OTTER Tales
MAY, 2011
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MEETING NOTICE
MAY 9, 2011
The WLRC May meeting
will be held at the
Olive Garden Restaurant
6367 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Phone: (815) 399-3176
Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
General Meeting: 7:30 p.m.
Awards Banquet
to follow
general meeting
DIRECTIONS:
Exit I-90 at State Street. Go west on State Street. The Olive Garden is on the south side of State Street in a strip of stores.
(Look for Office Max and Marshall).
QUOTE FOR DOG LOVERS
“All of the good things
that have come to me
have come through my dog.”
- Anonymous
Trophy Donations
Please support our specialty by sending your trophy donation to:
Kristin Stefek
10329 Baederwood Drive
Machesney Park, IL 61115
All donations received by June 1 will appear in the catalog. Please indicate how you want your name to appear.
Please make checks payable to WLRC.
Closing Date: June 1, 2011
ALL DONATIONS ARE
GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Optigen 20/20 Clinic
We have scheduled the WLRC Specialty Optigen 20/20 Clinic for both Friday, June 17 & Saturday June 18. At the next meeting we can discuss exact times for the clinic.The price of testing is discounted by 20-25% by doing the 20/20 clinic. This means that each test that comes via this event will save at least 20% (with a hand completed form) and an additional 5% if it is entered online using the code that is set up for the event. The code that we have will be active for a 2 week period prior to the event through the event date & we would encourage participants to enter their requests online through the Optigen website using this code. For example if a client entered a request for a PRA test the regular price of $195 would be discounted by a total of 25% & their total for that test would be $146.25
(a savings of $48.75).
Combo pricing: There is an additional discount if a client were to request either an RD/OSD (Retinal Dysplasia/OculoSkeletal Dysplasia)test (regular price $160) and/or a Narcolepsy test (regular price $130) in addition to the PRA test. By requesting 2 or more tests at one time one can save approx. 20% off the cost of each test. This discount is taken before the clinic discount giving a substantial savings from the test cost if done all at the same time.
Pricing singly for OptiGen tests:
PRA - $195 reg price; $156 (20% savings - hand completed form); $146.25 (25% savings –
online entry w/discount code)
RD/OSD - $160 reg price; $148 (20% savings - hand completed form); $120 (25% savings –
online entry w/discount code)
Narcolepsy - $130 reg price; $104 (20% savings - hand completed form); $97.50 (25% savings –
online entry w/discount code)
Combo pricing 2 or more tests done on the SAME DOG (select 2 or more at price listed below):
PRA - $156 reg. combo price; $124.80 (20% savings – hand completed form); $117 (25% savings – online entry w/discount code)
RD/OSD - $120 reg. combo price; $96 (20% savings – hand completed form); $90 (25% savings –
online entry w/discount code)
Narcolepsy - $104 reg. combo price; $83.20 (20% savings – hand completed form); $78 (25% savings – online entry w/discount code)
Our clinic is now listed on the Optigen website:
We are encouraged to list on the Optigen website any other clinics that we are doing in conjunction with our specialty so please contact me and I will have each individual clinic listed.
A Recipe for Your Dog
HEARTY HOUND LOAF
Makes 8 portions, depending on the size of your dog's tank
ONE, TWO, CHEW A SHOE, THREE, FOUR, SCRATCH THE DOOR. FIVE, SIX LEARNING TRICKS. WHEW ---IT'S HARD, HUNGRY WORK BEING A DOG!
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 egg
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup corn
1 medium tomato, chopped
6 ounces tomato paste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Pack into a greased loaf pan and bake for 1-1/2 hours.
Cool, slice and serve. Store any unused portions in the refrigerator.
Something to
Howl About!
Sommit’s Kanga
WB and BOS at the KC of Yorkville
show on April 9 & 10.
WB and BOS at the Steel City KC show
on April 17 with Sue at the other
end of the leash.
