KERRY ON NEWS A publication of the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Central Florida

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1 Kerry on News Anthony Lopez - Editor 709 W. River Heights Tampa, Fl Phone: (813) FAX: (813) b.bluebaykbt@verizon.net August 2007 Volumn 1 Issue 4 KERRY ON NEWS A publication of the Kerry Blue Terrier of Central Florida In This Issue 1 Presidents 2 Minutes 3 4 USKBTC 5 Thunder-Phobic 6 Up 7 Litter Message of General Meeting- Upcoming Events Article on Dog Food Grades Delegates Report Dogs Article Coming Herding Tests Announcement Around the Ring Inserts Trophy Donation Tom Lams Seminar Kerry on News is Published by the Kerry Blue Terrier of Central Florida. Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not necessarily the opinion of, or constitute an endorsement by, the Kerry Blue Terrier of Central Florida. Visit our website at: From the Desk of the President Well we had another fun day at our last meeting. It was good to see and be with you all. The preps for the upcoming Jan. shows in Brooksville are coming along. If you are not yet on a committee please call and we would be happy to correct that. If you have any items or suggestions for the Auction / raffle contact Barb Bates. The trophy committee is accepting donations for the trophies. I now have a new knee. boy what pain. If some of this is spelled wrong my train of thought is somewhat confusing please forgive me as some times the pain takes over and my thoughts become somewhat confused. I want to thank the club for the card. I am going back in the hosp. Thursday for another procedure hopefully it will help. Hope to see everyone at the next meeting Wally B Meeting Notice The next meeting of the KBTC of CF will be held at the Hernando County Dog Shows on either Saturday or Sunday November 10 or 11, 2007 at the Florida Classic Park Show Grounds in Brooksville.. Newsletter Next Due Date: November 30,

2 Minutes of the General Meeting Kerry Blue Terrier of Central Florida Kerry Blue Terrier of Central Florida General Meeting Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida Saturday June 16, 2007 President Walter Bates called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm. There were 16 members present, as well as guests Joe and Lynne Whitney. A motion was passed to accept the Minutes of the April meeting as published in the newsletter. Treasurer Jim Omodio presented the financial report. Committee Reports Rescue - Judy Agnew reported no new rescue issues. She will contact the USKBTC to let them know that she is our rescue contact. Breeder Referral - Bill McLeod will serve as our breeder referral person, since he gets requests via the website. Hospitality - It was decided to rotate hospitality through the membership. Anthony and Linda Lopez will maintain the supplies, but members will take turns providing lunch. Membership - Reatha Omodio received an application from Linda Cranford, a new Kerry owner. It will be published in the next newsletter and voted on at the next meeting. Historian No one volunteered to serve as Historian. Newsletter Anthony needs brags, litter announcements and articles for the newsletter. If the spay/neuter legislation passes in California, AKC will move their Championship show away from the state. AKC is looking for a new sponsor for the show show Linda is checking on having Dr. Todd present a lecture on canine acupuncture. A sweeps judge needs to be chosen as Rita Holloway is already judging. A show committee meeting will be arranged in August to complete plans since the next general meeting is not until November. Reatha would like input on trophies for the Sweepstakes. Old Business - Anthony found that there will be a herding trial November 2, 3 and 4, sponsored by the Mid Florida Shetland Sheepdog and another in December sponsored by the Central Florida Herding Dog. New Business Anthony said USKBTC wanted input from the member clubs on reducing the cost of the Traveling Specialty show. After discusion, the s recommendations were: 1) KBTCCF will stay in rotation with the other clubs. 2) Suggest each club donates $ each year to help defray expenses. 3) Suggest that the trophies not be shipped each year, but stored and displayed at the Montgomery County shows instead. 