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DNA REQUIREMENTS FOR

NATIONALS AND BLOAT ....3

UPCOMING EVENTS .... 4

HEARTWORMS...PRVENTION

IS THE BEST CURE .......... 2

Suncoast Brillo SER VI NG GW P FAN CI ER S IN T H E SOUT H EAST

Message From The Board Greetings to Suncoast Members,

The 2013 calendar year is well under way and we

already have numerous events in the record books. In

January 2013 several Suncoast members assisted in the

first annual GWPCA Southern Classic in Masaryktown,

FL. We had nice entries for this inaugural event and fun

was had by all. We hope to have even more club mem-

bers participating and volunteering next year. Thank you

to all who came out.

In April we held a field training day also at Masaryk-

town, FL. This event was successful with getting several

novice hunting members and dogs out for an introduc-

tion to birds. I think we have a few new members

hooked, and I know the dogs are ready.

We are always trying to find ways to keep our members

involved in different canine sports, this is a versatile

breed! So in June we have a dock diving seminar

planned. Look for a sign up sheet soon.

Also keep a watch out for upcoming show events this

summer, as well as more field events and coursing abil-

ity get-togethers this fall.

We hope to get all of our members involved.

Suncoast Board Members President - Belinda DeLaby | dogirl@cfl.rr.com

Vice President - Erika Brown | geauxerika@yahoo.com

Secretary - Angie Johnson | angiehef@aol.com

Treasurer - Marion Hancock | gontofl@yahoo.com

Board Member - Christi Chism | performanceplumbing@windstream.net

Board Member - Maryanna Cox-Herrington | magebwe@hotmail.com

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The 2013 GWPCA Nationals will

being held in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The specialty shows, obedience

and agility will be held at the Lan-

caster Event Center, starting

Thursday, October 3, 2013. The

field events are in nearby Branch

Oak FT grounds. Hunt Test Day 1,

FT Derby Classic and the water

test start off the fields events on

Monday, October 7, 2013.

If you have not booked a room

please do so immediately. There is

a Nebraska football game the same

weekend and rooms will go fast.

The host hotel is New Victorian

Suites 402-464-4400.

For all information on Nationals

go to:

www.gwpca.com/Nationals.html

And go to

Facebook Page

2013 Nebraska –GWP Nationals

Suncoast German Wirehaired

Pointer Club of Mid-Florida

May 8, 2013

Treasurer’s Report

Submitted by:

Marion Hancock, Treasurer

May 8, 2013

Balance as of March 9, 2012

$1,997.33

Outflows:

3/27/12 HT Birds $80.00

3/27/12 HT Expenses $65.00

8/15/12 Natls Trophy $75.00

4/04/13 Equisure $600.00

4/21/13 Train Day Birds $206.00

4/21/13 Train Day Grds $40.00

Outflow Total $1,066.00

Inflows:

5/1/12 HT Entries $238.00

2/8/13 Dues $260.00

3/4/13 Dues $185.53

4/05/13 Dues $250.00

4/08/13 Dues $143.00

5/07/13 Dues/Train Day $284.00

Inflow Total $1,360.53

Balance May 8, 2013 $1,598.88

2013 Maturity Re-Nomination Reminder

Owners of individual dogs from properly nomi-

nated 2013 Maturity litters have until June, 30,

2013 to get their re-nominations in!!!. Don't

miss this opportunity to include your special dog

in the very first "official" GWPCA Show Maturi-

ty!! The Guidelines and forms can be accessed on

the GWPCA website.

More Maturity Litter Nomination Reminders

And while the 2013 Litter Nominations are

closed, please note that litters whelped toward the

end of the 2014 Maturity eligibility date range

(April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013) can actually still

be nominated by their breeders for the 2014 Ma-

turity, since breeders have 90 days after the whelp

date (or up to 6 months., with an additional fee) to

do so. So many eligible litters, so little time!

