July 2007

Volume 3, ISSUE 30 EsTABLISHED 1972

Pat’s Paws

WELL!!!!  When I Wished Everyone Good Luck last month who knew that we would have so many new Champions to brag about this month!!!!

First, I would like to say that our “sister club,” Mid-Florida, had a wonderful specialty.  I know that they are already planning next year’s specialty.  If you’re like me, you can hardly wait!

This past weekend in Orlando, for the 4 day cluster, starting with Mid-Florida’s Specialty, I have been a part of something that many of us have not witnessed in a long time.  That something was “SPORTSMANSHIP!” What a great feeling it was when we all started cheering for the various dogs and handlers as they won—or even if they didn’t.  We were still proud of them.  There were so many wins, but one win which will be a very memorable win for one of our prior EGRC Presidents’ is Margie Sarkin, whose bitch won Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex on Friday, June 22, 2007!  Yes, “Largo,” “DRUM ROLL PLEASE,” is now known as “CH Goldruls Key To Par A Dice TD, JH, VC, CCA!!! “Largo” was handled by one of our Club members, Caroline Roetzer, to finish her Championship.  We all were hooting and hollering and crying tears of joy, when Caroline and “Largo” were making the final go around with the judge, then with him pointing to Caroline and “Largo,” which was his statement that they were awarded Winners Bitch.  This is Margie’s first Champion and first home-bred Champion and the beginning of many more.   

Not to slight anyone who has any other brags to report, but EGRC now is sporting 5—YES--that is FIVE new champions in the Club.  Now I hope I do not leave anyone out.  In addition to Margie’s “Largo,” there was Dennis Williams who finished his bitch, “CH EagleRidge's Rude Awakening, “Pounce,”  Barbara Tucker who finished her bitch, “CH Fallchase Fancy Pants, BISS, "Fancy," and Karen Brady who finished her dog, “CH Karagold’s Play Ball!, “Babe,” all at the Orlando Cluster; the fifth one was Trish Becraft who heard the good news about one of her dogs, now “CH Calypso’s Purr-Cedes Benz, “Briggs,” finishing up in Pittsburgh, PA. Congratulations everyone!

This month we are bringing back our Dinner and a Movie social.  This will be at the home of Linda and Andy Share on Saturday, July 21, 2007, 7 PM- 9 PM.  Escape the summer heat by sharing a pot luck dinner and enjoying an educational movie with fellow EGRC members.  Please email the Shares at lindabeanie@worldnet.att.net to let them know what covered dish you will be bringing and to obtain their address.    We do not have a movie picked as of yet and one of the suggestions was for the membership to watch a video of our dogs.  That would be fun!!!  If you are interested please contact Michele Panetta so we can coordinate the videos croscrk@bellsouth.net.

Now my PAWS are tired…

Pat Andrews

President

President: Pat Andrews                  Vice President: Kara Clark

AGP76@aol.com                           Seadogs347@aol.com

561-482-4361                                                                          954-749-2280

Secretary/Treasurer:  Michele Panetta

Croscrk@bellsouth.net

954-717-2901

Board Member: Heidi Miller       Board Member: Diane Davis

Daniadivas@aol.com                     Ddavis7@comcast.net

954-927-4600                              954-584-6787

Board Member: Paula Fistel            Board Member: Pam Oxenberg

Paunina@bellsouth.net                       Toastygold@aol.com

561-477-1521                                                                            561-994-9544

Appointed Positions for 2007

  GRCA Delegate: Nancy Greenbarg     GRCA Ed. Coord. : Kara Clark

Daniadivas@aol.com                              Seadogs347@aol.com

954-247-4600                                            954-749-2280

Public Education Coordinator, GRNews Columnist & Newsletter Editor:

Linda Rappaport

Rappwizard@aol.com

954-389-8822

Webmaster: Susan King

Spyder1@ix.netcom.com

512-262-0165

EGRC Puppy Referral Team:

