Trial Trophies – Frank Sommer Motion made by Vickie Margolis to approve the Records Committee as submitted. 2nd by The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 11 ▬

Frank Sommer. Motion passed. This committee is one of the unsung workers bee groups of the WCA. They work behind the scenes to produce the top 10 obedience lists, top 10 field lists and monthly updates to the BROM/FROM system. Michael Swallop has been producing the field lists for many years now. Terri Borman has been producing the obedience lists for 19 years! The BROM originated on 3x5 index cards in Dick Slater’s home in NV, progressed to a dBaseIII system and then on to the ASP.net and SQL database we have today. The FROM was added about 10 years ago. I have been involved with the BROM for almost 40 years. The WCA pays AKC for monthly results of Weimaraners participating in shows and field events. We also receive monthly copies of the AKC Stud books for Weimaraners which I store in the Cloud and really don’t use. Frank Sommer is also a part of this committee and tracks the location of all the field rotating trophies. Our plans include continuing our top 10 lists and keeping the BROM/FROM current. The Board appreciates the tedious work this committee does to keep the records of the dogs competing in the various activities and honors given by the WCA for achievements. Field Committee, submitted by Mary B. Brown Committee Chair: Mary B. Brown Email: [email protected] Phone: 703 851-5880 Committee: Mary Brown Cam Rice Susan Wallace Dick Wilber Diane Vater Rodney Moon Phil Letzo Russ Settell Anne Taguchi Shirley Nilsson The Board questioned the inclusion of a deceased person on the committee. The liaison will contact the Chair for an updated list of committee members to be approved at a later date. Motion made by Julie Aune to approve Mary Brown as the Field Committee Chair. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Motion passed. Meeting Notes: Regional Classic Rules updated - received 9/15/23. The committee proposes the following to change 5.G.1 to Read “The WCA will contribute $500 to clubs holding a Grand Amateur Limited Gun Dog Stake.” The Current rules require an Al Age stake. The intent of this incentive was to increase interest in clubs offering hour stakes for amateurs working toward a GAFC. Points can be used to support an AFC or GAFC. It is thought that the original intent was to have the language be either an amateur all age or amateur gun dog stake but a mistake was made in the final copy. Offering a Grand Amateur Limited Gun Dog Stake makes more sense for our breed. Motion made by Frank Sommer to approve the update to 5.G.1 as submitted. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Motion passed. • Trophy storage discussion occurred with concern about local clubs being responsible for long-term storage of perpetual trophies and cost of shipping. In general, it is suggested that the current winner needs to cover cost of shipping vs. the Club chair/secretary. This currently resides with the Event chair person. The events rarely cover costs and to add shipping costs to the club hosting is a concern. The board discussed this concern and if we are to keep traveling trophies what is the best way to handle this. The current form that is completed if a trophy remains in the custody of the club states: The trophy remains in the possession of the event chairperson. The chairperson will be responsible for the trophy’s welfare, storage and shipping the trophy to the next event. The WCA will be responsible for the costs to engrave the trophy with the current winner and shipping the trophy to the next event. The bottom line is the local club does NOT pay the shipping costs, that is covered by the WCA. The current Perpetual Trophy Rules need to be updated to reflect the statement currently in use. • Nominations for National Bird Dog Hall of Fame - see attached nominations A motion made, seconded and approved for the 2 nominated people and dogs to be forwarded to the Board for consideration. Motion made by Vickie Margolis to approve the names of dogs and people submitted for induction into the National Bird Dog Hall of Fame. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Motion passed. The committee is requesting approval to add more than 2 dogs in 2024 due to no nominations being submitted since COVID. We do have 1-2 males that also meet criteria. The board declined to add extra dogs in the 2024 year. • Discussion of Mid-America Classic and local clubs sponsoring classics. The committee is extremely concerned about the impact of another club (San Antonio) declining to host a regional classic. The future of regional classics is a high risk and will impact our breed. A Western Classic was not held last year and there is no identified club to do so next year. What steps can be taken to increase interest in local clubs supporting a regional classic? The opportunity to have a Regional Championship embedded within a Classic could provide increased incentive for participants to travel to regional events. However, the committee does not think the AKC Regional Grand Stake should be limited to Classic events. Across the Country local breed clubs are hosting Regional Grand Stakes. The Weimaraner has very few opportunities to work toward a GFC or GAFC if grand stakes (one-hour) stakes are not being held. Winning an hour stake is a significant achievement for any dog/handler. Acquiring a GFC or GAFC separates the “average” field trial dog from the best in our breed. It is essential that the WCA encourage and support clubs who want to host hour stakes. Motion made by Frank Sommer to allow 8 Reginal Championship events by local clubs with 3 of those 8 being reserved to be held in conjunction with WCA Classics. 2nd by Vickie Margolis Motion made by Frank Sommer to add 5.G.2 of the Classic Rules to include the WCA $500 contribution to clubs holding a Regional Championship. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion approved. We do not have a club to host a Western classic next year. Discussed option to see if any individuals might be open to hosting a Western. • The WCWDCA is working on acquiring grounds to host the Eastern Classic at the beginning of April. The National Specialty dates conflict with the dates previously arranged for the Eastern in 2024. Applications to hold both the Western Classic & Futurity and the Eastern Classic & Futurity were submitted. Motion made by Vickie Margolis to approve San Francisco Weimaraner Club to hold the Western Field Classic and Field Futurity on March 8-10, 2024. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed Motion made by Vickie Margolis to approve Weimaraner Club of the Washington DC Area to hold the Eastern Field Classic and Field Futurity on March 26-28, 2024. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion passed Breeder Education Committee, submitted by Bonnie Lane: Activity Summary: • Newly appointed Chair as of Oct. 2023 • Intro article for magazine, Nov. 2023 • BE article for magazine Dec., 2023 • Responded to member inquiry forwarded from Health committee via email. Planned Activities: • Continue monthly articles in magazine The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 12 ▬

Miscellaneous: • Committee members Chair, Bonnie Lane, Jennifer Martin, Cindy Long • Planning on building the committee so it can move forward into the future if there is an interest Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve the Breeder Ed chair and committee as submitted in October. 2nd by Susan Wallace. Motion passed. Membership Committee, submitted by Taletha Berry I WOULD LIKE TO STEP DOWN DUE TO SCHEDULE CONSTRAINTS - TALEATHA BERRY Chair: Members: Jeni Roosen Stacy Zepeda Tanya Rowan Rachel Vitorelo Kristina Renae The Membership Liaison will write an email blast for the Executive Secretary to send out to the membership soliciting a new Membership Chair. Meeting Notes Goals: to attract new membership nationwide and start outreach programs Ideas and Implementations: • Focus on “younger membership” • Benchmark with other breed clubs, collect data on membership • Ads in American Dog Fancier • Post club/membership info on Facebook Weimaraner group pages • WCA Facebook page – poll or questionnaire for ideas and feedback, jotform suggested • Improve AKC info about our breed, current info is old, needs updated • Rescue clubs include WCA membership with adoption • Breeders include membership with puppy placements • Less personal info on club members available to general membership • New exhibitors or new interested owners – sign-up available on WCA website for mentorship or ambassadors to competitive events, etc. – includes welcome goodie bag with donated dog friendly items • WCA has a steady decline in membership. Currently about 1200 members with only 250 actively voting. Current Action Items Who Collect membership data and analysis Jeni Create membership survey/poll/ questionnaire Kristina Work on announcement for WCA magazine Tanya Try to update AKC info Rachel List of companies that might donate to goodie bags Jeni Talk to WCA membership board about mentor program Taleatha Our biggest issue this year was getting these ideas off the ground. I feel like they are fantastic ideas with people who were excited to see them come to fruition especially the ideas in red. We felt that would make the biggest difference the fastest. We weren’t able to collect membership data and analysis as far as reaching out to membership because we were met with road blocks from those perspective representatives in the WCA releasing the information. By the time we got the information released to us the traction had stopped rolling and morale was snuffed out of the committee. AKC Gazette Correspondent, submitted by Carole Richards Hi Vicki, being a committee of one I’m happy to report that the committee intends to continue on writing the AKC Gazette column. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve Carole Richards as Gazette Correspondent. 2nd by Vickie Margolis. Motion passed. Companion Committee, submitted by Jill Paige Jan Hare - Chairperson Bruce Bahcall Nina Biehler Jane Craig Kathy Ferguson Wanda Gunter Jill Paige Angela Sarra Hermine Wilkins Gretchen Stephenson Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve Jan Hare as Companion Committee Chair and the committee as submitted. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion passed Communications Committee, submitted by Sarah Chvilicek for Bonnie Smith-Hill Communications Committee (includes the Magazine & Website) Chair: Bonnie Smith-Hill • I am attaching a PDF file with a breakdown and quotes from 4 printers. This was open to FIVE printers only four replied. The 5th was our regular printer. • I have also attached my 2024 contract proposal. Nothing has changed on that at all except the dates. • And finally, I think I responded to Vickie already stating that I would continue as the communications committee chair with the same committee, Amanda Futros and Tammy Richmond. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve Bonnie Hill as Communications Committee Chair and Committee as submitted. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed Bonnie joined the meeting to discuss and answer questions regarding changing format and printer. Bonnie answered questions the board had about the various printers submitted, and noted that if we should decide to change there is no contract locking us in to a specific printer. The January issue of the WCA maga zine will be in 8 ½ x 11 format. At this time advertising rates will remain the same but will be a topic for future discussion. Other Breed Clubs that Bonnie is editor for sell their covers, with the exception of a few special wins such as National Specialty winner, National Field Trial winner etc. that are given for free. The Board thanked Bonnie for her time and excused her from the meeting. The board will revisit ad costs, as well as if we will go full color at a future date. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to accept Sutherland Printer to move forward with a full-size magazine with color covers and black & white internal with option for color upgrade to purchase. The same ad price will remain in place and be revisited after the 1st quarter. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. The board will revisit the Cover Policy as well as the Magazine policy after the 1st quarter with the new format. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to approve Think Big (Bonnie Hill) contract as editor for 2024. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. National Performance Committee, submitted by Jill Paige Chair: Jill Paige No committee report since we met earlier this year. I can get some info from Jan about plans for next year. The following committees have not submitted a report or indicated they would like to continue as Chair: • Hall of Fame Committee 2023 Chair: Judy Colan Liaison: Wayne Cowles • Lifetime Achievement Committee 2023 Chair: Sandy West Liaison: Wayne Cowles • Public Education Committee 2023 Chair: Sara Beaver Liaisons: Sarah Chvilicek, Billie Thompson, & Susan Wallace Billie did report Sara contacted her right before the meeting to say she will be submitting a report in the next couple of weeks. • Liaison to Germany 2023 Chair: Thomas & Stephanie Koehler Liaison: Sarah Chvilicek and Frank Sommer • Webmaster 2023 Chair: Jan Hare Liaison: Sarah Chvilicek and Frank Sommer During the approval of Committees and the Chairs of those committees, Julie Aune brought up the need to have ALL committee Chairs ensure any position listed in the Charter be identified and a member of the committee be assigned to that position. John suggested a form be created for each chair to complete that will address this issue. Tabled to January meeting The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 13 ▬

Old Business: • 2023 National Facebook page: The fb page was not an official WCA group. Sarah contacted the overall winner who won with a blue Weimaraner whose picture was removed from a non WCA website. • Classic Stats on Website Update from John. John has started updating the stats posted and is waiting on the Field Committee to provide the additional stats to bring the website up to date. • Historical Committee: Julie checked with AKC about putting much of our historical data into the AKC Archives. AKC will take records, magazines, videos etc. Julie would like to include pictures, and items that have been sent to the WCA and are currently stored with the Exec. Sec. Currently records are kept by the Records Committee which is also tasked as Historical. Julie will approach Sandy about taking on the task of creating an independent Historical Committee under Records. Julie is currently looking for the letter/document of the WCA Board of Governors Meeting from May 8,1950. This is an example of documents that show the history of the WCA and the Weimaraner in America. At one time there was a Historical Committee and Charter. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek moved to stand up an ad hoc historical committee to identify, review the old charter and compile old records and documents. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed • Nomination Committee Charter A passionate discussion occurred regarding the Nominating Committee Charter and the By-Laws. The consensus was the need to revisit the charter for the Nominating Committee. Vickie Margolis has worked on editing the wording in the current charter to make clear when actions should be completed, and how the committee is to function. Julie Aune handed out copies of the charter as well as a timeline with deadlines and actions to be taken by the committee. Vickie Margolis, Julie Aune, and Sarah Chvilicek will work together on addressing issues with the current charter and compliance with the by-laws. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to name Vickie Margolis as Chair of the Nominating Committee. 2nd by Julie Aune. Motion passed. • PayPal/WCA Store UpdateJohn gave a demonstration of the new “Instacart” store that is now on the WCA website. Meeting Recessed at 3:38pm to resume Friday December 1, 2023 at 8:30am CT Friday December 1, 2023 The meeting was called to order at 8:31am CST by President John Bonner. In attendance: President- John Bonner, Vice President- Sarah Chvilicek, SecretaryVickie Margolis, Directors- Julie Aune, Wayne Cowles, Frank Sommer, and Susan Wallace. and Executive Secretary- Cindy James-Moore Via Zoom: Treasurer- Robbe McAlexander, AKC Delegate- Jennifer Martin, Directors Jill Paige, and Billie Thompson • Yankee Weimaraner Club Request Yankee Weimaraner Club (YWC) is requesting that their club’s listing on the WCA website include listing YWC under all states in the New England area. John Bonner has been in contact with Steve Basson regarding this request and has asked YWC to provide documentation showing regional boundaries. The concern is there are many states without local/regional clubs and what is to prevent clubs from claiming neighboring states. Many local clubs have members from neighboring states/areas. The listings are based on where clubs are incorporated, anyone looking to join a club will know YWC is the only (at this time) club in the Greater New England area. • Dues Dues are coming in, but there is an issue of members paying for 3+ years in advance. For the purpose of tax implications, the WCA should not be carrying over more than 2 years of dues. If a member exceeds the 2 years, a refund will be issued. Executive Secretary Cindy Moore will send an email blast and include in her monthly column reminding members to check their mailing labels on their magazine as to when their dues are due. • Standing Rules Update Sarah Chvilicek will update the Standing Rules document as approved earlier this year. And provide for the January meeting. • Pedigree Database, Bremar and or Weim. Pedigree Database Jennifer Martin completed the AKC survey regarding a pedigree database. Jennifer suggests the WCA continue to work with Al and his pedigree database. Jeff Brower has volunteered to work with Al in rebuilding and bringing the Bremar Pedigree database up to date and available through the WCA site. • Contact Vicky Edmonds re clarification of Master Hunter Lifetime stats request Sarah Chvilicek will reach out to Vicky Edmonds for specifics regarding her request. • 2023 National/Regional Performance Ribbons/Rosettes Ribbons and rosettes for the 2023 National and Regional Agility, Obedience and Rally need to be ordered and shipped to those that did not receive them. Placement ribbons were all mailed out. Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to order the missing ribbons and rosettes for the 2023 National Agility and the 2023 Regional Obedience, Rally and Agility winners. Sarah will work with Jill to identify the ribbons and rosettes needed, order them and send to the winners. 2nd by Vickie Margolis. Motion passed. • Signers on B of A account Because of the difficulty in having B of A remove/add signers on accounts, John stated that he and Robbe are looking at moving the accounts to another National based bank. New Business: • At All National Events, no entries from dogs with disqualifying faults will be accepted to include: NATIONAL SPECIALTY NATIONAL FIELD TRIAL WCA SPONSORED REGIONAL EVENTS THAT ARE WEIM ONLY There was discussion on how this can be done. The only obvious DQs are coat color and length, height/size would need to be looked at as to how this can be monitored. Much discussion followed; it was suggested to use the method used by the Vizsla Club of America. Sarah will contact the VCA to find out how they do this and enforce at their events. Jennifer will inquire with AKC if this would even be allowed to print in our premium list. Sarah, Julie and Jennifer will investigate further and bring more information back to the board. • National Specialty Shows Julie Aune brought up the possibility of parking the National at one location that will enable the National to be held in a location that will provide reasonable access to all the activities that are held with a National. Currently the WCA National rotates around the country in a different region each year. As of right now, Nationals are set with host clubs and locations through the 2026 National. With the difficulty in finding suitable locations and the difficulty of finding a local club to host, this possibility has been discussed and is being thought about. There was a discussion about separating the National Show from the National Performance events. Then awarding the Most Versatile Weimaraner at the end of the calendar year so it is inline with the Top Conformation, Field, Agility, and Obedience awards. Sandy West has some ideas to help solve these issues and will be meeting with her committee to discuss these concerns (see NSC report). Julie also brought up for discussion the possibility of eliminating the Top Twenty from the National. The Top Twenty is currently being funded and run by the Weimaraner Foundation Fund. Julie is to follow up with Sandy regarding the costs and viability of continuing the Top Twenty. • WFF in relation to WCA fundraising efforts: Historically, the Weimaraner Foundation Fund (WFF), the WCA, and the Local Host Club were each conducting their own raffle with mixed results with the amount of funds raised. It The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 14 ▬

