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Pam Oxenberg handles demo dogs CH
Toasty’s Treasure Island, “Treasure,” (left) and her sire,
Multiple BIS, BISS CH Happy Hour Highmark Toasty, SDHF, “Rotten,”
while Breeder/Judge Jeff Pepper uses blue painter’s tape to outline
and explain structure. Photos courtesy of Ellen Bloome.
Thanks
For The Jeffery Pepper Seminar
From
Hermine Scolnik, President of Everglades Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc.:
“I
want to thank you, Pam (Oxenberg),
for getting Jeff Pepper and this wonderful seminar organized. And
Pat (Andrews), thanks for
convincing me it wasn't just for breeders and conformation people.
I
was really hanging on his every word and I learned so much.
When I spoke to him, I told him that I was involved in rescue and
originally didn't think this was for me, but now I thought differently.
He said when you have a passion for the breed, you just can't learn
enough. And that is how I now feel. Although I will never be
a breeder and will probably never show a dog in conformation, I'll never
look at a dog in a show the same way after today. Now I know what
I am looking at -- not just a pretty dog -- but what the dog is supposed
to look like. Thanks again
to both of you.”
From Sally Anne Rowland,
Owner/Breeder/Handler & Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
Newsletter Editor:
“The seminar was great and I thank both you (Pam Oxenberg) and Everglades GRC for taking the time to bring in
such a well respected breeder and judge of our breed to this area. I
learned a lot of new things and reconfirmed others in my mind as to my
goals and direction in the breed we all care for and respect. Thanks again and see
you soon.”
From
Patti Rogers, Past Hospitality Chair, EGRC Specialty:
“(This)
was a great seminar. . .besides the education I got, Jeff Pepper
is a very entertaining speaker. Glad
you (Pat Andrews) and Pam
planned it. Too bad we
didn’t have more turnout from our Club. . .It was their loss.
Thanks for encouraging me to come.”
From Susan Fulenwider,
Owner/Breeder/Handler, & Mid-FloridaGRC Vice President & Past
President, current President of Orange Blossom Owner Handlers
Association of Florida:
“Nice Seminar. . . I really enjoyed
it and learned a lot!!”
By
EGRR President Hermine Scolnik
Little Bear,
our 9 year old boy with malignant melanoma, is a TV celebrity!
Last month I reported that he was the perfect candidate for the
new vaccine to treat this horrible disease, but that the cost of the
vaccine might prevent him from receiving this treatment. Stacey, who is in charge of publicity and grant writing,
convinced News 12 to broadcast his story.
Little Bear, his
foster parents, and I appeared on both News 12 and the local Fox News to
tell his story. Donations
started pouring in! In
addition, Dr. Correa, his oncologist, gave us a “rescue discount”,
so we have enough money to pay for all of his treatment as well as the
booster shots he will need in the future.
Any money left over will be placed in a special fund to be used
only by Little Bear or any other Golden coming to us with treatable
cancer. To date Little Bear has had his first two shots and is on the way to being
disease free. He is now
away on vacation with his foster-to-adopt parents, who will finalize his
adoption once his initial four treatments are completed.
Unfortunately, we do not have such good news about our
puppies. Amber/Casey, Jorja/Shasta,
and Marlee have all been
diagnosed with Juvenile Renal Dysplasia (JRD), and are not expected to
reach their first birthdays. All
the testing has been completed; Lymes disease and leptospirosis have
been eliminated as possible causes of the problem.
Fortunately, Flappy/Brandy
and Sandy/Thud, the
parents of the litter, are completely healthy.
Dr. Butzer believes that this was a genetic problem, probably
sex-linked, as the three boys do not have any signs of this disease
either. Our hearts are breaking for these poor little girls and their
wonderful families
Since my last report Gracie,
Maggie, Morgan, Ginger, Max and Jerry/Joey
have been happily adopted. Buddy
is just waiting for his “forever” family to come back from
vacation, to sign the papers and take him home. Pampero
and Cuervo are in
foster-to-adopt homes, and will probably be adopted by the time you read
this. Our dogs waiting for
their “forever” homes run the gamut of ages from 9 months to 9
years, with everything in between.
