Brillo Bulletin

Brillo Bulletin A publication of the Suncoast GWP Club of Mid-Florida

A Message From the President

Articles- Pg 3- Should you own a GWP? Pg 7- Fingerprint Pg 16- Grooming a GWP

Every Issue- Pg 14- Treasurer Report Pg 18- Meet a Member Pg 21- Kudos

Results- Pg 5- Suncoast A Match Results Pg 8- Member National Results Pg 13- Suncoast Hunt Test Results

Brillo Bulletin Winter 2012

Another issue of the Brillo Bulletin is upon us. I genuinely look forward to every issue. However, as someone who enjoys being entertained, I am always disappointed that we have so few contributions from our members in terms of experiences, articles, candid photos, etc. Surely you must have a funny story, a memory, a Kodak moment that you wish to share? As I look over the current content, I see ads, ads and more ads. However, these same ads will appear in our parents club’s quarterly Wire News so I feel like I am getting a mini preview of that publication rather than anything unique. While accomplishments in the show ring and other competitive venues, as well as who is breeding what, are worthy of our publication, I feel they are a very impersonal glimpse into our world of wires. I see so much cool stuff posted on Facebook by our members – opinions, personal thoughts and experiences, funny photos. This is what I desire of our publication. Our members are the coolest bunch of Wire owners out there, and I’d like to get to know you better. Please share anything and everything. I’d love to read about it in the next Brillo.

Belinda DeLaby, President

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Will this breed fit into your lives? Let's see. The first thing I want people to know about this breed is that it is a high-energy breed. They need exercise, the more the better. If you think a 30 minute walk, once a day is adequate exercise, don't get a German Wirehaired Pointer. Adequate exercise for a GWP will include a good, hard hour run at least once or twice a week. Daily exercise will keep both you and the dog happier. This is a thinking breed, they need a job, something to keep their brains engaged in the right direction. If you don't give them something to keep them occupied, they will find something to do, and you probably won't appreciate their choices very much.

If you don't like the outdoors, don't get a German Wirehaired Pointer. This is an honest to goodness hunting dog! Their instincts will tell them to hunt. They may hunt your cat, the birds at your feeder or the squirrels in your back yard. They love to pull moles out of the lawn, frogs out of the pond and snakes out of the garden, and If they can catch these critters, they may bring them to you as a gift or they may dispatch them. If you are faint of heart in these matters, this will not be the breed for you. Hunting is their heritage, it's in their blood, it is what they have been bred to do.

If you want a "sometimes dog", a dog that will go lie down and nap or entertain themselves in the yard without you, don't get a German Wirehaired Pointer. This is a breed that needs to be with their people. They are not happy being left out of whatever you are doing. If you don't like a dog that follows you everywhere, needs to be in the bathroom with you or must sit next to your chair, you will not be happy with this breed. Teaching a GWP to be alone, in their crate or in a kennel is a must when they are young. But don't expect to keep them this way for extended periods of time, not if you want a well-adjusted dog. The GWP is a breed that is extremely loyal to its family. They were originally developed to protect hearth and home, and these instincts are still there. They are naturally protective of what they deem is theirs and this will include your house, your car, your yard and your children.

If you are an immaculate housekeeper with white rugs and dirt annoys you, don't get a German Wirehaired Pointer. That beard that makes people fall in love with them as puppies can carry an amazing amount of dirt, food and water. I have never met a German Wirehair

that didn't have to clean its beard after eating, and their favorite place to do that is on the carpeting or the couch. A good GWP coat will shed most dirt and debris, but it will collect some outdoor stuff and this will be brought into your home, and deposited wherever they lie down.

If you are a truly kind hearted soul who hates to see dogs disciplined, and can't bear to correct puppies, don't get a German Wirehaired Pointer. GWP's are a very smart breed, but this also gets them into trouble. Most

By: Bernee Brawn

Should you own a GWP

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By: Bernee Brawn

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of them can be stubborn, and most of them would rather do things their own way rather than your way. As youngsters they must learn that” NO” means NO! You must be more determined than they are and you must have eyes in the back of your head to watch them all of the time. They have to learn that your shoes belong to you, not them! They also should know that whatever you give them to play with is actually yours and you are only lending it to them. They must learn to respect you, your family and your

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If you don't have a good strong high fence, you probably should not own a German Wirehaired Pointer. Remember, this is a working dog, a hunting dog, and they may wander if not kept in check. Their noses and natural curiosity can lead them away from home if given the chance. GWP's are a very athletic breed, and they can jump a 6’ fence from a stand still if they choose. They will find a hole in a fence if there is one, they can dig and they can climb. If they decide they are getting out, they will. Normally, they don't want to run away and will end up at your front door, but out they will be.

If you are not a hunter, should you own a GWP? Lots of people who don’t hunt own this breed and have had very long, happy, successful relationships with them. However, these owners have found ways to keep their dogs exercised both physically and mentally. In addition to hunting and structured field events, Wires enjoy Agility, Obedience, Fly Ball, hiking, jogging…………….anything that is a team effort!

