Vol. 19 No.2, March/April 2018

What do Spring Time and the Kooiker Chronicle Have in Common?

They’ve arrived! Belatedly, but they’re finally here! Read all about KCUSA’s debut as an AKC

Sporting Group club, and see how 54 Kooikerhondjes and 67 of their human admirers spent 4

days at the Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville, Kentucky, dazzling onlookers in a blaze of orange

and white coats and elegant plumy tails. . . .

—Karen L. Dean, Editor

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Kooikerhondje Club of USA

www.kooikerhondjeusa.org

April 2018

Dear Members,

I am humbled and honored to take the reins as President of KCUSA. Jac Knoop has led our club since

June 2012 when we had just over 100 dogs in the US. Now we just celebrated our full recognition with

the AKC with nearly 500 dogs. We also feted Jac’s work to get us to this milestone with a highly suc-

cessful event at the Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville.

What made that event such a success was the broad diversity of attendees. The Showcase Award Din-

ner included nearly 70 people who comprised not just conformation show people, but members who

only show in performance, members who don’t show at all, and even members who don’t own a dog.

This is our membership – people who are united, not by an activity, but by a common love for a beauti-

ful orange and white companion dog.

We are starting an exciting new phase for our club. The goal of AKC recognition is in our rearview

mirror but our mission continues. We were formed to be advocates for our purebred dog as a family

companion, to pursue advancements in canine health and well-being, and to promote responsible dog

ownership.

Conformation shows are an opportunity to demonstrate responsible breeding to keep to the defined

standard. Meet the Breed events around the country allow us to show off our wonderful Kooiker-

hondjes and educate an eager public who wonder how to pronounce the name. And work with the

Dutch Club and the University in Utrecht furthers research in the health and genetics for our breed.

I look forward to an exciting year with the board working with members across the country to continue

to build our club. I encourage all of you as members to reach out and provide feedback, but more im-

portantly, to get involved in some aspect of our club that interests you. We have a lot of opportunities

and a lot of talent within the club. And we all love our little Dutch dogs!

Happy Kooikering!

Jennifer Methlie

President KCUSA

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ContentsPresident’s Letter

We Were ThereKooikers Cause Seattle Sensation 4Harvey Helps Promote Kooikers in NYC 7Kooikers Celebrate Their New AKC Status 9

Coming UpCome to the World Dog Show with KCUSA! 27

Competing with Your DogConformation Showing – What’s With All the Classes?? 29Correcting the Issue of the Missing Papers 31

Kooiker KudosLatest AKC Titles Awarded 32

Health and GeneticsPatella Luxation 33Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets 35

Adventurous Kooiker 37

COVER PHOTO: Bianca (Rosewood’s Bianca) dressed up for the Kentucky Kooiker Cluster (photo courtesy of Lesley Vanderpoel).

Kooiker Chronicle | Volume 19 No. 2 | March/April 2018

Kooikers Cause Seattle Sensation

by Dena Mathias

NINE KOOIKERS AND THEIR OWNERS

CONVERGED on the CenturyLink Field

Event Center, Seattle, Washington, to

represent KCUSA at the Seattle Kennel

Club Dog Show Meet the Breeds, March

10 and 11, 2018. These canine breed

ambassadors covered virtually all life-

stages, from a four-month-old puppy to

“tweenagers” to adult dogs; their hu-

man counterparts ranged from newbie

owners to longtime owners and veteran

breeders.

“Kooikers were once again quite

a sensation,” exclaimed Julie V who

brought Briar, her four-year-old bitch. “Every piece of literature we had disap-

peared before the end of the show! We enunciated “Koo ker hon chuh” several

hundred times despite the big, beautiful banner that Karen WP set up, and I

actually lost my voice by the end of it!”

A brief newscast about Kooikers on local television the night before and a

two-page spread in the show brochure ensured that the KCUSA booth would be

popular, and it was. Decorated with traditional and antique Dutch memorabilia

including wooden clogs, linens, photos, tulips, a fireplace and so forth, the booth

set the stage for dog lovers to get up close and personal with the Kooikers.

“We’ve been as visitors two times before. This was where we found this

amazing breed. This was our first year working in the booth. It is a wonderful

part of this show. Great for the public,” remarked Cindy, who along with her

husband, Pete, attended with their nine-month-old puppy, Goose. “We just

really enjoyed all the interest in our wonderful breed. So fun to help educate

future Kooiker owners.”

Not only was the KCUSA booth a hit, but the Kooiker area Saturday at the

Meet the Breeds Ring was a crowd favorite, too. People of all ages lined up to

Above: Julie and Briar

Below: Bristol

We Were There

Kooikers Cause Seattle Sensation 5

meet the new little “Dutch Dog” as

our Kooikers were frequently called.

“Meet the Breed is an essential

part of public education,” stated Karen

W-P. “We want to ensure that future

Kooiker owners understand the com-

plexities of the breed as they can be

a very soft dog at times, but in an in-

stant a very bold dog. It takes a gentle

but firm hand and a commitment to

training.” Karen discovered Kooikers at

their first Seattle Meet the Breeds ap-

pearance in 2014 and has participated

as an owner in every Seattle Meet the

Breeds since.

A Huge Thank You to those who

volunteered and made the KCUSA

Booth a success: Cindy F, Pete F, and

Goose; Dana D, Joseph D, and Rosie;

Dena M and Jac; Ellie C, Jacoby C

and Bristol; Gretchen W, Braam and

Casper; Julie V and Briar; Karen WP,

Meisje and Tijs.

Top: The kooiker-loving crowd at the Meet the Breed booth.

Above: Gretchen, with Casper and Jac, meet passersby curious about this beautiful orange and white Dutch breed of dog.

Left: Jac is all tuckered out from all the fun of being a breed ambassador.

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Left above: Tijs shows off his super-cool harness.

Left below: Pete and Goose, ready to meet friendly pass-ersby.

Below: Karen Watling-Parker and Jac in front of the sign showing the pronunciation of Nederlandse Kooikerhondje.

Kooiker Chronicle | Volume 19 No. 2 | March/April 2018

DAVID FREI, CONSULTANT AND TELEVISION TALENT

for NBC Sports, has certainly worked hard to promote our

breed. In 2017, he highlighted Rod Beckstead’s kooiker,

Bandit, in promotional spots for the 2017 National Dog

Show, in anticipation of our AKC recognition the next year.

In 2018, the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje would be seen

for the first time in a televised AKC Dog Show, on April 1,

2018, on the USA cable channel. (By the way, have you

wondered why there were no Kooikers at Westminster,

which was televised in February 2018? Only entries with at

We Were There

Harvey Helps Promote Kooikers in NYC

least one major were eligible and there were no Kooikers

with majors in 2017. Next year, there will be Kooikers at

Westminster!)

In early March, Marlene Valter’s Kooikerhondje, Harvey,

had participated in The Beverly Hills Dog Show (BHDS) Pre-

sented by Purina. The dog show was filmed in March, and

in publicity for the April 1 broadcast of the show, Mr. Frei

highlighted the newly recognized AKC breeds on NBC’s To-

day show. Harvey was selected to come to NBC studios in

New York City on the Friday of Easter weekend to promote

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the Beverly Hills Dog Show on Today with Jill Martin and

Hoda. He was joined by a Havanese and the other 2018

AKC newly recognized breed, the Grand Basset Vandeen

Griffon.

Harvey loved the energy of Manhattan! Our Chronicle

editor, Karen Dean, lives in NYC and her Kooiker, Dunkie,

loves it, too! These little sporting dogs certainly are versa-

tile—enjoying both the country and the hustle and bustle

of the city.

Previous page: Marlene Valter and her Nederlandse Kooi-kerhondje, Harvey; Today Show hosts Jill Martin and Hoda Kotb of NBC; David Frei, Dog Show Host Extraordinaire; Clif DeRaita and his Havanese, Baby Grand; and Brielly Cipriotti and her Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Buzz.

Right: Harvey sits up for David Frei outside the NBC studio in NYC.

Harvey sits at the edge of a fountain at Rockefeller Center in NYC.

Dunkie gazes longingly at the hot dog vendor in Madison Square Park, a bit south of Harvey’s fountain perch.

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their daughter Liliane Klever; Ms. Kerstin Ueckert (current

President of the VHNK) and Ms. Diana Striegel (author of

the Dutch and co-author of the US Breed Standards). These

honored visitors shared their observations and perspec-

tives on the breed in The Netherlands and the US, and af-

firmed the strong ties between the Dutch and US clubs by

assisting in the presentation of KCUSA awards to members

whose dogs have earned distinction in the past year.

Kooikers Celebrate Their New AKC Status KCUSA Holds First Annual Meeting as

AKC Sporting Group Club

We Were There

Kiley V, Darby and Bianca take time off to visit Abraham Lincoln’s statue in a riverside park.

KCUSA’S FIRST ANNUAL MEETING SINCE the Nederland-

se Kooikerhondje was accepted into AKC’s Sporting Group

in January 2018 took place March 15–18 in Louisville, Ken-

tucky, during the 2018 Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows.

The breed’s full recognition status was the culmination of

more than 20 years of KCUSA’s efforts to protect our be-

loved orange and white dogs, preserving the Dutch breed

standard, maintaining the breed’s health, and introduc-

ing these wonderful dogs to the United States. This year’s

election brought an important change in the club’s Board

of Directors. Jac M. Knoop, having served as Club President

for the past 6 years, and having accomplished his goal of

guiding the Kooikerhondje breed into full AKC recognition,

stepped down as President, and newly elected Jennifer

Methlie took on that daunting position.