Murdock, Pudder, Dolphin/Dalton, and Becky are fortunate enough to be in loving foster homes, while Pebbles,
Sasha, Logan, and Simba are being boarded at vets’ offices.
Teddy and Sammy
are also at different vets because they are recovering from whatever it
is they caught at the Shelter. Teddy has suspected canine flu, and is the first resident of Dr.
Butzer’s new isolation ward. Sadly,
Captain, an old boy who was
living at the Last Chance Ranch, was helped on his journey to the
Bridge, when walking and breathing became just too difficult for him.
Allan Babcock Dog and Cat Rescue
put us in touch with a new vet in Broward County, who has been able to
help us with the shelter dogs. Dr.
Darko has treated and boarded two of our dogs.
He also recommended another vet in his area, who has agreed to
care for a shelter dog too. Because
of their help, and Dr. Butzer’s “isolation ward”, we were able to
pull 5 dogs from the shelters, which otherwise would have been put to
sleep, and these Goldens received excellent care at this special unit.
However, one Golden, Dolphin/Dalton,
who did come to us with suspected Cushings Disease, turned out to
only have severe allergies and some other assorted other problems. He is
now on the road to recovery, due to the wonderful care he has received
from his new foster dad.
Adoption applications, had slowed down just prior to July 4th,
but have picked up again. Of
course so have the number of dogs coming to us.
I hope that the applicants will match up with the dogs, and we
will have some more happy adoptions to report next month.
EGRC Members & Their Pets Now Eligible For Free Discount
Prescription Drug Program
Broward County is offering free prescription drug discount
cards that can be used by any County resident, regardless of age,
income, or existing health coverage, at any participating retail
pharmacy. This program,
available through a sponsorship from the National Association of
Counties (NACO) is not only available to EGRC members, but is also
extended to their Golden Retrievers, and includes pet prescriptions!
Individuals who do not live in Broward County, but conduct business in
the County, such as by working in the area, may also pick up a discount
card.
There is no enrollment form, no membership fee and no
limitations on use. The
drug discount cards can be picked up at many of the Broward County
facilities, including the different parks’ offices, the libraries and
the downtown Government Center, to name just a few.
The average discount is 20%.
The cardholder pays either the discount, or the pharmacy’s
retail price, whichever is lower. It might be worth checking this out,
next time your vet writes a script for your Golden’s medication!
Remember, this applies to human medication that can be given to dogs and
cats—not strictly pet medication.
To learn more about the program, please visit the Broward
County Human Services at: http://www.broward.org/humanservices/naco_prescription.htm.
To find out if your local pharmacy is a participating
pharmacy, visit this link at https://naco.advancerx.com
and then click on the tab to the left that says “Locate A Pharmacy.”
You will be directed to a series of links to enter your zip code and
city and a list of participating pharmacies in a 5 mile radius of your
zip code will appear. A
search in the Weston area showed that Publix, CVS and Walgreens
participated, in addition to several independent pharmacies.
Broward
County call center's number for any general questions about the program
is (954) 831-4000. For more specific questions, EGRC members can call
CareMark, the company administering the discount program at
1-877-321-2652.
Make sure you identify yourself as a NACO card holder from Broward
County.
Thanks to
the great heads up by EGRC member Ellen Lindenfeld, a manager for one of
the Broward libraries, for bringing this program to our attention! Ellen
also says that Target and Walmart have discount pharmacy programs that
you might want to investigate.
Purina Parent Club
Partnership Program Update
As of 6/30/07 EGRC’s parent club, the Golden Retriever Club of
America (GRCA) has 2789 members declared for the Purina Parent Club
Partnership Program. From January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007, 556
members have submitted weight circles resulting in a total of
$8,244.57 accumulated for the 2007
Program.
This is an increase over the GRCA’s 2006 figures. The GRCA’s total
members declared has increased from 2408 to 2789, which is
significant. The GRCA’s members redeeming to date has increased from
543 to 556. The 2006 funds were $7,837.09 compared to 2007's $8244.57.
