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Canadian Mastiff Club
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SummerNewsletter
- 2015 -
Canadian Mastiff Club ExECutivEPresident:Connie Hachey(705) [email protected]
Secty/Treas:Caleya [email protected]
Director – Atlantic Prov.:Linda [email protected]
Director – Ont:Jane [email protected]
Vice-President:Taru Korrensuo
Director – B.C:Shannon Low604-858-3100
Director – Prairies:Jennifer Lee
East:Lerene [email protected] [email protected]
West:Jennifer Lee
Canadian Mastiff Club REsCuE ContaCts
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION & ADVERTISING RATESCMC Members:Full Page B&W.......$10.00Half Page B&W..........5.00Full Page Colour.......30.00Half Page Colour......15.00Litter Box Notice……2.00
Non-Members:Full Page B&W........$20.00Half Page B&W.........10.00Full Page Colour.......60.00Half Page Colour......30.00
SHOW OFF YOUR NEW PUPPY, NEW CHAMPION,DISTINGUISHED VETERAN, OR FUN ACTIVITY WITH YOUR MASTIFF! PLACE AN AD!
Please contact:Connie Hatchey - 705-932-2518 or [email protected]
for instructions on submitting your ad.Ad layout available.
GOTYOURSYET?
The Canadian Mastiff Clubcelebrated its’ 25th
Anniversary in 2010,and we have compiled ahistory of the Club with
Specialty results,titles, Mastiff firsts, Top
Mastiff stats, etc.This edition is in colour
and set in a binder so thatfuture years can be
appended.Yearly updates will beavailable, and we will
continue to add full pageads for those who wish to
advertise in the future.Limited copies stillavailable for thiscollector’s item!Don’t miss out!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Our summer newsletter! Always love this one, as it celebrates no more snow, cold weather and back to the fun days of summer!
This is the season for dog shows, backyard BBQ’S, fun times with our family and friends and travels.
Sitting here typing this out, Majik at my feet, there is so much to chat abt. Remember with summer comes warning of not to take our dogs for car rides unless you have air conditioning, walks early morning and late in day. Do not hesitate to contact the police, if in your wanderings. you see a dog locked in a hot car. Make sure you are familiar with signs of heat stroke and always err on the side of caution.
June is the MCOA’s National Specialty in Ohio, something I have had on my bucket list for many years. I am sitting here and counting the days that I get to scratch that off my list. A number of our members will be travelling to the show and I have decided to grab some Mastiff friends and members and head off to the final weekend of the show. Everyone needs a cheering section at a Specialty, so cheer we shall do, loudest for our Canadian contingent!
Hopefully we just may have some photos of the
Canadian group further along in this newsletter.
If you are like me and like to plan everything, plan to hit some of our shows this summer. Our Booster,
organized by Caleya Davie (thank you) will be taking place this summer, details further along. Looks like it shall be tons of fun with a Tailgate BBQ, so plan to attend if you are out near Edmonton.
Our National Specialty shall be taking place in a much cooler month this year.....Oct! Yes, we shall not be wiping sweat off ourselves or our dogs this next Specialty. Look for our Specialty logo in this issue, and put your thinking caps on for our Halloween Dress up Contest for our dogs!
Last but not least, this is an Election Year, and nomination forms have been included in this copy. If you would like to run or you wish to nominate someone, have a read of the Election info and make sure you get your nominations in for your Executive for 2016.
Whatever your plans are this summer, make it a safe one and remember to hug your fur babies!
Connie
Canadian Mastiff Club Health Testing Requirements The CMC prides itself on being proactive in regards to health. The club’s Code of Ethics requireall members submit the health testing results of both the bitch/stud dog (including outside services) before the breeding takes place. The results will be posted on the CMC website, and those members may then advertise at no charge on the Litter Announcement and Stud Dog pages. While health testing is only one tool used in evaluating the merit of a dog, we as a club want to show that it should be a standard part of any breeding program. With the up cropping of backyard breeders and the pressure extreme animal right activists are putting on the purebred fancy, we need to do all that we can to protect the breed.
All documentation can be e-mailed to [email protected] or sent by regular post to:Connie Hachey, 652 Solanum Way, RR #3, Millbrook, Ont., L0A 1G0. Feel free to include one picture of your mastiff for inclusion on your individual breeder page. Additional pictures may be sent for the Litter Announcement and/or Stud Dogs pages.
Bitches born before January 1, 2007 and dogs born before June 1, 2007 only require hips & elbows from an orthopedic registry, however, all other testing is welcome and encouraged.
