The Weimaraner Magazine JULY 2022

July
2022

Jonah

Sophie

2021 CH/MH Titles

Sasha

Parker

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

2022 WCA Eastern Futurity Winners Breeders: Marc Dean & Barbara Cook
Owners: Marc & Saturn Dean
Judge: Mr. Carl G. Liepmann

Best Dog in Futurity
CH Magic's Storm Warning

GCHG CH Camelot's I'm A Travelin' Man, BROM x GCH CH Moonstone N' Magic's Storm's
Brewin' JH TKN SD

Best Bitch in Futurity
CH Moonstone Magic Force Of Nature

GCHG CH Camelot's I'm A Travelin' Man, BROM x GCH CH Moonstone N' Magic's Storm's
Brewin' JH TKN SD

Breeders: Marc Dean & Barbara Cook
Owner: Barbara Cook

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DeTails........................................................7
Futurity Corner...........................................8 National Office
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How Massage Can Help Your Dog...........40
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Front Cover On The Cover
2021 CH/MH Titles

CH Zauberhaft's Bootylicious Babe, CD BN RN MH CA SWN
SDX NRD VX
"Sasha"

Sire: GCHP Doc N' Camelot's Heaven Can Wait BROM
Dam: CH Zauberhaft Victoria’s Secret Storm RD TD SH SD NRD VX BROM

Breeders: Michelle & Stan Nowacki
Owner: Michelle Nowacki

With her pedigree, Sasha was destined to be a great performance dog. She's always up for a
challenge, a car ride, and loves to please. She finished her Championship from the BBE class
as a puppy, and her Senior Hunter title as a young dog. She didn't get the chance to prove her
Master Hunter prowess until a Senior, but with trainer/handler, Janie Bristow, they made short

work of it. Since then, she's taken back up obedience and achieved her CD title; as well as
taken up Scent Work, quickly garnering her Scent Work Novice title. Advanced Scent Work

and Retrieving titles are on this ol' gal's radar!

GCH CH Tayla Street Corner Preacher V Hallmar, CDX PCD BN
RN MH CGC TKA SDX RDX VX2 NAVHDA NA Prize II
"Jonah"

Sire: CH Hallmar's Directed Verdict, CDX RE MH SDX NRD VX2
Dam: CH Hallmar Sumthin Bout A Southern Girl Tayla, VCD1 BN RA MH OA SDX RDX VX2

Breeder: Janet Boggs
Owners: Linda C. Garrett and Janet Boggs

My goal for Jonah was for him to become a Champion/Master Hunter like his sire, Strider.
Jonah has reached that goal, and then some!

Highlights of Jonah's career:
Finished his Championship at 9 months old from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class

2017 Best Dog in Central Futurity
With very limited showing, has multiple Best of Breed wins over Top Ten specials

Triathlete Award at the 2019 WCA National Specialty
Finished his Master Hunter title in February of 2021, completely owner trained and handled

Sire of the 2021 Best Bitch in Eastern Futurity
#2 PAC Obedience Dog for 2021
#3 QUO Obedience Dog for 2021

Jonah is owned, trained, handled and loved by Linda C. Garrett

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Front Cover (continued) On The Cover
2021 CH/MH Titles

CH Quiksilvr You Go Girl, MH SDX RD VX
"Sophie"

Sire: GCHS CH Camelot's The Best Of Times II, BROM
Dam: GCH CH Quiksilvr Gotta Be Special, MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM

Breeder/Owner: Babetta Breuhaus

Sophie loves to work. Whatever the activity, when it is her turn, she can hardly contain herself,
jumping around and giving me big smiles. She earned her Shooting Dog Excellent title in
February 2021 and finished her Master Hunter title the first weekend of March, 2021. She

then went on to retrieving training, earning her Retrieving Dog title in June, 2021. She is now
working towards her Retrieving Dog Excellent title. Conformation-wise, Sophie is a pretty

bitch that finished easily with 3 majors, shown exclusively in BBE classes. She was also 2nd in
her Futurity class and 3rd in her Maturity. All of Sophie's accomplishments are breeder/ owner
trained and handled. She is the mother of our Hailee (CH QuikSilvr I Dare You, JH NSD NRD
V), who was 1st in her conformation Futurity class and 2nd in her field Futurity in April 2022.

Sophie's second litter is planned for this summer.

CH Hallmar Sumthin ‘Bout A Southern Girl Tayla, VCD1 BN RA
MA OA SDX RDX VX3
"Parker"

Sire: DC Ardreem’s Wolf Von Betelgeuse, JH SDX NRD VX
Dam: CH Hallmar’s Serenity Now, VCD1 BN RN MH OJP SWN TKI SDX RDX VX3

Breeders: Helen & Joel Sanderford & Mary Ann Hall
Owner: Janet M Boggs

Parker continues to amaze me, finishing her master hunter has been quite the learning
experience! She’s very biddable, has an intensity for all kinds of work and just loves to please.
She is a very loving and sweet dog who loves to be with her family and chill out sleeping on

the couch. Parker is completely owner trained and handled in performance venues.

Back Cover

Magic’s Weimaraner’s is proud to present Tip. He was one of our keepers from our Ricky x
Irma breeding. Tip showed incredible promise as a puppy. His beautiful structure and incredible
temperament really caught our eye. He has not disappointed. Tip was undefeated from the classes
finishing at 8 months from the BBE class. He had multiple WD/BOW at Specialties along with
multiple BOSS. Tip also made quick work of his GCH. He finished in limited showing, defeating
enough dogs to be ranked at 11 months, handled by myself. To cap off his first 6 months of
showing, Tip was awarded Best In Futurity at the 2022 Eastern Futurity Show in Perry. Thank
you Carl Liepmann and all of the judges that have found our rising star!

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Futurity Corner

Congratulations to By Cindy James Moore
everyone that won
or placed at the Silverbay’s Born This Way! SH, CGC, TKA,
Eastern & Central RDX, VX x GCH CH Kristen N Ultima’s
Show Futurities & Maturities. Here are the I’m One Special Baby) b/Peggy Ernst, Mary
winners: Ann Richard, Gerry Thornton o/Rebecca
Best Dog Eastern Show Futurity – CH Gardea, Peggy Ernst & Mary Ann Richard
Magic’s Storm Warning (GCHG CH
Camelot’s I’m A Travelin’ Man, BROM x Best Bitch Central Show Futurity – CH
GCH CH Moonstone N’ Magic’s Storm’s Ultima N Patriot Its So Easy (GCHS CH
Brewin’, JH, TKN, SD) b/Marc Dean & Poet N’ Ultima’s Repeat Performance x
Barbara Cook o/Marc & Saturn Dean GCH CH Kristen N Ultima’s Queen Of
The Emerald City) b/Brian & Beatrice
Ann Johnson & Gretchen Jungermann o/
Gretchen Jungermann & Ann Johnson

Best Bitch Eastern Show Futurity – CH Best Dog Central Maturity – GCH CH
Moonstone Magic Force Of Nature (GCHG Image’s N About Time’s Making A Splash,
CH Camelot’s I’m A Travelin’ Man, BROM JH, NA, NAJ, NJP, OF, NJP, CGC, TKI,
x GCH CH Moonstone N’ Magic’s Storm’s NRD, NSD, V (GCHS CH Poet N Arokats
Brewin’, JH, TKN, SD) b/Marc Dean & Pretzels For Breakfast, BN, RN, JHA, NA,
Barbara Cook o/Barbara Cook NAJ, OAP, OJP, NF, OFP, SIN, CGC, TKA,
SD, NRD, V x CH Image’s Country Girl
Best Dog Eastern Maturity – CH Shake It For Me, NRD, BROM) b/Cindy
Graymatter’s Smoke In My Eyes (CH Von James-Moore & Jan Hare o/Jan Hare, Mark
Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Words, BROM Miller & Cindy James-Moore
x CH Graymatter’s Where There’s Fire, SH)
b/Tamara Brower, Christ Rosario & Nathan Best Bitch Eastern Maturity – GCHS CH
Brower o/Tamara Brower, Cecilia Clark & Winweim Breica Harline Purple Rain
Nathan Brower (GCHS CH Winweim Koping Tbird v
Nani x CH Breica Nani Story Of The Year,
Best Bitch Eastern Maturity – CH BROM) b/Brenda Doub & Jessica Mendez
Silhouettes Be Magical (GCHP CH Cervera o/Susan Line & TJ Palmer
Silhouette’s Spellbound x CH Silhouettes
Fatal Attraction) b/o Cindy & Bruce Cassidy Good luck to everyone participating at the
Western Show Futurity and Maturity!!!!
Best Dog Central Show Futurity – Kristen
N Silverbay’s One Special Dude (GCHS CH Cindy

2023 Futurity Litter Nominations

58 – TOUCHSTONE N’ BARRETT’S AUTOBOT MOONRACER Bred to CH TRAX
BARRETT CALL ME BUCKWHEAT, RN, JH, JHR, NSD, NRD, V. Kim Burnell,
28181 Seabiscuit Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

59 – GCH CH L&L VON BARRETT EDGE OF SEVENTEEN Bred to GCHS CH
SILVERSMITH I’LL HAVE ANOTHER VONSTARK, RN, SH, CA, CGC. Tom Hill,
Kim Burnell & Jason Thibault, 28181 Seabiscuit Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

60 – CH CAMELOT’S SHE’S AN UPTOWN GIRL Bred to GCHG CH CAMELOT’S
LUXE WINTER’S WALTZ. Julie L. Aune & Susan A. Thomas, 3384 Meadowbrook Dr.
NE, Lancaster, OH 43130

61 – CH REGINA K’S HOPES OF FAIRY WINGS JP Bred to CH CAMELOT’S MAN
ABOUT TOWN. Julie L. Aune, 3384 Meadowbrook Dr NE, Lancaster, OH 43130

62 – ALMAMATER’S OPERA PRIMA Bred to GCHP CH SILHOUETTE’S
SPELLBOUND, BROM. Gisela Tundis, 2190 28 Side Road, Moffat, Ontario L0O 1J0
Canada

63 – GCH CH GESELLE N GHOSTMAR’S WINTER TIME RIME, NSD Bred to
CH GREYBORN’S TOTAL ECLIPSE FIFTH ELEMENT. Zana Schepis & Jane
Gomprecht, 203 Berea Rd., Rougemont, NC 27572
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Minutes of the Monthly Conference

WCA Board of Directors

Weimaraner Club of America Secretary’s Report,
Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting submitted by Vickie Margolis
Ellen Dodge submitted her final invoice
Wednesday March 9, 2022 for work done for the WCA.
Motion made by Vickie Margolis for the
The meeting was called to order by Pres- WCA to donate $2,500 in Ellen Dodge’s
ident John Bonner at 6:01 p.m. MST. name to the Junior Program as a thank
Attending the meeting were: President, you for her years of dedication to the
John Bonner; Vice President, Sarah Ch- WCA. 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Motion
vilicek; Secretary, Vickie Margolis. Di- passed
rectors: Frank Sommer, Wayne Cowles,
Jill Paige, Suzanne Honeyman and Billie Executive Secretary Report,
Thompson. Executive Secretary Cindy submitted by Cindy James-Moore
James-Moore An email was received from a concerned
Absent: Treasurer, Robbe McAlexander; member asking for the WCA to help with
Director, Julie Aune & AKC Delegate, the Weimaraners and their owners and
Judy Colan breeders in the Ukraine.
The member was asked to provide more
John reviewed the agenda detail, as of yet no response was received.
Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- AKC sent out an informational email for
prove the February Board minutes as those interested in donating to provide as-
amended. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion sistance to the Ukrainian people and their
passed. pets during this crisis. An email blast will
go out to the membership with this in-
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: formation, and they can decide for them-
selves if they wish to donate.
APPROVE 60-DAY EXTENSIONS:
The final list of member(s) applying for Treasurer Report,
the 60-day extension to renew member- submitted by Robbe McAlexander.
ship were reviewed. Robbe submitted the account balances.
According to the By-Laws, Section 4.B.,
Termination of Membership: Assign Committee Chairs:
“By lapsing. A membership will be con- • Breeder’s Education –
sidered as lapsed and automatically ter- • AKC Delegate – John Bonner will
minated if such member’s dues remain
unpaid 30 days after the first day of the contact Judy Colan regarding her
fiscal year; however, the Board may grant interest in continuing as the WCA’s
an additional 60 days of grace to such de- AKC Delegate.
linquent members in meritorious cases. In • Communication Committee –
no case may a person be entitled to vote at Bonnie Hill has agreed to stay on as
any Club meeting whose dues are unpaid Communication Committee Chair.
as of the date of that meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Motion made by Vickie Margolis to ap-
prove the member(s) asking to renew Health Committee report,
their membership under the By-Laws, submitted by Debra Konkol
Section 4.B. 2nd By Sarah Chvilicek. • Investigating possible opportunities
Motion passed.
for a health clinic(s) at Nationals
2022