Don't forget to continue to send
in your weight circles to the GRCA if you feed your Goldens Purina!
More information about the Parent Club Partnership Program can be
found on the GRCA's website at www.grca.org.
GRCA WEBSITE UPDATED
The GRCA
has recently added several new links to its website.
Please take note of the following links and don't forget to
search the site when you are looking for information on specific GRCA
standards and programs.
1. Resumes
on the Candidates running for Office: http://www.grca.org/candidatesforum/2007resumes.html.
2.
Statement on Proper Coat and Grooming for Conformation: http://www.grca.org/judgesed/letter.html.
3. Several well written articles for those interested in getting started
with Field Work: http://www.grca.org/fec/articles.html.
4. New article about the
CCA (Certificate of Conformation Assessment) Program and answers to the
many questions about this fairly new designation: http://www.grca.org/cca/program.html.
5. Overall good site for
prospective new owners and lots of great information for the rest of us
too: http://www.grca.org/PEC/.
6. Calendar of
Events: http://www.grca.org/webcal/.
7. To sign up for the GRCA
Information Board and stay informed: http://www.grca.org/announcements/grcalist.htm.
8. Lists of GRCA Contacts:
http://www.grca.org/officers.htm.
GOLDEN
FIRSTS
It’s
been said that “you never forget your first” and the GRCA wants to
make sure that all of us never forget those Golden Retrievers who were
the trailblazers and left a mark on the breed by being the first to
achieve titles in conformation, obedience, field, and other endeavors.
Listed below is the link to the web site:
http://www.grca.org:80/firsts/cover.html.
It was compiled by the
GRCA Members Education Committee and the GRCA hopes
that not only will everyone have a chance to take a look, but will
find it informative and entertaining.
SAVE
THE DATE! APRIL 4-6, 2008 FOR CANINE HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
The Golden Retriever Foundation (GRF), a research, rescue
and educational funding organization which is affiliated with the GRCA,
is planning a comprehensive HEALTH
SYMPOSIUM, to be held in the Northern Colorado area on the weekend
of April 4-6, 2008.
The symposium will focus on improving the health and wellness of
purebred dogs through education and exchange of information. GRF is
sponsoring this event in celebration of its tenth anniversary, as a way
of acknowledging the contributions of its generous donors and also to
promote, support and encourage collaborative animal cancer and health
research.
The GRF Health symposium will bring together canine health
professionals, purebred dog fanciers and breeders along with dog lovers
of all interests (conformation, agility, field, herding, obedience,
tracking etc…). GRF is following the precedent set in previous
successful symposiums held in 2004 and 2005 in Northern Colorado which
brought these groups together in a collaborative, educational and
supportive atmosphere.
The symposium will have classes, sessions and lectures
focusing on canine health and medicine, husbandry, breeding practices,
nutrition and exercise, including traditional and alternative
disciplines that support the well being and performance of purebred
dogs.
Dog fanciers, clubs and organizations are also invited to
participate in planning and attending this event. Past sponsors of the
health symposium have included Buckhorn Valley KC, (BVKC) Mile- Hi
Golden Retriever Club, Roaring Fork KC and Colorado Kennel Club. The GRF
wishes to acknowledge BVKC as our Friday evening welcome-party hosts at
this event! Come join the fun!
For more information, please contact: Sheryl Cammarata, GRF
Symposium Chairman, Endea-@nunntelwb.com,
970-203-9622, Golden Retriever Foundation, www.goldenretrieverfoundation.org.
Letter to Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner
From the Editor: The following letter was sent to
Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner, by Ronald Menaker, Chairman of the
Board of the AKC and Dennis P. Sprung, AKC President and Chief Executive
Officer, regarding the recent indictment of Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Michael Vick for alleged involvement in dog fighting operations.
“To
Our Constituency:
Dennis
Sprung and I have sent the following letter to the NFL Commissioner and
therefore we certainly think that direct communication to the
Commissioner is appropriate.
