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NewsletterNext Due Date:

November 30, 2007

Kerry on NewsAnthony Lopez - Editor709 W. River Heights

Tampa, Fl 33603Phone: (813) 238-2352.

FAX: (813) 238-1182e-mail: [email protected]

August 2007Volumn 1 Issue 4

In This Issue

1 •Presidents Message

2 •Minutes of GeneralMeeting-• Upcoming Events•

3 • Article onDog Food Grades

4 •USKBTC DelegatesReport

5 •Thunder-Phobic DogsArticle

6 •Up Coming HerdingTests

7 •Litter Announcement•Around the Ring

InsertsTrophy DonationTom Lams Seminar

Kerry on News is Published by theKerry Blue Terrier Club of CentralFlorida. Opinions expressed herein arethose of the author and are notnecessarily the opinion of, or constitutean endorsement by, the Kerry BlueTerrier Club of Central Florida.Visit our website at:www.kerrybluefl.com

KERRY ON NEWSA publication of the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Central Florida

From the Desk of thePresident

Well we had another fun dayat our last meeting. It wasgood to see and be with youall. The preps for theupcoming Jan. shows inBrooksville are coming along.If you are not yet on acommittee please call and wewould be happy to correctthat. If you have any items orsuggestions for the Auction /raffle contact Barb Bates. Thetrophy committee is acceptingdonations for the trophies.I now have a new knee. boywhat pain. If some of this isspelled wrong my train ofthought is somewhatconfusing please forgive meas some times the pain takesover and my thoughts

become somewhat confused. Iwant to thank the club for thecard.I am going back in the hosp.Thursday for another procedurehopefully it will help.

Hope to see everyone at thenext meeting

Wally B

Meeting NoticeThe next meeting of the KBTC ofCF will be held at the HernandoCounty Dog Club Shows on eitherSaturday or Sunday November 10or 11, 2007 at the Florida ClassicPark Show Grounds inBrooksville..

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Up Coming Shows & Events

Tom Lams Seminar Saturday Sept. 8and Sunday Sept 9, 2007 Sponsored bythe Tampa Bay Terrier Club. Visit theTerrier Clubs website:www.tampabayterrierclub.com formore information.

West Volusia Kennel Club Saturday Sept29 & Sunday Sept. 30, 2007.

Montgomery County Kennel ClubWeekend

Thursday & Friday Oct. 4 & 5, 2007Hatboro Dog ClubSaturday Oct. 6, 2007 Devon Dog ShowsAssoc.Saturday Oct. 6, 2007 USKBTC NationalFuturity at Hatboro Dog Club groundsSunday Oct. 7, 2007 MontgomeryCounty Kennel Club

Hernando County Kennel ClubConformation & Obedience Saturday &Sunday Nov. 10 & 11, 2007

Tampa Bay Terrier Club, IncAll Terrier Group Shows Monday &Tuesday Nov. 12 & 13, 2007

Suwannee Valley Kennel Club of FloridaConformation & Obedience Thursday &Friday Nov. 15 & 16, 2007

Greater Ocala Dog Club, Inc.Conformation & Obedience Sat. & Sun.Nov. 17 & 18, 2007

Officers and BoardMembers 2007/08

Walter Bates ………..President941-575-0100

Chris Cagle……Vice-President954-481-8657

Conni Adams……..…Secretary813-759-9377

Jim Omodio………….Treasurer813-991-9083

Judy Agnew ……............Board352-288-9512

Linda Lopez……………...Board813-238-2352

Reatha Omodio …………Board813-991-9083

2008 show–Linda is checking onhaving Dr. Todd present a lecture oncanine acupuncture. A sweeps judgeneeds to be chosen as Rita Holloway isalready judging. A show committeemeeting will be arranged in August tocomplete plans since the next generalmeeting is not until November. Reathawould like input on trophies for theSweepstakes.

Old Business -Herding Trial–Anthony found thatthere will be a herding trial November 2,3 and 4, sponsored by the Mid FloridaShetland Sheepdog Club and another inDecember sponsored by the CentralFlorida Herding Dog Club.

New Business–

Anthony said USKBTC wanted inputfrom the member clubs on reducing thecost of the Traveling Specialty show.After discussion, the Club’s recommendations were:

1) KBTCCF will stay in rotationwith the other clubs.

2) Suggest each club donates$100.00 each year to helpdefray expenses.

3) Suggest that the trophies not beshipped each year, but storedand displayed at theMontgomery County showsinstead.

4) The requirements for hostingthe show should be relaxed.

