March 2011 Edition Editor: Elayne Snell. Message from the President:

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1 March 2011 Edition Editor: Elayne Snell President Cliff Norman Vice President Jack Anastasia Treasurer Angie Anastasia Corresponding Secretary Nancy Bowles Recording Sec. Sue Stacy Board Members Rita Adler Barbara Zink Sandy Maddux Susan Jackson Marilyn Lindsay Newsletter Editor Elayne Snell Rescue Cheryl Bates Sunshine Susan Jackson Webmaster Barb Zink ScotsChat Message from the President: Preparations for the 34 th Annual Specialty are being concluded and we are looking forward to a successful show at the Exposition Center, Vandalia, Ohio, April 3 rd. During these preparations we have begun exploring site locations for the 2012 Specialty. The Show Chair was informed by the Expo management the 2010 lease for the Center would double in price over what we are paying this year. Larkin Vonalt, Show Chair for the Fort St Clair Kennel Club, made a presentation at the General Meeting on 03/19 at the General Meeting of the membership, providing options available to STCGD if we would choose to hold a specialty in conjunction with their all breed show held on the 19 th weekend of the year. Barbara Zink presented attendance statistics for stand alone Specialties and Specialties w/cluster shows for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, & The membership at the meeting on 03/19 recruited a site committee to study the matter further and report back to the Membership in May. The chair of that Committee is Bill Pool. Members are Barbara Zink, Sue Stacy, Cheryl Bates, Kim Stroede, and Nancy Bowles. From the Editor: Special Thanks to all the folks who contributed to the March 2011 Scot s Chatter Newsletter. Next issue will be July 30, Deadline for July s issue is July 15, Your Editor, Elayne Snell - 1

2 SPECIALITY NEWS NEWS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Cheryl Bates Publicity Chair (937) FAST FACTS ON STCGD SPECIALTY SHOW Date: Saturday, 2 April 2011 Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM Place: Dayton Airport Expo Center 3900 McCauley Dr Vandalia OH Cost: Free Admission The Scottish Terrier Club of Dayton 34th annual specialty show DAYTON, OHIO A small dog with a big heart and an ego to match describes the Scottie to a T. See the best of the breed at the STCGD 34 th annual Specialty Show. This is a juried show where Scotties from the Midwest region are invited to participate and earn points toward their championship levels. Judging times on Saturday, April 2, are 9AM to 11PM and 1PM to 3PM. A Parade of Rescue Scotties is held at noon. Friday, April 1, at 5PM is the Puppy Match, where wee Scots start their show careers. In addition to the show, the STCGD has a boutique with unique Scottie items for sale, a silent auction and a raffle. All proceeds go to support the club and its Scottie Rescue organization. We welcome you to attend and get to meet our wonderful Scotties and the people who love them. About the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton- The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Dayton (STCGD) was established in The mission of the Club is to raise interest and awareness regarding the Scottish Terrier and to support the Scottish Terrier Club of America breed standard. We serve Dayton and surrounding areas and are open to new members. For more information visit ATTENTION: ALL STCGD MEMBERS We have a great boutique, raffles, lunch, and banquet, not to mention superb Scotties. Bring your Scotties and have their portrait made. Please come and support your club. WE ARE IN NEED OF HELPING HANDS! Please contact Sandy Maddux to help out at the boutique for the Specialty April 2nd, Bring your items that needs to be recycled to another Scottie lover. Each family member is asked to donate three items to the boutique. REMEMBER YOUR PENNIES FOR PUPPIES. (Will except any denominations.) Rita Alder & Bill Pool Co-chairs Sandy Maddux Boutique Chair - 2