Nearly 70 club members and 52 Kooikerhondjes came

to Kentucky from 18 states and the Netherlands to rec-

ognize Kooikerhondjes, their accomplishments, and the

people who love them. On hand for all these celebrations

were past KCUSA Presidents Dee Nichols (founder of the

club 20 years ago) and Rod Beckstead, whose past achieve-

ments had set the breed on a steady path to AKC accep-

tance; outgoing President Jac M. Knoop, and incoming

President Jennifer Methlie.

The club was delighted to welcome 5 Dutch visitors

from the Kooiker world in The Netherlands: Mr. Jan (Past

President of the VHNK) and Mrs. Corrie van den Berg and

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The crating area, identified by high-flying bright or-

ange helium balloons, played important roles over the

weekend. As club members arrived at the Expo Center

and located the crating area, they stopped there to pick

up their nametag lanyards and well provisioned Welcome

bags. Hospitality Chair Lucinda Paganin did an astonishing

job of finding so many dog-focused businesses to donate

a memorable assortment of goodies to our not-for-profit

organization! Each Welcome Bag had treats for dogs and

handlers alike. Large tables at the edge of the crating area

displayed colorful, intriguing baskets of goodies that many

attendees had brought from their home states, to be

auctioned to the highest bidders. This fundraiser brought

in $800! Speaking of fundraising, in the weeks before the

The Raad van Beheer sent two

special commemorative medallions to

the Kooikerhondje-owner teams who

were selected Best of Breed and Best

of Opposite Sex at the Kentuckiana

event. Diana Striegel and Kerstin Ueck-

ert presented the Raad van Beheer

medallions and certificates to Marlene

Valter, whose Kooiker, Harvey, won

Best of Breed, and to Deborah Bean,

whose Kooikerhondje Primadonna was

Best of Opposite Sex. KCUSA values

these symbols of its contacts with the

VHNK, as this cooperation will help

ensure that Kooikerhondjes in the US

continue to exemplify the ideals set by

the Baroness.

The Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog

Shows, including KCUSA’s first national

AKC event, took place at the Kentucky

Fair and Exposition Center, a sprawling

complex of buildings and parking lots

and building entrances with cryptic

outdoor signage. Upon entering the

lobby, however, one encounters unam-

biguous signs reading

“NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE LOBBY.”

Vigilant security guards enforced the signs. People with

smaller dogs scooped them up and carried them across

the lobby, into the crating area. Dogs arriving in crates had

no problem. The preferred entrance to the crating area,

it turned out, was from the loading dock in the back of

the center. This invaluable piece of information became

public some time the second day of the show. Our crating

area was toward one end of the lobby, and the conference

room reserved for KCUSA meetings, classes, social hours,

and meals was at the other end of the lobby. Any dog go-

ing from the crating area to the meeting room had to be

crated or carried.

The multi-purpose crating area where people met and were welcomed and where dogs rested or waited for the next activity. Here Peter V finds some quiet in the crating area when KCUSA dogs and handlers were in the rings.

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Friday ended with the Happy Yappy Hour, where

attendees enjoyed considerably more than an hour of

refreshments, conversation, some dog demonstrations

and “try out” opportunities. At each place setting on

the tables were wonderful, unforgettable—and nearly

indescribable!—7-inch-tall bone-shaped “sippy cups” with

a straw coming out the lid. Each bone was decorated with

the KCUSA 1st Sporting Group Annual Event logo.

Saturday’s day-long conformation show, which KCUSA

designated its “Specialty,” gave Kooikers and their handlers

a chance to see how they compared with other Kooiker-

Handler teams. Winners received trophies at ring side and

were celebrated at Saturday evening’s Showcase Dinner.

Each place setting at the Showcase Dinner featured

a placemat commemorating the event, and a festive gift

bag containing a beautiful glass cup etched with a Kooik-

erhondje. The placemats were contributed by Jac Knoop

and the etched cups were provided by Betty Wathne. Two

elaborately decorated cakes—one showing a close-up

Kooiker face, and one illustrating a tasty-looking Eenden-

kooi—were served during the evening’s program.

Arliss Paddock announced the awards and the human

and canine award-winners. Jan and Corrie van den Berg

and Kerstin Ueckert presented medals and certificates to

annual meeting, an online auction organized by Karen

Watling Parker raised $1,700.

On Thursday and Friday, the focus was on education,

club business, meeting new people and catching up with

old friends. A judges’ education seminar on Thursday

afternoon preceded the welcome reception and annual

meeting at which Jac Knoop reviewed the club’s accom-

plishments to date and introduced the incoming Board,

including the new President, Jennifer Methlie.

Friday was a day of well-attended seminars and lec-

tures. Diana Striegel made an informative and much appre-

ciated presentation on the Kooikerhondje breed standard,

illustrating her talk with slides of Kooikers and informa-

tional diagrams. Throughout the day Friday and Saturday,

Diana made scheduled evaluations of the Kooikerhondjes

of people who were interested in how their dogs com-

pared with other Kooikers, and with the breed standard.

Her comments on each dog were recorded and transcribed

by Liliane Klever.

A presentation by the KCUSA Health and Genetics

Committee reported on important lectures from the

2017 Dutch Symposium, providing an overview of geneti-

cally transmitted diseases that affect Kooikerhondje, and

discussing methods of screening dogs for these conditions.

The talk emphasized the impact of testing and responsible

breeding on maintaining the health

of the breed. Also addressed was the

pressing need for financial support of

Professor Paul Mandigers’ polymyositis

research at the University of Utrecht.

The KCUSA Breeding Committee

presented a lecture based on Avi Dogs’

“97 Ways to Create Great Puppies,”

offering numerous ways to optimize

socialization and education at differ-

ent stages of a puppy’s life. The wealth

of practical information could benefit

puppy parents as well as breeders.Annual events are often times for pups to meet, make friends, and engage in high-energy kooiker play. (Photo courtesy of Elaine Chan-Whitlow.)

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the Top Performance and Conformation Kooik-

erhondjes, whose distinguished performances in

and out of the show ring since November 2015

had helped bring recognition to the Nederlandse

Kooikerhondje as a member of the AKC Sporting

Group. Six of the 8 Kooikers who had earned

KCUSA 2018 Versatility Awards accepted their

awards with their owners, and most of the dogs

demonstrated the skills for which they were be-

ing recognized.

A highlight of the awards ceremony was the

presentation of two medallions sent by the Raad

van Beheer for the Kooikerhondjes who won

Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex at the Kentuckiana

show. Owner Marlene Valter and her Kooiker Harvey (Best

in Breed) and Owner Deborah Bean and her Primadonna

(Best of Opposite Sex) accepted their medallions from

Diana Striegel and Jan van den Berg, and their

Certificates from Kerstin Ueckert.

Jac Knoop addressed the nearly 70 people

at the dinner, reminiscing about the recent

and earlier history of the club, and reminding

the group that the club still has many more

goals to meet. The club’s future success will

depend on the continuing involvement of

members with different interests and levels of

experience, including breeders, conformation

and performance people, and those with fam-

ily and companion dogs. This, our first annual

meeting as a Sporting Group club, demon-

strates clearly some of the challenges ahead. (See “Looking

Ahead,” on page 21).

After Jac’s comments, former President Rod Beckstead

and current Vice President Karen Watling Parker presented

Jac with an assortment of gifts commemorating his time

Most of the KCUSA attendees and Kooikerhondjes assembled for one of the most impressive group photos in club history. How did the photographer get all the dogs and all the people to look in the same direction? Just before the photograph was taken, on signal someone behind the photographer let out a piercing shriek that sounded like an eagle on the hunt. That caught

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everyone’s attention! (Photo by www.boothshowphoto.com and reproduced with permission. Contact Booth Show Photo at 527-655-4081 for information about purchase or use.)

support of Team Ruby and Elsje McDonald’s second (and

last) year as members of the European Open Junior Agil-

ity Team USA, this coming summer. Deborah Bean noted

Toby Bunch’s accomplishments as the junior handler of his

Kooiker, Flash, and presented him an award. She also gave

a token of encouragement to “future junior handler,” Kylie

as club President. Perhaps he will now have time to relax

and enjoy those fancy imported cigars and the “Gentleman

Jack Kentucky whiskey” in those elegant shot glasses. . . . .

. . .

Junior handlers and future junior handlers received

recognition: Karen Watling Parker announced the club’s

The Kooiker face cake looked too good to eat! And the Eendenkooi cake was ready to capture more than just ducks!

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Jac Knoop thanks Judge Robinson (in the foreground) while Rod Beckstead, Karen Watling-Parker, Arliss Paddock, Kerstin Ueckart, and Jan van den Berg watch.

Alison Studer accepts a certificate for Kip’s distinguished performance, as Karen Watling-Parker, Arliss Paddock, Kerstin Ueckert, and Lucinda Knoop-Paganin look on.

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Kerstin Ueckert (holding certificates); Diana Striegel (holding Harvey’s Medallion); Handler Louise Brady (with Harvey); Judge R. L. Robinson (with both dogs’ ribbons); Deborah Bean (with Primadonna); Jac M. Knoop, President KCUSA; Jan van den Berg (with Primadonna’s medallion). (Photo by www.boothshowphoto.com and reproduced with permis-sion. Contact Booth Show Photo at 527-655-4081 for information about purchase or use.)

