TRIANGLE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA
2008 Officers:
President:Chuck Dasnoit
Vice-PresidentKelly Harrison
Secretary:Cathy Whitaker
Treasurer:Lynn Michael
Board Members:Elizabeth Sandling, Bob Jordan, Dianne Hawes
Newsletter Editor:Linda Nicholas
E-mail:
Membership Chairman: Shauna Dasnoit
E-mail:
This is the official publication of the Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Club of NC, and is published at least quarterly in the interests of the club members. Articles of interest to sheltie owners will be accepted for publication; views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the club members or the club itself.
Membership information: Annual dues for an individualare $10.00. Dues are payable to the Treasurer when submitting an application or in December for the following year.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the second Thursday at 7:00 PM, usually in the homes of members. Meeting locations, dates, and directions are published in the newsletter for your convenience.
Advertising is accepted for the publication, at a rate of $5.00 per page. Ads can be sent to the Editor with the appropriate fee.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Thursday May 8, 2008: 7:00 p,m. at the home of Cathy Whitaker’s house
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tattoo Clinic at the home of Dianne Hawes,
There will be a Nancy Mantlo tattoo clinic at Dianne’s house house on May 17. Price will be $15 per dog most likely.
Anyone who has dogs to bring should contact Dianne by May 1 to let me know how many, so that she can tell Nancy and she then will let you know what time to come.
CAMP FOR KIDS & DOGS AT SHADOWHILLS:
Don’t’ forget we host this wonderful camp in the summer. Go to for more information. The kids have a blast and learn and so do the dogs!!
Breeder's Symposium
Presented by the American Kennel Club and
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Hosted by North CarolinaStateUniversity -
College of Veterinary Medicine
Saturday, May 31, 2008 and Sunday, June 1, 2008
Register Now!
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 2007
Meeting called to order by the President at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes of the February meeting were read. Motion made by Barbara Thompson to accept them as read, seconded by Bob Jordan, unanimously passed.
President’s Report: Nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report: Nothing to report.
Treasurer’s Report: We had a beginning balance in of $7,755.86 with income from dues and of $115 and no expenses leaving us with an ending balance of $7,870.86
Committees:
No committee reports.
Old Business:
2008 Specialty:
- Chuck will be the show chairman this year.
- We have obedience/rally judges.
- We still need sweeps judges.
- Dianne made a motion that Mike Fine be asked to be our photographer again this year. Dianne will make sure we have a contract. Linda seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. Dianne will give us his response at the next meeting.
- Barbara Thompson made a motion that we have a performance trophy chairman this year. Shauna seconded and the motion was unanimously passed.
- Entry fees will be discussed at the April meeting.
Objective Evaluation Seminar: Dianne made a motion that we put off hosting this seminar until 2009 and that we ask Julie for a date in August. Motion was seconded by Chuck and unanimously passed.
AKC Requirements: Frank will talk with Kelly to identify events that will help us meet the AKC requirements necessary to have our 2009 specialty approved.
Title Plaques: Cathy made a motion to modify the requirements to earn a club plaque. To be aligned with our membership requirements, 1 service would be required (in addition to meeting attendance and dues being current) rather than 2 services. Motion seconded by Bob, approved by 10 members with two members abstaining. Barbara Thompson made a motion that further discussion of plaque requirements be tabled until a future meeting. Frank seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
New Business:
2009 Calendars: Lynn received the application for next year’s calendars. Lynn will be asked to order 100.
Motion made by Barbara Thompson, seconded by Bob to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Attending: Chuck Dasnoit, Cathy Whitaker, Barbara Thompson, Dianne Hawes, Shauna Dasnoit, Teena Davis, Bob Jordan, Alison Parr, Stephanie Dasnoit, Sandra Hellberg, Frank Fletcher, Krys Messer and Linda Nicholas.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD April 11, 2008
Minutes of Meeting
April 10, 2008
Meeting called to order by the President at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes of the March meeting were read. Motion made by Bob Jordan to accept them as read, seconded by Krys Messer, unanimously passed.
President’s Report: President shared the highlights of the April Board meeting. Shauna Dasnoit has been appointed by the board to be the membership chairman. The show committee will take part in an AKC show committee education session before this year’s specialty. The club will participate in the AKC’s Responsible Dog Owner Day in September. Need a club member to chair this event.
