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Westie Updates Vol. 2 No. 5 May 6, 2015
President’s Message Dear fellow WHWTCA members and friends, In this issue of the Westie Updates you will find lots of information to keep you current on the national club and regional club events! Please read through all of it so you will know what we have planned and where your help, support and participation may be needed. Your regional clubs and National club are offering numerous opportunities to support the integrity and future of the West Highland White Terrier. Look to see where you can become involved in the future of our breed. In addition you will find details about getting your ads in for our startup of the new westie Imprint! As we have said before, the success or failure of our very special magazine will rely heavily on the support of your advertising dollars. We think you will be pleased with the new format. Mark your calendars for the Roving in Houston in July!! This is going to be one of those not-to-be-missed occasions with a full schedule of events and shows!! Below you will find many details I hope many of our members are supporting the various regional specialties with their entries. Regional clubs work very hard to make these shows very special and we are nearly always guaranteed majors! Consider supporting these clubs and their efforts to keep these specialties a very important part of our year! In August the WHWTCA and the WHWTC of NO will be sponsoring a breed seminar at the Canfield Show grounds. This seminar will welcome potential judges, approved judges, breeders and exhibitors and will hopefully be the first of many around the country over the next year or two. The August seminar will be given by two well respected breeder/exhibitors; Dawn Martin and Lisa Pacheco. More information will be shared as details are firmed up. Please, if you have any questions or concerns, make a point of reaching out to either myself or one of our board members. We want to keep the lines of communication and the sharing of ideas at the forefront of our service to the club. My best to all,
Lee Lee Trudeau [email protected]
Notes from our
recording
secretary
Hello All, The new Membership List (Members Only section of the website) and the Breeders List are now up on the website.
If you see any errors, please contact me at [email protected] or Kristine Tarrer at
Cathy Blacklock
Recording Secretary
ATTENTION MEMBERS: If you have an address, phone number or email change please email the Corresponding Secretary only for ALL of these changes. This way we can ensure that the information reaches the right people and the information will be updated in a timely manner. You can also use snail mail if that is your preferred method. Also please keep in mind Imprints mailings once in process cannot be changed so please provide us with as much notice as possible to ensure timely delivery. Thank you for your cooperation! [email protected] 299 Nunnally Farm Rd. Monroe, Georgia 30655
-Kristine Tarrer
WHWTCA
Corresponding Secretary
Membership
applications
PROPOSED MEMBERS According to Article 1, Section 3, of the Club By-Laws, the name of each applicant and that of their sponsors – Principal (p) and Secondary (s) – are to be published in the Westie Imprint. Letters regarding these applications should be addressed to: Cathy Blacklock, Recording Secretary, 192 Emmons Avenue, Akron, OH 44312, and should be received no later than June 30, 2015.
Gerald P. Summers 3481Principio Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Sandra G. Hafer 3789 Auburndale Ave The Villages, FL 32162
Henry Helgerson
12 Peach Tree Lane Eastborough, KS 67207-1059
Complete membership packets may be downloaded from the club’s website (www.westieclubamerica.com) or by contacting the membership chairperson.
Submitted by, Vonda L. Kuechler, Membership Chairperson P. O. Box 25264, Overland Park, KS 66225-5264 Telephone: (913) 963-3806 [email protected]
Westie imprint The new Imprint-------What you need to know! The first issue of the new Imprint will be out this summer. Advertising for the issue closes on May 31st. All text is due by May 15th. Advertising costs are included in this issue of Westie Updates You will be notified if you won the Preferred Positions Lottery for the Summer issue. Included in this issue of Westie Updates are the details of the volunteers and their contact information General questions about the new Imprint should be sent to the Imprint Committee, Kenny Fodill, Kathy Farrell, Dawn Martin and Lee Trudeau if you do not see your answers in this issue.
