GCH FOXTAIL'S RACE FOR THE CHASE Breeder/Owner: Sheri L Berndt-Smith and Darrell Smith Handled by Mike and Karen Kurtzner

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1 NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE The newsletter will be distributed quarterly. Jan, Apr, July, Oct. If you have any articles that would be of interest to fellow beaglers, please feel free to them to me. Also, if you have any brags that you would like share, please them to me as well. I will try to send out a reminder before the newsletter comes out to send in your brags. Thank you. Corinne Ott seventhsonbeagles@q.com SPECIALTY NEWS: Our 2015 specialty was a great success! Thank you to everyone worked so hard to put this show together! Thank you to everyone who attended! And CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS! Please visit our website for a link to the marked catalog. Our BOB winner was GCH FOXTAIL'S RACE FOR THE CHASE Breeder/Owner: Sheri L Berndt-Smith and Darrell Smith Handled by Mike and Karen Kurtzner DATES OF INTEREST Upcoming Shows: Shows will be listed in the next newsletter for early 2016 season.

2 Application for Membership Name(s): Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Please provide the following for each applicant: Name Occupation Name Occupation Other dog clubs you belong to: Club offices you have held: Please indicate membership level*: Regular Individual: One person who resides in the Club s geographical territory, $15.00 Regular Household: Two persons who reside in the Club s geographical territory, $25.00 Associate Member: One person who resides outside the Club s geographical territory, $10.00 *Effective Feb. 15, 2009, RMBC has two types of memberships open to all persons 18 years of age and older. For specific details, please review the By-Laws as posted on the Web site at Please circle all that apply to you: Breeder Exhibitor Interested dog owner Other Do you offer the following? Circle if yes : Puppies Stud service Older dogs Training Why do you want to join Rocky Mountain Beagle Club? By signing this application, I/we agree to abide by the Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics of the Rocky Mountain Beagle Club and the rules of the American Kennel Club. Signature(s) of applicants Date Signature(s) of RMBC member sponsoring applicant(s) Date Return completed form, WITH membership dues, to: Meredith Day, PO Box , Aurora, CO

3 How to Treat (and Possibly Save!) An Overheated Dog By Brandy Arnold - Jun 25, 2015 With the warm weather of summer, many areas of the country are already heating up! Dogs, in general, are intolerant of too much heat. Because of this, it is crucial that you re aware of the signs of heat stress or heat stroke, and how to treat them if they occur. Knowing exactly what to do when your pooch gets overheated, and immediate action can save his life. A Brief Overview Heatstroke normally happens when a dog loses his innate ability to regulate his body temperature. Dogs do not sweat all over their bodies the way humans do. Their body temperature is chiefly regulated by respiration such as panting. If a pooch s respiratory tract fails to clear heat quickly enough, heatstroke may take place. If an animal experiences heatstroke, you may notice hyperventilation, excessive panting, dry gums that become pale, increased salivation, erratic or rapid pulse, confusion, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, and possibly rectal bleeding. If the dog continues overheating, his breathing efforts will become slow, or worse, absent. This in turn can lead to seizure or coma. To prevent overheating during the hot summer months, make sure your pet has a shaded, breezy place to rest, away from direct sunlight. Always provide plenty of fresh, cool drinking water. And, don t push your dog too hard to play or work give him plenty of breaks throughout the day. The following guidelines will help should your dog become overheated: Treatment Guidelines