German Wirehaired Pointers are extremely loyal to their families, are very intelligent and learn quickly, have a wonderful sense of humor, make excellent companions in the house or in the field and are a relatively healthy breed. A very “people oriented” breed for “dog oriented” people!

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The Suncoast GWP Club had our first AKC th in Lakeland FL after the Sara Bay Kennel Club -Meyer as our judge and appreciate her time and help with the juniors. We also want to thank all the members who stayed all day at the show in order to hold this match, without your help this club and our participation in AKC events would not be possible. We also want to thank Tina Whitmore and Marion Hancock for the great food and cupcakes.

POINTERS (GERMAN WIREHAIRED). BBE Dogs 1/OS 13 Afterhours Reece Flying Solo. SR69770001. 06-13-11 By GCh. Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here Afterhours Make a Wish

Owner: Christine Whitmore, Angela Johnson, Alexis Chism, Citra, FL 32130. Breeder: Christine Whitmore, Angela Johnson, Alexis Chism.

POINTERS (GERMAN WIREHAIRED ). Puppy, 6 to 9 Months Bitches 1 10 Reece Afterhour RKM Tempest Win One For The Gipper. SR69398201. 08-24-11 By Ch Lauwyns Cassio Piece of Cake - Ch J an J Afterhours Dana JH

Owner: Kathy Marks, Angela Johnson, Christine Whitmore, Belinda DeLaby, Lakeland FL 32113. Breeder: Michael Johnson, Angela Johnson, Christine Whitmore.

POINTERS (GERMAN WIREHAIRED). BBE Bitches 1/BOM 12 Afterhours Best of Both Worlds. SR 63145802. 06-24-10 By Ch Afterhours Stormin Norman GCh Afterhours Cute As A Button JH

Owner: Alexis Chism, Allison Chism, Christi Chism., Reddick, FL Breeder: Alexis Chism, Allison Chism, Christi Chism.

POINTERS (GERMAN WIREHAIRED). American Bred 1 14 Afterhours Annie Oakley of Reece. SR 50178401. 04-25-08 By Ch Weidenhugel Merlin V Nico CD MH Ch. Afterhours Once In A Lifetime JH

Owner: Linda Medlock & Beth Carter & Cristi Chism., Reddick, FL Breeder: Micheal Johnson & Angie Johnson & Christi Chism.

POINTERS (GERMAN WIREHAIRED). Open Bitches 1 16 Heywire Looks Like Almond Joy at Reece SR 61537107. 03-05-10 By GCH Ripsnorter's Mt View Lookout - Ch Heywire N Cedrbrk Justa 'Pon A Time

Owner: Joni Cornell & Angela Johnson & Audrey Meinke., Indian Lake Estates, FL 338557686. Breeder: Judy Cheshire & Doug Ljungren & Bernee Brawn.

3 18 Afterhours Like a Movie Star SR 36744102. 08-20-06 By CH Afterhours Dealers Choice JH-Afterhours Odyssey Commotion

Owner: Christine Whitmore & Christi Chism, Citra, FL 338557686. Breeder: Christine Whitmore, Chuck & Judy Parietti.

2 20 Afterhours ADPG Hey There Delilah SR63182101. 06-22-10 By Ch ADPG The Patriot MH JH-Afterhours Make a Wish

Owner: Mike Thomas & Christine Whitmore, Citra, FL 338557686. Breeder: Christine Whitmore, Danielle Gerbert.

Alexis and Miley winning Best of Match

Suncoast GWPC A Match Results

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On a recent trip to visit my good friend and mentor Maurice Lindley, we had occasion to do some chatting under the big oak in his training field. Often, conversation will turn to preserving style throughout the breaking process of a bird dog. During the breaking process, some trainers will undoubtedly leave a “fingerprint” or trademark on the dog. I remember Mo once saying that he could tell who broke a dog by the

“fingerprint” they left on the dog. It could be something subtle or it could be something very obvious, but the point was it was there. Something was taken from the dog during the process.

In time, I began to see this analogy of “fingerprints” as a good one. A thief is someone who takes something from someone else without their permission. A thief will often leave fingerprints indicating his/her crime. We often want to get back things that are stolen from us.

I see a lot of good dogs on the ground at field trials. As my experience grows as a trainer and competitor in this venue, I find myself looking more and more for

these fingerprints. Most of them are all over what we call “style” in our pointing dogs. Some are more obvious than others. From the dog who looks like a dish rag on point with zero style and intensity, to the slight tail drop when the handler walks in front to flush. Both of these indicate a thief has come and taken something from the dog. In order to break a dog, we MUST take something from it. Usually it is the desire to chase (and with a certain GWP named Jolee, a desire to kill…lol). Or do we?

A poor thief leaves his fingerprints all over the crime scene and his actions will come back to haunt him. A good thief will leave few prints, but a seasoned detective might be able to spot them. A great thief is an expert at erasing those fingerprints and leaving little to no evidence that he has come and taken anything.