The Imprint is coming…..the Imprint is coming!!! The following post was sent to the WHWTCA chat list by Mary Ann Neal, a longtime member from California and a past Yearbook Editor. Mary Ann expresses so well what we can all do to support the regeneration of the Imprint: “Just a few random thoughts about why and what you "advertise" in your national breed club magazine... As we've all figured out, the times they are a-changing. In the old days you advertised that new Champion or the Special you were hoping would win at the National. Some of us included our performance activities as well. Now we have an opportunity to showcase our beautiful Westies in a larger format. Oh Yes, do an ad for all the old reasons, but maybe consider one to celebrate that first special Westie, or fill a page with Puppy pictures because we all know how good those make us feel. If you are a Regional Club or Rescue, consider an ad page with photos to showcase one of your events... the possibilities are endless. I'm over the moon that pictures no longer have to be postage stamp sized and larger fonts will be easier to read. I'm looking forward to seeing what you all are up to with those Westies of yours! I know there are folks who don't like to brag, but celebrating the achievements shared with your Westie encourages others to try something new as well. That's how I got started in all this...”
Westie Imprint
information
The Board of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America has worked diligently to upgrade and preserve the Westie Imprint that we have all come to love and cherish. The new Imprint will be produced in a larger 8 X 10 format & will offer both outside & inside color pages. A lottery system was used to fill the preferred color positions in the inaugural Summer issue and a few remaining preferred inside color pages of the Fall and Winter issues. In addition to preferred color, regular Black and White advertising will also be accepted at a cost of $95 @ page.
The quarterly deadlines for submission of ads and articles for the publication are as follows: Summer May 31, Fall August 31 and Winter November 30. ** Additional winners of the inside color pages were drawn in order to fill any preferred pages in the Fall and Winter issues that are not taken by Roving or National Specialty winners. If you entered the Lottery you made a commitment to advertise in the upcoming Imprints, which is necessary to ensure the future of the Imprint. ** an additional charge of $50.00 will be assessed to any ad that are not submitted “camera ready” in a complete high resolution TIFF file. Full details will be available on the WHWTCA web site.
Westie imprint
(continued)
Imprint Volunteers Features Coordinator and Contributor: Lisa Curry NJ [email protected] - Advertising Coordinator: Dawn Martin PA [email protected] - Commercial Advertising: Donald Peacock MD [email protected] - Marketing Manager: Linda Servin MA [email protected] - National and Roving Show Results: Fred Askin MD [email protected] - Regional Club Coordinators (results and news): Jenny Auger Maw NM [email protected] & Kenny Fodill VA [email protected] - Text Coordinator & Circulation Manager: Charles Trudeau, CT [email protected] All text sent via Email to: Charles Trudeau Text Coordinator [email protected] Articles –as a plain text document or MS Word document. Any figures and photos will need to be submitted as separate hi-resolution files, and not within the document. The quarterly deadlines for submission of text for the publication are as follows: Spring February 15, Summer May 15, Fall August 15 and Winter November 15. Ad Size is 8.25" X 10.75"
All ads sent via Email- [email protected] ADVERTSING RATES Front Cover $ 400 Back Cover $ 375 Inside Front Cover $ 350 Inside Back Cover $ 350 Color page $ 250 Black & White page $ 95 Business Card $ 40 2.125" X 3.75" Business Card 1 Yr $ 125 Commercial Color $ 600 1 year pre paid $1,600
1/2 inch border All text and photos should
be at least 1/2 inch inside
of the trim line or inside the
dotted line
to make sure nothing gets
cut off when the printer
trims the page to size.
Advertising- All ads must be submitted as a press ready .tiff preferred or .jpg file that is at least 300 dpi and of corresponding dimensions. Size: Page size is 8.25" x 10.75" Keep all type and images at least 1/2" away from all sides. Front and Back Covers and both inside covers: are full color and full bleed Full Bleed Ads add 1/8" to the page size on all four sides. 8.5" X 11" All camera ready ads are to be submitted via Email as an attachment by the published deadline. No exceptions. Payment must be received within 10 days of ad submittal. All payments "WHWTCA" are to be submitted to: Dawn Martin, Advertising Coordinator 141 Tittle Road Saylorsburg, PA 18353 [email protected] - All ads sent via Email The quarterly deadlines for submission of ads for the publication are as follows: Spring February 28, Summer May 31, Fall August 31 and Winter November 30.
