Best Trick Contest. Use your imagination!
Pre-entries may be emailed to Kris Smith at kas@datatamers.com (just fill in
this form, hit reply, change the "return" email address to kas@datatamers.com, and pay the pre-entry price at the match) or mail to
her at Route 2 Box 431, La Honda, CA 94020. Call for information at
650-851-3155. Pre-entries must be received by Wednesday, October 16.
Pre-entry fee: $5.00 for first class, $3.00 for each additional class.
Day of Show: $8.00 for first class, $6.00 for each additional class.
ONE DOG PER ENTRY
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Call name: __________________________
Date of Birth: ______________________
Sex: ________________________________
Owner: ______________________________
Address: ____________________________
Conformation Class: _________________
Additional Classes(brace, leash, or team - pay 1 class fee with one of the dogs):
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Contest Classes:
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Total fees enclosed, made payable to NCDC:
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Directions to the Fairgrounds:
From Hwy 680 Northbound or Southbound, take the Bernal Avenue exit. Veer
right on Bernal and then left onto Valley Avenue at the first traffic light.
Then go right at Gate 12 onto the grounds. South Orchard is next to the big
parking lots at the southwest corner of the grounds.
2003 Calendar of Northern California Sighthound Events
OCTOBER
4 Loch Lomond highland Games Ben Lomond
4/5 Shows - Donner Trail Kennel Club Roseville
18 NCDC Fun Day Match Pleasanton
19/20 Shows - Del Valle Dog Club Pleasanton
25/26 Shows - Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Dixon
26 NOTRA Racing - NCWC Elk Grove
NOVEMBER
1/2 Shows - Sierra-Tuolumne KC Sonora
9 NOTRA Racing - WGRA Anderson
21 NOTRA Racing - WGRA Anderson
21/22 Shows - Golden Valley KC Turlock
28 Show - Salinas Valley KC San Mateo
29/30 Show - San Mateo KC San Mateo
28/29/30 ASFA Coursing - MBCA/PHFNC Hollister
Tidbits
At the Shows
Sally Pooleıs Daisy (Ch Windshift Wintersweets) is taking the West by storm; on a recent trip through Northern California and Oregon, she captured a Group 1, 2, and 3.
New Conformation Champions
Congratulations to Darrowbyıs Duncan of Oelmuhle, who finished his
conformation championship this spring in Woodland, and his owners, Chris
Eaton, Bonnie Graham, and Carol Gabriel.
A big round of applause to Jihadıs Siofra, Amy and Steveıs girl bred by
Barbara Mullis, who finished at the Lompoc Valley Kennel Club show on
Saturday, July 26.
On the Field
Ellen Pilling reports that Sindar Summersweets O Windshift earned a leg
of her JC at Lompoc with a terrific run. It was the first time she had seen
a plastic lure, and when she finally caught it, she shredded it. She gets
to practice regularly on jackrabbits at home in Nevada.
Also earning his first JC leg at Lompoc was Summerıs brother, Sindar
Speedwell O Windshift (Nick). Paul and Lee Bergmanıs Nick was seen flying
through the Labor Day ASFA Trials with three great runs.
Movin' On/In the Nursery
Joe and Joan Giles made the announcement at the Lompoc specialty that
they have bought a lovely home in Grants Pass, Oregon, on the banks of the
Applegate river. They moved in the third weekend of September, and one week
later their girl Ch Jihad Starr at Glencrag produced eight healthy puppies
(four of each gender) by Ch Glencrag Blayne SC. Amy Poland went up to help
with the whelping, and Ellen Pilling will visit soon to help.
A visit to Terri Campbell and her Forteviot gang found them happy and
healthy, refurbishing a lovely farm style house on forested acreage in
Belfair, Washington. The deerhounds have twisting racetracks through the
trees, and Terri has a lovely view over Hood Canal to the Olympic Mountains.
We enjoyed a walk through the nearby wetlands preserve and talked about
California deerhounds.
Sad Goodbyes
Peggy Kopf said goodbye to her last deerhound, Ch Ladybank's Hildy SC,
in August. Hildy succumbed to old age at 10 years old. Hildy was the last
of many years of Ladybank deerhounds, now in many pedigrees all over the
country. Peggy will always be a part of the deerhound world, and continues
the Ladybank kennel name with her Skye terriers.
Christie Keith lost her young dog, Bran, to sudden acute kidney failure. Despite ten days of hospitalization and everything UC Davis could do, he didn't make it. While some necropsy results are still pending, so far, a month later, the cause of his kidney failure is still unknown.
Fun Stuff
October 4 is the date of the 2003 Loch Lomond Highland Games, held in
Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz mountains. They have a Celtic Critters corner
(in the shade under oak trees) which we hope will have some deerhounds.
