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Eclampsia
Eclampsia; more commonly known
simply as 'milk fever' or more technically as 'puerperal tetany'
is a fast acting, potentially fatal condition. It is imperitive
that if you are going to breed your female dog, you MUST be
aware of these signs as it requires immediate vet care and all
females are at risk; small breeds or those with large litters
1These signs progress very rapidly, sometimes in a matter of
minutes. Act fast or your girl could die.
First thing you will notice is that she will act 'off'. She
won't want to tend to her babies. She will likely be very
'needy' of your attention and appear worried. She will become
restless and begin panting. The panting will get increasingly
worse to the point of not only drooling a little but A LOT.
Step2
Very soon after this - maybe minutes, maybe an hour - she will
start staggering around, tripping and even falling right down.
This is very scary. It's almost as if she were drunk or having a
stroke.
Step3
She may then get to a point where she can not stand any longer
and just keep moving her legs in an awkward paddling motion as
if she were having seizures. Her neck and head may even thrust
backwards as she arches her back. By this point, if she is not
at least on the way to the vet, she may die. It is SO important
that you get your girl rushed to the vet the moment you see the
first signs and NOT wait until this stage, yet if this is the
first you see of it, don't give up, the vet may still save her.
Get her to your vet NOW.
Paws To Read™
"Hercules", my 190 lb. Saint Bernard, and I are volunteer
members of Therapeutic Paws of Canada, a non-profit
organization of volunteers providing animal resources for
human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational,
socialization) through regular visits to hospitals,
residences, libraries, etc.
TPOC Child Certified therapy dogs and handlers work at
libraries to help students who struggle with reading skills.
There are many libraries in HRM that have added the Paws
To Read™ program to their activity schedule. Literary
specialists acknowledge the fact that children who are below
their peers in reading skills and are intimidated by reading
aloud in a group often have lower self-esteem and view
reading as a chore. The program is designed to help children
improve their reading skills by reading to a canine reading
pal.
The dogs and handlers that participate in the Paws To
Read™ program have proven their capabilities by
successfully completing both the TPOC Therapy Dog Evaluation
and the Interaction with Children Evaluation. The dogs are
well groomed before their visits to schools and libraries.
All dogs are up to date on health requirements and their
handlers have passed a police records check. All dog and
handler teams are covered by liability insurance.
At Therapeutic Paws of Canada we also offer a volunteer
based therapy dog visitation for senior’s facilities such as
retirement homes, nursing homes, Alzheimer day away centers,
hospitals and where there is a need. The medical
establishment has long recognized the significant benefits
of a therapy dog . The petting and stroking of a pet helps
to calm the most agitated resident and stimulates wonderful
conversations about the pet they once owned. Recovery from
surgery is quoted as being accelerated when there is
continued contact with a pet. As a result of the many
government fiscal cutbacks, the facility’s staff is
stretched to their limits. The positive impact of our
program on the day-to-day life of each senior throughout our
community and beyond cannot be calculated.
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The Right Puppy
TheDogPlace / E. Katie Gammill
Selection of the "right" puppy
depends upon whether one is looking for a "show" puppy or pet
puppy. What is the difference? Since there are so many
"opinions" as to what makes a "show" puppy let's start with two
testicles or a uterus, and if there is a size disqualification
in the standard, a puppy that indicates it will mature within
that range.
Prospective owners may choose the puppy that stands back and
watches, or they are drawn to the boisterous puppy that attacks,
chews, and "rough houses" with them. Both may come with their
own set of problems, the first needing extra socialization and
the second regarding aggression
issues. This is why temperament testing is popular.
Puppy buyers may not realize that a dedicated breeder, breeding
for a specific trait to enhance a breeding program, has priority
of choice. Isolate the puppy or puppies you want to keep and *DO
NOT SHOW ANY
PUPPIES THAT ARE NOT FOR SALE!* This eliminates questions such
as "What is the difference in that show puppy and this pet
puppy?" It is easier for the buyer to concentrate only on the
puppies from which they can choose.
