Giant Tales. President s Message: The law, your dogs and the fancy

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1 G S C A M O N T H L Y E N E W S L E T T E R May 2014 Volume 14, Issue 5 Giant Tales Inside this issue: President s Message: The law, your dogs and the fancy GSCA National 3 Financials 4 Board Minutes 5 New Members, Reminders Election Information 7 New Titles 8 Looking Back 9 Trophy Donations 10 Upcoming Events: May 25, 2014: Supported Entry, Fletcher, NC October 29- November 2, 2014: GSCA National, Purina Farms 6 How much attention do you pay to laws being passed in your state? It s not always easy to do, but it sure is worth the time and effort. We live in New York State and every year somebody has convinced the legislature that they need to pass another set of laws to protect puppy buyers from unscrupulous breeders, stop tail docking, prohibit crating or legislate dog owners to give their dogs food and water. While I can understand why well-meaning folks would a lot this as good ideas, quite often, the laws are very hard on the good dog owners/ breeders and do little or nothing to impact the bad owners/ breeders. The saddest thing about all of this is that simply educating puppy buyers would solve a lot of the problem. This is much more difficult to achieve than it sounds, however. The NYS legislature is considering a bill right now that would allow local municipalities to legislate pet sellers. A newspaper in Albany has a blogger who supports this legislation and this is his take on the new bill. He is also the head of a local animal shelter. He writes: An Albany County Legislator has introduced new legislation that would regulate Pet Dealers in Albany County. Fellow legislators have joined in support of this new legislation that would be the first county law of its kind in New York State. Albany would be the first county to regulate pet stores and breeders, until this year only the state was permitted to regulate pet dealers. In 2013 the NYS legislature passed a bill allowing local governments to regulate pet dealers. Governor Cuomo signed the bill into law and Albany County is one of the first localities in the state to consider such legislation. The State Department of Agriculture and Markets will still be tasked with licensing and inspecting pet dealers as they have for over a decade. The local laws will provide additional oversight that may be unique for a specific area and will allow for swifter enforcement. The county law will do quite a bit to regulate pet sellers, but the primary areas of regulation are: Require the permitting of pet sellers, with permits being given only to sellers in compliance with this Local Law and any other animal protection laws; Provide for regular inspection of pet sellers; Require pet sellers to provide minimum standards of care in housing, sanitation, feeding/ watering, handling,

2 President s message, continued Page 2 veterinary care, exercise, fire safety and grooming for every dog or cat in their custody or possession; Provide consumer protection to Albany County pet buyers; Set minimum standards of care for dog source breeders; Ban pet sellers in Albany County from knowingly importing, offering for sale, selling or bartering any dog from a source breeder that does not comply with the standards of care in this Local Law; and Provide that a violation of this Local Law will be a civil offense with a fine of $100- $500 per violation. This law is an important step toward shutting down puppy mills, pet stores and unscrupulous breeders. Notice the last sentence, This law is an important step toward shutting down puppy mills, pet store and unscrupulous breeders. I don t see how. I do see new fees and taxes, new state employees and local animal control folks having a lot more power than they have ever had. Good or bad legislation is happening every day, everywhere. We all need to stay on top of our state and local legislators. Many of them mean well, but they know little or nothing about breeding dogs and selling puppies. In fact, most don t even own a dog. I think that quite often, our input could mean the difference between a law that helps shut down puppy mills and one that outlaws owning a dog. Seriously, there are a number of organizations that want to outlaw owning a dog all together because it infringes on the rights of the dog. Really? In many cases, a wellwritten letter to your legislator, especially one that you know, can make all the difference in the world. Here s what you need to do: go meet your state and federal legislators. They want to meet you and will usually listen to an informed voter expressing a civil objection to a pending bill. Do your homework and be able to speak of why the bill will impact you and your dogs. I usually mention economic impact and many votes. They get this. Any GSCA member who needs a letter written for an issue can contact me and I ll send off a draft that you can modify with the exact bill number, the name of your legislator and other specific information. It does make a big difference. Doug Hill President, Giant Schnauzer Club of America May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month! Join us in our fight against canine cancer by sharing photos, taking our survey and supporting research... Throughout the month of May the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) will provide news and information to help educate dog owners about the cutting-edge re- search and improved treatment options in the field of canine cancer. Since 1995 CHF has awarded 188 oncology grants and funded nearly $10.7 million in canine cancer research. Scientists are studying lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma and other common canine cancers, providing veterinarians with better tools to diagnose cancer earlier and to treat it more effectively. Many of the CHF-funded research studies have One Health implications, impacting the study and treatment of cancer in humans. Visit to learn more.