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• Continuing to speak with possible (AKC, etc.). I have also been given feed-
veterinary research partners in aca- back that some members do use the Leg-
demia and/or industry to collaborate islative Alerts and do contact their Sen-
on a Wobblers/Cervical Instability ators or other designated persons in the
project. alerts. I am bringing this to the Board’s
attention so that you know there has been
Judge’s Education Committee report, some feedback both ways on the alerts.
submitted by Stephanie Meyer Thank you!
Activities: Continue planning for 2022
Judge’s Education Seminar and Hands- Junior Committee report,
On Workshop prior to the National Spe- submitted by Barb Taylor
cialty in St. Louis. • New donations are coming in for the
Planned Activities: Continue working
on long-term projects to improve the Junior’s Program
judge’s education program for the WCA - • Sarah reported the committee worked
versatile video, movement video, update
WCA web page (judges education sec- with the webmaster to “clean-up”
tion) with more references. the donation buttons to make it easi-
Misc.: Does the WCA reimburse com- er for members to donate directly to
mittee members for expenses incurred if the Juniors Program.
they were to travel and do a judge’s ed-
ucation seminar in a different part of the Field Committee Report,
country from where they live? submitted by Connie Nowell
• We will be getting a budget and pro-
The WCA does not provide reimburse-
ment for expenses incurred for travel of gram together for the field seminar.
committee chairs or members to perform I am sending a request to the com-
their duty. mittee for help in redrafting the date
limits for the Classics. We should
Hall of Fame Committee report, have that ready to submit to you be-
submitted by Judy Colan fore the next board meeting.
• Currently voting on the 2022 HOF
National Field Trial Committee,
nominees submitted by Bryan Reynolds
Carey Killion and I have made headway
Legislative Committee report, in securing a committee as well as other
submitted by Christine Boldrick vital roles required to hold a successful
• Since January 1, 2022 we have been event. They are as follows:
• Bryan Reynolds and Carey Killion
monitoring over 25 pieces of legisla-
tion related to dog ownership, breed- as Co-Chairs
ing and animal rights in the US. We • Esteri Hinman - NFT Secretary
will continue to monitor these pieces • Wayne Cowles - Stake Manager for
of legislation along with any newly
introduced bills. the Open
Planned Activities: Continue monitoring • Kim Burnell - Stake Manager for the
animal related legislation affecting breed-
ers, etc. Futurity
Miscellaneous: There is concern that • Chip Glennon - Stake Manager for
some WCA members do not think the leg-
islative alerts are helpful or useful. Some the Amateur
have expressed to me that one person’s • Pat Gannon - Stake Manager for the
voice to their legislature is not effective
and that the only effective voices heard Derby
are those by lobbyists and large groups • Kay Walker - Stake Manager for the

Puppy
• Steph Meyer - Dog Wagon
• Kory McGaughy - Bird Planter
• Tom Koehler - Captain of Guns

This will round out our NFT committee.

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Below are other volunteer positions re- Motion made by Frank Sommer to divide
quired to hold a successful event. the funds equally with 1/3 going to the
• Tamra McGaughy - Hospitality Weimaraner Foundation Fund for rescue.
• Betsy Letzo - Banquet 1/3 to go into the Junior’s Program, and
• Terry Zygalenski - Wrangler 1/3 to be used for health issues. 2nd by
• Ron Hudson - Shotgun Raffle Billie Thompson. Motion passed.
We will be seeking additional volunteers
to assist some of these folks on a daily Western Field Futurity: The list of
basis. dogs, owners, & handlers of the past win-
Carey and I are working to secure spon- ners has been forwarded to Vickie. Vick-
sorships to help maximize the income po- ie will give the trophy maker the green
tential of the event. light to move forward with remaking the
We have in mind to have an online auc- Western Field Trophy.
tion with some of the items that are spon-
sored or offered at a discounted price. Magazine Format: Bonnie has quotes to
The raffle at our banquet has become compare pricing difference if we were to
quite long and laborious. We would like change to a standard size format for the
to limit that raffle to fewer items of great- magazine. Cindy will provide Frank &
er value or interest. Sarah with current invoicing to compare
Action Items: pricing.
• I need to sign and return contract to
There being no further business, Vickie
lodge asap. Margolis made a motion to adjourn, 2nd
• Schedule first group committee by Wayne Cowles.
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm MT.
meeting
• I will work with Bob Rankin and Respectfully submitted by,
Vickie Margolis
Tom Milam to see if I can assist with WCA Secretary
course maintenance.
• April Mallon is already working on
logo and we will set up an online
store early. Cabela’s offers this as a
service and we are researching their
program.

Old Business:
Roush Estate: A special meeting was
held to discuss handling/disbursement of
the funds.
After a full discussion the group came to
a consensus of the best way to honor Peg-
gy and her generous bequest to the WCA.

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WCA Board of Directors

Weimaraner Club of America ly to the WCA’s Donor Advised Fund at
Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting the AKC Canine Health Foundation, the
remaining half is for the WCA to use for
Wednesday April 13, 2022 canine health, education, and or rescue
projects. In the past these funds have
The meeting was called to order by Pres- been set aside for the Judge’s Education
ident, John Bonner at 6:01 p.m. MST. program.
Attending the meeting were: President, Motion made by Vickie Margolis to ear-
John Bonner; Vice President, Sarah Ch- mark these funds for Judges Education.
vilicek; Treasurer, Robbe McAlexander; Motion 2nd by Sarah Chvilicek. Motion
Secretary, Vickie Margolis. Directors: passed.
Frank Sommer, Jill Paige, Suzanne Hon-
eyman, Billie Thompson, Wayne Cowles, PURINA GRANT check has been re-
and Julie Aune. Executive Secretary, ceived.
Cindy James-Moore & AKC Delegate,
Judy Colan. APPROVE NAIA TRUST DONA-
TION: In 2021 we donated $1,000, in
John reviewed the agenda 2020 we donated $1,330 for legislative
Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap- efforts.
prove the March Board minutes as cor- Motion made by Vickie Margolis to do-
rected. 2nd by Jill Paige. Motion passed. nate $1,000 to National Animal Interest
Alliance Trust. 2nd by Frank Sommer.
Executive Secretary Report, Motion passed.
submitted by Cindy James-Moore

2025 SHOW JUDGES: The voting re- Committee Chairs not yet assigned:
sults are in. AKC Delegate: Judy Colan has served as
Below are the results for the 2025 Show the WCA’s Delegate to AKC for over 35
Judges Ballot voting. Barbara only re- years and is ready to step down and retire.
ceived 71 ballots. Judy has graciously offered to mentor the
The top 10 are listed here (including ties). next WCA Delegate to AKC.
Michael Canalizo, Douglas A Johnson, On behalf of the membership, the Board
Robert Margolis, Meghen Riese-Bas- would like to thank Judy for her many
sel, AnnYuhasz, Alessandra Folz, Carl years of volunteer service and work for
Liepmann, Dr. Donald Sturz Jr., Barbara the WCA.
Dempsey Alderman, Dana Cline, John
S. Lucas, Elliott B. Weiss, Gloria Kerr, Committee Reports:
Edeltraud Laurin, Marjorie Martorella,
Dr. Steven D. Herman, Ann Katona, Su- Health Committee report,
zanne Dillin, Robert Robinson, Nancy submitted by Debra Konkol
Simmons, Terry Stacy, Jon R. Cole, Ms. Activity Summary:
Britt Jung, Sandra M. Lex, Elizabeth • Spoke with the Morris Animal Foun-
Muthard, Charles L. Olvis, Patricia Rob-
inson, Theresa Sanders-Milan, Carolyn dation about the possibility of col-
A. Herbel, Virginia Lyne, Sydney Marx. laborating with MAF on a Donor-In-
spired Study for Wobblers/Cervical
PURINA PARENT CLUB PARTNER- Instability. An additional conference
SHIP PROGRAM: We have received call with the MAF CSO mid-April to
our check for participation in the Purina discuss further details in going for-
Parent Club Partnership Program. Half ward to initiate the grant process.
of the available PPCPP funds go direct- Here is a recap of the conversation with
Sara from the Morris Animal Founda-

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tion to discuss partnering with MAF on a mentoring.
wobblers/cervical instability study: Motion made by Frank Sommer to pro-
vide catalogs for ring-side mentoring.
In short, how this works is that the 2nd by Suzanne Honeyman. Discussion.
WCA would need to come up with funds Motion did not pass.
($10,000 minimum) and then the MAF
would do everything else. Legislative Committee,
It was suggested that we will get more submitted by Christine Boldrick
proposals if we partner with anoth- Activity Summary:
er breed club. This is exactly what the We have been monitoring 39 pieces of
AKC CHF told me. Weimaraners are not legislation since March 1 and keeping the
a popular breed and it will be difficult WCA members who could be affected by
to find a Principal Investigator wanting the legislation informed. We continue to
to do research in the Weimaraner only. monitor legislation through information
The Health Committee will contact the supplied by the AKC and other sources
Doberman and Dane clubs to gauge their available through legislation monitoring
interest in partnering with us. groups.
Planned Activities:
Judge’s Education Committee report, Continue monitoring legislation in all
submitted by Stephanie Meyer states related to topics that affect breed-
Activity Summary: ing, ownership, licensing, health, etc.
Discussion regarding National and Texas
seminars and others, Discussion regard- Nominating Committee Report
ing board comments on versatile video. submitted by Billie Thompson
Discussion regarding program as a whole
as it stands and where we need to go. The following have agreed to be members
Planned Activities: on the committee –
1. Judges Education presentation and Billie Thompson - Chair
Bob Margolis, CA
hands-on workshop in conjunction Linda Bailey, NC
with National Specialty – Monday Suzanne Burns, SC
May 9. Ringside mentoring Tuesday Alternates:
May 10 (and beyond during the week Linda Caplan, FL
if requested). Presenter(s)- Com- Jamie Sieveking, MO
mittee members
2. Judges Education presentation and Motion made by Sarah Chvilicek to ap-
hands-on workshop in conjunction prove the nominating committee as sub-
with DJAA – Sporting Institute in mitted. 2nd by Wayne Cowles. Motion
Houston, TX in July. Presenter- passed.
Derek Beatty (committee member)
3. Tabled until later date – Judges ed- Communications Committee Report,
ucation versatile Weim overview submitted by Bonnie Hill
video Activity Summary: In 2021, the adver-
4. Continue to develop resources for tising was up 24.8% from 2020. We con-
the WCA webpage in regards to tinue to solicit outside advertising.
Weimaraners and judging the Wei- The website has been kept up to date with
maraner information about events as soon as they
5. Continue to develop the entire become available, and continues to be
judge’s education program to meet a resource to the membership. The info
current standards of judge educa- shared on the website is also shared on
tional preferences with AKC – aka the social media platforms.
Webinar etc. Social Media platforms are doing well.
Recommendation: We field questions to the appropriate
Would request that money be set aside for committee chairpersons and continue to
National show catalogs for seminar par- provide information and posts that are
ticipants at the National Specialty so they
could receive a free catalog for ring-side

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yielding followers and generating discus- through a subscription the WCA mag-
sions. azine. The By-Laws would have to be
Planned Activities: changed to offer a different type of mem-
• The editor continues to ask for and bership.

solicit more participation and sub- Field Committee,
missions for the Magazine. The is- submitted by Connie Nowell
sues are much more involved when Activity Summary: The Field Commit-
we have involvement from all com- tee would like to get another dog and a
mittees and stories and ideas from handler identified for the Field Trial Hall
members. of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony. We
• We are using paid advertising on our would like to encourage WCA members
social media posts to give more in- to contact us with recommendations, both
centive and views on the supported dogs and handlers and would like the
ads. board to authorize a membership blast
• Blue Ribbon advertising is open un- with the selection criteria for both dogs
til May 1. and people. We are working with Leslie
• We plan to live stream the 2022 Na- Like to establish dates for the Western. It
tional in St. Louis. We will create a will be in Tyghe Valley, Oregon during
hashtag to have photos and videos in August. We are waiting for their applica-
one place that people can share and tion.
go to view. On February 4, I emailed Sandy West that
RECOMMENDATION: the Field Committee would be respon-
We would recommend that the club look sible for the Field Seminar during the
into moving the publication to a larg- National Specialty. We asked for a local
er format, 8.5 x 11 magazine. We have contact to communicate with Susan Wal-
submitted pricing on this format as re- lace. On February 24, I received a call
quested. This format would require better from Vickie Margolis wanting to know if
commitments from committee members the Field Committee was going to hold a
& clubs to report and send articles and Field Seminar. I again told her we were
updates. The content needs to be helpful planning to hold the Field Seminar.
and informational and come from all as-
pects of the club. The Board has received a report from the
RECOMMENDATION: Ad Hoc Futurity Committee and is wait-
We suggest that the club consider at some ing for their response.
point a membership that is ONLY for an
online version of the Magazine that folks Recommendation: Rodney Moon, Su-
who are NOT members can subscribe to. san Wallace, Bryan Reynolds and Car-
RATIONALE: This allows for more ey Killion have agreed to hold a Field
revenue towards the magazine costs. We Seminar during the National Specialty.
often get people asking on social media They are experienced in mounted field
how they can get a copy of the Magazine. trials, walking field trials, hunt tests, and
We give out the info for them to buy back NAVHDA. They plan to present a com-
issues. prehensive overview of field events avail-
There are other clubs now opening up a able to the breed.
special “membership” that only allows Right now, we plan to hold seminars on
people to get the Magazine electronically. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and if
This particular type of membership is a there is a demand, another on Thursday.
non-voting membership. It can be ideal Demonstrations will include broke dogs
for people looking to get introduced to work, bird contact and other field relat-
the club or the breed and hopefully pro- ed exercises with participants and their
vide enough info and interest that they dogs, closing with a group Q&A.
want to find clubs and sponsors to join. There would be a fee of $50 charged per
participant. That will include a goody
Discussion followed. The WCA current- bag with a collar, leash, whistle, and
ly allows for non-members to purchase