Ron Menaker
July
20, 2007
Roger
Goodell
Commissioner,
National Football League
280
Park Avenue
New
York, NY 10017
Dear
Commissioner Goodell:
As
the Board Chairman and President & CEO of a 123-year-old
sport-governing body, we are very much aware of the conflicting
pressures you face in the matter of the Michael Vick indictment.
Michael Vick is not only a nationally known superstar, but he is
also the face of the National Football League’s Atlanta franchise.
The Atlanta Falcons will not take any unilateral action on the matter
because of the negative impact both in their financial liability and
their on-field performance. The buck thus stops with you as NFL
Commissioner.
It
is easy to take the position that you will just let the legal process
play out, and that he is innocent until proven guilty, which is what the
NFL and the Falcons, as well as the players association, have done to
date. However, the nature of the crimes described in detail in the
indictment in this case are so heinous and repulsive that they should be
strongly condemned by any civilized person. This activity is
anathema to everything the American Kennel Club stands for, and the
millions of AKC registrants and competitors, many of whom have been NFL
fans, unilaterally condemn it and those who perpetrated it.
It
is common for state laws to recommend the immediate suspension of a
teacher when charged with certain crimes. To acknowledge the
severity of Mr. Vick’s charges, we urge his immediate suspension.”
Respectfully,
Ronald
H. Menaker
Dennis B. Sprung
Chairman
of the Board
President and Chief Executive Officer
AKC’s Position On Dog Fighting
In
response to the federal Indictment of Atlanta Falcons Quarterback
Michael Vick and three other men alleging that they have sponsored dog
fighting, the AKC has issued the following statement:
“The American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which
maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and
oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC
supports state laws making any form of participation in organized dog
fights a felony. The AKC unequivocally opposes the 'sport' of dog
fighting and the breeding and/or training of dogs for fighting. The AKC
opposes the training of dogs for uncontrolled aggressive behavior toward
other dogs and people.
Dog
fighting is barbaric. We hope that both federal and NFL authorities will
take these charges very seriously," said AKC Chairman Ron Menaker.
"The AKC supports legislation to criminalize dog fighting,
including traveling across interstate lines to aid in unlawful
activities relating to dog fighting, and any other form of animal
cruelty. On behalf of our 5,000 affiliated clubs made up of dog lovers,
we will be monitoring this case very closely as it proceeds through the
judicial system."
Editor’s
Epilogue: Mr. Vick has been barred from training camp while the NFL
conducts its own investigation related to federal charges that concern
dog fighting, according to several press reports.
Mr. Vick has had an impressive record in the NFL since being
chosen by the Falcons as the number one overall draft pick in 2001.
Last year, he became the first quarterback to rush for 1,000
yards in a single season. He
could face a four-game suspension, or even higher penalties under the
NFL’s new player conduct policy, depending on the decision of his
employer. More seriously,
if convicted, he may be looking at a prison sentence that could be as
long as 6 years. He has pled not guilty. His contract with shoe
manufacturer Nike has been suspended without pay while the investigation
continues.
August Brags
Just
because some of us are preparing for the National in Seattle next month
doesn’t mean we’ve slowed down.
Just take a look at these brags!
Breed
EGRC
applauds another new AKC Champion!
Mariner Doubleshot,
“Cuervo,” took WD in
June, and owner Susan King reported that he needed only TWO
points to finish! “Cuervo”
didn’t waste much time, finishing on July 1, 2007 in New York by going
WD/BOW to become a new CH!!!
If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere! Just take a look!
CH
Mariner Doubleshot, “Cuervo”
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“Cuervo”
becomes a new CH by
going WD/BOW under
Judge Betsy Humer!!! “Cuervo”
was beautifully handled by Mark Desrosiers to his final points,
his majors & several singles.
“Cuervo” is
owned & loved by Susan King.
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No
sooner did “Mr. Cuervo”
head home to join his proud owner than his roommate started to make some
serious moves towards completing his CH.