was decided by the WFF & the WCA to move to the current method of the WFF and WCA joint fundraising along with the Local Host Club to hold a combined raffle/silent auction with all the funds raised split 3 ways to help cover expenses in holding the National, Welcome Party, Host Club Specialty, and the Top Twenty. The Board went into Executive Session • National Specialty Show and National Field Trial events, planning, budgets, financial reporting, accountability. Monthly reporting. • Fundraising Committee • WCA Bench Show judges’ selection process (methods and increased eligibility intervals for Fut/Mat and National specialty. • Communication methods: Slack or G-Teams instead of chain emails. • Limit # of Magazine Covers • Committee Charters review team Out of Executive Session ◊ As a matter of housekeeping, all contracts should come before the Board prior to signing. ◊ Julie Aune will explore forming an ad hoc fundraising committee with only one committee to handle all fundraising at all WCA Events, and bring a proposal to the board. ◊ The suggestion was made to expand the number of years between judging National events and randomize the list of eligible judges have a Field person contact the National judges instead of the NSC Chair. ◊ The board will look into using a specific electronic method of communication as opposed to chain emails ◊ Magazine covers will be reviewed following the completion of the first quarter with the new larger format. • Liaisons were assigned and the Committee Structure Chart was updated to reflect Robbe coming off as liaison to records committee, adding Susan Wallace • The Field Futurity was reviewed as submitted by the Field Committee: As a reminder, the Futurity is a Breeder’s Program, betting on the future of your breeding program. • Do not change the field futurity rules to eliminate planting birds for the 30-minute stake ◊ The Board Agrees with this recommendation • Reinstate the Field Futurity at the MidAmerica. There is concern that since the futurity was dropped from Mid-America it has resulted in a decrease in participation within the central region. A question was raised was to consider having the FF during the classic events and eliminate it from Nationals. Nationals can be intimidating to new owners so they may be more willing to attend a Mid-America. This would require further investigation. ◊ The Board concurs that this needs further investigation. Also, any event can be intimidating to new people. All of us need to work harder on helping new people and be a more welcoming environment. • Increase the nomination window from 30 days to 3 months. ◊ The Board does not agree with this. This is a FUTURITY, meaning a bet placed on the FUTURE of the breeding done. • Reduce the late penalty fee from $250. * Wayne Cowles informed committee that the board just reduced the fee to $100 at the last meeting. • Distribute all Futurity nomination forfeits less the cost of Futurity awards and program administration full back to the breeders/owners. * Tabled for future discussion by the committee • Formally review participation in and member satisfaction with the Field Futurity Program in 3 years and at that time, give consideration, to developing a Field Maturity Stake if warranted by Field Futurity participation and field community interest. * There was discussion that another broke dog stake at Nationals or regionals would not be value-added and simply add to the cost of the event. The goal is to have “broke” gun dogs competing for a national title. This could offer those who choose not to engage in the FF an opportunity to have a maturity event. Currently most committee members do not see the benefit of adding a Field Maturity stake. This would add a non-regular stake with additional costs with questionable benefits. It was also mentioned that the gun dog stakes at regional events are available for participants. ◊ The Board agrees with the committee and does not see a need for a Field Maturity • At the NFT and Regional Classics, require that the Open Puppy stake be held before any stakes that will have planted birds and disallow planting of birds in the Open Puppy stake. * Tabled by the committee – not relevant to increasing entries in FF. • Alter the standard of performance to read ‘Futurities held before September 1st shall be a 20-minute stake and should be judged on an AKC puppy stake standard of performance and futurities held after September 1st shall be 30-minute stakes and should be judged on AKC derby standard of performance. * Concern raised by the committee re: different standards used for judging based on timing of the year & age of pup. Not clear how this would increase entries. This would add complexity for questionable gain. Requires further investigation by a committee and would totally revamp the futurity program. ◊ Board agrees with the committee and is not in favor. • Add a second year to follow the usual futurity to have a two-year long futurity term and permit eligible dogs to enter a Western, Mid-America, Eastern or National Futurity stake once only in that two-year period of time. * The committee has the same concerns as above, it’s not clear how this would increase entries. It would add a complexity for questionable gain. ◊ Board agrees with the committee and is not in favor. • Eliminate current hosting date timeframe windows for Regional Classic and Field Futurity events. * The committee confirmed this has already been done • Any owner who is a WCA member in good standing and is not the dog’s breeder may participate in the Field Futurity with a dog whose litter was not futurity nominated by the breeder for a nomination fee and puppy forfeit to be determined. The deadline would be December 31st of the year before that dog’s futurity year. This change has increased participation in other breeds that has implemented this practice. Further discussion needs to occur as any prize or awards should not go to the breeder but to the owner. A pewter trophy should not go to the dam but may be awarded to the sire if the owner of the sire is not the breeder of record and a member in good standing with the WCA. ◊ The Board does not agree with this recommendation, A Futurity is a breeder’s program, and is a belief in the future of your breeding program. • Develop a sponsorship program. Provide a substantial award for a dog that wins both a Field Futurity and a Show Futurity, and a more substantial award for a dog that wins both Best Dog/Bitch and the National Futurity. ◊ The Board agrees with the committee on this and does not support a sponsorship program • All owners of sire and dam / only the primary owner of the sire and dam of the futurity winning dogs who meet WCA Futurity membership requirements receive pewter trophies for wins. If the sire owner(s) of the winning dog have not met WCA Futurity membership requirements, they have the option to purchase a pewter trophy at cost plus shipping. * The committee does not support this recommendation. ◊ The Board agrees with the committee on this. The Futurity is a program for Members of the WCA • Strike a committee to review, update and edits for clarity and completeness the Field Futurity section of the WCA The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 15 ▬

Handbook including a paragraph on the purpose of the program. * Tabled – not clear that this is a field committee role. ◊ This needs to be discussed and worked on in collaboration with the Futurity Administrator. The following list are topics to be added as new business for discussion at future meetings: 1. AKC Meet The Breed events 2. NFT and Winter Specialty(s), Dual Welcome 3. Task Force for Blues 4. Additional website electronic payment methods for website: Zelle or Venmo 5. Archive Committee (new) 6. Current Electronic Records Committee (old Records Committee) 7. Weimaraner Pedigrees vs Bremar or combo 8. NSS and NFT Chair duties 9. Develop confidential request/suggestion pipeline 10. Update Bylaws through AKC Bylaws Assistance 11. National Show Committee Judges Liaison 12. Refine Membership Committee Charter 13. Ratings tests at National Specialty Show 14. Futurity/Maturity 15. Treasurer AND in-club event/administrative bookkeeper 16. BOD proactive rather than reactive 17. Magazine and Club Refocus on fundamentals of the breed (hunt/field, tracking, show) separate acknowledgements of Performance sports in separate periodical Good of the Order: The Board needs to work on being prepared, working together, and communicating with the committees they are liaisons for. Motion made by Wayne Cowles to adjourn. 2nd by Frank Sommer to adjourn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:24pm CT Respectfully Submitted, Vickie Margolis WCA Secretary Do you know the difference between: The AKC Canine Legislative Support Fund (CLSF) and The AKC Political Action Committee (AKC PAC)?** AKC would like (and needs) donations to help with their Canine Legislative Support Fund (CLSF) and/or their AKC Political Action Committee (PAC). However, many people may not know the difference between the CLSF “fund” and the “PAC.” The CLSF supports education, advocacy and lobbying elected officials on your behalf at the federal, state, and local levels of government to ensure that your rights as a responsible dog owner are protected. It does NOT contribute to the campaigns of political candidates. Responsible dog owners, breeders, exhibitors, performance venues and the dogs we love all benefit from the CLSF. Individuals, clubs and organizations can contribute to this worthy fund. Please consider a donation to help with protecting our rights with regard to our dogs and their future. To learn how you can contribute, go to www.akc.org/government-relations/donations and if you have questions, anyone on the WCA Legislation Committee will be glad to help you! The AKC PAC makes monetary contributions to political campaigns to help elect dog-friendly leadership at the federal and state levels but does not lobby on specific bills. Clubs and organizations may NOT donate to this PAC. The AKC PAC may only seek donations from members of AKC clubs, members of certain AKC affiliated groups and AKC employees. If you want to contribute to this PAC, go to the same site listed above to read how to donate. You can always check with the WCA Legislation Committee if you have questions. YOUR WCA LEGISLATION COMMITTEE IS: Christine Boldrick (Chair) [email protected] Amy Fast Brenda Reinert Lauri Austin Judee Boland **(Information regarding the CLSF and PAC provided via AKC) Submitted by Christine Boldrick, Legislative Committee Chair LEGISLATION The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 16 ▬

WEIMARANER MAGAZINE THEBlue Ribbon June 2024 Each page includes one photo. Additional photos $10 each. Color updates $80. (This doesn’t apply to camera ready ads.) Pre-order your extra copies when you place your ads to ensure we have enough copies for everyone! Extra copies are $15 each. Centerfold - $ 250 Centerfold - $ 400 Full Page Ad - $ 110 1st Page Additional Pages $ 90 Color Pages - $ 175 Per Page Additional Pages $ 155 42nd annual blue ribbon edition Selections Volume 1 Volume 2 Closing Date May 1 Of The Bonnie Hill | PO Box 2084 TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688 | P: 215.378.0203 | [email protected] EDITION Top Ten (show, obedience, field, agility) Dual & Triple Champions Best In Show New Champions Field Future Stars Breeder’s Showcase Versatility, Performance & Ratings Titled In Memoriam The Producers (Sire & Dams) Front Cover - #1 Show Weimaraner 2022 Back Cover - #1 Obedience Dog 2022 Inside Front Cover - Top Producing Sire (b/w) Inside Back Cover - Top Producing Dame (b/w) Rates (black and white) Front Cover - #1 Field Dog 2022 Back Cover - #1 Agility Dog 2022 Inside Front Cover - Top Field Sire (b&w) Inside Back Cover - Top Field Dam (b&w) Rates (color) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 17 ▬

Aging Dogs Get Disc Disease Pet Pulse | By Crystal Munguia| April 2023 If only our dogs could maintain youthful agility their entire lives! Intervertebral disc disease is a degenerative process that is often associated with aging, though is most likely a multifactorial process. Dr. Lindsey Graham, a veterinarian pursuing specialization in neurology at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, offers information on identifying and treating disc disease. She also has suggestions for minimizing the risk of disc ruptures. What Are Intervertebral Discs and Disc Disease? An intervertebral disc is a structure located between most of the vertebral bodies along the spine. Dr. Graham compares the normal intervertebral disc to a jelly doughnut: it has a soft inside (called the nucleus pulposus) and a tough outer layer (called the annulus fibrosus). “Intervertebral discs absorb shock, evenly disperse pressure along the spinal cord, and allow the spinal column to move fluidly when our pets are performing their daily activities,” she explains. As our pets age, the intervertebral discs begin to degenerate. Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) can be categorized into two types. “Type I is most frequently associated with smaller breed dogs with short legs and long backs,” says Dr. Graham. Breeds that fall under this description include dachshunds, beagles, French bulldogs, and Pembroke Welsh corgis. However, Dr. Graham notes, any breed can be affected by this condition. In Type I IVDD, the nucleus pulposus dehydrates and hardens, and the annulus fibrosus becomes thinner. When enough motion and force are exerted on the degenerating disc, the nucleus pulposus can herniate (or extrude) through the annulus fibrosus, leading to a defect in the annulus fibrosus and varying degrees of spinal cord compression. In Type II IVDD, the nucleus pulposus degenerates and the inner layers of the annulus fibrosus lose their integrity, but the outer layers of the annulus fibrosus remain intact. This leads to chronic (slow) protrusion, a process in which the entirety of the intervertebral disc gradually pushes upward into the spinal cord. This condition is most commonly associated with larger breed dogs, but similar to Type I, any dog breed and size can be affected. How Is Disc Disease Diagnosed? The gold-standard for diagnosing IVDD is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). HEALTH submitted by Debra Konkol, WCA Health Committee Chair The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 18 ▬