Advertising Rules
WESTIE IMPRINT, the official publication of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America, Inc., is mailed quarterly to club members and to the AKC Library. Members’ copies are mailed via Bulk Mail. Subscription rate (U.S.) - $48.00 Bulk Mail Subscription rates outside United States vary by location; please contact the Circulation Manager for specific rates. Individual issues are available for $15.00 or 4 for $50 each, including first class postage. Copyright © 2015 – West Highland White Terrier Club of America, Inc. All rights reserved. The entire contents of the Westie Imprint is fully protected under federal and state trademark and copyright laws and no portion of Westie Imprint may be reprinted without the written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in the articles herein are those of the authors and not necessarily of the editor or the Officers and Directors of the Club. The editor reserves the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. The editor welcomes comments, suggestions, and expressions of opinions from the readers. ADVERTISING RULES The Westie Imprint is the official publication of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America , Inc. (WHWTCA).
Ads will be accepted only from WHWTCA members in good standing.
Ads will be accepted for dogs that the advertiser owns, co-owns, or bred.
A stud dog owner may submit ads for a dog sired by his/her stud dog.
Members cannot submit ads on behalf of non-members. Advertising in the Imprint is a benefit of membership and the ad content must clearly be that of the member.
Only club member’s contact information can be included in the ad. If any of the co-breeders or co-owners are not WHWTCA members, then their names may be listed in the ad, but not their contact information.
Ads must include the names of all owners of record or none (owners of record refers to owner or owners listed on the dog's AKC registration).
If the names of the breeders are included in the ad, all breeders of record must be included or none (breeder of record refers to breeder or breeders
listed on the dog's AKC registration).
It is the responsibility of all advertisers in the Imprint to ensure the accuracy of all references made to official field/obedience/show wins and awards.
Retouched/enhanced photos are NEVER allowed.
The cover of the Imprint must be in portrait format only. We will not accept a cover that is printed in landscape format. In other words, the magazine must not be rotated in order to view the front cover.
Errors in club publications will be handled at the discretion of the committee and on a case-by-case basis.
Formats: Digital ads are accepted in the following formats tiff or jpg. Copyrighted Material Photographic and digital images are subject to copyright law. It is illegal to reproduce images taken by a professional photographer or owned by someone else without the consent of the owner. The exception is official show photographs of your win. Any other image -- unless the image was taken by the advertiser -- must be used with the consent of the photographer. The advertiser member releases WHWTCA and assumes all liability regarding copyright infringement. Payment for ads will be accepted from members only. Make checks payable to WHWTCA and mail to the Advertising Editor. A $25.00 charge will be made for all returned checks. All checks must be in US Funds and drawn on banks with an USA address. Any other foreign checks, money orders, etc., must include an additional $12.00 bank service exchange fee. All payments are to be submitted to: Dawn Martin, Advertising Coordinator 141 Tittle Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 [email protected] - All ads sent via Email
Versatile dog
program update!!!!
The Versatile Dog Program has been updated to incorporate additional titling activities, giving Westies more ways to earn the awards while maintaining a basic equivalence with the current system. The program now includes Therapy, Nosework, Flyball, Coursing, Barn Hunt and the optional titling classes in Obedience. The current point system was reviewed and the Rally and Obedience titles were adjusted to give distinction to the skills required for obedience. VDA awarded in 2015 will be based on the old system for titles earned up to July 31, 2015. All subsequent awards will be based on the new system. See next page for chart
Category Conforma-
tion Companion
-ship Scenting Agileness Hunting
New Points
Conf. Obed-ience
Rally Thera
py Track-
ing Nosework
Agil-ity
Flyball Cours-
ing Ability
Earth-dog
Barn Hunt
10 Platin
um GCH
OTCH CT MACH
or PACH
9
Gold GCH
or Top 10
Terrier
UDX VST
Masters: 2
of MX, MXJ, MXF
or 2 of MXP, MJP, MXP
8 Silver GCH
UD EE or 10+10
7
Bronze GCH or Top
10 Breed
VER TDX NW3
Excellent: 2 of AX, AXJ,
XF, or 2 of AXP,
AJP or XFP
ONYX ME RATM
6 GO or PUTD
RAE
5 GCH
or Top 10 Sex
CDX ThDD NW2
Open: 2 of OA, OAJ,
OF, or 2 of OAP,
OJP or OFP
FM SE RATS
4 GN or PCDX
RE THDX TDU
3 CH CD RA ThDA TD NW1
Novice: NA, NAJ, NF,
NAP, NJP or
NFP
FDCh CAX JE RATO
2 PCD RN ThD FDX CAA RATN
1 BN ThDN FD CA
Summary of changes – 5 categories across 11 activities
1. Conformation Includes Grand Champion titles in addition to the AKC TopDog system
2. Companionship Includes Therapy and optional titling classes in Obedience. Levels of accomplishment for Rally and Obedience have been revised to reflect additional skills needed for the top obedience titles.