Now, in picking your puppy, you must not allow a particular
color, sex, or breed characteristic to take precedence over the
correct choice. Far better to consider the soundest puppy with
breed type that moves good coming and going. Then look for a
great attitude and a puppy that is "together" both physically
and mentally. Color and sex should be secondary.
If you plan to show, roll a ball down a hall way and watch the
puppy chase it. If he or she tends to "cow hock," face reality.
Crooked legs do not encourage a judge to reward a blue ribbon.
Watch puppy from the
side. If the front legs hike up to the chin, there is no
shoulder layback and neck.
Having been in dogs (and horses) fifty years, believe me when I
say "If it doesn't have it, it won't grow it! " If it does have
it, it may go through strange stages as it matures, but it will
fall back into what it
was initially. It is normal during the teen age years for the
shoulder to "go forward" and the front legs to appear as it they
are "coming out of the same hole". This is a growth pattern.
With maturity, the shoulder
should "fall back", the legs will once again widen, and the
proper sound front returns. These dogs will normally settle
size-wise IF one is willing to wait.
When a no-neck, straight front dog goes oversize, the
possibility of settling back is little to none. The compensation
for the bad front is an over angulated rear which will not
follow through behind. One might
see the rear set so far behind itself that the dog appears
giraffe-like. Some call this "style" and some judges reward it.
This makes it neither right, nor desirable for future breeding
stock. I am convinced various
breeds of both horses and dogs were created by "enhancing
faults" and accepting such under a new name. Designer dogs are
an example.
There are crooked legged dogs being shown today. Many breeders,
picking on a single nuance, such as eye, foot, ear, coat, color,
and muzzle put the entire dog as risk and push a breeding
program into a specific
direction. Upon removal of the rose colored glasses, the breeder
may find they are in a "hole" of immense proportions. What is
the saying? "If you are digging a hole for yourself and it
doesn't look good, QUIT
DIGGING!"
Basically, what we SHOULD search for in a litter is a balance
between TYPE and SOUNDNESS. Unfortunately, many of today's
choices reflect a "balance" between front and rear. Two wrongs
do NOT make a right! That makes as much sense as the statement I
coined years ago - "Rather than addressing faults today,
breeders tend to just adjust them." Obviously some people have
the ability to pick less than stellar puppies, as they appear in
the Group Ring with regularity. Visible faults on an eight week
old puppy do NOT improve with age. IF a puppy is WRONG at that
age, it won't grow out of it. Granted, it MAY grow hair to
conceal it, but that won't fool a good judge.
People who keep a single specific trait and allow a poor rear or
front into their breeding program set precedence for future
generations. They will pay for their folly in the brood box. The
offspring will be the
ruination of the delicate "balance" between type and soundness.
Where is it written one must keep a puppy from every litter?
Some of the best breeding plans are a "BUST!" Rather than
salvage a blood line you know little or nothing about, call it
for what it is (PETS). Move on! Do
NOT repeat the breeding of an unknown pedigree until you observe
the results of the first litter at maturity. This saves time,
money, and heartbreak. What I am saying is this: "IF the horse
is dead, GET OFF!"
By chance, one might get that wonderful puppy! Keep it isolated
when selling pets. Do not include ANY puppy you are NOT selling
in with those being offered for sale. I can assure you if YOUR
choice is in the group in the middle of the front room floor
with the rest, YOUR pick puppy will "beat feet" right to the
child who picks up on the connection and wails "I WANT THIS
ONE!"
Walking into a ring with dogs bred to standard is a judge's
dream. It tests their ability to analyze and apply the standard.
This entry reflects excellence regarding breed specific traits.
Those choices, especially in a big entry, will reflect
consistency of type. There is little joy derived from sorting a
group of mediocre exhibits.
Is this why people breed for "differences" rather than
conforming to the standard? Do they choose to offer a judge a
reason to pick one dog over another, right or wrong? If so, this
"personal preference" of deliberate
manipulation destroys the intent of any breed standard. If a
ring is flooded with poor examples of a breed, the judge's job
is to reward those with the most positive virtues.
