SLEIGH COURIER. Special points of interest: Inside this issue: Christmas 2005 Summer. The Samoyed Club Incorporated

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1 SLEIGH COURIER The Samoyed Club Incorporated Christmas 2005 Summer Special points of interest: Toxic algae bloom found in Hutt River Ban Fireworks Hints on how to find a responsible breeder Snow Dog Match Kids Page Inside this issue: Breeders Directory 3 Reports 4 Points System 6 Breed of Year Points 9 Algae in the Hutt river 12 Dogs from the past 14 Fireworks 18 Diabetes 20 Hints on how to find a responsible breeder 24 Samgratulations 26 Snow Dog Match 28 Kids Page 34

2 Life Members: Patron: Vice Patron: President : Vice President : Secretary: Treasurer: SamCare Coordinator: Committee: Trophy Steward: Points Steward: Magazine Editor: Hon. Veterinarian: Hon. Auditor: Una Gibson Gary Carleton Lyn Carleton Paddy Watts Noel Wilson Rangi Muller Judy Brighting Lynne Barr (04) lynne@angara.co.nz Jo-Anne Hawkins (06) kimchatka@xtra.co.nz Anita Andrew 14 Ponderosa Grove Upper Hutt (04) samhain@paradise.net.nz Simeon Copsey PO Box 9730 Te Aro, Wellington (04) simeon@copsey.co.nz Anita Shugg 136 Waitohu Valley Road R D 1 Otaki (06) k.a.shugg@clear.net.nz Lorraine Fothergill Simonne MacMillan Wanda Hart Lorraine Fothergill 137 Valley Views R D 4, Palmerton North (06) yorkrose@xtra.co.nz Lynne Barr 4 Christopher Way Paparangi Wellington (04) lynne@angara.co.nz Wanda Hart 282 Grounsell Crescent Lower Hutt (021) hugameecha@yahoo.com.au Dr Hamish Qualtrough B.V.Sc All Vet Services in Khandallah Gordon Conning Clubs and Groups Auckland Provincial Samoyed Association Marilyn Begg 1 Princes Street Riverhead, Auckland (09) shemya@hotmail.com The Dominion Samoyed Club Julie Wells 27 St Johns Street Woolston, Christchurch (03) kursharn@ihug.co.nz ANZSAMS Australia / NZ Samoyed group: The Spitz Breeds Club Anita Shugg 136 Waitohu Valley Road R D 1 Otaki (06) k.a.shugg@clear.net.nz Ridge Runners Sled Dog Racing Club Secretary - Laureen King 32 Rewa Street, Palmerston North (06) laureen.king@clear.net.nz Subscriptions are due annually on 1 st January each year. Single $20.00 Double $24.00 Junior (under 17) $10.00 The Sleigh Courier is published four times a year: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. A copy of the magazine is available to members via . Please contact Editor for details. Advertising Rates Full Page (black & white) $10 Half Page (black & white) $ 5 Sam Ads $ 5 Breeders/Stud Directory $ 5 Mating and Litter Notifications $ 5 Vales Free NOTE: Colour advertising is available on request. Please contact Editor for prices. Page 2 Christmas 2005

3 Breeder Directory Shemya Samoyeds est Marilyn Begg 1 Princes Street Riverhead Auckland Phone: (09) shemya@hotmail.com All Breeding stock hip and elbow scored Mary & Julie Wells Christchurch, NZ (03) kursharn@ihug.co.nz AMAROK SAMOYEDS Spirit of the Wolf Sue Johnson 133 Scott St, Cambridge Ph: (07) Mobile: amaroksamoyeds@xtra.co.nz Karmera Samoyeds Alice.E.Commerer 46 Tamahere Drive, R.D. 3, Hamilton Place your AD Here alicec@wave.co.nz All pups registered. English Blood Lines. Sleigh courier Page 3

4 President s Report he show season is fast coming to an end. I T have only recently returned from the Canterbury shows and the DSC championship show. As per usual this was a much-enjoyed event with great hospitality. The weather was the usual for this time of year, very hot, then very windy, and then very wet. The Samoyeds were well represented in the group and in show lines ups with the brothers Ch Skrownek Sev Kazeel and Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan taking out several awards. Best In Show for the DSC Championship show was Ch Lealsam Artic Oceans. On the whole the Samoyed has continued to be well placed at breed shows this year with Magic getting the last Challenge Certificate required to make him Grand Ch Silvertips A Touch of Magic. Congratulations to this huge achievement to those connected with his breeding and in particular Lyn and Gary Carleton who love and care for Magic. Samoyeds have also been out and about in the obedience ring. I The Samoyeds have been competing in Novice with Ch Angara were well Taiza Tale, Sharon Kelly in Novice with Kelljass represented in Antique Chyna Doll and Sharon s daughter Ashleigh in Elementary with the group Kelljass Alaskan Snow Dream. It is certainly more challenging working a Samoyed in the ring than some breeds but definitely rewarding when you do well and are in the line up with all the Borders and Goldies. I am still hopeful that someone will take up agility or fly-ball with a Samoyed. I recently attended a tricks evening with Aust Ch Anaky Its Party Time and he really enjoyed the evening as did I. Not that I think I will get into dancing dogs but it was interesting to learn what is involved. Summer is nearly upon us and hopefully everyone has attended to their dogs flea and worm treatment and has a nice shady spot for them to lie in with plenty of water available. Please don t leave your Samoyed in a parked car it is just too hot for them and they could overheat and die. Please also take care when you are out walking with them as hard exercise in hot weather may be too much for them too, especially if they are getting on in years. There are currently warnings along the Hutt River due to a poisonous algae bloom so watch for polluted water and any other hazards. Until next year - Merry Xmas and all the best for 2006 with your family, friends and Samoyeds. - Lynne Page 4 Christmas 2005

5 Secretary's Report Hard to believe Xmas is just around the corner and this is our last Sleigh Courier for the year. Hope everyone has their Christmas shopping done or are you like me and leaving it to the last minute. After every Xmas I promise myself that I will start early the following year but never seem to. With all the hot weather coming up... hopefully ;-)... remember your Samoyeds, plenty of fresh water and keep them well groomed. They do tend to suffer in the heat, especially after last summer s heat weather we experienced in the Wellington region. Our fans were on day and night with human and dog alike fighting their way to sit in front of them. We also invested in a paddling pool for our dogs which they had to share with the children but I don't think they minded. It was great to see dogs and children enjoying themselves. By the time this issue goes to print, we would have held our inaugural Snow Dog Match in conjunction with the Sibe and Mal Clubs. This is always a fun day and it would be good if we had more support from our members. The only requirement at this show is that your dog is a Samoyed, a Siberian Husky or an Alaskan Malamute. We welcome pets... entire or desexed so if you weren't able to make this years, please support it next year. The prizes are fantastic. That's all from me so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. See you all in Anita Treasurer's Report Membership stands at 50. Membership subscriptions are due for renewal on 1 January We hope that you have found lots of value from your membership this year and will renew for the forthcoming year. A membership form for 2006 accompanies this copy of Sleigh Courier. A copy can also be downloaded from the club web site at -Simeon Page 5 Christmas 2005