This event is a like a Rennaissance Fair and Games combined, with wonderful
music and wares.
Bloat Study
The "big three" genetically influenced health risks of deerhounds and
other large sighthounds are dilated cardiomyopathy, osteosarcoma, and
bloat/tortion (gastric dilatation-volvulus). In April 2003, the AKC Gazette
published an article by Jerold S. Bell, DVM, about the risk factors for
canine bloat and torsion. The facts reported were from an ongoing study
done by Dr Larry Glickman of Purdue University. Following is a short
summary of some of the results:
Dogs with the greatest risk of developing bloat are large and giant
breeds with chests that are deep and narrow. This conformation allows more
movement of the stomach, which increases the chances of torsion. Lean dogs
have more room in the abdomen, and therefore are at higher risk than
overweight dogs.
Older dogs have a higher risk; in large breeds the risk goes up 20% each
year after age 5; in giant breeds it goes up 20% each year after age 3.
First degree relatives of dogs that have had bloat are at higher risk.
Dogs that eat quickly have a higher risk, presumably because they
swallow more air as they eat.
Dogs that are fed from raised bowls are 110 percent more likely to develop
bloat. It has been thought in the past that this method of feeding would
help prevent bloat, but now it is recognized that it creates more risk.
Temperment is important. Fearful, nervous, or aggressive dogs had a
much higher incidence of bloat than dogs which were considered to be happy.
Stressed dogs, such as those who have been kenneled or shipped, are at a
higher risk. Males are slightly more prone to develop bloat than females.
Some feeding practices were associated with higher risks, including
feeding only dry foods and feeding a single large daily meal. Much higher
risk is associated with kibble which has fat as one of the first four
ingredients, and kibble which contains citric acid. Dry foods containing a
rendered meat and bone meal decreased risk, as did mixing table food or
canned food into dry food. Countries which use less dry food have a lower
incidence of bloat. The higher risk associated with feeding one large meal
and higher incidence of bloat in older dogs are related, as the weight of
large meals and aging both cause stretching of the ligaments which hold the
stomach in place.
Several theories about the causes of bloat were eliminated by this
study. Heavy exercise before or after feeding is not related, nor is water
intake. Neither vaccinations nor specific brands of food were implicated.
"From the research performed to date, we can list several factors that,
added together, can characterize the typical dog that develops bloat: a
deep and narrow chest; leanness; a relative that has had a bloat episode;
eating quickly; a dry-food diet; a single, large daily meal; stress; and a
fearful, nervious, or aggressive temperment."
Of dogs who do bloat, 30 percent will die or have to be euthanized due to
shock, irregular heartbeat and/or rupture/death of the stomach wall.
Immediate treatment is relief of pressure, either by stomach tube or
hypodermic needle, followed by surgery if the stomach has torsed. At this
time, or later in a dog which does not require surgery, is a gastropexy,
which is surgical "tacking" of the stomach in place. Seventy six percent of
dogs who did not have a gastropexy bloated again, and half of those bloated
within three months. Only 6 percent of those who had the gastropexy bloated again.
Researchers are developing a new laparoscopic gastropexy technique, which
will require only a small incision on the side of the abdomen.
Bloat is not inherited directly, but a predisposition to develop bloat
does run in families. Paying attention to keeping a breadth of pedigree and
avoiding the breeding of dogs which display predisposing factors, especially
deep narrow chests, should help decrease the prevelance of bloat/torsion.
Future of the Golden State Deerhound Club
Sixteen years ago, a group of Deerhound fanciers in California formed a
club so they could hold a Western Regional Specialty. This was the Golden
State Deerhound Club, and every year since then, Joe and Joan Giles have
chaired the Western Specialty in Lompoc. The Giles have retired and bought
a riverside home in Grants Pass, Oregon, and will retire from their show
chair positions as well. After this yearıs Specialty, GSDC held its annual
meeting to determine its future. The Giles are willing to chair one more
Lompoc specialty, as the contract with the judge is already signed. It was
decided that, unless someone from California wants to take over the Lompoc
venue, 2004 will be the last specialty in Lompoc, and subsequent specialties
will move to other western locations. The club will change its name to
something more regional, such as Western States Deerhound Club, and the
treasury will remain with that club as seed money for the next venues. The
2003 Specialty fell well below the minimum number of dogs showing that the
SDCA requires for a Specialty, so some effort will be required to be allowed
to hold the last Lompoc event next year.
The slate of officers elected for the next year are: Joan Giles,
President; Kris Smith, Vice President; Joan Garth, Secretary; Amy Poland,
Treasurer.