And please don't forget to nominate litters

whelped between April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014

for the 2015 Maturity. Contact Suncoast Member

Audrey Meinke for more information.

fairwindxx@sbcglobal.net

Join the GWPCA Today and help sup-

port our Parent Club. But don’t stop

there...Get Involved!

www.gwpca.com/Membership.html

Paying for membership dues on-line

using your debit or credit card with

the GWPCA will soon become a reali-

ty. Check the GWPCA.com soon for

more information.

Don’t forget to send in your GWPCA

versatile applications. New dogs add-

ed to this prestigious program will be

announced at the 2013 Nationals

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2014 GWPCA National DNA Requirements 2014 GWPCA Nationals in Rend Lake, FL

This is a reminder to all people planning to attend the 2014 GWPCA Nationals or any Na-

tionals there afterwards. Per a GWPCA board

vote at the December 2012 board meeting. All

GWP’s over two (2) years of age will need a

DNA test i.e.. DNA number to enter GWPCA

National Events. This requirement is needed for

any GWPCA National Event where a National

Title will be up for grabs. Thus a DNA number

will be needed to enter the GWPCA National Specialty, National Field Cham-

pionship and National Amateur Field Championship. DNA Test Kits can be

purchased at AKC.org. If prepaid the cost is $35.00, if you pay when you send

in the test kit the price is $40.00. Also there will be a discounted DNA clinic at

the 2013 Nationals.

DNA Test Kits can be pur-

chased at AKC.org. Prepaid

test kits are $35.00.

http://www.akc.org/dna/

test_kits.cfm

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I Can Fly! Dock Diving

Seminar

Orlando, FL

Suncoast “A”

Match Look for Information soon on our last

“A” Match. The success of this match is

very important and once it is complete

and we forward our last package to the

AKC to get approval to hold specialty

shows and hunt tests. “A” Match Coordi-

nator is Christi Chism and Chairman is

Julie Harrison. Please contact Christi at

performanceplumbing@windstream.net

Does your GWP love to

swim and retrieve...then you

will want to attend our Dock

Diving Seminar.

The Suncoast GWP

Club in partnership

with the University

of Doglando is hold-

ing a Dock Diving

seminar. The semi-

nar is geared towards

beginners. Lunch

will be provided.

Contact Angie Johnson

at angiehef@aol.com

407-466-3554

When: June 30th 9am - 2pm

Where: University of Doglando

12276 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando FL

Price: Members $40.00 first dog.

$20.00 second dog same handler

The Suncoast Club held a Field Training Day on April 21st in

Masarkytown Field Trial Grounds. We had a nice turn out with

the opportunity to introduce many members and dogs to the

world of AKC Field Events. Some of these dogs have never seen

a bird before but you would never know it.

Sue McKeever’s Dog “Romeo” was a stand out novice dog. This

was his first time on birds and he would have easily passed a

Junior Hunt Test. I think we have a new member hooked. Other

stand out novice dogs were Cutie handled by junior handler Alex

Chism, Reagan owned by Bob and Kathy Marks (that dog loves

to point she held for a LONG time as we worked a closer dog on

point). Baby dogs Molly and Jackie had a great time chasing

quail. And it was wonderful to see some of the old boys out

there, Baron and Spumoni hunted like they were young dogs.

Thanks to all the members who came out and supported this fun

day of training.

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eartworm disease is caused by parasitic round-

worms, the adult form is Dirofilaria immitis,

these worms live in the chambers of the heart, the ar-

teries and lungs. The period between the initial infec-

tion, when the dog is bitten by a mosquito and the mat-

uration of the worms into adults, living in the heart

takes six to seven months.

Heartworms spread host to host through the bite of a

mosquito and this is the only way heartworms can be

spread. The mosquito bites an infected animal and in-

gests microfilariae. The microfilariae develop into

larger larvae using

the mosquito as an

intermediate stage

before completing

their life cycles. The

rate of development

in the mosquito is

temperature depend-

ent, requiring about

two weeks of tem-

perature at or above

80 F, as a result

transmission is lim-

ited to warm

months. When the

mosquito bites the

animal the larvae

gets “injected” un-

der the skin at the site of the mosquito bite. The larvae

migrate to the muscles of the chest and abdomen

where they enter the bloodstream and are carried

through the heart to reside in the pulmonary artery.