Owners: Sue Sommer/Linda Waco
Blk Oak Rush Lk Licorice Twizzler
JH MX MXJ RE VCD2 OF
TDX OAP OAJP
“Twizzler” passed her VST on
April 10, 2011 at the Weimaraner Club
of Northern Illinois test.
She is now a Champion Tracker.
Owner: Cindy Nauer
GCH Kaltrav Caribbean Cruise JH
“Calypso” won Best in Show both days at the Clinton Iowa KC shows on April 2 & 3. WLRC supported the Lab entry which made the wins even more special.
Loved and owned by Mary Henricks,
Cindy Tripp and Pat Kroll.
Bred by Kathy Turbett
MACH 2, HR Amiable Applause Inherited UD, MH, OF
“Gina” earned two double Q’s
on her way to MACH 3 at the
Blitzen Agility trial on April 9 & 10.
Owners: Tim & Anne White
CH. Summerlin’s Charmed
And Dangerous WC, JH
“Potter” won WB and a JAM at the Dallas Ft. Worth LRC for a 5 point major to finish her Championship under Jill Ickowski! “Potter”also won Select Bit*h and a JAM day two at the Dallas Ft. Worth LRC under Linda Bednarski for her first 5 points toward her Grand CH!
Bred by, owned and adored
by Kristin Stefek.
Four C Labs Lady Bruna Bunnor
“Bean” got her Championship UKC title on November 14, 2010. Bean also won a wiggle off contest at a UKC show in Peoria on March 26, 2011
for the long tail division.
Owner: Gary Carlson
Cedar Springs Black Velvet Culottes
WB & BOS at the Dubuque KC
show on March 27, 2011.
Owned, bred, shown and loved
by Mary Herburger
Hoffmann’s Simple Kind of Man
“Diesel” went Best of Opposite in Sweeps at the WLRC supported entry show on April 2 under judge Stacey Sellers.
Bred, owned and loved
by Ruth & Randahl Hoffmann
Hoffmann’s I Think I’m Late
“April” went 4th place in the 9-12 month yellow bitch class of 23 entries at the LRC of the Potomac Specialty.
Bred, owned and loved
by Ruth & Randahl Hoffmann
CH. Hoffmann’s Sweet On The Lips
“Pogo” made the cut down to 12 for
Best of Breed at the
LRC of the Potomac Specialty.
Bred, owned and loved
by Ruth & Randahl Hoffmann
U-GRCH Nachusa's I Walk
the Line MH
"Cash" had a great weekend at UKC shows in Peoria, IL, March 24-27. In the 8 shows he won 4 Best of Breed, won 4 Gun Dog groups, a Reserve Best In Show, and a Best in Show. He earned enough Top Ten points to become the #1 UKC Labrador in the country.
Breeder/Owner/Handler Earl Thomas
U-CHDarkwoods Gates @ Nachusa.pj
"Gates" also had a great weekend at the UKC shows in Peoria, IL. Thursday night he was Best of Winners in both shows to earn his UKC Champion (CH) title. On Friday he moved up to the Champion competition and earned a Reserve Champion. Before the weekend was over he was awarded one more Reserve Champion ribbon, two Champion Class wins (needs 3 more for his Grand Champion title), a Group 1, and a Best of Breed. With the BOB win, he earned enough Top Ten points to become the #7 UKC Labrador in the country.
Bred by Sheila Holcomb, co-trained,
co-handled, & co-owned by
Victoria Lunebach and Earl Thomas
The best day of the weekend was Friday. WLRC members water trained 9 Labradors in the cold marsh water ofBanner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area, swam them one last time to clean them off, took them back to the motel parking lot for a session with the blow dryer, and then went to the shows that night to earn a bunch a ribbons (including the above mentioned Best In Show). Strong evidence that our Labradors are truly the 'wash and wear' breed!
The Rest of the Story on UKC Top Ten Standings: Charlene Moser's Charm Dashes for Gold N Glory is #3, Gary Carlson's Four C Labs Lady Bruna Bunnor is #5, and Sue & my Bella is #10. Half the Top Ten Labradors in UKC belong to WLRC members!