4) The requirements for hosting the show should be relaxed. Conni Adams announced that the Tampa Bay Terrier will host a Tom Lams Handling and Training Workshop again in September. The next meeting will be held November 10 th or 11 th during the Hernando County Kennel shows in Brooksville. Brags The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm. Conni Adams Secretary Officers and Board Members 2007/08 Walter Bates.President Chris Cagle Vice-President Conni Adams. Secretary Jim Omodio.Treasurer Judy Agnew...Board Linda Lopez.Board Reatha Omodio Board Up Coming Shows & Events Tom Lams Seminar Saturday Sept. 8 and Sunday Sept 9, 2007 Sponsored by the Tampa Bay Terrier. Visit the Terrier s website: for more information. West Volusia Kennel Saturday Sept 29 & Sunday Sept. 30, Montgomery County Kennel Weekend Thursday & Friday Oct. 4 & 5, 2007 Hatboro Dog Saturday Oct. 6, 2007 Devon Dog Shows Assoc. Saturday Oct. 6, 2007 USKBTC National Futurity at Hatboro Dog grounds Sunday Oct. 7, 2007 Montgomery County Kennel Hernando County Kennel Conformation & Obedience Saturday & Sunday Nov. 10 & 11, 2007 Tampa Bay Terrier, Inc All Terrier Group Shows Monday & Tuesday Nov. 12 & 13, 2007 Suwannee Valley Kennel of Florida Conformation & Obedience Thursday & Friday Nov. 15 & 16, 2007 Greater Ocala Dog, Inc. Conformation & Obedience Sat. & Sun. Nov. 17 & 18,

3 DOG FOOD GRADES Copy provided by Pet Pals, Inc. This is how the grades were determined: Start with a grade of 100 1) For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 2) For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or poultry", meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 4) For every grain "mill run" or non-specific rain source, subtract 5 5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. ground brown rice", brewer's rice", "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more 10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 11) If lamb is the only animal protein source unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to wheat), subtract 2 14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed goup or nutritionist, add 5 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains) add 3 7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free add 2 8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds) add 2 10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources) add 1 point 13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide free, add 1 point Alpo Prime Cuts - Score 81 C Artemis Large/Medium Breed Puppy - Score 114 A+ Authority Harvest Baked - Score 116 A+ Authority Harvest Baked Less Active - Score 93 B Beowulf Back to Basics - Score 101 A+ Bil-Jac Select - Score 68 F Blackwood 3000 Lamb and Rice - Score 83 C Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice - Score 106 A+ Burns Chicken and Brown Rice - Score 107 A+ Canidae - Score 112A+ Chicken Soup Senior - Score 115 A+ Diamond Maintenance - Score 64 F Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice - Score 92 B Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula - Score 99 A Diamond Performance - Score 85 C Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium - Score 122 A+ Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison & Brown Rice - Score 106 A+ Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato - Score 106 A+ EaglePack Holistic - Score 102 A+ Eukanuba Adult - Score 81 C Eukanuba Puppy - Score 79 C Flint River Senior - Score 101 A+ Foundations - Score 106 A+ Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold - Score 93 B Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium - Score 73 D Innova Dog - Score 114 A+ Innova Evo - Score 114 A+ Innova Large Breed Puppy - Score 122 A+ Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, & Vegetables - Score 110 A+ Member's Mark Chicken and Rice - Score 84 C Merrick Wilderness Blend - Score 127 A+ Nature's Recipe - Score 100 A Nature's Recipe Healthy Skin Venison & Rice - Score 116 A+ Nature's Variety Raw Instinct - Score 122 A+ Nutra Nuggets Super Premium Lamb Meal and Rice - Score 81C Nutrience Junior Medium Breed Puppy - Score 101 A+ Nutrisource Lamb and Rice - Score 87 B Nutro Max Adult - Score 93 B Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice - Score 98 A Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy - Score 87B Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Wheat Free - Score 86 B Nutro Natural Choice Senior - Score 95 A Nutro Ultra Adult - Score 104 A+ Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice - Score 23 F Premium Edge Chicken, Rice & Vegetables Adult dry - Score 109 A+ Pro Nature Puppy - Score 80 C Pro Plan Sensitive Stomach - Score 94 A Purina Beniful - Score 17 F Purina Dog - Score 62 F Purina Come-n-Get It - Score 16 F Purina One Large Breed Puppy - Score 62 F Royal Canin Boxer - Score 103 A+ Royal Canin Bulldog - Score 100 A+ Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult - Score 106 A+ Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ - Score 63 F Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies - Score 69 F Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice - Score 97 A Solid Gold - Score 99 A Summit - Score 99 A Timberwolf Organics Wild & Natural Dry - Score 120 A+ Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken - Score 110 A+ 3