“MRI gives us the ability to determine the exact location of the degenerated or herniated (extruded) intervertebral discs,” says Dr. Graham. “MRI also gives us the ability to visualize the spinal cord and determine the degree of spinal cord compression and tissue damage (such as bleeding) caused by the intervertebral disc herniation.” Another imaging modality, computed tomography (CT), can also be beneficial in diagnosing Type I IVDD, especially in patients whose intervertebral discs tend to mineralize as part of the degenerative process. “Since CT is a great tool for evaluating bone and mineralized disc material is similar in appearance to bone, we are also able to visualize this material,” says Dr. Graham. CT also provides information regarding the location of the affected intervertebral discs. MRI, however, gives veterinarians a clearer picture of the extent of the damage to the spinal cord than does CT. Also, if the patient’s intervertebral disc material has not mineralized, a CT scan might not detect the problem area. Myelography, which involves injecting a dye within the layers of the spinal cord before obtaining radiographs or CT, is another imaging tool used to diagnose IVDD. Myelography is less commonly used compared to a standard CT or MRI, which often provide superior detail with fewer complications. Radiographs (x-rays) of the spine may reveal obvious signs of intervertebral disc disease. To determine the extent and significance of abnormalities noted on radiographs and to plan for potential surgical intervention, however, requires advanced imaging (myelography or, more commonly, CT or MRI). What Are the Treatment Options? There are two main treatment options for intervertebral disc disease. Conservative management consists of 4 to 6 weeks of strict crate rest, meaning that the patient is confined to a crate, playpen, or small room except when walked on a leash outside to urinate and defecate. Dr. Graham stresses that patients should not be allowed to run, jump, use stairs, or play with other pets during this period. To help facilitate rest, veterinarians might prescribe an anti-anxiety medication. “Strict rest is truly the most important aspect of conservative management as it allows any defects in the annulus fibrosus to form scar tissue, which often prevent further herniation of intervertebral disc material and further spinal cord compression,” says Dr. Graham. In cases where conservative management is unsuccessful or the patient is severely affected, decompressive surgery is recommended. The goal of surgery is to alleviate the compression of the spinal cord by removing the herniated intervertebral disc material. “We typically reserve surgical intervention for patients who are unable to walk, are experiencing pain that cannot be adequately controlled with medications, or have not improved with conservative management,” explains Dr. Graham. Recommendations Unfortunately measures to prevent degeneration of intervertebral discs have not been identified. There are, however, steps pet owners can take to minimize the risk of intervertebral disc herniation and subsequent spinal cord compression. “We recommend limiting jumping activities,” says Dr. Graham. “Running up and down stairs, jumping on and off furniture or other heights, uncontrolled off-leash activities, and roughhousing with other pets have been associated with an increased risk of intervertebral disc herniation.” Installing doggy ramps can reduce risky behaviors for pets accustomed to jumping on furniture. Dr. Graham also recommends that pet owners use a chest harness rather than a neck collar to walk high-risk breeds or dogs previously diagnosed with IVDD. A harness more evenly disperses the pressure along the spine and protects the intervertebral discs in the neck. “We encourage slow, controlled walks for pets at risk,” says Dr. Graham, “and we strongly advise minimizing the pet’s ability to engage in running and jumping.” The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 19 ▬

In 2023, the WCA continued this long-held tradition with the 74th National Field Trial at the beautiful Lake Murray State Park in Ardmore Oklahoma the first week of December. Three things combined to make this year’s event fun: mild weather, plenty of volunteer help and a relaxed schedule. The weather on the plains in southern Oklahoma in the first week of December is typically mild but can be extreme, with everything from snow and ice storms to hot and sunny coming into play. This year the weather cooperated and was just slightly warmer than normal and, with the exception of drizzle on the first day, dry. The weather was perfect for the humans riding horses and watching dogs, but as the week wore on it became a bit too warm for the dogs, especially during the heat of the day, One of the most rewarding aspects of putting together an event like this is to see people that love the sport pitch in to make it happen. As a judged sport, the judges are critical, and we were honored to have a pair of distinguished judging panels this year. Mick Cheshire and Frank Vicari judged the Open Championship, Field Futurity and Walking Puppy. Robert (Doc) Rankin and Ashley Uffman judged the Amateur and Derby Championships. We were pleased to welcome Frank and Doc back, having judged for us in years past, and we were pleased to welcome first-timers Mick and Ashley. We are especially grateful to Ashley for stepping in at the last minute when a previously enlisted judge was lost due to injury. The steady hand in putting on this event was Esteri Hinman, our Field Trial Secretary. The importance of her role to the National Field Trial Committee and the event itself simply cannot be overstated. From accepting entries to submitting the official AKC paperwork at the end of the event, along with just about every other aspect in between. To make it even more remarkable, this was her twenty-fifth year as Secretary! The stake managers are the “train conductors” of the event—they get everybody on board and keep the train moving. They generate ideas for Judges and Judges Marshalls (who serve as the back-up in case a judge is lost during the event—a real possibility in a sport where people ride horses over rough terrain all day!). They herd the cats (sorry for applying a cat metaphor to a dog sport) to get everybody to the line and start on time. They announce the braces so the gallery knows who they are watching. They keep the gallery together, so that riders do not distract the dogs (or get lost). And they make sure the event gets written up for this report. This year’s stake Weimaraner Club Of America 2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIELD FUTURITY LAKE MURRAY FIELD TRIAL GROUNDS, ARDMORE, OK DECEMBER 2, 2023 TO CONCLUSION Those in the Weimaraner Field Trial Community love the sport, but more than anything, they love the dogs. Watching dogs run, hunt with intelligence, point with intensity, and do the bidding of their handlers. The Weimaraner Club of America has long since supported and encouraged the sport, and its importance to both the breed standard and the future of the breed. The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 20 ▬

managers were Wayne Cowles for the Open, Kim Fowler for the Amateur, Bryan Reynolds for the Futurity, Justin Buehring for the Derby, and Chip Glennon for the Puppy. Beyond those formal roles are a set of volunteers that must love these dogs—it is the only possible explanation for how hard they work and the lengths they go to to make this trial happen. Several of these positions were pre-arranged, and several volunteers jumped in at the last minute. We greatly appreciate each and every one of them, and without the volunteers, these events simply cannot happen. Kory McGaughy was our bird planter. Steph Meyer drove our dog wagon for most of the stakes, she and Anna Doornink kept us moving between braces and made sure we had coffee, warm breakfast, and anything else we needed. Tamra McGaughy prepared the welcome dinner, and a small army of people including Kay Walker, Pat Gannon, Vickie Margolis, and Shonagh McVean pitched in to keep us fed mornings and noon through the event. April Mallon organized the banquet raffle, and Kelly Lester and Jenny Bower helped with setup. Wayne Cowles and Mark Beavan both sat in the saddle as Judges Marshalls for the Open and Amateur stakes, respectively. Dick Wilber was our Captain of Guns: Wayne Cowles and Chip Glennon gunned for the Open, and Chris Meyer and Michael Armao gunned for the Amateur. Having Dick as the Captain of Guns was especially meaningful as it was announced at our Banquet that he will be inducted in 2024 into the National Bird Dog Hall of Fame (along with the late Tom Hansen, who was a fixture at our event in and 1980s and 1990s). Finally, we want to thank our wrangler, Terry Zygalinski for his presence and support. And despite the tremendous efforts of the people that volunteer to put on an event like this, we also need financial support. We would like to thank the sponsors and donors that contributed to this year’s event: Purina, Garmin, Dogs Unlimited, Gun Dog Supply, Sport Dog, Mud River Dog Products, DSG Outerwear for Women, Perfection Kennels, and the Weimaraner Bird Hunters Association. The San Antonio Weimaraner Club sponsored the belt buckles for the winners of the Open and Amateur Championships, the Weimaraner Club of the Washington DC Area sponsored a dinner for all attendees, and both the Willamette Valley Weimaraner Club and Weimaraner Club of the Tennessee Valley donated funds towards the hospitality budget. We would also like to thank the many generous donors of raffle items, and those of you who purchased raffle tickets of all kinds. We dedicated this year’s trial to the memory of three members of the community that we lost in 2023: June Beaven, Jack Potter and Anne Taguchi. We thought of all of them through the week and heard touching tributes to each at our Banquet. As we bring new people into the sport, it becomes ever more important to remember our past, and we hope that everyone will continue to share their stories with each passing year. Along with the enjoyable weather and abundant help, the third factor that made this such a pleasant event was the rather relaxed pace we were able to maintain through the week. This was due, however, to the lower number of entries. In particular, both the Open and Amateur Championship entries were smaller than the previous year. For those of us that love the sport, this was a mixed blessing. The more relaxed schedule allowed more time for fellowship and catching up with those we may only see once a year, it also allowed us more time to brainstorm on how to reverse this pattern. We can all agree that it is imperative we bring new people into the sport, for the future of the sport itself, but most importantly the future of the breed. In recognition of the trend, our committee made it a point of emphasis this year to encourage new participation. In that spirit we moved the Open Walking Puppy to be the first stake in the trial, meaning that it ran on Saturday—with certainty. Our hope was that newcomers who are less likely to attend the full event would join us on the weekend. We were pleased that we had 19 entries in the Puppy stake (up from 10 a year ago), the most puppy entries ever! It’s also of note that we had multiple first-time attendees, many of whom were handling their own dogs. Finally, we would like to thank everyone that took the time and made the effort to come to Ardmore, some from great distances, whether it was to run a dog, volunteer, or support those in attendance. It is no easy feat with jobs, families, and responsibilities, not to mention the weather hazards that can make the trip downright treacherous this time of year. Simply stated, it takes courage and determination to bring your dog to the line, and we appreciate each and every one of you for helping to make this event a success. For those who attended for the first time and those who attended for the 25th, we enjoyed the fellowship and the friendship, and hope that next year you find yourself in Ardmore again. Carey Killion & Jeff Brown Co-Chairs 2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIELD FUTURITY “Beyond those formal roles are a set of volunteers that must love these dogs—it is the only possible explanation for how hard they work and the lengths they go to to make this trial happen.” The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 21 ▬

NATIONAL OPEN WALKING PUPPY (19 STARTERS) Judges: Michael Cheshire & Frank Vicari Stake Manager: Chip Glennon This year, we kicked off the NFT with the National Open Walking Puppy stake, and were pleased to have 19 entries! The day was overcast with a chill and light rain, but not one of the puppies seemed to mind. This large stake of incredibly talented young dogs bodes well for our future, and we will no doubt be seeing many of these dogs back here at Ardmore in the coming years. PLACEMENTS: 1. “Burglar” - Von Edelweiss Cat Burgler Uncaged (D) (FC Jewel’s Thief Uncaged x Jadgottin Vor Trax von Edelweiss, NSD) b/Curtis & Rebecca Fockler o/Jeffrey & Mary Brown h/Jeff Brown 2. “Gerry” - PM’s Geraldine (B) (RNL’s Kentucky Outlaw x RM’s Crazy Clementine) b/o/h/Sue Fox 3. “Lucy” - PM’s Lucille (B) (RNL’s Kentucky Outlaw x PM’s Crazy Clementine) b/o/h/Sue Fox 4. “One” - Brymar’s Super Bowl One Ol Son (B) (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/ David Reynolds o/Justin Buehring & Chip Glennon h/Justin Buehring NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP (21 STARTERS) Judges: Frank Vicari & Michael Cheshire Stake Manager, Marshal, Scribe & Gunner: Wayne Cowles Sunday, December 3rd dawned slowly as the Lake Murray course was shrouded by a blanketing fog. Dogs, handlers, judges and gallery were directed to gather at the break-away at 8:30 AM in hopes of the fog lifting. Gray dogs in a gray fog would be a recipe for disappointment for all concerned. Mother Nature took her sweet time and the fog finally lifted allowing a 9:40 AM break-away. Brace 1 a) Trixey (Diane Vater) b) Paxton (Justin Buehring) A clean break-away by both dogs. Trixey and Paxton moved well and handled kindly while birds seemed scarce. Paxton had a point at 51 minutes with all in order. Trixey had find at 55 minutes, standing well through the flush and shot. Both dogs remained close in the early, thicker cover of course one and both expanded their range when the course opened-up. Both dogs completed the hour. Brace 2 a) Josie (April Mallon) b) Nitro (Bryan Reynolds) Another clean break-away for both dogs. At 7 minutes, approaching the Bear Trap, Nitro stands with Josie backing. Nitro inches forward apparently trying to pin point the birds. Bryan then calls point, dismounts, flushes and fires, all in order while Josie backed cleanly throughout. Nitro points again at the 30 minute mark nearing the airport, with Josie once more backing nicely. Nitro scores another find at 38 minutes again with Josie backing. Nitro and Josie complete the hour. Brace 3 a) Sally (Carey Killion) b) Maga (Bryan Reynolds) Sally and Maga broke away cleanly. At 22 minutes Maga is standing by huge lone oak tree. Sally sneaks in, essentially stealing the point. Carey is directed to collar Sally while Bryan flushes and fires. Maga maintains her composure and moves on alone at this point. No additional bird encounters as Maga finishes the hour. Brace 4 a) Esme (Megan Bastien) b) Graf (Tom Koehler) No issues on the break-away as both dogs move strongly to the front. Esme scores a find at 38 minutes on left side of the trail. At 49 minutes Esme has a stop to flush. As Megan attempts to gather her dog, a steady Esme stands the flush of additional birds. A very nice stop to flush and point at the same time. Graf stands a stop to flush at 51 minutes with all in order. At 53 minutes Esme points and Graf backs, Megan flushes and fires, both dogs remain steady, a nice encounter! Esme and Graf both finish the hour. Brace 5 a) Vaughn (Megan Bastien) b) River (Bryan Reynolds) Vaughn and River move out smartly. At 39 Vaughn is standing with River backing nicely. Megan is unable to produce a bird and asks to relocate her dog, still no bird and Megan is forced to take a non-productive. At 51 minutes Vaughn again pointing with River backing. Once more Megan asks to relocate Vaughn in an attempt to find the bird but with no luck. Both Vaughn and River complete the hour with no birds produced. Brace 6 a) Rhyme (Carey Killion) b) Lucky (Diane Vater) The break-away is uneventful with Lucky moving smartly to the front. Rhyme points at 13 minutes with Lucky backing, all in order here and both dogs move on. Lucky moves out to the front with Rhyme hunting closer. Rhyme is rewarded with a find at 22 minutes on right side of the trail again all in order. Rhyme points again at 24 minutes, Carey asks to relocate, produces a bird and moves on. At 34 minutes Rhyme points again in the middle of the trail, Carey is forced to relocate and is unable to produce a bird, taking the non-productive and moving on. Lucky has a stylish find at 53 minutes, Diane needs to relocate him then produces the bird, all in order. Rhyme and Lucky complete the hour well. Brace 7 a) Chief (Chip Glennon) b) Avy (Stacie Roberts) A good clean break-away by both dogs. At 3 minutes Avy is stylishly standing in the middle of a field, Stacie asks to relocate and finds a pile of feathers, an apparent hawk kill. Chief is standing on left side of the trail at 15 minutes, Chip asks to relocate but is unable to produce a bird and moves on. Avy is found standing at 29 minutes just past the airport. Stacie flushes, fires and moves on – nice! Avy scores again at 36 minutes as Stacie chases moving birds, flushes and fires. At 2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIELD FUTURITY National Open Walking Puppy Placements “Burglar” with Stephanie Meyer, “Gerry” with Sue Fox, “Lucy” with Chip Glennon, “One” with Justin Buehring, Back Row: Jeff Brown, Mary Brown, Frank Vicari, Michael Cheshire, Esteri Hinman The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 22 ▬