6 Points System for Breed Of Year Awards Points for the Breed Of Year awards will only be awarded for All Breed Championship shows that: offer In Show awards for Baby Puppy, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, NZ Bred and Open; and are held in New Zealand. Points will only be awarded to dogs / bitches that are owned by a financial member of The Samoyed Club Inc. The membership fee for the owner claiming points on the show results must have been paid prior to breed judging. Points are not cumulative and will be awarded for the highest placing / win achieved by the dog / bitch in each category of the Breed Of Year awards as appropriate. Each claimant for points is responsible for advising the Points Steward of the show results for which they are claiming points and must not rely on others. Show results displayed on ANZSAMS or a marked show catalogue may be used for claiming points. The Point Steward must receive the claim for points (electronically or by post) no later than one month after the show. Show results must be complete, correct, and readable. To be complete the show results must include the: name of the show date of the show names of the group and in show judges as appropriate names of all dogs / bitches exhibited placings (including non placings) and breed wins of all dogs / bitches exhibited Group and In Show wins as appropriate Scratching The point s year will run from 1 st January to 31 st December. Breed Of Year awards will be offered for best of breed classes for each sex (best baby puppy dog, best baby puppy bitch, best puppy dog, best puppy bitch, best junior dog, best junior bitch, best intermediate dog, best intermediate bitch, best NZ bred dog, best NZ bred bitch, best open dog and best open bitch), best dog, best bitch, best representative, best bitch representative and best baby puppy representative. All cups and perpetual trophies are to be engraved professionally at the cost of the award winner s owner and are not to be taken out of New Zealand. Page 6 Christmas 2005

7 Breed Classes (Baby Puppy, Puppy, Junior, Intermediate, NZ Bred, Open) Points will be awarded to the breed class winner (bitch or dog) and first three placings for the class winners of each sex as follows: Class of Breed 4 points 1 st in class 3 points 2 nd in class 2 points 3 rd in class 1 point Best Dog / Best Bitch Points will be awarded for Best Dog / Best Bitch to dogs / bitches as follows: Best of Breed Reserve of Breed Best Dog/Bitch Reserve Dog/Bitch 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Representative Points will be awarded for the highest In Show or Group award for dogs / bitches 6 months and over as follows: Best in Show Reserve Best in Show Breed Class in Show Best of Group Reserve of Group Breed Class of Group 24 points 23 points 8 points 6 points 5 points 2 points Bitch Representative As for representative but only for bitches. Baby Puppy Representative As for representative but only for baby puppies (4 months to under 6 months). Sleigh courier Page 7

8 Points System for Obedience Of Year Award Points for the Obedience Of Year award will be awarded for Obedience Ribbon Trials and Championship Obedience Tests that are held in New Zealand. Points will only be awarded to dogs / bitches that are owned / handled by a financial member of The Samoyed Club Inc. The membership fee for the owner / handler claiming points on the trial or test results must have been paid prior to the trial or test commencing for the dog / bitch. Points will be awarded for places (i.e. 1 st to 5 th ) achieved by the dog / bitch in each class (i.e. Elementary, Special Beginners, Novice, Test A, Test B and Test C) of the trial or test that the dog / bitch competes, as follows: Points awarded for all classes at Championship Obedience Tests 1 st place 10 points 2 nd place 8 points 3 rd place 6 points 4 th place 4 points 5 th place 2 point Points awarded for all classes at Obedience Ribbon Trials 1 st place 5 points 2 nd place 4 points 3 rd place 3 points 4 th place 2 points 5 th place 1 point Each claimant for points is responsible for advising the Points Steward of the trial or test results for which they are claiming points and must not rely on others. The Points Steward must receive the claim for points (electronically or by post) no later than one month after the show. Trial or test results must be complete, correct, and readable. To be complete the trial or test results must include the: name of the trial or test date of the trial or test name of dog / bitch name of owner / handler placing of the dog / bitch The point s year will run from 1 st January to 31 st December. The Obedience Of Year award will be won by the dog / bitch with the most points accumulated at the end of the point s year. The cup is to be engraved professionally at the cost of the award winner s owner and is not to be taken out of New Zealand. Page 8 Christmas 2005

9 Baby Puppy - Dog 2005 Breed Of Year Points Baby Puppy - Bitch Tobolsk Ice Express (S Mathers / A Cox) 32 Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (R Barzey & H Clark) 28 Shemya In His Image (Begg) 13 Samloch Sunlite Silvamist (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 16 Sever The Celtic Warrior (Imp Aust) (K Magnus) 10 Shemya Alexia Lou (Begg) 13 Kursharn Sev Ammon (S MacMillian) 8 Karmera Gleaming Star at Amarok (S Johnson) 4 Puppy - Dog Puppy - Bitch Kursharn Kaze Zhadan ( J & M Wells) 33 Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (R Barzey & H Clark) 49 Sever The Celtic Warrior (Imp Aust) (K Magnus) 29 Sunshine Paint Me Gold (A & K Shugg) 36 Kursharn Sev Ammon (S MacMillian) 26 Samloch Sunlite Silvamist (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 30 Junior - Dog Kusharn Sev Ariana (J & M Wells) 19 Polar Blazing Aces At Kimskaya (Magnus/S Mathers) 23 Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna (C Horne) 18 Skrownek Fia Onegin (S Stewart) 13 Admia Little Miss Alpha (M Asplet) 11 Sever The Celtic Warrior (Imp Aust) (K Magnus) 9 Kalaska Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (D Reeve) 4 Silvertips Destind To B Witch (J Roberts) 8 Karmera Gleaming Star at Amarok (S Johnson) 4 Kursharn Zeta Shobastian (J Wells & D Ogier) 6 Kimskaya Hot Chilly Babe (Imp Aust) (S Mathers & K Magnus) 4 Kursharn Sev Ammon (S MacMillian) 4 Kusharn Sev Anya (J Wells & S Stewart) 3 Kalnovitch Nova Kumushka (U & K Bell) 3 Junior - Bitch Kursharn Kaze Zhadan ( J & M Wells) 3 Ch Kalaska Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (D Reeve) 100 Kelljass Alaskan Snow Dream (S Kelly) 2 Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna (C Horne) 28 Polar Blazing The Way with Kimskaya (Russell/Mathers) 1 Kimskaya Hot Chilly Babe (Imp Aust) (S Mathers & K Magnus) 23 Shemya Call Me Loyal (M Begg) 1 Sunshine Paint Me Gold (A & K Shugg) 19 Intermediate - Dog Anaky Taking Chances (Imp Aust) (A Andrew) 14 Ch Lealsam Snow Eagle (D Reeve) 125 Admia Little Miss Alpha (M Asplet) 12 WyteKloud Soaring Eva Higha (S & B McRae) 58 Ch Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (R Barzey & H Clark) 12 Shemya Call Me Loyal (M Begg) 30 Skrownek Taan Tamara (Y Ward) 8 Gr Ch Silvertips A Touch Of Magic (G & L Carleton) 24 Kelljass Antique Chyna Doll (S Kelly) 5 Zaminka Flashlight (G & L Carleton) 8 Polar Glory Rose At Kimskaya (K Magnus & S Mathers) 4 NZ Bred - Dog Intermediate - Bitch Ch Zaminka Back To The Future (H Clark) 102 Ch Wytekloud Ambers-Burn-For-Eva (S & B McRae) 131 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazeel (A Andrew) 30 Ch Kursharn Zeta Shonvee (J & M Wells) 14 Polar Blazing Aces At Kimskaya (Magnus/Mathers) 19 Aldonza Echo Of McCoy (Imp Aust) (A Andrew) 8 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan (S Stewart & J Wells) 12 Skrownek Fia Ariva (S Stewart) 7 Shemya Call Me Loyal (M Begg) 9 Skrownek Fia Flavia (S Stewart) 3 Open - Dog NZ Bred - Bitch Ch Vashka Song and Dance (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 58 Ch Lealsam Artic Oceans (D Reeve) 84 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan (S Stewart & J Wells) 50 Ch Skrownek Taan Tavia (S Stewart / A Shugg) 56 Aust Ch Anaky Its Party Time (Imp Aust) ( L Barr) 46 Ch WyteKloud Mor-Than-A-Mist (S & B McRae) 27 Zaminka Flashlight (G & L Carleton) 35 Ch Kelljass Arctic Snow Dream (S Kelly) 26 Kelljass Alaskan Snow Dream (S Kelly) 16 Kusharn Sev Ariana (J & M Wells) 19 Sleigh courier Page 9