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hat, and two birds for their dog. Birds Magazine Format Change: Information
are $6.50 each and we have 40 ordered. gathered of costs will be put together in
The goody bag costs will be $20 - $22 per a usable format for discussion at a fu-
participant. We will need to pay for the ture meeting. Sarah Chvilicek and Frank
birds ($260) when they are picked up or Sommer will work on getting the past fi-
delivered. Rodney is asking to have his nancials of magazine costs for compari-
camping cost covered. He plans to arrive son of cost to a more standard format.
on Monday and leave on Friday. That
will cost $40 per day. NEW BUSINESS:
• Revisit of Weimaraner Mag-
Rationale: The Field Committee feels
the Field Seminar is a great introduction azine Front Cover photos
to the field for new owners. The Semi- The Field Committee is once again
nar will also allow participants to expose asking the Board to reconsider add-
their dogs to bird work. ing the winner of the National Walk-
Discussion followed. The National Show ing Gun Dog Championship to the
Committee Chair had not heard from the list of Front Covers of the magazine.
Field Committee regarding any sched- Discussion followed, to add one
uling/timing, and location. Outdoor ar- more cover into the rotation of front
eas at Purina have not been reserved for covers offered would require a full
WCA use. Purina Farms is under a new review of the magazine policy in-
management company and has strict rules cluding membership status when an
regarding overnight parking and activi- event is won.
ties that are allowed on their grounds. • National Field Trial Committee
is asking that the National Walk-
Recommendation: The Field Commit- ing Gun Dog Championship be a
tee discussed the AKC National Walking part of the National Field Trial.
Championship and how we can make Discussion followed. Follow up re-
this more attractive to entrants. We also view of what was previously voted
feel AKC is not being supportive, even on and passed, and review of the
though WCA is paying for a meal during NFT rules and committee charter.
the Walking. We need to make sure ads Tabled to a future meeting.
go in the Magazine and e-mail blasts go • May Board Meeting date change:
to the membership. We would like to pro- The May 2022 Board meeting falls
pose the winning dog have its picture on during the WCA 2022 National
the front cover of the magazine. week. It was decided to delay the
Rationale: The board made the decision May Board meeting 1 week. The
to support the Walking Championship as next Board meeting will be held May
a way to bring attention and new partic- 18, 2022
ipation in field trials. We are not seeing • The recommendations from the ad
this happen and feel the above recom- hoc Future of Field Futurities will be
mendations will facilitate this. added to the May agenda, for further
discussion.

AKC Gazette report, There being no further business, Motion
submitted by Carole Richards. made by Vickie Margolis to adjourn. 2nd
Gazette articles are available to read on by Julie Aune. Motion passed.
the WCA website. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 Mountain
Time.
OLD BUSINESS:
Western Field Futurity: Respectfully Submitted,
The trophy maker has the figurines and Vickie Margolis,
emblem and Word document with names WCA Secretary
of winners and trophy inscription on main
plaques.

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Health

Debra Konkol

Chair of the WCA Health Committee

Ticks that cause Lyme disease as
plentiful near beaches as in the woods

NBC Health News/April 23, 2021/By Linda Carroll - Used with permission

Beachgoers may have felt safe from Lyme • Fatigue
disease, but a new study suggests those • A characteristic skin rash, called
heading to the shore also need to keep a
careful eye out for disease-carrying ticks. erythema migrans

Researchers in California were surprised to Most cases of Lyme can be successfully
find just as many adult black-legged ticks treated with a few weeks of antibiotics,
carrying Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium according to the CDC. Untreated, the illness
that causes Lyme, in areas of grass and can spread to the joints, heart and nervous
scrub leading to the beach they did as in the system.
woodland habitats in the northwestern part
of the state. To take a closer look at where the ticks
might be hanging out, Sakeld and his team
“We went into new habitats and found them dragged public and private areas, including
in numbers we didn’t expect,” said lead California state parks, county and regional
author Daniel Salkeld, a research scientist at parks and national parks in Marin, Monterey,
Colorado State University. “A few years ago Napa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Sonoma
I would have said the ticks there wouldn’t counties for the blood-sucking bugs.
have been infected because there aren’t
any grey squirrels, which are the source for The researchers found Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme in California.” in 4.1 percent of adult ticks in coastal scrub
and in 3.9 percent of adult ticks in woodland
People may not be looking for ticks when areas.
heading to the beach, but the tiny bugs could
be hiding in coastal grasses or nearby scrub Sakeld doesn’t know yet how the ticks are
areas. being infected. The reservoir of the bacteria
“could be voles or rabbits,” he said.

"I think they've been under our noses all The findings were published Friday in
along," Salkeld told NBC News. "We just the journal Applied and Environmental
haven't thought to look very closely." Microbiology.
“This is a great study,” said Laura Goodman,
Fortunately, for Californians, at least, the an assistant research professor at the Baker
ticks aren’t a year-round problem. They’re Institute for Animal Health at the Cornell
only there during the rainy season, Sakeld University College of Veterinary Medicine.
said. “There is a bias in this country where people
think they are only at risk when they go
The Centers for Disease Control and into the woods. But really, prevention and
Prevention estimates that around 476,000 vigilance should be practiced everywhere
Americans are diagnosed and treated for outdoors, and we should be vigilant year-
Lyme disease each year. round.”

Typical symptoms include: Lia Gaertner, director of education and
• Fever outreach at the Bay Area Lyme Foundation,
• Headache offered prevention tips:

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• Stay on trails and on sand
• Wear light clothing and use tick

repellent
• Check and triple check your body

— up to three days later
• Throw clothes into hot dryer once

inside
• Shower

“We tell people that if they find a tick The good news is that ticks aren’t found on
attached to themselves, they should always the beach itself, Ostfeld said.
save it so you can send it for identification
and see what type it is and if it carries
disease,” Gaertner said.

While black-legged ticks are predominantly Tick Removal:
a woodland and shrubland species, they can You should use fine-point tweezers, to avoid
also be found in grasslands near the coast, tearing the tick and spreading possible
said Richard S. Ostfeld, a tick expert and infections into the bite area. Spread your
distinguished senior scientist at the Cary dog's fur, then grab the tick right at its
Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, head — not on its body — and steadily
New York. pull, without twisting. Very gently, pull
straight upward, in a slow, steady motion.
While the new study was based in California,
the black-legged ticks are also found in
shrubby areas and coastal grasslands on the
East Coast.

Natural Tick Repellents be diluted with the water before peppermint, and rose geranium so
1. Try Cedar Oil Spray application on dogs). they’ll avoid latching on to anything
Cedar oil is a non-toxic, natural 4. Neem Oil that smells of those items. Any of
tick and insect repellent. It can be Need oil is used as a natural remedy these or a combination can be used
sprayed directly on clothing and to repel and remove ticks. To use, in DIY sprays or added to almond
skin. It is safe for use on humans add several drops to the palm of oil and rubbed on exposed skin. We
and pets. Not only does cedar your hand and rub on exposed skin. recommend using 100% certified
oil repel ticks and other irritating It can also be diluted and mixed organic essential oils in any of
insects, but it kills them. Cedar oil with almond or other light carrier oil. the above mixtures, which can be
spray can be purchased online When diluted, it’s safe for dogs. To found online at PennHerb products.
and at most pet stores and big-box remove a tick, apply a drop or two 7. Eat Garlic!
retailers. of neem oil directly on the tick and it We all know that garlic has excellent
2. Homemade Tick and Insect will extract itself quickly. health benefits, and now we can
5. Apple Cider Vinegar add one more to the list. Regular
Repellent Apple cider vinegar to the rescue consumption of garlic* or garlic
Try this simple recipe. Just mix once again! This wonderful natural capsules reduce the risk of tick
and apply to exposed skin before remedy also helps to repel ticks. bites. The garlic causes the body to
heading outdoors: The following solution can be excrete a scent that ticks hate.
9 drops citronella essential oil sprayed on clothing and exposed
6 drops Tea Tree essential oil skin, even lawn furniture. Combine *Cautions:
6 drops Peppermint essential oils the following in a spray bottle: It is not recommended to feed
1 tablespoon almond oil or jojoba oil 2 cups of water garlic to pets—please talk to your
3. Eucalyptus Oil 4 tablespoons of apple cider veterinarian.
Eucalyptus oil is known as an vinegar Essential oils are not recommended
effective tick repeller and killer. 2 tablespoons of organic neem oil for use on cats. Please consult with
Just combine 4 ounces of purified 6. Certain Aromatherapy your veterinarian about effective
or distilled water to a small spray flea and tick control for cats.
bottle along with 20 drops of Essential Oils Always dilute solutions before
eucalyptus essential oil. Shake Not only smell great, but they applying to your dog. For further
before using and spray on skin, are also known to be natural tick reading on essential oils and dogs,
pant cuffs, and shoes. Safe for repellents. Ticks hate the smell of check here.
use on dogs (eucalyptus oil must lemon, orange, cinnamon, lavender,

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Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club
Specialty & Sweepstakes
Friday, April 1, 2022
Wilmington, OH

We had a small but beautiful entry for our specialty show at the Roberts Centre’s Royal Canin
ring. Trophies, arranged by Michelle Nowacki, included Weimaraner sun catchers, spinner
ornaments and silver glitter keychains.

Special Thanks to our Breed judge, Mr. Neil T. McDevitt, a last minute change, and our
Sweepstakes judge, Ms. Debra Konkol, who selected some lovely Weimaraners from a
beautiful line up.

Thank you to everyone who entered and/or contributed to the show’s success. Congratulations
to all of the winners! Mark your calendars for our Fall Specialty,
Friday, September 9th, followed by CCKC All-Breed shows, Sat/Sun. NEW location, Green

County Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH. A chance for 3 majors!