(1) Marlene Goldman: Mresqgoldens@adelphia.net  #561-742-8545

(2) Paula Fistel: Paunina@bellsouth.net #561-477-1521

(3)Judy Gilick: Shooz18@comcast.net #954-474-3980

Club Historian: Susie Scribner       Club Statistician: Marlene Goldman

Sundero@adelphia.net                         Mresqgoldens@adelphia.net

561-637-3290                                                                                                         561-742-8545

Calendar Liaison/Assistant to the Secretary: Ellen Bloome

Ellenbloome@mac.com

561-588-3316

Upcoming Events

Events marked by an *** indicates an official EGRC event, where attendance will count in accordance with The Club’s Awards Policy.

July

***“The Golden Key: Form Follows Function,” an educational, hands-on, one-day seminar on the Golden Retriever breed,  Sunday, July 1, 2007, 10 AM – 4 PM, at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Please note: this address is a correction from a previous address that was printed in the newsletter.    EGRC hosts this informative and education seminar, with noted author and AKC Judge Jeff Pepper discussing the Golden Retriever breed, and breeding better dogs.  To register, please refer to the flyer in this month’s newsletter.  Members may also contact Event Coordinators Pam Oxenberg at toastygold@aol.com or Cathy Kollman at cbkgoldens@aol.com for further information.  Participation will be limited to the first 60 who register.

Conformation B Match sponsored by the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club, Friday, July 13, 2007, starting at 6 PM at the South Florida Fairground Exposition Center, 9067 Southern Blvd, in West Palm Beach, FL.  Judging Golden Retrievers and the Sporting Group will be EGRC Board Member Pam Oxenberg of Toasty Golden Retrievers. All sexes will be divided and the classes will include puppies’ age 3-6 month and 6-12 month in addition to adult.  Junior Showmanship will also be offered. Entry fee is $10 per dog, except for Juniors, which is $5.  For questions or other information you can call Cynthia Springer at 561-965-0006.   

***Dinner And A Movie, Saturday, July 21, 2007, 7 PM- 9 PM, at the home of Linda and Andy Share.  Escape the summer heat by sharing a pot luck dinner and enjoying an educational movie with fellow EGRC members.  Please email the Shares at lindabeanie@worldnet.att.net to let them know what covered dish you will be bringing and to obtain their address.

August

K-9 Structure In Action, hosted by the Orange Blossom Owner Handlers Association of Florida, Inc. (OBOHA), Saturday, August 4, 2007, at Best Paw Forward, 2544 South Park Drive, Sanford, FL, Registration 8 AM – 8:30 AM, Seminar 8:30 AM – 5 PM.  AKC Judge Mrs. Pat Hastings will combine her noted “Puppy Puzzle Presentation” and discuss the evaluation of adult dogs for a breeding program, working trials, or obedience competitions, along with a veterinarian’s perspective on how to reduce the risk of injury to working and performance dogs. Fee: $90 OBOHA members; $125 non-members and send to Susan Fulenwider, 795 Briarwood Court, Orange City, FL 32763.  Please contact Susan at happygolucky@mpinet.net for further information.

***General Meeting, Thursday, August 16, 2007, 7 PM – 9 PM at the home of Paula and Gus Fistel.  Please contact Paula and Gus preferably by phone at 561-477-1521 to let them know what side dish you will be bringing; EGRC will provide the pizza.  Paula and Gus will also provide you with directions to their home.  Their email address is Paunina@bellsouth.net but they would prefer that you reach them by phone.

September

AKC Retriever Hunt Tests hosted by Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club, Inc., on Saturday, September 08 and Sunday, September 09, 2007 in Montverde, Florida.  Two Junior and two Senior Hunt Tests will be offered for all Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, and Standard Poodles.  Tests will start at 8:00 A.M. with a Bitch Check at 7:00 A.M. each day.  Complimentary Tailgate Party Saturday evening on the property after all Tests are complete; chat with the Judges, visit with your buddies, and make new friends.  The Test Secretary is Camille Doehring,  email Camille here.  Download the Premium and new, “Interactive PDF Entry Forms” at http://www.mfgrc.org/.  [For handwritten manual entry, print and complete the Entry Forms in the Premium.]