Over the next couple of months the worms increase

greatly in size. The female adult worm is about 30 cm

in length, and the male is about 23 cm. Approximately

seven months after infection, the adult worms have

mated and the females begin giving birth to microfilar-

iae, which circulate in the bloodstream for as long as

two years, waiting for the next mosquito to bite the

host and the cycle repeats itself.

Signs of Infection? Many dogs will show little or no sign of infection even

after the worms become adults. However, active dogs

and those with heavier infections may show signs of a

persistent cough, reduction of activity or exercise, re-

duced appetite, lethargy, weight loss, vomiting, diffi-

cult or rapid breathing and eventually congestive

hearth failure.

How Do I Know? Heartworms can be detected by blood test. The filtration

test finds microfilariae in the blood; the occult test lo-

cates adult worms in the heart. Many veterinarians pre-

fer to do both tests as the absence of microfilariae in the

blood does not necessarily mean that there are no adult

worms in the heart.

What is Treatment? Adult heartworms in dogs are killed using a drug called

adulticide that is injected into the muscle through a se-

ries of treatments.

Treatment may be

administered on an

outpatient basis, but

hospitalization is

usually recommend-

ed. When the dog is

sent home, exercise

should be limited to

leash walking for

the duration of the

recovery period,

which can last from

one to two months.

This decreases the

risk of partial or

complete blockage

of blood flow through the lungs by dead worms. Surgi-

cal removal of the adult heartworms is possible and may

be used in advanced cases with heart involvement.

Prevention? There are a variety of options for preventing heartworm

infections, including daily and monthly tablets, monthly

topicals and a six-month injectable product available

only for dogs. All of these methods are extremely effec-

tive, and when administered properly on a timely sched-

ule, heartworm infection can be completely prevented.

These medications interrupt heartworm development

before adult worms reach the lungs and cause disease.

Consult your veterinarian for the best treatment for you

and your dog.

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Heartworm

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Jolee, “FC High Power’s Jolt To The Sys-

tem JH” won 4th place in the first annual

AKC Walking Dog Championship. Jolee is

owned by Suncoast member Belinda DeLaby.

“Show a keen desire to hunt, be bold and in-

dependent, and have a fast, attractive manner

of hunting.” - AKC

The following Suncoast Dogs have earned Pointing and

Retrieving Hunt Test Titles.

CH Blueline’s Aspen Glow JH

Owner - Heidi Baumbarger

CH Blueline Lightning Bug JH

Owner - Heidi Baumbarger

Reece Aftehours In It 2 Win It At Whitetail JH

Owner - Deb Darby & Angie Johnson

CH Afterhours Reece Flying Solo JH

Owner - Tina Whitmore, A Johnson, A Chism

Reece Afterhours N Dusty Steele N Thyme JH CA

Owner - Joni Cornell, A Cornell, A Johnson

Claddagh’s Raven Moon JH

Owner - Amber Duff

CH Heywire Looks Like Almond Joy At Reece JH BN

Owner - Joni Cornell, A Johnson, A Meinke

GCH Hawk Haven’s Grand Stand MH

Owner - Pete & Norma Paduch

GCH RipsnorterNCladdagh Backfld N Motion JH JHR Form Follows Function

The following Suncoast Dogs have earned

Conformation Titles (GCH or CH).

GCH Hawk Haven’s Grand Stand MH

Owner - Pete & Norma Paduch

GCH RipsnorterNCladdagh Backfld N Motion JH JHR

Owner - Margie Howard

CH Caramel ‘N Heywire Justa Three Cheers

Owner - Audrey Meinke & Bernee Brawn

Please submit Kudos to Angie at angiehef@aol.com

Phelps, “GCH Mountain View National Acclaim”

earned an AKC Best In Show at the Palouse Hills Dog

Fanciers in Lewiston, ID, under judge Stephen Hub-

bell. Phelps is owned by Suncoast members Pete &

Norma Paduch and Betty Stroh.