10 Open - Dog NZ Bred - Bitch Ch Zaminka Back To The Future (H Clark) 8 Silver-Kaitlin of Karmera (M Asplet) 14 Silver-Baron of Karmera (A Commerer) 4 Skrownek Kololikova (C Ferguson) 8 Ch Lealsam Tyson Cool As Ice (D Reeve) 4 Skrownek Taan Tamara (Y Ward) 6 Skrownek Sev Chasaan (S Stewart) 4 Sunshine Paint Me Gold (A & K Shugg) 6 Kelljass White Devil In Lace (S Kelly) 2 Ch Zaminka Still A Kid At Heart (R Barzey) 5 Ch Sever Imperial Shah (Imp Aust) (K Bell) 2 Ch Wytekloud Champain-Mist (S & B McRae) 3 Best Dog Open - Bitch Ch Lealsam Snow Eagle (D Reeve) 62 Ch Zaminka Still A Kid At Heart (R Barzey) 48 Ch Zaminka Back To The Future (H Clark) 54 Modern Ms of Shemya (M Begg) 9 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan (S Stewart & J Wells) 46 Ch Wytekloud Mor-Than-A-Mist (S & B McRae) 8 Ch Vashka Song and Dance (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 39 Aldonza Echo Of McCoy (imp Aust) (A Andrew) 7 Zaminka Flashlight (G & L Carleton) 31 Kelljass Antique Chyna Doll (S Kelly) 6 Gr Ch Silvertips A Touch Of Magic (G & L Carleton) 21 Ch Kimskaya Classic Beauty (Imp Aust) (S Mathers) 6 Aust Ch Anaky Its Party Time (Imp Aust) ( L Barr) 16 Ch Kursharn Zenechka (J & M Wells) 6 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazeel (A Andrew) 16 Ch Kursharn Netasha Neta (J & M Wells) 5 Polar Blazing Aces At Kimskaya (Magnus/Mathers) 9 Skrownek Sev Kournakova (S Stewart) 4 Kursharn Kaze Zhadan ( J & M Wells) 7 Polar Glory Rose At Kimskaya (K Magnus & S Mathers) 3 Kursharn Sev Ammon (S Mac Millian) 6 Ch WyteKloud Champain-Mist (S & B McRae) 3 Sever The Celtic Warrior (Imp Aust) (K Magnus) 4 Ch Kelljass Arctic Snow Dream (S Kelly) 2 Skrownek Fia Onegin (S Stewart) 4 Best Bitch Tobolsk Ice Express (S Mathers / A Cox) 2 Ch Wytekloud Ambers-Burn-For-Eva (S & B McRae) 49 Kelljass Alaskan Snow Dream (S Kelly) 1 Ch Kalaska Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (D Reeve) 43 Best Representative Ch Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (R Barzey & H Clark) 26 Ch Kalaska Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (D Reeve) 43 Ch Lealsam Artic Oceans (D Reeve) 26 Gr Ch Silvertips A Touch Of Magic (G & L Carleton) 28 Ch Skrownek Taan Tavia (S Stewart / A Shugg) 22 Ch Lealsam Snow Eagle (D Reeve) 23 Ch Kelljass Arctic Snow Dream (S Kelly) 18 Ch Zaminka Back To The Future (H Clark) 20 Ch Zaminka Still A Kid At Heart (R Barzey) 15 Ch Vashka Song and Dance (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 18 Ch WyteKloud Mor-Than-A-Mist (S & B McRae) 14 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan (S Stewart & J Wells) 16 Aldonza Echo Of McCoy (imp Aust) (A Andrew) 12 Zaminka Flashlight (G & L Carleton) 15 Kimskaya Hot Chilly Babe (Imp Aust) (S Mathers & K Magnus) 10 Ch Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (Barzey/Clark) 12 Skrownek Taan Tamara (Y Ward) 8 Ch Skrownek Sev Kazeel (A Andrew) 8 Sunshine Paint Me Gold (A & K Shugg) 8 Aust Ch Anaky Its Party Time (Imp Aust) ( L Barr) 6 Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna (C McEwan) 7 Kimskaya Hot Chilly Babe (Imp Aust) (Mathers/Magnus) 5 Anaky Taking Chances (Imp Aust) (A Andrew) 5 Aldonza Echo Of McCoy (Imp Aust) (A Andrew) 2 Kusharn Sev Ariana (J & M Wells) 4 Page 10 Christmas 2005

11 Best Representative Best Bitch Ch Kelljass Arctic Snow Dream (S Kelly) 2 Polar Glory Rose At Kimskaya (K Magnus & S Mathers) 4 Sever The Celtic Warrior (Imp Aust) (K Magnus) 2 Ch Kimskaya Classic Beauty (Imp Aust) (S Mathers) 3 Ch Wytekloud Ambers-Burn-For-Eva (S & B McRae) 2 Samloch Sunlite Silvamist (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 3 Best Baby Puppy Rep Ch Kursharn Zenechka (J & M Wells) 2 Samloch Sunlite Silvamist (Imp Aust) (K Kissell) 4 Shemya Alexia Lou (Begg) 2 Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (R Barzey & H Clark) 2 Ch Wytekloud Champain-Mist (S & B McRae) 2 Sever The Celtic Warrior (Imp Aust) (K Magnus) 2 Ch Kursharn Netasha Neta (J & M Wells) 1 Tobolsk Ice Express (S Mathers / A Cox) 2 Silver-Kaitlin of Karmera (M Asplet) 1 Best Bitch Rep Ch Kalaska Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (D Reeve) 43 Ch Kalaska Wild Excitement at Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (R Barzey & H Clark) 12 Kimskaya Hot Chilly Babe (Imp Aust) (S Mathers & K Magnus) 5 Aldonza Echo Of McCoy (Imp Aust) (A Andrew) 2 Ch Kelljass Arctic Snow Dream (S Kelly) 2 Ch Wytekloud Ambers-Burn-For-Eva (S & B McRae) 2 Kelljass Alaskan Snow Dream (S Kelly) handled A Kelly Obedience Of Year Points 10 Sleigh courier Page 11