41 minutes Chief is standing next to a brush pile at left end of Bird Island, Chip is unable to produce birds in this tough spot. At 43 Avy is standing on right side of the trail. Stacie is unable to find birds and moves on. Avy has a well-mannered stop to flush at 49 minutes. At 55 minutes Avy has another point, Stacie is forced to relocate but finally flushes a bird, all in order. A busy brace for sure. Brace 8 a) Indy (John Bonner) b) Bae (Justin Buehring) The break-away is uneventful as both dogs move to the front. Birds again seem scarce early in this brace despite both dogs working diligently. At 32 minutes Bae mishandles a stop to flush and is up. Indy is found standing near a very thick brush pile at 36 minutes. John is unable to produce a bird and elects to move on. At 45 minutes Indy is pointing but John finds but a pile of feathers, another apparent hawk victim. Indy has a stylish and well handled find at 49 minutes. Indy standing again about 25 yards off the trail at 58 minutes, John is forced to relocate and Indy fails to stop when bird gets up. Brace is over. Brace 9 a) Robber (Diane Vater) b) Holley (Bryan Reynolds) The dogs break-away cleanly heading toward the Chute. Robber has a stop to flush just past the Weather Station on left side of the trail, at the 17 minute mark, all in order. At 19 minutes Holley has a stop to flush with all in order. Robber points at 25 minutes just past the Duck Pond, Diane is unable to produce a bird and moves on. Bryan elects to pick Holley up at the 35 minute mark, too warm for Holley today. Brace 10 - Scratched - Charlie in season moved to Brace 12, Dillon to Brace 11 Brace 11 a) Luke (Justin Vanderleest) b) Dillon (Frank Sommer) Luke and Dillon move out swiftly on the break-away. Luke has a point at 3 minutes, while Dillon fails to back. Luke points again at the 8 minute mark nearing the Bear Trap, Justin relocates and produces a bird. At 36 minutes Luke has a stylish point near the feeder past the Airport. Luke takes a couple of small steps on the flush but remains down. Luke points again at 39 minutes but despite a relocation Justin is unable to produce a bird. No additional bird work for the remainder of the hour. Brace 12 a) Charlie (Bryan Reynolds) b) Bye Charlie fails to impress Bryan and he elects to pick her up at about the 8 minute mark. Call Backs: Lucky, Avy, Paxton, Nitro, Esme, Maga PLACEMENTS: 1. “Lucky” -FC Cris D’s Making a Statement (D) (Thornton Hey Hugh Frank Der Hund, CA x Heartbeat’s Anita Cookie) b/Christine Dougherty o/Robbe McAlexander h/Diane Vater 2. “Nitro” – AFC Brymar’s All Throttle No Bottle, NRD (D) (2xNFC FC Unserhund von Sieger, SDX FROM HOF x Brymar’s Do the Math v Reiteralm, FROM) b/Bryan Reynolds & Amanda Thornton o/David Bryan Reynolds h/Bryan Reynolds 3. “Avy” - DC AFC Trax Powder Hound, RN TD JH OA NAJ OF ACT2 CGC TKI NSD NRD VX2 (B) (GCH CH Trax Blaise Pascal, JH BROM x DC PM Trax Day Tripper, VCDI TDX OA OAJ OF CGC VX3 BROM) b/Judy Owen & Shirley Nilsson o/h Stacie Roberts 4. “Paxton” - CH RAFC Brymar N Epics Supercharged Challenger, SDX NRD V (D) (RFC FC AFC Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels x CH Brymar’s Sixpack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/Kay Walker & David Reynolds h/Justin Buehring JUDGE’S AWARD OF MERIT “Esme” - Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH (B) (CH Trax Edenrock Start Me Up, CD RE TDX NSD NRD VX x Trax Tiger Lily) b/Roberta Snow o/Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson h/Megan Bastien “Maga” - NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX (B) (RFC FC AFC Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/h David Bryan Reynolds NATIONAL FIELD FUTURITY (7 STARTERS) Judges: Michael Cheshire & Frank Vicari Stake Manager: Bryan Reynolds Marshall & Scribe: Carey Killion The Field Futurity ran on a picture perfect afternoon in Ardmore, under clear, sunny skies and a temperature of 52 degrees. Brace 1 a) Nellie (Mark Beaven) b) Bonnie (Amelia Wright) Nellie and Bonnie broke away on Course 1, both working closer to their handlers heading into and through the chute. Once through the other end, they each opened up a bit, with Bonnie making a cast to the left. Both dogs worked together, hitting cover at 15 minutes. Once through the last cut before the course opens up at the lake, both dogs were working hard in the cedars off to the left, with Nellie really digging in. She produced a bird at 29 minutes, but failed to point. Bonnie finished the brace birdless. Brace 2 a) Red (Kim Fowler) b) Vaughn (Amelia Wright) Red and Vaughn broke away and immediately moved forward on the left side working cover, with Vaughn showing a bit more independence than Red. Vaughn moves to the front and hits the cover on the left treeline, continuing to move forward. At the 12 minute mark Red begins to slow a bit and her handler waters her. Vaughn then makes a strong move to the front, and as Red catches up he is still moving forward. At 16 minutes, Vaughn takes a line forward, working in and out of cover. He is found standing at 19 minutes with a very stylish broke find. Red moves on and cards a find of her own. Vaughn catches the front, causing Red to find a burst of competitive energy. At time, they are both moving forward, with Vaughn still outpacing Red. 2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIELD FUTURITY National Grand Champion Placements “Lucky” with Diane Vater, “Nitro” with Tom Koehler, “Avy” with Chris Meyer, “Paxton” with Justin Buehring, Back Row: Wayne Cowles, Frank Vicari, Chuck Cooper, Bryan Reynolds, Stacie Roberts, Kay Walker, Michael Cheshire The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 23 ▬

Brace 3 a) Lundie (Kim Fowler) b) Byrdie (Dan Smith) Lundie and Byrdie’s brace begins with Lundie showing her youthful exuberance, and some tagging of her bracemate. Byrdie gets a bit off course and heads in the opposite direction, but soon rights herself and motors to the front, getting down to business. Lundie’s handler gets her moving forward towards likely cover, but her playfulness causes her handler to pick her up at the 5 minute mark. With the course to herself, Byrdie makes a nice move forward and begins to check likely cover. The wind has picked up significantly and Byrdie smartly uses it to her advantage, quartering in the open field as she works past the airport. Byrdie continues her efforts throughout the remainder of the brace but finishes birdless. Brace 4 a) Daisy (Dick Wilber) Daisy and her handler break away just before the feeders. The wind from the previous brace is almost nonexistent, and the temperature is now at 61 degrees. Daisy’s excitement for the task at hand is evident! She works for her handler maintaining a closer range, and begins to show a bit more independence as she makes a move out towards the water. The heat of the day and lack of wind don’t do Daisy any favors, and she finishes the brace birdless. PLACEMENTS: 1. “Vaughn” - CH Ingeniosus Trax Rave On, JH NRD V (D) (Tui Trax Birth of the Cool x Harwil’s Harbor von Gretel B, BROM) b/Katharine Work & Garhard Leitkowski o/Sarah Jones & Shirley Nilsson h/Amelia Wright 2. “Red” – CH Touchstone von Barrett Red Stripe (B) (Bespoke von Trax, UD MH CGCA NRD V x Timberdoodle Stella Artois, NSD NRD) b/Anne Taguchi o/Kim Fowler & Anne Taguchi h/Kim Fowler 3. Withheld 4. Withheld NATIONAL GRAND AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (21 STARTERS) Judges: Dr. Robert Rankin & Ashley Uffman Stake Manager: Kim Fowler Scribe: Mark Beaven It was a pleasure to be back in Ardmore to see old friends and meet new ones. Being asked to Marshall the Amateur Championship was definitely an honour. Considering that it had been 20 years since being on the course and how much the courses had changed over that time, it was sometimes challenging but definitely rewarding. It was also satisfying to see so many amateurs and the fact that the Weimaraner breed with respect to field ability is in good hands. I witnessed some exciting performances and a couple unlucky ones as well with a couple dogs went birdless or having a manner issue. But as typically is the case, there were a number of dogs that were able to perform to a National Standard and have lady luck shining their way. Overall a great couple days in the saddle. Unfortunately I had made notes on all the braces, but somewhere between Ardmore and Canada, these notes have gone missing. I am pleased to present my recollection on the dogs that were rewarded by the judges for their hard work. PLACEMENTS: First Place – Esme (Megan Bastien) Esme gave a hard-working performance at a medium gundog range. Hunted the cover effectively with little handling. Multiple finds with style and manners resisting temptation when birds flew back over towards the dog. All around nice honest performance. Second Place – Bae (Justin Buehring) Bae ran forward at a far gundog range. At times when course was tight, the dog would show up front. Handler’s scout was utilized a couple times only for the dog to show up ahead showing well. Bird work was handled well, Scribe was impressed with the effort and the forward pace of Bae. Third Place – Robber (Mary Brown) Robber ran at a very strong all-age range. First 30 minutes of the hour were unfortunately in tight quarters where judges may not have been able to see the impressive application of the run. Robber was birdless in spite of the best efforts of the dog, until the 58-minute mark. With time coming to an end, handler did an exceptional job of locating and flushing a bird. Manners on point were impeccable and with style one would expect of a National competitor. An overall performance that was very enjoyable to watch. Fourth Place – River (Kris Dramby) River was a very nice gundog! Ran and hunted with very little direction or handling. Multiple finds for the novice handler of which all were handed without any indiscretions. Very nice style on point, with head and tail up and solid. Great to see a true field trial amateur in all sense of the word handle the nerves and excitement and be rewarded. JUDGES AWARD OF MERIT Charlie (Bryan Reynolds) Charlie ran a respectable gundog course with multiple finds. Applied itself to the cover, with little direction. Bird-work was without concern. Handler did a very good job showing the dog to the judges. All around very good performance. PLACEMENTS: 1. “Esme” - Trax Fresh Pony, RE TD SH (B) (CH Trax Edenrock Start Me Up, CD RE TDX NSD NRD VX x Trax Tiger Lily) b/Roberta Snow o/Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson h/Megan Bastien 2. “Bae” - Brymar’s Green Bay Lady JDB, RD (B) (2xNFC FC Unserhund von Seiger, SDX FROM HOF x Brymar’s Do The Math v Reiteralm, FROM) b/Amanda Thornton & David Reynolds o/Justin Buehring & David Reynolds h/Justin Buehring 3. “Robber” - FC Jewel’s Thief Uncaged (D) (2xNFC GFC FC Saga’s Major Cage x FC Graypointe’s BB Queen) b/Christopher & Stephanie Meyer o/h Mary Brown 4. “River” - Brymar’s River Meherrin Lady In Red, SDX (B) (RFC FC AFC Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/Shearin Dramby h/Kris Dramby National Field Futirity Placements “Vaughn” with Chris Meyer, “Red” with Chip Glennon, Back Row: Amelia Wright, Frank Vicari, Michael Cheshire, Bryan Reynolds, Kim Fowler, Carey Killion 2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIELD FUTURITY The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 24 ▬

2023 NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIELD FUTURITY JUDGES AWARD OF MERIT “Charlie” – CH NWGDC Brymar’s SixPack ‘Cuda, MH NRD VX (B) (CH Brymar’s Ode An Das Haus Der Reiteralm, SDX NRD V BROM x Brymar’s Hemi ‘Cuda) b/David Reynolds o/h David Bryan Reynold NATIONAL OPEN DERBY(10 STARTERS) Judges: Dr. Robert Rankin & Ashley Uffman Stake Manager & Scribe: Justin Buehring The Derby ran on Friday, December 8th, the warmest day of the trial, under clear skies. Brace 1 a) Reba (Tim Hidalgo) b) Bye Reba made a big forward move at 7 minutes, working independently of her handler. At 10 minutes she flash pointed, then chased and caught the bird. She took a beautiful line at the 15 minute mark, with a stylish point at the end. At 20 minutes, she put up 3 birds in a mott in front of the airport, and a chase ensued. She had another find at the 23 minute mark with another point and chase. She took a line at the 29 minute mark and was rewarded with yet another find. Brace 2 a) Emz (Stacie Roberts) b) Rain (Tim Hidalgo) This pair had a nice breakaway, with Emz making a nice move right at the start. At 4 minutes, Rain had a broke find, allowing for her handler to flush the bird. She had another find at 9 minutes on a pair, with Emz backing. Rain was standing at 15 with Emz stylishly backing, unfortunately the handler was unable to produce a bird. Emz ended the brace birdless. Brace 3 a) Pascal (Kim Fowler) b) Bonnie (Amelia Wright) Bonnie had a stylish, mannerly find at 19 minutes, requiring her handler to relocate her prior to being able to produce the bird. Pascal had a bird contact at 25 minutes but ended the brace without a point. Brace 4 a) Gerry (Sue Fox) b) Clover (Jim Bower) Gerry and Clover broke away, and Clover was off to the races. She put up a bird at 7 minutes and chased. Gerry carded a stylish find at the 8 minute mark. Clover continued running big, taking lines throughout the brace, but finished without a pointed bird. Brace 5 a) Libby (Bryan Reynolds) b) Storm (Tim Hidalgo) Both Libby and Storm began their brace running strong, powerful races. Libby had a find at 5 minutes, but began to shorten up in the heat at the 15 minute mark. Storm hit a line and was rewarded with a find at the end, a flash point led to a big chase. Libby caught a second wind but it wasn’t enough to sustain the full 30 minutes. Storm put up and chased a bird at 24 minutes, and finished the brace strong. Brace 6 a) Lucy (Sue Fox) b) Bye Lucy began the brace working closer to her handler but with great application. She carded a stylish find at 7 minutes, allowing her handler to flush. She began reaching out after the first bird, and was rewarded with stylish finds at both the 15 and 16 minute marks. PLACEMENTS: 1. “Reba” - Southpaw Wild Rebellion, NRD (B) (Southpaw Contender, NRD x Southpaw Idle Wild, SDX NRD) b/o Meredith Wadsworth h/Tim Hidalgo 2. “Rain” - Southpaw’s Shadowcreeks Rain, JH (B) (Southpaw Contender, NRD x Southpaw Idle Wild, SDX NRD) b/Meredith Wadsworth o/David Goetzinger h/Tim Hidalgo 3. “Storm” - Southpaw’s Shadowcreeks Storm (B) (Southpaw Contender, NRD x Southpaw Idle Wild, SDX NRD) b/Meredith Wadsworth o/David Goetzinger h/Tim Hidalgo 4. “Bonnie” - Trax Bona Fide, RD (B) (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x CH Trax Business Time, MH SDX NRD VX) b/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones o/h Amelia Wright National Derby Placements Ashley Uffman (Judge), Tim Hidalgo with “Reba”, Doc Rankin (Judge), TJ Hidalgo with “Rain”, Mary Hidalgo with “Storm”, Chris Meyer with “Bonnie”, Amelia Wright National Grand Amateur Placements “Esme” with Chris Meyer, “Bae” with Chip Glennon, “Robber” with Mary Brown, “River” with Bryan Reynolds, Back Row: Ashley Uffman, Megan Bastien, Doc Rankin, Justin Buehring The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 25 ▬