Required for bitches born on or after January 1, 2007 and dogs born on or after June 1, 2007:1. A copy of the registration papers - not only to verify ownership and birth date, but also anytesting that might be available online with another registry.
2. Hips & Elbows - OFA, OVC &/or PennHip after the age of 18 months. The CMC encourages itsmembers to complete testing after 24 months of age. If the mastiff resides outside Canada/US, then the registry in the country of origin will be accepted. If the results are available on the OFA or OVC website, please provide a link. Pennhip results can be scanned or photocopied.
3. Cardiac - OFA certification or a cardiologist’s report. Testing must be done after 12 months of age. OFA certification can be done either by a practioner, specialist or a cardiologist. If the results are available on the OFA website, then only a copy of the mastiff’s registration papers is required.
4. CERF - board approval required for members unable to access a CERF approved vet to use an ophthalmologist exam. CERF exams need only be done once if done after 24 months of age. If the results are not available on the CERF or OFA website, then please send in a copy of the results.
5. PRA DNA - either the test results or through parentage. The onus is on the breeder to provideevidence of by parentage - this mean that somewhere down the line ancestors must have been tested on all sides. The CMC recommends that testing be done every 3-4 generations. PRA DNA testing can be obtained from Optigen. If the results are not available on the OFA – please send in copies.
6. Cystinuria - a basic urinalysis or a nitroprusside test. A urinalysis can be done at your vet’s and a letter from the same verifying the absence or presence of cystine in the sample is adequate. A nitroprusside test can be done through PennGen Laboratories. Please submit a scanned copy or photocopy.
Links to all of the above tests can be found on the Testing Requirements Pageon the CMC website.
Any additional testing is welcome.
Thank you for all your support and commitment to the breed!CMC Executive
Canadian Mastiff Club’s Annual Booster August 8, 2015
In conjunction with: Edmonton Kennel Club Show August 7 - 9, 2015
Held at: Whitemud Equine Centre, Edmonton Alberta
Judge: Sue-Ellyn RempelRosettes and prizes offered for: BOB, BOS, BP, BOW, WD & WB
We will have prizes, fun, and at least one communal BBQ!
The EKC show is held just 3 days after the prestigious Purina National show being held at Spruce Meadows from
July 31 – August 3, 2015 in Calgary, AB (only 4 hours away), which makes it a great 10 day circuit with 7 opportunities for points,
for those travelling from out of province. Hotels are close to the show grounds, and there is camping available
(tent/trailer/motorhome) on site as well.
We will have a couple of day tents set up on the field for the weekend, offering refreshments for us and shade for our dogs, and a communal BBQ (location TBD) after the Booster. We ask that you bring your own alcoholic beverages and meat to the BBQ – we will supply non-alcoholic drinks, salads and dessert. Any/all potluck side
dishes/salads/etc. will be greatly appreciated & enjoyed!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me: [email protected]
Nature’s perfect foodBy Jennifer Lee
Eggs are nature’s perfect food. After all, they contain everything needed to create a new life. Eggs are a complete food source and very digestible.
Within a single egg all twenty of the essential amino acids are present. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, required for constructing and repairing body tissues. The bio-availability of the protein found in eggs is rated at 100%. No other food source can compete with this level of bio-availability. Fish meal is rated at 92%, beef at 78% and corn at 54%.
In addition to being a great source of protein, eggs also provide many other nutrients. They are a good source of vitamin A, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, magnesium, niacin, manganese, zinc, sulpher and fatty acids.
The yolk is a source of choline, which is needed for normal brain development and memory. The yolk gets its color from the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. These two carotenoids have been shown to reduce the risks of cataracts and age related macular degeneration in humans. Egg yolks are also one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. Eggshells provide calcium and can be a useful food for animals that have difficulty eating bones. The shell can be ground up and added to the pet’s food. (If you are feeding the shell it is best to use organic eggs to avoid any chemicals or wax typically found on commercial eggshells.) Pasture raised free range hens produce eggs that contain higher amounts of omega 3 fatty acids compared to hens raised in cages. On the inside of the egg shell there are two membranes that surround the egg. These membranes are the richest known source of natural glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and collagen. These nutrients are needed to build and repair cartilage and connective tissue. If you are not feeding the shell,
you can simply scrape out these membranes so your pets can reap the nutritional benefits of consuming them. Contained within the egg white is a substance called avadin, which is a biotin inhibitor. Biotin is a B vitamin important for cellular growth and for maintenance of healthy skin and coat. The egg yolk is rich in biotin. As long as you feed the egg white and yolk together and feed in moderate amounts, there is no risk of your pet developing a deficiency of biotin. The most advantageous way to feed eggs is raw. Cooking the egg will change the chemical composition, destroying enzymes and essential fatty acids. Raw eggs are exceptionally easy to digest and are nutritionally balanced. A study done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2002 indicated that only one in every 30,000 commercially produced eggs was contaminated with salmonella. The rate of contamination is very low. In addition to that, dogs and cats are very well equipped to deal with any such bacteria. They have enzymes in their saliva and gastrointestinal system that are efficient at destroying pathogens in the food they consume. Fresh eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Eggs are easy to obtain, packed full of excellent nutrition, simple to store, inexpensive and quite palatable to dogs. All in all a great addition to the canine diet for weaned puppies to adults and seniors.