Heyleigh, “GCH Heywire ‘N Highfield’s Hey

Look Me Over” earned an AKC Best In Show at

the Lakeland Winter Haven KC under judge Ms.

Beverly Vics. Heyleigh was bred by Suncoast mem-

ber Judy Cheshire.

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Heidi Baumbarger - bluelinekennel@windstream.net (www.bluelinekennel.com)

Josh & Erika Brown - geauxerika@yahoo.com (www.geauxwires.com)

Judy Cheshire - heywiregwp@gmail.com (www.heywiesureshot.com)

Christi & Steve Chism - performanceplumbing@windstream.net (www.afterhoursgwp.com)

Joni & Dave Cornell - dusty4561@yahoo.com

Billy & Deb Darby - Whitetailgwp@mindspring.com (www.whitetailkennels.com)

Belinda DeLaby - dogirl@cfl.rr.com (www.tempestwires.com)

Rick & Deanne Donohue - doubledpicards@me.com (http://doubledpicards.com)

Amber Duff - kelraven@att.net

Steve Ferreira - copperridgekennel@gmail.com

Bryan & Robin Fobbus - bfobbus@hotmail.com or robin.fobbus@gmail.com

Earl Fowls - wildwiregwp@yahoo.com (www.wildwiregwp.com)

Marion Hancock & Robert Wickes - gontofl@yahoo.com

George & Maryanna Herrington - magebwe@hotmail.com

John & Margie Howard - creaghans@yahoo.com

Jim & Carolyn Isom - kj9t@aol.com (www.aimnhi.net)

Mike & Angie Johnson - angiehef@aol.com (www.ReeceKennels.com)

Lorraine Leal - luv4equs@bellsouth.net

Robert & Kathy Marks - rkmdogs@tampabay.rr.com

Francis & Diane Marsh - fdmarsh@comcast.net

Marian McKeever

Audrey Meinke - fairwindxx@sbcglobal.net (www.caramelkennels.com)

Pete & Norma Paduch - peterpaduch@frontiernet.net (www.hawkhavenwires.com)

Lori Patterson - lmpatter@lmpatter.com

Diane Philibert & Mark Rosenblat - dphilibert@cfl.rr.com

Octavian & Lisa Popescu - willamettegwp@comcast.net (www.gwpuplandhunter.com)

John Quattrochi & Sue McKeever - susan.anne.mckeever@gmail.com

Bruce Ross & Donna Burgess - bkrgwp@gmail.com

Betty Stroh

Tony & Anita Tate - dranitatate@gmail.com

Christine Whitmore - afterhoursgwp@windstream.net (www.afterhoursgwp.com)

Jim & Helen Witt - ripsnortergwp@hotmail.com (www.Lookoutgwp.com)