AKC/ASFA Coursing Wars
Coursing aficianados are up in arms about a new enforcement of an AKC rule
which could change the face of lure coursing. Probably intended for other
reasons not having anything to do with lure coursing, a rule was inacted by
AKC which says that no AKC club will be allowed to sponsor events ruled by
other organizations. Coursing clubs typically belong to both AKC and ASFA
so they can host lure courses of both organizations. Since AKC lure
coursing is not offered as much and is not as well attended as ASFA events,
the AKC may shoot itself in the foot by imposing these restrictions. Clubs
will just drop their AKC affiliations and go with ASFA, which was the
original lure coursing organization. It became popular, so AKC decided to
offer itıs own version and titles. Many other disciplines are similarly
effected and upset by this rule and the issue is currently being addressed,
so letıs hope we come out with nothing damaged in the lure coursing world.
Renewals/New Members
Thanks to the members who have renewed for 2003. If your name is not on
the following list, please send the form to Billie Zinser. These members
have renewed: Allen, Bergman, Bowe, Byram, Campbell, Cohen, Fairchild,
Dallas, Gabriel, McKim, Morales, Pilling, Poole, Poland, Smith, Sudekum,
Terry, Wright, Zinser.
NCDC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL
Northern California Deerhound Club 2003
Name______________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City, State, Zip
__________________________________________________
Phone_____________________________________________
email_____________________________________________
Renewing ____ Applying for new membership _______
If new, name of sponsoring member:________________
"I agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Northern California
Deerhound Club and the rules of the American Kennel Club."
Signature:________________________________________
Date __________________________
Please bring this form and your dues to the Fall meeting or send it to:
NCDC Treasurer Billie Zinser
6699 Exeter Drive
Oakland, CA 94611-1642
Individual Membership: $15.00
Couples Membership: $20.00
Questions? Kris Smith, 650-851-3155, kas@datatamers.com
Show Results
September 7
Eugene KC, Eugene, OR
Mr Joe C Walton
G3: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
September 6
Mckenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers, Eugene, OR
Mrs Dorothy M MacDonald
G1: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
September 5
McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers, Eugene, OR
Mr William Shelton
G2: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
August 30
Gold Country KC
Mrs Robert S Forsythe
0/2/1/0
BOB: Ch Jaraluv Kempthorne
BOS/BW: Gwentıs Margaret of Scotland (Arnold/Allen)
R: Gwentıs Mhaira (Arnold/Allen)
August 3
Richmond Dog Fanciers, Dixon
Mrs Elaine I Rigden
1/1/1/1
BOB: Ch Juraluv Kempthorne (Wornum/Brinlee)
BOS: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
BW: Gwentıs Margaret of Scotland (Arnold/Allen)
August 2
Richmond Dog Fanciers, Dixon
Prof Douglas C Taylor
0/0/1/1
BOB: Ch Juraluv Kempthorne (Wornum/Brinlee)
BOS: Ch Windshift Wintersweets SC (Poole)
July 27
Lompoc Valley Kennel Club, Lompoc
Mr Gary L Doerg
4/7/3/2
BOB: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
BOS: Ch windshift Wellbeloved JC (Poole)
WD/BW Willowıs Gift from Best Camp (King)
WB: Windshift Wood Rose (Wright/Poole)
RWD: Glencragıs Gavin (Giles)
RWB: Ayrıs Meryl at Madegra (Schlundt)
July 26
Lompoc Valley Kennel Club, Lompoc
Mrs Sharon Kinney
4/7/3/2/1V
BOB: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
BOS: Ch Glencragıs Blayne SC (Giles)
WD/BW: Glencragıs Gavin (Giles)
WB: Jihadıs Siofra (Poland/Mullis)
RWB: Caerwicceıs Idlls of Xanadu (Tanner)
July 25
SDCA WESTERN SPECIALTY, Lompoc
Sweepstakes: Mrs Linda Madden
2-1
BISS: Glencragıs Gavin (Giles)
BOSS: Sindar Summersweets Windshift (Poole)
Specialty: Mr Lou Guerrero
5/7/4/5(1V/2V)
BOB: Ch Glencragıs Blayne SC (Giles)
BOS: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
WD/BW: Glencragıs Gavin (Giles)
WB: Windshift Wildflower JC (Bowes/Poole)