Minutes of CMC Meeting of March 25, 2014
Attendance:
Connie Hachey, Owen Hachey, Taru Korrensuo, Shannon Low, Caleya King, Jennifer Lee, Jamie Morris, Jane Mitchell, Diana Wright, Pat Osborn, Garry Osborn, Carol Broslaw, Lerene Masterson, Carrie Baron, Lori Whitaker, Shannon Low.
Consideration of Agenda:
No changes.
Minutes of January Meeting:
Already passed by CMC Executive.
Executive Motions-
Jennifer Lee motioned to pay 211.93 out of Rescue fund for rescued Marcus for vetting. Seconded Jane Mitch-ell. Ayes, Taru, Shannon, Caleya. Motion passed.
Sec/Treas Report- Caleya Davie
The majority of our membership has renewed! There are still a few members outstanding, but to those of you who have renewed, thank you and welcome back!! A club can only run well with an active involved member-ship.
Our bank account is at $18, 142.11. Of that, $7710.38 is in Rescue, and $648 in our BSL account.
Our BFL Club Insurance has come in, and our policy cost has decreased from $383.40 to $340.00. Hooray! Bills have all been taken care of, and cheques sent out to our beloved webmaster Jaylyn Ettinger, The CKC, Oxford County Animal Rescue (for Marcus the rescue), and BFL Insurance.
Respectfully submitted,
Caleya Davie (King)
** Caleya motioned that we allow club members the option of paying their membership renewal through e-transfer to the President or Secretary/Treasurer, who would then transfer that money into the Club account. These members will still have to mail the secretary/treasurer a paper form with their information and signature for record-keeping purposes. Second: Jane; Ayes: Taru, Pam, Jane & Jennifer, Lerene, Owen, Carrie, Carol, Lori, Jamie.**
Specialty Report- Connie Hachey
I have confirmed with the Trillium Kennel Club that we shall be joining them this Oct 30/31 Nov 1st for our Na-tional Specialty. We cannot advertise this until we get CKC approval and the Kennel Club is doing all the paper work on that.
I have contacted the Admiral Inn to be our Host hotel and they have offered to hold 10 rooms for us under a group booking at the cost of 115.00 plus tx with no dogs in the room and 125.00 plus tx with dogs in the room.
I am still looking into Banquet costs at the same hotel.
We have planned our Specialty to be held on Sun Nov 1st and I have requested our Judge to be Edd Biven. Very pleased with this choice, now fingers crossed that we get him.
Looking for volunteers to form a Specialty Committee, members at the moment are Janet Love & Jane Mitchell. If you think you are up for the task, let me know.
** Discussion about possibly having costume contest, Jane & Connie will be meeting to discuss next steps for Specialty. Possibility of having Ed Bivin for the judge, unsure of Sweeps judge at this point.**
Trophy Report- Shannon Low
Nothing to report at this time.
Booster Report-
Booster shud be held out west this year, need discussion on this.
**We have not heard from Linda as to her doing a supported entry/Booster this year as we felt it was too short notice to work on a Regional Specialty and do it properly – Connie wondering if anyone out west interested? Caleya offered to approach show secretaries re. possible shows & get back to the executive. **
Rescue Report-
**Lerene would like everyone to know that the in-need and adoption forms have been re-vamped with a LOT more ques-tions for people to answer.**
Eastern Report-Lerene Masterson/Shannon Henry
Contacted by owner looking to re-home 2 Mastiffs (father & son) due to divorce. As luck would have it, found a home for them a few days later.
Had a few inquiries for Bullmastiffs, directed them to BROC.
Also had some inquiries for Corso’s & a Boerboel.