3 Page 3 Name the Specialty: National Specialty Update various tasks. Ginny Maese is going to do the ribbons, Kathy DeShong has once again graciously agreed to be the chief steward for conformation, Kathleen Flanigan got the Face Book page going and Rich Poyfair will be maintaining it. Kim and Maryann have the award/trophies handled. Kellie Verrilli is the Agility Chair and I have feelers out for Obedience and Rally Chairs. Sheila Lietz and I are working on a registration form for RV Parking, Grooming Space reservations, and the annual banquet. And for your convenience, this year you will be able to pay using a credit or debit card. Kathy Then created this beautiful logo for the 2014 GSCA Specialties. Although stunning, something seems to be missing from the logo: a catchy moniker for the event. In recent years, Specialties have been named The Gold Rush of 2009 Meet me in St. Louis, Quest for the Best and of course last year s Schnauzapalooza. This year s event needs a billing that captures the elegance of the logo and maybe the time of year: autumn, harvest season, Halloween. Put on your thinking caps and send suggestions for an event title to anyone on the show committee including Howard Postovit, Maryann Bisceglia, Kim Demchak, or Rich Poyfair. When I started working on the Specialty around the first of the year, the October- November event dates seemed quite distant. But now we are just under 6 months out and the planning and work is really ramping up. A number of people have stepped up to take on HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WIN- DOW? I m dating myself because Wikipedia (it s gotta be true, right?) revealed that song as being just a year older than I am, but I am sure there are many other GSCA members that remember that little ditty from our childhood. A twist of the title could be How Much is that Specialty in the Window? The answer is plenty. Without trying to sound too much like Pledge Week on National Public Radio the show committee is asking for your support through sponsorship of specific trophies/awards or general donations. All of you should have received the informative mailing Kim put together and sent out at the end of March asking for trophy sponsorships. Members have responded and have spoken for a few awards but many more are available and your support is much needed. We will be posting a spreadsheet on the GSCA website very shortly that shows the trophies that have been funded and those that still need a sponsor. Take the time to look at the list and think about making a contribution in the memory of a club member who mentored and helped you get started with Giants or in the memory of one of your Giants that is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. While donations are great, more importantly the committee hopes that you show your support of the Specialties by coming to Purina Farms at the end of October to participate in events, share good times with your dog friends (two and four legged), and celebrate Giantly! Regards, Howard Postovit

4 Page 4 Financials

5 Board Minutes Page 5 GSCA TELEPHONIC BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2014 Board Members Present: Doug Hill, Robin Greenslade, Howard Postovit, Kim Demchak Christina Tommila, Peggy Shackelford, Maryann Bisceglia, Cornelia King Call To Order : 8:33 pm Next Meeting: April 9, 2014 Approve the Minutes from the February 26, 2014 meeting: Cornelia made a motion to approve the minutes Kim - 2nd motion passed unanimously Report from the Secretary : Motions Passed: Howard made a motion to pay the $1, printer invoice for STEPS Kim - 2nd MOTION PASSED - unanimously Breeder Website Listing - received response from AKC with recommendation to refer to Atty Document being sent to Atty Doug Hyman (MI) Report from the Treasurer: Doug Hill made a motion to accept the February 2014 treasure's report Robin - 2nd motion passed unanimously New Business : Doug Hill made a motion to present the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award of 2014 in memory of Brad Child. For 2014 this award will be called the Brad Child/AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. Kim - 2nd MOTION PASSED - unanimously ADJOURNMENT: Robin made a motion to adjourn at 10:26pm Cornelia - 2nd Motion Passed - unanimously MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:26pm Change of Address Greg Reyna 4418 Garden Dr Arlington TX 76001

6 Page 6 New Members Ricky & Jamie Andreas 1762 Kevin Lane Lake Charles LA (337) rickyandreas59@yahoo.com Sponsor: Holly Reed & Leta Whittington Emmabelle Izatt 7838 Wind Hover Road Eagle Mountain UT (801) lapelitegroomingsalon@gmail.com Sponsor: JoAnn & Leon White Kristen May 4246 East Williamston Road Marion NY (585) Sponsor: Janine Poyfair & Rick Poyfair Supported Entry: May 25, 2014 Please join us for a Supported Entry! Blue Ridge Classic of the Carolinas: May 23-26, All breed show & Obedience trials. Western Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC. Blue Ridge Agility Club Agility Trail, adjacent to show. May 23-25, Superintendent: MB-F Inc., hows.org. or BlueRidgeClassicOfThe- Carolinas Giant Steps Publication Dates for 2014 Issue Deadline Publication Date Breeder/ Companion May 15th June Working Sport 2 August 15th September National Specialty November 30th December