Left to right: Kerstin Ueckert and Diana Striegel present awards to Marlene Valter and Deborah Bean, owners of the first Kooikerhondjes to earn Championships after the breed was admitted to the AKC Sporting Group.

Vanderpoel, who had come to the annual event with her

aunt, KCUSA member Lesley Vanderpoel, to learn about

showing and handling dogs in the ring.

Stephanie Lowe presented the KCUSA Kentucky Kooiker

Cluster Performance Awards, which honored the achieve-

ments of the outstanding Kooiker-Handler teams entered

in performance events at this inaugural AKC Kooikerhondje

event.

During the Showcase dinner, tables around the pe-

riphery of the room displayed a colorful and lively array

of state-product baskets, accumulating bids until the very

end of the evening; additional tables showed off the prizes

showed off the beautiful ceramic plates, bowls, and plat-

ters commemorating successful performances in the ring.

Also on display were KCUSA- and Kooikerhondje-related

items—mugs, glasses, t-shirts, books, calendars and the

like.

Who attended? Where did they come from?This year’s meeting drew 67 KCUSA members and their

friends and families, and 52 Kooikerhondjes, from 18 US

states and The Netherlands. The states of California, Michi-

gan and Ohio each sent 8 people, who in turn brought 18

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Kooikers. The Dutch visitors flew the

greatest distance to Louisville, but

the California attendees who drove

covered more than 2,000 miles of road

in each direction. The small number

of direct flights into the Louisville

airport meant that record numbers

of Kooikerhondjes and their people

flew into the nearest well-connected

airport, in Indianapolis, and made the

2-hour drive to Louisville. In light of

the complicated and lengthy travel

undertaken by people attending the

inaugural post-AKC acceptance KCUSA

meeting, I think we can conclude that

US Kooikerhondjes have a remarkably

dedicated following!

What did attendees have to say about the weekend’s events?A fave moment was being part of the Group Shot and seeing people walk by and stop and be amazed by the sight of all of us posing with our beautiful fur babies. It was like being part of history being made. It made me so proud. That photo op was a great unifier. I remember walking over en masse to where the photo was being taken and people just star-ing at this cluster of beautiful orange and white dogs go by.

DM

I loved watching our little Kooikers participate in Barn Hunt, Dock Diving, Agility and all the other fun things that members participated in at our first

Who came and from Where?In all, 67 people (club members and guests) and

52 kooikerhondjes participated at Louisville.

MINNESOTA: 2 peopleRick SchallhornCathy Schallhorn

NORTH CAROLINA: 3 people and 5 dogsCarol BrownSusan Jackson 2 dogsStephanie Lowe 3 dogs

NEW YORK: 2 people and 1 dogKaren Dean 1 dogNathan Waxman

OHIO: 8 people and 3 dogsChristine Carroll 1 dogDave Craig 1 dogKim CraigSharon Elliot (member guest)Jan Erik Methlie (member guest)Marilyn Methlie (member guest)Alison Studer 1 dogKim Winkler (member guest)

OKLAHOMA: 2 people and 1 dogDawn Lugo 1 dogJohn Lugo

PENNSYLVANIA: 2 people and 3 dogsRod Beckstead 2 dogsNancy Melone 1 dog

TEXAS: 1 person and 2 dogsSheryl Fuller 2 dogs

WASHINGTON: 3 people and 2 dogsKaren Watling Parker 1 dog Gretchen Wetzel 1 dogKirk Wetzel

WISCONSIN: 2 people and 3 dogsAlyssa Kimmeth 3 dogsKathy Kimmeth

THE NETHERLANDS: 5 peopleCorrie van den BergJan van den BergLiliane KleverDiana StriegelKerstin Ueckert

CALIFORNIA: 8 people and 9 dogsDeborah Bean 5 dogsLouise Brady (member guest)Michael BunchStephanie BunchToby Bunch 1 dogDena Mathias 1 dogTorrie McAllister 1 dogMarlene Valter 1 dog

COLORADO: 3 people and 3 dogsJudy Bauer 1 dogJennifer Methlie 2 dogsNancy McNair (member guest)

FLORIDA: 4 people and 3 dogsGina Cobussen 2 dogsRob CobussenSharon Hiemenz 1 dogArliss Paddock

ILLINOIS: 5 people and 2 dogsJac M KnoopAnn KnoopLucinda K-Paganin 1 dogMike Malmstead 1 dogPatty Malmstead

INDIANA: 1 person and 3 dogsCheryl Short 3 dogs

IOWA: 1 personStan van Hemert

MASSACHUSETTS: 3 people and 2 dogsKylie Vanderpoel 1 dogLesley Vanderpoel 1 dogPeter Vanderpoel

MARYLAND: 3 people and 4 dogsWayne Ritenour 3 dogsBarbara Ritenour MDBetty Wathne 1 dog

MICHIGAN: 8 people and 6 dogsElaine C-Whitlow 1 dogBecky Fitzell 1 dogJim FitzellKebe FitzellSela FitzellMarsha Hall 3 dogsMark HeimbeckerJulie A Traver 1 dog

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Everyone at the show was commenting on the great turn-out of Kooikers at the event - so many more than are ever seen in one place . . . That was definitely the conversation I had repeatedly with random bystanders.

GW

annual event! It was so fun to see our dogs in their element and so many people coming up to us and wanting to learn more about this amazing breed. I would love it if the Baron-ess could see what her hard work and the hard work of so many others have turned into.

LP

Dog Handler Events

Link Stephanie Lowe C, ODutch Stephanie Lowe C, O, RLizzy Stephanie Lowe C Meisje Karen Watling Parker C, AHarvey Louise Brady CKiss Susan Jackson C, AKyra Susan Jackson C, A, O, RBrinker Jennifer Methlie C, A, O, BHHaarlee Jennifer Methlie C, A, O, BH Moo Moo Pie Elaine Chan-Whitlow C, BH, RRutger Dawn Lugo SFDunkie Karen Dean SFDaisy Wayne Ritenour CAnnaMae Wayne Ritenour SFCharlie Judy Bauer CCasper Gretchen W C, BHXenna Gina Cobussen CLiberty Gina Cobussen CLouie Mike Malmstead ALeia Lucinda K-Paganin CBandit Rod Beckstead CQuinci Rod Beckstead CNina Betty Wathne CChagall Betty Wathne CBianca Kylie Vanderpoel C, A, BHDarby Lesley Vanderpoel C, A, BHJoy Torrie McAllister CHaylee Christine Carroll SF

Dog Handler Events

Joop Nancy Melone CKylan Cheryl Short ABree Cheryl Short CBessi Cheryl Short CLuke Sheryl Fuller CSplash Sheryl Fuller CAstro Sharon Hiemenz CPrimadonna Deborah Bean CHolly Deborah Bean CBella Deborah Bean CDurby Deborah Bean CJenner Deborah Bean CJac Dena Mathias SFKip Alison Studer A, ORuby Becky Fitzell SFHermina Kim Craig SFFlash Toby Bunch CWill Traver C, AMercedes Marsha Hall CBentley Marsha Hall CPorsche Marsha Hall CJedi Kimmeth C, O, RFanta Kimmeth C, O, RLucia Kimmeth C

Fun and GamesFifty-two dogs were registered for five varieties of competitive events and as supportive fans. In the following table, C=Conformation, O=Obedience, R=Rally, A=Agility, BH=Barn Hunt, SF=Supportive Fan

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weekend. I was glad to get to see other Kooikers in Kentucky since I had previously only seen one.

DL

Our experience at the Kentucky Annual dog show was good. . . . The Breeding Seminar and the Breed Standard Seminar were both very informative. The annual dinner and the annual meeting were very interesting and the food was delicious. The place where it was held was very big. It was a good idea to have the balloons to help us find the kooiker crating area. I enjoyed talking to the Dutch visi-tors. We brought our three dogs with us even though we only signed up one for conformation. I was told it would be okay. I understand it’s hard to have a medium ground for all members to participate in and be able to socialize with their dogs at a dog show. Maybe the annual meeting

We came to Kentucky to meet up with other Kooikers. We live in Oklahoma. . . . There are NO other Kooikers here, the closest is in Kansas . . . and we got to meet him once when we were heading home through Kansas. Our Kooiker is a family member, not a performer. . . . I do wish that at the event there would have been more opportunity for socializ-ing . . . we drove all the way to meet kooikers and their fami-lies. . . . I can’t say that we really got to meet and talk about the wonderful dogs with anyone. The area for the crates was really not “organized” for visiting or knowing who was who. Since my husband and I are more or less new Kooiker parents (our Kooiker is almost 3 years old) we did not know about the Fall frolic the first year until it was too late, and then last year there was not one in the Midwest. . . . My husband and I have to PLAN out our vacations. Traveling to Illinois is at least a 10 hour drive, so we can’t just do it over a

Kentucky Kooiker Cluster Winners

National Event Winner (Saturday Conformation) CH Waterbound Everything Harvey vd Golden Gate (Owner: Marlene Valter)

Kapable Kooiker Awarded for most attempts (Qs didn’t matter) Jennifer Methlie and BrinkerHexathlete Awarded for most Qs in various venues

Alison Studer and Kip with 5 Qs in Obedience and Agility Cheryl Short and Bree were awarded Honorable Mention with 5 Qs, all in Agility.