Assisted with 2 Dogue de Bordeaux’s due to owner’s declining health & may not survive. Rescue found through my friend Pat with DDB Rescue. Dogues are now with Homeward Bound Rescue. Had some rescue in the Ot-tawa area trying desperately to get these dogs, not sure who? Offered to pay owner money for the dogs. Also told owner that Pat is NOT a rescue & that she was going to take the dogs to breed or fight them. They are now safe.
There is also a 9 yr old Mastiff currently at the Chilliwack, BC Animal Control. Christine was going to stop in to see what is needed for this older boy and look into assisting with his care.
We also are covering the medical costs for Marcus, a Mastiff, that we assisted with back in November. We reached out to OCAR for a foster home & they came through for us. He had some dental work, neuter and a few lumps removed and biopsied. Thankfully everything came back normal. The good news, Marcus was ad-opted in February and now in his new forever home!
Submitted by Lerene
Western Report- Jennifer Lee
- We have had one dog rehomed in February. I had 2 other dogs that were looking for homes, however the owners have not returned phone calls/emails, I assume they have found homes and will not pursue any further contact. Overall it has been crazy busy between all the emails, phone calls and face book messages! Our re-vised online forms are working well. Thanks to Jaylyn for her work on them.
President’s Report-Connie Hachey
Well March has arrived, just waiting for the sun to melt all the snow here! Has been a quiet last month, we wish to welcome back all our renewed members and also some new people have joined us so welcome to them as well.
It gives me great pleasure to announce that our Sec/Treasurer Caleya Davie is the winner of 2014’s Breeder Incentive of a personalized picture from Ana Bodin! Congrats Caleya!
**Connie will contact Ana Bodin re. Caleya winning Breeder Incentive**
Anniversary Publication-Bev Molloy
I have approached Jaylyn in regards to formatting the Anniversary Editions and she has said she will take a look and see what she can do. The 2 years that Bev has done will afford the Club some extra money as they are sold to owners of the Book at 7.00 a piece, so would like to get these done. I have advised Jaylyn that we would certainly pay her for this job.
Submitted by Connie Hachey
**Connie will be forwarding the Anniversary Edition to Jaylyn, since Jamie has very little free time these days. Jaylyn will take a look & let us know what can be done to reformat it.**
Newsletter- Connie Hachey & Jamie Morris
Our first Bulletin will be out this month, look for it in your e-mails, or also in the Members only section of the CMC website.
Submitted by
Connie Hachey
**Some confusion exists over the “bulletin” that will be going out twice a year. Jamie feels that it should only be a brief update on club business (minutes, notifications, etc.); Connie feels that it should include minutes of last meeting, any up & coming events, Rainbow Bridge, congrats, etc. AGM minutes will go into the next newsletter. **
Honor Roll-Jane Mitchell
I would like to thank all involved in getting out the certificates for the Honour Roll dogs. They look great.
We will be moving forward on other issues of the honour roll so please be prepared to participate so we can get the new amendments that were brought forward a year or more ago.
If one does not want to be on this list anymore please let me know so I will remove your name.
It has been decided that we also do a longevity certificate that was previously designed by Caleya for the dogs
on the list. I have heard back from a couple of people on the list but I need to hear back from everyone on the honour roll committee.
Submitted by
Jane Mitchell
**Caleya will start on the Longevity Certificates once Jane emails her the list of dogs, and will then mail the com-pleted certificates to Connie for her signature. Connie pointed out that there are a number of current dogs who qualify for the Honour Roll who have not been awarded and do not appear on the CMC website either; and urges members to submit their info to Jane for inclusion. **
BSL Report-Linda Pike
No report
** Have heard nothing from Linda about the letter she is writing up at the urging of Bev Molloy re BSL in Ontario to Pre-mier Wynne, but Linda was not on the meeting, so no further information is available.**
CKC Report-Caleya Davie
Policy & Procedures Manual update
The CKC has updated the Policy and Procedures Manual:
The manual is available by clicking on the following link: http://www.ckc.ca/Legal/Policy-Procedures
CKC 2015 AGM March 21, 2015
The 2015 AGM Agenda is now available for review via the CKC member website. To view, login here with your membership number and go to Membership Services/Board Meetings/Agendas.
CKC Congratulates 50-Year Members
CKC would like to acknowledge the following individuals who, as of January 1, 2015, have reached 50 years of dedicated service to our Club. The Board will be presenting each of these individuals with a commemorative plaque in appreciation for their long-time dedication and commitment. See the list here: http://www.ckc.ca/en/News/2015/January/CKC-Congratulates-50-Year-Members
CKC Introductory Conformation Judging Seminar in Manotick, Ontario
The Canadian Kennel Club, in conjunction with the Arnprior Canine Association, is pleased to add another judg-ing seminar to its schedule in Manotick, Ontario on Saturday, April 4, 2015.