7 Page 7 Nominations Open June 15, 2014 This is an election year for the GSCA If you are interested in running or know someone who would be perfect for a position on the Board as an officer or Regional Director or becoming the AKC Delegate, please submit your nomination. Nominations must comply with Article IV Section 4 of the GSCA Constitution and By- Laws. Nominees must be a member in good standing for the previous 24 months from date of nomination. Nominations will not be accepted without the written consent of the nominee. Written consent can be mailed/ ed separately. Nominations should be MAILED, but can be ed. Nominations must be received by Mail your nomination to: Robin Greenslade Secretary GSCA 3660 Burkholm Road Mims, FL Kenroknl@aol.com Article IV, Section 4 of Constitution and By Laws ARTICLE IV CLUB YEAR, ELECTIONS, NOMINATIONS, AND WRITTEN NOTICE. Section 4. Nominations and Ballots. No person may be a candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated in accordance with these By- Laws, and who has not been a member of the Club for at least 24 consecutive immediately preceding months. At least 90 days before the Special Biennial Election Meeting, the Secretary shall send out to each member of the Club, or the Club Newsletter shall publish notice that the nominations are open. Each member shall be entitled to nominate one candidate for each office. Each member may nominate one candidate for Director from each of the four geographic areas. Nominations must be received by the Secretary at least 30 days before the Biennial Election Meeting. No nominations will be accepted without the written consent of the nominee. A) The Board of Directors may, by a majority vote at a properly constituted special Board meeting, name a recommended slate or partial slate of nominees. The names of properly recommended nominees shall be published in the Club s newsletter together with notice that their election has been recommended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Recommended nominees shall be given no preference on the ballot or in the instructions accompanying the ballot. B) The Secretary shall mail to each member in good standing at least 20 days before the Special Biennial Election Meeting a ballot listing in alphabetical order, with states in which they reside, all of the nominees for each position together with a blank envelope and a return envelope addressed to the Secretary or designated professional firm, marked "Ballot" and bearing the name of the member to whom it was sent. So that the ballots may remain secret, each voter, after making his ballot, shall seal it in the blank envelope which, in turn, shall be placed in the second envelope addressed to the Secretary or designate professional firm. The Inspectors of Elections or designated professional firm shall check the returns against the list of members whose dues are paid for the current year prior to opening the outer envelope and removing the blank envelopes and shall certify the eligibility of the voters as well as the results of the voting which shall be announced in the Club s newsletter within 30 days after the election. C) Nominations cannot be made at the Annual Meeting or in any manner other than as provided here.

8 New Titles! Page 8 Dog Title Dog Name Se x Owners Name Champion CH Fanta C's Uncommon Sense B Nancy E Nier Champion CH Lindsayleigh's Camero B Derrick Wood Champion CH Lindsayleigh's Sherman D Derrick L Wood Champion CH Magna's Karma Allure B Pat Malan Champion CH Nevada Von Blackmoore B James Hatten Jr. Champion CH Payne Mountain's Lady Tara B Denise Berkshire Companion Dog CH Bear Creek I Put A Spell On You CD BN D Victoria Kallett Companion Dog CH Kenro's Timeless Beauty CD BN RE CGC B Rita Yost Beginner Novice CH Bear Creek I Put A Spell On You BN D Victoria Kallett Mrs. Karen Mancini Beginner Novice GCH CH Kenro's Stealing Time BN NAP CA D & Robin Greenslade Rally Novice Mesquite's Ebony Angel RN CGC B Jan Jenkins Rally Novice CH Skansen's Bonita Blackjack Winner RN CGC D Marie Bottone Rally Novice Skansen's Iza Bella Dreamer RN B Cathrine Kaiser Novice Agility Ingebar's October Hat Trick VCD1 BN RE NA NAJ B Ellen T Ritt Laura Feldt & Tarja Novice Agility Preferred CT Riesenrad's Midnight Rendezvous VCD1 RN B Ahlgren Novice Agility Jumper Ingebar's October Hat Trick VCD1 BN RE NA NAJ B Ellen T Ritt Excellent Agility Jumper Ain'T She A Duesy Von Furstenhaus OA AXJ OF Michelle Kiernan & B Steve Winterbottom Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred CH Mountain High's Mango Mantra OAP AJP NFP C Muller & D Conover & M D Conover & K Vonk Master Bronze Jumper Benjamin Hezekiah Newland MX MXJ MJB Victoria R. Newland D & Lloyd D. Newland Master Excellent Jumper Preferred Ingebar's South Side Bakerman VCD3 RE MX MXJ NAP MJP NF D Ellen T Ritt Master Excellent Jumper MACH2 Momentumm Vodka With A Twist VCD1 RE MXG MJS MXP Kellie & Tim Verrelli Preferred MJP XF B & Christine Lietzau Master Excellent Jumper MACH PACH Classic Ike V Easentaigh VCD1 RAE2 MXS MJB MXP6 Michelle Kiernan & Preferred 4 MXPS MJP4 MJPB PAX MXF XFP T2BP D Steve Winterbottom Preferred Agility Champion MACH PACH Classic Ike V Easentaigh VCD1 RAE2 MXS MJB MXP6 Michelle Kiernan & MXPS MJP3 MJPB PAX MXF XFP T2BP D Steve Winterbottom Preferred Agility Excellent MACH PACH Classic Ike V Easentaigh VCD1 RAE2 MXS MJB MXP6 MXPS MJP3 MJPB PAX MXF XFP T2BP D Michelle Kiernan & Steve Winterbottom Canine Good Citizen Grande Joshua Luke CGC D Rachel Kossoy Elaine Ballman & Novice Barn Hunt CH Simmons Quintessa RA AX AXJ AXP OJP RATN B Trish Simmons