4 Because overheating can be life-threatening if not treated immediately, noticing the early signs of heat exhaustion will reduce the chances of canine heatstroke and death. 1. Watch your pooch for signs of overheating during the hot weather. Dogs having difficulty with hot temperatures exhibit a combination of the symptoms mentioned above (hyperventilation, excessive panting, dry gums that become pale, increased salivation, erratic or rapid pulse, confusion, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, and possibly rectal bleeding). Once you notice these signs, move your pet to a cooler area immediately, preferably with a fan. Dogs with heavy fur coats and short muzzles tend to manifest signs sooner than other breeds. 2. Using a rectal thermometer, take your pet s temperature. A dog s normal body temperature is degrees Fahrenheit. Moderate heating usually happens at around 103 to 106 degrees, while severe heating typically occurs beyond 106 degrees. Contact your vet or the nearest emergency center and then report your dog s temperature along with the symptoms he is exhibiting. 3. Reduce your pooch s temperature by putting cool wet towels over his neck, under his armpits, and between his hind legs. Wetting his ear flaps and paw pads using cool water is also advisable. If you are outdoors, a stream or pond can be used to help him cool down. 4. Give your dog fresh cool drinking water. Never force water into his mouth as he may likely suck it out into his lungs. If your pooch refuses to drink, try wetting his tongue with the water instead. Do not offer ice to a dog experiencing heatstroke. If eaten, ice can cool his core body temperature too quickly, shocking his system. 5. Finally, transport your overheated pooch to your vet. Call ahead so he can be alerted to prepare for your dog s treatment. Your pet may have to receive oxygen, some fluids, and other treatments. With severe overheating, seizure and or cardiac arrest may occur.

5 Rachael Ott showed her dog Shirlee at the RMBC specialty and was awarded Reserve Winners Bitch to the major. Shirlee picked up her first major in Blackfoot, ID in June, and needed only 1 major to finish. Rachael and Shirlee went on to win another major in Boise on the first day. Moving up as a special, this team continued their winning streak and won 2 (5) point majors towards Shirlee s Grand Championship. But that was not all! Shirlee and Rachael also competed for their Canine Good Citizen title and passed all 10 exercises with flying colors! This is Rachael s 2 nd bred by CH she has finished. Way to go Rachael and Shirlee! Now she is : AKC / UKC CH SEVENTHSON S SHIRLEE I M A WINNER, CGC Submitted by Rachael Ott

6 Not to be outdone Shirlee s brother Joey is currently out with Connie Conger and is having a great time! He was pulled for the first cut at Nationals, has won several BOV and pulled in very strong group competitions! He was BOV at the Cumberland Valley Hound Show and went on to win a group 3! Thank you Connie! GCH SEVENTHSON S HOW YOU DOIN?, CGC Submitted by Corinne Ott

7 Windstar Argyle Sundance Kid OutWest 1st in 6-9 puppy sweeps and 1st in 6-9 puppy at nationals. Submitted by Jenni Bila

8 Brumfield s High Roller at Maple Ridge (Dealer) went Winner s Dog at the 2015 Beagle Nationals in St. Louis. Dealer was Owner Handled by Robin Wescher. He is sired by Lanbur Carson City and out of CH Windkist B Dazzle Me (Sophie). This was Sophie s only litter whelped in April Since I rarely breed, this was a very exciting win for both Robin and me. I was unable to attend the Nationals this year so had to share the excitement with Robin via phone. My current obedience beagle, Sophie, was named Obedience Beagle of The Year by the National Beagle Club at the 2015 Nationals Banquet. This was very exciting since Sophie has been shown on a limited basis since taking time off to have a litter of puppies and our move to North Carolina. A very rewarding Nationals for my beagles! Submitted by Karlene Brumfield

9 Dart, aka MACH Albedo s Charter Member, VCD1 (and a bunch of other stuff) finished his first Master Agility Champion title on Friday, October 23 with his 25th Double Q. Dart is owned, trained and handled by Doranna Durgin of Tijeras, NM and was bred by Debbie Tissot of Albuquerque. The previous week, Dart s nephew, Albedo s Song of Self, RN CGC finished his Rally Novice title at 11 months old in three straight days his first weekend out in the Rally ring. Submitted by Debbie Tissot

10 "Butters" (Honey Pot Prince Of Myrtle Hill) (Bred by Cindy Williams, Angela Ferrari & Delene Henry-Vota) Best Puppy/Sweepstakes - Rocky Mountain Beagle Club Specialty Under Linda Scanlon BOV - Arapahoe Kennel Club Under Ms. Kathy A Forbes WD & Best Puppy - Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club Under Michael Faulkner HCNC Tadpole Water Rescue Dog Certification 2015 Submitted by Meredith and Robert Day

11 Our girl Fiona took RMBC by storm! She was Best in Sweeps and then went on to WB, BOW, and BOV from the classes over specials! She also was 13 Best Bred By and topped it off with a Best Bred By in Show! She is : COPPER ROSE I SEE YOU Submitted by Teresa Gaier