This one-day comprehensive seminar is your first step to becoming a conformation judge but is also open to new judges who are licensed for one group or less. The seminar covers topics that include a review of judges’ rules, exhibitors’ expectations, the observation program and much more. For more information and to apply, click here
Health Report-Carol Broslaw
Upcoming Health Clinics in Canada
Chidiac Animal Hospital, 6462 Hwy 93, Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0
Heart (Williams) auscultation $70.00; ultrasound $300.00 Eyes (Wolfer) CERF $40.00 Hips & elbows x-rays OFA $315.00 Patellas Thyroid $140.00
Barrie Kennel and Obedience Club Contact: 705-322-5905; website www.barriekennelclub.com From 9 AM to 5 PM
Westerner Park (Show Office in NE Corner of Benching Area), 4847 19 St., Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7
Heart (Braz-Ruivo) echo/Doppler $200.00
Red Deer & District Kennel Club Contact: Cindy Thomas, 403-346-9848 or [email protected]; webpage bit.ly/1yGlgNx Pre-registration is required; deadline 3/18/15
Graham Animal Hospital, 98 Trafalgar Rd., Hillsburgh, ON N0B 1Z0
Heart auscultation Eyes Hips x-ray Elbow x-ray Thyroid vWD OptiGen 20/20
Contact clinic for prices
Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toronto Contact: Shelly Blom at [email protected] All breeds
Red River Community College, 2055 Notre Dame Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
Eyes (Grahn, Sandmeyer, or Bauer) CERF/OFA $35.00/$30.00
Manitoba Animal Eye Clinic Contact: Cathy Fedick, [email protected]
2887 184 Street, Surrey, BC V3S 9V2
Heart (Margiocco) SAS Eyes (Ford) OFA
Golden Retriever Club of British Columbia Contact: Christine Kobler, 604-703-4003 or [email protected] Pre-registration is required
**BIG thanks to Carol for posting all the upcoming clinics in one readily available spot for all to see!**
Website Report-Jaylyn Ettinger
We are receiving an average of 50 unique visitors to the website every day. Breeder Listings and Rescue con-tinue to be the most popular. Membership & Rescue forms have been updated – can now enter the specific dollar amount of donations.
As discussed with Connie & Caleya - there are privacy laws about publishing personal information, so made the Membership form more specific as to what level of information is published (if any). Will work on the mem-bership list for logged in members over the next week.
Breed Standard-Shannon Low
Nothing to report at this time.
Gift Shop-Connie Hachey
Nothing to report
Education-Jennifer Lee
Nothing to report. Budget: Unsure how much should be budgeted for breed/education booths for the year?
**Connie sent the exec a message from CKC, re doing a booth at the pet show here in Ontario, Jane is willing to attend, we would need a motion to cover cost I believe it is about $294? Connie has offered to help with one of the days (just not the Sunday). Motion to sponsor the booth for the pet expo: Caleya. Second: Jane; Ayes: Lerene, Diana, Jennifer, Lori, Taru, Jamie, Shannon, Pam, Garry, Owen. Motion passed – Connie & Jane will get together to discuss this also.**
Code of Ethics-Taru Korrensuo
Nothing to report
Membership-Jennifer Lee
Budget: $500 for membership incentives - there has been some discussion around the prizes that we will award this year for member participation.
Also need to discuss re just to use PayPal or e transfer and delete cheque or keep all three.
** Caleya motioned that we also allow club members the option of paying their membership renewal through e-transfer to the President or Secretary/Treasurer, who would then transfer that money into the Club account. These members will still have to mail the secretary/treasurer a paper form with their information and signature for record-keeping purposes. NOTE: E-transfers will not be used for Specialty related purchases. Second: Jane; Ayes: Taru, Pam, Jane & Jennifer, Lerene, Owen, Carrie, Carol, Lori, Jamie.**
New Business
1. Election year- Election Committee
** We need to have a call to nominations for the June newsletter and so we need to form an Election committee. Don Crumb & Carol Broslaw were on the committee for the last elections year, Carol has agreed to do it again. Connie will check with Don again. Motion for the Election Committee be made up of Carol Broslaw and one other to be determined: Caleya; Second: Taru; Ayes: Pam, Jamie, Lori, Jane, Garry, Shannon, Carrie.**
2. Breeder Incentive and Participation Incentive for 2015?
**Push to have monetary amount set for Breeder & Member incentive prizes. Previous years have been set at $500 max total amount. Jamie moved that the amount be set at $100 (Canadian) for each. Second: Diana; Ayes: Jane, Pam, Garry, Carrie, Shannon, Lori; 6 members abstained.**
3. Membership List on website as per minutes from last meeting.
**NOT DISCUSSED**
Motion to adjourn by Caleya. Second: Jane; Ayes: Taru, Jamie, Jane, Pam, Garry, Lerene.