LItter box
THE LISTED BREEDERS ARE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF WLRC, BUT IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES WLRC GUARANTEE THE SERVICES OF SAID MEMBERS. BUYERS SHOULD REVIEW ANY CONTRACTS AND/OR GUARANTEES WITH THE BREEDER.
Kennel:Anthem
Breeder:Ann Garmon
Phone:(815) 943-6325
Whelped:November 3
Color:1 black male
Sire:Anthems Blue on Black
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:ACVO 6/10/PRA normal
EIC:Carrier
Heart:Echo Normal, full dentition
Dam:Anthems Drops of Jupiter
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:ACVO 8/10, PRA Normal
EIC:Normal, full dentition
Kennel:Anthem
Breeder:Ann Garmon
Phone:(815) 943-6325
Whelped:December 31
Color:1 black male
Sire:Ch. Safari’s Dapper Dan
at LegaSea JH
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Current Cerf/PRA Normal
EIC:Normal
Heart:Echo Normal, full dentition
Dam:Anthems Feature Attraction
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:ACVO 6/10, PRA normal
EIC:Normal, full dentition
Kennel:Anthem
Breeder:Ann Garmon
Phone:(815) 943-6325
Due:May 7
Color:Black & Chocolate
Sire:Anthems Space Cowboy
Hips/Elbows:Prelims Excellent
Eyes:ACVO 6/10
Dam:Anthems Spin You Around
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:ACVO 6/10
Kennel:Bellamies
Breeder:Lisa Lehmann
Phone: (847) 234-3013
Whelped:March 6
Color:Yellow/7 males/1 Female
Sire:Ch. Robnie’s Two Thumbs
Upat Moonlit
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
EIC:Normal, Full Dentition
Dam:Chestnut Hill’s Summer Breeze
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
EIC:Normal, Full Dentition
Kennel:Sonlight
Breeder:Garry & Sue Seehawer
Phone:(815) 633-4366
Due:May 19
Color:Yellow
Sire:Ch. Cabin Creeks Monsieur
Saracen WC, TD
Hips/Elbows: OFA Good/Normal
EIC:Clear
Eyes:Optigen Clear/Cerf
Heart:Clear
Dam:Sonlight’s Diamonds and Furs
Hips/Elbows: OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Optigen Clear/Cerf
EIC:Clear
Kennel:Charm Labradors
Breeder:Charlene & Jerome Moser
Phone:563-255-2561
Due:April 3 - 5
Color:Yellow
Sire:Ch. Cabin Creeks Monsieur Saracen TD
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
Heart:Echo Normal, full dentition
Dam:UKC & AKC Ch. Charm's Dancing In The Wind
Hips/Elbows:OFA Fair/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
Kennel:Charm Labradors
Breeder:Charlene & Jerome Moser
Phone:563-255-2561
Due:April 13-15
Color:Yellow
Sire:Charm's No Angel Jake
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
Dam:UKC & AKC Ch. Charm's Cameo Appearance By CJ
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
Kennel:Kaltrav
Breeder:Kathy Turbett
Phone:(608) 253-6206
Available:4 month old black female
Housebroken, crate trained,
very social
Sire:Riverroad HavocFrom
Waggin Tail
Hips/Elbows: OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Optigen Clear/Normal
EIC:Clear
Dam:Chestnuthill Kaltrav Biscotti
Hips/Elbows: OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Optigen clear
EIC:Clear
Kennel:Kaltrav
Breeder:Kathy Turbett
Phone:(608) 253-6206
Whelped:February 16
Color:Black/males & females available
Sire:Cedarwoods Signature
Browning Copied
Hips/Elbows: OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Clear
Dam:Kaltravs Bermuda Sky
Hips:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Optigen Clear/Normal
EIC:Clear
Kennel:Four C Labs
Breeder:Gary Carlson
Phone:(815) 547-9991/(815) 621-1138
Due:May 4
Color:Chocolate
Sire:Four C Labs Bull Of The Woods
Hips/Elbows:Prelims Excellent
Eyes:Cerf/Optigen clear by parents
Dam:Four C Labs Lady Korv WC JH CGC
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent
Eyes:Cerf
Kennel:Nachusa Labradors
Breeder:Earl Thomas
Phone:(815) 440-3260
Whelped:April 18
Color:2 Black/8 Yellow
Sire:Summerlin’s RockyMountain
High RE, CD
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Heart:OFA Heart Echo Clear
Eyes:Cerf
EIC:Clear
Dam:U-GRCH UH Sonlights NachusaStorm Chaser SH
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Heart:OFA Heart Echo Clear
Eyes:Cerf
News Release
Dog Breeder, rescuers, and shelters:
Get on mailing list now for license application;
New law takes effect June 1
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130
MADISON – Wisconsin’s new law to protect dogs and the people who buy or adopt them has cleared its final hurdle and animal health authorities are gearing up to begin licensing some dog breeders and other businesses and groups involved in dog sales and adoptions.