o Obedience (added optional titling classes) o Rally (adjusted point values) o Therapy (new)
3. Scenting Tracking levels were adjusted to reflect the extensive training required to earn the TDX and VST titles.
o Tracking (added TDU) o Nosework (new)
4. Agileness Agility Open/Excellent/Master levels now require 2 of 3 titles (Standard, Jumpers or FAST)
o Agility (adjusted level requirements) o Flyball (new) o Coursing (new)
5. Hunting o Earthdog o Barn Hunt (new
Versatile Dog Award Rules:
o Points are calculated by category – For categories with multiple activities, this is the sum of the highest level plus one-half the points for the other activities in that category. Example: Dog has a UD, RAE, ThDD. All 3 titles are within the companionship category. UD is the highest level and counts for 8 points, RAE counts for 3 points (half of 6 points), and ThDD counts for 2.5 points (half of 5 points) for a total of 13.5 points for the category.
o Total Points is the sum of points for the five categories. o A Threshold Category is one with 3 or more points in a single activity. This
requires the dog to demonstrate proficiency in an activity to demonstrate versatility.
o A Championship, Earthdog title OR at least 7 total points in any category is required for all awards.
The Versatile Dog Award (VDA) requires at least one of the following:
3 categories and 9 points,
2 threshold categories and 10 points and at least 7 points in Conformation or Earthdog,
2 threshold categories and 12 points and at least 9 points in any category.
The Versatile Dog Excellent Award (VDX) requires at least one of the following:
4 threshold categories and 16 points,
3 threshold categories and 17 points and at least 7 points in Conformation or Earthdog or at least 9 points in any category.
The Master of Versatility (MV) requires at least one of the following:
5 threshold categories and 23 points,
4 threshold categories and 24 points and at least 7 points in Conformation or Earthdog or at least 9 points in any category,
3 threshold categories and 25 points and at least 7 points in Conformation or Earthdog or at least 9 points in any category.
The Master of Versatility 2 (MV2) requires at least one of the following:
5 threshold categories and 29 points,
4 threshold categories and 30 points and at least 7 points in Conformation or Earthdog or at least 9 points in any category.
The Master of Versatility (MV3) requires at least one of the following:
5 threshold categories and 35 points,
4 threshold categories and 36 points and at least 7 points in Conformation or Earthdog or at least 9 points in any category.
The Master of Versatility (MV4) requires at least one of the following:
5 threshold categories and 41 points.
Examples:
o Versatile Dog (VD) o 3 categories and 9 points from CH CD NAP or BN RN ThDN TD JE. The latter
shows how points combine within a category, 2 for the RN plus ½ for the BN and ½ for the ThDN.
o 2 categories and 10 points from CH ME. This shows how a high level accomplishment in Earthdog can be combined with just one other category.
o Versatile Dog Excellent (VDX) o 4 categories and 16 points from GCH RA OAP OJP RATO or CH RAE ThD NAJ
JE. The latter shows how points combine within a category, 6 for the RAE plus 2/2 for the ThD.
o Master of Versatility o 5 categories and 23 points from CH RA TDX AXP AJP JE
Fine Print: VD Awards will be awarded at the 2015 banquet based on the old system for titles earned up to July 31, 2015. All subsequent awards will be based on the new system.
o No VD Award based on the old rules will be retracted after the change. But some dogs may find they will have an easier or harder time earning their next award level.
Conformation Top 10 levels: o Level 5 is the top 10 dog or top 10 bitch in the calendar year "AKC TopDog
By Breeds using Breed totals" report. o Level 7 is the Top 10 Westies (inter-sex) in the calendar year "AKC TopDog
By Breed Using All-Breed Totals o Level 9 is the Top 10 All Terriers Dogs or Bitches in the calendar year "AKC
TopDog By Group Using All-Breed Total".
Earthdog 10+10 requires 10 extra SE legs & 10 extra ME legs not necessarily at the same test.