4 Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold - Score 97 A AKC INTRODUCES CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION New York, NY - The American Kennel (r) Conditional Registration program is now available for any AKC(r)-registered dog whose parent, through DNA testing, is found to be unidentifiable. Rather than canceling the registrations of the individual dog, all of its littermates and all of their offspring, AKC will change affected dogs' registration to the conditional status. The conditional status will be clearly noted on the registration or pedigree of the unknown dog, as well as all progeny for three generations, with the letter Q starting the AKC registration number. Conditional status will only be granted in cases where the dog is believed to be purebred, but a registered parent is found to be incorrect. "The Conditional Registration program will foster better relationships with dog owners who discover that there is an unidentified ancestor in their purebred dog's pedigree," said Thomas Sharp, Assistant Vice President of Compliance. "Now these owners will not be penalized with a revoked AKC registration and the loss of a majority of its benefits. For example, a dog with Conditional registration may still participate in any event in which ILP dogs may participate, including Obedience, Agility, and Rally." Conditional registration also offers informed breeders the ability to keep these dogs and their offspring in a breed's gene pool. To register a litter out of a sire and dame with conditional registration, both parents must be DNAprofiled. After three generations of DNA-profiled parents, the registrations will revert to regular for the litter in the fourth generation. This protocol is in line with the acceptance of imported dogs with three generation pedigrees from the country of origin. Carl C. Ashby Delegate United States Kerry Blue Terrier AKC TAKES INITIAL STEP TOWARD FORMATION OF POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE New York, NY -On Friday, August 10, 2007 a request was filed with the General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) seeking an opinion on whether the American Kennel (r) and its member and affiliate dog clubs are "membership organizations" as defined under relevant FEC regulations, and whether the AKC(r) and its member and affiliated clubs are "affiliated" within the meaning of applicable FEC regulations. The request was filed by attorney Timothy W. Jenkins of O'Connor & Hannan LLP of Washington, DC on behalf of the AKC. "Last week's filing with the FEC is the first and arguably most significant step toward giving the AKC and the dog fancy a crucial tool for positively affecting dog legislation at the federal and state level," said Ron Menaker, AKC's Chairman of the Board. Menaker informed the fancy of the AKC's intentions to form a PAC during the June 2007 Delegate meeting. The FEC opinion will determine the scope of the universe of individuals that the AKC can legally solicit for contributions to its PAC. In emphasizing the importance of careful and deliberate steps toward formation of a PAC representing purebred dog fanciers, Menaker noted that the AKC has carefully considered this action for nearly a year, stating "many people think that all an organization has to do to form a PAC is to start soliciting money. In fact, the process can be very complicated, particularly given the unusual membership structure of the AKC and its member and affiliated clubs. It is essential that we proceed in a deliberate and legal manner." AKC President Dennis B. Sprung called the filing of the FEC request a "watershed event in the history of the AKC. We have been very aggressive in advocating for the rights and interests of purebred dog owners and breeders through our Canine Legislation