CANADIAN MASTIFF CLUB COMMITTEESAs in all Clubs, there are Committees to do the work of many. We at the CMC have a number of Committees and as in everything else we are always looking for people to volunteer and assist us.Below you shall see the current committees and if anyone is interested in joining any of them, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can contact any of the Chairs at their e-mails posted below.You will also note that we do not have a Chair for Health, if this is something that may be up your alley, then please contact one of the Executive to learn what this title entails.As we are spread out across this big country, we never really know what each persons expertise and interests are that they can bring to the Club. We would love to hear from you.
Newsletter Connie Hachey
[email protected] Website
Rob Stevens & Becky [email protected] Code of Ethics
Taru Korrensuo [email protected]
CKC Caleya Davie
Shannon [email protected]
Membership Jennifer Lee
[email protected] Breed Standard
Shannon Low [email protected]
Ways & Means Connie Hachey
[email protected] Specific Legislation
Linda Pike [email protected]
Judge’s Education Shannon Low
Jane [email protected]
Honour Roll Jane Mitchell
(Your Name Could Be Here!)Rescue
Jennifer Lee (West)[email protected] Lerene Masterson (East) [email protected] Shannon Henry (East)
[email protected] Edition
CMC Gift Shop
CMC Gift Shop
To order Ways & Means Items, please send an e-mail to:East: Connie Hachey - [email protected]
West: Jennifer Lee - [email protected] can be made via cheque, PayPal or e-mail money tansfer.
Notepad/Stick Notes - Package of 1 magnetnotepad, 1 regular notepad & 1 sticky notepad -
$5.00 (plus shipping)
Suncatchers - $25.00 (plus shipping)
Regular Clip Collar - $15.00(plus shipping), Martingale
Collar - $20.00(plus shipping)
View more fabric swatches onthe website.
www.mastiffcanada.org
Drool Cloth Clips - $8.00(plus shipping)
CMC Pin - $5.00(plus shipping)
Rainbow Bridge...
Gone too soon!
Tuppence
Our sincere condolences to the...
Molloy family in the loss of their girl...
INT/UKC/CKC Ch.Banda’s Two Pence Worth, CGN, RN, PCD
R
ainbow Bridge...
Gone too soon!Hachey family in the loss of their boy...
Otis
Gallant’s Major Otis
And also to the rest of our members that have
suffered a loss.
Mastiff Club of America National Specialty
Canadian Contingency
Congatulations to all the winners!
Fun in the Sun with Your Dog"It’s summertime and the living is easy," or so goes the Sam Cooke song. Summertime means fun, sun, and lots of play outdoors if you’re a dog — or a dog owner, for that matter. But as much fun as summer can be for you and your dog, there are a few safety tips that will hopefully make the warmest of all seasons safe and carefree for all concerned.
Slip, Slop, SlapAs the Australian mantra is known to all Down Under, it means slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat. This technique can be applied to your dog as well, especially if he’s of a short-haired variety. Dress your dog in a shirt, put pet-safe sunscreen on his ears and nose, and if you can't get him to put on a hat, keep him in the shade often — this will help prevent cases of sunburn or even heat-stroke in your pup.
HeatstrokeNot a fun summer activity for anyone, especially your dog. Nip this potential summer dampener in the butt and give Rover access to shade and lots of water. A pair of cool shades wouldn't hurt either. Signs of heatstroke include excessive panting, drooling, rapid pulse, and fever.
Grassy KnollsDogs love to run and play on grassy areas. But make sure you keep your pup in the designated "doggy areas," because fertilizers may be used in non-dog areas, which are harmful to your pooch. A safe bet is taking Fido to your favorite dog park (check out the PetMD Finder for parks in your area). Remember, not all grass is created equal.
Beware Christine's WrathActually, we can’t quite remember if Stephen King’s old classic, Christine, was about a demon car or a killer car, but it doesn’t matter.
Summer Safety Tips for your Dogby petMD
Point is, don’t leave Rover in the car during the hot summer months — or at any time, for that matter. Not even if you’re going into the store for only a few minutes. The heat in a car can quickly rise to lethal levels. So, either take him with you or leave him at home when you go shopping.