Conni Adams announced that the TampaBay Terrier Club will host a Tom LamsHandling and Training Workshop againin September.

The next meeting will be held November10th or 11th during the Hernando CountyKennel Club shows in Brooksville.

Brags

The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm.

Conni AdamsSecretary

Minutes of the GeneralMeeting

Kerry Blue Terrier Club ofCentral Florida

Kerry Blue Terrier Club ofCentral FloridaGeneral MeetingLakeland Winter Haven KennelClubFlorida State FairgroundsTampa, FloridaSaturday June 16, 2007

President Walter Bates called themeeting to order at 12:05 pm. Therewere 16 members present, as well asguests Joe and Lynne Whitney.

A motion was passed to accept theMinutes of the April meeting aspublished in the newsletter.

Treasurer Jim Omodio presented thefinancial report.

Committee Reports–

Rescue - Judy Agnew reported nonew rescue issues. She will contactthe USKBTC to let them know thatshe is our rescue contact.

Breeder Referral - Bill McLeod willserve as our breeder referral person,since he gets requests via the website.

Hospitality - It was decided to rotatehospitality through the membership.Anthony and Linda Lopez willmaintain the supplies, but memberswill take turns providing lunch.

Membership - Reatha Omodioreceived an application from LindaCranford, a new Kerry owner. It willbe published in the next newsletterand voted on at the next meeting.

Historian–No one volunteered toserve as Historian.

Newsletter–Anthony needs brags,litter announcements and articles forthe newsletter. If the spay/neuterlegislation passes in California, AKCwill move their Championship showaway from the state. AKC is lookingfor a new sponsor for the show.

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DOG FOOD GRADESCopy provided by Pet Pals, Inc. www.PetPalsInc.org

This is how the grades were determined:Start with a grade of 1001) For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 points2) For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or poultry", meat,meal orfat) reference, subtract 10 points3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10points4) For every grain "mill run" or non-specific rain source, subtract5points5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the firstfiveingredients (i.e. ground brown rice", brewer's rice", "rice flour" areall thesame grain), subtract 5 points6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are lessthan 2 meatsin the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3points9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract2points11) If lamb is the only animal protein source unless your dog isallergic toother protein sources), subtract 2 points12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn'tallergic towheat), subtract 2 points14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergictobeef), subtract 1 point15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 pointExtra Credit:1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed goup or nutritionist,add 5points3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains) add3points7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free add2points8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds) add 2points10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point12) For every different specific animal protein source (other thanthe firstone; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one proteinsource, but"chicken" and "" as 2 different sources) add 1 point13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point

14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and arepesticide free,add 1 point

Alpo Prime Cuts - Score 81 CArtemis Large/Medium Breed Puppy - Score 114 A+Authority Harvest Baked - Score 116 A+Authority Harvest Baked Less Active - Score 93 BBeowulf Back to Basics - Score 101 A+Bil-Jac Select - Score 68 FBlackwood 3000 Lamb and Rice - Score 83 CBlue Buffalo Chicken and Rice - Score 106 A+Burns Chicken and Brown Rice - Score 107 A+Canidae - Score 112A+Chicken Soup Senior - Score 115 A+Diamond Maintenance - Score 64 FDiamond Lamb Meal & Rice - Score 92 BDiamond Large Breed 60+ Formula - Score 99 ADiamond Performance - Score 85 CDick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium - Score 122 A+Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice -Score 106 A+Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato - Score 106 A+EaglePack Holistic - Score 102 A+Eukanuba Adult - Score 81 CEukanuba Puppy - Score 79 CFlint River Senior - Score 101 A+Foundations - Score 106 A+Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold - Score 93 BIams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium - Score 73 DInnova Dog - Score 114 A+Innova Evo - Score 114 A+Innova Large Breed Puppy - Score 122 A+Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, & Vegetables - Score 110 A+Member's Mark Chicken and Rice - Score 84 CMerrick Wilderness Blend - Score 127 A+Nature's Recipe - Score 100 ANature's Recipe Healthy Skin Venison & Rice - Score 116 A+Nature's Variety Raw Instinct - Score 122 A+Nutra Nuggets Super Premium Lamb Meal and Rice - Score 81CNutrience Junior Medium Breed Puppy - Score 101 A+Nutrisource Lamb and Rice - Score 87 BNutro Max Adult - Score 93 BNutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice - Score 98 ANutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy - Score 87BNutro Natural Choice Puppy Wheat Free - Score 86 BNutro Natural Choice Senior - Score 95 ANutro Ultra Adult - Score 104 A+Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice - Score 23 FPremium Edge Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Adult dry - Score 109A+Pro Nature Puppy - Score 80 CPro Plan Sensitive Stomach - Score 94 APurina Beniful - Score 17 FPurina Dog - Score 62 FPurina Come-n-Get It - Score 16 FPurina One Large Breed Puppy - Score 62 FRoyal Canin Boxer - Score 103 A+Royal Canin Bulldog - Score 100 A+Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult - Score 106 A+Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ - Score 63 FScience Diet for Large Breed Puppies - Score 69 FSensible Choice Chicken and Rice - Score 97 ASolid Gold - Score 99 ASummit - Score 99 ATimberwolf Organics Wild & Natural Dry - Score 120 A+Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken - Score 110 A+