Performance AwardsAgility

Novice Susan Jackson and Kyra — QQQ (Standard, JWW and Fast)Masters Cheryl Short and Kylan — QQ (Standard and JWW)Special Award Mike Malmstead and Louie for running in their first ever agility trial at our event.

ObedienceBeginning Novice Alyssa Kimmeth and JediPreferred Open Stephanie Lowe and LinkOpen Alison Studer and KipUtility Alison Studer and Kip received a special award for UDX Leg (by earning a Q in Open and Util-

ity on the same day) Rally

Novice Alyssa Kimmeth and JediIntermediate Alyssa Kimmeth and FantaExcellent Elaine Chan- Whitlow and Moo Moo Pie

Barn Hunt Alyssa and Kathy KimmethDock Diving Alyssa and Kathy Kimmeth

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We attended on Friday and Saturday with our Kooiker, and participated in barn hunt. We were welcomed right away and instructed where we could crate and pick up our goody bags. We had a very nice time meeting other kooiker own-ers. . . . We also attended the Happy Yappy hour. It was informative to see the demonstrations of the various activi-ties our little dogs participate in but it would have been nice for those people to introduce themselves, especially the board members that spoke. We had never attended any KCUSA event or meeting before the Louisville event. I

Results of Ring Competitions, Sunday

Sunday 3/18/18 Louisville Kennel Club Judge: Mr. Houston ClarkBest of Breed CH Waterbound Everything Harvey VD

Golden GateOwner: Marlene Valter (Louise Brady, Agent)

Best of Winners Astro Dog From Wonderland RN NA NAJ CGC

Owner: Sheryl Fuller (Sharon Hiemenz, Agent)

Best of Opposite Sex CH Black Amiikos Primadonnaa Intarsia CM4 CD BN CAA BCAT CGC

Owner: Deborah Bean & Joyce B Weichsl

Select Danny CM2 CD BN PCD PCDX RA OA OAJ NF TKN CGC

Owner: Stephanie Lowe & Betty Wathne

Select Manusia’s Xenna-Indra Owner: Rob & Gina Cobussen & Lori Bennet & Ann Knoop Siderius

Best of Breed – Owner Handled

Not offered

Results of Ring Competitions, Saturday

Saturday 3/17/18 Evansville Kennel Club Judge: Mr. Robert L RobinsonBest of Breed CH Waterbound Everything Harvey vd

Golden Gate. Owner: Marlene Valter

Best of Winners Estaika’s Lucky Lucas CM CGC Owner: Sheryl Fuller & Susanne MartinBest of Opposite Sex CH Black Amikos Primadonnaa Intarsia CM4

CD BN CAA BCAT CGCOwner: Deborah Bean & Joyce B Weichsl

Select Danny CM2 CD BN PCD PCDX RA OA OAJ NF TKN CGC

Owner: Stephanie Lowe & Betty Wathne

Select Manusia’s Xenna-Indra Owner: Rob & Gina Cobussen & Lori Bennet & Ann Knoop Siderius

Best of Breed – Owner Handled

Estaika’s Lucky Lukas CM CGC Owner: Sheryl Fuller & Susanne Martin

should not be held in conjunction with a high profile dog show. Since the club is made up of show dogs, breeders and pet owners but the annual meeting when it’s held at a dog show seems to be conducted to suit the dog show requirements. . . . I’m not sure what other clubs do. I do think, in the future, we should try to be aware of the needs of pet owners since they do represent a substantial per-centage of the club.

BR

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and training these beautiful dogs to mentor and engage

newcomers to the Kooiker world. Doing this in the context

of a widely disbursed membership and relatively small dog

population poses inherent challenges. Prospective Kooiker

owners and new Kooiker “puppy parents” often appreci-

ate—and seek—opportunities to meet and speak with

people more experienced in caring for and living with the

bright, lively and charmingly challenging dogs we know

Kooikers to be.

A number of newcomers to the breed expressed some

disappointment that the meeting in Louisville offered very

few opportunities for people and their dogs to socialize,

compare notes, and share experiences. This will doubtless

happen again in the years ahead, as KCUSA annual meet-

ings are likely to be held in conjunction with regional dog

shows and performance events. Perhaps future events

can accommodate human-and-dog-friendly social spaces

near the show venue, where companion Kooikers and their

humans can socialize without distracting the conforma-

tion and performance dogs and their handlers. With the

diverse interests of KCUSA members and their Kooikers, it

is a certainty, going forward, that our annual meetings and

seasonal celebrations will take more and more intriguing

forms!

have shown my previous dogs in rally and agility but was not involved in those breed clubs nor did I trial at such a large venue. This was our second Barnhunt trial to attend and [our dog] placed 3rd in her novice class. Honestly, we didn’t know what to expect at such a large show and it was a bit overwhelming! We appreciated all the help from the more experienced people!

KC

Looking AheadKCUSA’s inaugural meeting as a Sporting Group club felt to

many members like the pivotal and historic event it was.

A spirit of celebration and excitement about the future of

our beloved Kooikers in the US prevailed. The participation

of respected Dutch Kooiker fanciers reminded us that we

are the caretakers of a breed with a deep and rich history.

We saw how varied are the interests of our club members

in the breed, and had many opportunities to learn more

about the Kooikerhondje breed and how to best care for

our ever-surprising, waggly tailed companions.

As KCUSA continues to grow in size and scope, it will

be more and more important for the club to accommo-

date different interests and involvements, and to provide

ways for those more experienced in showing, breeding,

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GOLD

UKC CH Cirtap’s Hertogin Ziel V Kila-N BN NF RN RATO CA CGC TKACall Name: ZielOwner: Margaret Aldridge

CH Danny PCDX CM OA RA CGC TKNCall Name: Link Stephanie Lowe and Betty Wathne

Kim V.D. Jack Bulls Hoeve CD BN RA AX AXJ NF CA CGC TKICall Name: Kiss Owners: Susan Jackson, Stephanie Lowe and Betty Wathne

BRONZE

Amazing Catarina Haarlem Van Den Iserman Hoeve CM CD BN RA RATI Call Name: HaarleeOwner: Jennifer Methlie

Qunacks Favor New Years Special CM RN FDCH CGC TKNCall Name: Casper Owners: Gretchen Wetzel & Susanne Martin

Cirtap’s Unique Kapten V Indie-Z CM CGC TKACall Name: Kapten Owner: Margaret Aldridge

Redgold’s Christmas Belle RATS NW3 DS CGCCall Name: GraceOwner: JulieTraver

Waterbound First Class Flight CD CGC WSARCall Name: AmicaOwner: Susanne Martin

KCUSA 2018 Versatility Award WinnersRecognizing excellence in showing the intelligence, athleticism

and beauty of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje breed

Get this collector’s item of KCUSA’s first Sporting Group Annual Event. Available at $10 each. Add $5 for shipping and order yours from Ann (ann@kooikeriserman.com or 217 582-2288).

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PERFORMANCE DOGS 1. MACH7 Redgold’s Bodie Always On My Mind CD

BN RE MXG2 MJB3 MXF T2B RATI RATCHX CA BCAT THDN DS TKI

Owner: Bonnie EdmondBodie has titles in ten venues: UKC conformation, AKC

Agility, Obedience, Rally, Lure Coursing, FAST CAT, Barn Hunt, Tricks, Dock Diving, and Therapy Dog. His favor-ites are FAST CAT (he is the fastest Kooiker this year at 26.02 MPH) and Agility where he recently earned MACH 7. Bodie qualified for Agility Invitationals and National Championships every year since reaching masters level. He was the #1 Kooiker at Invitationals four years straight and made the finals in 2016.

While excelling at the “speed” events, Bodie can switch to Therapy Dog tempo when first graders read to him at our local elementary school. He received special-ized training with HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response to aid victims of natural disaster or crisis. In the fall, Bodie helped comfort people affected by Hurricane Irma.

Thanks to Dee Nichols at RedGold Kennels for breed-ing this versatile dog!

2. MACH4 Kips Valentine VCD2 UD BN GN GO MXB2 MJC MFB TQX T2B BCAT CGCA

Owner: Alison StuderKip is a worker, sensitive and very intelligent. She is a

“foster failure” that I just couldn’t let go because I could see she had the makings of a very special dog. I love to train and she loves to work and through it all she is my best buddy. It is important to Kip to get things right in training and my biggest training challenge was teaching her it is okay to get it wrong to learn to get it right. We have had adventures together in tracking, agility and obedience and have just begun nose work. She is a great all-round dog, loves to swim, hike, play fetch or lay low just as long as she can be with her people. Kip is reserved but once she decides you are “family” she will spot you across any busy room, tail and body wagging. She makes life fun!

3. MACH Ambermoons Amazing Starfire BN RE MXS MJG NJP XF T2B CGCA TKN

Owner: Debra Tervelt Jacey is very sweet, funny, energetic and very smart.

She loves to play with a ball and will catch or retrieve. Around home she is easygoing and happy. She has an adorable face with almond shaped dark eyes, beautiful earrings, and when they were handing out tails she said give me an extra-long white one. She loves being around family and the grandchildren and seems to love all kids. She is a little shy and reserved around strangers, but if they have a yummy treat in hand they will soon have a new friend. Jacey participates in the sports of Agility, Rally, Obedience and most recently FAST CAT. She has received her Master’s Agility Championship along with being named an Achiever Dog by qualifying in at least three different AKC events.