December

***Annual Awards Banquet, Meeting and Election of Board of Directors and Officers, Saturday, December 1, 2007; time and place t/b/a.  This date has been chosen so it does not conflict with the weekend of the Miami shows.  EGRC will elect a new Board of Directors and will honor its top Golden Retrievers and Club members for 2007!  Please note that this is a correction of the previous date that appeared in April’s newsletter.

By EGRR President Hermine Scolnik

We at EGRR were so excited about our litter of puppies!  We provided them with the finest veterinary care, placed them in loving foster homes, carefully screened the applicants and made wise choices in the placements.  We even provided puppy kindergarten – everything to get these little ones off to a good start, but nothing we did or could do, would prevent the damage done to these little ones by irresponsible breeding.  Intact littermates, living in the same household were the parents of these babies.  Last month I reported that little Gracie, born with 2 malfunctioning kidneys, was helped on her journey to the Bridge, and that little Bailey/Bosco was suffering from a serious heart murmur.  We just received the news that Amber/Shasta is going into renal failure like her sister.  The family has been told that she has 3 months to a year to live, and must now decide when to let her go.  I have done some research on Juvenile Renal Failure and now know that when one puppy in a litter is affected, it can be a fluke, but when there is more than one, it is definitely genetic. Since the parents are so young, less than 2 years old, they too may be more than just carriers, and may be affected, because this disease can surface up to the age of 2.  We are now very worried about Flappy, Sandy, and the rest of this litter

Another disease has struck a rescue dog.  Little Bear, one of the sweetest and most wonderful dogs I have ever met, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.  This 9 year old boy was selected to be our first “Seniors for Seniors” dog.  He was placed as a foster dog with a couple in their seventies, and once they decided to adopt him, we were going to continue to pay his medical bills.  In this way, the people and dog could share lots of love with each other, and the human part of the relationship, living on a fixed income, would not have to worry about doggy doctor bills.  Of course, when we decided to begin this program, we didn’t figure on the cost of the new melanoma vaccine.  We are now trying to raise money through donations to help pay for Little Bear’s treatment.  He will need 4 shots, at $701 each, and a booster 6 months later.  Any and all donations will be gladly accepted.

Since my last report Harley, Honey/Sierra, Bailey, Sugar, Cozmo, and Riley have been happily adopted.  Gracie’s mom has been doing a lot of business travel and hasn’t had the time to complete her adoption paperwork, but she is as good as adopted, as are Maggie, Ginger, and Little Bear.  Morgan is still enjoying the good life in Key Largo, but his prospective “forever” dad will be coming to meet him once he is medically cleared. It looks as if we are going to separate Murdock and Buddy.  They have actually been separated for awhile now, since Buddy had medical issues after neutering and Murdock went to a foster home without him.  Now we have another pair of brothers – Max and Jerry, but these 3 year old boys really can’t be separated. They panic if one goes out for a walk without the other. Pudder’s adoption didn’t work out since she and the cat got along like oil and water.  We now know – no cats for Pudder.  Pebbles was placed as a foster-to-adopt with a former adopter, but she turned out to be too much puppy for the resident dog, so now she too is looking for her “forever’ home. 

We have been able to work around our shelter dog moratorium by joining forces with Allan Babcock Dog and Cat Rescue.  They have the means to isolate shelter dogs, so once the Goldens are pulled from the shelters, either by their volunteers or ours, they will serve as an intermediary, getting them vetted and boarded until deemed free of contagion.  Once posted on our website, we hope to quickly find “forever” homes. We do lose a little control this way, but at least the dogs are being kept alive. If only we had more foster homes, especially those without dogs, we could do more for the shelter dogs.