RWD: Willowıs Gift from Best Camp (King)
RWB: Ayrıs Meryl at Madegra (Schlundt)
July 19
Coyote Hills Kennel Club, Hayward
Mr John C Lyons
2/2/0/1
BOB: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
BOS/WD : Windshift Wood Rush (Poole)
WB/BW: Windshift Wood Rose (Wright/Poole)
RWD: Sindar Speedwell OıWindshift (Bergman)
RWB: Lyonhilıs Darcy of McHan (Bullard/Lovelady)
July 18
Coyote Hills Kennel Club, Hayward
Dr Gareth Morgan-Jones
2/2/0/1
BOB: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
BOS/WD : Windshift Wood Rush (Poole)
WB/BW: Windshift Wood Rose (Wright/Poole)
RWD: Sindar Speedwell OıWindshift (Bergman)
RWB: Lyonhilıs Darcy of McHan (Bullard/Lovelady)
June 22
Wine Country KC, Petaluma
Dr Asa Mays
BOB/WB: Windshift Wood Rose JC (Wright/Poole)
RWB: Jihad's Siofra JC (Poland/Mullis)
June 21
Wine Country KC, Petaluma
Mr Michael J Dougherty
BOB/WB: Jihad's Siofra JC(Poland/Mullis)
RWB: Windshift Wood Rose JC (Wright/Poole)
June 15
Chico Dog Fanciers, Gridley
Col Joe B Purkhiser
Group 2: Ch Windshift Wellbeloved JC (Poole)
June 14, Chico Dog Fanciers, Gridley
Mr Richard L. Byrd
Group 2: Ch Windshift Wellbeloved JC (Poole)
June 12
Shasta KC, Gridley
Ms Margretta Patterson-Kauffman
Group 2: Ch Windshift Wellbeloved JC (Poole)
June 8
Contra Costa County DC, Antioch
Ms Betty Jo Patrick
BOB: Ch Windshift Wellbeloved JC (Poole)
BW/WB/OS: Dr Dierdre Green O Torridon (Greenlaw)
BP/WD: Jaraluv Maxwell (Gibbs)
June 7
Contra costa County KC, Antioch
Mr Dennis J Gallant
BOB/G2: Ch Windshift Wellbeloved JC (Poole)
BW/WD/BP/PG1: Jaraluv Maxwell (Gibbs)
WB/OS: Dr Dierdre Green O Torridon (Greenlaw)
RWD: Dr Livingstone Ehene (Greenlaw/Kiaer)
RWB: Lyonhil's Darcy of McHan (Bullard/Lovelady)
June 1
Pasadena KC
Mr Fancy
Group 1: Ch Glencrag's Blayne SC (Giles)
May 25
Hangtown KC of Placerville
Mr Stephen J Hubbell
Group 1: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
May 24
Hangtown KC of Placerville
Ms Marjorie Martorella
Group 2: Ch Windshift Wintersweets JC (Poole)
May 11
Camelia KC, Woodland
Ms Patricia Ann Ellis
BOB Ch Darrowby's Duncan of Oelmuhle (Eaton/Graham/Gabriel)
BW/WB/OS: Jihad's Siofra JC (Poland/Mullis)
WD: Forteviot's Silver Meteor (Campbell)
May 10, Camelia KC, Woodland
Ms Donelle Richards
BOB/BW/WD: Darrowby's Duncan of Oelmuhle (Eaton/Graham/Gabriel)
RWD: Forteviot's Silver Meteor (Campbell)
WB: Forteviot's Princess Elizabeth (Campbell)
RWB: Jihad's Siofra JC (Poland/Mullis)
Lure Coursing Results
July 26
Lompoc Specialty
First JC run:
Sindar Summersweets Windshift (Poole)
Sindar Speedwell O Windshift (Bergman)
July 12
ASFA Livermore
1. Windshift Wood Rose JC (Wright/Poole)
2. Sindar Rhiannon SC (Smith)
Certified: Sindar Speedwell O Windshift (Bergman)
May AKC
JC: Windshift Wood Rose (Wright/Poole)
Here is our second attempt at an e-mail newsletter, and I hope you can
all read it. Let me know what you think. The next one will go to NCDC
members only. Enclosed is a renewal form. If your last name is not on the
list of members and you would like to join or rejoin, please do so soon by
sending returning the enclosed renewal form.
We hope many of you can come to the annual Match and Fun Day on
October 18 in Pleasanton, on the day before the Del Valle show. Peggy Kopf
will be our judge. There will be an informal match with a new class (added
spontaneously last year) of Best of Other Breed. Then the famous costume
class and fun games. Not to mention a delicious potluck. The information
was emailed; if you missed it, it is at the end of this message. The
deerhound entry for the show on Sunday is not a supported entry this year.
The information was submitted, but evidently the superindendent missed it.
We will resume the supported entry next year.
Don't miss NCDC's annual Fun Day, at which we hold our general meeting, a pot luck lunch, a conformation match, and lots of fun and games! The Fun Day will be held on Saturday, October 18, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Orchard South, Ring 1, at 10:30 AM.
Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded in categories to be decided by
the judges on the spot. Costumes may include handler; handler will announce
and explain the title of costume.