3. PACH Redgold’s Just Winging It BN RA OA OAJ MXP3 MXPB MJP5 MJPS PAX NF XFP T2BP RATI CGCA CGCU TKA

Owner: Linda Mills What an honor to receive recognition from KCUSA.

My Brooke has been a most versatile little girl. She is my first Kooiker (I also have shelties and papillons). In ad-dition to agility, obedience and Rally obedience, Brooke has dabbled in Barnhunt and we are currently training in the new AKC Scentwork. She is currently the number one preferred dog in AKC agility. She has passed the Therapy dog testing and really loves and excels at performing tricks and square dancing which she shows off with the Five Flags Dog Training Club—Caring Canines Group at nursing homes, schools and local festivals. We are also a part of the Pup Patrol, where we visit with passengers as they arrive from and wait for flights at the Pensacola In-ternational Airport. Each night, as she snuggles into our bed—I thank the Lord for finding this little Girl. Thanks to Dee Nichols for trusting me with her.

Meet KCUSA’s Top DogsA key part of attaining full recognition by the AKC is participation in AKC events and shows. Kooikers can be found

in a wide variety of performance venues and helped demonstrate how capable and beautiful these little dogs are.

We have over seventy dogs who have received a total of over 350 titles. The dogs recognized here have been the

top performing dogs since November 2015, and have collectively worked to spread the Kooiker’s shining reputa-

tion. The owners have each written the introduction for their special Kooiker.

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5. Oorbellen Mel CD PCD BN RE OA NAJ OF CAA BCAT RATN RATO CGCA

Owners: Sarah Krueger and Charles BrendelAfter flying from Finland, Gibson quickly picked up

English and the American way of life. He attends a wide variety of classes and participates in many performance events. He excels at everything from the frantic speed of FAST CAT to the methodical pace of Nosework, with Agility, Rally, Obedience, and Barn Hunt in between. He is truly versatile!

Gibson greets each day and experience with a smile on his face and a wiggle in his butt. His enthusiasm for life is infectious! And sometimes very loud. He barks ex-citedly whenever he thinks he is going on an adventure. Just getting out his walking harness, loading the mini-van, pulling into the parking lot of dog school is met with excited barks. Gibson loves doing stuff! And doing things with him is a joy for me. This little Finnish import is never done having fun!

5. Ambermoon’s Roller Soaker CD BN RE OA NAJ OAP OJP CAA BCAT RATN CGCA TKI

Owners: Sarah Krueger and Chuck Brendel From Duncan Brendel: “I want to thank AKC for this

Performance Award. I couldn’t have accomplished so much without the love of my mom and dad.

I have taken a lot of doggie classes, learned a lot of stuff, and competed in lots of events. I even qualified most of the time! Although my favorite event is FAST CAT because I can chase, I also like Agility because I love tunnels. I like Rally because my mom can talk to me. I am not a fan of Obedience. Too serious! I like to have fun!

In my free time, I love to go for walks and snuggle. Between the two, I have time to go on Facebook, where I have my own page! Again, thank you, AKC and KCUSA. I really like the award, but it means a lot to my mom and dad. They are proud of me!”

7. Vonlin’s Temple Of The Winds CD RE AX MXJ FDCHOwners: Nancy Jane Pincus and Sheryl Fuller

UKC CH Vonlin’s Temple of the Winds, or Lucy, is the foundation female at Waterbound Kooikers. Now nine years old, Lucy is a willing partner in whatever I ask of her. She is an avid retriever and loves to play with me yet is happy to entertain herself growling and tossing her plush toys in the air. She oversees the house from her perch along the back of the couch like a cat.

7. Ambermoon Brink Of Superbowl Dreams CM2 CDX BN GO RA NAP NJP CA BCAT RATN CGC

Owner: Jennifer MethlieBrinker came into my life in April 2011 and went

straight to my heart. He has been a joy—always trying his best no matter what is asked—obedience, agility, barn hunt or just cuddling. He scored a perfect 100 in his first rally trial at the age of eight months, zooming through the course with me while his belly band flapped in my back pocket!

I feel blessed to have Brinker in my life as a willing teammate and loving companion and look forward to continuing with new adventures.

9. Kim V.D. Jack Bulls Hoeve CD BN RA AX AXJ NF CA CGC TKI

Owners: Susan Jackson, Stephanie Lowe and Betty Wathne

Little did I imagine when I first met Kiss in 2013 all the places we would go and all the things we would do together. Kiss began her performance career in January 2016 with agility, then obedience and rally. Last April she earned her Coursing Ability title—I think that was her favorite up to that point. Trick dog titles came next. Her most recent performance, although not a titling event, is one in which she excelled—motherhood. Last November she had seven beautiful puppies that hopefully will carry on Kiss’s performance tradition. Some of these puppies have already started training.

Thanks to Stephanie Lowe and Betty Wathne for the opportunity to have Kiss, my first Kooiker, as part of my family.

10. CH Danny CM2 CD PCDX BN RA OA OAJ NF CGC TKNOwners: Stephanie Lowe and Betty Wathne

Danny, aka Link, is everything I was looking for in my new breed. He is versatile, has an off switch and loves to snuggle. I have recently become aware (thanks to Liliane and Facebook) of the Dutch word ‘eigenwijs,’ which ac-cording to her means “like to do their own thing, like to think for themselves and speak up loud.” My North Caro-lina friends say Link is a High School Football Jock, Good Looking, not too serious about anything except the girls. Both statements are my Link! Seriously, he has lived up to all of my expectations and more. He has lived up to his name “Link” which was chosen because he was a link be-tween Betty Wathne and me as well as between the USA and the Netherlands. I have had many wonderful trips to the Netherlands, made lifelong friends, had hours of discussions concerning the breed, taken walks along the beach and the river, shared meals AND now have several other wonderful Kooikers in my life. THANKS LINK!!!

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Conformation Another key part of attaining recognition is showing

dogs in the breed ring and earning a Certificate of Mer-

it—the Miscellaneous Class’ equivalent of a Champion.

The following dogs have all earned that CM title, some

several times over, and as such helped show the US how

beautiful this breed really is.

1. CH Black Amiikos Primadonnaa Intarsia CM4 CD BN CAA BCAT CGC

Owners: Deborah Bean and Joyce B WeichslCH UCh/IntCh Black Amiikos Primadonnaa Intarsia

CM4 CD BN CAA BCAT CGC. That says a lot about what we do, but nothing about who Primadonna is. She is my constant companion, coming to us as a ten-week-old puppy along with brother Piek, with deepest thanks to her breeder, Sirpa Luoto-Nykanen. Ever since, her quiet loving disposition makes her a favorite wherever we go. The many “Meet The Breed” functions we put on all over Northern California in 2013-2014 introduced these lovely little brother and sister to the fancy. This pair completely missed the memo that Kooikerhondje are shy with strangers, a trait they both have passed to their offspring. Now, at nearly five years old, Primadonna has become the first AKC Champion Kooikerhondje, just four months after her second litter was born. We look for-ward to more performance work in the future, with the great hope her field skills will be recognized in AKC soon. In the meantime, rally, obedience, trick dog, keeping up her scenting skills as well as couch potato and bed warmer are her focus.

2. Ambermoon Brink Of Superbowl Dreams CM2 CDX BN GO RA NAP NJP CA BCAT RATN CGC

Owner: Jennifer MethlieBrinker was my first dog I could take into the confor-

mation ring—something that I hadn’t considered when I first brought him home. We’ve enjoyed learning about the show ring as another opportunity to work together. But Brinker is first and foremost, a mama’s boy and just enjoys being near me. Which works for me too.

We’re proud to be ambassadors for this wonder-ful breed, teaching others about the many wonderful aspects of the Kooikerhondje.

3. CH Danny CM2 CD PCDX BN RA OA OAJ NF CGC TKNOwners: Stephanie Lowe and Betty Wathne

Link’s registered name is Danny, but he is called Link in celebration of the link between friends, between the

past and present, and between the Netherlands and our country. He is well-named, because he has forged a chain of success and has inspired friendships old and new. A solid dog, sound in body and mind, we are always proud to present Link in the ring.

4. Estaika’s Lucky LukasOwners: Sheryl Fuller and Susanne Martin

Estaika’s Lucky Lukas, or Luke, is a Finnish import co owned with Golden Gate Kooikers. Luke is the first Kooi-ker to have earned the title of Certificate of Merit. He spends his day patrolling his 2-acre yard keeping it safe from rabbits, squirrels and even birds. At bedtime, Luke takes his place in our bed sleeping, yet always aware and ready to alert us to any strange noise or sudden move-ment.

5. Mendikan Clanci Bema CM CGCOwner: Sheryl Fuller

Mendikan Clanci Bema CM FD, or Clanci, was the second Kooikerhondje and the first female to earn the title of Certificate of Merit. Imported from Finland, Clanci was an extremely high drive kooiker with lots of working potential. Sadly she was killed in a drowning accident before the age of two years.

6. Amazing Shakira Rex Achteraf CMOwners: Rodney Beckstead and Marta Beckstead

Ingvar came with his sister from the Netherlands on May 28, 2015. Their father Iron brought his two kids to the USA to live with Rod and Marta Beckstead. He was named after a Norwegian Viking that invaded the Neth-erlands but never went home.