A dog that achieves these requirements while one or more of his owners were not members needs to earn at least one further title while all his co-owners are members.
All titles must be AKC titles to be counted except Nosework titles which must be NACSW titles
Members who do not choose to have AKC recognition of Therapy, Flyball and Barn Hunt titles, or whose Flyball or Therapy accomplishment predates AKC’s recognition, or who earn Nosework titles must provide written proof of the accomplishment including the dog’s AKC registered name and the date of the accomplishment.
Members must provide documentation for Conformation Top 10 accomplishments or for Earthdog 10+10 from AKC reports.
Members should notify the performance committee in writing or email when their dogs earn a VD Awards to be sure the Club Database is up to date.
WHWTCA Quality
Westie Program
WHWTCA Quality Westie Program I’m pleased and excited to announce a new event and title for Westies. The WHWTCA Board recently approved the Quality Westie (QW) program for implementation in 2015, with the goal that the first live event will be held at Montgomery in 2015. Quality Westie is meant to provide a new and useful way for Westie breeders and owners to recognize and document Westies that meet the breed standard, and enable breeders to focus on producing Westies with proper type and exhibiting proper temperament and soundness, and maintain and protect the future of Westies. The keys to the Quality Westie program are: WHO: Evaluation of whether a Westie meets the breed standard by a panel of 3 experienced and knowledgeable Westie breeders. WHAT: A written and signed document by the evaluators given to the owner, plus a certificate from the WHWTCA for those Westies who pass. WHEN: Multiple evaluation events/year, hosted by the national club or regional clubs. WHERE: Separate venue and date from any AKC conformation show. WHY: Simple, useful method to recognize quality Westies for breeders and owners. NOTE: This entire process is held within the WHWTCA, and no other organization is involved at all. The evaluation is a NON-COMPETITIVE event. Why is this event created? There is evidence of growing frustration with the time, cost and complexity of the current competitive process of identifying quality dogs. Many members feel that there is undue emphasis on presentation and showmanship, and a decreasing focus on breeding to the standard. Several other breeds have developed formal, non-competitive breed standard assessments and titles. Arguably, one of the best and well-documented programs is the Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA) program of the Golden Retriever Club of America, which was established in 2004. Approximately 2,265 Goldens achieved the CCA title as of the end of 2013. There is a wealth of information on the CCA program at www.grca.org/events/CCA. The Quality Westie program is largely based on the Golden CCA program.
Who will be the QW Evaluators? 9 to 12 experienced and knowledgeable Westie breeders will be in the initial group
of evaluators. All evaluators must be members of the WHWTCA for a minimum of 10 years and
have bred at least 5 Westie litters. All evaluators must have finished at least 1 Westie by themselves to an AKC
championship. At least 1 member of every 3 person evaluation panel must also be a current AKC
approved Westie breeder-judge. It’s possible that there will be two (or even all three) Westie breeder-judges on the evaluator panel.
After the initial year of QW events, more evaluators could be nominated by club membership. The top 12 vote getters would be selected as the evaluator group for future events.
The WHWTCA Board selects the evaluation panel for Montgomery. Panels for QW events at the Roving and any regional specialties are selected from the approved evaluator group by the hosting clubs.
How does the evaluation process work? 1. Evaluation event & entry form advertised in Imprint, website, chat room, and
social media. 2. Entry form and fee sent to WHWTCA. At Venue: 3. 3 tables in evaluation space; 3 dogs evaluated simultaneously by the three
evaluators. 4. Each evaluator examines each dog individually, and records on score sheet while
evaluating dog. 5. After dogs are evaluated for structure, the 3 dogs are gaited individually and
together & evaluated for movement and “mingled” for temperament. Movement and structure are very closely related; generally, you don’t have good movement and poor structure and vice versa.
6. Dogs are excused from evaluation space. Evaluators then sit at a table & write their evaluation of each dog on the score sheets in triplicate, and sign the sheets.
7. Copy of written & signed evaluations given to owner. Copies also to evaluator and WHWTCA. If dog has passed, QW certificate from WHWTCA mailed later.