Department, our federal legislative consultant, our state federations of dog clubs, and our individual member and licensed clubs, but without a PAC, the dog fancy has been fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. A PAC will enable us to be infinitely more effective in representing our interests." forthcoming from the FEC, and that an AKC PAC could be formally launched before the end of the year. Carl C. Ashby Delegate United States Kerry Blue Terrier AKC-Parent Conference Tom Rogers and I attended the AKC Parent Conference in Atlanta this past weekend, I know Tom will update you on his thoguhts but there are two things I believe deserve special note: 1) Over the next couple of years there will be an effort to study "how" groups wil be configured how many there will be, how they will be populated, how the judging transition would be handled, what the impact would be on shows, the accomodation of new breeds entering the registry, etc. This will be a lengthy proces one that requires careful thought and deliberate action. While Kerry Blues will most likely not be impacted as much as some other breeds we need to stay close to this work. As of now this is just a "glean" in AKC's eyes. No formal group is in place. The proponderance of those in attendance overwhelmingly endorsed a group study. 2) AKC Companion Animal Recovery is back with their exclusive arrangement with Trovan. Those of you who microchip as those who belong to All Breed s are urged to support AKC Companion Animal Recovery. Its success benefits all dogs. AKC CAR is the only not for profit recovery service and surplus money is returned to support purebred dogs through grants, etc. Work with your Vets to make sure they are signed up with AKC CAR and offer their chips. Carl Carl C. Ashby Delegate United States Kerry Blue Terrier Sprung added that he was optimistic that a prompt and favorable response would be 4

5 There's Hope for Thunder-Phobic Dogs Pet Column for the week of March 27, 2006 Office of Public Engagement 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, Illinois Phone: 217/ Kim Marie Labak Information Specialist University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Zeus Barger and Belle Carpenter were two dogs who shared a common problem. Like many dogs, they were deathly afraid of thunderstorms. Fortunately, Zeus, Belle, and their owners have found ways to manage their thunder phobia. Dogs can sense subtle changes in barometric pressure, so they may sense a thunderstorm an hour or more before it hits. Dogs who suffer thunder anxiety may pant, pace, salivate, and paw at doors excessively before a storm, and when thunder sounds, they may shiver, whimper, or even become destructive, scratching at doors and floors, possibly to the point that they hurt themselves. This was the case with Zeus. Zeus was a golden retriever who found a simple way to deal with his fear of thunder. He belonged to Dr. Anne Barger, a veterinary pathologist and assistant professor at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. "Zeus was a sensitive soul," explains Barger, who would put Zeus in a kennel while she was away at work. One day when it started to storm, she worried about Zeus and went home to check on him. "By the time I got there, he had gotten out of kennel. He was so afraid, he was able to bend the metal bars and squeeze out." Not only did Zeus destroy his kennel, but he also hurt himself getting out--his face was swollen and cut from the ordeal. During another incident, Zeus was outside during a storm and trying to get inside, he scratched at the door so violently he demolished the door and wore his toenails down until his paws were bleeding. The solution to Zeus' problem was surprisingly simple. Dr. Barger explains, "Zeus and I came to an understanding: I told him I wouldn't put him in the cage anymore if he found a place in the house he could go to feel safe during thunderstorms." Eventually Zeus found that the lying in the upstairs bathtub made him feel more secure during thunderstorms. "I knew an hour ahead of time that a storm was coming, because Zeus would head upstairs and look at me as if to say 'I'll be in the tub if you need me.' In the tub, Zeus calmed down, his breathing and heart rates became normal, and he wasn't hurting himself." When asked to theorize why Zeus chose the bathtub, Barger says, "The bathtub is such as strong, solid appliance that when the thunder shakes the house a little, the tub may muffle the