Call To Action On California’s Proposed AB 1634

Editor’s Note:  The following information is provided courtesy of the AKC, of which EGRC is a licensed club.

California Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Healthy Pets Act, has been assigned to the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee and the Senate Local Government Committee.  The bill seeks to require the mandatory spaying or neutering of dogs or cats over four months of age, unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit.

AB 1634 will first be heard by the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee on Monday, July 9th.   At this time, it is imperative that breeders and concerned dog owners focus their efforts on this committee.  Out of state dog fanciers are invited to contact the committee members and express their opposition to the bill.  Letters must be sent to the committee by 5 P.M., Monday, July, 2nd, to ensure that opposition is noted for the official bill analysis. 

Again, please focus your efforts on the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee.  In the event the bill passes this committee, the AKC will then focus efforts on the Senate Local Government Committee.

Provided in the next paragraphs is a list of the committee members with email addresses and a sample letter:

CA Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee Capitol Building # 2053, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone# 916-651-4104

Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas [Chair]                      Sen. Sam Aanestad [Vice Chair]

Capitol Building #4061                                       Capitol Building #2054

Sacramento, CA 95814                                      Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone:916/651-4026                                          Phone:916/651-4004

FAX:916/445-8899                                             FAX:916/445-7750

Email: senator.ridley-thomas@senate.ca.gov   Email: senator.aanestad@senate.ca.gov

Sen. S. Joseph Simitian                                     Sen. Tom Harman                                   

Capitol Building #2080                                       Capitol Building #2052

Sacramento, CA 95814                                      Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone:916/651-4011                                          Phone:916/651-4035

FAX:916/323-4529                                             FAX:916/445-9263

Email: senator.simitian@senate.ca.gov           Email: senator.harmon@senate.ca.gov

Sen. Ron Calderon                                            Sen. Leland Y. Yee

Capitol Building # 5080                                     Capitol Building #4048

Sacramento, CA 95814                                     Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 651-4030                                     Phone:916/651-4008

Fax: (916) 327-8755                                         FAX:916/327-2186

Email: senator.calderon@senate.ca.gov         Email: senator.yee@senate.ca.gov

Sen. Ellen M. Corbett                                         Sen. Dean Florez

Capitol Building #3092                                        Capitol Building #5061

Sacramento, CA 95814                                      Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone:916/651-4010                                          Phone:916/651-4016

FAX:916/327-2433                                             FAX:916/327-5989

Email: senator.corbett@senate.ca.gov              Email: senator.florez@senate.ca.gov

Sen. Jeff Denham

Capitol Building #3076

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone:916/651-4012

FAX:916/445-0773

Email: senator.denham@senate.ca.gov

Sample Letter:

I am writing you today because I am concerned about Assembly Bill 1634, a measure that would require mandatory spaying/neutering of dogs and cats over four months of age unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact animal permit.

Although I do not live in California, I know of those who have traveled to the state with intact dogs to participate in dog shows. While Assemblyman Levine has amended the bill to provide an exemption to visitors from other states that travel to California with their intact animals, passage of the bill will negatively impact attendance at California dog shows. Show participants do not want to spend money in a state or jurisdiction that has adopted anti-dog or anti-breeding legislation.

Mandatory spay/neuter is an ineffective solution to animal control problems because it fails to address the heart of the issue—irresponsible ownership.  These laws are extremely difficult to enforce and can be evaded by irresponsible animal owners by not licensing their pets. It will hurt responsible breeders and owners who raise healthy, well cared-for dogs.  

Responsible owners who are already complying with local animal control laws will be unfairly punished by AB 1634, while irresponsible owners will continue to make problems for the community and local shelters.  Concentrating animal control efforts on dogs whose behavior demonstrates that they are a problem for the community would be a much better use of taxpayer funds.

I respectfully ask that you support responsible owners and breeders by opposing AB 1634.