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Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold - Score 97 A

AKC INTRODUCESCONDITIONAL REGISTRATION

New York, NY - The American KennelClub(r) Conditional Registrationprogram is now available for anyAKC(r)-registered dog whose parent,through DNA testing, is found to beunidentifiable. Rather than canceling theregistrations of the individual dog, all ofits littermates and all of their offspring,AKC will change affected dogs'registration to the conditional status.

The conditional status will be clearlynoted on the registration or pedigree ofthe unknown dog, as well as all progenyfor three generations, with the letter Qstarting the AKC registration number.Conditional status will only be grantedin cases where the dog is believed to bepurebred, but a registered parent isfound to be incorrect. "The ConditionalRegistration program will foster betterrelationships with dog owners whodiscover that there is an unidentifiedancestor in their purebred dog'spedigree," said Thomas Sharp, AssistantVice President of Compliance. "Nowthese owners will not be penalized witha revoked AKC registration and the lossof a majority of its benefits. Forexample, a dog with Conditionalregistration may still participate in anyevent in which ILP dogs mayparticipate, including Obedience,Agility, and Rally."

Conditional registration also offersinformed breeders the ability to keepthese dogs and their offspring in abreed's gene pool. To register a litter outof a sire and dame with conditionalregistration, both parents must be DNA-profiled. After three generations ofDNA-profiled parents, the registrationswill revert to regular for the litter in thefourth generation. This protocol is inline with the acceptance of importeddogs with three generation pedigreesfrom the country of origin.

Carl C. AshbyDelegateUnited States Kerry Blue Terrier Club

AKC TAKES INITIAL STEP TOWARDFORMATION OF POLITICAL ACTIONCOMMITTEE

New York, NY -On Friday, August 10, 2007 arequest was filed with the General Counsel ofthe Federal Election Commission (FEC)seeking an opinion on whether the AmericanKennel Club(r) and its member and affiliatedog clubs are "membership organizations" asdefined under relevant FEC regulations, andwhether the AKC(r) and its member andaffiliated clubs are "affiliated" within themeaning of applicable FEC regulations. Therequest was filed by attorney Timothy W.Jenkins of O'Connor & Hannan LLP ofWashington, DC on behalf of the AKC.

"Last week's filing with the FEC is the firstand arguably most significant step towardgiving the AKC and the dog fancy a crucialtool for positively affecting dog legislation atthe federal and state level," said Ron Menaker,AKC's Chairman of the Board. Menakerinformed the fancy of the AKC's intentions toform a PAC during the June 2007 Delegatemeeting.

The FEC opinion will determine the scope ofthe universe of individuals that the AKC canlegally solicit for contributions to its PAC. Inemphasizing the importance of careful anddeliberate steps toward formation of a PACrepresenting purebred dog fanciers, Menakernoted that the AKC has carefully consideredthis action for nearly a year, stating "manypeople think that all an organization has to doto form a PAC is to start soliciting money. Infact, the process can be very complicated,particularly given the unusual membershipstructure of the AKC and its member andaffiliated clubs. It is essential that we proceedin a deliberate and legal manner."

AKC President Dennis B. Sprung called thefiling of the FEC request a "watershed event inthe history of the AKC. We have been veryaggressive in advocating for the rights andinterests of purebred dog owners and breedersthrough our Canine Legislation Department,our federal legislative consultant, our statefederations of dog clubs, and our individualmember and licensed clubs, but without aPAC, the dog fancy has been fighting with onehand tied behind their backs. A PAC willenable us to be infinitely more effective inrepresenting our interests."

Sprung added that he was optimistic that aprompt and favorable response would be

forthcoming from the FEC, and that anAKC PAC could be formally launchedbefore the end of the year.