Ingvar had a fine career showing in AKC and UKC shows and received his UKC Championship in April 2016 along with his sister Quuinci. He was awarded his AKC Certificate of Merit in June of 2016.

He now lives with his new family Dr. James Egan and Dr. Carmella Calabrese in Ithaca, New York.

7. Muskettikoiran Flying Finn CM NA NAJ FDCH CGCOwners: Sheryl Fuller and Susanne Martin

Muskettikoiran Flying Finn, or Finn, is a Finnish import co-owned with Golden Gate Kooikers. Finn is a high drive kooiker ready for action. He loves to swim, retrieve, and tug. He will do anything for his bumper.

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8. Amazing Bernard Van De Iserman Hoeve CM ACT1 CGC

Owner: Laurel Boylen

9. Amazing Quinci Salina Achteraf CMOwners: Rodney Beckstead and Marta Beckstead

Quinci came to the USA from The Netherlands in May 2015 along with her brother Ingvar. Their father Iron had spent some time visiting the homeland and they wanted to come to the USA.

After settling into Ravenswood Kennel with Rod and Marta Beckstead, she embarked on an illustrious show career with both AKC and UKC. She was awarded her UKC Championship on April 2016. On June 2016 she was awarded her AKC Certificate of Merit. She was ranked number two in the UKC Top Ten Kooikerhondjes for 2016 and then number five in 2017.

Her most prestigious award came in May 2016 when she was chosen as the BEST OF THE BEST at the UKC show presented by the North Jersey Kennel Club. The Best of the Best is a unique competition having the Best of Show winners of four consecutive shows, all on the same weekend, all in the ring at the same time, being judged by all four Best in Show judges at the same time. She still displays her emblazoned chair at all her events.

10. Cirtap’s Unique Kapten V Indie-Z CM ACT1 CGC TKAOwner: Margaret Aldridge

Oh Kapten My Kapten came from Cirtap’s Kennel in Sweden. His Breeder Birgitta Lindblad escorted him for her first trip to America. Kapten loves agility, doing and learning tricks, swimming, and retrieving in the water. He is the most affectionate guy. He has his International championship, UKC Championship and is searching for his second major to complete his AKC Championship. He has sire two litters with Ziel. First was a singleton who is already an AKC Champion and then a beautiful litter of five, the SuperMoon theme litter. Kapten wanted me to add here he is an available sire to the right girl. Owned and cherished by Margaret Aldridge who is enjoying the adventures with this guy.

11. Qunacks Favor New Years Special CM RN FDCH CGC TKN

Owners: Gretchen Wetzel and Susanne MartinCasper is a two-year-old import from Dutch breeder

Astrid Straaijer. He is co-owned by Gretchen Wetzel and Susanne Martin and lives in Seattle with Gretchen and his Kooiker brother Braam. He finished his CM rather unexpectedly after a Best In Open Show win, but he prefers performance events to the conformation ring. His

favorite activity is Flyball, and he is working on his Flyball Master title. In his spare time, he trains and/or competes in barn hunt, nosework, rally, truffle hunting, field work, agility, and FAST CATs (in which he holds the 2017 Kooi-ker speed record!). Casper is a special boy and we look forward to his future achievements.

12. Black Amiikos Plechelmus Piek CM CAA BCAT CGCOwners: Monica Garcia, Joyce B Weichsl and Deborah

BeanBlack Amiikos Plechelmus Piek CM CAA BCAT CGC.

Piek was born in Finland and I met him when he was a year old and fell in love. He has never met a stranger, everybody is a potential best friend. He brings that charm and charisma into the conformation ring. It was a joy learning how the world of conformation works and it was a privilege to show him in conformation. In addition to being beautiful, he is incredibly smart and a delight to train. He learns quickly and I have high hopes for him in agility and rally. Piek enjoys playing with his cat (yes he has his own cat) and taking long walks in the neighbor-hood. He is a joy to live with and constantly makes me laugh with his antics.

I would like to thank Sirpa Luoto Nykanen, Deborah Bean, and Joyce Weichsl for bringing Piek into my life.

13.Amazing Catarina Haarlem Van Den Iserman Hoeve CM CD BN RA RATI

Owner: Jennifer MethlieWhen Haarlee was handed to me as a puppy, Jac

laughed and said “Enjoy your Dutch hell-raiser.” He was right . . . she’s a hell-raiser and I enjoy her! When she was a puppy we battled over how to keep a puppy inside an x-pen where she would find a path out, even with a top zip-tied to the sides. Houdini had nothing on her.

And while she certainly prefers to do things her way, she’s working hard in obedience, agility and barn hunt. But as tough as she wants everyone to think she is, her favorite spot in right on my lap.

14. Golden Gate Secundus Tru-Luv Flash CMOwners: Stephanie Bunch, Susanne Martin and Tobyn

BunchFlash just turned two last month, we don’t have a

long list of accomplishments and amazing stories to tell-those are still yet to come. Isn’t it fun to think what lies ahead for this dynamic duo? What we love most about our “wiggle-buddy”, is how perpetually “HAPPY” he is! Flash’s enthusiasm for life and whatever’s happening is such a joy! He’s always ready to play, snatch a toy, explore the horizon or eat (just like his teenager), but

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he’s also quick to snuggle or grab a nap, which Toby has outgrown! We have high hopes for these two, just start-ing in agility, dock diving, barn hunt and FAST CAT, they’ll earn the AKC CH along the way and continue as unof-ficial breed “Ambassadors” everywhere they go. We’re delighted to introduce you to our favorite Kooiker and pleased to contribute to this fantastic breed!

15. Nina CMOwner: Betty Wathne

Sparkling. Lively. Happy. Loving. That is my Nina, my first Kooikerhondje. This little girl is lovely to live with

and has inspired me in many ways. She adores any sort of activity, but her favorite thing is running the fields in search of birds. Nina is the kind of dog who makes friends for the breed wherever she goes, and I am privi-leged to be on this adventure with her at my side. We are hoping to compete in obedience and agility in the coming year, to continue in the conformation ring, and to keep on searching the fields for those birds.

Kooiker Chronicle | Volume 19 No. 2 | March/April 2018

WHO ISN’T INTERESTED IN SEEING our beloved Kooikerhondjes strut their

stuff? What about seeing them strut their stuff in Amsterdam, The Nether-

lands? The World Dog Show (WDS) 2018 will take place at the RAI Conference

Center in Amsterdam, from Thursday, August 9 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Kooikerhondjes will be judged in Group 8 on Saturday August 11, 2018.

The World Canine Organization, Federation Cynologoque Internationale, (FCI

for short) holds a World Dog Show each year, in a different location. Between

2011 and 2020, these shows have been in, and will be in:

2011 Paris, France

2012 Salzburg, Austria

2013 Budapest, Hungary

2014 Helsinki, Finland

2015 Milan, Italy

2016 Moscow, Russia

2017 Leipzig, Germany

2018 Amsterdam, Holland 2019 Shanghai, China

2020 Madrid, Spain

D. Ann and Jac M Knoop are busy organizing a trip for a limited number of

KCUSA members to visit the World Dog Show 2018, watch the Kooikerhondje

judging on Saturday, August 10, and enjoy some Netherlands-centered outings

planned around this world event. Once we know how many KCUSA members

will be coming along, we’ll share details of the cost of accommodations and

transportation.

We’re planning to talk soon with interested participants and discuss what

other sites they want to visit. These sites include but are not limited to

• Take a canal boat tour through the Amsterdam Canals.

• Visit museums in Amsterdam.

Come to the World Dog Show with KCUSA!

2018 Location RAI AmsterdamEuropaplein1078 GZ AmsterdamNetherlands

For more information about WDS 2018, go to https://wds2018.com/

Coming Up

28 Come to the World Dog Show with KCUSA!

• Have dinner at a spicy Dutch-Indonesian Rijsttafel

restaurant.

• Visit the Aalsmeer Flower Auction (128 acres under

one roof). Around 20,000,000 plants and flowers are

sold daily.

If you are interested contact D. Ann or Jac M Knoop at

217-582-2288 or ann@kooikeriserman.com

• Visit a real Dutch Klompen maker (Dutch Wooden

Shoe Maker).

• Visit De Tiggelaar, old fashioned ceramic tile maker.

• Go Skutsjesilen in Friesland (Sailing on a Friesian

Lake in an original Skutsje).

• Visit a real Dutch Windmill.

• Visit an Eendenkooi.

• Visit a Dutch Kennel.

• Visit Delft and many of the Prins Willem of Orange

areas.

All about the Amazing Dutch Dog Breeds bookIn time for this year’s World Dog Show in Am-

sterdam—and for KCUSA’s first meeting under

the auspices of AKC’s Sporting Group—the

Raad van Beheer has published an extremely

informative and richly illustrated volume,

Amazing Dutch Dog Breeds. Coauthors Janny

Offereins-Snoek and Diana Striegel-Oskam

have presented a lively and comprehensive

account of the histories and character of nine

classic Dutch dog breeds, including, of course,

the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. You can pur-

chase this invaluable English-language refer-

ence book for $60 + mailing expenses; contact

Ann Knoop at ann@kooikeriserman.com or

(217) 582-2288.

Kooiker Chronicle | Volume 19 No. 2 | March/April 2018

SHOW ENTRIES AND CLASS OPTIONS HAVE CHANGED now that Kooikerhondje have entered the regular Sporting group.