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4 BOOK REVIEWS THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH By Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. Book review by Lucy Berninger Here is a must read for anyone caring to live with a dog. This is not another book on training, but is about understanding dogs body language, and their hard-wired reaction to what they perceive as signals. I discovered there is a huge difference between their canine & our primate signals, and since we are all wired to give and receive gestures according to our kind, we re frequently doing things that the other considers bad manners, or even disgusting. Consider hugging. We humans can hardly resist hugging our dogs, but a dog feels threatened by it. While we re feeling love, they re feeling more like yuck how domineering! Or petting a strange dog on the head very bad dog-manners. So often we impose our primate behavior in ways that they find threatening or confusing, and we can get past a lot of mixed signals, wrong signals, and hurt feelings by learning what this author has to share. A side note: Something I learned from this book helped me catch a loose dog that had bolted out of a friend s car & ran for the woods behind our club training facility, where it immediately found a rabbit to chase. It was cold and snowy, and long after the rabbit disappeared, the owner was still trying to interest, coax and cajole the dog into coming back. The dog was not obedience trained, as it was there only for conformation class, but was now having a great game of keep-away, running through the woods, and often out of sight. It looked hopeless, and like she could do this for hours. If I hadn t read the book, I would not have known to turn my back and stoop down, which made me less threatening and worth investigating, and got her close enough that I could reach her leash. Submitted by: Lucy Berninger FROM THE NURSERY: Charla Hill is proud to announce a new litter, 5 puppies were born Feb 20, 2011, 3 males and 2 females, all black. Sire: CH Winwar's Winter Watchman "William", Dam:CH Charthill Sea Siren "Lorelei" Breeders: Charla & Kari Hill - 4

5 Health And Wellness Keeping your companion animal s skin healthy and coat shiny can prove challenging. Even though you might already feed a quality food, and brush and shampoo regularly, there s more to this area of pet care than you might think. Veterinarians will tell you that the condition of the skin can be a good indicator of a pet s overall health and nutrition status. That s why wise pet parents should monitor their companion animal for any of these tell-tale signs Dry, flaky skin or a dull, brittle coat Oily, foul smelling skin or a matted coat Thin coat, excessive hair loss or red, blotchy skin Excessive scratching (especially, seasonally) The skin is the largest organ in the body and requires proteins and other nutrients. It s not surprising that subtle changes in the amount of nutrients supplied to the skin can have a noticeable affect on its overall condition. Fortunately, many pets eat complete-and-balanced pet foods that meet the nutrient profiles specified by expert panels and regulatory bodies. However, there are other factors that can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Pet foods that are improperly stored in the home, or in warehouses for many months without climate control prior to entering your home, can have reduced nutrient availability. Deficiencies may also arise when an animal is unable to digest, absorb or utilize nutrients as a result of genetic, environmental or stress factors, or some diseases. Even if your companion animal eats a nutritious diet, her skin takes a backseat to the rest of her organs in essence, only receiving the leftovers. Therefore, it s important to supplement with additional nutrients, to help your furry one achieve skin and coat health. Here are the top five essential nutrients you should consider for optimal skin and coat health: 1. Omega-3 Poly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids The importance of balanced supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids cannot be stressed enough. Omega-3 fatty acids play a structural role in cell membranes, help resolve inflammation and are vital for maintaining normal skin structure and function. Omega-3 s are fragile molecules and prolonged storage or improperly balanced vitamin E can deplete levels of fatty acids in food and supplements. Signs that your pet may be suffering from a deficiency of these nutrients include a dull, dry coat and dander. 2. Vitamin E Vitamin E is an antioxidant vital to the maintenance of skin cell membrane stability and protection against free-radical damage. Also, vitamin E interacts with many nutrients while in the body, including omega-3 fatty acids, to promote optimal skin health. - 5

6 3. Zinc Zinc is critical for regulating different aspects of skin cell metabolism. Its presence is involved in skin cell replication. Zinc is essential to the body s response to disease and inflammation and is involved in the metabolism of another crucial skin nutrient, vitamin A. Signs of a zinc deficiency include: a dull, dry coat; localized redness; hair loss; and scales that appear on the legs, around the mouth or on the eyelids. 4. Vitamin A Vitamin A is involved in skin cell growth and repair. It is essential to maintain the integrity of the skin barrier and the proper growth of hair and nails. Vitamin A also supports the production of healthy oils in the skin. Both deficiency and excess vitamin A can lead to skin problems such as hair loss, poor coat quality and increased susceptibility to bacterial infections, which is why the correct balance of vitamin A is so critically important in the diet. 5. Vitamin B The B-complex vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, d-pantothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, B12 and biotin) work in concert with the nutrients mentioned above to coordinate energy metabolism and synthetic processes. B vitamins are water-soluble, and therefore can t be stored in the body. The balanced daily intake of these vitamins is vital to overall health. Dry, flaky dander and hair loss are the signs most consistently associated with B-vitamin deficiencies. An important take-away from this discussion is that all these nutrients, while each important in their own right, work in concert with one another, and with other nutrients in the body. That s why it s incredibly important that these nutrients be provided in a balanced, holistic way. As you can see, some of the deficiency symptoms overlap (e.g., a dull, dry coat and dandruff could signal a deficiency of any or all of these nutrients). Choose a balanced skinand-coat supplement, and to work with your veterinarian to ensure that your companion animal is receiving all the nutrients he or she needs to shine. Submitted by: Elayne Snell Happy Tails Quotes If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. That is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. Unkown - 6