Puppy Sweepstakes RN x CH Image’s Country Girl Shake
Judge: Ms. Debra Konkol It For Me), b/Cindy James-Moore, Jan
Hare, o/Jan Hare, Mark Miller, Cindy
Puppy Dog, 6-9 Months James-Moore
1. Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man 2. CH Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine
(GCHP Silhouette’s Spellbound x
(CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x GCH Camelot’s Jubilee Celebration),
Von Luchbach Simply Gaia), b/Cindy b/Skip Elliott, Sue Thomas, o/Janice
Long, o/Lisa & Frank Bommarito McGowan
2. Trax-Tui 3BQS Hi-Ho Silver Away!
(Southpaw’s Ottercreek Idle Low x CH Puppy Bitches, 9-12 Months
Trax Edenrock Waltzing Matilda), b/ 1. Sagenhaft Grey Ship To The Sea
Sandra Perkowski, o/Beth Schofield
Storytime (CH Greyborn’s Sound
Puppy Dogs, 9-12 Months As a Bell x CH Sagenhaft’s Bold In
1. Kristen’s Dutton But Special Times Pink Paisley), b/Sarah Greene, Billie
Thompson, o/Sharon Levan, Billie
CGC TKN (GCHS Silverbay’s Born Thompson
This Way! SH RDX VX CGC TKI
TKA x GCH Kristen N Ultima’s I’m Junior Bitches, 12-18 Months
One Special Baby), b/Peggy Ernst, 1. Shannondale’s Special Agent JH NSD
Mary Ann Richard, Gerry Thornton, o/
Michelle & Scott Smith, Peggy Ernst, (Shannondale’s You Can Call Me Al
Mary Ann Richard JH x CH Shannondale’s N Camelot’s
2. Sagenhaft N Storytime Epic Curtain Northern Lights JH), b/Allyson
Call (CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x Chaney, Teresa Evans, o/Kristen Julian
CH Sagenhaft’s Bold In Pink Paisley),
b/Sarah Greene, Billie Thompson, o/ Junior Bitches, 18-24 Months
Billie Thompson 1. Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute (CH

Junior Dogs, 18-24 Months Britannia Cabellero De Plata CD JH x
1. GCH Image’s N About Time’s Making GCH Silverhoney’s Southern Girl JH
NA NAJ OAP OPJ SCN SEN TKI),
A Splash JH NA NAJ OF NJP CGC b/Suzanne Honeyman, Jay & Rachel
TKI NRD NSD V (GCHS Poet N
Arokats Pretzels For Breakfast JH BN Silverman, o/Rachel & John Parker
2. Zauberhaft American Girl (GCH Josh

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To Shine Of Fairy Wings Jp SH SD Best Bitch In Veteran Sweepstakes
NRD V x CH Greyborn’s Celestial • C H Zauberhaft’s Bootylicious Babe
Total Eclipse To Zauberhaft) b/Linda
Swanson, Rachelle Sanborn, Paul BN RN SCN SEN SBN CA MH SDX
Christopher, Michelle Nowacki, o/ NRD VX
Lynn Stacey, Michelle Nowacki

Best Dog In Puppy Sweepstakes
• Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man
Best Bitch In Puppy Sweepstakes
• Sagenhaft Grey Ship To The Sea

Storytime

Best Dog In Puppy Sweepstakes Best Bitch In Veteran Sweepstakes
CH Zauberhaft’s Bootylicious Babe BN RN
Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man
(CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x Von Luchbach SCN SEN SBN CA MH SDX NRD VX
(GCHP Doc N’ Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait BROM x
Simply Gaia) CH Zauberhaft Victoria’s Secret Storm BN RN TD CA

SH SD NRD VX BROM FROM)

Junior Showmanship, Open
1. Grace Parker w/Silverhoney’s One Hot

Minute (given)

Best Bitch In Puppy Sweepstakes Best Junior Showmanship
Sagenhaft Grey Ship To The Sea Storytime Grace Parker w/
(CH Greyborn’s Sound As a Bell x CH Sagenhaft’s
Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute
Bold In Pink Paisley) (CH Britannia Cabellero De Plata CD JH x GCH
Silverhoney’s Southern Girl JH NA NAJ OAP OPJ SCN
Veteran Sweepstakes
Veteran Bitches 9-11 Years SEN TKI)
1. CH Zauberhaft’s Bootylicious Babe

BN RN SCN SEN SBN CA MH SDX
NRD VX (GCHP Doc N’ Camelot’s
Heaven Can Wait BROM x CH
Zauberhaft Victoria’s Secret Storm BN
RN TD CA SH SD NRD VX BROM
FROM) b/o Michelle & Stan Nowacki

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Breed Dauntless of Graykin x GCH Rissana’s
Judge: Mr. Neil T. McDevitt Hillwood’s Perfectly Tuned), b/
Alessandra Folz, o/Jeni Roosen,
Puppy Dogs, 6-9 Months Alessandra Folz
1. Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man 2. CH Zauberhaft’s Bootylicious Babe
BN RN SCN SEN SBN CA MH SDX
(given) NRD VX (given)
2. Trax-Tui 3BQS Hi-Ho Silver Away!

(given)

Puppy Dogs, 9-12 Months
1. Kristen’s Dutton But Special Times

(given)

Bred By Exhibitor Dogs
1. Sagenhaft N Storytime Epic Curtain

Call (given)

Open Dogs Winners Bitch
1. Barretos DK My Friend Harvey (CH Zauberhaft American Girl
(GCH Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings Jp SH SD NRD V
Silhouettes Walk On The Wild Side x CH Greyborn’s Celestial Total Eclipse To Zauberhaft)
x Barretos DK Fashion Avenue), b/
Angelica Brum, Matinas Suzuki, o/ Best of Breed
Cindy Long, Angelica Brum, Matinas • CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell (CH
Suzuki
Winners Dog Von Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Words
• Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man x GCHP Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of
Reserve Winners Dog Acadia BROM), b/Rachelle Sanborn,
• Kristen’s Dutton But Special Times Paul Christopher, o/Rachelle Sanborn,
CGC TKN Michelle Hunter, Cindy Long

Junior Bitches 12-18 Month
1. Shannondale’s Special Agent (given)

Bred By Exhibitor Bitches
1. Sagenhaft Grey Ship To Sea Storytime

(given)
2. Starshine Will Never Forget 911 (GCH

Breica Nani Don’t Have A Cow x
Starshine’s Crosswind Voyage To Nani
RN), b/o Carol Mocan

Open Bitches Best of Breed
1. Zauberhaft American Girl (given) CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell
2. Silverhoney’s One Hot Minute (given) (CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Words x GCHP

Winners Bitch Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia BROM)
• Zauberhaft American Girl
Reserve Winners Bitch
• S agenhaft Grey Ship To The Sea

Storytime

Veteran Bitches
1. GCHB Rissana’s Perfect Pet TKN

CGCA CGCU (GCH Roschel’s

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Best of Winners
• Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man

(given)

Best Opposite Sex
• GCHB Country Star’s Ice Cream

Dreams (GCHS Waybacks Sam I Am
x CH Country Star’s Scarlett) b/Sue &
Damon Lumpkins, o/Mary & Andrew
Sherick

Select Dog Select Dog
• CH Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine CH Camelot’s Good Day Sunshine
(GCHP Silhouette’s Spellbound x GCH Camelot’s
(given)
Jubilee Celebration)
Select Bitch/Veteran Bitch
• GCBB Rissana’s Perfect Pet TKN

CGCA CGCU (given)

Award of Merit Bitch Select Bitch / Best Veteran Bitch
• GCH Luxe N Camelot About Time U GCBB Rissana’s Perfect Pet TKN CGCA CGCU

Got A Pizza My Heart SH OA OAJ (GCH Roschel’s Dauntless of Graykin x GCH
NF CGC TKA NRD SDX VX (GCH
Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings Jp, SH Rissana’s Hillwood’s Perfectly Tuned
SD NRD V x GCHS Camelot’s The
Glass Slipper Fits JH), b/Julie Aune,
Sue Thomas, o/Jan Hare, Mark Miller,
Julie Aune

Best of Winners Award of Merit Bitch
Von Luchbach Son Of A Preacher Man GCH Luxe N Camelot About Time U Got A Pizza
(CH Greyborn’s Sound As A Bell x Von Luchbach My Heart SH OA OAJ NF CGC TKA NRD SDX

Simply Gaia) VX
(GCH Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings Jp, SH SD NRD V

x GCHS Camelot’s The Glass Slipper Fits JH)

Best of Opposite Sex

GCHB Country Star’s Ice Cream Dreams
(GCHS Waybacks Sam I Am x CH Country Star’sPage 21

Scarlett)

Interview with past WCA Junior
Nathan Brower

by: Barb Taylor

Nathan won a Special Award from WCA in 2014 for participating in more
events than any other Junior in WCA History

Barb: Thank you Nathan for agreeing to do
this Interview.
Nathan: Thanks for having me!

Barb: How old were you when you first
started participating in AKC events?
Nathan: I was a wee lad of 8 years when I
began getting involved in dog sports.

Barb: What events have you participated in
with your Weimaraners over the years?
Nathan: Just about all of them! Confirmation,
Agility, Obedience, Rally, Hunt Tests, Ratings
Tests, Tracking, and Dock Diving.

Barb: How many Weimaraners have you put
titles on?
Nathan: Let’s see… I’ve put championships
on a few, and contributed points to a few
others’ championships. I’ve put agility titles
on a couple, and hunt test titles on a couple. No other dog did I put more titles on
than Orbit however. Here is her full name and titles: CH Peachtrees Heavenly Path,
JH, CD, NAJ, NA, RN, NRD, NSD, VX. It was quite the journey together to get all
of that alphabet!

Barb: What is your fondest memory of
your years with Weimaraners?
Nathan: This is a tough one! I would say
my fondest memory is of my girl Orbit
back when I was around 12 years old. I
was entered in a retrieving ratings test,
one where the dog had to swim out into
the water and retrieve a chucker. It was
a frightfully cold day, and no other dog
would agree to enter the frigid lake. Orbit
was the only one to brave the weather and
make the retrieve. She had so much love
for me, she would do just about anything I
asked. I was so proud of her that day.

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Barb: How has being involved in dog
sports influenced you in your adulthood?
Nathan: In a few ways actually. I would
say the best way would be all of the
amazing people I have met and lifelong
friends I have made along the way.

Barb: What advice would you give
young WCA members and their parents
about participating in and preparing for
events with their Weimaraners?
Nathan: You win some, and you lose
some. I’ve certainly done my fair share of
both. The important thing is how you act.
Additionally, if you and your dog aren’t
having fun, don’t do it! At the end of the
day, dog competitions are activities for
you and your dog to bond and have fun.

Barb: What are some of the things you
are still doing with Weimaraners today as
an adult?
Nathan: I dabble in a few things. I help
my mother with her breeding program,
find myself occasionally showing a dog, and I just recently judged the sweepstakes at
a Weimaraner specialty. Additionally, I have become something of a photographer, and
I enjoy taking pictures of not just Weimaraners, but any dog that finds itself in front
of my camera. : )

Barb: Thank you again for your time and best of luck in all you do.
Nathan: Well thank you very much! Cheers.

REMINDER to ALL local WEIMARANER clubs:

We want to see and hear all about your events! Sharing the info with us allows us to
promote it on our social media and in the magazine. Exhibitors and club members also
want to read about your event and see images FROM your events!

When submitting your club's results for any event (field, hunt, show, obedience, agility,
scent etc) please make sure to use the WCA result submission layout and include photos
that are labeled clearly for your event.

There is a results submission flyer to help the club learn what is needed to make your
submissions easy. Email the editor if you need a copy. [email protected]

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Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club
Specialty
Perry, GA

Friday, April 15, 2022

Sweepstakes My Dear, JH NSD) b/Rosi & Ross
Judge: Nathan Brower Adams o/Grace Ditenhafer & Rosi
Adams
Puppy Dogs, 9-12 mos. 3. Sagenhaft N Storytime's Into The
1. CH Ultima N Patriot Paradise City Fray v Tri-D (CH Greyborn's Sound
As A Bell x CH Sagenhaft's Bold
(GCHS CH Poet N' Ultima's Repeat In Pink Paisley) b/Sarah Greene &
Performance x GCH CH Kristen N Billie Thompson o/Ginger Spreen
Ultima's Queen Of The Emerald 4. Silversmith Appalachian Lassie,
City) b/Brian & Beatrice Ann CGC (GCH CH Josh To Shine of
Johnson & Gretchen Jungermann Fairy Wings JP, SH SD NRD V
o/G. Jungermann & B.A. & B. BROM x CH Silversmith Alpha
Johnson Cassiopeia, BN MH FDC BCAT DS
CGC TKN SDX NRD V) b/Elena
Junior Dogs, 12–18 mos. Lamberson & Marjorie Carosiello
1. Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel Between o/M. & Allen Carosiello

The Stones (NFC NAFC DC AFC Junior Bitches, 12-18 mos.
Snake Breaks Saga v Reiteralm, CD 1. CH Silhouettes Not Just Eye Candy
MH RDX VX2 FROM HOF x GCH
CH Silberkinder Shake It Off, RN JH (GCHP CH Silhouettes Spellbound,
BCAT DS CGC TKN NSD NRD V) BROM x GCH CH Silhouettes
b/Susan Wallace & Mary Brown o/ Just Classic) b/Cindy Cassidy o/C.
James & Melissa Jackson & Susan Cassidy, Kelly Whitney & Christine
Wallace Boldrick
2. CH Sindar Greyborn Beware The 2. Cheyenne & Silverbay's Bee
Jabberwock (CH Greyborn's Total Charmer (GCHS CH Silverbay's
Eclipse Fifth Element x Sindar Born This Way! SH CGC TKA RDX
Spice Melange of Dune b/o Melissa VX x CH Cheyenne's Definitely
Hartley Maybee, JH NSD) b/Christine
Trujillo & Rebecca Harper-Gardea
Best Dog in Sweepstakes o/Gayle Prescott & C. Trujillo
• Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel Between 3. Silhouette's To Point A Mockingbird
(GCHP CH Silhouette's Spellbound,
The Stones BROM x GCHG CH Silhouette's
Love Potion Number Nine) b/
Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mos. Frederic & Marcia Zipser o/Cynthia
1. CH Ultima N Patriot Its So Easy Caravati
4. Sindar Greyborn Mad Hatter's
(GCHS CH Poet N' Ultima's Repeat Spiced Tea (CH Greyborn's Total
Performance x GCH CH Kristen N Eclipse Fifth Element x Sindar
Ultima's Queen Of The Emerald Spice Melange of Dune) b/o Melissa
City) b/Brian & Beatrice Ann Hartley
Johnson & Gretchen Jungermann
o/G. Jungermann & B.A. & B. Best Bitch in Sweepstakes
Johnson • CH Ultima N Patriot Its So Easy
2. Versa N’ Nani's Pearlessence (GCH
CH Nani's Versa Cool Hand Luke,
TD MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM x
GCH CH Versa N’ Prism Frankly