12 Toxic algae bloom found in Hutt River 16 November 2005 Pollution tests undertaken by the Cawthron Institute for Greater Wellington, have confirmed the thick green-black slimy algae mat seen on rocks along the banks of the Hutt River is highly toxic and can be harmful to animals and humans. Vets have reported seeing several sick dogs during the week after they had been walking along the Hutt River. It is believed the dogs have eaten algae. One dog has since died. Symptoms include shaking and convulsions. The potentially toxic cyanobacteria Oscillatoria sp has been detected in high abundance and is thought to be the same species which was responsible for five dog deaths in the Waikanae River in the summer of 1998/99. Nic Conland, Pollution Control Officer for Greater Wellington says low rainfall in recent weeks has reduced river flows. He says that as nutrient levels become more concentrated they create near perfect conditions for algale blooms. Nic reminds us that algal blooms are a natural occurrence and not all algae are toxic. STAY AWAY FROM THE HUTT RIVER Hi all, Monday last week I was walking our Spinone along the river bank in Upper Hutt and was told by a WRC ranger not to let my dog go near the river. When I asked him why he said there was a Toxic algae bloom in the Hutt river, which is great as 45% of all tap water in the Wellington region comes from the Hutt River. So be aware. Though it is still safe to walk your dog along the paths next to the river. Gary The Hutt City Council is erecting signs to warn people of the potential hazard of walking dogs along the river banks. His advice is for dog owners to keep clear of the Hutt River until further testing confirms the absence of algae toxins. What is needed is a good downpour to remove algae growth. In the meantime if you see any algal blooms that may be suspicious contact your local council for advice. As ingestion of algae toxins may be harmful to humans, Regional Public Health Medical Officer of Health, Dr Margot McLean, advises that people should avoid contact with algae material on the banks of the Hutt River. In particular, parents or caregivers should supervise young children playing close to the river to ensure they do not touch or eat any Dear All, I almost lost Raven yesterday. While out for a walk at the Hutt River she started losing control of her legs. Within 5 minutes she was posturing and foaming at the mouth. After carrying her back to the car (Thank you Bronwen and Kevin for your help with this and for the support at the vets) she was rushed to the After Hours Vet. The vet thought it might be 1080 and promoted vomiting and put her on an IV. I left her there. Around 10:30pm I called yet again (they knew my voice by the end of the evening) and she was singing in the cage in the background and I was told I could come and get her. It was decided it wasn't 1080, but actually a form of cyanide poisoning from some algae that she had licked at the river. Another dog came in showing the same signs and its owners told the vet it had eaten some algae down at the river. I have to keep an eye on her for the next few days to watch for possible liver damage from the toxins. Please keep an eye on your dog if you decide to walk them around the rivers at the moment. Don't let them drink from stagnant ponds or eat plant material from the riverside. Evidently there was an outbreak two years ago in the Hutt Valley and several dogs were seriously ill. We caught Raven quite early. If we had waited she could have slipped into a coma and/ or died. If you have friends in the area with dogs you might want to warn them as well. Jo algal material. For more information, please contact: Paul Schuchmann Hutt City Council P E Paul Schuchmann@huttcity.govt.nz Nic Conland Greater Wellington P E nic.conland@gw.govt.nz Dr Margot McLean Medical Officer of Health Regional Public Health P Page 12 Christmas 2005

13 WATERWAYS ALGAE THREAT DURING WEEKEND 21 November 2005 The Hutt City Council is warning Hutt Valley residents over the weekend that the toxic algae bloom in the Hutt River is not restricted to the Hutt River itself. The Greater Wellington Regional Council issued a warning on Wednesday of high toxin levels in Hutt River algae. It has now killed at least two dogs. The Hutt City Council says that the same algae is also in streams, ponds, drainage ditches. There is also a concern that the algae is polluting rural water supplies. Hutt City Environmental Health Officer Dean Bentley says with fine weather expected to continue over the weekend, many people will be outdoors and near watercourses. Even ditches are dangerous, especially for children and pets. It s best to make sure they stay well away from any waterways at the moment. The toxin has already killed at least two dogs in the Hutt Valley, and it s likely to be the same toxin which killed five dogs at Waikanae five years ago. The Council is also advising owners of rural land with their own water supplies that they should check to see if any algae is present. It is a thick black-green slimy mat. If they have any concerns about their water they should find an alternative source. Hutt City Council has erected 67 signs by waterways, and the Upper Hutt City Council a similar number, warning people of the present hazard of swimming and walking dogs along the river and stream banks. The Councils are also now advising that children should also be kept away from shallow water as the algae is also present in some streams, drainage ditches and ponds in both cities. The Greater Wellington Regional Council says the algae will continue to be a threat until a good downpour washes it away. For more information, please contact: Dean Bentley Hutt City Council Ph Cell ph Toxic algae bloom not only in Hutt River Toxic algae Toxic algal bloom not only in Hutt River The thick green-black slimy algae mat seen on rocks along the banks of the Hutt River is highly toxic and can be harmful to animals and humans. The Hutt City Council says that the same algae is also in streams, ponds, drainage ditches. There is also a concern that the algae is polluting rural water supplies. Update Thursday, 7 December Although recent rains have cleared the river in the lower reaches of much of the algal bloom, there is still an unknown factor of decaying material being carried from the upper reaches. Please adopt a cautionary approach to all waterways in the area that are connected to the Mangaroa and Hutt Rivers, including small streams and drainage ditches until monitoring and testing provides clear evidence that the waters are healthy and safe to use for recreational purposes. Sleigh courier Page 13