The Antifreeze SituationAntifreeze is something to watch out for year 'round. Dogs find it delicious and even in very small amounts it’s very poisonous. But cars tend to overheat more and leak antifreeze during the summer, so be on the watch when walking your dog.
Dogs on BoatsIf your dog is on a boat, then he'd better know how to swim (that's right, not all dogs know how to swim). And even if your pooch can swim, a doggy life vest is a must. After all, rip currents are a killer, even for dogs with the best swimming abilities. You never know when accidents will happen while sailing on the high seas.
A few more pointers. You should definitely make sure your doggy’s ID and registration is up to date. Fido might get over-excited and take off, but at least you’ll be able to track him down. And in the really hot days of summer, take him for a walk when it’s cooler — early evening or early morning is best. Finally, make sure you’re up to date with flea and tick meds — this is the season where they come out in droves.
So, forget easy-going. Summertime for you and your pooch should be plain ol’ easy.
Summer Safety Tips for your Dog originally appeared on petMD.com
5 Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs
by Ashley Gallagher, DVM
How to Recognize Dog Heat StrokeWe are deep in the dog days of summer — a dangerous time for our canine companions. Dogs do not sweat in the same way humans do and can easily become overheated, which can lead to heat stroke and severe medical complications, including death. Watch for the following signs of heat stroke in dogs and contact a veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog is in distress.
#1 ~ Heavy Panting
Many of you may know that a dog’s primary way to cool off is through panting (dogs can also dissipate some excess body heat through their paw pads). But did you know there are different degrees of how strenuously a dog pants? When exposed to warmer temperatures dogs usually start with a slightly opened mouth light panting. As they get warmer it will progress to fully openmouthed pant accompanied with a swollen tongue that hangs out to the side. If you notice your dog is panting heavily, get him to a cool and shady spot immediately — preferably somewhere with a fan or air conditioning. Also, offer your dog fresh water.
#2 ~ Excessive Drooling
If your dog is drooling excessively while in hot temperatures it can be a sign that he is having a hard time cooling off. Creating excess saliva helps your dog dissipate heat better than just panting alone. Of course it’s best to not wait un-til your dog is drooling like a faucet to get inside and cooled off.
#3 ~ Frequent Breaks Lying Down
While on a summer stroll or during outdoor activities you may have noticed your dog trying to lie down and take a break. This is a clear sign that he is feeling the effects of the heat and probably needs to go inside to cool down immediately. Allow him some time to recover and offer a drink of water before going indoors. If, however, your dog collapses from the heat, wet his coat with water and rush him to a veterinarian or animal hospital.
#4 ~ Fast/Irregular Heart Beat
A racing or irregular heart beat is another sign your dog could be overheating. The increased heart rate is the body’s attempt to pump as much overheated blood as possible to the extremities and away from vital organs, where it can cause damage. If this happens to your dog, rush him to a veterinarian or animal hospital.
#5 ~ Other Signs of Heat Stroke and Distress in Dogs
If your dog exhibits moderate to severe lethargy,vomiting, diarrhea (especially bloody), lack of appetiteor neurologic signs such as stumbling and seizures at any point after being in the heat, seek veterinary attention immediately! These could be indications that he suffered damage to internal organs secondary to heat stroke, which can lead to death if treatment isn’t initiated rapidly.
How to Treat Heat Stroke in Dogs
There are some things you do at home in order to cool down your dog’s body temperature while you call a veterinarian or animal hospital. Wet your dog with cool but NOT iced water or ice in order to bring the body temperature down. It may seem counterintuitive but the body’s response to the ice or iced water may actually prevent heat loss. Then check your dog’s initial body temperature as you begin to cool him off and recheck every 10-15 minutes. Once you reach 103°F you can stop cooling and consider seeking medical care, especially if your dog was exposed to prolonged heat or if the initial temperature reading was greater than 105 degrees.
How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Dogs
As with most everything in life, prevention is always the best medicine. A dog should always have access to fresh water and shade to get out of the sun. NEVER leave your dog in a parked car, even with the windows cracked as it can reach dangerous temperatures within minutes. If you have a brachycephalic (smushy-faced) breed like a Pug or Bulldog be aware that their unique anatomy makes them especially sensitive to hot weather. Finally, consider speaking with your veterinarian about adding in canned food to your dog’s summer diet. The increased moisture content of canned diets can help keep your dog well hydrated and ready for summer fun.