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Veteran Sweepstakes Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mos.
Dogs, 7-9 yrs. 1. Starwood's Winnie (CH Luso's
1. GCH CH Oakpoint's Ultimate
Legend Of Weapon x Starwood's
Showdown, NSD (CH Northwoods Greta at Echo Hollow) b/o Kenan
Applebees Nuttin' But Money, TD x Young
Follyhill Winoka Abz Show Off, RN 2. Graylanes Slow Gin Fizz Of
TD NRD BROM) b/Greg & Nikki Colfaidar (CH Graysong's Hfi Once
Newton o/Jeff & Julia Maguire in a Blue Moon, JH x CH Graylane
N Beach Runners Ginger Martini,
Best Dog in Veteran Sweepstakes JH) b/Teresa Howdyshell o/Raven
• GCH CH Oakpoint's Ultimate Skylar Whited & Judy Massey
3. Versa N’ Nani's Pearlessence (Given)
Showdown, NSD 4. Sagenhaft N Storytime's Into The
Fray v Tri-D (Given)
Bitches, 7-9 years
1. GCHB CH Chatawey's I Know A Junior Bitches, 12-18 mos.
1. Silhouette's To Point A Mockingbird
Secret, JH NSD (CH Pike's Peak
Silversmith Summit, MH SDX NRD (Given)
VX BROM FROM x CH Chatawey's 2. Sindar Greyborn Mad Hatter's
Lady Luck) b/Amy Alevizatos &
Gayle Prescott o/G. Prescott & Spiced Tea (Given)
Arlene Marshrey 3. Cheyenne & Silverbay's Bee
2. GCHG CH Silverhoney's Southern
Girl, RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP Charmer (Given)
OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE
CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM Bred By Exhibitor Bitch, Puppy
(GCHP CH Win'Weim's It's My Grey 1. Wing It's Believe In The Olive (GCH
Goose, BROM x GCHB CH Silver
Honey's Legally Blonde, BN RI CH MACH2 Regen's Lucky Draw,
JH NAP NJP NFP CA DCAT SWA VCD1 JH MXS MJG T2B DJ TKI
SHDN RATN CGCA TKI ATT NSD NSD VX2 x CH Wing's Flying V
V BROM) b/Suzanne Honeyman, Formation, JHA CA NRD V) b/o
Jay Silverman & Rachel Silverman Toni Fow
o/S. Honeyman, Jay Silverman,
Rachel Silverman & Alexandra Open Bitches
Lorenti 1. Graylane Hfi Naturdays Grea

Best Bitch in Veteran Sweepstakes Beachrunner, JH (CH Graysong's
• GCHS CH Chatawey's I Know A Hfi Once In A Blue Moon, JH x CH
Graylane N Beach Runners Ginger
Secret, JH NSD Martini, JH) b/Teresa Howdyshell o/
Judy Massey
Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club 2. Wynders Rollin The Dice v Silvermag
Regular Classes (CH Colray's Straight To The Point
Judge: Mr. Jamie Hubbard x Wynder's Beneath The Waves) b/
Bronwyn Macdonald o/Julia & Jeff
Junior Dogs, 12-18 mos. Maguire & B. MacDonald
1. Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel Between
Winners Bitch
The Stones (Given) • Starwood's Winnie
Reserve Winners Bitch
• Silhouette's To Point A Mockingbird

Winners Dog Veteran Bitches
• Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel Between 1. GCHS CH Chatawey's I Know A

The Stones Secret, JH NSD (Given)
2. GCHG CH Silverhoney's Southern

Girl, RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP

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OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE Awards of Merit

CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM • GCHB CH Chatawey's I Know A

(Given) Secret, JH NSD (Given)

Best of Breed • GCHG CH Moonstone's Silver

• GCH CH Starwood's Mother Teresa Bullet Explorer, JH FDC CGC

At Unity, NSD (CH Valmar's TKP (GCHB CH Moonstone's Pure

Unanimous Decision, NSD BROM Magic, CDX RE JH NA NAJ NF DS

x CH Starwood's Veronika v CGC TKN SD RDX VX2 BROM

Win'Weim) b/Kenan & Gale Young x CH Moonstone's Takin' The High

o/Greg McLogan, Amy Tourond & Road, BROM) b/Barbara Cook o/

K. Young Cheryl Harner & B. Cook

Best of Winners • CH Silhouettes Not Just Eye Candy
• Starwood's Winnie (Given)

Best of Opposite Sex • CH Starhaven's Meadow Beauty (CH
• GCH CH Oakpoint's Ultimate Camelot's Living Like A Legend x
CH Starwood's Addison At Echo
Showdown, NSD (Given) Hollow) b/Gale Young o/Al Hartman

Select Dog Best Owner-Handled
• CH Cheyenne & Silverbay’s Get • GCH CH Cheyenne's Sunshine On

Lucky (GCHS CH Silverbay’s Born A Cloudy Day, RN JH SWN SIA
This Way! SH CGC TKA RDX VX SHDN NSD NRD V (Given)
x GCHB CH Cheyenne’s Luck Be
A Lady, JH) b/Christine Trujillo, Brood Bitch
Rebecca Gardea & Tim Beckett o/ 1. 1. GCHG CH Silverhoney's Southern
Lisa Frank & C. Trujillo
Girl, RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP
Select Bitch OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE
• GCH CH Cheyenne's Sunshine CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM
(Given)
On A Cloudy Day, RN JH SWN
SIA SHDN NSD NRD V (GCH
CH Tayla Street Corner Preacher
v Hallmar, CDX PCD BN RN MH
CGC TKA SDX RDX VX2 x GCH
CH Cheyenne's Love Bug, JH
NSD BROM) b/Christine Trujillo
& Megan Kelleghan o/Kristine
Kalkwarf & C. Trujillo

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WCA Eastern Show
Futurity and Maturity

April 17, 2022
Perry, GA

Futurity Judge: Mr. Carl G. Liepmann

Junior Dogs Best Dog in Futurity
1. CH Magic's Storm Warning (GCHG CH Magic's Storm Warning
(GCHG CH Camelot's I'm A Travelin' Man, BROM x
CH Camelot's I'm A Travelin' Man, GCH CH Moonstone N' Magic's Storm's Brewin' JH
BROM x GCH CH Moonstone N'
Magic's Storm's Brewin' JH TKN SD) TKN SD)
b/Marc Dean & Barbara Cook o/M. &
Saturn Dean
2. Quiksilvr Don't Rush Me (GCH CH
Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings JP,
SH SD NRD V BROM x GCH CH
QuikSilvr Bet The Royal Flush, JH
NSD NRD V) b/o Babetta Breuhaus
3. CH Ultima N Patriot Paradise City
(GCHS CH Poet N' Ultima's Repeat
Performance x GCH CH Kristen N
Ultima's Queen Of The Emerald City)
b/Brian & Beatrice Ann Johnson &
Gretchen Jungermann o/G. Jungermann
& B.A. & B. Johnson
4. Quiksilvr What's The Rush, ATT (Same
as #2) o/Jennifer Borgo Raia

Intermediate Dogs
1. Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel Between
The Stones (NFC NAFC DC AFC
Snake Breaks Saga v Reiteralm, CD
MH RDX VX2 FROM HOF x GCH
CH Silberkinder Shake It Off, RN JH
BCAT DS CGC TKN NSD NRD V) b/
Susan Wallace & Mary Brown o/James First Place Intermediate Dog
& Melissa Jackson & Susan Wallace Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel Between The Stones

Senior Dogs (NFC NAFC DC AFC Snake Breaks Saga v Reiteralm,
1. CH Silverhoney's One Hot Surfer CD MH RDX VX2 FROM HOF x GCH CH Silberkinder
Shake It Off, RN JH BCAT DS CGC TKN NSD NRD V)
Dude (CH Britannia Caballero de
Plata, CD JH NRD V BROM x GCHG
CH SilverHoney's Southern Girl,
RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP OFP
CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE CGCA
TKI ATT NSD V BROM) b/Suzanne
Honeyman, Jay Silverman & Rachel
Silverman o/Miguel & Amy Rodriguez
2. CH Cheyenne & Silverbay’s Get
Lucky (GCHS CH Silverbay’s Born
This Way! SH CGC TKA RDX VX
x GCHB CH Cheyenne’s Luck Be A
Lady, JH) b/Christine Trujillo, Rebecca
Gardea & Tim Beckett o/Lisa Frank &
Christine Trujillo First Place Senior Dog
CH Silverhoney's One Hot Surfer Dude

Best Dog In Futurity (CH Britannia Caballero de Plata, CD JH NRD V
• CH Magic's Storm Warning BROM x GCHG CH SilverHoney's Southern Girl, RI JH
FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE

Page 27 SEE CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM)

Junior Bitches Total Eclipse To Zauberhaft, BROM)
1. CH Moonstone Magic Force Of Nature b/Linda Swanson, Rachelle Sanborn,
Paul Christopher & Michelle Nowacki
(GCHG CH Camelot's I'm a Travelin' o/Julie Aune
Man, BROM x GCH CH Moonstone 3. CH Silverhoney's Hot Ashes For
N' Magic's Storm's Brewin', JH TKN Trees, CA DCAT CGC TKN ATT
SD) b/Marc Dean & Barbara Cook o/B. (CH Britannia Caballero de Plata,
Cook CD JH NRD V BROM x GCHG
2. CH Magic's Eye Of The Storm (Same CH SilverHoney's Southern Girl,
as #1) o/Marc & Saturn Dean RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP
3. CH Ultima N Patriot Its So Easy OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE
(GCHS CH Poet N' Ultima's Repeat CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM) b/
Performance x GCH CH Kristen N Suzanne Honeyman, Jay Silverman &
Ultima's Queen Of The Emerald City) Rachel Silverman o/S. Honeyman, J.
b/Brian & Beatrice Ann Johnson & Silverman, R. Silverman & Alexandra
Gretchen Jungermann o/G. Jungermann Lorenti
& B.A. & B. Johnson 4. Wynders Rollin The Dice v Silvermag
4. Silversmith Appalachian Lassie, CGC (CH Colray's Straight To The Point
(GCH CH Josh To Shine of Fairy x Wynder's Beneath The Waves) b/
Wings JP, SH SD NRD V BROM x CH Bronwyn Macdonald o/Julia & Jeff
Silversmith Alpha Cassiopeia, BN MH Maguire & B. MacDonald
FDC BCAT DS CGC TKN SDX NRD
V) b/Elena Lamberson & Marjorie Best Bitch in Futurity
Carosiello o/M. & Allen Carosiello • CH Moonstone Magic Force Of Nature

Intermediate Bitches Best Bitch in Futurity
1. Graymatter's Wolf Moon (GCH CH CH Moonstone Magic Force Of Nature
(GCHG CH Camelot's I'm a Travelin' Man, BROM x
Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings JP, SH GCH CH Moonstone N' Magic's Storm's Brewin' JH
SD NRD V BROM x CH Graymatter's
Where There's Fire, SH) b/Tamara TKN SD)
Brower, Chris Rosario & Nathan
Brower o/Margaret Mergenthal, T.
Brower & N. Brower
2. Cheyenne & Silverbay's Bee Charmer
(GCHS CH Silverbay's Born This
Way! SH CGC TKA RDX VX x CH
Cheyenne's Definitely Maybee, JH
NSD) b/Christine Trujillo & Rebecca
Harper-Gardea o/Gayle Prescott & C.
Trujillo
3. Graymatter's Southern Snow, RN
(Same as #1) o/Tamara Brower &
Nathan Brower
4. Graymatter's Ice Storm (Same as #1)
o/Meredith Hyatt, Tamara Brower &
Nathan Brower

Senior Bitches

1. CH Quiksilvr I Dare You, JH NSD

NRD V (CH Quiksilvr Just Dare Me,

MH SDX RDX VX2 x CH Quiksilvr

You Go Girl, MH SDX RD VX) b/o

Babetta Breuhaus First Place Intermediate Bitch

2. CH Zauberhaft's Luxe American Graymatter's Wolf Moon

Revolution, JH (GCH CH Josh To (GCH CH Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings JP, SH SD
NRD V BROM x CH Graymatter's Where There's Fire,
Shine Of Fairy Wings JP, SH SD NRD
V BROM x CH Greyborn's Celestial SH)