Alexis Chism

Allison Chism

Alexis Cornell

Jan DeLaby

Cole Ferreira

Billie Green

Spring/Summer Breed Sire: CH RLB’s Mac The Knight MH

Dam: CH Drakkar’s RLB’s Secora RE CD JH V Octavian & Lisa Popescu

www.GWPUplandHunter.com

Phone: 503.473.4533

Email: willamettegwp@comcast.net

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTERS

Spring/Summer Breed

Sire: GCH Afterhours Reece Have Gun Will Travel

Dam: GCH Afterhours Cute As A Button JH Christi Chism

www.AfterhoursGWP.com

Phone: 352-5591-3669

Email: performanceplumbing@windstream.net

Spring/Summer Breed

Sire: CH Afterhours Reece Flying Solo JH NA II

Dam: UAGI CH Reece Af-

terhours Pretty Is As Pretty

Does JH RN V NAI

Angie & Mike Johnson

www.ReeceKennels.com

Phone: 407-466-3554

Email: angiehef@aol.com

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” ~ B. Williams

Spring/Summer Breed Sire: GCH Mountain View National Acclaim

Dam: CH Tova’s Atomic VD Winston JH

Sire: GCH Hawk Haven’s Grand Stand MH

Dam: CH RLB’s Sage Sedona Timecam SH

Sires owned by Pete Paduch

Contact HawkHaven Wires for Info

www.hawkhavenwires.com

Phone: 845-888-50144533

Email: peterpaduch@frontiernet.net

Puppies Due May 12th

Sire: CH Sure Shot’s Rock On JH

Dam: CH Mountain View’s National Anthem Judy Cheshire

www.heywiresureshot.com

Phone: 919-477-6530

Email: heywiregwp@gmail.com

Puppies Due May

Sire: CH Whitetail’s Shortcut MH

Dam: Whitetail’s Iowa Ice Deb Darby

www.whitetailkennels.com

Phone: 864-710-7204

Email: whitetailgwp@mindspring.com

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How long have you been in wires? Mike and I have been in

Wires for almost 10 years. We got our first wire in February

2004.

How or why did

you get into wires?

We actually go into

wires by a joke. I

had two wirehair

dachshunds and

Mike commented

one day that we

needed a more

“Manly” dog

around the house. I

asked him which

breed would he

like? Expecting him

to say Springer

Spaniel or a similar

sporting dog, since

that is what he

owned before me, I

was surprised when

he pointed out a

GWP. We did our research, talked to some owners and liked

what we heard. We then found a reputable breeder who did

health tests and etc. (Afterhours Kennels) a couple of hours

from us and the rest is history...We got our first… I mean

first and second GWP’s.

What is your favorite characteristic about the breed? I

love their versatility and that they can do almost anything,

and who can resist that fuzzy face.

Who was your first GWP? Well like I mentioned before our

first GWP was really two. We went to the breeder to pick up

our puppy and we came home with two. Baron, “CH After-

hours Sir Baron RH JH” and Remington, “CH Afterhours Sir

Remington RH NAJ”. There are times when we thought

OMG what did we do bringing home two GWP’s but look-

ing back I would not have done it any differently. Those two

boys are the best of buds and Mike and I had a great time

training our own dog.

Who was your favorite

GWP? Well that question

is a little unfair because I

love them all for different

reasons, but one dog I will

never forget was my

Reece, “Reece Afterhours

Life Is a Box of Choco-

late JH, NA Prize I”. Un-

fortunately she passed

away at the age of 2 from Pythiosis. This dog touched every-

one she met and there was not a thing she could not do.

What is your Most Memorable Moment Competing with

your dogs? I started thinking about this question and was

surprised by how many great moments I have had with my

dogs, for only being in the breed for 10 years. I am very

blessed. Thinking back at a few, one was when I ran Reece in

NAVHDA Natural Ability. She was my first bred-by dog and

my first time running in NAVHDA. We earned a Prize I (112

Pts) but it wasn't until the end when I finally realized what a

special performance she put on, when the judge came up to

me afterwards, handed me his business card and said when

you are ready to breed her call me, that girl was spectacular.

Another moment I will never forget is winning Best of Breed

at the 2010 Na-

tional Specialty

breeder/owner/

handler with Tru-

man “GCH Reece

Afterhours The

Buck Stops Here

JH”, after the

judge pointed at

us, Mike said he

did not know I

could jump that

high.

Also getting to witness my first Best In Show with Truman.

Sometimes I think it is harder not being on your dog during

moments like this, because all I could do was bite my nails.

He ended up getting back to back BIS’s, that weekend.

What are your plans for 2013?

We plan to breed Marley, she is

another special girl. She will do

anything I ask of he. We have titles

in show, hunt test, NAVHDA, agil-

ity and obedience, she is a jack of

all trades.” And as always continue

training and working with our

dogs.

Are you happy with the direction the breed is going? Yes

I am, keep’m versatile. One thing I would like to see is more

volunteerism by the GWP fanciers out there to their local

club or GWPCA. Start off small, maybe volunteer with a

small committee, help organize event or send in a submission

to the Brillo or Wire~News. You never know what that will

lead to, maybe running for an office someday. Just Get In-

volved.

Remington and Baron

Reece

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Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply

When loved one comes home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp and play daily.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On nice days, stop to lie down in the grass and relax.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire

body.

Delight in simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.