Sincerely,

July Brags

EGRC celebrates the “Red, White and Blue” not only during July, but throughout the year! Just look at all these placements! There’s even a purple here and there. The Florida Gators may brag about their “Fantastic O4’s” but EGRC can brag about its “Fabulous Finishin’ Fives:” those Golden Retrievers who became CH’s the same weekend—“Babe,” “Briggs,” “Fancy,” “Largo,” and “Pounce.” WOW!!! Let’s hope to repeat! Whoo hoo!

Agility

Cassidy’s Baby CD, RA, MX, MXJ, AXP, AJP, NF, “Lucy,” got a nice double Q at the Orlando Dog Training Club's Agility Trial on Sunday June 17, 2007!!!  She runs in EXBSTD 20" and EXBJWW 20." “Lucy” was owner/handled by Judy Leitzsch. “Lucy” has proven her versatility in a number of different venues, with brags in Obedience and Rally this month!

However, Judy says that “Lucy’s” roommate, Buddy, CD, RN, AX, MXJ, NF, “Buddy,” was the real star at the Orlando trials.  He finished with a First Place in the EXBJWW 24" class!!!  He ran his little heart out.  Yeah! Judy couldn't be prouder of him. 

Breed

Karagold’s Play Ball!, “Babe,” owned and loved by Karen Brady and Beverly Brimacomb, took WD and BW twice, for two more Majors, a 4-Pointer and a 5-Pointer and finished his CH on Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Orlando!!! “Babe” finished with THREE Majors, his first occurring at EGRC’s Inaugural Specialty, which was his first 4 Points!  “Babe” is bred by Karen and Don Williquette.

Karen and Don are also very happy about “Babe’s” new CH for another very important reason.  His accomplishment made his dam, UUD UACHX OTCH KaraGold's Head Over Heels, UDX3 OA OAJ, CGC, TDI, TT “Nike,” an Outstanding Dam!!!  “Nike” is bred by Karen and owned by Don.

Margie Sarkin is very happy to report that a member of the Goldruls Gang finished her CH in style on Friday, June 22, 2007.  Taking the 4 Point Major, going WB/BOS at the Brevard Kennel Club, Inc. Show, under Judge R.J. Shreve, was Goldruls Key To Par A Dice TD, JH, VC, CCA, “Largo,” perfectly presented by Caroline Roetzer!!!  This was “Largo’s” THIRD Major! Caroline also showed “Largo” the day before at the Mid-FloridaGRC Specialty, and they also made a very good team, taking the Major RWB under Judge Col. Jon Chase.  

Margie said it was great to have “Largo” finish near her “backyard” here in Florida with all her friends around!  Next stop is Texas for some more shows, and then some obedience trials since a VCX title is also in her future! She just needs two more points.  “Largo” is owned, loved and bred by Margie. Margie sent us a photo of “Largo” on her way to her CH!

CH Goldruls Key To Par A Dice TD, JH, VC, CCA “Largo”   

Kristi Sachtleben also has some brags from Orlando to report.  Ajan's Easy To Love, “Treasure,” that she co-owns with breeder Mimi Mendia, came in Second in Am-Bred at the Mid-FloridaGRC Specialty!  “Treasure” also put on a great performance on Friday, and came in First in Am-Bred at the Brevard Kennel Club, Inc. Show and repeated that feat on Sunday at the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Inc. Show!!!  She was handled at each of these shows by Sally Anne Rowland.  What is incredible is that “Treasure” and Sally Anne had not worked together before Thursday and “Treasure” was entered in Am-Bred rather than Open, according to Kristi, because Sally Anne's Open spot was taken.  “Treasure” could not be shown Saturday, at the Central Florida Kennel Club, Inc. show, as Mimi, “Treasure’s” breeder, was judging sweeps that day.  Kristi thinks it's a great start for this team!  She wants to say thank you to Sally Anne and she wishes she could have been there to watch and enjoy the fun after the show. 