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First Place Senior Bitch Maturity Bitches
CH Quiksilvr I Dare You, JH NSD NRD V 1. CH Silhouettes Be Magical (GCHP CH
(CH Quiksilvr Just Dare Me, MH SDX RDX VX2 x CH
Silhouette's Spellbound, BROM x CH
Quiksilvr You Go Girl, MH SDX RD VX) Silhouettes Fatal Attraction) b/o Cindy
& Bruce Cassidy
Maturity Dogs 2. GCHG CH Silhouette's Cast A Spell
1. CH Graymatter's Smoke In My Eyes (GCHP CH Silhouette's Spellbound,
BROM x GCHB CH Silhouette's
(CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Winning Colors At Bluegrass) b/o
Words, BROM x CH Graymatter's Cindy Cassidy
Where There's Fire, SH) b/Tamara 3. CH Geselle's Valentine Treasure, TKN
Brower, Chris Rosario & Nathan NSD (GCH CH Luminate Graytsky
Brower o/T. Brower, Cecilia Clark & von Silberweiss Jager, JH BCAT SD
N. Brower x CH Ghostmar N Geselle Savannah
2. GCH CH Image's N About Time's Whirlwind, JH SD NRD V) b/o Zana
Making A Splash, JH NA NAJ NJP OF Schepis
CGC TKI NSD NRD V (GCHS CH 4. GCH CH Magic’s Moment In Time,
Poet N Arokats Pretzels For Breakfast, NSD NRD V (GCH CH Camelot’s
BN RN JHA NA NAJ OAP OJP NF Let The Good Times Roll x GCH CH
OFP SIN CGC TKA SD NRD V x CH Moonstone N’ Magic’s First Time
Image's Country Girl Shake It For Me, In Forever, JH SD) b/Marc Dean &
NRD BROM) b/Cindy James Moore & Barbara Cook o/M. & Saturn Dean
Jan Hare o/J. Hare, Mark Miller & C.
James-Moore Best Bitch in Maturity
3. GCH CH Chataweys-Zephyr Ryderz • CH Silhouettes Be Magical
On The Storm, JH BCAT ACT1 NSD
NRD V (CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled Best Dog in Maturity
Beyond Words, BROM x GCHB CH CH Graymatter's Smoke In My Eyes
Chatawey's I Know A Secret, JH NSD) (CH Von Luchbachs Thrilled Beyond Words, BROM x
b/Gayle Prescott & Arlene Marshrey o/ CH Graymatter's Where There's Fire, SH)
Kimberly Petri & G. Prescott
4. CH Graylane Hfi Captain Morgan Of
Colfaidar, JH (CH Graysong's Hfi Once
In A Blue Moon, JH x CH Graylane N
Beach Runners Ginger Martini, JH) b/
Teresa Howdyshell o/Raven Skylar
Whited

Best Dog in Maturity
• CH Graymatter's Smoke In My Eyes

Best Bitch in Maturity
CH Silhouettes Be Magical
(GCHP CH Silhouette's Spellbound, BROM x
CH Silhouettes Fatal Attraction)

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Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club
Specialty
Perry, GA

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Judge: Mr. Houston Clark Winners Dog
• Quiksilvr Don't Rush Me
Puppy Dog, 9-12 mos. Reserve Winners Dog
1. Kristen's Special Flash Burn (GCHS • Kristen's Special Flash Burn

CH Silverbay's Born This Way! SH Puppy Bitches, 9-12 mos.
CGC TKA RDX VX x GCH CH 1. Silversmith Appalachian Lassie,
Kristen N Ultima's I'm One Special
Baby) b/Peggy Ernst, Mary Ann CGC (GCH CH Josh To Shine of
Richard & Gerry Thornton o/Karen Fairy Wings JP, SH SD NRD V
Keagle, P. Ernst & M. A. Richard BROM x CH Silversmith Alpha
Cassiopeia, BN MH FDC BCAT DS
Junior Dogs, 12-18 mos. CGC TKN SDX NRD V) b/Elena
1. Northwoods Applebee's Spittin’ Lamberson & Marjorie Carosiello
o/M. & Allen Carosiello
Chiclets (GCHB CH Northwoods 2. Starwood's Winnie (CH Luso's
N' Applebee's All In x CH Vanity Legend Of Weapon x Starwood's
N' Northwoods Applebee's German Greta at Echo Hollow) b/o Kenan
Engineering) b/Heidi Warren, Young
TJ Palmer & Phillip Warren o/ 3. Graylanes Slow Gin Fizz Of
Christopher Sherr, H. Warren & TJ Colfaidar (CH Graysong's Hfi Once
Palmer in a Blue Moon, JH x CH Graylane
2. Quiksilvr What’s The Rush, ATT N Beach Runners Ginger Martini,
(GCH CH Josh To Shine Of Fairy JH) b/Teresa Howdyshell o/Raven
Wings JP, SH SD NRD V BROM x Skylar Whited & Judy Massey
GCH CH QuikSilvr Bet The Royal 4. Sagenhaft N Storytime's Into The
Flush, JH NSD NRD V) b/Babetta Fray v Tri-D (CH Greyborn's Sound
Breuhaus o/Jennifer Borgo Raia As A Bell x CH Sagenhaft's Bold
3. Silberkinder 'N Saga Travel In Pink Paisley) b/Sarah Greene &
Between The Stones (NFC Billie Thompson o/Ginger Spreen
NAFC DC AFC Snake Breaks
Saga v Reiteralm, CD MH RDX Junior Bitches, 12-18 mos.
VX2 FROM HOF x GCH CH 1. Sindar Greyborn Mad Hatter's
Silberkinder Shake It Off, RN JH
BCAT DS CGC TKN NSD NRD V) Spiced Tea (CH Greyborn's Total
b/Susan Wallace & Mary Brown o/ Eclipse Fifth Element x Sindar
James & Melissa Jackson & Susan Spice Melange of Dune) b/o Melissa
Wallace Hartley
2. Silhouette's To Point A Mockingbird
Bred By Exhibitor Dog, Adult (GCHP CH Silhouette's Spellbound,
1. Quiksilvr Don't Rush Me (GCH CH BROM x GCHG CH Silhouette's
Love Potion Number Nine) b/
Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings JP, Frederic & Marcia Zipser o/Cynthia
SH SD NRD V BROM x GCH CH Caravati
QuikSilvr Bet The Royal Flush, JH 3. Graymatters Ice Storm (GCH CH
NSD NRD V) b/o Babetta Breuhaus Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings
JP, SH SD NRD V BROM x CH

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Graymatter's Where There's Fire, Honeyman, Jay Silverman & Rachel
SH) b/Tamara Brower, Chris Silverman o/S. Honeyman, Jay
Rosario & Nathan Brower o/ Silverman, Rachel Silverman &
Meredith Hyatt, T. Brower & N. Alexandra Lorenti
Brower 2. GCHB CH Chatawey's I Know A
Secret, JH NSD (CH Pike's Peak
Bred By Exhibitor Bitches, Puppy Silversmith Summit, MH SDX
1. Wing It's Believe In The Olive NRD VX BROM FROM x CH
Chatawey's Lady Luck) b/Amy
(GCH CH MACH2 Regen's Lucky Alevizatos & Gayle Prescott o/G.
Draw, VCD1 JH MXS MJG T2B DJ Prescott & Arlene Marshrey
TKI NSD VX2 x CH Wing's Flying
V Formation, JHA CA NRD V) b/o Best of Breed
Toni Fow • GCHS CH Weissenberg Champayne

Open Bitches On Ice (GCHP CH Silhouette's
1. Graylane Hfi Naturdays Grea Spellbound, BROM x Weissenberg
La Flor De Cano) b/Kathy White o/
Beachrunner, JH (CH Graysong's Cindy Cassidy
Hfi Once In A Blue Moon, JH x CH
Graylane N Beach Runners Ginger Best of Winners
Martini, JH) b/Teresa Howdyshell • Quiksilvr Don't Rush Me
o/Judy Massey
2. Wynders Rollin The Dice v Best of Opposite Sex
Silvermag (CH Colray's Straight • CH Ultima N Patriot Paradise City
To The Point x Wynder's Beneath
The Waves) b/Bronwyn Macdonald (GCHS CH Poet N' Ultima's Repeat
o/Julia & Jeff Maguire & B. Performance x GCH CH Kristen
MacDonald N Ultima's Queen Of The Emerald
3. Graymatter's Wolf Moon (GCH City) b/Brian & Beatrice Ann
CH Josh To Shine Of Fairy Wings Johnson & Gretchen Jungermann
JP, SH SD NRD V BROM x CH o/G. Jungermann & B.A. & B.
Graymatter's Where There's Fire, Johnson
SH) b/Tamara Brower, Chris
Rosario & Nathan Brower o/ Select Dog
Margaret Mergenthal, T. Brower & • GCHS CH Luxe The Grand Illusion,
N. Brower
JH (GCH CH Josh To Shine Of
Winners Bitch Fairy Wings JP, SH SD NRD V
• Silversmith Appalachian Lassie, BROM x CH Luxe Ride Of The
Valkyries, JH SWN SHDN NSD)
CGC b/o Julie Aune

Reserve Winners Bitch Select Bitch
• Starwood's Winnie • CH Ultima N Patriot Its So Easy

Veteran Bitches (GCHS CH Poet N' Ultima's Repeat
1. GCHG CH Silverhoney's Southern Performance x GCH CH Kristen
N Ultima's Queen Of The Emerald
Girl, RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP City) b/Brian & Beatrice Ann
OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE Johnson & Gretchen Jungermann
CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM o/G. Jungermann & B.A. & B.
(GCHP CH Win'Weim's It's My Johnson
Grey Goose, BROM x GCHB CH
Silver Honey's Legally Blonde, BN Awards of Merit
RI JH NAP NJP NFP CA DCAT • CH Moonstone Magic Force Of
SWA SHDN RATN CGCA TKI
ATT NSD V BROM) b/Suzanne Nature (GCHG CH Camelot's I'm
a Travelin' Man, BROM x GCH

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CH Moonstone N' Magic's Storm's Best of Breed Owner-Handled
Brewin' JH TKN SD) b/Marc Dean • GCH CH Cheyenne's Sunshine
& Barbara Cook o/B. Cook
On A Cloudy Day, RN JH SWN
• GCHG CH Moonstone's Silver SIA SHDN NSD NRD V (GCH
Bullet Explorer, JH FDC CGC CH Tayla Street Corner Preacher
TKP (GCHB CH Moonstone's v Hallmar, CDX PCD BN RN MH
Pure Magic, CDX RE JH NA NAJ CGC TKA SDX RDX VX2 x GCH
NF DS CGC TKN SD RDX VX2 CH Cheyenne's Love Bug, JH
BROM x CH Moonstone's Takin' NSD BROM) b/Christine Trujillo
The High Road, BROM) b/Barbara & Megan Kelleghan o/Kristine
Cook o/Cheryl Harner & B. Cook Kalkwarf & C. Trujillo

• CH Northwoods Applebee's Makin' Brood Bitch
Waves (GCHB CH Northwoods N' 1. GCHG CH Silverhoney's Southern
Applebee's All In x CH Vanity N'
Northwoods Applebee's German Girl, RI JH FDC NA NAJ OAP OJP
Engineering) b/o Heidi Warren, TJ OFP CAA FCAT2 SWA SCE SEE
Palmer & Phillip Warren CGCA TKI ATT NSD V BROM
(Given)

• GCH CH Oakpoint's Ultimate
Showdown, NSD (CH Northwoods
Applebees Nuttin' But Money, TD x
Follyhill Winoka Abz Show Off, RN
TD NRD BROM) b/Greg & Nikki
Newton o/Jeff & Julia Maguire

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.