I think I am on my way to becoming a good thief, but I desire to be a great thief. But then I ask myself -“Are there really any GREAT thieves?” If there are no fingerprints, then has there been a crime? At this point, did we take something from the dog without permission or did it willingly give it to

By: Belinda DeLaby

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Suncoast GWPC Hunt Test Match Results

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Balance as of October 27, 2011 $1,997.33

Outflows: Match Ribbons 59.45

HT Ribbons 45.33

Insurance 600.00

T-Shirts 85.20 $1,207.35

Inflows: Dues (Witt, Isom) 70.00

Match Entries 27.00

Balance as of March 9, 2012 $1,304.35

Memo:

Account payable: $65.

To Marion (reimburse AKC HT application fee $15. and $50. Gift cards for HT judges). Monies remain in club account for time being.

To date, I have received no HT entry fees and only some Match entry fees. Detailed accounting available. I do not know how this has been handled in the past.

Respectfully submitted,

Marion Hancock

Suncoast GWPC Treasurer Report

Club Officers President

Belinda DeLaby [email protected]

Vice-President Erika Brown

[email protected]

Secretary Angie Johnson

[email protected]

Treasurer Marion Hancock

[email protected]

Board Member Christi Chism

[email protected]

Board Member Maryanna Cox-Herrington [email protected]

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Don’t forget to become an official member of the Suncoast German Wirehaired Pointer Club. As a member you receive many benefits:

Family/Individual Associate/Junior • Voting Rights • Involvement in Club Activities (Fall Festival

and etc.) • Receive our newsletter Brillo Bulletin. ( The

Brillo Bulletin is e-mailed to approx. 350 GWP Owners and Pointing Dog Fanciers)

• Free Classifieds and Litter Announcements in Brillo Bulletin

• Free Kudos in Brillo Bulletin • Free listing on Suncoast Website

www.SuncoastGWP.com • 10% Discount and Specials on certain club

items • VIP e-mails (receive information first

concerning the Club, GWPCA activity, AKC activity, GWPCA National reminders, and etc.)

• Support the GWP Breed in the Southeast US.

• Involvement in Club Activities (Fall Festival and etc.)

• Receive our newsletter Brillo Bulletin. (The Brillo Bulletin is e-mailed to approx. 350 GWP owners and Pointing Dog Fanciers)

• Free Brags in Brillo Bulletin • Free listing on Suncoast Website

www.SuncoastGWP.com • 5% Discount and Specials on certain club items • VIP e-mails (receive information first

concerning the Club, GWPCA activity, AKC activity, GWPCA National reminders, and etc.)

• Support the GWP Breed in the Southeast US.

Current Member List To view full contact information for members go to www.SuncoastGWP.com *New Members are in Bold. Welcome to the Club. Chuck Bettinson & Diane Smolen – Florida Heidi Baumbarger – South Carolina Bernee Brawn – Pennsylvania Al Brazdzionis - Connecticut Josh & Erika Brown – Georgia Judy Cheshire – North Carolina Allison & Alexis Chism – Florida (Junior) Steve & Christi Chism – Florida Joni Cornell - Florida Billy & Deb Darby – South Carolina Belinda DeLaby – Florida Jann DeLaby – Florida (Junior) William & Kathy Doyle - North Carolina Dale & Shelia Dreger – Florida Amber Duff - Georgia Misty Elmore – Florida Larry Evans – South Carolina Bryan & Robin Fobbus - Georgia Earl Fowls – Georgia Loy & Julie Gentry – Georgia Marion Hancock & Bob Wickes – Florida Rhonda Haukoos - Iowa George & Maryanna Herrington – Florida Randy & Cathy Hoffman – South Carolina Jack & Margie Howard – South Carolina Jim & Carolyn Isom - Illinois

Mike & Angie Johnson – Florida Seth Johnson – Florida (Junior) Larry & Pamella Kincaid – Virginia Charlie Kissinger – Pennsylvania Kata Kobli - Maryland Bob & Kathy Marks – Florida Francis & Diane Marsh – California Marian McKeever – Florida Sue McKeever & John Quattroch. – Florida Linda Medlock & Beth Carter – North Carolina Audrey Meinke - Connecticut Marty Mueller – Florida Don & Robin Padgett – South Carolina Pete & Norma Paduch – New York Diane Philibert & Mark Rosenblat – Florida Barry & Mindi Rogers – Florida Bruce Ross Debbie Smith – North Carolina Megan Smith – South Carolina Betty Stroh – Florida Mike Thomas & DiAnn Templeman – Florida Courtney Vogel-Bastian - Wisconsin Deb Wadsworth – South Carolina Walt & Tina Whitmore – Florida Diane Wise - Minnesota Jim & Helen Witt - Ohio

Suncoat GWPC Membership

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A Grooming Primer for the GWP By: Judy Cheshire

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The wirehaired coat on a GWP is, perhaps, the breed’s most distinctive feature. The dogs were originally bred to be all-purpose hunting companions, finding fur and feather on varied terrain, and retrieving in water and on land. The top coat should be harsh and flat-lying, even somewhat water repellent. The correct coat doesn’t curl or “open up” after a day in the water, the way a terrier coat might, because the nature of the coat is different from that of a terrier. The softer undercoat changes with the seasons, becoming dense in the cold fall and winter months, and shedding out or thinning during the warmer spring and summer. The head coat is naturally closer fitting, while the coat around the shoulders and over the coup tends to be slightly thicker than the rest of the body coat. Furnishings should be moderate length and wiry enough to protect sensitive areas from sharp branches, thorns and burrs. Furnishings that are too profuse and soft only counteract their original purpose by attracting dirt and debris.