AKC-Parent ClubConference

Tom Rogers and I attended the AKCParent Club Conference in Atlanta thispast weekend, I know Tom will updateyou on his thoguhts but there are twothings I believe deserve special note:

1) Over the next couple of years therewill be an effort to study "how" groupswill be configured…how many there will be, how they will be populated, howthe judging transition would be handled,what the impact would be on shows, theaccomodation of new breeds enteringthe registry, etc. This will be a lengthyprocess…one that requires careful thought and deliberate action. WhileKerry Blues will most likely not beimpacted as much as some other breedswe need to stay close to this work. Asof now this is just a "glean" in AKC'seyes. No formal group is in place. Theproponderance of those in attendanceoverwhelmingly endorsed a group study.

2) AKC Companion Animal Recovery isback with their exclusive arrangementwith Trovan. Those of you whomicrochip as those who belong to AllBreed Clubs are urged to support AKCCompanion Animal Recovery. Itssuccess benefits all dogs. AKC CAR isthe only not for profit recovery serviceand surplus money is returned to supportpurebred dogs through grants, etc. Workwith your Vets to make sure they aresigned up with AKC CAR and offertheir chips.

Carl


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There's Hope for Thunder-PhobicDogs

Pet Column for the week of March 27,2006

Office of Public Engagement2001 S. Lincoln Ave.Urbana, Illinois 61802Phone: 217/333-2907

Kim Marie LabakInformation SpecialistUniversity of IllinoisCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Zeus Barger and Belle Carpenterwere two dogs who shared acommon problem. Like many dogs,they were deathly afraid ofthunderstorms. Fortunately, Zeus,Belle, and their owners have foundways to manage their thunderphobia.

Dogs can sense subtle changes inbarometric pressure, so they maysense a thunderstorm an hour ormore before it hits. Dogs who sufferthunder anxiety may pant, pace,salivate, and paw at doorsexcessively before a storm, andwhen thunder sounds, they mayshiver, whimper, or even becomedestructive, scratching at doors andfloors, possibly to the point that theyhurt themselves. This was the casewith Zeus.

Zeus was a golden retriever whofound a simple way to deal with hisfear of thunder. He belonged to Dr.Anne Barger, a veterinarypathologist and assistant professorat the University of Illinois VeterinaryTeaching Hospital in Urbana.

"Zeus was a sensitive soul," explainsBarger, who would put Zeus in akennel while she was away at work.One day when it started to storm,she worried about Zeus and wenthome to check on him.

"By the time I got there, he hadgotten out of kennel. He was soafraid, he was able to bend the metalbars and squeeze out." Not only didZeus destroy his kennel, but he alsohurt himself getting out--his face wasswollen and cut from the ordeal.During another incident, Zeus was

outside during a storm and trying to getinside, he scratched at the door soviolently he demolished the door and worehis toenails down until his paws werebleeding.

The solution to Zeus' problem wassurprisingly simple. Dr. Barger explains,"Zeus and I came to an understanding: Itold him I wouldn't put him in the cageanymore if he found a place in the househe could go to feel safe duringthunderstorms." Eventually Zeus foundthat the lying in the upstairs bathtub madehim feel more secure duringthunderstorms.

"I knew an hour ahead of time that a stormwas coming, because Zeus would headupstairs and look at me as if to say 'I'll bein the tub if you need me.' In the tub, Zeuscalmed down, his breathing and heartrates became normal, and he wasn'thurting himself."

When asked to theorize why Zeus chosethe bathtub, Barger says, "The bathtub issuch as strong, solid appliance that whenthe thunder shakes the house a little, thetub may muffle the vibrations." Barger alsonotes that the bathtub is a cool, quietplace, and that her bathroom doesn't haveany windows, keeping Zeus from seeingthe lighting, which also triggers anxiety insome dogs.

Dr. Rachael Carpenter, a veterinaryanesthesiologist at the teaching hospital,also has a thunderstorm phobic dognamed Belle. For years, veterinarianshave prescribed sedatives to calm dogsduring storms, but Carpenter explains thatthese medications may sedate a dog, butthe dog may still feel anxious even thoughit doesn't show signs of agitation. "Ofcourse, you can't ask the dog if it still feelsanxious, but now there are drugs on themarket that are specifically made to treatanxiety, not hyperactivity."

Aside from medical treatment, behavioristsrecommend counter-conditioning anddesensitization. "To counter-condition yourdog, teach her to settle and relax oncommand. Train her to go to her bed andlay down on command when it's notthundering, so when the thunder comes,she already understands that command."