The bottom line is that we should breed to standard. There is
far too much "breeding to win" today and who can hit a moving
target? When dogs do win at the expense of the standard, how
does a concerned breeder
argue with success, however fleeting it may be? The "Next Big
Thing" soon comes down the pike and today's big winner is pushed
to the sidelines.
Rather than solving problems today, society twists challenges to
fit current desires. Standards changed to "fit" the dog rarely
have a positive affect on a breed. If we don't accept
responsibility for our
breeding choices, skating on thin ice will land us all in hot
water. A papoose doesn't need an explanation when he burns his
tiny finger in the fire. When it comes to breeding correct dogs
to standard, "our hair is
on fire".
Perhaps this is the place to share a story as told to be by my
mentor in the early 70's regarding "How to Pick the Right
Puppy." I was born after the Depression to parents over the age
of 40. I understand the desperate measures taken in this era.
Stock dogs, war dogs, service dogs, and guard dogs were a
necessity to society. As little commercial dog food was
available, many breeders made their own dog's diet of whatever
they could scrounge up. There were larger kennels and how they
survived, I do
not know. Some killed livestock for food and let the dogs fend
for themselves. It would be of interest to know how those
kennels sustained themselves during the depression.
This mentor of long ago remains the most informed and
intelligent person I ever met. She dedicated herself toward
breed excellence. Through her teachings, I learned to pick a
puppy during the whelping process. She
taught me to choose the heftiest puppy with the tightest knit
body before the puppy was dry. We looked for specifics. The rest
of the litter, during her time, was of little consequence.
We never spoke of the great dogs that "might have been". In that
era, only the "fittest survived" and breeders chose wisely. Pet
sales were "nil". Lines preserved through limited breeding and
quick, early
decisions allowed breeders to concentrate on "the best of the
best". They quickly became expert at selecting puppies.
Do not judge harshly. Faced with such troubling times, none of
us know how we would react if we "walked in their moccasins."
Were these breeders playing God? I cannot answer that. The
breeders did that which
was necessary to preserve my breed. In time, puppy sales
increased and
once again, the market for companion animals increased.
The fact is, breeding dogs is not for the "faint of heart." In
today's world people often exist in a future offering little
quality of life. I do not know the answers and as age appears, I
rarely understand the
questions. I do know these breeders understood "dedication to a
standard."
My selections today are made during whelping and directly after
birth. My initial impressions prove to be the choices I keep.
Fortunately I am not forced to make life and death decisions.
People deserve a "breed of
choice" to fit their life style. Those before us accepted the
challenge of breeding to a standard under the toughest of times.
We should not treat the words in a standard as simply a peg to
hang a personal preference on. Imitating another person's
success by breeding to the current fad is an example of quick
gratification. It will be
short lived and long paid for. It is all about prioritizing.
KNOW IN YOUR HEART YOU ARE
PICKING THE RIGHT PUPPY FOR THE RIGHT REASONS.
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My dogs live here
My dogs live here, they're here to stay.
You don't like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space.
This is their home, this is their place.
You will find dog hair on the floor.
They will alert you're at the door.
They may request a little pat,
a simple 'no' will settle that.
It gripes me when I hear you
say 'just how is it you live this way?
They smell, they shed, they're in the way..'
WHO ASKED YOU? is all I can say..
They love me more than anyone.
My voice is like the rising sun.
They merely have to hear me say
'C'mon , time to go and play'
Then,
tails wag and faces grin,
they bounce and hop and make a din.
They never say 'no time for you',
they're always there, to GO and
DO.
And if I'm sad? They're by my side.
And if I'm mad? They circle wide.
And if I laugh, they laugh with me.
They understand, they always see.
So once again, I say to you
come visit me, but know this too..
My dogs live here,
they're here to stay.
You don't like pets, be on your way.
They share my home, my food, my space,
this is their home, this is their
place..
--- Author Unknown
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The Dog Show Filling
Out Entries
I would suggest you create an entry form and save it on your
computer, print a copy of this entry form and keep it in your
wallet or purse. It saves time having to find registration
papers every time you want to fill out an entry. If you save a
copy of the entry on your computer all you have to do is change
the top to the club you are entering and you have a perfect
entry form every time.