The Legislature has approved ATCP 16, a rule specifying standards for animal care, the final step in enacting the law known as Wisconsin Act 90. It takes effect June 1.
“We have a long list of breeders and other organizations and individuals who have requested license applications to us since the law was first passed in 2009, and we’ll start with those,” said Dr. Yvonne Bellay, who oversees the new program for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
“If you know you’ll need a license and haven’t placed your name on that list, or you’re unsure, please call or email us. We can tell you if you’re exempt, or get an application to you if you need it. Anyone who knows of an operation that should be licensed can also contact us by phone or email, so we can follow up.”
To inquire about licensing or to be placed on the mailing list for applications, call 608-224-4872 or email .
Wisconsin Act 90 requires licensing and inspection for some dog selling/adopting operations, which had been almost entirely unregulated until now. It takes effect June 1.
Operations that will need licenses are:
• Dog breeders or breeding facilities selling at least 25 dogs a year from at least 3 litters
• Dog dealers selling at least 25 dogs a year in Wisconsin, even if the dealer lives in a different state
• Non-profit animal facilities that shelter at least 25 dogs a year, such as humane societies, rescue groups, and other animal shelter and welfare groups
• Animal control facilities that contract with a city, village, town or county
The law does not apply to anyone who sells, shelters or adopts out fewer than 25 dogs annually, sporting dog trainers, boarding facilities or pet owners.
The Department will begin mailing out license application materials about mid-April. Applicants will receive a temporary license until an inspector can visit their facilities to be sure they meet the licensing standards. Inspectors will work with them to correct any shortcomings, and they will then receive a permanent license if their facilities and animal care meet criteria.
Wisconsin Act 90 protects dogs and consumers who buy and adopt them. In addition to the licensing requirement, it also requires that dogs be examined by a veterinarian before they are sold or adopted, and prohibits sale of puppies younger than 7 weeks. The act directed the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to write an “administrative rule” that would spell out the requirements for kennels and other facilities and for care of dogs. This rule, called ATCP 16, received legislative approval March 21.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Breed Shows & Obedience Trials
5/27 IL Valley KC of Peoria Onofrio5/11
& 29
5/28 Corn Belt KC Onofrio5/11
& 30
6/4 Fox RiverValley KCRoy Jones5/18
& 5
6/11 Wheaton KCRoy Jones5/25
& 12
6/17 Little Ft.KC ofRoy Jones6/1
& 19 Waukegan
AGILITY
Smack-Dab’s Agility Club of Warrenville
May 28 & 29
1740 Quincy Ave., Naperville, IL