ClassesHere are the new choices of classes, with some sugges-tions.

6 to 9 month Puppy, 9 to 12 month Puppy, 12 to 18 month

These classes are for dogs and bitches who are at least the first age on the day of the show but under the second age listed on the day of the show. AKC now allows a puppy to remain in a class based on its age the first day of a multi-day cluster. Example: Spot is 8 months old on Wednesday of a cluster but turns 9 months old on Friday. Spot may remain in the 6-9 month class through Sunday’s show.

Puppies and young dogs may be entered in any of the following classes if eligible as well.

NoviceThis class is for dogs and handlers who are new to dog shows. The dog may not have won more than three Blue ribbons at a past event. Few people enter this class but it can be a way for a new person to be given some extra consideration.

Conformation Showing – What’s With All the Classes??

by Deborah Bean

Amateur Owner Handler (AOH)This is NOT the same as the National Owner Handler Se-ries. Handlers must have never worked as an assistant for a professional handler, nor accepted payment for handling a dog in the ring.

Bred By ExhibitorFrequently called “Bred By.” This class is for the best of the best out of the handler’s breeding program. It is usu-ally one of the most competitive classes at a Specialty event. To be eligible, the handler must have been listed as an owner on the mother’s registration and be either the owner or co-owner of the dog in the ring. Being the owner of the dog’s sire does not make a person eligible to enter the class.

American BredFor dogs born in the United States.

OpenFor all dogs, including finished Champions, if the owner so desires to enter in order to build points. This is the class commonly entered if the owner thinks the dog is extremely competitive and the dog is not eligible for AOH or Bred By.

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30 Conformation Showing – What’s With All the Classes??

Best of BreedFor finished Champions competing just for Best of Breed and Grand Champion points, not for regular champion points. Judges will expect these animals to be in top condition and form, as they are those who have already earned the requisite number of points and major wins to be awarded the title of Champion. (More on Championship points later)

Ring ProcedureThe ring procedure is also different now. Dogs (always males) are called into the ring starting with 6-9 month Puppy. Each class is called in the order listed above. Once Open class is judged, each class winner is called back into the ring and they line up in order behind the dog who won Open – with the 6-9 month Puppy class winner last. Then the judge will select the Winners Dog, giving that Dog a purple ribbon and the Championship points. Then the second place dog in the same class as the Winners Dog (if there is any) comes back into the ring to compete for Reserve Winners Dog. The Reserve Winners Dog will get the points should the Winners dog be declared ineligible for any reason.

Repeat for the Bitches. Get used to hearing the word “bitch.” Dogs are boys. Female canines are Bitches.

Then comes Best of Breed. All the finished Champions and the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch go into the ring to compete for the Purple and Gold Best of Breed Ribbon. The judge will go over the finished Champions as was done for the “class” dogs, including a table exam. The Winners Dog and Bitch will not be examined again on the table but will be asked to move together. The judge will choose Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, Best of Winners, and a Select Dog and Select Bitch from among the dogs in the ring.

If the National Owner Handler Series is offered at that show, then the Judge will select the NOHS winner from those eligible in the ring for Best of Breed. If the Best of Breed winner is eligible, that animal is automatically the NOHS winner. If the Best of Breed winner is not eligible,

then the remaining eligible dogs in the Best of Breed ring are considered and one is selected.

Championship points Unlike Certificate of Merit points, a dog or bitch must

defeat other dogs of their breed to earn a Champion title. The point schedule for each region is based on the num-ber of entries in a region the year before and is adjusted every year in May. Kooikerhondje are competing under the “Other” category at the very end of the point schedule since we had no entries in regular shows in 2017. This will continue until May of 2019 when the point schedule will reflect the entries made in 2018.

Here is the current points earned based on the number of dogs or bitches entered. Note: no points are awarded unless there is competition in your animal’s gender. If just one dog and one bitch are entered at a show, no points are available.

Animals of the Same Gender Entered Points

2 1

3 2

4 3

5 4

6 5

Attaining a championship requires a dog or bitch to earn 15 total points with at least two wins of 3 points or more under two different judges.

Major wins can be earned in two ways. The easiest is defeating 3 or more animals of the same gender. The chancier way is to earn the Best of Winners award if there are enough dogs or bitches entered to make 3-5 points, but only one or two of the opposite gender. Example: Fido is the only dog entered, but Bambi, Fluffy, Susie and Kitty are entered to make a 3 point Major. Bambi wins Winners Bitch giving her 3 points. Fido is declared Winners Dog and is awarded Best of WInners, also giving him a 3 point Major. Sharing is good!

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Correcting the Issue of the Missing Papers

Wednesday, May 2, 2018To KCUSA Board, Breeding Committee, H&G Committee and dog owners/breeders

We, Lucinda and Jac, have worked hard, long and we had to dig very deep but we did manage to find some pa-perwork which had a great impact on a number of Kooi-kerhondjes. One dog had missing paperwork according to AKC and we did manage to turn up a full FCI pedigree on this canine.

Many Kooikerhondjes showed up in the AKC Computer as 0, 1 or 2 generation dogs which since January 1st, 2018 were barred from entering conformation shows and could not compete to become Champion Dogs. This due to the fact that the dog with the missing papers was in their lineage.

Due to this find we had an enormous impact on the fol-lowing categories of dogs:

• With Zero generations we corrected one dog, which was one out of three Zero generation dogs.

• With One generations we corrected sixteen dogs out of a total of twenty-one dogs.

• With Two generations we corrected eighteen dogs out of a total of twenty dogs.

All the impacted dogs will as of early May 2018 receive AKC notification and may now compete in AKC Confor-mation Events and earn points towards Championship Titles etc.

All the dogs that were impacted are listed in the box to the right.

Congratulations to all and have fun at the shows!

Sincerely,Jac M. Knoop

Taga’s Balder Ambermoon Evan Ambermoon Vanilla Caramel Fudge Ambermoon Vanilla Honey Bean Ambermoon’s Roller Soaker Ambermoon’s Little Leaper Ambermoon’s Stuff Dreams Are Made Of Ambermoon Here’s Looking At You Kid Ambermoon Lombardi’s Coming Home Ambermoon’s Green Bay Glory Day Ambermoon’s Runnin’ With The Pack Ambermoon Brink Of Superbowl Dreams Vonlin’s Hard Days Night Vonlin’s Happy Go Lucky Vonlin’s Hard Copy Vonlin’s Hello World Vonlin’s How Do Ya Like Me Now Vonlin’s Harmonics In Motion Amazing John Van Den Iserman Hoeve Amazing Uhl Van Den Iserman Hoeve Amazing Lela Van Den Iserman Hoeve Amazing Jerry Van Den Iserman Hoeve Amazing Gala Van Den Iserman Hoeve Redgold’s Sweet Almond Redgold’s Snickerdoodle Redgold’s Tag-A-Long With Max Redgold’s Ginger Snap Redgold’s Gingerbread Boy Redgold’s Chocolate Chip Redgold’s Pecan Sandie Redgold’s Galileo Redgold’s Marcos Redgold’s Clark Redgold’s Lewis

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Kooiker Kudos

Latest AKC Titles Awarded

FROM COMPANION DOG TO CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

to champion, from master agility jumpers to barn hunt to

FAST CAT, from rally to trick dog, what have Kooikerhondjes

been up to? Quite a bit, it turns out.

Look on the KCUSA website to find the complete listing

by month of titles that the AKC has awarded to Kooiker-

hondjes, up to and including March 2018. The list for each

month includes the following details:

• title earned and date earned

• dog’s name, date of birth (DOB), and registration

number

• sire and dam names, DOBs, and registration numbers

• owners (name, city, and state)

• breeders (name)

Find the information here: http://www.kooikerhondjeusa.

org/awards/akc-titles/

Kooiker Chronicle | Volume 19 No. 2 | March/April 2018

THE PATELLA, OR KNEECAP, is part of the stifle joint

(knee). In patella luxation, the kneecap luxates, or pops

out of place, either in a medial or lateral position. This can

be a hereditary defect, it can also be caused by malnutri-

tion and over-exercise. Kooikerhondjes, as well as all mixed

dogs or purebred, are susceptible to this structural defect.

It is prevented through selective breeding and by use of a

licensed canine orthopedic specialist’s diagnosis. The offi-

cial evaluation normally occurs after 12 months, once most

of the growing of the dog is done. However, you may have

your dog inspected earlier by a veterinarian for symptoms.

Find out more on the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals’

(OFA) website. Dogs used for breeding should be free or

only minimally affected with patella luxation and should

carry a valid OFA certificate.

Most dogs affected by this disease will suddenly carry

the limb up for a few steps, and may be seen shaking or ex-

from KCUSA Health and Genetics Committee

Patella Luxation

tending the leg prior to regaining its full use. As the disease

progresses in duration and severity, this lameness becomes

more frequent and eventually becomes continuous.

Grade 2 or higher requires surgery in most cases.

Prevalence and genetics of patellar luxation in Kooiker dogsA research publication by this name is specifically on the

topic of the Kooikerhondje breed.