The following is an outline on how to groom a GWP. Is it certainly not an “end-all” or the only way it can be done, but rather a basic guide to follow for the average dog. There are many variations on coat in both amount and texture. Therefore, you can use only what you feel applies to your dog.

Besides a good comb and brush, there are two basic tools that are useful. The first is a medium-toothed terrier stripping knife, used primarily for taking down top coat (examples are Twinco, MacKnyfe, Gately and Pearson). The second is a fine toothed rake for removing unwanted undercoat (Hauptner Real is one brand). A good time to begin working your dog’s coat is when it is “blown”. It will look unkempt and scraggly and lift up in strange directions instead of lying flat. At the same time, the furnishings will usually look limp rather than standoffish and sometimes the beard and eyebrows appear bleached out. Now is the time to take the entire body coat down from head to the tail, including the hindquarters, leaving only the eyebrows, beard, chest and leg furnishings. Hold the stripping tool in your palm, grab the dog’s skin above the area you are working on in order to give yourself some traction. Proper stripping will never hurt a wirehaired coat, it will encourage better growth and correct texture. If you find this job difficult, it can be spread out over several days’ time.

The next step is to take care of the primary work in the furnishings. Comb the feathering on the dog’s legs up and out to the sides. The coat here need not be profuse, only protective. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out any hair that is long or limp. The furnishings should be short enough and have enough texture to stand off the leg a bit to catch burrs and debris without injuring the dog. Pull any discolored or overly long hair form the beard and eyebrows in the same way. Pull only a small amount at a time to avoid overdoing it. Fine finishing and blending will come later. Keep the coat on the cheeks short, leaving everything inside an imaginary line from the outside corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth and remove any long hair from the ear leather, leaving one a fringe if you desire. Now look at the dog from the front. Chest furnishing should not extend from shoulder to shoulder, like a skirt, as it will distract from the dog’s movement. They should begin at the sternum and extend down between the dog’s forelegs and blend into the hair on the underside of the chest.

After this initial stripping job is done, just brush your dog to stimulate the coat and use the fine-toothed tool to rake out any blown or dead undercoat every other week. Don’t pull with this took, just rake through the coat to remove any hair that’s ready to easily come out. In about six weeks, the coat should be looking just about right. When it looks its best to you, that’s the time to start “rolling” or rotating the coat. This means to pull off a small amount of top coat at staggered intervals so that there is always fresh wiry coat coming in to replace the blown or dead hair.

Every week or two, depending on your dog’s coat, its length and how fast it grows, pull a scant layer off the entire body. You only want to ‘top’ the coat, not take it all the way down. There are certain areas on the dog that you always want to remain short, such as the underside of the neck, from behind the beard to the

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sternum, the hindquarters when looking at the dog from rear and to some extent, the point of shoulder. Keep these flatwork areas in mind when you do your weekly grooming. Continued brushing and raking as before as well as topping the body coat every so often to keep it in shape. Leg furnishings, eyebrows and beard should be picked through bi-monthly to remove any dead hairs.

Head: The coat on the top of the skull should be close fitting. Pull out any excess hair at the stop so that each eyebrow is distinct. Shape the eyebrows by pulling stray hairs with your thumb and forefinger in the direction they grow, leaving them longest at the inside corner of the eye. Never scissor them! The beard may be tidied in the same manner as the eyebrows, cleaning away the hair around the corners of the mouth back to the ear. Ear fringe may or may not be left on at your discretion, but the ear leather should be kept fairly close.

Neck and Shoulders: The neck and shoulders should carry a wiry coat that blends into the rest of the body. There should be a smooth flow from the short length of the skull to the moderate length of the back coat. From the point of the shoulder to the elbow it can be a bit shorter, so that the coat doesn’t “fly” when the dog moves. The throat, from the chin behind the beard to the top of the sternum, should be close.

Front Legs: The tuft at the elbow is removed, as well as excess hair around the wrist or at the top of the leg where it meets the shoulder. In other words, the leg furnishings should be fairly uniform from top to bottom. Also, remember that many good-coated dogs don’t need their furnishings trimmed, because they don’t grow in excess.

Back and Hindquarters: The body coat should be dense and flat-lying without hiding the outline of the dog. Blend the coat over the croup into the tail. The tail should be well covered but not ‘bushy’ nor should it have any feathering hanging from it. Blunt the end of the tail with a scissor or thinning shear. Remove any unwanted feathering from the back of the leg and the hock, while blending the furnishings on the front of the knee into the coat on the dog’s hindquarters.

Underside: While leaving some furnishings on the brisket and under the chest, the underside of the dog should taper to the tuckup, making it apparent.

Feet: Any long hair around and between the pads may be scissored. Trim nails regularly.