Kristi also send her congratulations to Sally Anne on her other wins that weekend, and also to EGRC members Terrie Pennington, Dennis Williams and Barbara Tucker for finishing their Goldens! Kristi says “Way To Go EGRC!”

The Fallchase van had to make a lot of room for all the pretty rosettes and trophies, when the gang got ready to head back home from Orlando.  First, at the Mid-Florida Specialty on Thursday, June 21, 2007, CH Scion Karagold Dreamin N Schemin, “Peyton," was fourth in 8-10 Veteran Bitch Sweeps under Judge Patty Pace!  "Peyton" also was second in the regular 8-10 Veteran Bitch Class under Judge Col. Jon Chase, owner/handled by Barbara Tucker each time.

Int’l CH Fallchase Call Of The South, "Ashley," was third in the Brood Bitch Class with CH Fallchase Miles Marker, BOSS, “Miles,” and CH Fallchase Tucker The Remarkable, “Tucker,” as her get. On Friday, at the Brevard KC Inc. Show, "Miles" was BOB over 80+ entries including 6 Specials!!! Barbara says they didn’t do anything in Group, but just competing against so many incredible Goldens earlier in the day was a thrill! Barbara sent a photo of “Ashley,” commemorating her fantastic win with “Miles,” and “Tucker” at the Specialty!

Int’l CH Fallchase Call Of The South “Ashley” & Get CH Fallchase Miles Marker, BOSS & CH Fallchase Tucker The Remarkable, “Tucker”

On Saturday, Barbara’s team was not done winning.  “Peyton” was second in the regular 8-10 Veteran Bitch Class under Mimi Mendia at the supported entry at the Central Florida KC Inc. show!

The last day, Sunday, at the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Inc. Show, the Fallchase gang took it all.  Fallchase Fancy Pants, BISS, "Fancy," was WB and BOS for a 4 Point Major which finished her and made her a new CH!!! “Fancy” finished under two years of age with THREE Majors!  Her buddy "Miles" was BOB for a SECOND time in three days over 6 Specials! Barbara says that although they didn't do anything in the Sporting Group, it sure was fun just being in there! Five local “kids” finished over the weekend in Orlando!!!  Barbara says she doesn’t think that has EVER happened since she’s been in dogs.  There were LOTS OF HAPPY PEOPLE! Hooray for Florida Goldens!

Terrie Pennington reports on her brags from Calypso.  CH Karagold’s Tyme T’Work D’Magic, CD, JH, VCX, SDHF, “Disney,” came out of retirement at the Tampa shows just for practice with his buddy Sally Anne Rowland to get ready for the Veteran Sweeps at the Mid-FloridaGRC Specialty the following week. Apparently, the boy has still got it in him as Sally Anne and “Disney” won BOB and a Group 4 in Tampa!!! This was Sally Anne’s first time handling a Special and the first Group Placement she has earned. Terrie and the rest of us say “Great job Sally Anne!”

The following weekend, “Disney” won Best Veteran In Specialty Sweeps at MFGRC under Patty Pace and Best Veteran Of Opposite Sex In Specialty Sweeps under Mimi Mendia! “Disney” is owned and loved by Terrie.

Calypso’s Booty Call From Pekay, “Hoochie,” won her Sweeps class both days as well and her regular class on Saturday and Sunday when she was shown by co-owner Sally Anne. “Hoochie” is co-owned and bred by Terrie.

On Saturday, at the Central Florida Kennel Club, Inc. show, CH Calypso’s 4 Rings Ain’t Enough CD, “Bradshaw,” was BOB and placed Third in the Sporting Group, breeder/owner handled by Terrie!

Last, but certainly not least, Calypso also has a new CH to report. Calypso’s Purr-Cedes Benz, “Briggs,” finished in Pittsburgh with his THIRD Major!!! “Briggs” was expertly presented by Team Myers and is owned and loved by Trish Becraft. “Briggs” is “Ophelia’s” (CH Calypso’s The Udder Woman) third Champion offspring which puts her one point away from becoming an Outstanding Dam for Terrie!