Secretary’s Report: Nothing to report.
Treasurer’s Report: We had a beginning balance in of $7,870.86 with income from dues of $10 and no expenses leaving us with an ending balance of $7,880.86
Committees:
Membership: Cay and Bruce Ireland made application for Regular membership. Application was approved.
Old Business:
2008 Specialty:
- Dianne contacted Mike Fine about being our photographer again this year. He said he was available. Krys will send a proposed contract to Dianne to send on to him (our past terms have been a $50 retainer and one night’s lodging). He also asked to be considered as a sweeps judge for this show. It was decided we would discuss sweeps judges at a future meeting.
- Sandra Helberg will be the Performance Trophy chairman.
- We will accept on-line entries this year.
- Lynn & Cathy will co-chair the performance events.
- Shauna will be the raffle chairman.
- Krys will do the catalog and advertising.
- Entry fees for 2008 are as follows:
First entry of a dog$26
Second entry, BBE, Veterans$18
Sweeps$8
Juniors are free unless this
is their only entry$8
The fee for a second entry of the same dog in obedience or rally will be at the same fee as the first entry, $26.
Title Plaques: For 2007 all who have earned titles and sent their form into Chuck will receive plaques. Guidelines will be put together and distributed shortly for 2008 plaques.
New Business:
Policy Manual: Krys suggested creating a policy manual to cover such things as requirements for plaques, annual voting for judges, etc. Policies could be created by the Board and/or the membership and changed without having to re-write the by-laws and constitution. All in attendance agreed with this suggestion.
CGC Test: Tentatively we can host a CGC test at Puckerbrush dog training at the end of the summer. Cathy will work with the owner of Puckerbrush and a CGC tester to set a firm date and times.
June Meeting: Krys offered to host a June meeting as a puppy social or with a presentation. She will check her calendar to see about having the meeting on a Saturday.
2009 Specialty Judges: Chuck read the list of judges he received from club members. That list was narrowed down to those shown below:
Carl Skinner (Homewood)
Patty Skinner (Homewood)
Yvonne DeFreitas (Krystalyn)
Jan Haderlie (Sumersong)
Peggy Haderlie (Sumersong)
Jo Virdon (Loyal)
It was decided by the members present that an e-mail will be sent to all members eligible to vote (snail mail for those without e-mail) asking them to indicate their top four choices and rank them in choice order—first to fourth. Cathy will send this out and ask that responses be sent to Krys by May 1, 2008.
Motion made by Lynn, seconded by Bob to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Attending: Chuck Dasnoit, Cathy Whitaker, Shauna Dasnoit, Bob Jordan, Sandra Hellberg, Krys Messer, Elizabeth Sandling, Pat Wallace, Lynn Michael, Irena Pukla, and Karl Pukle
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BRAGS
Shauna & Chuck Dasnoit, Laurendel
Break out thechampagne, it's nowCh Laurendel's All That!
Our biblack Sophie finished today with a 4pt specialty win under Robert Piccorillo.
Laurendels Ambitionis the proud mommy of 3 boys &2 girls sired by CH Southwinds Dispense As Written.
And a BIG human brag: We'd like to announce the birth of Jackson Wood, born to Stephanie Dasnoit and Brian Wood on May 1st at 5:28 pm! He's a big 7 lbs, 8 oz and 20.8 inches.
Alton Fleming, Winsong
Shelhaven Game On, "Ian" was 1st in 9-12 month Futurity and 2nd in 9-12 month Regular class sable/white. Thank you for all the kind remarks about"Ian". I want to also thank Nick and Joel for showing "Ian" so well.
Tammy Alden and Polly Brolin, Coastal:
Coastal Brags:
Mom and I had a VERY good ASSA National!! Coastal's Second Chance (owned by Kathy Rutter) placed in her 12-18 Futurity class, handled by Karen Munster. Tabby is a Player x Bubbles daughter.
Coastal Wyndsong's Continental Cruiser (owned by Deborah Luper) placed 2nd in Open Sable. Cruiser is a Chevy son, and only needs one 3 point Major to finish!! But, we were really celebrating when Tanner (BPISS Coastal Wintercreek Island Tan -13 pts, both Specialty Majors) won first place in the Open Sable class handled beautifully by Aleta Canady...what a thrill to have 1st & 2nd place in such a nice class!! Then, on Saturday, Tanner's sire (Ch Coastal Wintercreek Mas Tequila) made it to the final cut in Breed!! Julie Desy really made Buzz shine!!