8. Next group of 3 dogs enters evaluation space. 9. Estimate that evaluation process for each group of 3 dogs will take ~ 45 minutes: - 10 minutes table evaluation for each dog x 3 evaluators. - 5 minutes for gaiting and “mingling”. - 10 minutes for evaluators to complete evaluation sheets. 10. Estimate that 24 dogs could be evaluated in a one day session (9 am - 12, 1 pm – 4
pm). 3 dogs/session x 8 sessions. Note: Dogs entered are to be at least 18 months old. Dogs are to be presented neat and clean. No need for show grooming. No foreign material in coat. No professional handlers, unless they are the sole owner of the dog and have been so for at least a year. How are the dogs scored? To achieve Quality Westie, dog must obtain a score of 75 or greater from three different evaluators (can be from more than one event). No category can be scored less than a 5 to attain the passing score of 75.
10 categories to be scored; 10 points in each category: 1. General appearance 2. Size, proportion, balance, substance (incl. bone) 3. Head: skull, muzzle, ears, eyes, expression 4. Bite: 6 incisors upper and lower, level or scissors bite 5. Neck, topline, ribs, chest, tail and tail set 6. Forequarters: shoulders, upper arms, elbows, front angulation, front legs and feet 7. Hindquarters: thighs, hocks, rear angulation, feet 8. Coat and color 9. Gait 10. Temperament Quality Westie Event Planning: The goal is to have the first live QW event at Montgomery, 2015. The QW event will be held either on Wednesday of Montgomery week, or on Monday (the day after the Montgomery show).. Much of 2015 will be spent in educating and clarifying the breed standard to the entire club membership, plus evaluator training and consensus-building (to try to reach as much agreement as possible on category weightings and scoring). Key Benefits of the Quality Westie Program: 1. Provides an opportunity for a very significant focus, clarification and
understanding of the standard of the WHWT for all WHWTCA members as well as owners of Westies.
2. Provides the opportunity for all participants (especially breeders) to get an in-depth written and signed expert opinion on how their dog measures up to the standard from three very experienced and knowledgeable Westie breeders (including at least one AKC approved Westie breeder-judge among the evaluators).
3. Provides an excellent opportunity to produce camaraderie among participants and attendees outside of the ring. Meet with fellow breeders and discuss potential breedings, what you need to improve your line, progeny, etc.
Summary: The major reason for developing the QW program was to encourage much more emphasis and focus on producing Westies that truly meet the standard. Please note that the QW program is NOT meant to change or replace the AKC conformation shows or the Champion title. People are free to pursue showing in conformation shows the same as always. QW simply provides an additional way to identify quality Westies for those people who prefer the method afforded by the QW program. The QW program is not perfect, but I hope it’s a positive move towards improving the breed. I hope that future additions/improvements to the program will include health, and a stronger, more explicit measure of good temperament.
Wayne Kompare QW Program Chairman
Auction Items Needed for Annual Banquet Hi All, The Auction Committee has begun its work on what we hope will be the biggest and most profitable auction ever! This is our major fundraiser and we hope we can count on you, the membership, for a donation to the Silent Auction. It's never too early to think about an item you would like to donate. The membership has been extremely supportive in the past years and we hope we can count on you again this year. We will keep you updated on our progress through the coming months. Thank you for your support. Candy Cappello Auction Chair [email protected]
Yearbook 2015
Attention all Club Members!!!
Needed for the 2015 Yearbook
Rules Pertaining to the various Performance awards & the awards listed for 2010, 2011, 2012
The Performance Registry of Merit Awards Rules & Qualifiers for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
The Earthdog Qualifiers at the Annual Earthdog tests (including judges) for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
All Performance events & qualifiers Held in Conjunction with the Roving Specialties for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 For more information, contact: Helene Weiss- Editor [email protected]
Club Members Book your hotel for the National Specialty Now!!!
The headquarters hotel is once again Hampton Inn-Exton, 4 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton,
PA. (610) 363-5555. When making your reservation, identify yourself as being with WHWTCA to get the discounted rate.
Your web page address is: http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/L/LNVPAHX-WHW-20150929/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Westie Foundation Facebook Auction
The Westie Foundation is holding a Facebook auction starting on May 9th. They are looking for auction items. Please go to their Facebook page for more information!