2014 Member IncentiveAs of January 1st, 2014, we the Executive, are pleased to announce an incentive for all Members!
All you have to do is collect points by doing any/all of the items below.Collect your points over the year and you can win a Kindle Fire!!!!
To start you out, you all have 10 pts for renewing your membership! Yahoo! So you all are on your way!
Renewals-------------10 ptsNew Members-------extra 5 ptsArticles for newsletter-----15 ptsAssistance with Specialty----minimum 4 hrs. 20 ptsAssistance with Rescue i.e Transportation----15 ptsParticipating in Breed Booths----15 ptsAssisting with Booster-------10 ptsAttending Meetings-------10 ptsAttending Annual General Meeting in March---20ptsAttending all Meetings of the year----70 ptsJoining & Participating on Committee---10 ptsSending Photos to Jaylyn------5 ptsFormatting Newsletter----15 ptsParticipating in Fundraisers----10 ptsAttending BSL Rally or Event---20 ptsMembers dogs earning CGN, CGC, TDI -------20 ptsBreeder participation in Breeder Program ------20 pts***Note: All Exec Members are removed from this Incentive.Check our Yahoo chat group for FrequentlyAsk Questions about this neat incentive!
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CURRENT KINDLE POINTSAll members have 10 pts for renewing their memberships this year.
Please note Executive are not Eligible for this contest.
KEEP PARTICIPATING & YOU COULD WIN!
Nomination for Canadian Mastiff Club Executive – 2015
Each nomination requires one nominator who is a member of the Canadian Mastiff Club. Nominees must be Regular CMC Members (18 years and older; who have been a member since July 2014), Canadian citizens and CKC members in good standing. Please use one form for each position – just photocopy if more are
needed. Please verify with the nominee that they are willing to stand before submitting your form.
Please note the Director regions are: B.C., Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, and Yukon/N.W.T./Nunavut. Anyone can nominate a member for Director but you may only vote for the region you live in; for example, Alberta residents vote for Prairies Director.
You may either return the original nomination form by regular post by August 15, 2015 to: Don Crumb 1001 Whalen Rd Penfield, NY USA 14526 Or you may scan the completed, signed form and e-mail to [email protected]
When all nominations are received a list of candidates will be sent out along with a voting ballot.
Please check the position you are nominating for:
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Nominee : Enter the name of the individual being nominated for the above noted Executive Position or Director of a Region. First Name:
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CANADIAN MASTIFF CLUB Membership Application/Renewal 2014
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Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________
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Notes: All members are expected to abide by the CMC By-laws and COE. A copy of the COE is on the reverse of this form. Both are available on the club website or by contacting a member of the executive. There is also an e-mail list for members at: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Canadian_Mastiff_Club Fees:
Membership $20.00 Additional Family Members $10.00 Mastiff Magazine (4 issues per year e-mailed)
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Mastiff Magazine (4 issues per year mailed) $25.00 Breed Specific Legislation Donation Specialty Donation Rescue Donation TOTAL ENCLOSED
I have read and agree to abide by the CMC Code of Ethics and By-Laws: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: Make cheques payable to: Canadian Mastiff Club Mail to: Caleya Davie 5210-51 Avenue Vegreville, AB, Canada T9C 1M4
Membership renewals are due by December 31st of each year.
“WINTER” Membership Incentive!
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This beautiful“Cuff”
could be yours!
CONTEST FOR PET OWNERSEach emmber who refers another person to the Club which results in a new member-ship will be entered into this contest. Every referral by one of our members gets an
entry into a draw After each quarter a draw will be made and the prize will be some-thing from Ways& Means.
CONTEST FOR BREEDERSBreeder members will be encouraging their puppy buyers to join the Club. For any
breeders having litters where the pups are sold during 2013 the member can sign up their buyers to join the CMC for $10.00. This will be at the breeders cost for this year.
So if a breeder has a litter of 6 pups and 5 are sold the breeder will extend membership to their 5 buyers. Buyer will sign the COE, fill out the membership form,
and the breeder will will submit the funds. The winner of the contest will be deter-mined by whoever has the highest % of buyers who renew
their membership of their own accord for the following year - 2014.
As an example: breeder A has one litter of 7 pups in 2013 and enrolls 6 puppy owners in the program, and breeder B has 2 litters of 16 pups total and enrolls 14 new puppy owners. At renewal time A gets 5 out of 6 renewals and
B gets 8 out of 14.
The % would be calculated as follows: A 5/6 = 83%; B 8/14 = 57%. Breeder A wins!
Congratulations to Jane Mitchell for winning the
Winter Membership Incentive!