7 January Livonia KC Anstamm Party Time WB, BW BOS Breeders/Owners: Jan Craig & Anstamm Kennels January 21, 2011 Livonia KC Anstamm Party Time WB, BW, BOB, Group III to finish her championship Breeders/Owners: Jan Craig & Anstamm Kennels February 12, 2011 Indianapolis Ind, Judge Bill devilleneuve CH DanZin Twin H Power Best of Breed, and a Group 3! Breeder/Owner Barb Zink of DanZin Scottish Terriers February 13, 2011 Indianapolis Ind, Judge Mary White CH DanZin Twin H Power Best of Op to Best of Breed Breeder/Owner Barb Zink Auburn, Ind. Judge Betsy Dale Hudson became A NEW GRAND CHAMPION!! GCH DanZin Twin H Power Dam: CH xtc DanZin First Class Rita Sire: CH Strutfire's Pilgrims Pride Puck Breeder/Owner Barb Zink - 7

8 Rescue News LACEY S STORY Chantilly Lace was surrendered by her late owner's son to STCGD Rescue on Labor Day weekend She was seven years old at that time (she has an August birthday) and had just given birth to a litter of six puppies. One of them died before we took her. She was in very bad shape; covered with fleas, badly matted, dirty and mal-nourished. Her puppies health depended on her health. Susan and Frank Moloney and Cheryl took her to a vet who gave her excellent care. Ten days later, Lacey and her pups went to foster care with Sandy Maddux, who nurtured mama and babies. The pups, who at birth didn't resemble anything, started to grow into a strange but charming combination of Scottie bodies with Lab faces. We decided to call them Lotties. All five found great homes in November with people who decided personality was more important than appearance. Still, Lacey wondered when it would be her turn. Her picture and bio were posted on the STCA Rescue site, where she was noticed by a woman in Indianapolis who was helping her elderly mother look for a Scottie to adopt. Lacey was delivered to her new home in Indianapolis Sunday, February 27, Here s a really sweet picture of Lacey and Joyce, who is a spry, sharp 80? year old, wearing a Scottie sweatshirt. Lacey whined a bit when we took off, watching Sandy s car drive away. She settled down and was good the entire trip. I put her toy on the floor and she gave it a few good shakes. Then she went to the patio door and alerted to the squirrels and chipmunks. Joyce now walks twice a day, which Lacey loves to take with her. Lacey is the center of attention. She and Joyce are very happy together. The rest of Lacey's life will be so blessed. Sandy gave her a great transition between the horrible first part of her life and what will be the comfortable, loving last part. Submitted by: Cheryl Bates - 8

9 Schedule of General Meetings and Club Activities Reference discussion STCGD Board Meeting Minutes dated January 27, 2007 and STCGD General Meeting Minutes dated January 27, STCGD General Meetings and Club Activities will be scheduled for the third weekend of each month alternating Saturdays and Sundays. However, STCGD may deviate from this schedule when it is deemed in the best interests of the Club and its members. Meeting & Activity Dates for 2011 are as follows: January 20 th, Thursday February 12 th, Saturday March 12 th, Saturday April 2 nd, Saturday April 9 th, Saturday or Sunday 10th May 7 th, Saturday or Saturday, 14 th Cancelled Olive Garden, Middletown PTBA 37 th Annual Specialty Annual Meeting June 18 th, Saturday or Sunday 19 th July August 13 th, Saturday or Sunday, 14th September 10 th, Saturday or Sunday, 11 th October 8 th, Saturday or Sunday, 9 th November 12 th, Saturday or Sunday 13 th December Dog Fest June 18 th & 19 th No General Meeting Winery Morrow Ohio Judge Selection Process begins Members to submit recommendations Review & approve judge recommendations No General Meeting Christmas Party Note: Dates for Picnic and Scottie Walk need to be determined. - 9