14 DOGS FROM THE PAST CH SNOWRANGER SMYELCHAK The 1 ST Samoyed I saw was my brothers and sister inlaw s Kimo (later to become CH YURAK STRAKOV) His Sire was CH Kalina Silver Knight imported from Australia by Neilmar Fraser. Pet name Sailor. Sailor sired 19 Registered litters between 1973 and 1981, producing 11 Champions, one of these Champions was CH SNOWRANGER SMYELCHAK. Bred and owned by Tony and Gwen Zentveld, born in a litter of 6 males! Pet name Smylie. Smylie did well in the show ring with many Group and In Show awards, including 4 Best in Show All Breeds. As a young dog, he was a showman and loved the shows. Personally, I felt that his show career was cut short when he got attacked by another dog at a show (not a Samoyed). I am not sure of the facts, but he was never happy showing in Group lineup after that. The last time I saw him at an All Breeds show was 1979 or 1980 National Dog show. He won Best of Breed and was waiting to go in the ring for group. It was so sad to see a beautiful Dog with his taildown and not wanting to be there. Ch Snowranger Smyelchak, one of NZ s top studs Smylie had a lovely head, broad flat skull and a gentle nature, that you couldn t help but like him. That gentle nature is nice to live with, but they don t usually handle the shows when they get frightened there. Smylie did attend some of the Samoyed Club Champ shows in the 80 s. In 1985 was awarded Reserve Dog, just before his 10 th birthday, by Judge Mr M Stokes from Australia. Smylie sired 26 litters which produced 10 NZ and 6 Aust Champions. His last litter was born , 10 ½ years his junior. There was probably two main reasons that Smylie sired so many litters: 1. was his show results 2. that he was one of the few Samoyeds around at that time to have Certificate A Hip Score, which is 4 or less in the Hip scoring system today. H.D. was pretty bad in the 70 s and 80 s. Several breeders were trying hard to get rid of it. To find out more about some of the old dogs from the past. Go into the NZKC Site and look under pedigrees. It will give you a dog s pedigree, a list of any siblings and if it has produced litters. Unfortunately, a bit patchy in the 70 s! But still very interesting. - Anita Shugg Page 14 Christmas 2005

15 Stocking Fillers Samoyed Badges $7 Chocolate $2 Christmas Cards $7 for 10 or $1 each one of the committee to order Sleigh courier Page 15

16 SUNSHINE SAMOYEDS EST Announce the arrival of two Dogs and two Bitches whelped 30 October 2005 Sire Aust,Singapore & NZ CH KIMCHATKA THE REAL McCOY (Imp Aust) HIP SCORE RH 5 / LH Reserve Best in Show Canterbury Kennel Championship show Dam CH SKROWNEK TAAN TAVIA HIP SCORE RH 7 / LH 7 ELBOW SCORE RH 0 / LH 0 EYE CERTIFICATE Clear Multi Group awards For more information contact - ANITA SHUGG k.a.shugg@clear.net.nz 136 Waitohu Valley Road, R.D.1, Otaki Tel Page 16 Christmas 2005

17 "Little Miss" A couch to lean on, the rag toy not far away just waiting for the little one to wake up. What more could one want in life, oh yes, the food, but that is in another room isn't it. My Little Miss is such a tart, she often sleeps like this. Thanks to Maggie for this photo of her charming girl "Little Miss" in a classic Sammie pose Sleigh courier Page 17

18 MONDAY, 07 NOVEMBER 2005 By ANNA WALLIS A dog owner says Saturday night's fireworks left her dog "screaming" in fear and wants an end to what she calls the misery of pets at Guy Fawkes. Gwen Zentveld's pet samoyed Zari had to be cut out of her kennel at about 11pm on Saturday night after becoming trapped trying to squeeze through the wire netting in her cage to escape the noise. "We heard her screaming. It wasn't barking or yelping... it was a high pitched scream. My husband had to go and get wire cutters to get her out. She had ripped at the wire with her teeth. "Fortunately she is alright but totally stressed out." Mrs Zentveld said she took the photo of their pet while her husband went to get the wire cutters. Ban Fireworks 'Screaming' dog had to be cut free from kennel "I wasn't being callous. I just want to show what happens with animals on Guy Fawkes. The couple had kept their pet inside until about 10pm before putting her outside in the kennel. "We're getting on a bit so we can't really stay up all night. We thought 10pm would be okay and it would start to quieten down." The Zentvelds live at Kimbolton, and Mrs Zentveld said the problem is just as bad in the country as the city, maybe worse. "Noise travels further in the country. And I think because it's the country, kids are out and about a bit more." Mrs Zentveld said Zari had a ripped mouth, a bare patch on her "knee" and was walking with a limp. "She'll be fine. But we've had enough. It's misery for pets. "The fireworks go on for days and it's all hours. I love the public displays... I guess this is a another plug for public displays of fireworks only." However, unlike other regions, fire brigades in the area reported a quiet Guy Fawkes night with few problems. Palmerston North Fire Brigade attended six callouts which all may have been caused by fireworks. "Actually it was a pretty usual number of callouts for a Saturday night," said senior station officer Ian King. "Nothing out of the ordinary. But they were things like fences, letterboxes and trees alight which are likely to have been caused by fireworks." Levin also had a quiet night with no callouts, said fire officer Carl Biesel of the Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade. Palmerston North police said there were a number of public disorder incidents associated with fireworks parties at the weekend but no major trouble. The SPCA and some fire brigades have called for an end to the sale of fireworks and for Guy Fawkes celebrations limited to official displays only. Page 18 Christmas 2005

19 The attached photo is of our Samoyed Zari, fortunately she is alright but totally stressed out due to Guy Fawkes. It wouldn't be so bad if it was only one night a year and preferably a public display, but it can go on for days even weeks in the country area's anyway. Sometimes the weather plays a helping hand in delaying it but there will be someone letting off a few bangs most nights, not only that just when you think it's safe to put them down in the kennel's and you actually go to bed someone else will start letting them off hence the photo. Lets hope the powers that be will finally do something about it, it's not only animals that are suffering, there are many problems that we are all very well aware of. Sincerely, Gwen & Tony Zentveld Sleigh courier Page 19

20 Diabetes Mellitus This is a condition that can affect the Samoyed. Diabetes Mellitus occurs when the body has an insufficient supply of insulin. This is a hormone which is produced in the beta islet cells in the pancreas, which is responsible for regulating the concentration of glucose sugar in the blood and also allowing the body s cells to use the glucose. Glucose is a necessary source of energy for the body s metabolism. The glucose is unable to get into the cells to be utilised if there is insufficient insulin available and consequently there will be a rise in the blood sugar levels. This is known as hyperglycemia. When the glucose level rises so high that the sugar goes into the urine it is known as glucosuria. One of the presenting signs of this disease is finding sugar in the urine. Types of Diabetes Mellitus Insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) Type I This is when there are low to non-detectable levels of insulin. This is the most common type found in dogs. Insulin injections given on a rigid schedule will be required. There are a number of possible causes: Genetic susceptibility Infectious diseases (viral) Immune mediated pancreatic beta cell destruction Predisposing diseases, e.g. Cushing s Disease Drugs like steroids and progesterone Risk factors Obesity can lead to type II Pregnancy Early Signs and Symptoms Increased water consumption (known as polydipsia) Increased urination (polyuria) Increased hunger (polyphagia) Weight loss Late Signs and Symptoms Loss of appetite (anorexia) Lethargy Depression Vomiting Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) Recent weight loss after obesity Bilateral cateracts. Non-Insulin-Dependant Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) Type I I This is when the insulin is present but there is insufficient available or there is a delayed secretion of the insulin. Strict dietary management will be required, the timing of meals and insulin is important. Regular consistent exercise is also important. Causes Page 20 Christmas 2005