Club Members, please support your regional club specialties
WHWTCNI Specialty
held in conjunction with Great Lakes All Terrier Association, Grayslake, IL
Saturday, June 13th Regular class judge - Lydia Coleman Hutchinson Sweeps judge - Deb Borgo Obedience judge - Ronnie Bizer Supported entries Friday, June 12th and Sunday, June 14th (with Sweeps) in conjunction with Little Fort Kennel Club, Grayslake, IL Regular class judge - Friday - Clay Coady Regular class judge - Sunday - Gary L Doerge Sweeps judge (Sunday) - Karen Fitzpatrick Join us for our Specialty Dinner on Saturday, June 13th at our host hotel. Holiday Inn Express, 975 North Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL Ask for the Westie rate More information on http://westieclub.org or contact show coordinator, Susan Chapman, [email protected], 224-387-6645
WHWTCA National Roving 2015 in Houston, Texas July 15-19, 2015
Proudly hosted by the West Highland White Terrier Club of Southeast Texas (WHWTCSET)
Held in Conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows (5-Day Cluster) Cool Air-Conditioned Comfort—Set Up and Forget It!
Anticipated Itinerary
Wednesday, July 15, 2015: Houston All Terrier Show & Sweepstakes Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Lucy Heymen, Regular Classes Judge: Mrs. Judith White
Hospitality Room at Crowne Plaza
Thursday, July 16, 2015: WHWTCSET Specialty Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Nancy Stolsmark, Regular Classes Judge: Mr. Thomas Barrie
Banquet & Live/Silent Auction at French Corner
Friday, July 17, 2015: Houston Kennel Club All Breed Show & Sweepstakes Sweepstakes supported by Trinity Valley West Highland White Terrier Club
Sweepstakes Judge: Mrs. Barbara Barrie, Regular Classes Judge: Mrs. Judith A. Franklin
WFA Health Seminar: “I Want Puppies…Tips and Techniques to Improve Your
Breeding Success” presented by Dr. Kirk Esmond at NRG Center
Saturday, July 18, 2015: WHWTCA National Roving 2015 Hosted by WHWTCSET Sweepstakes Judge: Ms. Sandy Campbell; Regular Classes Judge: Mr. Clay Coady
Sunday, July 19, 2015: Galveston Kennel Club All Breed Show Regular Classes Judge: Dr. Thomas Lee Hossfield
Other Events: Agility, Barn Hunt (Rat N Gos & BHA Fun Test), Flyball, Obedience, & Rally. The Most Versatile Westie will be awarded for the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Host Hotel: Crowne Plaza, 8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054, (800) 627-6461 (across street from show site) Room Rate: $115 plus tax Website: http://www.cphoustonhotel.com/
Group Code: WHW Passkey link: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=31454145
Show Site Location: NRG Park (previously Reliant Park), One NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054. Facility is 1.4 million sq. ft. with ample parking @$10 day or parking permits for unlimited in/out. RV Parking is by reservation for 50 AMP and overnight parking permits. Grooming is reserved with electricity for a fee or non-reserved without power. Grooming, conformation rings, vendors, and companion events located under one roof. Approximately 40,000 exhibitors/ public.
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows—Entries Close Wednesday July 1, 2015
Banquet Facilities: The French Corner, 1104 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054 (block from show site) Reservations due July 1, 2015. Registration form: www.westieclubhouston.org, www.westieclubamaerica.com
Airports: Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is 12 miles; George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 29 miles from show site. Shuttle service is available.
For additional information: Bebe Pinter [email protected]
Roving Raffle
The following items are being raffled by the WHWTCSET. Please go to their website for more detailed photographs, information and raffle tickets for these stunning items. www.westieclubhouston.org or http://www.westieclubamerica.com/rovspec/raffle.html
Both of these are treasures for Westie Lovers!!!
Roving Dinner form Follow this link to the form for the Roving dinner…..
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/rovspec/meals.html
Roving auction
notice/request
Please follow this link and find out how you can support the auction at the Roving dinner……
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/rovspec/auction.html
West highland
white terrier club
of northern ohio
Northern Ohio Westie Specialty July 30th-August 2nd
It’s less than 90 days until Canfield, the Northern Ohio Westie specialty! Maybe the weather will warm up by then. As I’m writing this it is the end of April and 41 degrees! We have two days of sweeps, Saturday judged by Kathy Latz and Sunday by Lee Trudeau. Four days of majors judged by Ann Katona, Lydia Hutchinson, Ken Kauffman, and Randy Weckman.