The following, in numerical order (as shown on the entry form
sample) will explain how to properly fill out an official
Canadian Kennel Club Entry Form.
Your identification number will be put in the top right corner
by the show giving club.
To determine the cost you take the principal amount (check for
special puppy rates),
add the listing fee of $1.50 (if you do not have an individual
registration number). This
is your per day amount. You then multiply it by the number of
days you plan to attend.
For example if you plan to attend a three day show, which costs
$25.00 per day and do
have an individual registration number, your entry would be as
follows:
I enclose $75.00 for entry fees, making a cheque for $75.00.
Write in the proper name of your breed.
State weather your dog is male or female; dog/bitch.
Enter your dog in one of the five Regular Official Classes or
for Specials Only.Classes are always listed on the back of the entry. Check the
premium list for
Unofficial classes that you might qualify for such as Veterans
Class, Parade of
Champions, Brace, etc. (and check for extra fees).
The registered name of the dog including any Canadian titles.
Write in your dog's individual registration number, if
available. If not, tick off the box marked ‘Listed’ and the CKC will apply
any points earned to the dog once his individual registration number is obtained.
If you have a CKC Litter Reg. Number, write it in and tick off
the box marked ‘Listed’.
Write out the month, day and year in which your dog was
born.
Tick off if your dog is a puppy.
Tick off whether your dog was born in Canada or Elsewhere.
Write in the registered name of the breeder of our dog.
(Sire) Write in his registered name including any Canadian
titles.(Dam) Write in her registered name including any Canadian
titles.Write in the person who owns the dog.
Write in the address of the person who owns the dog.
If someone else other than the owner is showing the dog (such as
a professional handler)
write in his/her name and address.
Tick off where your entry information should be mailed to.
The show giving club needs to
know whether to send it to the owner or the agent.
Your email address for emergency contact information, and
sometimes show info quicker
than the mail depending on how the show giving club is set up.
Method of payment.Either the owner or his/her agent must sign the entry.
Write in the telephone number and specify whether it is the
owners or agents.Some clubs, as a courtesy will contact you if you have made an
error on your entry.
They will call collect!
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Rescue 911
Click on pic or
here
for larger image.
Cocoa Mulch,
which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other
Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called '
Theobromine '. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like
chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this
stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3
weeks. Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or
baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells
contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine
compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog
that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao
bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours
later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao
bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of
theobromine.
PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION |
Becoming A Champion:
To become a Canadian Champion, a dog
must win 10 championship points. To become an American Champion
a dog must win 15 championship points.
Both in Canada and the United States you must win under three
different judges before you will be granted your championship.
When counting your three judges you count only those judges who
judge you at the breed level.
The highest number of points you can win at a Canadian or
American show is 5.
What is a Major? In Canada there is
no such thing; however, in the United States it is 3 points or
better. In the United States you must get two majors before you
will be granted your American title.
To determine the number of points you receive (if you have won
winners Male/Winners Female), you count the number of
dogs/females in competition, including yourself, and check it
against the scale.
The scale of points will be in the catalogue.
You can also pick up points at the breed level if you win Best
of Breed, Best Opposite Sex or Best of Winners from the classes;
and you can further pick up points if you place in the group or
win Best in Show.
If you win either a first or second place ribbon you should not
leave the ready ring as first’s will be needed for Winner’s
competition and second’s may be needed for reserve competition.
If you win anything, check the judge’s sheets posted at the show
before leaving the building. Errors have been made where another
dog/female has been awarded the point. Errors must also be
caught at the show as the judge will have to initial any changes
to the judging sheets.
Never finish a dog on an even 10 points; always go for 11 or 12
in case you have miscalculated. These extra points are commonly
referred to as ‘safety points’.
If your dog is individually registered with the Canadian Kennel
Club your Championship Certificate will be forwarded to you
automatically.
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THIS IS A LEASH
IT IS THE BEST BIRTH CONTROL DEVICE, preventing unplanned
pregnancies and unwanted puppies.
IT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE, restraining it
from darting into traffic, preventing injuries, suffering,
death and huge veterinary bills.