Dennis Williams and his gang from EagleRidge also had a lot of rosettes in their camper after the Tampa and Orlando shows.  They had a great week.  EagleRidge's Pot at the End of the Rainbow, BISS, “Yukon,” finished his CH with a 4 Point Major and BOB over 6 specials at the Lakeland/WinterHaven show!!! Also, EagleRidge's Mamma Cassie, “Cassie,” took the Major Reserve at the same show!

 
EagleRidge's Rude Awakening, “Pounce,” finished her CH with a 4 Point Major on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the Central Florida KC Inc. show!!!  Also, the next star at EagleRidge, EagleRidge's Gold Dust, “Dusty,” continues his winning ways. He remains undefeated in the 6-9 month puppy class with some tough competition!!! Dennis echoes everyone’s comments that it was a great week for Florida owner handlers.

Kathy Cudak also was beaming at this year’s Mid-FloridaGRC Specialty.  She was watching the Gemini Gang, CH Gemini’s Lone Star Belle CD, MX, MXJ, BISS, “Dallas,” as well as her get, CH Gemini’s Chants To Xcel, BISS, “True,” who Kathy co-owns, and Gemini’s X-Static, BISS, “Dylan.”  Kathy says as judging began in the Brood Bitch class, “Mama Dallas” turned to her two sons “True” and “Dylan” and said........ "Sons, this is the way it is done! Watch your mama!" “Dallas” and her boys won the VERY COMPETITIVE Brood Bitch class! Kathy wants to send congratulations to breeders Cindi Metcalf and Candi Pearce on this awesome brood and win!!! Kathy also sent along a photo of “Mama Dallas” and her very obedient boys!

 CH Gemini’s Lone Star Belle CD, MX, MXJ, BISS, “Dallas,” & Get CH Gemini’s Chants To Xcel, BISS, “True,” & Gemini’s X-Static, BISS, “Dylan”

Nancy Greenbarg and Heidi Miller not only have good news to report from Orlando, but also from the Northeast.  Nautilus Erin Go Bragh, JH, “Chelsea,” went WB and BOS at the Taconic Hills Show in Connecticut on Friday, June 8, 2007, which gave her good friend, Heidi a fantastic birthday present!!! Nancy is “Chelsea’s” proud owner. 

Closer to home, in Orlando, “Chelsea’s” younger buddy, DeLa Vega Colorado Rocky Mtn. Hi, “Rocky,” was picking up his share of rosettes too.  “Rocky” took Second in Puppy Dogs 6-9 Months under Col. Jon Chase at the Mid-FloridaGRC Specialty and then moved up to the 9-12 Month class on Saturday, under Breeder/Judge Mimi Mendia and took First!!! This was a very special win because it was Heidi’s debut as a handler! They also went on to win the class under Judge Dr. E. Trainer! “Rocky” is owned and loved by Heidi and Nancy. 

Also causing excitement in Orlando was Toasty’s Mandalay Bay, “Jack,” owned by Cathy Kollman and Pam Oxenberg.  “Jack” set his sights high and brought home WD and BOW on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Inc. Show for a 4 Point Major, his first!!!   

Obedience

Cassidy’s Baby CD, RA, MX, MXJ, AXP, AJP, NF, “Lucy,” and her owner/handler, Judy Leitzsch, took First Place in Wildcard Open at the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County obedience trial!!! This was the very first time that “Lucy” and Judy had entered Wildcard Open and Judy is very proud of “Lucy.”  There’s more training ahead as “Lucy” continues to focus on a CDX and devote time to her first love, agility.  “Lucy” has been one very busy Golden Retriever.  She also has brags in the Agility and Rally sections too!