Closes: 5/11
Robert Olsen, Event Secretary
(630) 790-8426 -
Glenbard All Breed Obedience Club
June 4 & 5
1740 Quincy Ave., Naperville, IL
Closes: 5/18
Beth Elliott, Event Secretary
(847) 741-7229 -
SPECIALTIES
Greater Pittsburgh LRC
June 2 & 3, 2011
CoopersLakeCampground, Slippery Rock, PA
Website:
Closes: 5/18
Arden Shaw, Show Secretary
Judges: 6/2
Dogs & Intersex: Vonnie Russell (Hyspire)
Bitches & Non-Regular: Judy Heim (Hyspire)
Sweepstakes: Wendi Huttner
Judges: 6/3
Dogs & Intersex: Judy Heim
Bitches & Non-Regular: Vonnie Russell
Sweepstakes: Shannon Carlton
SCHEDULE OF POINTS
Effective May 11, 2011
Division 5
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
1PT / 2
PTS / 3
PTS / 4
PTS / 5 PTS
DOGS / 2 / 8 / 14 / 24 / 42
BITCHES / 2 / 10 / 18 / 34 / 65
Division 6
Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,Nebraska, Wisconsin
1PT / 2
PTS / 3
PTS / 4
PTS / 5 PTS
DOGS / 2 / 8 / 14 / 21 / 32
BITCHES / 2 / 12 / 21 / 34 / 57
Specialty Results
Clinton KC – WLRC Supported Entry
4/2:
BOB:CH. Kaltrav Caribbean Cruise JH
M. Henricks/C. Tripp/P. Kroll
BOW:Jagersbo Miss Suzy
K. Wiecha/E. Bergishagen
BOS:CH. Tande First Lady of Song
J. Cashman
WD:Tande Grand Finale
J. Cashman
RWD:Chestnut Hills Mr. Biggs JH
D. Thate
WB:Jagersbo Miss Suzy
K. Wiecha/E. Bergishagen
RWB:Cedar Springs C-Ya Later
Ally-Gator
L. Brown/M. Herburger
SelectCH. Figero Dafoz Herbu Zadora
Dog:J. Heim/L. DaRoss/V. Russell
SelectCH. Rushwind Queen Ann Lace
Bitch:at Dogwood
D. Leimbek
Best in Sweepstakes:
Clearcreek Bonaventure Three
Sheets To The Wind
E. Martin/T. Shearer
Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes:
Hoffmann’s Simple Kind of Man
R. Hoffmann/R. Hoffmann
4/3:
BOB:CH. Kaltrav Caribbean Cruise JH
M. Henricks/C. Tripp/P. Kroll
BOW:Chestnut Hills Mr. Biggs JH
D. Thate
BOS:CH. Tande First Lady of Song
J. Cashman
WD:Chestnut Hills Mr. Biggs JH
RWD:Lakewoods Sons of the Playboy
JH CD
K. Rude
WB:Charm Dashes for Gold N Glory
C. Moser
RWB:Kaltrav’s Linro Connemara Marble
K. Turbett
SelectCH. Camelot Plumtree Hunka
Dog:Burnin Fudge JH
R. Gussman
SelectCH. Rushwind Queen Ann Lace
Bitch:At Dogwood
D. Leimbek
LRC of the Potomac
4/12/15
BOB:Tabatha’s Pristine
C. Heidl
BOW:Belquest Marie Claire at
Waterberry
R. Howard
BOS:GCH Danbridge Henry J
M. Meewes
WD:Epoch’s Captain Kidd
C. Skiba
RWD:Sunnydaze Running Across
the Miles
A. Brown
WB:Belquest Marie Claire at
Waterberry
RWB:Danbridge Ring in the New
M. Meewes
SelectCH. Hyspire Texas Hold Em
Dog:J. Heim/V. Russell/L. DaRoss
SelectGCH Blackwing Izzy
Bitch:M. Hamilton
Best in Sweepstakes:
Nipntuck Outlaw
R. Jack
Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes:
Casbar’s A Hart Act to Follow
D. Ammerman
HIT: (4/12)
Paradoc’s Edna UD TD RA JH OM1
M. Warner
HIT: (4/13)
Paradoc’s Edna UD TD RA JH OM1
M. Warner
HIT: (4/14)
Paradocs Five Oaks Wilma
M. Warner
HC:
Paradoc’s Edna UD TD RA JH OM1
M. Warner
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