Carpenter explains that often pet ownersdo the opposite; by offering a pet treats,

praise, and consolation petting whenthe animal is panting, pacing, andwhimpering, they are essentiallyrewarding the pet for acting anxious.

Carpenter also recommends playingCDs or audio tapes of thunderstormsto desensitize a pet to the noise."Start it out quietly, and then play it alittle louder. At the same time, tell thedog to go to its bed and relax, andreward them for lying down andrelaxing."

A novel solution that Carpenter hastried with Belle is a Dog AppeasingPheromone (DAP) diffuser, an over-the counter product available at mostpet stores. "It looks just like a GladePlug-Inﾮ," she says. The diffuserreleases a pheromone that is similarto the one that mother dogs releasewhen their puppies are nursing.

"It's supposed to be very calming,and you simply plug it into the walland keep one around during stormseason." Carpenter recommendscombining a DAP diffuser withbehavioral training and drug therapy.

Pet owners can learn from Zeus andBelle that there are several optionsfor dealing with a thunder-phobic pet,from medications and pheromonesto training, or simply letting the petseek out its own hide-out. As Dr.Barger notes, "Often dogs will let usknow what they need if we just givethem the opportunity."

For more information on thunderphobia, behavior, anti-anxietymedications, or DAP diffusers andyour pet, consult your veterinarian.

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Up Coming Herding Test

November 2007January February March April May June July August September October November December

Name Location Event Type Event Date Event Information

Mid Florida Shetland SheepdogClub

Event Number: 2007110602Event Status: Approved

Get Club Info Get Map

St Cloud, FL HRTS /HRTR Nov 2, 2007

Herding TestOpening Date: Sep 7, 2007Closing Date: Oct 12, 2007Number of Days: 1

Herding TrialOpening Date: Sep 7, 2007Closing Date: Oct 12, 2007Number of Days: 1




St Cloud, FL HRTR Nov 2, 2007

Herding TrialOpening Date: Sep 7, 2007Closing Date: Oct 12, 2007Entry Fee: $35.00Number of Days: 1













Back To Top December 2007January February March April May June July August September October November December

Name Location Event Type Event Date Event Information

Central Florida Herding ClubEvent Number: 2007551301

Event Status: Approved


Malabar, FL HRTS /HRTR Dec 1, 2007

Herding TestOpening Date: Oct 9, 2007Closing Date: Nov 7, 2007Entry Fee: $45.00Number of Days: 1

Herding TrialOpening Date: Oct 9, 2007Closing Date: Nov 7, 2007Number of Days: 1

Central Florida Herding ClubEvent Number: 2007551302

Event Status: Approved


Malabar, FL HRTS /HRTR Dec 2, 2007

Herding TestOpening Date: Oct 9, 2007Closing Date: Nov 7, 2007Entry Fee: $45.00Number of Days: 1

Herding TrialOpening Date: Oct 9, 2007Closing Date: Nov 7, 2007Number of Days: 1

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Litter Announcements

Can/Am. Ch. Doubleu Shall WeDance " Twister was bred to BISSAm. Ch. Symphonie's Blind Date "Riley ".Puppies expected mid-July.

Breeder : France Godbout

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Ch. Symphonie's Blind Date

Quick brag here about Riley(now Multi BIS/BISS Am/CanCh. Symphonie's Blind Date).A week following his firstAmerican BIS, we went we upto Canada where hecompleted his Canadianchampionship in the first threedays with three 5 point wins,including a group 3rd and twogroup 1st. He finished theweek with three more group1st and a BIS today!

We are all SO proud of him!

France & Len

CH Elbrley's Finnstar DooleyDooley

On Saturday July 7th, Dooleygot a Group 1 from Judge Mr..Alice M. Watkins and onSunday July 8th, he got breedfrom Peggy Haas. GreaterVenice Florida Dog Club show.Also, at Orlando on June 22ndand 23rd, he got breed fromDon Rogers at the BrevardKennel Club show and Mrs.Geri Kelly at the CentralFlorida Kennel Club show.

These wins moved Dooley intothe top 10 in breed points forKerry Blue Terriers. He is alsoin the top 20 now with all breedpoints.

Thanks to an excellent job byBlake in Handling Dooley atSarasota he really showedwell.

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Anthony Lopez - Editor709 W. River Heights Ave.Tampa, FL 33603

General Meeting and Board MeetingHernando County Kennel Club shows Nov. 10 or 11, 2007

Florida Classic Park Show Grounds Brooksville, FL

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