Also having a good time at the OTCPBC trials was U-CH Deauxquest Lord Of The Dance, RN, “Bentley,” and his owner/handler Deena Strauss.  “Bentley” was entered in Wild Card Novice once each day and earned a 193 ½ and a 194, which were good enough for a First Place and Second Place finish!!!  “Bentley’s” owner Ted, Deena’s husband, was not only happy about these placements, but he got a kick out of the lovely gift basket Deena won at the raffle and the 4 tickets to the Miami Seaquarium!

Rally

Judy Leitzsch, Agility Training Director of the Obedience Training Club of Palm County, had a great weekend at her group’s Obedience and Rally trials.  At each of the three shows, Cassidy’s Baby CD, RN, MX, MXJ, AXP, AJP, NF, “Lucy,” earned a leg towards her RA title, completing this accomplishment in style with scores of 96, 98 and a perfect 100!!! “Lucy’s” perfect score was good enough for Third Place, factoring in her time, in the very competitive Rally Advanced B class.  As always, “Lucy” was owner/handled by Judy.  Don’t miss “Lucy’s” other brags in the       Agility and Obedience sections!

U-CH/U-CD/ INT''L CH Crosscreek's Rumor Has It CD, RAE2, CGC, “Rumor,” and his owner/handler, Deena Strauss, earned two Double Q’s at the OTCPBC trials as they continue their journey towards an RAE3 title!!! “Rumor” also is owned and loved by Deena’s husband Ted.

Dog Food Recalls

The Food and Drug Administration has published a complete list of dog foods that have been recalled, with links to the manufacturers, on its web site.  The link can be located at: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/#Dog.

For the benefit of EGRC members, the list of manufacturers is provided, but if anyone has any questions about this list, which has been updated May 30, 2007, please refer to the above-mentioned link.

Dog Food Recalls
ALPO,     Americas Choice, Preferred Pet,     Authority,     Award,     Best Choice, Big Bet,     Big Red,     Bloom,     Blue Buffalo (RICE GLUTEN),     Bruiser, Cadillac, Canine Caviar Pet Foods (RICE GLUTEN),     Champion Breed Lg Biscuit, Champion Breed Peanut Butter Biscuits,     Co-Op Gold,     Companion,     Companion's Best Multi-Flavor Biscuit,     Compliments,     Costco/Kirkland Signature (RICE GLUTEN),Demoulas Market Basket    Diamond Pet Food    Diamond Pet Food (RICE GLUTEN),     Doctors Foster & Smith    Doctors Foster & Smith (RICE GLUTEN)
Dollar General  Eukanuba Can Dog Chunks in Gravy Eukanuba Pouch Dog Bites in Gravy,  Food Lion, Giant Companion, Gravy Train, Grreat Choice, Hannaford, Happy Tails, Harmony Farms (RICE GLUTEN), Harmony Farms Treats (RICE GLUTEN) ,  Health Diet Gourmet Cuisine , Hill Country Fare,  Hy Vee, Hy-Vee, Iams Can Chunky Formula, Iams Can Small Bites Formula, Iams Dog Select Bites
Jerky Treats Beef Flavored Dog Snacks, La Griffe, Laura Lynn, Loving Meals, Master Choice, Meijer's Main Choice, Mighty Dog, Mixables, Mulligan Stew Pet Food (RICE GLUTEN), Natural Balance (RICE GLUTEN), Natural Life, Natural Way, Nu Pet, Nutriplan, Nutro, Nutro - Ultra, Nutro Max, Nutro Natural Choice,  Nuture, Ol' Roy, Ol' Roy 4-Flavor Lg Biscuits, Ol' Roy Canada, Ol' Roy Peanut Butter Biscuits, Ol' Roy Puppy, Ol'Roy US, Paws, Perfect Pals Large Biscuits, Performatrin Ultra, Pet Essentials, Pet Life, Pet Pride / Good n Meaty, Presidents Choice, Price Chopper, Priority Canada, Priority US,