Goldruls
This Buds For U, TD, “Junior,” took WD
for a 4 Point Major on July
20, 2007 at the Reliant Park shows in Houston!!! “Junior” was shown by Texas Handler Brianna Bischoff
to this major, his first, under Judge Carl Liepman.
He now has 9 points, including this major. He also went Major
RWD the next day and made the
cut on Sunday, July 22, 2007. Now
that “Junior” has made
his mark in Texas, he is heading towards the Southeast, with handlers Rindi
Gaudet and Correy Krickeberg in South
Carolina.
He
is owned and loved by Susan and his breeder, Margie Sarkin.
Margie
and the Girls of Goldruls also had a great time out in Texas at the
Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club Specialty and all-breed shows.
They were taking names and numbers and kickin’ butt!
CH Goldruls Key To Par A
Dice TD, JH, VC, CCA, “Largo,” took Best
Opposite Sex at the Specialty
from the Hunting Retriever Bitch
Class, under noted Breeder/Judge Col. Jon Chase!!! She was shown by
Brianna Bischoff. Daughter Goldruls Kari O Key, “Lyric,” went Best Opposite Sex In Specialty Sweepstakes from the 12-18
Month Class, owner/breeder/handled by Margie!!! What a very special
day for this mother-daughter pair!
“Lyric” was
on a tear that weekend, winning
the 12-18 Class not only at the Specialty but also at the 3
all-breed shows!!!
In
another part of the country, CH
Gemini’s Chants To Xcel, BISS, SDHF-pt’d, “True,” had a
great time at the Mississippi shows, going BOB
twice, with a Group 1 finish
one day and a Group 4 finish
the other!!! Judge Paula Hartinger gave “True”
the Group and Judge Marilyn Spacht put him in the ribbons for the 4th
Place finish. “True” was expertly shown by Handler Lindsay McDowell.
“True’s” proud
co-owner, Kathy Cudak, says that he now has 13.5 Show Dog Hall of Fame points, which means he’s more than
half-way there! “Grandma” Cindi Metcalf, “True’s”
co-owner and breeder, drove all the way from Florida to Mississippi to
make sure that he was looking his best and groomed him to perfection!
The win photo that Kathy sent proves it!
CH Gemini’s Chants To Xcel, BISS,
SDHF—pt’d, “True”
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“True”
took Mississippi by storm, winning the Group once & earning a Group
4!!! Pictured with “True”
& his Group 1 win
is Judge Paula Hartinger & Handler Lindsay McDowell. An unidentified youngster is holding the Group 1 trophy, a floor fan.
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Fallchase had their two new Champions, CH
Fallchase Miles Marker, BOSS, “Miles,” "and
CH Fallchase
Fancy Pants, BISS, "Fancy," entered in Best Of
Breed at the West Palm Shows with Breeder/Owner/Handler Barbara
Tucker on "Miles,"
and Sally Anne Rowland on "Fancy." Sally
Anne did a great job of handling "Miss Fancy Pants" to Best of Opposite Sex on Sunday, July 22, 2007 over one other bitch
Special and a nice entry of class bitches!!! Barbara wants to say
“Thank You” Sally Anne for the beautiful presentation of her
"Special" girl.
EagleRidge
Goldens continue to soar. In
Sarasota on July 7, 2007, EagleRidge's
Mamma Cassie, “Cassie,” took Reserve
Winners Bitch. CH
EagleRidge's Pot At The End Of The Rainbow, BISS, Yukon,” took Best Of Breed and then went on to a Group 1!!! On Sunday July 8, 2007, “Cassie” took Winners
Bitch! Her son, EagleRidge's
Gold Dust, “Dusty,” took Reserve
Winners Dog from the 6-9
Puppy Class. The next week, in West Palm Beach on July 14,
2007, “Cassie” took Winners
Bitch a second time! On Sunday, July 15, “Yukon” took Best Of
Breed and again went on to a Group
1, his SECOND!!!
Owner/breeder/handler Dennis Williams reports he is so thrilled with his
boys' accomplishments—and “Cassie’s”
too! Here is the win photo of Dennis and “Yukon”
when he finished his CH by
taking WD/BOW and BOB!