We are hosting next year’s Roving, so you should attend this year to get a taste of what’s in store. Breed Seminar: In addition the WHWTCNO and the WHWTCA will be hosting a breed seminar on Saturday after BIS judging presented by breeder/exhibitors Dawn Martin and Lisa Pacheco (members of the Judges Education Committee). More details to follow about the seminar and it will be open to potential judges, current judges, westie breeders and exhibitors (including handlers). All westie enthusiasts welcome!! Chris Schriber Show chair
WHWTCA ANNUAL
DINNER AUCTION 2015
Peter Max up for Auction One of the most famous of all living artist's, Peter Max is also a pop culture icon. His bold colors, uplifting images and an uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and has inspired many generations. Peter Max has painted for six U.S. Presidents and his art is on display in Presidential Libraries and in U.S. Embassies. Max has painted our Lady Liberty annually since America's Bicentennial and in 2000 a collage of his Liberties adorned over 145 million Verizon phone books. Max has been named an official artist of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team at the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. He has also been Official Artist of 5 Super Bowls, World Cup USA, The World Series, The U.S. Open, The Indy 500, The NYC Marathon and The Kentucky Derby.
When: WHWTCA Annual Banquet October 2,2015
In addition to the Live Auction , “Sealed Bids” will be accepted FMI [email protected] ~ “Peter Max” in the subject line
Peter Max Auction Form
12” X 13” Original Art This is your chance to own a one of a kind “Westie” by
Peter Max One of the most famous of all living artist's, Peter Max is also a pop culture icon. His bold colors, uplifting images and an uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and has inspired many generations.
Art will be sold at public auction held at the Annual Dinner meeting of the West Highland White Terrier Club of America on Friday October 2, 2015 at 8:00 pm. If you are not able to be present to bid on or prefer to remain anonymous: “Sealed Bids” will be taken in advance Fill out the form and return before the Deadline: Wed Sept 23, 2015
“Auction” Joseph Mazur 100 Spruce Street Moosic, PA 18507
Peter Max original Westie Art. I wish to bid a maximum of $ If I am the lucky high bidder, I guarantee payment via Cash, Cashier Check or Major Credit Card payable to the WHWTCA within 5 days of the Auction conclusion. Name: Address: City / State: Phone: Email: Signature: Note: You can highlight form and copy and paste to a blank word document and then print and mail to the above address.
Fundraising Brand New to the Westie Shop, black ball caps with our club merchandising logo on the front!!! Brand New Shirts in 2 colors, and Tote Bags are now available on our website!!! Original new artwork by famed Westie Artist Barbara Hands!! Click on link below the photos.
http://www.westieclubamerica.com/fundraising/index.html
In addition, we have Westie Bracelets by Dave Taylor in a stunning black and white design as seen below.
Price of bracelet- $45.95 includes s/h within the United States.
Contact [email protected] for these new items!!
Older issues of Imprints now available at a discount!!
Mailing Guide for Shipping Imprints Issues prior to 2013 Cost each
Shipping Cost Shipping Method
Winter 2009 Centennial Ed. $ 6.35 $ 3.65 Media Mail one (1) $ 5.00 $ 4.00 1st Class Two (2) $ 5.00 $ 6.95 Flat Rate Envelope 3 to 4 $ 5.00 $ 10.95 9.5 x 6.5 Priority Box 5 to 10 $ 5.00 $ 12.95 Med. Flat Rate Box
2013 & Current Cost each Shipping each Shipping Method
2013 $ 10.00 $ 4.00 1st Class 2014 $ 11.00 $ 4.00 1st Class Note: Earlier issues, prior to Winter 2008 are now available in very limited numbers. To place an order, contact [email protected] Make checks payable to: WHWTCA
Mail Check to: Charles Trudeau, 478 West Hill Rd., Stamford, CT 06902
Available Issues: SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER
2008 NO NO NO YES
2009 YES NO YES YES*
2010 YES YES YES YES
2011 YES YES YES YES
2012 YES YES YES YES
2013 YES YES YES YES
2014 YES YES YES YES
2015 N/A
= Centennial Issue – Winter 2009
Westie Updates – next issue
The next issue of Westie Updates will come out on or around June 5th, 2015. Please send your information, dates, announcements etc. by May 31st 2015 to [email protected]