IT IS THE BEST GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY, keeping your dog from
trespassing, attacking other animals, becoming a
neighborhood nuisance or violating community leash laws. It
also stops your pet from inflicting injuries on children and
adults. It prevents your insurance company from dropping
your homeowner’s policy because of your dog.
IT IS THE BEST IDENTIFICATION SERVICE, with a current dog
license and name tag attached to the collar, it will help
reunite you both, should your dog get lost.
IT IS THE BEST WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
keeping your dog from harassing our wildlife, destroying
irreplaceable native plants, or killing expensive livestock
by itself or as part of a wild dog pack.
IT IS THE BEST WAY TO DEVELOP AN AFFECTIONATE PET, as the
cord connecting you together encourages a unique bonding
between you and your dog.
IT IS ALSO THE BEST CRIME PREVENTION DEVICE, because when
this leash is not in use, your dog will be at home
protecting your family and property.
IT IS AN IMPORTANT DEMONSTRATION TO THE PUBLIC, confirming
that dog owners can be responsible, considerate people with
an equal concern for the community and its residents.
© 1991 Barbara Bouyet
Pet Friendly Weed Control
Here is a weed control recipe I found in the local newspaper
I haven't tried it yet but soon I hope.
four cups...............white vinegar
half cup..................salt
two tablespoons.....dish soap
Combine in a spray bottle and spray on weeds.
Be careful, however, because this recipe will kill anything
green.
The solution will take effect after a few days, reapply as
necessary.
© 1991 Barbara Bouyet
This is to brag about the
latest wins from Winward's Kyrat V Orlando, owned by our member Francine
Boisse of Magog Quebec, bred by Eugene Queener from California that won 2
Best Puppy in Show, 3 Best Puppy in Group, and one Group 4th this week-end.
She is 11 months old. She was handled by Denis Gros-Louis of Napoleo St.
Bernards.
I did not check how much dogs there were in the group to tally points...
There were 11 breeds in the group!
I was so happy ! She is promising !
Here are pictures taken before one of the BPIS.
Denis
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Top Saint in Canada by Group Wins |
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Rank
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Name of Dog
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G1
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G2 |
G3 |
G4
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BIS |
Total |
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#6
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Ch. Trusts
The Boss V Kudos |
4
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1
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1
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6
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2
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1161
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#17 |
Ch. Lasquite's
Lohlah V Orlando |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
434 |
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#187 |
Winward's Kyrat V Orlando |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
24 |
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Members, help out Shelley by
reporting any show results to her.
Shelley
showresults@hotmail.com |
Red Deer Show
April 3, 2009
Judge: Lynn Storeshaw
2-1-1-1
BB
BIS BISS Ch Trust The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
BOS
CH Lasquite's Lohlah V Orlando
BW Heidisaint's Raisin A Chant
April 4, 2009
Judge: Shirley Bell
3-1-1-1
BB
BIS BISS Ch Trust The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
BOS
CH Lasquite's Lohlah V Orlando
Owner:
Linda Symons
Breeder: Mlynn Smith
BW
April 5th
Jack Ireland
3-1-1-1
BB-G4
CH Lasquite's Lohlah V Orlando
Owner:
Linda Symons
Breeder: Mlynn Smith
BOS
BIS BISS Ch Trust The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
BW
Battleford Dog Show
Fri April 10, 2009
Judge: Patricia Taylor
0-0-1
BB-G1
BIS BISS
Ch Trusts The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
Sat April 11,
2009
Judge: Walter Pinsker
0-0-1
BB-G4
BIS BISS
Ch Trusts The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
Sun April 12,
2009
Judge: Carmen Haller
0-0-1
BB-G4
BIS BISS
Ch Trusts The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
Assiniboine
Kennel Club Dog Show
Fri April 24, 2009
Judge: Garry Allan
0-0-1
BB-G2
BIS BISS
Ch Trusts The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
Sun April 26,
2009
Judge: Joan Beech
0-0-1
BB-G1-BIS
MBIS BISS
Ch Trusts The Boss V Kudos
Owner: Sara Grant
Breeder: Denise Greenaway
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