Coastal's Spring Fling (a Memo daughter) did not place, but...wow...did we ever get LOTS of compliments on this typey little bitch!!!
The most fun was the time we spent with old & new friends though!! Can't wait til next year!!!
Jennifer Tuttle, Fairway
Fairway One Under Par "Birdie" took WB for her first Major, owner handled, at the Piedmont Kennel Club April 5th. This takes her to 5 pts and 1 Major.
To make the day even sweeter, her daughter, Fairway High Maintenance, "Barbie" won the Major Reserve.
This little 7month old girl has been quite busy. She has been shown only 2 weekends and then at National. So far, she has 1 Best in Sweepstakes --GCSSC, 2 Major Reserves, 1 Reserve, 2 Best Puppy in Breed with a Group 1 Puppy and a Group 3 Puppy. Then at National, under Ellen Worthington, she made the cut in the 6-9month s&w class. We are very excited about both our girls.
Krys Messer, Echowyn
Just a small brag. Mimi, Can Ch Echowyn Remember Me, bred by Krys Messer, owned by Simone Rudolph was 3rd in the Open Black class at the National. Mimi is going to spend some time with Sunway pursuing her American championship.
Sandra Hellberg:
Sandyhill's Against the Odds a.k.a. Vinny- got his MACH4 at the Dog Owner's Training Club of Lycnhburg's agility trial on 4/27 inVA with 2 second placements.
Wistwin Sandyhill's Go 4 Broke a.k.a. Bryce, got an open FAST agility leg with a 3rd place at the same trial as Vinny.
Cathy Whitaker:
Schatzie went three for three at the Tarheel, starting and finishing her Rally Excellent title.
Dianne Hawes, Wistwin
Wistwin Soleil “Sunny” won back to back shows in Rhode Island for her first two points shown by her owner, Janet Whalen.
Jane Hammett & Don Bright, Shadow Hills:
Shadow Hill's Dot Com and Shadow Hill's Bluegrass picked up several
points on the Tar Heel circuit including major wins(for both)
Shadow Hill's Bluegrass won the Charlotte SS Specialty under Linda
Moore for his 2nd major with Ashley handling him.
Shadow Hill's Blueprint was Runner up in Sweeps at the Charlotte SS
Specialty(7 months) and the Gr. Baltimore SS Specialty(barely 6
months).
Shadow Hill's Bluegrass won Winners Dog all 3 days in Perry Ga.
Shadow Hill's Dot Com won Winners bitch the day she was entered in
Perry Ga.
Shadow Hill's Polaris was proud of all his kids at the 2008 National
in GreeleyColorado for placing so well in their classes.
Lynn Michael, Michaelynn
Joe Michaelynn Macho Man got2 legs on his CDX title in Raleigh and finished his Rally Advanced title and got a leg on his Excellent Rally.Then 2 weeks later in Fayetteville, he finished his CDX and finished his Rally Excellent.In the ribbons every time he qualified. That is two obedience titles and 3 Rally titles since our Specialty Show!! So now we will be showing two boys in Utility later this year,that’s a lot to challenge myself with.
Pam Harmon, Nandina
Nandina Shelties had a really good weekend at the Carolina Classic UKC event in Hickory, NC in March. Both Racer and his daughter Samantha were able to garner their Ch Titles. Plus, on Sunday Samantha went BOB over 2 Ch's and 1 GRCH thus ranking her 7th in the breed with UKC. Samantha also picked up a Group 2placement. Thank you for allowing us to sharewith you
Barbara Thompson, Barwoods:
Ch Grandgables Boy Oh Boy will be at stud at Barwood until further notice.
Cay Ireland, Ireland:
China x Musashi news - litter of 6
1 tri girl
4 tri boys
1 blue boy, All doing well
Pat Wallace
My brag is from March 14-16--at the Danville, VA Kennel Club's AKC Agility Trial, Maui (MACH Wallaces' Maui Honeymoon CD AXP AJP CGC) had a perfect score for the weekend, qualifying cleanly in all six runs and winning first place in each for 12" Preferred.