BALDWIN, JASON, 503 GARRETT STREET, TAFT, CA 93268 Judythe Coffman
BLACKMAN, MEGAN, 195 N. CREEK DR. APT 4106, SUMMERVILLER, SC 29486
Meredith Wadsworth
COLSTON, SARAH & THOMAS, 2616 COUNTRY SQUIRE ST NW, UNIONTOWN, OH 44685
Garhard Leitkowski
GILL, HANNAH NOEL, 15636 SAGE HILL DR., RAMONA, CA 92065 Rachel Vitorelo
GREGSON, AFTON, 15019 63RD ST. CT. E., SUMNER, WA 98390 Gail Gegg
KNOWELS, JAMIE, 550 BROOKE BLVD, WILMINGTON, OH 45177 Marybeth Brown
McGREEVY, LISA, 12 SCHOOL ST., LACONIA, NH 03246 Carol Dubuque
PRICE, DONNA & CHRIS, 1248 S STATE RD 1, DUNKIRK, IN 47336 Dawna Miller
ROTH, TODD, 712 WESTERY PARKWAY, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801 Jill Paige
THOMSON, SUZANNE, 15 THE BOULEVARD, YARRAVILLE, VIC, 3013 AUSTRALIA
Cindy Cassidy
ZAYAS, HANNA, 30 JOYCE RD, WAYLAND, MA 01778 Garhard Leitwoski

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CH Bivins Sandolar Through the Looking Glass, CD RM3 RAE2 TD CGC V o/
Anne McPherson & Ellen Grevatt

CH Bivins Sandolar Thumbelina, RI o/ Anne McPherson & Mary Ann Hall
CH Breica N Versa Kolata Double Down o/ Lauren Austin, Anthony Collier,

Rosmarie Adams, & Jessica Mendez Cervera
Brymar N Southpaw’s Zenyatta, JH NSD o/ Meredith Wadsworth
CH Firemark N Argus’ Cygnus, JH SD RD RDX V VX NAVHDA NA Prize I o/

Carol Parron
Firemark N Tayla Chasing the Moon, RN JH BCAT NSD NRD NAVHDA NA Prize I

o/ Janet Boggs & Gretchen Stephenson
GCH CH Firemark’s Galileo Moonwalker Apogee o/ Lisa Poage, Gretchen

Stephenson, & Janet Boggs
CH Firemark’s Look to the Stars Cordelia, CD TD JH TKN FDC CGC CGCA SD

RDX V VX VX2 NAVHDA NA Prize I o/ Gretchen Stephenson & Janet
Boggs
CH Firemark’s Omicron Seti, CD BN RI JH TKA SWN SWA SEA SEE SIA SIE
SCN SCA SBN SBA CGC NSD NRD RD V VX o/ Helen Sanderford,
Janet Boggs, & Gretchen Stephenson
Firemark’s Sirius Lights Hallsley, NRD NAVHDA NA Prize I o/ Karen Holt,
Frederick Scott, Gretchen Stephenson, & Janet Boggs
GCH CH Geselle N Ghostmar’s Winter Time Rime, NSD o/ Zana Schepis
Geselle’s Valentine Treasure, TKN NSD o/ Zana Schepis
CH Ghostmar N Geselle Savannah Whirlwind, JH SD NRD V o/ Zana Schepis
CH Grayhart Lightfoot River of Light, RN TD NFP AXP AJP MJP CA DS TKN CGC
NSD NRD VX ASCA-TD o/ Debbie & Joe Moody
CH Hallmar Sumthin Bout a Southern Girl Tayla, VCD1 BN RA MH OA SDX RDX
VX3 o/ Janet Boggs
CH Hallmar’s Avenger, CD BN SH RDX VX o/ Mary Ann Hall & William Hall
GCH Hallmar’s Hat Trick, BN RDX o/ Mary Ann Hall
CH Hallmar’s Manchester United, SH SD RD VX o/ Mary Ann Hall & William Hall
GCH Hallmar’s Petula, CD BN SH RDX VX o/ Mary Ann Hall & William Hall
CH Hfi Hopeful Farm’s Natural Light of Graylane, JH o/ Eddie Raper
CH Nani’s Ldan Frankly Speaking, CDX TD SH SD NRD VX2 BROM o/ Ross &
Rosi Adams & Chris Grisell
GCh. Nani’s Versa Cool Hand Luke, TD MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM o/ Ross &
Rosmarie Adams & Chris Grisell
CH QuikSilvr Bet The Limit, MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM FROM o/ Babetta
Breuhaus
GCH QuikSilvr Beyond the Rainbow, JH SDX NRD V o/ Babetta Breuhaus
CH QuikSilvr Casino Royale, JH SD RD V o/ Carol Parron
QuikSilvr Dare to Be Here Now, JH o/ Richard & Barbara Yates & Babetta
Breuhaus

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CH QuikSilvr Gotta Be My Special Bet, JH NSD NRD V o/ Babetta Breuhaus
GCH QuikSilvr Gotta Be Special, MH SDX RDX VX2 BROM o/ Babetta

Breuhaus
CH QuikSilvr I Dare You, JH NSD NRD V o/ Babetta Breuhaus
QuikSilvr If You Dare, SH MH SD NRD o/ Babetta Breuhaus
QuikSilvr Royal River Boat Run, MH NSD RDX NAVHDA UT Prize III o/ Kevin

Perez & Babetta Breuhaus
CH QuikSilvr You Go Girl, MH SDX RD VX o/ Babetta Breuhaus
Shannondale’s N Cameot’s Wild and Free, JH NSD NRD o/ Brandy Mulkey
Silversmith Appalachian Lassie, CGC o/ Margie Carosiello
Silversmith Oconee Bell, JH TKN BCAT NRD RD o/ Margie Carosiello
Sir Theodore Bonesevelt, CGC CGCA o/ Jennifer Currie & Tammi Byers
Southpaw Calamity Jane, JH NRD NAVHDA NA Prize I o/ Meredith Wadsworth &

Sarah Brubaker
Southpaw Contender, NRD o/ Meredith Wadsworth
Southpaw Idle Wild, SD NAVHDA NA Prize I o/Meredith Wadsworth
Southpaw Windancer Freedom, JH O/ Meredith Wadsworth
Southpaw’s Ottercreek Fielding Fab, CDX NSD NAVHDA NA Prize I o/

Meredith Wadsworth & Mitzi Tinaglia
Split Rock’s Going For The Wynn, BN RI TKN o/ Candi Anderson & Tammi Byers
CH Split Rock’s Sweet Surrender o/ Jack Sappenfield II
Starbuck Fern Hill Storm My Heart, CD BN RA RE JH TKN NSD CGC o/ Anne &

James Talbot
CT GCH VC Tayla N Firemark’s Stay With Me Titania, VCD1 CDX RA VST MH

JHR TKP FDC SDX RDX VX4 BROM CGCA CGCU ETD NAVHDA
UT Prize I o/ Gretchen Stephenson & Janet Boggs
GCH Tayla Street Corner Preacher v Hallmar, CDX PCD BN RN MH TKA SDX RDX
VX2 CGC NAVHDA NA Prize II o/ Linda Garrett & Janet Boggs
CH GCH Versa N’ Koping Frankly My Aim Is True o/ Ross & Rosmarie Adams &
Pat Kopec
Versa N Liadian’s Pearl Clutcher, TKN o/ Alanna Cavanaugh & Rosmarie Adams
Versa Prism Everlasting Gobstopper, JH NRD o/ Sean & Stacy Brady &
Rosmarie Adams
Versa’s Legend of the Pearl, CGC o/ Lynn & Michael Middleton & Rosmarie Adams
Weick N Wismar’s Oh Happy Days, RE TD SWN SCNE SINE SIA SEA CGCA
CGCU TKI CD-V o/ Julia Williamsen, Susan Wise, & Teresa
Weick-Treat

Congratulations to all of the TWC dogs and
owners on their new titles!

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT:
ELECTIONS 2022

In accordance with the WCA Bylaws the WCA Nominating Committee: Billie
Thompson, Chair, Bob Margolis, Linda Bailey, Suzanne Burns; Linda Caplan and
Jamie Sieveking alternate, is pleased to offer the following slate of candidates for
WCA office:

Vice President - Sarah Chvilicek, NV
Treasurer - Robbe McAlexander, CA
Board of Directors:
Wayne Cowles, CO
Jill Paige, PA
Frank Sommer, MT

Additional nominations of eligible members may be made by written petition,
addressed to the Secretary, and received at her regular address, on or before August 15,
2022, signed by ten (10) members, and accompanied by the written acceptance of each
additional nominee, signifying his/her willingness to be a candidate.

If no valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary on or before August
15th, the Nominating Committee’s slate shall be declared elected at the time of the
December 2nd Board of Directors meeting and no balloting will be required. However,
if one or more valid additional nominations are received by the Secretary, on or before
August 15th, then, prior to October 1st, a ballot listing all the nominees will be mailed
to each member in good standing.

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How Massage Can Help Your Dog

by: By Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM | akc.org

What you may consider an indulgent spa interest. Use flat palms to press against
service can benefit your pet’s mental and the skin lightly. Move your hands slowly
physical health. Massage may reduce using long, sweeping motions. While
stress and anxiety, increase circulation, massaging, take note of any swelling,
decrease pain, and strengthen the bond increased sensitivity, and pain. Stop if it
between you and your dog. Also, it can seems to hurt your dog.
help to identify new growths at an early Step 2: Using the technique described
stage. The best part? You don’t even have above, start from the head and neck, and
to leave the couch. work down the body, gently increasing
Reasons to Massage Your Dog pressure if your dog seems to be enjoying
Anxiety: Like a
Thundershirt or other it. Do not press straight
swaddling tool, the down on bones or
hands-on contact of joints. Avoid areas
massage may be useful where your dog doesn’t
in reducing stress like to be touched.
during a thunderstorm, Step 3: A gentle
fireworks show, or any massage at the base of
situation that makes the skull and the base
your pet nervous and of the tail can stimulate
restless. relaxation. Remember
Arthritis: The act of to make the experience
gentle rubbing and enjoyable for him—
kneading can increase stop if your dog recoils,
circulation to sore cries out, or seems to
muscles and joints. The gentle pressure of be in pain.
your hands causes tissues to contract and Other Integrative Treatments
increases local blood flow. Take caution Other integrative treatments for dogs to
not to press too hard, and stop if your pet help alleviate soreness, pain, and effects
flinches, moves away, nips, or growls. of arthritis include:

Pre-Activity: Just like human athletes, Acupuncture
dogs, can benefit from a pre-workout Swimming
warm-up. A gentle massage stimulates Cold-laser therapy
circulation; increases blood supply to Weight loss
joints, muscles, and nerves; and can even Gentle exercise
help prevent injury and post-workout Your veterinarian can help determine if
soreness. any of these are right for your dog.
Post-Activity: Age, overexertion, too
much inactivity, and previous injuries can
all lead to postexercise stiffness and pain.
Massage can help alleviate some of this
discomfort.

How to Massage Your Dog

Step 1: Pick a quiet part of the house for
the massage to help your dog feel calm.
Do not try to massage if your pet is overly
fearful. First, softly stroke the area of

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Breeders: Julie Aune and Susan Thomas
Owners: Jan Hare, Mark Miller, Julie Aune

Pizza has always been a "quick-starter". She earned 7 points at 6 months of age in only one
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She was awarded a Dual Futurity award at the 2021 WCA National Specialty banquet having
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How to Keep Your Dog Cool in Extreme
Heat Without Air Conditioning

by: By Jan Reisen | akc.org

The summer heat can be stifling for both You don’t want to put anything ice-cold
dogs and humans! And when we lose power, onto a dog, because that shrinks the
it is not only stressful on our own bodies but blood vessels and actually generates
on our dogs’ as well. There are a few steps more internal heat.
you can take to keep both you and your dog • Cooling vest, which deflects the heat
cool in extreme heat. and cools the dog through evaporation.
• Cooling crate pad or a cold, wet towel
Most Dogs Aren’t Built for Heat that you can spread out for your dog to
Most breeds are built to conserve rather than lie on. You can also have him stand on a
dissipate heat. They don’t have sweat glands, damp towel to help the footpads release
and most of their body is wrapped in fur heat.
with little or no exposed skin; they lose heat • Rubbing alcohol which you can dab
through the pads of their feet and through behind your dog’s ears, on his stomach,
their mouths by panting. Some breeds need or on his paws. Rubbing alcohol cools
special consideration For example, white faster than water and can draw out heat.
or fine-coated breeds, like Bull Terriers and • Spray bottle filled with cool water.
Greyhounds are especially vulnerable to Spray his underside that’s not exposed
sunburn, while the black coat of dogs like to the hot sun (such as the groin area,
the Schipperke absorbs heat, adding to the where the hair is less dense), the
danger of overheating and heat stroke. bottoms of his feet, and inside his
Keep Water Available mouth.
• Rectal thermometer with lubricant.
• Let your dog drink as much water as Your dog’s temperature shouldn’t rise
possible above 102.5, which is the high end of
normal.
• If you have a working freezer, make • Unflavored pediatric electrolyte
cold treats, like frozen chew toys or solution for the dog to drink if he gets
dog-safe ice pops dehydrated.