Weimaraner Club Of America WINTER SPECIALTY SHOW HARDY MURPHY COLISEUM, ARDMORE, OK | DECEMBER 1, 2023 CHAIR: SANDY WEST | ON SITE SECRETARY: SARAH CHVILICEK Once again, we had two back-to-back conformation events to begin the week of birds, horses, Weimaraners and fun that is the WCA National Field Championships week. While the WCA Officers and Directors were wrapping it up in the Board Room, the Lone Star Weimaraner Club came in early and set up for both specialties and the Dual Welcome Party. The Hardy Murphy Coliseum was once again the venue for both specialty shows and Dual Welcome Party. Lone Star Weimaraner Club kicked off events with their show, followed by the WCA Winter Specialty. And again, the entry was noticeably larger than previous years! We had dogs and their owners from as far away as Washington State here to compete in the conformation shows, visit old friends, and stay and watch a day or two of the National Field Trial! The WCA Sweeps and Juniors were judicated by Mrs. Janis I. Grannemann, followed by the regular classes under the eyes and hands of Ms. Sherry L. Anderson. WCA Vice-President Sarah Chvilicek, acting as the on-site Secretary made sure things were running smoothly and was there to answer questions and keep the paperwork in order. Director Julie Aune kept the exhibitors in line, assisted the judges as our Ring Steward and got us done in time to enjoy the Dual Welcome Party, including the lively Calcutta. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful meal prepared by Tamra McGaughy with her usual fantastic fare of great food. All in all, it was a great afternoon and evening with cheers, laughter and fun had by all that came. When the fun was done, EVERYONE helped clean up, and stack tables and chairs so the venue was left in order and clean. If you have never attended this unusual, traditional get together of both Show and Field Weimaraner enthusiasts, it is an event unlike any other put on by the WCA. Both show and field come together to put these events on, and the atmosphere is charged with excitement, fun, and togetherness as we celebrate our wonderful breed. I highly recommend attending, if you haven’t already. By Vickie Margolis Puppy Sweepstakes Judge: Janis I. Grannemann Puppy Dogs, 6-9 mos. 1. Regen’s MVP (Silvershot’s N’ Southpaw’s Kinda Shady x GCH CH Regen’s Luck Be A Lady, JH OA OAJ OF DM CGC TKN RD VX) b/Bruce Bahcall o/Christina Poarch 2. Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound, BROM x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair, JH) b/Theresa SandersMilan & Judee Boland o/T. Sanders-Milan, J. Boland, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker 3. Brymar’s Take ‘Em To The Train Station (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/o David Reynolds Puppy Dog, 9-12 mos. 1. Barrett Dashing Philosopher (Basecamp von Barrett Verdant Wildflower x Barrett’s Independence Inn) b/ Kim Fowler & Jason & Sarah Robertson o/Michael Stahl, Shonagh McVean & K. Fowler Junior Dogs, 12-18 mos. 1. Silogram’s Ask Google (GCHB CH Tripawd N’ Mtnhome’s Workin At The Granite Quarry x GCH CH Silogram’s Yeah, I’m A Diva) b/o Vickie & Robert Margolis 2. Cheyenne’s & Jaktpartners Snap Crackle Pop (Jaktpartners Abraxas x GCHS CH Cheyenne’s In The Key Of Bee Sharp, RI JH NA NAJ NSD V) b/James & Kris Dunlap & Christine Trujillo o/Shannon & Victoria Mackey, K. Dunlap & C. Trujillo 3. CH Devine Sentry Star, JH FDC TKN (GCH CH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox, RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail To The Stars, RN FDC RATN CGCA CGCU TKA) b/o Carly Devine 4. CH Image’s N Islevue Beer Nv’r Broke My Heart, CGC TKN (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) b/Cindy JamesMoore & Kerry Edinger o/K. Edinger, C. James-Moore, Shannon Edinger & Judy Edinger Best Dog in Sweepstakes • Silogram’s Ask Google Puppy Bitches, 6-9 mos. 1. Brymar’s Super Bowl One Ol Son (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Justin Buehring & Chip Glennon 2. Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound, BROM x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair, JH) b/Theresa SandersMilan & Judee Boland o/T. Sanders-Milan, J. Boland, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker 3. Brymar’s Come Blow Your Horn (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Pat Gannon 4. Brymar N Sureshot No I In Team (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Carey Killion, April Mallon & Darcie Godwin Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mos. 1. VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail (CH Von Luchbach’s Back To The Future, BROM x Von Luchbachs Great Expectation) b/Cindy Long o/Theresa Sanders-Milan, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 26 ▬

2. Graenit’s Trax Runnin’ Moonshine (GCH CH Trax Barrett Call Me Buckwheat, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V x CH Graenit’s Love Potion von Trax, JH NSD) b/Kelly & Claude Marcoux & Esteri Hinman o/E. & George Hinman Junior Bitches, 12-18 mos. 1. GCH CH Image’s N Islevue Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) b/Cindy James-Moore & Kerry Edinger o/C. James-Moore 2. CH Silogram’s Google Says (GCHB CH Tripawd N’ Mtnhome’s Workin At The Granite Quarry x GCH CH Silogram’s Yeah, I’m A Diva) b/o Vickie & Robert Margolis Senior Bitches, 18-24 mos. 1. GCH CH Barrett Bristol Always A Pleasure (GCH CH Hat’s Off N Heirlooms Change The World x CH Barrett’s Primorial Princess) b/Brent & Amanda Saxton & Kim Fowler o/ Sharon Hladio 2. Trax Bona Fide, RD (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x CH Trax Business Time, MH SDX RDX VX) b/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones o/Amelia Wright Best Bitch in Sweepstakes • Brymar’s Super Bowl One Ol Son Veteran Sweepstakes Judge: Janis I. Grannemann Veteran Dog, 7-9 yrs. 1. GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX (GCHB CH Northwoods Applebees Run For The Money, JH AX AXJ NRD VX x GCHG CH Kristen’s On The Record With Ashmore) b/Theresa Sanders-Milan, Peggy Ernst, Gerry Thornton & Mary Ann Richard o/T. Sanders-Milan & G. Thornton Best Veteran Dog • GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX Veteran Bitch, 9-11 yrs. 1. GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride (GCHS CH Jewel’s One Wild Night, JH NSD NRD V BROM x CH Foxfire’s Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love, BROM) b/Amy Fast & LaRita Fast o/ Christopher & Stephanie Meyer Best Veteran Bitch • GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride WCA Winter Specialty Show Junior Showmanship Judge: Janis I Grannemann Novice Intermediate 1. Tenley McGaughy with Brymar’s Amazing Grace (GCHS CH Pendar’s Cool Kid v Brymar x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/Tenley McGaughy & D. Reynolds Open Intermediate 1. Laila Brickson with Graenit’s Trax Runnin’ Moonshine (GCH CH Trax Barrett Call Me Buckwheat, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V x CH Graenit’s Love Potion von Trax, JH NSD) b/Kelly & Claude Marcoux & Esteri Hinman o/E. & George Hinman Best Junor Handler • Laila Brickson BEST PUPPY DOG IN SWEEPSTAKES Silogram’s Ask Google (GCHB CH Tripawd N’ Mtnhome’s Workin At The Granite Quarry x GCH CH Silogram’s Yeah, I’m A Diva) BEST PUPPY BITCH IN SWEEPSTAKES Brymar’s Super Bowl One Ol Son (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) BEST JUNIOR HANDLER Laila Brickson with Graenit’s Trax Runnin’ Moonshine (GCH CH Trax Barrett Call Me Buckwheat, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V x CH Graenit’s Love Potion von Trax, JH NSD) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 27 ▬

BEST VETERAN DOG IN SWEEPSTAKES GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX (GCHB CH Northwoods Applebees Run For The Money, JH AX AXJ NRD VX x GCHG CH Kristen’s On The Record With Ashmore) BEST VETERAN BITCH IN SWEEPSTAKES GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride (GCHS CH Jewel’s One Wild Night, JH NSD NRD V BROM x CH Foxfire’s Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love, BROM) Junior Dogs, 12-18 mos. 1. Cheyenne’s & Jaktpartners Snap Crackle Pop (Jaktpartners Abraxas x GCHS CH Cheyenne’s In The Key Of Bee Sharp, RI JH NA NAJ NSD V) b/James & Kris Dunlap & Christine Trujillo o/Shannon & Victoria Mackey, K. Dunlap & C. Trujillo 2. Trax Yukon Gold (Trax Steely Dan x DC AFC Trax Powder Hound, RN TD JH OA NAJ OF ACT2 CGC TKI NSD NRD VX2) b/Stacie Roberts o/Pam Kanthor 3. Silogram’s Ask Google (GCHB CH Tripawd N’ Mtnhome’s Workin At The Granite Quarry x GCH CH Silogram’s Yeah, I’m A Diva) b/o Vickie & Robert Margolis Open Dog 1. Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw (GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties, CGC x CH Kristen’s One Big Surprise For Anneliese) b/o Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard Winners Dog • Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw Reserve Winners Dog • Barrett Dashing Philosopher Puppy Bitches, 6-9 mos. 1. Brymar’s Come Blow Your Horn (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Pat Gannon 2. Brymar’s Super Bowl One Ol Son (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Justin Buehring & Chip Glennon 3. Brymar N Sureshot No I In Team (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar’s N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Carey Killion, April Mallon & Darcie Godwin Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mos. 1. Graenit’s Trax Runnin’ Moonshine (GCH CH Trax Barrett Call Me Buckwheat, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V x CH Graenit’s Love Potion von Trax, JH NSD) b/Kelly & Claude Marcoux & Esteri Hinman o/E. & George Hinman 2. VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail (CH Von Luchbach’s Back To The Future, BROM x Von Luchbachs Great Expectation) b/Cindy Long o/Theresa Sanders-Milan, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker Bred-By-Exhibitor Puppy Bitch 1. Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound, BROM x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair, JH) b/Theresa SandersMilan & Judee Boland o/T. Sanders-Milan, J. Boland, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker Open Bitches 1. Barrett Mesa Lightning (GCH CH Cheyennes The Big Easy, CD RA JH OAP NJP OFP ACT2 ACT1J TKA NSD NRD VX x CH Smokey Topaz N’ Barrett’s Santa Margarita Peak) b/Kim Fowler & Barry Burnell o/Michael Stahl, Shonagh McVean & K. Fowler 2. Apex & Cheyenne’s She’s Like Texas (GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend, JH NRD V x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-TFull @ Apex, JH) b/Dan & Teri Buckley & Christine Trujillo o/ Austin & Tabitha & T. Buckley 3. NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX (RFC FC AFC Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David WCA Winter Specialty Show Regular Classes Judge: Sherry L. Anderson Puppy Dogs, 6-9 mos. 1. Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound, BROM x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair, JH) b/Theresa SandersMilan & Judee Boland o/T. Sanders-Milan, J. Boland, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker 2. Regen’s MVP (Silvershot’s N’ Southpaw’s Kinda Shady x GCH CH Regen’s Luck Be A Lady, JH OA OAJ OF DM CGC TKN RD VX) b/Bruce Bahcall o/Christina Poarch 3. Brymar’s Take ‘Em To The Train Station (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/o David Reynolds Puppy Dog, 9-12 mos. 1. Barrett Dashing Philosopher (Basecamp von Barrett Verdant Wildflower x Barrett’s Independence Inn) b/ Kim Fowler & Jason & Sarah Robertson o/Michael Stahl, Shonagh McVean & K. Fowler The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 28 ▬

Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/D. Reynolds 4. Brymar’s Amazing Grace (GCHS CH Pendar’s Cool Kid v Brymar x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/Tenley McGaughy & D. Reynolds Winners Bitch • Barrett Mesa Lightning Reserve Winners Bitch • Apex & Cheyenne’s She’s Like Texas Veteran Dog 1. GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX (GCHB CH Northwoods Applebees Run For The Money, JH AX AXJ NRD VX x GCHG CH Kristen’s On The Record With Ashmore) b/Theresa Sanders-Milan, Peggy Ernst, Gerry Thornton & Mary Ann Richard o/T. Sanders-Milan & G. Thornton Best Veteran Dog • GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX Veteran Bitch 1. GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride (GCHS CH Jewel’s One Wild Night, JH NSD NRD V BROM x CH Foxfire’s Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love, BROM) b/Amy Fast & LaRita Fast o/ Christopher & Stephanie Meyer Best Veteran Bitch • GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride Best of Breed • GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride (GCHS CH Jewel’s One Wild Night, JH NSD NRD V BROM x CH Foxfire’s Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love, BROM) b/Amy Fast & LaRita Fast o/ Christopher & Stephanie Meyer Best of Winners • Barrett Mesa Lightning Best of Opposite Sex • CH Image’s N Islevue Beer Nv’r Broke My Heart, CGC TKN (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) b/Cindy JamesMoore & Kerry Edinger o/K. Edinger, C. James-Moore, Shannon Edinger & Judy Edinger Select Dog • CH Devine Sentry Star, JH FDC TKN (GCH CH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox, RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail To The Stars, RN FDC RATN CGCA CGCU TKA) b/o Carly Devine Select Bitch • GCHB CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone (GCHP CH Doc N’ Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait, BROM x CH Prism Crosswind Nani Bless Your Heart) b/Suzanne Burns, Derek Beatty & Christine Grisell o/Robert & Donna Hilgenbrink & D. Beatty Awards of Merit • GCH CH Image’s N Islevue Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) b/Cindy James-Moore & Kerry Edinger o/C. James-Moore • GCH CH Islevue’s Bet’r Late Than Nev’r (CH Brymar’s Ode An Das Haus Der Reiteralm, SDX NRD V BROM x GCHB CH Northwoods Silversmith Iselvue Rumor) b/o Kerry Edinger, Shannon Edinger, Elena Lamberson & Heidi Warren Best Owner Handled • GCH CH Image’s N Islevue Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer BEST OF BREED GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride (GCHS CH Jewel’s One Wild Night, JH NSD NRD V BROM x CH Foxfire’s Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love, BROM) BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX CH Image’s N Islevue Beer Nv’r Broke My Heart, CGC TKN (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 29 ▬

BEST OF WINNERS / WINNERS BITCH Barrett Mesa Lightning (GCH CH Cheyennes The Big Easy, CD RA JH OAP NJP OFP ACT2 ACT1J TKA NSD NRD VX x CH Smokey Topaz N’ Barrett’s Santa Margarita Peak) SELECT DOG CH Devine Sentry Star, JH FDC TKN (GCH CH Camelot’s Devine Star Paradox, RN JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKA x CH Pikes Peak Devine Trail To The Stars, RN FDC RATN CGCA CGCU TKA) SELECT BITCH GCHB CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone (GCHP CH Doc N’ Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait, BROM x CH Prism Crosswind Nani Bless Your Heart) AWARD OF MERIT / BEST OWNER HANDLED GCH CH Image’s N Islevue Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) AWARD OF MERIT GCH CH Islevue’s Bet’r Late Than Nev’r (CH Brymar’s Ode An Das Haus Der Reiteralm, SDX NRD V BROM x GCHB CH Northwoods Silversmith Iselvue Rumor) WINNERS DOG Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw (GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties, CGC x CH Kristen’s One Big Surprise For Anneliese) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 30 ▬