A Grooming Primer for the GWP- pg 2 By: Judy Cheshire

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Meet the Member Erika Brown

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1. How Long Have You Been In Wires? Josh, my husband and I have been in Wires for 5 years

2. How or Why did you get into Wires? In college I had a rescue dog named Fred. He was the cutest and ugliest little dog wrapped up in one. After we got married we wanted a bigger dog, but we had fallen in love with Fred’s beard and eyebrows. We both knew people with sporting dogs and we were drawn the versatility they had to offer. Most of all, we wanted something with a beard. After lots of research and talking to people, we landed on GWPs.

3. What is your favorite characteristic about German Wirehaired Pointer’s? I love the beards! I also love how they are all different. I love training and working with my dogs, they are all so different, they really make me stay on my toes.

4. Who was your first GWP? CH Reece Geaux Oskar RN JH CGC, “Oskar”

5. Who was your favorite GWP? If I had to pick one it would be Oskar, but I have loved all of them for very different reasons. I would assume it is like children, you love them all, but none are the same.

6. What was one you’re most memorable wins? I would have to say Oskar’s first win, which was my first win ever at a dog show.

That’s all it took, I was hooked. Terrance was helping me work some issues out that Oskar was having so I was super nervous and unsure, but we won! I do not have any BIS or Group placements yet, but I was elated when Penny (Geaux For Broke) won her Futurity Class at the 2011 Nationals. I am so proud of my first little bred by girl and I hope she continues to advance in everything we have planned for her.

7. What is your kennel name and how did you get it? We use Geaux Wires. Josh and I both went to LSU and are still huge fans. Geaux is the Cajun spelling for go. Geaux Tigers!

8. How long have you been married & do you have kids? We have been married for 5 years and we currently do not have kids, but are expecting our first this October…. Scary!

9. How many Wires currently reside at your house? We currently have 3. CH Reece Geaux Oskar RN JH CGC (Oskar), GCH Ripsnorter’s Mt. View Charismatic (Magic), Geaux For Broke (Penny)

10. How many Nationals have you attended? Four Nationals, we try to go every time we can, but the West Coast is a trek we have not made yet.

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11. What are your plans with your wires for the 2012 Calendar year? I would love to begin tracking with Oskar, we are planning a breeding with Magic and we are continuing our field training with Miss Penny. We are also actively showing Penny and training in agility with her. All of our dogs enjoy dock diving in the summer and laying by the fire in the winter.

12. Are you happy with the direction the breed is going? Overall I am happy with what the breed is accomplishing. In my short time involved, I have learned a ton and I am still asking as many questions as I can. I think it is important to keep our dogs true to standard- in the field and in the show ring.

REMINDER

2013 Inaugural GWPCA Show Maturity

The first “formal” Show Maturity – to be held at the 2013 GWPCA National Specialty -‐ will consist of dogs from nominated litters whelped from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. A litter bred by a GWPCA member may be nominated by its breeder(s) for $15 up to 90 days after its

whelp date, or for a fee of $25 up to 5 months from the whelp date. Note: for this first Maturity only, a litter can be nominated without incurring a late fee – until June 30,

2012. Nomination forms and Guidelines are posted on the GWPCA Website. Don’t miss this singular opportunity!

If your puppy was born between 4/1/2011 to 3/31/2012, and its GWPCA MEMBER BREEDER didn’t Futurity nominate the litter that produced your beautiful dog, you can still showcase your dog in the 2013 Maturity! And you have up to Jan. 1, 2013 to decide. Nomination forms for individual dogs from un-‐nominated litters are available on the GWPCA website.

Meet the Member- pg 2 Erika Brown

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October 4 - 12, 2012 Sonora, California

Hosted By: The German Wirehaired Pointer Club of N. California October 4, 2012 : GWP University & Hospitality - Host Hotel

October 5-7, 2012: October 8, 2012 thru Completion: Judges Education Obedience/Rally National Champion Field Trial Events 3 Specialty Shows Hunt Tests All Star Invitational

Host Hotel

Sonora Aladdin Motor Inn & Conference Center 14260 Mono Way Highway 108 Sonora, California USA 95370 International: 209.533.4971 USA Toll Free: 800.696.3969 Fax: 209.532.1522

Email: [email protected] Room Rates: Depending on number of days you stay: $75.00 - $85.00+tax per night Onetime $10.00 fee for dogs Reservation Code: "GERMAN WPC"

Hotel to Show Site: 4 miles __________ Hotel to Field Trial Grounds: 14 miles

For More Information Please Contact: Cindy Heiller (Show Chair) [email protected] Diane Marsh (Coordinator) [email protected] Kathi Boyd (Field Secretary) [email protected] Debbie Lewis (Show Secretary) [email protected] Randy Berry (Field Chairman) [email protected] Sharon Jahn (Hunt Test Chair) [email protected] Lori Sargent (Hunt Test Sec) [email protected]

Mother Lode Fairgrounds Show Grounds

220 Southgate Dr. Sonora, CA, 95370 209-532-7428 Full RV Hook-ups $35.00 per night Grooming Spaces $15.00 per day Horse Stalls $10.00 per day *Make RV/Grooming/Horse Stall reservations through:Diane Marsh-‐[email protected]

Kistler Ranch - Field Trial Grounds

11400 State Highway 108 Jamestown, CA 95327 209-984-5600 NO HOOK-UPS

$10.00 per night

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Kudos to our Suncoast Folks

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• “Louie”, NAFC DC AFC Ariel’s Justa Gotta Go Now competed in the AKC Gun Dog Championship in historic Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, TN. Louie ran in the 32 brace and was named of the “Dogs of The Day” and received a call back to compete in the second portion of the Championship. Louie is owned by Bernee Brawn and handled by Jim West, Assisted by Rhonda Haukoos.