CH
EagleRidge’s Pot At The End Of The Rainbow, BISS, “Yukon,”
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“Yukon’s”
1st BOB
(from the classes to finish his CH
no less!) signaled good things for his Specials career, as he now
has TWO Group 1’s to
his credit!!! “Yukon”
is always owner/breeder/handled by Dennis Williams; here “Yukon”
went WD/BOW/BOB under Judge Jacqueline Mischou back in May at the
Boca Raton shows.
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KaraGold has its usual slew of brags
to report. KaraGold's A-Phair Of The Heart, BOSS, “Taylor,” quickly
finished her CH in Kentucky!!! She was handled by Rindi Gaudet.
Karen Brady, “Taylor’s”
proud owner and breeder, reports that Rindi and “Taylor”
made an incredible team! “Taylor’s”
other breeders are Sean Brady and the late Karen Lindstrom.
Splendid
Loonsong Wooden Shoes, “Tulip,”
also finished her CH in
style, all owner/handled by Judy Maccauley!!! She is the 2nd to finish
from that litter which was bred by Julie Speer and co-bred by Karen, out
of AM-CAN CH Signature’s Natural Wonder, OS, SDHF, TT, “Woodie,”
and CH KaraGold’s Splendid Air
Tyme, CGC, “Sissy,”
(a frozen “Woodie”
breeding.) “Tulip” and
the first to finish, CH Splendid
Wedgewood, “Wedge,” are sisters to Karen’s latest boy
wonder Splendid KaraGold's
Split'n The Wood, “Louie,” who is just starting his show career
with Rindi. Karen is so thrilled to have three of her Goldens finish in
the same month-- “Taylor,”
“Tulip” and CH Karagold’s
Play Ball!, “Babe,” who
sneaked in under the wire and appeared in last month’s newsletter!
Toasty’s Mandalay Bay, “Jack,” showed
that you don’t have to be in Vegas to keep a winning streak going.
"Jack" continued to "roll his dice" and brought home WD
for another two points in West Palm Beach on Sunday, July 15, 2007!!!
“Jack” has 9
points with one major towards his CH.
“Jack” is owned
by his breeder, Pam Oxenberg.
“Jack’s” other proud
breeder is Pam’s husband, Jerry.
Ajan's Easy To Love, “Treasure,”
also put together a great winning streak in West Palm Beach, taking First
Place in the Am-Bred Class both
days!!! “Treasure” was
expertly shown by Sally Anne Rowland and beautifully groomed by Terrie
Pennington. “Treasure’s”
proud co-owner Kristi Sachtleben wants to thank them both.
“Treasure” is also
co-owned by her breeder, Mimi Mendia.
Toasty’s Alligator Alley, RN, CGC,
“Alli,” enjoyed beating up
on the boys in Veterans on Saturday, July 14, 2007 up in West Palm
Beach. “Alli,” with her BFF (Best Friend Forever), Handler Gretchen Brown, took BOB
Veteran at the Jupiter-Tequesta show and later went on to a Veteran
Group 3 in the Veterans
Spectacular!!! “Alli”
especially enjoys getting the better of her older cousin, Toasty’s North Lake Jake, RN, CGC, “Jake,” who had won the Veterans
Dog Class with his good buddy, Handler Greg Stevens.
That win set the stage for “Jake”
to compete against “Alli,”
something they do every day at home!
“Jake” and “Alli” are owned and loved by David and Linda Rappaport.
Obedience
UUD
KaraGold's MVP UD NAJ RE, CGC, “Brett,” has earned his UDX!!!
“Brett” just
continues to rack up some extra GRCA
OD points for UUD
UACHX OTCH KaraGold's Head Over Heels, UDX3 OA
OAJ, OD, CGC, TDI, TT
“Nike,”
who just recently became an Outstanding
Dam. “Brett”
is handled and co-owned by “Nike's”
owners, Don and Mike Williquette. Don
is also “Brett’s”
co-breeder. “Brett’s”
other proud owner is his breeder, Karen Brady.
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