LoneStar Weimaraner Club SPECIALTY SHOW HARDY MURPHY COLISEUM, ARDMORE, OK | DECEMBER 1, 2023 CHAIR: TERI BUCKLEY What a beautiful lineup we had in Ardmore. Great camaraderie and the weather was even in agreement. Thank you so much for those that support our breed and the Lone Star Weimaraner Club. Looking forward to Ardmore 2024. Regular Classes: Judge: Donna O’Connell Puppy Dogs, 6-9 mos. 1. Ashmore’s Amorous Attention Grabber (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound, BROM x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair, JH) b/Theresa SandersMilan & Judee Boland o/T. Sanders-Milan, J. Boland, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker 2. Regen’s MVP (Silvershot’s N’ Southpaw’s Kinda Shady x GCH CH Regen’s Luck Be A Lady, JH OA OAJ OF DM CGC TKN RD VX) b/Bruce Bahcall o/Christina Poarch 3. Brymar’s Take ‘Em To The Train Station (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/o David Reynolds Puppy Dog, 9-12 mos. 1. Barrett Dashing Philosopher (Basecamp von Barrett Verdant Wildflower x Barrett’s Independence Inn) b/ Kim Fowler & Jason & Sarah Robertson o/Michael Stahl, Shonagh McVean & K. Fowler Junior Dogs, 12-18 mos. 1. Silogram’s Ask Google (GCHB CH Tripawd N’ Mtnhome’s Workin At The Granite Quarry x GCH CH Silogram’s Yeah, I’m A Diva) b/o Vickie & Robert Margolis 2. Cheyenne’s & Jaktpartners Snap Crackle Pop (Jaktpartners Abraxas x GCHS CH Cheyenne’s In The Key Of Bee Sharp, RI JH NA NAJ NSD V) b/James & Kris Dunlap & Christine Trujillo o/Shannon & Victoria Mackey, K. Dunlap & C. Trujillo 3. Trax Yukon Gold (Trax Steely Dan x DC AFC Trax Powder Hound, RN TD JH OA NAJ OF ACT2 CGC TKI NSD NRD VX2) b/Stacie Roberts o/Pam Kanthor Open Dog 1. Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw (GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties, CGC x CH Kristen’s One Big Surprise For Anneliese) b/o Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard Winners Dog • Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw Reserve Winners Dog • Silogram’s Ask Google Puppy Bitches, 6-9 mos. 1. Brymar N Sureshot No I In Team (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar’s N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Carey Killion, April Mallon & Darcie Godwin 2. Brymar’s Super Bowl One Ol Son (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Justin Buehring & Chip Glennon 3. Brymar’s Come Blow Your Horn (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX) b/David Reynolds o/Pat Gannon Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mos. 1. VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail (CH Von Luchbach’s Back To The Future, BROM x Von Luchbachs Great Expectation) b/Cindy Long o/Theresa Sanders-Milan, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker 2. Graenit’s Trax Runnin’ Moonshine (GCH CH Trax Barrett Call Me Buckwheat, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V x CH Graenit’s Love Potion von Trax, JH NSD) b/Kelly & Claude Marcoux & Esteri Hinman o/E. & George Hinman Bred-By-Exhibitor Puppy Bitch 1. Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair (GCHP CH Silhouette’s Spellbound, BROM x GCHB CH Ashmore’s Miracle With Versa A Family Affair, JH) b/Theresa SandersMilan & Judee Boland o/T. Sanders-Milan, J. Boland, Cindi Williams & Leslie Stalker Open Bitches 1. Trax Bona Fide, RD (DC Trax Phantom Menace, CGC x CH Trax Business Time, MH SDX RDX VX) b/David Schafnit & Sarah Jones o/Amelia Wright 2. Brymar’s Amazing Grace (GCHS CH Pendar’s Cool Kid v Brymar x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/Tenley McGaughy & D. Reynolds 3. NFC FC Brymar N Pendar Make America Gray Again, SDX RDX (RFC FC AFC Brymar Unser Graf von Braunfels x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/D. Reynolds 4. Apex & Cheyenne’s She’s Like Texas (GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend, JH NRD V x CH Cheyenne’s Bee-You-TFull @ Apex, JH) b/Dan & Teri Buckley & Christine Trujillo o/ Austin & Tabitha & T. Buckley Winners Bitch • VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail Reserve Winners Bitch • Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 31 ▬

Veteran Dog 1. GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX (GCHB CH Northwoods Applebees Run For The Money, JH AX AXJ NRD VX x GCHG CH Kristen’s On The Record With Ashmore) b/Theresa Sanders-Milan, Peggy Ernst, Gerry Thornton & Mary Ann Richard o/T. Sanders-Milan & G. Thornton Best Veteran Dog • GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX Veteran Bitch 1. GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride (GCHS CH Jewel’s One Wild Night, JH NSD NRD V BROM x CH Foxfire’s Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love, BROM) b/Amy Fast & LaRita Fast o/ Christopher & Stephanie Meyer Best Veteran Bitch • GCH CH Jewel’s Foxfire Wild Ride Best of Breed • GCHB CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone (GCHP CH Doc N’ Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait, BROM x CH Prism Crosswind Nani Bless Your Heart) b/Suzanne Burns, Derek Beatty & Christine Grisell o/Robert & Donna Hilgenbrink & D. Beatty Best of Winners • VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail Best of Opposite Sex • CH Image’s N Islevue Beer Nv’r Broke My Heart, CGC TKN (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) b/Cindy JamesMoore & Kerry Edinger o/K. Edinger, C. James-Moore, Shannon Edinger & Judy Edinger Select Dog • GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties, CGC (GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX x CH Kristen’s Special Edition) b/Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard o/P. Ernst, M. A. Richard, Theresa Sanders-Milan & Gerry Thornton Select Bitch • GCHB CH Cheyenne’s In The Key Of Bee Sharp, RI JH NA NAJ CGC TKA NSD V (CH Cheyenne’s Exit Strategy, JH x Cheyenne’s Unfinished Business, BROM) b/Christine Trujillo o/Kris & James Dunlap & Christine Trujillo Awards of Merit • GCHB CH Apex & Cheyenne’s Stella Noche (GCHB CH Wing It’s Silver Flying Legend, JH NRD V x CH Cheyenne’s BeeYou-T-Full @ Apex, JH) b/Teri & Dan Buckley & Christine Trujillo o/Kari Frederick & Teri Buckley • GCH CH Islevue’s Bet’r Late Than Nev’r (CH Brymar’s Ode An Das Haus Der Reiteralm, SDX NRD V BROM x GCHB CH Northwoods Silversmith Iselvue Rumor) b/o Kerry Edinger, Shannon Edinger, Elena Lamberson & Heidi Warren Best Owner Handled • GCH CH Image’s N Islevue Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) b/Cindy James-Moore & Kerry Edinger o/C. James-Moore Best Bred-By-Exhibitor • Ashmore N Silhouette’s Holiday Star Affair Best Puppy • VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail Best Veteran • GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX Lone Star Weimaraner Club Junior Showmanship Judge: Donna O’Connell Novice Intermediate 1. Tenley McGaughy with Brymar’s Amazing Grace (GCHS CH Pendar’s Cool Kid v Brymar x CH Brymar’s SixPack Challenger v Pendar, MH NSD) b/David Reynolds & Penny Hoffman o/Tenley McGaughy & D. Reynolds Open Intermediate 1. Laila Brickson with Graenit’s Trax Runnin’ Moonshine (GCH CH Trax Barrett Call Me Buckwheat, RN JH JHR NSD NRD V x CH Graenit’s Love Potion von Trax, JH NSD) b/Kelly & Claude Marcoux & Esteri Hinman o/E. & George Hinman Best Junor Handler • Tenley McGaughy BEST OF BREED GCHB CH Nani Crosswind Prism Grauschatn Romance The Stone (GCHP CH Doc N’ Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait, BROM x CH Prism Crosswind Nani Bless Your Heart) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 32 ▬

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX CH Image’s N Islevue Beer Nv’r Broke My Heart, CGC TKN (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) SELECT DOG GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties, CGC (GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX x CH Kristen’s Special Edition) AWARD OF MERIT GCH CH Islevue’s Bet’r Late Than Nev’r (CH Brymar’s Ode An Das Haus Der Reiteralm, SDX NRD V BROM x GCHB CH Northwoods Silversmith Iselvue Rumor) WINNERS BITCH/BEST OF WINNERS/BEST PUPPY VonLuchbach N Ashmore NeedsACocktail (CH Von Luchbach’s Back To The Future, BROM x Von Luchbachs Great Expectation) SELECT BITCH GCHB CH Cheyenne’s In The Key Of Bee Sharp, RI JH NA NAJ CGC TKA NSD V (CH Cheyenne’s Exit Strategy, JH x Cheyenne’s Unfinished Business, BROM) BEST OF BREED OWNER HANDLER GCH CH Image’s N Islevue Somebody Buy This Cowgirl A Beer (CH Isle Vue Rebellious Dreams, RN NA OAJ NSD V x CH Image’s Thirsty Boots v Grayhaven, BROM) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 33 ▬

Reminder to All Clubs reGarding YOUR Specialty Events and Trials We are happy to promote your club events with a little notice. Get your event on the WCA calendar by sending info to [email protected]. Events on the WCA calendar are also on the WCA social media event calendar that is seen by thousands of people. Please send your event results within 3 months of the event finish to the magazine editor. There is sample of how to report your results to have them submitted correctly to the editor. Email the editor for more info: [email protected] BEST VETERAN GCH CH Ashmore’s It’s About Time, CD MH NSD NRD VX (GCHB CH Northwoods Applebees Run For The Money, JH AX AXJ NRD VX x GCHG CH Kristen’s On The Record With Ashmore) WINNERS DOG Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw (GCHB CH Kristen’s N Ashmore’s Family Ties, CGC x CH Kristen’s One Big Surprise For Anneliese) The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 34 ▬

Raffle Tickets are now Available Na�onal Specialty “Big 3” Raffle Items: Impact Collapsible 34” Crate Value $999 EZWhelp Whelping Box 52” x 52” with rails & liner Value $500 Virginia Perry Gardiner Sterling Silver Pendant & Chain Value $485 Tickets are now available on the WCA website and Facebook page 2024 Na�onal - Perry Ga. Tickets can be purchased by mailing your �ckets and a check (address on �cket) or calling WCA Execu�ve Secretary (830-624-9699) with your credit card and emailing your �ckets to [email protected]. Mailed �ckets must be received by April 5, 2024 to be included in the drawing to be held before BOB on April 16, 2024. Tickets will be sold during the shows. Need not be present to win. We are planning an onsite raffle consis�ng of many wonderful items donated by WCA club members, local Weimaraner Clubs, and vendors. Please visit our raffle tables star�ng Thursday, April 11, 2024. Raffle proceeds benefits the Weimaraner Club of America, Weimaraner Foundation Fund and Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club. The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 36 ▬

2024 National Specialty “Big 3” Raffle Impact Collapsible Dog Crate ($999 value) Drawing Tues., April 16, 2024 – Perry, GA ~ Winner need not be present 34” gray collapsable Impact crate TICKET PRICE $5.00 Checks payable to: WCA Name:_______________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________ Deadline for mailed tickets – Must be received by April 5, 2024 Please mail ticket and $ to: Robert Hilgenbrink, 108 Eden Park Blvd, Shiloh, IL 62269 2024 National Specialty “Big 3” Raffle Virginia Perry Gardiner Sterling Silver Weimaraner Pendant and chain ($485 value) Drawing Tues., April 16, 2024 – Perry, GA ~ Winner need not be present Generously donated by Virginia Perry Gardner TICKET PRICE $5.00 Checks payable to: WCA Name:_______________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________ Deadline for mailed tickets – Must be received by April 5, 2024 Please mail ticket and $ to: Robert Hilgenbrink, 108 Eden Park Blvd, Shiloh, IL 62269 2024 National Specialty “Big 3” Raffle EZWhelp whelping box – 52”x52” with rails and liner ($500 value) Drawing Tues., April 16, 2024 – Perry, GA ~ Winner need not be present TICKET PRICE $5.00 Checks payable to: WCA Name:_______________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________ Deadline for mailed tickets – Must be received by April 5, 2024 Please mail ticket and $ to: Robert Hilgenbrink, 108 Eden Park Blvd, Shiloh, IL 62269 The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 37 ▬

Many types of people fall under the “dog breeder umbrella,” ranging from small hobbyists to large commercial kennels and everything in between. Invariably, these individuals can have very different breeding practices, ethics, and purposes from each other. Preservation vs. Conservation Breeders: Who Are We? Originally published in the November/December 2023 issue of Canine Chronicle. Submitted by the WCA Breeders Education Committee For years, conformation and performance breeders struggled to define their identity and effectively differentiate themselves from other breeders in the eyes of the general public. However, with the introduction and adoption of the term “preservationist” to the sport’s vernacular, we finally had a name we could identify with. It was a welcomed and needed title we could rally around and proudly put forth to the world. We had a banner to march under in our purebred breeding journey. WHAT WE AS PUREBRED, PURPOSEFUL BREEDERS DO As breeders, we work to preserve our established breeds developed over many decades and centuries. Each breed was created to serve a specific purpose and fulfill the founders’ vision of the ideal dog as detailed in their written Standard. Laura Reeves of Pure Dog Talk teaches in her “Form & Function” seminar that purebred dogs are living history, and each breed’s form follows it function, meaning the physique and appearance of the dog are dictated by its intended job. Even if the breed’s original function no long exists (i.e., bullfighting, ratting, palace sentinels, carriage guides, and many types of hunting – fox, wolf, moose, etc.) our job as breeders is to produce dogs that could still perform that function today. Safeguarding the breed hallmarks (conformation, breed types, temperament and instinct) requires astute selection in every generation, combined with mindful care and animal husbandry. The preservationist title certainly applies to our efforts to breed purebred dogs amidst animal rights groups launching PR & political campaigns against us, devised to end controlled, intentional breeding and the ownership of domesticated companion animals. The term reinforces our intent to continue breeding purebred dogs in the face of this adversity. Further, with the advent of the “doodle,” “designer breed,” and “purposely-bred mix” fads, we face increased competition for pet puppy sales from what used to be considered mixed-breed or mongrel dogs. Many people are now confused about what is and is not a purebred dog anymore. The preservationist term communicates that our breeds have a longstanding history and are not simple created in a breeder’s backyard – where, with one breeding, what generations of purebred breeders have worked to preserve is destroyed. Preservation is particularly applicable to the low-entry and rare breed, where their genetics are vulnerable and require concerted efforts to ensure they will continue. However, one can ask if it is possible to be a “preservationist” of more popular breeds like French Bulldogs, Labradors, or Golden Retrievers, where those breeds may have annual registrations numbers in the tens of thousands. At what point do breeds achieve critical mass and not require preservation efforts? So, the preservationist title clearly applies to many aspects of our life as breeders. However, considering the totality of everything we do as purposeful breeders, you can ask if the term goes far enough to describe who we are and what we do. Are we only preserving our breeds, or are we doing more than that in our breeding programs? Breed founders developed written standards to describe the ideal example of each breed. However, we all agree the perfect dog has yet to be born. As breeders, we are constantly striving toward that elusive goal in each breeding, each litter, ad each puppy, and hopefully getting closer with each generation. We lean on a lifetime of breed study – gathered from personal experience, observation, trials and errors, ad our mentors’ sage advice – trying to make the proper decisions to achieve our objective. This effort goes beyond preservation to the tireless pursuit of perfection. Additionally, we are more informed about genetic health issues now than ever. Our vision of the perfect dog requires it to be a healthy dog. We are taking decisive action as we focus on combatting these inherited ailments. DNA studies are helping us get to the root of The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 38 ▬