• “Belle”, CH Blueridge Foxie Belle SH TD, earned her AKC tracking dog title. The test was held on Sunday, December 11, 2011, and sponsored by the Atlanta Obedience Club and held on fields in Oconee County, GA. The Judges were the Honorable Madge Schultz and Mary Mahaffey. The track layer was Alan Reisdorf. The track was 450 feet in length and Belle completed it in just over seven minutes. Belle is owned by Loy and Julie Gentry with Pineridge GWP’s

• “Hope”, Ch. RipsnorterNCladdagh Back Fld N Motion JH N/A, earned her championship at the Clemson Kennel Club on Saturday, January 7, 2012 under judge Edd Bivin. Hope is owned by Margie Howard & L. George and bred by Courtney Vogel-Bastain & L. George.

• “Jagger”, GCh. Southpaw Time Is On My Side JH, NA Prize 1, earned his Grand Champion at the Suwannee Valley Kennel Club by winning Best of Breed under judge Mrs. Donna Buxton. Jagger is owned by Megan Smith & K. Craggs.

• “Jaxon”, Ch. Afterhour’s It’s All About Jaxon!, earned his Championship at the Suwannee Valley Kennel Club by winning Winners dog at a major under judge Mrs. Donna Buxton. Jaxon is owned/bred by Christi Chism, Alexis Chism and Allison Chism.

• “Vinnie”, Ch. Afterhours Wookie’s Mobster, earned his Championship at the Suwannee Valley Kennel Club on Sunday by winning Winners dog at a major under judge Mr. Kenneth Buxton. Vinnie is owned by Mike Thomas and Christine Whitmore.

• “Scout” & “Eyema”, both have been hitting the field and earned their Junior Hunter Titles. They are now, GCh. Ripsnorter Mt. View Lookout JH and GCh. Drakkar’s N RLB’s Eye’ma Lookout JH. Scout and Eyema are owned by Lookout GWP’s Jim & Helen Witt.

• “Joy”, Heywire Looks Like Almond Joy at Reece, earned her Beginner Novice title with a 4th place at the Greater Ocala Dog Club with judge Mr. D. Maurer. Joy is owned by Joni Cornell, Angie Johnson & Audrey Cornell and bred by Judy Cheshire, Doug Ljungren and Bernee Brawn.

• “Roy” Ch. Roy The Upland Hunter CGC, RE, GN earned his GN title with Jr. Handler Ashley Wilson. Scores...194 for 2nd place in Puyallup WA, 194 for 1st place in Portland, OR and 193 for 2nd place in Portland, OR. Roy is owned by Lisa & Octavian Popescu

• "Flyer" Afterhours Reece Flying Solo, earned his NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize II 106 pts. Flyer is owned/handled/bred by Angie Johnson, owned and bred by Christine Whitmore and Alexis Chism.

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• “Reagan”, Reece Afterhour RKM Tempest Win One For The Gipper, earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate at 5 months of age. Reagan is owned by Kathy Marks, Angie Johnson, Christine Whitmore, and Belinda DeLaby.

• “Mr. Bones” Willamette “Mr. Bones”, earned a Best of Breed and Sporting Group 1 at the Rose City Classic 4-6 mth beg. Puppy comp 4-6 months in Portland, OR

• “Aspen”, Ch Blueline’s Aspen Glow, earned her Championship at 15 months in 5 weekends

• “Firefly”, Ch Blueline Lightning Bug, earned her Championship at 9 months in 3 weekends. They are littermates from Ch Blueline Drivin’ Me To Drink and Ch Blueline Buggin’

You, JH • “Heyleigh”, GCh. Heywire 'N Highfield's Hey Look Me

Over, earned her Grand Champion title by winning breed at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club under judge Mrs. C Esterkin. Heyleigh is owned by Pam & Larry Kincaid and bred by Judy Cheshire, Doug Ljungren and Bernee Brawn

• “Annie”, Afterhour’s Annie Oakley at Reece earned her AKC championship at the Lawrenceville Kennel Club under judge Mr. Jay Richardson. Annie is owned by Linda Medlock, Beth Carter and Christi Chism. She was handled by Meghann Bradley for her championship.