How to Help a Dog Cool Down The Signs of Heatstroke
Along with plenty of cool water, the most In spite of your best efforts, your dog could
important thing to do to keep a dog cool is develop heatstroke. Here are the symptoms:
to stay indoors or in the shade. If your air
conditioning turns off an extra-hot day, go to • Unusual breathing (rapid and loud).
the coolest area of the house you can, such • High rectal temperature (103 or higher).
as the basement. If possible, stay at a friend’s • Extreme thirst.
house until your air conditioning is restored. • Weakness and/or fatigue.
There are other ways you can relieve your • Frequent vomiting.
dog from the heat by having dog cooling • Disorientation.
supplies on hand in advance: • Dark or bright red tongue and gums.
• Skin around the muzzle or neck doesn’t
• Battery-operated fan.
• Cool cloths, which are made of snap back when pinched (dehydration).
• Difficulty breathing.
chamois material, like those used to dry • Thick saliva.
cars at a car wash. Put a moist chamois • Rapid heartbeat
on your dog’s back without getting him • Heavy drooling
too wet, take it off, and present him to • Agitation
the judge, who probably will only feel
a tiny bit of dampness when going over ~continued on bottom of page 65~
the dog. If you keep your cool cloth in a
cooler, don’t put it directly into the ice.

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Separation Anxiety in Pets:
Your Questions Answered

University Of Illinois Veterinary Medicine/Pet Health
Columns/By Crystal Munguia

Change is hard; be patient.

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

Dr. Loukia Agapis teaches shelter no medical reason; and exuberant greeting
medicine and serves as coordinator of when their owner returns.
international programs at the University
of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. While the criteria for cat diagnosis has not
She recently answered questions new pet been clearly defined, some behaviors seen
owners might have about separation anxiety, in cats with separation anxiety include:
now that their pet is more frequently left inappropriate urination or defecation
alone. (often on personal items like clothing or
the bed); excessive vocalization, such as
In a nutshell, she advises pet owners to loud, persistent meowing; eating too fast or
make leaving fun, provide an enriched not at all; vomiting; excessive grooming;
environment, keep reunions low-key, train destructiveness, such as shredding curtains
pets to be more independent, and seek or furniture with claws or knocking over
therapeutic medication if needed. Her objects; and exuberant greeting when their
biggest recommendation for transitioning owner returns.
to an everyday work and school routine: Be
patient.

What behaviors indicate a diagnosis of Why do pets get anxious when we leave?
separation anxiety?
“Separation anxiety is particularly
According to Dr. Agapis, signs of common among animals that have been
separation anxiety differ between cats and rehomed multiple times,” notes Dr. Agapis.
dogs. The behaviors seen in dogs include: “However, it can develop in any pet, no
following their owner; pre-departure matter their background. One study reported
anxiety; vocalization; destructive behavior, that 80 percent of dogs have elevated stress
such as chewing and biting; inappropriate hormones when left alone. Any disruption
elimination; pacing; frantic attempts in routine may trigger anxiety in your pet;
to escape; self-destructive behavior; examples include the loss of a companion, a
salivation; vomiting; lack of appetite for geographical move, a change in the owner’s
schedule, or even a hospitalization.”

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How do I know that my pet’s problem is says, “There are steps we can take. The
due to separation anxiety? prognosis for resolution is good if onset is
recent and owners are willing to work with
Dr. Agapis stresses the importance of their pet.”
distinguishing between separation anxiety
and other behavioral problems. Many other Should I leave my pet in a crate or kennel
conditions, such as barrier frustration, while I am gone?
storm phobias, lack of mental stimulation,
destructive behaviors when a puppy is “Just like we don’t want to be confined to a
teething (around 6 to 8 months of age), closet or bathroom for several hours, neither
exploratory behavior, and underlying do our pets,” Dr. Agapis says. “We may
medical problems, could be the cause of the allow them to be in a restricted area. Choose
behavior. an easily cleaned room, such as a kitchen.

“For example, your I recommend
kitty may not be leaving the pet’s
using the litter box crate open, with a
all the time due to a soft bed and a toy
bladder problem— inside, to provide a
or because the comfortable resting
litter box is not place during the
clean,” she says. day.”
To rule out medical
causes, owners Is it possible to
should consult their prevent damage to
veterinarian about my home without
the pet’s symptoms. kenneling my pet?

Many dogs with “Yes! It helps if pet
separation anxiety also have noise or owners create an
thunderstorm phobia, which may complicate enrichment-filled environment that appeals
the diagnosis and treatment. According to to the five senses,” advises Dr. Agapis.
Dr. Agapis, separation anxiety is a distress “For example, consider putting on video
behavior that happens every time the dog or audio streaming designed to relax and
is alone; the dog will not display these entertain dogs. Give your pet a great view
behaviors in the owner’s presence. Noise of the outdoors so they can watch birds and
and storm phobias, on the other hand, arise squirrels going by. Get a variety of food-
in response to those triggers. dispensing toys, taste-enhanced toys, and
puzzle toys and give the pet access to the
If I adopted an older pet, are they less toy only when you are out. The toy should
prone to separation anxiety? be picked up immediately upon your return.
Rotate which toy you offer to keep the pet’s
“In dogs, the onset of separation anxiety interest up. You can also add novel scents,
most commonly appears before 2 years of such as vanilla or other animal scents to the
age. Occurrence is less frequent as dogs get toys. Lastly, feed your pet their morning
older,” says Dr. Agapis, “until they reach meal right as you are leaving.”
their senior years, when age-related changes
may make them feel more vulnerable.” What should be done before departures?

Don’t despair if your adoptee shows signs “At one time, owners were advised to
of separation anxiety, however! Dr. Agapis desensitize their pet to cues that the owner
was about to leave, either by not following

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the same patterns before leaving or by During extended absences, cats may benefit
avoiding the pet when departing,” says Dr. from a professional pet sitter stopping by
Agapis. “Often, however, pets quickly learn twice daily for play sessions or even for
our new departure cues.” overnight stays.”

Dr. Agapis has little confidence in the My pet was fine when I left for work, but
strategy of gradually increasing the length when I came back, she did not want to be
of time the owner is away. “This is very away from me. Should I discourage this
time-consuming and, once again, the behavior?
intervention often fails,” she says.
“What pet owners do when they are home
“To me the best advice is to provide is key. That is the time we can teach our
exercise to your pet in the morning and pets to be more independent,” advises Dr.
withhold breakfast
until you depart. Pet Agapis “You do not
owners should also want to feed into
act happy as they your pet’s problem.
are leaving. Do not Ignore demanding,
communicate your attention-seeking
sadness or worry to behavior and reward
your pet.” calm, independent
behavior. Provide
How do I behave plenty of exercise
towards my pet if and off-leash
I come home to a time for dogs. An
mess? additional step is to
get your pet off your
According to Dr. bed at night and,
Agapis, owners instead, have them
should never punish their pet for bad sleep in a bed next to
behavior that occurred while the owner was yours.”
away.
When should I consider drug therapy for
dogs? Cats?

My pet is okay with me running to the store “Separation anxiety is a reason people
for 30 minutes. Does that mean my pet will relinquish dogs to an animal shelter.
not have separation anxiety when I leave I would encourage owners who have
the house for 8 hours? exhausted other approaches to speak with
a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist
“Most dogs with separation anxiety display about possible medications for your pet
those behaviors within minutes of being left to aid your efforts to relieve this common
alone,” says Dr. Agapis. “However, doggy problem. Medication may only be needed
day care, boarding at veterinary clinic, or for a temporary period to get over a hump.”
accompanying the owner to work should
be considered as an alternative to routinely Are there alternatives to drug therapy?
leaving a dog home alone for an extended
time. In Sweden, it is actually illegal to “Synthetic pheromones may help.
leave your dog home alone for over 6 hours. Acupuncture may be a useful alternative
as well, but more research is needed in this
“Cats demonstrate separation anxiety area,” says Dr. Agapis.
primarily when their owners are away for
a few days, not during the typical workday.

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NOHS

National Owner Handler Series Stats Through May 21, 2022
1. GCHG CH CAMELOT'S ZEBULON HERNE, CD BN SH SD NRD VX -- G. Leitkowski, CT (d)
2. GCHS CH MOONSTONE THE KING'S ROCK 'N' ROLL MAGIC - L. McCracken/B. Cook, FL (d) OHS
3. GCH CH CHEYENNE'S SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY, RN JH SWN SIA SHDN NSD NRD V -
315
K. Kalkwarf/C.Trujillo, WA (b) 310
4. GCHB CH STARWOOD'S CHLOE VON ECHO HOLLOW - A. LaCoste/M. LaCoste/G. Young, 295

MD (b) 170
5. GCH CH BREICA'S BORN TO FLY, JH FDC - P. Chavez Hutson/B. Barnette, CA (b)
6. CH SILVEREIRE'S INSPIRATION TO GRAYSTAR'S EPIC SEQUEL - C. Green/M. O. Duffy, AZ (b) 135
6. CH STARHAVEN'S MEADOW BEAUTY - A. Hartman, FL (b) 130
130
TOP8. GCHCHBROOKSIDEWALKNTHSTRAIGHTNNARROWTDSHOAOAJNFBCATACT2 120

CGC TKA - J. Hacker/B. Hacker, PA (d)

9. CH 'EKAHI'S WHO KNEW - B. Shepard/D. Oliveira, MO (d) 100

9. GCH CH PHANTASM'S THE HOUSE BUNNY - M. Woods, MO (b) 100

NOHS (National Owner Handler Series) System - Points are accumulated from Sept 22, 2021 thru Sept 21, 2022.Junior Stats
The Purpose: To recognize and showcase the quality dogs being exhibited by owner/handlers and to provide a venuethrough April 2022
for the owner/handlers to compete against their peers. The determination of the awards in the AKC National Owner-
Handled Series is based solely on the quality of the entry. The owner/handler’s handling ability is not of consideration.Junior Showmanship
Note: AKC National Owner-Handled Series points do not contribute to championship points.
Alexandra Lorenti
34
Madison Gardea 21
13
Braden Greer 2

10GraceParker Conformation

Grace Parker 22

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AGILITY - MACH

AGILITY ONLINE STATS - TRIALS THROUGH May 12, 2022
1. MACH2 REGEN'S LUCK OF THE OAKENSHIELD, RN JH MXB2 MJC MFS TQX
T2B2 DM DS CGC TKN NSD NRD V - S. Cook, KY (d) Total Dbl Q

2. CH MACH TRAX SEAHABILITATION, CDX BN RE JH MXS MJS NAP NJP MFB 1,156 14
NFP T2B2 DM DSA AS CGC TKA NSD NRD VX2 - J. Valentovich, FL (b)
834 15
3. REGEN'S ISLEVUE DRACARYS, MX MXB MXJ MJB MXF DS DN TKN - S. Cook,
KY (d) 810 5
787 13
4. AGCH MACH9 PM'S GRAYQUEST WILD BLUE YONDER, CD RN JH MXG3 PDS
MJG3 PJS MFG TQX T2B5 TKA V - L. Barbee & D. Miller, CA (b) 778 6

5. MACH2 REGEN’S PLAYMAKER OF ROHAN, BN RI MGC MJB3 MFS T2B3 DM 700 14
DS CGC TKN - S. Cook - KY (d)
649 7
6. MACH3 REGEN'S HE'S ON THE DANCE FLOOR UD RN MXC PAD MJC PJD
MFB TQX T2B3 ACT1 - S. & B. Basson, CT (d) 594 7

TOP7. CHTRAXATOMICNUMBERFORTYSEVEN,MXMXBMXJMJBSWNSCESIE
SEE SHDN TKN - L. Barbee, CA (b)

8. MACH REGEN'S SILVER SPRINGS, CD RN SH MXS MJS MXF T2B BCAT SD RD

VX - B. Bahcall, IL (b) 441 7

9. MACH REGEN'S LUCKY I AM TO CARRY THE TORCH MXS MJS OF CGC TKI -

S. Zaleski, OH (d) 442 5

10. MACH TRAX'S CLIMBING TO THE TOP RN MXS MJS XF - S. Langston, (d)

AGILITY - PACHAGILITY ONLINE STATS - TRIALS THROUGH May 12, 20221. CH ROCKVILLE'S SF SILVER SLUGGER BN MX MXJ XF - L. & B. Thompson,
NM (d)
Total Dbl Q
2. PACH LOTTE LIZ, MX MXJ MXP6 MXPS MJP5 MJPS PAX2 MXF MFP CGC - L. 157 2
Belcher, (b) 116 5
106 0
3. CH MACH MERIWOOD'S SEA N STARZ SILVERSMITH, VCD2 UD SH MXB MJB 92 3
CGC VX3 - C. Westbrook, NH (d) 47 3
17 0
4. CH GRAYHART LIGHTFOOT RIVER OF LIGHT, RN TD MXP MJP NFP CA DS DN 11 0
CGC TKN NSD NRD VX - D. & J. Moody, NC (b)
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5. PACH HWR'S COWPOKE KICKIN' UP DUST, RN JH MXP5 MXPS MJP7 MJPS
PAX CGC TKI NRD V - S. Kidd, OK (b)

6. MACH REGEN'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED, JH MXS MJS XF T2B3 CGC SD
NRD V - E. & G. Burdick, PA (b)

107. MAGGIEMAY-HEMOFJEWELSMXMXJOFTKA-J.Eing,(b)