EVENTS OTHER PLACES/CORRESPONDENCE
BLUE RIDGE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB presents a two-day seminar July 26 & 27, 2008, BASIC GENETICS FOR BREEDERS by Kim Schive
Kim Schive of Foxglove Shelties is a prominent breeder, owner-handler and AKC-approved judge. She has bred and owned Register of Merit winners in both sexes. She has taught statistics, experimental design and other subjects at Harvard, Boston, and GallaudetUniversities and she currently writes about mathematics and medicine for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kim has also written about genetics for Shetland Sheepdog magazines.
Do you have questions about genetics and breeding?
- Should I inbreed, linebreed or outcross? What are the potential benefits and risks?
- What breeding strategies can I use to improve structure, temperament or control size?
- Why does that mediocre stud dog consistently sire puppies better than himself while my specialty-winning bitch has yet to produce a puppy even close to her quality?
- A genetic problem showed up in a dog of my breeding. What do I do now?
This seminar will answer these questions and more. It will provide you with the basic and advanced genetic concepts every breeder needs and will help you build the solid framework of genetic knowledge you need to get the breeding results you want. Breeding good dogs is more than a matter of luck. There are rules, and even your dogs follow them!
Cost: $85 for the two-day seminar
Where: Best Western Hotel and ConferenceCenter, Leesburg, VA
(See map and directions below)
When: July 26 and 27, 2008
Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Program runs from 10:00 – 4:00 both days. Refreshments will be provided. Preregistration is requested, as handouts will be provided for all attendees.
There will be a RAFFLE!
Directions from PA, Frederick, MD and points north: From Frederick, MD, take 340/15 South to 15 South (left exit) toward Leesburg. When approaching Leesburg, stay in left lane onto Route 15 Bypass toward Warrenton. *** From Rt 15 Bypass, exit onto ROUTE 7 BUSINESS WEST. From Rt 7, hotel is first building on right.
Directions from Washington, DC– From Capital Beltway (I-495), take Dulles Toll Road/Greenway (requires a credit card) to its end at Leesburg. Exit on 15 North (Bypass). Follow from *** above.
Directions from Winchester and points west – Take Route 7 to Leesburg. After stoplight at Sycolin Rd, take exit for Route 7 Business West and follow *** as above.
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I wish to attend the Kim Schive seminar in Leesburg, VA:
Enclosed is a check to BRSSC for $85.00
Name ______E-mail address ______
Address: ______Phone: ______
My breed is: ______
Mail with check to Blue Ridge SSC to Geri Mercer, 45419Persimmon Lane, Sterling, VA20165
For more information call 703-444-3734. E-mail
SPECIFIC REQUESTS – If you have a specific genetics related issue you would like to discuss, let
us know.______
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August 16 & 17, 200: 8 Obedience Seminar With LORI DROUIN in Roanoke, VA
Proudly Presents an Obedience Seminar With
LORI DROUIN
August 16 & 17, 2008
Roanoke, VA
Lori Drouin has been involved in performance obedience for 35 years. Her six Shelties have earned 2 OTCH, 1 UDX, 6 UD and 1 CDX titles. Her current obedience dog has his CD and RN and is working in agility. She has also achieved a UD and a CD on 2 Norwegian Elkhounds and a CD with Dog World Award scores on a Dalmatian and an Australian Shepherd. Lori has instructed all levels of classes for the Oakland Dog Training Club for over 11 years and is privileged to have contributed to the success of students with “non-traditional” obedience breeds. These breeds include a Lhasa Apso, St. Bernard, Siberian Huskies and a Pharaoh Hound. Lori enjoys the challenges of dog training and teaching dog performance skills. Her seminars come with high regards and recommendations from all over the US. Lori is an AKC Novice judge and a columnist for “Front and Finish” magazine. Lori lives in Fall River Mills, CA.
For more information: Mitzi Tinaglia, #540 353- 5013,
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Correstpondence rom Cathy Wojcik, Shetland Sheepdog of Western New York:
Dear Sheltie Fancier:
The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Western New York, Inc. is pleased to announce their upcoming 13th and 14th Independent Specialty Shows. These will be held on Saturday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 8th 2008, at the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 12690 Million Dollar Highway, Albion, NY 14411.
Judges for the shows will be:
SATURDAYSUNDAY
Sweepstakes:Mrs. Joann PaveySweepstakes:Mr. Terry Pavey