• “Ivan”, Ch. Reece Afterhours Major Tempest, earned his Championship at the Greater Ocala Dog Club under judge Ms. M C Spacht. Ivan is owned by Belinda DeLaby, Angie Johnson and Christine Whitmore and bred by Mike & Angie Johnson and Christine Whitmore

Kudos to our Suncoast Folks- pg 2

Mr. Bones

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INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, grated 1 apple, cored and diced 2 eggs 2 slices white bread, torn into pieces

1 cup regular rolled oats 1 cup wheat germ 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 4 medium potatoes, cubed 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, cubed

DIRECTIONS: 1.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a large roasting pan with oil and set aside.

2.

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, 3 stalks of celery, grated carrots, apple, eggs, bread, oats, wheat germ and tomato paste using your hands. Divide the meat mixture into four equal parts and make loaf shapes. Place the loaves in the roasting pan. Surround them with the potatoes, remaining carrots and remaining celery. Cover the pan with a lid.

3.

Bake for 80 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the meat is cooked through. The internal temperature should be 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Allow to cool.

4.

Portion the food into containers with one loaf and one quarter of the vegetables in each one. Refrigerate. To serve, give your dog 1/3 of a container with each portion of kibble.

Doggie Meatloaf Treat

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The majority of our CHIC Requirements remain the same. Dogs need hip, elbow and thyroid evaluations after the age of two years. A CERF exam can be performed at any age and should be repeated yearly for dogs in a breeding program. A cardiologist needs to perform the cardiac exam after the age of 12 months. The 45 German Wirehaired Pointers with CHIC numbers ARE NOT affected by the new requirements.

dogs, would provide valuable information. The CHIC Program is not about normalcy. We encourage you to initial the box authorizing the release of abnormal results as well as normal results each time you perform a test on your dogs. A dog with an equivocal thyroid profile, hip dysplasia, or a cataract will still receive a CHIC number. Abnormal results provide more meaning to pedigree studies. Obtaining a CHIC number does not necessarily mean a dog or

form breed specific health clearances and make the results available to the public. This information, nor-mal and abnormal, allows breeders to analyze pedigrees for strengths and weaknesses. It allows us to monitor disease prevalence and measure progress as we work to maintain the health of our breed. A good review of all CHIC information can be found at www.caninehealthinfo.org. Click on CHIC Breeds,

Click on specific names for test results and pedigree information.

Please feel free to contact Robin K. Nelson at [email protected] or 402-290-0585 with any questions or concerns.

Hip Dysplasia OFA Evaluation (minimum 24 months) OR PennHIP Evaluation (minimum 12 months) Elbow Dysplasia OFA Evaluation (minimum 24 months) Autoimmune thyroiditis OFA Evaluation (minimum 2 years of age) Eye Clearance CERF Evaluation - recommended yearly if in a breeding program Congenital Cardiac Database OFA Evaluation by cardiologist (minimum 12 months)

OFA Evaluation from VetGen or Clear by Parentage

New 2012 CHIC Requirements Effective April 1, 2012

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GCh Ripsnorter’s Mt. View Lookout “Scout”

GCH K-S-TZARR-BALKANOFF VOM SEPP “Marco”

Sire: Ch. Ripsnorter’s Thunderhart Dam: Ch. Mountain View’s Next Strike

Sire: Ch Caramel N’Heywire’s Larkspur Latte JH Dam: ANA JH

James & Helen Witt Betty Stroh & Kosta Sundra Mt. Vernon, OH 229 E. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611 H – 740-397-0171 email: [email protected] Home: 312-543-5417 e-mail: [email protected] Hips – Good Elbow – Normal Thyroid – Normal Cardiac – Normal CERF – Normal von Willebrands - Clear

Hips – Good Elbow – Normal Thyroid - Normal

GCh. Afterhours Reece Have Gun Will Travel “Hunter”

Ch. Whitetail’s Shortcut MH “Cutter”

Sire: Ch. Ripsnorter’s Mt. View Lookout Dam: Ch. J an J Afterhours Dana

Sire: CH DKE Liberty Aztec JH Dam: Whitetails Go Double Nickel

Franz Neuwirth, Christine Whitmore & Angie Johnson William and Deb Darby at Whitetail Kennels Home: 352-595-3124 e-mail: [email protected] 106 Whitetail Drive, Walhalla, SC 29691

Home: 864-882-0215 e-mail: [email protected] Michael & Angie Johnson & Christine Whitmore Website: www.whitetailkennels.com Hips Prelim – Excellent Hips – Excellent

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NFC/DC/AFC Sure Shot's Hot Rocks MH “Rocky” **Available by Frozen Semen Only**

Ch. Sure Shot’s Rock On JH “Dylan”

Sire: Ch. Sure Shot's Rockland Boss Dam: FC/AFC Sure Shot's Maggie MH

Sire: NFC/DC/AFC Sure Shot's Hot Rocks MH Dam: DC/AFC Sure Shot's Justa Miss Marker

Judy Cheshire & Doug Ljungren Judy Cheshire & Doug Ljungren PO Box 96, Bahama, NC 27503 PO Box 96, Bahama, NC 27503 Phone: 919-477-650 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 919-477-650 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.Heywiresureshot.com Website: www.Heywiresureshot.com Hips – Good Thyroid - Normal Hips – Good

Ch. Afterhours Let The Wookie Win “Wookie”

Afterhours Blast Of The Past “Gator”