ABSTRACT The prevalence of patellar luxation (PL) and

genetic factors potentially involved in the disorder were

investigated in Dutch Kooiker dogs. A cohort of 842 Kooi-

ker dogs, the offspring of 195 sires and 318 dams, was

screened for PL from 1994 to 2011. The cohort was in-

cluded in a pedigree of 1737 Kooiker dogs comprising nine

Grades of Patella LuxationGrade I Knee cap can be manipulated

out of its groove, but returns to its normal position spontane-ously

Grade II Knee cap rides out of its groove occasionally and can be re-placed in the groove by manipu-lation

Grade III Knee cap rides out of its groove most of the time but can be replaced in the groove via ma-nipulation

Grade IV Knee cap rides out of its groove all the time and cannot be re-placed inside the groove

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34 Patella Luxation

vgenerations. PL was present in 24% of screened dogs, with

unilateral and bilateral luxation being observed equally fre-

quently. Medial PL was more common (61%) than lateral

PL (32%) or bidirectional PL (7%). The frequency of PL was

similar in male and female dogs, with a female:male rela-

tive risk of 1.15 (95% confidence interval, CI, 0.90-1.48).

The heritability of PL in the screened population was 0.27

± 0.07. Since the start of the screening programme, the

prevalence of PL decreased from 28% to 19%. A genome-

wide association study of PL with 48 cases and 42 controls

suggested the possible involvement of a region on chro-

mosome 3 (Praw = 1.32 x 10-5, Pgenome = 0.142), but the

involvement of this region could not be confirmed in a vali-

dation group. Breeding programmes for complex diseases,

such as PL, would benefit from combining pedigrees, phe-

notypes and genotypes, i.e. from genomic selection, as is

currently the method of choice for breeding of production

animals. The Veterinary Journal, 01/2014, C. Wangdee,

P.A.J. Leegwater, H.C.M. Heuven, F.G. van Steenbeek, F.J.

Meutstege, B.P. Meij, H.A.W. Hazewinkel

LinksFor more details, please visit these links:

• http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/treatment-op-

tions-for-the-luxating-patella/

• https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/luxating-patella-

or-kneecap-in-dogs

Information from the Health and Genetics Committee can also

be found under the HEALTH tab on the KCUSA website:

• http://www.kooikerhondjeusa.org/health-concerns/

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Top 10 Plants Poisonous To PetsTips from Pet Poison Helpline to Help Keep Your Pet Safe!

Every day, Pet Poison Helpline receives dozens of phone calls from dog owners and cat owners saying, “My cat ate a lily!” or “My dog ate a plant. Is it poisonous?” Some of the most poisonous plants for dogs and cats are reviewed below. While there are thousands of species of plants and flowers, only a small percentage of plants are truly dangerous and poisonous to your pet. Make sure you know which plants are most deadly to avoid your dog or cat from getting into these poisonous flowers and poisonous plants!

Autumn CrocusThere are two Crocus plants: one that blooms in the spring (Crocus species) and the other in the autumn (Colchicum autumnale). The spring plants are more common and are part of the Iridaceae family. These ingestions can cause general gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhea. These should not be mistaken for Autumn Crocus, part of the Liliaceae family, which contain colchicine. The Autumn Crocus is highly toxic and can cause severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and respiratory failure. If you’re not sure what plant it is, bring your pet to their veterinarian immediately for care. Signs may be seen immediately but can be delayed for days.

Azalea

In the same family as rhododendrons, azaleas can have serious effects on pets. These plants contain grayanotoxins which disrupt sodium channels affecting the skeletal and cardiac muscle. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, and as little as ingestion of 0.2% of an animal’s body weight can result in poisoning. Eating even a few leaves can result in vomiting, diarrhea and excessive drooling; without immediate veterinary attention, the pet could fall into a coma and possibly die. The overall prognosis is fair with treatment.

Cyclamen

The cyclamen is a beautiful houseplant commonly sold in supermarkets. It is also called the Persian violet and Sowbread. Cyclamen contains irritating saponins, and when any part of the plant (especially the tubers or roots) are chewed or ingested by dogs and cats, it can result in clinical signs of drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. With large ingestions, these plants can result in cardiac problems (e.g., abnormal heart rate and rhythm), seizures and death.

Daffodils

These flowers contain lycorine, an alkaloid with strong emetic properties (something that triggers vomiting). Ingestion of the bulb, plant or flower can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and even possible cardiac arrhythmias or respiratory depression. Crystals are found in the outer layer of the bulbs, similar to hyacinths, which cause severe tissue irritation and secondary drooling. Daffodil ingestions can result in more severe symptoms so if an exposure is witnessed or symptoms are seen, we recommend seeking veterinary care for further supportive care.

Dieffenbachia

Popular in many homes and offices, Dieffenbachia species contain insoluble crystals of calcium oxalate called raphites. Chewing or biting into the plant releases the crystals which penetrate tissue resulting in injury. When dogs or cats ingest insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants, clinical signs may be seen immediately and include pawing at face (secondary to oral pain), drooling, foaming, and vomiting. Moderate to severe swelling of the lips, tongue, oral cavity, and upper airway may also be seen, making it difficult to breathe or swallow.

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KalanchoeKalanchoe is a common, beautiful houseplant with hundreds of flowers (which range from yellow, red, pink, etc.). All parts of the plant are generally considered toxic – even the water in the vase has been reported to cause toxicosis. Clinical signs from ingestion include cardiovascular signs (e.g., abnormal heart rhythm and rate), electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., a life-threatening high potassium level), gastrointestinal signs (e.g., nausea, drooling, vomiting, etc.), or central nervous system signs (e.g., dilated pupils, tremors, seizures). In severe cases, an expensive antidote, digoxin-specific Fab fragments, can be used for severe, life-threatening cases.

LiliesThere are dangerous and benign lilies out there, and it’s important to know the difference. Peace, Peruvian, and Calla lilies contain oxalate crystals that cause minor signs, such as tissue irritation to the mouth, tongue, pharynx, and esophagus – this results in minor drooling. The more dangerous, potentially fatal lilies are true lilies, and these include Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter and Japanese Show lilies – all of which are highly toxic to cats! Even small ingestions (such as 2-3 petals or leaves) can result in severe kidney failure. If your cat is seen consuming any part of a lily, bring your cat (and the plant) immediately to a veterinarian for medical care. The sooner you bring in your cat, the better and more efficiently we can treat the poisoning. Decontamination (like inducing vomiting and giving binders like activated charcoal) are imperative in the early toxic stage, while aggressive intravenous fluid therapy, kidney function monitoring tests, and supportive care can greatly improve the prognosis.

Oleander

Oleander is an outdoor shrub, popular for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers. All parts of the plant are generally considered toxic – even the water in the vase has been reported to cause toxicosis; however, the leaves and flowers are extremely toxic if ingested and can cause severe vomiting, slow the heart rate and possibly even cause death.

Sago Palm

Very popular in warmer climates, this household and outdoor plant can be very harmful to pets. All parts of sago palm are considered poisonous, with the seeds (nuts) being the most toxic part of the plant. Sago palm contains cycasin, which is the primary active toxic agent resulting in severe liver failure in dogs. Ingestion results in acute gastrointestinal signs (e.g., drooling, inappetance, vomiting, diarrhea) within 15 minutes to several hours after ingestion. Central nervous system signs (e.g., weakness, ataxia, seizures, tremors, etc.) and severe liver failure can be seen within 2-3 days post-ingestion.

Tulips and HyacinthsTulips contain allergenic lactones while hyacinths contain similar alkaloids. The toxic principle of these plants is very concentrated in the bulbs (versus the leaf or flower), so make sure your dog isn’t digging up the bulbs in the garden. When the plant parts or bulbs are chewed or ingested, it can result in tissue irritation to the mouth and esophagus. Typical signs include profuse drooling, vomiting, or even diarrhea, depending on the amount consumed. There’s no specific antidote, but with supportive care from the veterinarian (including rinsing the mouth, anti-vomiting medication, and possibly subcutaneous fluids), animals do quite well. With large ingestions of the bulb, more severe symptoms such as an increase in heart rate and changes in respiration can be seen, and should be treated by a veterinarian. These more severe signs are seen in cattle or our overzealous, chowhound Labradors.

This is only a partial list of poisonous plants. For a more complete list of plants poisonous to cats and dogs, visit our website at: www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poisons.

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Kooiker Chronicle | Volume 19 No. 2 | March/April 2018

Adventurous Kooiker

MEET AMAZING JOHANNES van den Iserman

Hoeve, who has just settled into his new home

near Johannesburg, South Africa. He thinks it’s

cool that a city was named after him! His ad-

ventures have already started and he assures

us that we’ll hear from him often. Stay tuned

for the story of Helga and Ragnar (as his friends

and family know him)!

2018–19 BoardPresident Jennifer Methlie, Colorado jmethlie@comcast.net 970 226 4619

Vice President Karen Parker, Washington vp@kooikerhondjeusa.org 253 307 8223

Secretary Sheri DeJan, New York secretary@kooikerhondjeusa.org 518 329 7684

Treasurer Mike Malmstead mmalmstead@hotmail.com phone to come

Director 1 Carol Brown, North Carolina cb.director@kooikerhondjeusa.org 336 310 4153

Director 2 Sheryl Fuller, Texas sf.director@kooikerhondjeusa.org 832 561 6009

Director 3 Lucinda Paganin, Illinois lucinda@amsincorporated.net 217 377 1297

Director 4 Marlene Valter, California mvalter@me.com 805 813 3774

Lovely Bristol, a West Coast kooiker.