genetic diseases embedded in our breeds since their origins, and we are now eradicating some disorders for the first time in breed history. Today, breeding high-quality purebred dogs is more difficult than ever, Beyond the increasing societal, economic & municipal challenges, many of our breeds’ gene pools are suffering the loss of their foundational bloodlines as the days of the large kennels and breeding programs fade in the rearview mirror. Popular sire syndrome is prevalent in many breeds as the number of high-quality stud dog options swindles. All of this makes our quest for the perfect dog more difficult. However, despite all these unprecedented obstacles, we still strive to breed a better dog in each generation, drawing closer to the ideal conformation and breed type described in the Standard. This noble effort goes beyond breed preservation. It is breed advancement. It is breed conservation. TERMINOLOGY: At first blush, the terms “preservation” and “conservation” may seem to have similar definitions, However, there are subtle differences in their meanings, which are important to note. Generally, preservation refers to protecting human-made objects or landscapes, while conservation focuses on managing natural resources. So, are purebred dogs manmade or God-made? A little of both, you could say. God created the species, while man has crafted the genes to embody the form necessary to serve its purpose. Various definitions of preservation include phrases such as “to maintain,” “to keep something of value alive, or free from damage.” It means to keep something exactly how it is, in the state it was found, and protect it from external threats. A preservationist acts as a caretaker, curator or steward to keep a thing maintained and continuing to exist. Understanding this information, how would a preservationist dog breeder be defined? “A preservation breeder is a purebred dog breeder who works to sustain and safeguard their breed so that its existence will continue into the future.” On the other hand, various definitions of conservation include phrases such as “the careful preservation and protection of something” and “the planned management of a natural resource.” Another definition of conservation is “the preservation of physical quantity during transformations or reactions.” We know dog breeds are not static. They may move forward or backward depending on the choice’s breeders make, but they are always changing. A conservationist acts as a general manager or a superintendent – actively directing operations and strategically deciding where and how to take action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals. Note that while most definitions of conservation include the act of preserving a thing, they go further to include the proactive management of a “physical quantity.” Think of these physical quantities as our breed form and type. In our breeding programs, we must make strategic choices on. How best to preserve breed virtues and move the breed forward. With this knowledge, how would a conservation dog breeder be defined? “A conservation breeder is a purebred dog breeder dedicated to preserving and advancing their breed through the purposeful pursuit of the written Standard.” FINAL THOUGHTS: So, “preservationist’ versus “conservationist” – does it truly matter which term we use and identify with? Regardless of the semantics, we are conscientious dog breeders working for the betterment of the breeds we love. However, language matters in our quest to differentiate ourselves on the continuum of breeder types. If you don’t think so, please consider how the animal rights groups have hijacked breeder language and turned it against us. Fortunately, several respected breeders have stepped forward to help us refine or community’s vocabulary and how we refer to ourselves. We are now using progressive terminology, including words like “purposeful,” “accountable,” and “breeding forward.” We’ve all benefited from those efforts to clarify our identity and mission. Presenting ourselves well and communicating in the most accurate language possible has never been more critical. Our breeder community is confronted by several sophisticated, calculated adversaries – some whose end goal is to eliminate us. We face significant social and economic pressure from “adopt-don’t-shop” extremists and the “designer breed” proponents as these mixed breeds become more mainstream, accepted and even hailed as being superior to our established predictable breeds. We must provide a better narrative about our purebred dogs, who are, and what we do. Nobody will communicate our story to puppy buyers, legislators, or the general public if we don’t do it ourselves. Articulating our purpose will be critical for our breeds, our sport, and our community to survive. With the context, does the term preservationist or conservationist most accurately describe your role as a purposeful purebred dog breeder? Please ponder that question and adopt the terminology that best represents your story. The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 39 ▬

Updated October 26, 2023 – Osteoarthritis can manifest unexpectedly in our beloved pets — a slip on a tile floor, a missed countertop, or a gradual struggle up the stairs. This condition, shared with aging humans, can significantly impact our pets’ quality of life. While age is a known risk factor, even younger pets can be diagnosed with osteoarthritis. In the United States, about 14 million adult dogs are affected with osteoarthritis, making it a top health concern for owners. The exact numbers for cats remain uncertain, but 90% of cats over 12 years old exhibit X-ray evidence of osteoarthritis. These statistics highlight the significant number of pets grappling with this condition. WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a progressive disease of the joints fueled by chronic inflammation. The end result is chronic pain that can have far-ranging, negative health effects beyond an affected joint. In many cases, it’s still unclear what initiates the inflammation process, although sometimes an inciting cause is apparent (such as joint trauma). Although most people consider osteoarthritis a bone disease, it’s a cartilage disease. Research shows that cartilage is in a constant flux of remodeling, with factors favoring cartilage degradation in balance with cartilage re-building activities. The process continues throughout our pets’ lifetimes. For reasons that aren’t clear, this balance can be disrupted. In osteoarthritis patients, the forces that result in cartilage deterioration far outpace the repair forces, ultimately leading to cartilage loss, which gives rise to the clinical signs and pain associated with the disease. Lastly, there is evidence that osteoarthritis is not simply an expected outcome of aging. When researchers compare cartilage from individuals suffering from osteoarthritis to cartilage from older individuals without OA, some similarities are evident, but in other aspects, the tissues are very different. This indicates that OA is a disease and not an inevitable outcome for our elder pets. A KEY TO DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE PAIN Pain relief is the driving force for owners and veterinarians when treating pets with OA. Understanding pain responses is essential both for diagnostic testing and treatment of OA. Pain perception is a complex phenomenon that incorporates not just a body’s pain receptors but also stress responses, the environment, genetics, past experiences and emotions. These factors can influence an animal’s perception of pain and play a role in treatment strategies or lack thereof. Chronic pain, such as that seen with OA, can also lead to hyperalgesia (heightened pain perception to painful stimuli) and allodynia (pain perception caused by a usually non-painful stimulation). The consequence is a vicious cycle of increasing pain. A better understanding of the pain perception process drives the development of new treatments and leads pain experts to re-evaluate how we approach pain relief in pets. MAKING THE DIAGNOSIS Osteoarthritis in cats and dogs is diagnosed by a combination of history, physical examination, special tests and, often, response to therapy. Although dogs and cats share a standard pathologic process for OA, there are differences between the two species when we look at clinical signs and treatment. DOGS Orthopedic specialists suggest dog osteoarthritis arises secondary to developmental diseases such as hip or elbow dysplasia. Previous trauma, aging or exercise are NOT thought to inevitably lead to OA, which is consistent with the scientific evidence recently published for people. Because dogs share many activities with their owners and are usually exercised regularly, there are many opportunities for owners to notice changes associated with OA in dogs early in the disease process. OW, THAT HURTS! Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 40 ▬

THE MOST COMMON SIGNS REPORTED IN DOGS WITH OA ARE: • Lameness (by far the most common) • Stiffness on rising • Reluctance to engage in play or seeming to tire more quickly • Reluctance to jump • Altered gait • Increased irritability • Reluctance to be touched or petted A good physical examination, including gait assessment and muscle strength, helps focus on the affected joint(s). CATS For many years, veterinarians believed that most cats didn’t develop osteoarthritis, which seems strange in hindsight. There were many reasons why arthritis in cats was tricky to diagnose, including a cat’s tendency to hide illness and difficulty in examining cats for pain. Unlike what we see in dogs with OA, cats often have bilateral disease, meaning that they won’t favor one side or the other because everything hurts! In addition, cats and their owners interact in different ways; most owners don’t walk their cats or play catch or fetch, activities in dogs that often uncover pain or altered mobility. Veterinarians also can attest to how the stress of simply taking a cat for a veterinary exam can mask pain. In addition to the physical exam, questionnaires are available for veterinarians and owners to assess cat pain. The Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Checklist was recently developed as a screening tool to evaluate cats for pain. Once a cat has been screened using this instrument, experts recommend using other questionnaires, such as the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index, the Client-Specific Outcome Measures or the Montreal Instrument for Cat Arthritis Testing (there are two surveys: one for caretakers and one for veterinarians) as a way of monitoring efficacy. Other questionnaires are also available for veterinarians or are in development. The questionnaires might sound like a mouthful (and a hassle to fill out). Still, data suggests they’re accommodating in objectively assessing OA in cats when used by veterinarians and cat owners. Although diagnosis is challenging, there are clinical signs owners can look for that point to OA. Interestingly, almost all the signs are tied to behavior changes in cats. THE MOST COMMON CLINICAL SIGNS INCLUDE: • Hesitancy or avoidance of jumping • Reluctance to go up or down stairs • Using a step to get onto a surface instead of jumping • Decreased interactions with owners or other animals • Increased irritability • Isolation • Decreased food and water consumption • Resents being brushed, patted or touched • Greasy hair coat and dirty nails • Elimination accidents – difficulty getting in or out of the litterbox • Sudden vocalization and running away for no apparent reason • Suddenly turning to look at a region of the body for no apparent reason The bottom line for cat owners is that in cats, unlike dogs, behavior changes are dominant when it comes to OA. Unfortunately, some of these signs overlap with other cat diseases, such as hyperthyroidism and kidney disease. Owners need to regard any behavior changes as potential signs of illness and not simply a product of aging. Other diagnostic tests are sometimes used in both dogs and cats to diagnose OA. X-rays remain a standard and often-used way of ruling in or out OA, but research shows that X-ray findings don’t always correlate with the degree of pain or impaired mobility experienced by a patient. Although they are an excellent place to start, X-rays occasionally can be misleading. Additional tests usually require referral to a veterinary teaching hospital or other referral facility. While most cases of OA don’t require advanced testing, MRI, CT scans, evaluation of joint fluid and arthroscopy sometimes are used to help with diagnosis. TREATMENT Numerous options are available to treat osteoarthritis, with drugs used to alleviate pain a cornerstone of therapy. However, questions remain regarding which therapies are most effective, and the search for safer, more effective treatments continues. Treatment options for osteoarthritis fall into several categories, and veterinarians work with pet owners to find options from each category to provide relief for their patients. OA TREATMENTS INCLUDE: • Weight management – there is universal agreement that this is a critical component of any treatment plan. • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories – are a foundation of OA treatment, and good objective data in both dogs and cats demonstrates their effectiveness. • Narcotics – although often prescribed for OA, recent research, funded by the Foundation, suggests they aren’t very effective for this purpose. • Injectable medications – which are used to improve cartilage composition. • Nerve growth factor inhibitors - these newly developed medications block pain pathways and are just The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 41 ▬

coming on the market in the United States. Early reports are promising. • Miscellaneous medications – examples include gabapentin and amantadine • Supplements – omega 3 fatty acids and glucosamine/chondroitin preparations can be used as adjunct therapy. • Physical therapy – can help maintain muscle strength. • Acupuncture – can be beneficial and, as an adjunct, can allow for the reduction of pain medication. • Surgery – rarely needed nor beneficial in most cases. • Environmental modifications – no-slip surfaces, ramps for climbing into cars and baby gates where needed to prevent falls. • Emotional support – emotions can affect pain response, so providing a supportive environment with lots of attention, cognitive stimulation and environmental enrichment can help with pain management. Many medications are available to treat osteoarthritis in both dogs and cats. Drug selection depends on many variables, including medication costs, availability and concurrent diseases. Especially in the case of NSAIDs, owners need to work with their veterinarians to determine which medication is best. Owners should NEVER administer any medications to their pets without consulting their family veterinarian! NEW THERAPIES ON THE HORIZON The progressive nature of OA means many treatments fall short of providing adequate pain relief. In addition, older pets with concurrent conditions preclude using some medications, limiting therapy choices. Lastly, many therapies are associated with significant side effects, limiting their use in some patients. Because of the need for more effective and better-tolerated treatments, veterinary researchers are looking at new, innovative therapies to address pain in dogs and cats. Some new therapies currently in development include: • Stem-cell therapy has shown some promise, and many research teams are working to optimize this therapy in dogs and cats. • Cannabinoids have received a lot of attention in both human and veterinary medicine and is another area of active research. • Platelet-derived products are currently being adapted from human and equine medicine for dogs. Many of these therapies haven’t been tested in rigorously controlled studies, but we expect to see more activity here in the next few years. Other complementary therapies are also being studied and could be used as adjuncts to more conventional treatments. An essential component of any therapeutic protocol is carefully evaluating treatment success, a notoriously tricky problem when managing pain. Many studies, both in human and veterinary medicine, show the placebo effect is powerful when assessing response to pain therapy. The questionnaires mentioned above were designed to diagnose OA and to evaluate a patient’s response to therapy. Several risk factors affect the development of osteoarthritis in people that veterinary experts feel are likely also true for animals. They include: • Age • Obesity • Metabolic disease (such as diabetes) • Previous injury • Genetics Although we can’t stop the aging process, owners can take steps to try to keep OA at bay. First and foremost is maintaining a lean body mass throughout a pet’s life. Just as in people, it’s much more challenging to lose excess weight than to avoid weight gain from the start. In dogs, it’s essential to prevent rapid growth as puppies, especially in the larger breeds. Since growth abnormalities play a role in the later development of OA, monitoring for, diagnosing, and treating these conditions early can help stop or delay the development of OA later in a dog’s life. Finally, routine physical examinations by your veterinarian can help detect diseases that can contribute to OA and detect OA in its earlier stages, which in turn means starting appropriate therapy to slow its progression. YOUR HELP CAN IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR ELDERLY COMPANIONS Our beloved furry friends are living longer than ever. Although that means more snuggles and kisses for us, it also means that more dogs and cats will develop and live with the chronic pain of osteoarthritis. We’ve made great strides in managing osteoarthritis in our elderly pets, but there’s so much we need to learn. So many of our pets are suffering and need our help now. Our funded researcher and world-renowned animal pain specialist, Dr. Duncan Lascelles, summed it up best. “Morris Animal Foundation has been incredibly important in the changes that we’ve seen in feline pain management over the last 15 to 20 years,” Lascelles said. “The Foundation has supported not just the sexy work – ‘let’s see if this drug works’ – but it has been willing to support the important groundwork that needs to be done to understand how to measure pain, and the impact of pain leads to the development of effective treatments.” Learn more about Morris Animal Foundation-funded studies focused on osteoarthritis and discover what you can do to help us make dogs and cats suffering from this disease live healthier, happier lives! The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 42 ▬

To the Membership, These items are HUGE advances for our breed and others!! We have the joined effort of other Parent Clubs and their Delegates to thank for the AKC Board of Directors recognizing the color issue and its consequences. We understand this will “be a process” and I continue to work with all involved. REGISTRATION DEVELOPMENT Mark Dunn, Executive Vice President of Registration; and Dr. Claire Wiley, Executive Director, AKC DNA Programs. The AKC DNA program is launching the AKC Canine Genetic Counseling Center, staffed by veterinary professionals, to provide clear information to help breeders make smart breeding decisions. Project: AKC will collect sample and sequence 2000-4000 dogs of all breeds. AKC DNA Program Updates Genetic Identity & Parentage Verification A technology update in effect since December 2022 provides a panel of 201 SNP genetic markers. The AKC DNA Program has launched a new product, AKC DNA + Health, which is one test for breeders needs. The test includes the 201 markers of the original AKC DNA Profile for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes, plus 328 markers for health and traits. The included DNA tests meet AKC requirements for Breeder of Merit and Bred with Heart certification. Procedures for Recording Colors During Registration Based on a request from the Board, Staff provided a memo outlining the process for the recording of colors during the dog registration process. The memo notes that several breeds have colors that are acknowledged by the Parent Club as existing within the breed, but, at the same time, are NOT approved by the Parent Club for listing in Online Dog Registration or on AKC. org, forcing customers and Staff to undertake additional steps to register these unofficial colors. Eventually, the AKC hopes to develop a program to confirm DNA parentage in all breeds. Exciting!! Jennifer Martin WCA AKC Delagate AKC Delegate Report Submitted by Jennifer Martin AKCRx®, The New Trusted Source for Pet Medications AKC is happy to share with you that we are embarking on a new health and wellness initiative with the launch of AKC®Rx. The goal of AKCRx is to be pet owners’ trusted source for pet medications by supplying reliable options. AKCPetRx.com has a full complement of FDA/EPA approved pet medication for dogs, cats, farm animals, and birds, sourced directly from the manufacturers and approved distributors. AKCRx is working with Allivet, a fully licensed pharmacy authorized to dispense prescription pet medications in all 50 states, for over 30 years. Orders placed on AKCPetRx.comare processed by Allivet Pet Pharmacy. Additionally, AKCRx holds accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). The profit generated by this wellness initiative will assist AKC in continuing to fund the almost $6 million dollars we donate annually to the operations of our 501C3 affiliates (AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Museum of the Dog, AKC Purebred Preservation Bank). The website is live now and available for use. New AKC Dog Registrants will receive a free month of Simparica Trio through a collaboration with Allivet and Zoetis (terms and conditions apply). AKC will also be launching special offers and everyday discounts for AKC breeders and registered handlers. The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 43 ▬

SPONSORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE A NEW CHAMPION SENIOR HUNTER GCH CH SHANNONDALE’S DUKE OF EARL SH “DUKE” Sire: CH Shannondale’s You Can Call Me Al SH Dam: CH Shannondale’s N Camelot’s Northern Lights JH Breeder: Allyson Chaney & Teresa Evans Owners: Rudy Vogt, Kellie Vogt & Teresa Evans We are very proud to have our dog “Duke” recognized by the Dual Weimaraner Program. Duke continues to be the family baby and is not happy unless he is touching at least one of his people. Exhibiting beautiful movement from the very beginning there was no question Duke would excel in the show ring, finishing before he was 9 months old, but he is happiest in the field. It is a true joy to watch him do what he was bred to do, hunt and hunt big. We are determined Duke’s Senior title is not the last. Duke’s littermate, CH Shannondale’s Special Agent MH (and more than 20 other titles) is proof that the talent is in the lineage. Our thanks to Duke’s co-owner, cobreeder and handler, Teresa Evans, and co-breeder Allyson Chaney for producing such a wonderful litter. We are already looking forward to campaigning the next generation of Shannondale’s puppies sired by Duke. THIS DUAL WEIMARANER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WAS SPONSORED BY Jill Williamson, Beaufort, SC Join us on Facebook: Dual Weimaraners Of USA www.dualweimaraners.com The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 44 ▬

SPONSORED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE A NEW CHAMPION SENIOR HUNTER CH SHANNONDALE’S YOU CAN CALL ME AL SH “AL” Sire: CH Camelot’s Let The Good Times Roll Dam: GCH CH Camelot’s Time Of My Life JH Breeder: Teresa Evans & Jody Zimmerman Owners: Rudy Vogt, Kellie Vogt & Teresa Evans We are proud to have our dog “Al” recognized by the Dual Weimaraner Program. Al is never happy unless his head is in a lap, and always believes he is in charge. His conformation and movement made finishing him a sure thing but was interrupted by the pandemic. His natural ability and desire to hunt is also very evident. As a sire, Al has helped pass on these traits to another Shannondale’s generation; two members of which have also been recognized by the Dual Weimaraner Program. We would like to thank co-owner, co-breeder and handler, Teresa Evans, and co-breeder Jody Zimmerman for producing such a wonderful member of our family. THIS DUAL WEIMARANER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WAS SPONSORED BY Brendan Rice & Megan Lamberson Rice, Nokesville, VA Join us on Facebook: Dual Weimaraners Of USA www.dualweimaraners.com The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 45 ▬

Dear WCA members, The WCA Junior Committee would like to continue to keep a Further Education Scholarship program going for our Junior members to encourage them to be involved, and to learn to be the future of our breed. The Junior Committee was very pleased at the response from members for donations to the Junior Member Scholarship drive in 2023. The Board of Directors has been very helpful in this cause. We would like to continue to have members contribute to this fund in order to sustain it. This can be done in a couple of ways. You can still specifically offer an amount to support a particular category, or donate an amount that would be used over a variety of categories as needed. You may donate towards the Top Junior in each of the following categories: Junior Showmanship, Conformation, Obedience, Field events, and Agility. Or towards Best Junior Handler at the 2024 National. If you are interested in supporting those categories as needed please let me know. If you would like your donation to go to a specific category please let me know that also. Any funds not won during a competition year will be carried over to the next year. Other Titles for miscellaneous events are covered with certificates and recognition in the magazine. To make a Scholarship Donation please go to the WCA Website, pull down Events, go to Junior Program, go to the box at the top of the Junior page that says “DONATE to the WCA Juniors Program PayPal Junior Program Donation link” https://weimaranerclubofamerica.org/junior_show.php Thank you in advance to anyone who would like to support our youth. Please contact me at my e-mail address for any more information or how to make a donation. Sincerely, Barbara Taylor, Chair & the WCA Junior Committee [email protected] Junior Spotlight THROUGH DECEMBER 2023 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP Hunter Beard 82 Anja Cikara-Gocke 33 Grace Parker 20 Adele Beach 19 Madison Gardea 12 Braden Greer 9 Conner Maher 2 Kaylee Carter 2 Laila Brickson 1 CONFORMATION Hunter Beard 128 Anja Cikara-Gocke 45 Braden Greer 23 Tenley Abbott 5 Laila Brickson earned 2 Junior Hunter Legs on Graenit’s A Lark In The Woods Report your wins and titles to: Barb Taylor [email protected] OUR JUNIORS: Laila Brickson and Graenit’s A Lark In The Woods The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 46 ▬

Being a part of a Weimaraner club is more than just a membership; it’s an opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated community. As a Weimaraner Club member, your involvement is crucial for the club’s success and the breed’s well-being. This article will explore powerful motivations that inspire you to fully engage with the club, unleash your potential, and create an incredible journey as a Weimaraner enthusiast. Embrace the Power of Purpose Finding purpose in our endeavors is essential for motivation and fulfillment. As a Weimaraner club member, you have a unique chance to contribute to the betterment of the breed and the broader community of dog lovers. By actively participating in club activities, events, and initiatives, you become an advocate for responsible ownership, breed preservation, and education. Embracing the power of purpose empowers you to make a difference and leave a lasting legacy for future generations of Weimaraner enthusiasts. Discover New Experiences and Learning Opportunities A Weimaraner club offers a plethora of experiences and learning opportunities that can enrich your life as a dog lover. From conformation shows and field trials to educational seminars and social gatherings, the club provides a platform for you to broaden your knowledge, refine your skills, and deepen your understanding of the breed. Engaging in these experiences expands your horizons, connects with fellow enthusiasts, and cultivates a lifelong passion for Weimaraners. Foster Lifelong Friendships and Camaraderie One of the most rewarding aspects of being a part of a club is the opportunity to build meaningful friendships and foster a sense of camaraderie. Weimaraner club members share a common love for these majestic dogs, creating a bond beyond mere acquaintanceship. Through club events, meetings, and online forums, you have the chance to connect with individuals who understand your passion, provide support, and share their experiences. These friendships can extend beyond the club, becoming lifelong connections that bring joy, support, and a sense of belonging. Lead and Inspire Others Your involvement in the Weimaraner Club provides a platform for leadership and inspiration. As an active member, you can lead by example, inspiring others to get involved and contribute to the breed’s well-being. By sharing your knowledge, experiences, and passion, you become a mentor and role model for newcomers and fellow enthusiasts. Your dedication and commitment to the breed can inspire others to embrace their own journey as Weimaraner advocates, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement within the club. Create Lasting Memories Participating in club activities allows you to create unforgettable memories that will be cherished for years to come. Each encounter leaves a lasting imprint, from memorable moments in the show ring to shared experiences during rescue and rehabilitation efforts. These memories become part of your personal narrative, reminding you of the incredible journey you embarked on as a Weimaraner club member. By actively engaging with the club, you ensure that each experience is meaningful, enriching, and filled with cherished moments that will be remembered fondly. Conclusion Being a Weimaraner club member is a rewarding and transformative experience that offers numerous motivations to engage and contribute to the breed’s well-being fully. Embrace the power of purpose, seize learning opportunities, foster friendships, lead by example, and create lasting memories. Let your passion ignite a fire within you as you embark on an incredible journey as a dedicated Weimaraner enthusiast. Together, we can shape the future of the breed and make a positive impact on the lives of Weimaraners and their owners. IGNITE YOUR PASSION: Motivating Weimaraner Club Members for an Incredible Journey by John Bonner The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 47 ▬

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NEW AKC TITLES REPORTED AS OF DECEMBER 2023 CHAMPION CH Brookside’s Brightest Taste Of Pink CGC NSD NRD - Suzanne Ramspacher & Timothy Landis CH Grayhart’s Where’s The Party CD BN RN AX MXJ XF T2B - Linda Hartheimer CH Kristen’s Luck Of The Draw - Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard CH Magic’s Worth A Shot In Faith TKN - Samantha Shepard, Marc Dean & Shai Lei Shepard CH Quiksilvr There Go My Heartstrings NRD - Babetta Breuhaus CH Sandyridge’s Born To Ride - Jo Anne Lewylle CH Sunkiss N Luminate Sail Away JH - Jill Paige & Melissa Sproule CH Zauberhaft Fly Me To The Moon - Marc Sabin & Michelle Nowacki GRAND CHAMPION SILVER GCHS CH Magic’s Storm Warning CGC TKN - Marc & Saturn Dean GRAND CHAMPION GOLD GCHG CH Quantrels Deep Purple JH BCAT NSD - Nadine Todd NATIONAL FIELD CHAMPION NFC FC Cris D’s Making A Statement - Robbe McAlexander NATIONAL AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION NAFC Trax Fresh Pony RE TD SH - Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson COMPANION DOG EXCELLENT CH Regen’s Cooks The Books CDX PCDX BN GN OA OAJ NAP NJP OF DS DJA AM AS V - Nancy Grimm CH Trax Edenrock Start Me Up CDX RE TDX TDU NSD NRD VX - Cindy Cerne BEGINNER NOVICE Ingeniosus & Trax Working 9-5 BN CGCA TKN - Pricilla Morgan & Garhard Leitkowski RALLY NOVICE Ingeniosus & Trax Working 9-5 BN RN CGCA TKN - Pricilla Morgan & Garhard Leitkowski GCH CH Poet N’ Platimum’s Tango In The Night RN CGC – Jinny & John Angelis & Nancy Lilliehamer Southpaw’s Ottercreek Fielding Fab UD RN NSD - Calista Mckee CH Trax A Lick And A Promise RN SD NRD V - Carmen Spencer Trax The Notorious Nyx RN - Terry Meek & Megan Bastien RALLY INTERMEDIATE CH Moonstone’s Kisses Sweeter Than Wine BN RI - Faith Gage, Barbara & Jesse Taylor & Barbara Cook RALLY EXCELLENT CH Quiksilvr Ashbrooke Viva Las Vegas CD BN RE JH FCAT SWE CGC TKA ATT NSD NRD V - Michelle Ostrander Trax Lolapalooza CDX RE TD TDU JH TKI SDX RDX VX2 - Carmen Spencer TRACKING DOG Trax Side Hustle TD - Megan Bastien & Shirley Nilsson Trax The Notorious Nyx RN TD - Terry Meek & Megan Bastien JUNIOR HUNTER CH Hat’s Off v Heirloom The Secret Ingredient RN JH SWN - Gillian Norris, Rachel Vitorelo & Darcey Hopkins PM & Icon’s Endless Summer Nights JH NSD - Chris & Donna Price & Dawna Miller NOVICE AGILITY Barrett Magnificent Zeus NA NF - Karen Beisch GCH CH Star’s Electrical Storm NA OAJ BCAT NRD V - Louise Brady NOVICE AGILITY PREFERRED Pilsner NAP - Sue Pipan OPEN AGILITY CH Regen’s Good Morning Angel OA OAJ - Rendina McFadden & Bruce Bahcall OPEN AGILITY PREFERRED Silberkinder N Saga Step BTW The Stones To Aletna VCD1 RE OAP OJP NFP SWN SHDN CGCA TKN - Nicole Young & Susan Wallace AGILITY EXCELLENT CH Regen’s Bewitched JH AX AXJ NF ACT2J TKN VX - Bruce Bahcall CH Shannondale’s Special Agent BN RE MH FDC AX OAJ CA FCAT ACT2 ACT2J THDN RATN CGCA CGCU TKI ATT VSWB FITG NSD NRD VX2 - Kristen Julian & Allyson Chaney AGILITY EXCELLENT PREFERRED RACH2 Mogan Oakley Bruand VCD1 UD RM4 RAE5 TDX AXP OFP SWE SCAE SHDN CGCA TKI V - Nicole Young MASTER CENTURY AGILITY MACH2 Regen’s Lucky I Am To Carry The Torch MXC MJC OF CGC TKI - Stacey Zaleski MACH2 Regen’s Silver Springs CD RN SH MXC MJC MFB T2B2 BCAT CGC TKN SD RD VX - Bruce Bahcall CH MACH2 Trax Atomic Number Forty Seven MXC MJG T2B SWE SCM SIM SEM SHDN TKN - Lori Barbee MASTER AGILITY EXCELLENT PREFERRED GCH CH MACH3 Regen’s Lucky Draw VCD1 JH MXC MJC MXP MJP T2B DJ TKI NSD NRD VX3 - Wanda Gunter NOVICE AGILITY JUMPER Regen’s Bonanza Hoss NAJ - Joseph Ryan GCHB CH Silverhoney’s Hot Ashes For Trees NA NAJ NF CA FCAT8 ACT2 ACT2J CGC TKN ATT FITG - Suzanne Honeyman, Jay Silverman, Rachel Silverman & Alexandra Lorenti OPEN AGILITY JUMPER CH Regen’s Good Morning Angel OA OAJ - Rendina McFadden & Bruce Bahcall Regen’s Islevue Pm Flirtatious Fun OA OAJ NF CGC - Angela & Scott Sarra MASTER BRONZE JUMPER Regen’s Islevue Dressed For Success RN AX MXJ MJB MXF T2B CGCA CGCU - Diana & Jim Hudkins MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED 3 MACH3 Regen’s Playmaker Of Rohan BN RI MXB2 MJG3 MXP MJP3 MJPB MFG T2B3 DM DS CGC TKN - Sheila Cook MASTER BRONZE JUMPER PREFERRED CH Grayhart Lightfoot River Of Light RN TD MXP2 MXPB MJP2 MJPB NFP CA BCAT DS DN CGC TKN NSD NRD VX - Joe & Debbie Moody AGILITY FAST NOVICE GCH CH Barrett ‘N Star’s Under The Big Top JH NA AXJ NF BCAT NSD NRD VX - Louise Brady AGILITY FAST OPEN Grayhart’s Crazy Love BN RE OA NAJ OF CGCA TKA - Christina Riehle Regen’s Islevue Dancing Calypso JH NA OF NSD - Anne Powell Regen’s Islevue Pm Flirtatious Fun OA OAJ OF CGC - Angela & Scott Sarra TIME 2 BEAT CH MACH2 Trax Atomic Number Forty Seven MXG MJG T2B SWE SCM SIM SEM SHDN TKN - Lori Barbee The Weimaraner Magazine ~ March 2024 ▬ 50 ▬