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22 BACK ON TRACK AND LOVING IT TOBOLSK ICE EXPRESS In just 2 months of showing Ra has shown us what showing is all about.. Havin fun & lookin good 4 x Baby Puppy Of Group All breeds Champ Shows 2 x Baby Puppy In Show All breeds Champ Shows 1 x Baby Puppy In Show Dominion Samoyed Club Specialty Show As he moves on into Puppy we look forward to what Ra has to offer Special thanks to: Sharon McKandry Tobolsk Samoyeds for breeding this lovely boy KIMSKAYA HOT CHILLY BABE (IMP AUST) Lily What can we say since moving south this girl has gone from strength to strength. An exceptional bitch with so much to offer.. To date after just 2 months of showing: 6 Challenge Certificates 1 x Reserve Best Of Group All breeds Champ Show 2 x Best Junior Of Group All breeds Champ Show 1 x Best Junior in Show Dominion Samoyed Club Champ Show also Reserve Bitch Challenge at the Dominion Samoyed Club Champ Show Looking forward to what the future holds Page 22 Polar Kennels Christmas 2005 Sandii Mathers & Aaron Cox Christchurch polar-1@hotmail.com or

23 BACK ON TRACK AND LOVING IT UPCOMING LITTER DUE 15 DECEMBER 2005 Dam: NZ Ch Kimskaya Classic Beauty (Imp Aust) Fleur is the foundation bitch for Polar Kennels She has attained to her credit a long list of wins & awards in her show career. Receiving Reserve Bitch CC over 35+ other bitches, after being out of the ring for over 12 months, at the APSA Champ show Her critique read like this from UK judge Val Freer Quality young bitch of excellent type giving good profile both standing and on the move. Attractive in head with correct expressive eyes. Strong deep chest. Ample bone and correct shaped feet. Presented in full bloom, she showed and was handled well BEST BROOD BITCH IN SHOW & RBCC TO Sire: BISS Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan Bred by: Sandra Stewart Skrownek Samoyed Stud Owned by: Sandra Stewart & Julie Wells Taan a dog that oozes quality and ring presence A consistent winner at All breeds and Specialty shows Critique by UK judge Ken Warburton - Dominion Samoyed Champ Show 2004 Excellent dog with the best movement on the day. His movement across the ground coupled with hard drive put him in a class of his own. Correct coat, beautiful head, gentle but alert expression, level topline & correct tail set made him my BEST IN SHOW, BEST DOG & STUD DOG IN SHOW Enquiries in confidence to Sleigh courier Polar Kennels Page 23 Sandii Mathers & Aaron Cox Christchurch - polar-1@hotmail.com or

24 Hints on how to find a responsible breeder Responsible breeders usually spend time in answering buyers' questions, willingly give advice about diet, training, exercise, grooming etc. They breed these dogs because they genuinely admire the breed and want to contribute to its betterment. They allow bitches to recover sufficiently in between litters and do not breed season after season. They usually consider themselves responsible for the whole life of that puppy, keeping in touch with puppy's owner and want to be the first person to know and help if the dog can no longer be kept by the owner. They help prospective owners work out whether a Samoyed would be the best choice for them. They interview the buyer usually asking some or all of the following; Have you owned a dog before? If so, what type? How long did you own it? Are there children in the family? If so, how many and what ages? Are you planning on having more children? Do you own your own home? If not does the landlord allow dogs? Are you planning to stay there? If not are you prepared BEWARE OF BUYING FROM PET SHOPS for extra hassles to find a rental that does allow dogs? Do you have other pets? Do you have a fenced secure area and be willing for the breeder to inspect that this area is suitable? Are you prepared to spend time training this dog so that it will not become a menace? Do you have time to spare to groom this dog? Do you have time to give this dog appropriate exercise? Will the dog have day time human company which this breed just craves? Do you realise the costs involved in owning a dog, i.e. vet care, cost of quality food, boarding, annual registration etc? And also do you realise that you will be taking on the commitment of a living creature that will be dependant on you for rest of it's life? How to locate a responsible breeder. The New Zealand Kennel Club is a good starting point to look for a responsible breeder, either in the magazine publication, website or contact them directly. Area breed clubs are also a good point of contact for information about local breeders. Vet's, groomers, and boarding kennels can also be a source of information. Beware of newspaper classified ad's and internet ad's offering 'fluffy bundles of joy for Xmas' etc. These type of people are only interested in the colour of your money! Questions the owner should be asking the breeder, if the breeder has not discussed these already; Is the breeder's dog a housedog? If not, ask how they provide the human interaction that Samoyeds crave. Ask how they socialise the puppies. Are they able to refer you to other owners of their breeding? Are they able to show you both dam and sire? If not, are they able to provide photos, video etc of the sire. Usually the dam will be able to be seen. Will the puppies be New Zealand Kennel Club registered? Will there be any endorsements registered with the NZKC, i.e. Not to be bred from etc. (The NZKC website lists all endorsements that can be put in place). Ask to view the pedigrees of the dam and sire. Page 24 Christmas 2005

25 Are the breeding stock x- rayed for hip dysphasia? Are they certified free of eye disease? Are they gonioscopy tested? What are the terms if the puppy develops any genetic problem? Do they require 'pet' puppies to be spayed/ neutered? ('Pet' quality puppies should not be deficient, they just probably do not meet breed standard for coat type, head type, pigment, bone structure, eye type etc ands should not be bred from). Ask about their vaccination regime. Also ask what age the puppy will be homed? (Prior to eight weeks is not recommended). BEWARE OF BUYING FROM PET SHOPS AND UN- KNOWLEDGEABLE BREED- ERS AS THEY DO NOT AND WILL NOT OFFER THE FOL- LOW UP SUPPORT THAT IS USUALLY REQUIRED IF A FIRST TIME SAMOYED OWNER AND ESPECIALLY IF A FIRST TIME DOG OWNER. Ask if they are members of a breed club. Ask if they actively show their dogs. Responsible breeders should willingly give the above information and would want all the above discussed before you view any puppy. They will also be happy for you to inspect their property. They will be happy to offer advice and support you and your puppy as you head through a joyous life together! Sleigh courier Page 25