9 Page 9 Looking Back... Thank you, Enid and Yvonne, for another gem from your book! The following is an excerpt from: The Giant Schnauzer in The United States: by Yvonne Schilla, Edited by Enid S. Lagree, 2005, page 20. THE IMPERIAL LINE Cope and Anita Hartley of California actively bred Giants, Dachshunds, and Siamese cats for 18 years, from 1939 to 1956 (#07). The Hartleys were the preeminent breeders and promoters of Giants during this period. Their Imperial Kennel became so well known among Giant fanciers that people came to them for stock and for information about the breed. Some breeders who started with Imperial stock were Bagley, Brown, Davis and Meier. The Hartleys started with a Ch Tell v d Eck s son, Fritz of Imperial, and Wilsona stock: Olga v Wilsona Hof 9/36 and later Russ of Wilsona Hof 4/40. Cope Hartley and Frank Loughran had purchased Olga from C. M. Bell. Poor Fritz had quite a history. His owner John McFarland had not paid his bill at the veterinarian. So, in order to satisfy the debt, the local sheriff sold Fritz to Hartley who was a deputy sheriff. The Hartleys acquired the Imperial Kennels name from Fritz. The first Imperial litter was whelped in 1939 with Fritz as sire and Olga as the dam. In this litter of 18, 16 survived and 12 of those were males. After another Fritz x Olga litter in 1940, Olga was taken to a son from her first litter, Max of Imperial 6/40, to produce Sheba of Imperial 8/42. When Russ of Wilsona Hof was bred to Sheba of Imperial, one of the pups was Ch Black Boy of Imperial 4/46 (#08), a dog the Hartleys actively showed. Russ sired six litters, two were with Sheba and the other four were with Jet of Imperial 9/45 (Gilmore's Blitz x Sheba of Imperial). The Hartleys often made it a practice to register all puppies from their litters at birth. In all there were 23 Imperial litters over an 18-year period using nine males and nine different bitches. There was some inbreeding mother to son, full siblings from different litters and between littermates. Even though the Hartleys produced many dogs during this period, there was not much competition in the show ring. For instance they had two litters in 1953, two in 1954, and two in Yet, when Michele of Imperial CD was shown at the 1953 San Fernando Kennel show, she was a singleton. Nor were there Giants present at any other California shows during those years. Pictured: Cope Hartley was a noted breeder of Giant Schnauzers from 1939 to His homebred Ch Dusky Duchess of Imperial was from a litter of nine whelped in 1946.This photo taken by Catherine H. Brown, appeared on page 6, in the 1964 edition of How to Raise and Train a Giant Schnauzer by Arthur S. Lockley, T. F. H. Publications, Inc. For many Giant Schnauzer fanciers this was the first and only breed book available in English, well into the 1980s. Photo by C. H. Brown, C.H. Brown Collection

10 Page 10 GSCA TROPHY RESERVATION FORM Please use this form to request your donation and dedication. List exactly how you want your sponsorship to be listed in the show catalog. The minimum donation for a trophy for the National is $60 for regular classes and $50 for sweepstakes. For regular classes at both Regionals $40 and sweepstakes Regional 1 only, $25. Donations to the General fund or Hospitality can be any amount. Please refer to the pages attached or the spreadsheets on the GSCA National specialty page for exact amounts. Use the back of the sheet for the exact spelling and wording for your dedication. Please PRINT! GSCA Trophy Selection SPONSOR AMOUNT 1 st Choice: 2 nd Choice: 3 rd Choice: General Fund: Hospitality: TOTAL: Contact Kim Demchak to verify availability of your sponsorship availability prior to sending your check. Donation(s) must be received by Kim 10 days after you have requested a specific trophy. Please call or if you have questions. Please return this form with your payment to: Kim Demchak E Pickaway Trail Mayer, AZ goldhunt@wildblue.net Phone: (from 6pm-8pm Arizona time)

11 GSCA E NEWSLETTER Editor: Robyn Elliott ilovegiants@hotmail.com Celebrating 52 years of the GSCA Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. is a member club of the AKC. Please send suggestions and photos to editor. Deadline for submission is BEFORE the 15th of each month. Photo courtesy of Pam Foster.