Sire: Afterhours Ace’s High Dam: Afterhours Trick or Treat

Sire: Ch. Shurcan Baron of Afterhours NA II, Superior ROM Dam: Ch. Carrera Four Wheel Drive JH

Christi Chism at Afterhours Kennels Robert Wickes, Marion Hancock, Tina Whitmore, Christi Chism 13100 NW 171st Place, Reddick, FL 32686 13100 NW 171st Place, Reddick, FL 32686 Home: 352-591-3669 e-mail: [email protected]

Home: 352-591-3669 e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.AfterhoursGWP.com Website: www.AfterhoursGWP.com Hips – Good Elbow – Normal Thyroid – Normal CERF- Normal vWD – Clear Cardia - Normal

Hips –Good Elbows – Normal Thyroid – Normal Cardiac – Normal CERF – Clear vWD – Clear

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Suncoast GWPC Stud Dog Directory- pg 3 Ch. Gefharte’s ADPG Payton Place “Payton”

Ch. Afterhour’s Piece of Reece “Austin”

Sire: Ch. Afterhours Let The Wookie Win Dam: Ch. ADPG Independence Day

Sire: Ch. Weindenhugel Merlin V Nico CD, MH Dam: Ch. Afterhours Once In A Lifetime JH, CGC

Linda Medlock & Beth Carter Linda Medlock & Beth Carter Morganton, NC 28655 Morganton, NC 28655 Home: 828-584-9831 e-mail: [email protected] Home: 828-584-9831 e-mail: [email protected] Hips –Good Elbows – Normal Thyroid – Normal Cardiac – Normal CERF – Clear vWD – Clear

Hips –Good Elbows – Normal Thyroid – Normal Cardiac – Normal CERF – Clear vWD – Clear

NAFC/DC Ariels Justa Gotta Go Now “Louie”

Ch. Heywire ‘N Cedrkrk’s Justa Sure Shot RN “Bodie”

Sire: Ch. Sure Shot’s Rock On JH Dam: Ch. Ariels Justa Too Tuff To Tame CD, SH, NAJ

Sire: Ch. Caramel ‘N Heywire’s Larkspur Latte Dam: Ch. Heywire’s Justa Fairy Tale JH

Bernee Brawn, Dr. Mary Pat Ezzo and Francis Sakiey Bernee Brawn, Don & Pat Coller 1408 Pineville Rd., New Hope, PA 1408 Pineville Rd., New Hope, PA Home: 215-598-3990 e-mail: [email protected] Home: 215-598-3990 e-mail: [email protected] Hips – Good Elbows – Normal Hip - Good

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Ch. Southpaw Time Is On My Side CGC, JH, V, NAVHDA NA Prz I “Jagger”

FC Brillows Big Wild Western “Wiley”

Sire: Ch. ADPG The Patriot CGC, MH Dam: Ch. Southpaw Left Handed Gunner CGC, MH, VX

Sire: Brillows Jackson Flyer Dam: NFC/FC Brillows Wild West Show

Megan Smith & Kevin Craggs Rhonda Haukoos 122 Ducane St., Summerville, SC 29483 1334- 310th Ave., Randolph, IA 51649 Home: 843-469-2858 e-mail: [email protected] 402-679-5316

[email protected] Hips – Excellent Elbow – Normal Thyroid – Normal CERF- Normal vWD – Clear

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Suncoast German Wirehaired Pointer Club

Membership Application ! New Membership ! 2012 Renewal Due Oct.

Current Year Dues Must Accompany Application ! Family Membership

($35.00)

Two Votes*

! Individual Membership

($25.00)

One Vote*

! Associate Membership ($15.00)

No Vote

! Junior Membership ($10.00)

Under 18 – No Vote

I hereby apply for membership in the Suncoast German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Mid-Florida and agree to abide by the constitution, by laws and regulations of the club and the American Kennel Club. I further agree to assume full responsibility and liability for my dogs, myself and members of my family while engaged in any club activity or on any premises, grounds or other places under the club’s sponsorship or control. I hereby release the Suncoast German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Mid-Florida and its board members harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly from any and all actions or causes of actions growing out of, arising from or in any connection with any and all said club activities.

Name _________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________________

Website _________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if correspondents can be sent to you via postal mail or e-mail. ! Mail ! Email

Would you like your name and email listed on our website members page? ! Yes ! No

Please Check All Activities you are in interested in:

! Agility ! Show ! Obedience ! Companion ! Field Trials ! Hunt Test ! Hunting ! NAVHDA ! Other ___________________________________________________________

How many GWP’s do you own? __________________________________________________ ! Have you handled a dog at an AKC-Licensed Event in the past two years?

If so what type of events? ________________________________________________________

! Have you registered a litter in the last three years with the AKC? ! Are you an AKC Licensed Judge? If so what events? __________________________________

Make the check out to “Suncoast GWP Club” and send payment and form to:

Angie Johnson 1450 Marker Rd.

Polk City, FL 33868 863 – 576 - 3064

[email protected]

Signature #1 _________________________ Signature #2 _________________________ *Only FL, GA, SC & NC members have voting rights.

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