26 Samgratulations Dog Award Venue Date Judge Championship Shows Kelljass Imperial Lace (Kelly) 1 st CC BOI KA L Watson (Aust) Ch Zaminka Flashlight (Carleton) Gr Ch Silvertips A Touch Of Magic (Carleton) Beyond Imperial Begum at Bentara (Bell) Tobolsk Ice Express (Mathers/Cox) Kalaska Wild Excitement At Oscarbi (Imp Aust) (Clark/Barzey) Kimskaya Hot Chilly Babe (Imp Aust) (Mathers) NZ Ch Vashka Song and Dance (Imp Aust) (Kissell) Ch Lealsam Snow Eagle (Reeve) NZ Ch Kalaksa Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (Reeve) NZ Ch Lealsam Artic Oceans (Reeve) Samloch Sunlit Silvamist (Imp Aust) (Kissell) Aldonza Echo of McCoy (Imp Aust) (Andrew) Reserve of Group BOI KA L Watson (Aust) Intermediate of Group Gisborne KA J Macerlane (NZ) Reserve/Intermediate of Group Gisborne KA R Hubrich (NZ) Intermediate in Show Gisborne KA R Hubrich (NZ) Reserve/Intermediate of Group Ruahine KA G Love (Aust) Intermediate in Show Ruahine KA G Love (Aust) Intermediate of Group M Giles (Aust) Manawatu KA Intermediate of Group F Neuwirth (Puerto Manawatu KA Rico) 1 st CC Tauranga KA C Rafton (Aust) Baby Puppy of Group Baby Puppy of Group Baby Puppy in Show Baby Puppy of Group Baby Puppy in Show Baby Puppy of Group Baby Puppy in Show Aoraki KA Southland KA Southland KA Southland KA DSC Waimate KA Waimate KA C Butler (Aust) D Jovanovic (Aust) F Neuwirth (Puerto Rico) P Suhr (Aust) D Parker (Aust) H Pederson (Aust) H Pederson (Aust) 8 th CC Manawatu KA M Giles (Aust) Reserve/Junior of Group Junior in Show Junior of Group Reserve/Open of Group Open in Show Best/Open of Group Best/Open of Group Best/Intermediate of Group Intermediate in Show West Coast KA DSC West Coast KA West Coast KA Nelson Ladies Nelson Ladies Southland KA Southland KA K Iggleden (Aust) D Parker (Aust) H Pederson (Aust) J Croad (Aust) J Croad (Aust) J Horton (Aust) C Cook (Aust) D Jovanovic (Aust) F Neuwirth (Puerto Rico) D Hyde (Aust) A McQuire (Aust) Intermediate of Group Intermediate of Group Canterbury KA Waimate KA Best/Junior of Group Southland KA P Suhr (Aust) Best/Junior in Show Southland KA P Suhr (Aust) Best/NZ Bred In Show DSC D Parker (Aust) Puppy in Show DSC D Parker (Aust) Limit in Show DSC D Parker (Aust) Page 26 Christmas 2005

27 Dog Award Venue Date Judge Ch Skrownek Sev Kazan (Wells/Stewart) Aust Ch Anaky Its Party Time (Imp Aust) (Barr) Ch Skrownek Sev Kazeel (Andrew) Stud Dog in Show Reserve/Open of Group Reserve/NZ Bred of Group NZ Bred in Show NZ Bred of Group DSC SI NS&U Canterbury KA Canterbury KA SI NS&U D Parker (Aust) B Jenkins (South Africa) Ch Kursharn Dyeshenka Brood Bitch in Show DSC D Parker (Aust) (Wells) Ch Kursharn Sha Petruha Veteran in Show DSC D Parker (Aust) Open in Show DSC D Parker (Aust) R Callum (Aust) B Jenkins (South Africa) B Jenkins (South Africa) S Johnson (Aust) NZ Bred in Show SI NS&U Polar Blazin Aces At Kimskaya Intermediate of Group Auckland KC M McLennan (Aust) (Mathers/Magnus) Intermediate in Show Auckland KC D Winsor (Canada) Ch Wytekloud Mor-Than-A-Mist 40 th CC Auckland KC D Winsor (Canada) Open Shows Ch Lealsam Snow Eagle (Reeve) NZ Ch Kalaksa Grand Elegance at Lealsam (Imp Aust) (Reeve) Ch Lealsam Artic Oceans (Reeve) NZ Ch Vashka Song and Dance (Imp Aust) (Kissell) Samloch Sunlit Silvamist (Imp Aust) (Kissell) Best/Intermediate of Group Reserve/Intermediate in Show Reserve/Intermediate of Group Reserve/Junior of Group Junior of Group Junior in Show NZ Bred of Group NZ Bred of Group Open of Group Open of Group Puppy of Group Best/Puppy of Group Best/Puppy in Show Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Oamaru KA Nelson KA Nelson KA Nelson KA Nelson KA Nelson KA V McCambridge (NZ) V McCambridge (NZ) A Crabb (NZ) V McCambridge (NZ) A Crabb (NZ) A Crabb (NZ) V McCambridge (NZ) A Crabb (NZ) S Sloan (NZ) L Carleton (NZ) S Sloan (NZ) L Carleton (NZ) L Carleton (NZ) Ribbon Parades Tobolsk Ice Express (Mathers/Cox) Reserve/Baby of Group Reserve/Baby of Group Baby on Parade Canterbury KA Canterbury KA Canterbury KA J Hamilton (NZ) R Manning (NZ) R Manning (NZ) Stakes Ch Wytekloud Ambers Burn for 2 nd Champion Stakes BOI KA L Watson (NSW) Eva (McRae) Tobolsk Ice Express 2 nd Puppy Stakes Canterbury KA R Manning (NZ) Sleigh courier Page 27

28 Snow Dog s - Match Day Results Sunday 27 th November 2005 Ngatitoa Domain, Paramata Judge: Mr Maunga Puti Stewart: Lynne Barr Dogs Bitches Total Alaskan Malamutes Samoyeds Siberian Huskies Total Dogs Registered Name Owners Name Breed Points Best of Match Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna Carole Horne Samoyed 20 Reserve of Match Nadja Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 10 Best Dog of Match Subahka Itz Turbo Time Kylie Anderson Siberian 5 Best Bitch of Match Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna Carole Horne Samoyed 5 Reserve Dog of Match Brutis Jenny Becker Siberian 3 Reserve Bitch of Match Nadja Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 3 Best Baby Puppy of Match Subahka Itz Turbo Time Kylie Anderson Siberian 5+2=7 Best Baby Puppy Bitch Subahka Winters Breeze Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 2 Reserve BBP Dog Brutis Jenny Becker Siberian 1 Reserve Baby Puppy of Match? not awarded? either Brutis or Breeze Jenny Becker Deane & Heather Wald Siberian? Best Puppy of Match Flame Sandra Anderson Malamute 5+2=7 Best Junior of Match & Sunshine Paint Me Kimiora Mielie Hayward Samoyed 5+2=7 Res Junior of Match & Best Junior Bitch Best Intermediate of Match & BI Dog Best NZ Bred of Match & BNZ Bred Dog Res NZ Bred of Match & Res. NZ Bred Dog Sunshine Paint Me Natasha Neil & Betty McDonald Samoyed 3+2=5 Lalime Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 5+2=7 Tiny Sandra Anderson Malamute 5+2=7 Tsarniik Blu Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 3+1=4 Best Open of Match & Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna Carole Horne Samoyed 5+2=7 Page 28 Res. Open of Match & Nadja Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 3+1=4 Res Open Bitch Best Open Dog Miapach of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 2 Christmas 2005