vibrations." Barger also notes that the bathtub is a cool, quiet place, and that her bathroom doesn't have any windows, keeping Zeus from seeing the lighting, which also triggers anxiety in some dogs. Dr. Rachael Carpenter, a veterinary anesthesiologist at the teaching hospital, also has a thunderstorm phobic dog named Belle. For years, veterinarians have prescribed sedatives to calm dogs during storms, but Carpenter explains that these medications may sedate a dog, but the dog may still feel anxious even though it doesn't show signs of agitation. "Of course, you can't ask the dog if it still feels anxious, but now there are drugs on the market that are specifically made to treat anxiety, not hyperactivity." Aside from medical treatment, behaviorists recommend counter-conditioning and desensitization. "To counter-condition your dog, teach her to settle and relax on command. Train her to go to her bed and lay down on command when it's not thundering, so when the thunder comes, she already understands that command." Carpenter explains that often pet owners do the opposite; by offering a pet treats, praise, and consolation petting when the animal is panting, pacing, and whimpering, they are essentially rewarding the pet for acting anxious. Carpenter also recommends playing CDs or audio tapes of thunderstorms to desensitize a pet to the noise. "Start it out quietly, and then play it a little louder. At the same time, tell the dog to go to its bed and relax, and reward them for lying down and relaxing." A novel solution that Carpenter has tried with Belle is a Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) diffuser, an overthe counter product available at most pet stores. "It looks just like a Glade Plug-In ᆴ," she says. The diffuser releases a pheromone that is similar to the one that mother dogs release when their puppies are nursing. "It's supposed to be very calming, and you simply plug it into the wall and keep one around during storm season." Carpenter recommends combining a DAP diffuser with behavioral training and drug therapy. Pet owners can learn from Zeus and Belle that there are several options for dealing with a thunder-phobic pet, from medications and pheromones to training, or simply letting the pet seek out its own hide-out. As Dr. Barger notes, "Often dogs will let us know what they need if we just give them the opportunity." For more information on thunder phobia, behavior, anti-anxiety medications, or DAP diffusers and your pet, consult your veterinarian. 5

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7 Around The Ring Ch. Symphonie's Blind Date Quick brag here about Riley (now Multi BIS/BISS Am/Can Ch. Symphonie's Blind Date). A week following his first American BIS, we went we up to Canada where he completed his Canadian championship in the first three days with three 5 point wins, including a group 3rd and two group 1st. He finished the week with three more group 1st and a BIS today! We are all SO proud of him! France & Len CH Elbrley's Finnstar Dooley Dooley On Saturday July 7th, Dooley got a Group 1 from Judge Mr.. Alice M. Watkins and on Sunday July 8th, he got breed from Peggy Haas. Greater Venice Florida Dog show. Also, at Orlando on June 22nd and 23rd, he got breed from Don Rogers at the Brevard Kennel show and Mrs. Geri Kelly at the Central Florida Kennel show. These wins moved Dooley into the top 10 in breed for Kerry Blue Terriers. He is also in the top 20 now with all breed. Thanks to an excellent job by Blake in Handling Dooley at Sarasota he really showed well. Litter Announcements Can/Am. Ch. Doubleu Shall We Dance " Twister was bred to BISS Am. Ch. Symphonie's Blind Date " Riley ". Puppies expected mid-july. Breeder : France Godbout Advertising Rates Full Page: $10 per issue, $75 per Year Half Page: $7 per issue, $55 per Year Quarter Page: $6 per issue, $45 per Year Business Card Ad: $2 per issue, $1 0 per Year Ad Make-up: $5 Subscription Rate: $15 per Year Photographs: $8 per photo Whelps with 3 generation pedigree: $5 per issue New Champion with 3 generation pedigree: $5 per issue Obedience or Working Title with 3 generation pedigree: $5 per issue Prepayment only Paid Advertisement Dec 2007 Paid Advertisement Dec 2007 Paid Advertisement Dec 2007 Paid Advertisement Dec Paid Advertisement Dec

8 General Meeting and Board Meeting Hernando County Kennel shows Nov. 10 or 11, 2007 Florida Classic Park Show Grounds Brooksville, FL Anthony Lopez - Editor 709 W. River Heights Ave. Tampa, FL