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30 Snow Dog s - Match Day Results (Continued) Stake Classes Dogs Registered Name Owners Name Breed Points Best Head 15 Entries - 5 Mals / 5 Sams / 5 Sibes 1 st Subahka Enzo J Laverty & T Gibbons Siberian 5 2 nd CH Angara Kinda Windy Lynne Barr Samoyed 4 3 rd Subahka Itz Turbo Time Kylie Anderson Siberian 3 4 th CH Trinity Steele the Show Dave Curtis Malamute 2 5 th CH Gus of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 1 Best Tail 12 Entries 4 Mals / 5 Sams / 3 Sibes 1 st Sunshine Paint Me Natasha Neil & Betty McDonald Samoyed 5 2 nd Subahka Enzo J Laverty &T Gibbons Siberian 4 3 rd CH Trinity Steele the Show Dave Curtis Malamute 3 4 th CH Angara Kinda Windy Lynne Barr Samoyed 2 5 th Subahka Itz Turbo Time Kylie Anderson Siberian 1 Best Coat 13 Entries 4 Mals / 4 Sams / 5 Sibes 1 st Nadja Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 5 2 nd Nanook Dave Curtis Malamute 4 3 rd Subahka Enzo J Laverty & T Gibbons Siberian 3 4 th CH Trinity Steele the Show Dave Curtis Malamute 2 5 th Subahka Itz Turbo Time Kylie Anderson Siberian 1 Mover Over 12 months 8 Entries 3 Mals./ 3 Sams / 2 Sibes 1 st CH Melandar Kishka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 5 2 nd Sunshine Paint Me Suzanna Carole Horne Samoyed 4 3 rd Nanook Dave Curtis Malamute 3 4 th Sunshine Paint Me Kimiora Mielie Hayward Samoyed 2 5 th Sunshine Paint Me Natasha Neil & Betty McDonald Samoyed 1 Mover Under 12 months 5 Entries - 2 Mals / 3 Sibes 1 st Subahka Itz Turbo Time Kylie Anderson Siberian 5 2 nd Subahka Enzo J Laverty & T Gibbons Siberian 4 3 rd Subahka Winters Breeze Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 3 4 th Flame Sandra Anderson Malamute 2 5 th Breaker Sandra Anderson Malamute 1 Best Veteran 4 Entries - 2 Sams / 2 Sibes 1 st Chukchi Oscar Mielie Hayward Samoyed 5 2 nd Bushka Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 4 3 rd CH Angara Kinda Windy Lynne Barr Samoyed 3 4 th Miapach of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 2 Best Sled Dog 2 Entries 2 Sibes 1 st Miapach of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 5 2 nd Tsarniik Blu Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 4 Page 30 Christmas 2005

31 Dogs Registered Name Owners Name Breed Points Best Non-Titled Sled Dog 3 Entries 1 Sam / 2 Sibes 1 st CH Gus of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 5 2 nd Lalime Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 4 3 rd CH Angara Kinda Windy Lynne Barr Samoyed 3 Best Speyed / Neutered 4 Entries 1 Mal / 1 Sam / 2 Sibes 1 st Sunshine Paint Me Natasha Neil & Betty McDonald Samoyed 5 2 nd Titan Wendy & Kevin Walker Siberian 4 3 rd Miapach of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 3 4 th Nanook Dave Curtis Malamute 2 Best New Handler 6 Entries 1 Mal / 2 Sams / 3 Sibes 1 st Subahka Winters Breeze Nathan Wald Siberian 5 2 nd Subahka Enzo Theresa Gibbons Siberian 4 3 rd Sunshine Paint Me Kimiora Mielie Hayward Samoyed 3 4 th Sunshine Paint Me Natasha Neil & Betty McDonald Samoyed 2 5 th Flame James Anderson Malamute 1 Best Champion 4 Entries 1 Mal / 1 Sam / 2 Sibes 1 st CH Gus of Subahka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 5 2 nd CH Angara Kinda Windy Lynne Barr Samoyed 4 3 rd CH Melandar Kishka Deane & Heather Wald Siberian 3 4 th CH Trinity Steele the Show Dave Curtis Malamute 2 Snow Dogs Match Points Alaskan Malamutes Samoyeds Siberian Huskys Match Stakes Totals And the winners were the - Siberian Huskies Sleigh courier Page 31

32 Thank-you to everyone who came along, the Match it was a lot of fun and I trust that you all had an enjoyable afternoon, I know I did! A huge thank-you goes to: Our Judge Mr Maunga Puti. Our Sponsor of the event NUTRIENCE. And Remac Supplies, for supplying the Dogade Water samples And all the organisers of the Match - Lynne Barr, Nicolette West, & Heather Wald. Well done team! The Raffle winner was Sandra Anderson. Our Snow Dogs Match Day was finished off with the usually sausages sizzle which always goes down well, with lots of very hungry dog owners refuelling after a day out in the Windy Wellington with their K9 best friend/s, before packing up and heading for home sweet home! Go the Siberian Huskies Page 32 Christmas 2005

33 Auckland Provincial Samoyed Association Inc OPEN SHOW Saturday 25 th March 2006 at NZKC Ardmore Grounds, Auckland (Indoors) Judging Commences: 10am Entries close: 25 th February 2006 no late or phone entries Entries to: Show Secretary, Bronwyn McRae, 56 Morley Rd, RD 1, WAIUKU 1852 Telephone (09) or Entry Fees: $7-00 per Breed Class, $3-00 per Stake Class, $3-00 Catalogue Cheques payable to Auckland Provincial Samoyed Assn Inc Judge: Elizabeth Watts (Whangarei) The committee reserves the right to appoint a Reserve Judge BREED CLASSES Class Dogs Bitches Baby Puppy (4 and under 6 months) 1 1a Puppy (6 and under 12 months) 3 3a Junior (12 and under 24 months) 5 5a Intermediate (24 and under 36 months) 6 6a Limit (Haven t won more than 4 CC s) 7 7a NZ Bred (Born in NZ) 8 8a Stud/Brood (Sired/Produced a registered Litter) 9 9a Veteran (7years and over) 10 10a Open (Any dog/bitch over 4 months) 11 11a 12 Dog Movement 13 Bitch Movement 14 Stifle 15 Pigment 16 Dog Head 17 Bitch Head STAKE CLASSES This schedule will not be advertised in the NZKC Gazette Sleigh courier Page 33

34 Jokes What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose? A Collie-flower! Why do dogs bury bones in the ground? Because you can t bury them in trees! What kind of dog does Dracula have? A Bloodhound! What is the only kind of dog you can eat? A hotdog! Dogs in the Movies Name these dogs that have starred in movies or TV Programmes. B E E _ N C _ I D L E K _ O S S T Beethoven, Clifford, Lassie, K9, Otis, Spot Answers: Page 34 Christmas 2005

35 Feed Santa's Reindeer Santa's reindeer will be hungry when they get to your house. While Santa's inside eating the cookie and milk you left him, the reindeer will be waiting outside. How about leaving them some reindeer food? Recipe for Reindeer Food 1. 1 cup sugar 2. 1 cup instant oatmeal 3. 1 cup glitter 4. Mix everything together and scatter around outside. (Santa's reindeer are magical, and they love magical reindeer food.) Note: If you live in an area where lots of non-magical creatures like pets or wild animals might get to the reindeer food and eat it, leave out the glitter. Glitter might hurt real animal stomachs and Santa's reindeer will still enjoy the feast without glitter. A good substitute for the glitter would be sprinkles used to decorate cakes and cupcakes. Sleigh courier Page 35

36 The Samoyed Club Incorporated We re on the web With best wishes from all at Yorkrose Lauren and Glinka wish everyone happiness at Christmas and everyday of the New Year Merry Christmas from Carol, Graham & Suzie Horne Ken & Anita Shugg & Sunshine Samoyeds Suzie, Tala & Porsche.