G.S.Paws online. Ch. Firepoint Lucky in Love FDJ Valentine. (Ch. Malhaven Legend in His Time RN x Ch. Firepoint Lady of the Lake RN)

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1 G.S.Paws online Jul/Aug 2012 Visit us on Facebook Ch. Firepoint Lucky in Love FDJ Valentine (Ch. Malhaven Legend in His Time RN x Ch. Firepoint Lady of the Lake RN) ~ Best of Breed ~ Group 4 ~ Best Field Dog in Group ~ Westwinds Sporting Dog Specialty Thank you, Judge Frank Kane August 3, 2012 Breeder/Owner/Handled: Janna Jackson & Jassen Jackman

2 Page 2 Western Regional Specialty By Janna Jackson On Sunday, August 5, 2012 the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada was very pleased to host a Western Regional Specialty. The specialty held in conjunction with Canada's largest outdoor show, Alberta Kennel Club, was at the spectacular venue of Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta. Spruce Meadows is an internationally renowned equestrian facility that is known for hosting premier outdoor show jumping events, such as the Spruce Meadows Masters and the National. The grounds are simply gorgeous, with the large grassy International Ring as the site for the dog show. In addition to the lovely venue, the weekend had wonderful weather in the form of those famous Alberta blue skies and excellent judging at the Westwinds Sporting Dog Specialty held on Friday and at the three all breed shows hosted by AKC on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. BISS Ch Shotshell Indiana Jones FD B: Diane Nowlan & Terry Hoge O/H: Bill Jenkinson

3 Page 3 The ring that was assigned to the GSP Specialty was large and the grass was plush. It was a treat to have such a lovely big ring for our sporting dogs. Thank you to Kate Dowson for working so hard at having the banner printed and ready for the show. It made a lovely addition to the ring decorations. Thank you to Sandra and Dale Schindel (Featherquest Perm. Reg d) for their generous donation of the ring markers in memory of their boy Cairo (Ch. Featherquest In Cairo FD). Their ring markers are donated to the raffle at the specialty dinner and are a hotly contested prize. Everyone who is lucky enough to get a Schindel Original treasures it. Malhaven Fire On The Dance Floor FDJ Best in Juvenile Sweepstakes B: Karen Ibbitson & Angel Wagner O: Karen Ibbitson & Kate Dowson H: Lisa Hubenig The specialty began with Juvenile Sweepstakes which were judged by Mrs. Judith Brown (Sassenach Gordon Setters). Our chief ring steward was Mrs. Sheena Malone. Mrs. Malone did a great job. Mrs. Brown chose Malhaven Fire On The Dance Floor FDJ (B: Karen Ibbitson & Angel Wager, O: Karen Ibbitson & Kate Dowson) as her Best in Juvenile Sweepstakes. Ch. Pipedream Calamity Jane (B/O/H: Angel Wagner) was her Best of Opposite in Juvenile Sweepstakes. In the Veteran Sweepstakes, Mrs. Brown chose Ch. Bianca's Colossus of Rhodes CD, RN (B/H: Mary Ellen Whyte, O: Karen Ibbitson) as her Best in Veteran Sweeps and Ch. Navigator Kittyhawke FDJ, RN, TT (B: Janice Whatmore O/H: Janna Jackson & Jassen Jackman) as her Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes. The veterans were very happy to be out, strutting their stuff, and I am pleased to report that they received a rousing round of applause.

4 Page 4 The Specialty Show was judged by Mrs. Wendy Maisey (Dawnaquinn Cavaliers and Dobermans). In addition to being a breeder of Cavaliers, Mrs. Maisey is also the Alberta CKC representative. The specialty was very well supported with 29 GSPs moving through the ring. Mrs. Maisey chose Artus Von Der Riverfields (B: Jeff Martin, O/H: Edie Stelkovics) as Winners Male. Veteran Male was BISS Ch. Shotshell Indiana Jones FD (B: Diane Nowlan & Terry Hoge, O/H: Bill Jenkinson). Winners Bitch/Best of Winners was Malhaven Pipedream Heartlight (B/O/H: Karen Ibbitson & Angel Wagner). Veteran Female was Am/Can Ch. Bianca's Infinate Beauty JH, Am/Can RA, CD (B/O/H: Mary Ellen Whyte). In the end, Mrs. Maisey would go with her Veteran Male as the Best in Specialty Show, BISS Ch. Shotshell Indiana Jones FD. This was Indy's 2nd Specialty Best in Show. He won the National Specialty Show in In addition to being the BISS, Indy also took home the prizes for Best Canadian Bred in Specialty and Best Field Dog in Specialty. For Best of Opposite Sex in Specialty, Mrs. Maisey chose her Winners Bitch/ Best of Winners, Malhaven Pipedream Heartlight. This win finished Dazzle's championship. Malhaven Pipedream Heartlight BOS & BW/WB in Specialty B/O/H: Karen Ibbitson & Angel Wagner Edie and Artu and Lisa Hubenig handling Rudy for WD Sandra Schindel showing Ch. Featherquest One For the Money FDX (Raesa) Bill Jenkinson and Wylie

5 Page 5 Other prizes awarded were: Award of Merit 1: Am/Can Ch. Bianca's Reason to Dream Am/Can RA, CD (B/O/H: Mary Ellen Whyte) Award of Merit 2: Ch. Pipedream's Babe is Adored (B: Angel Wagner, O: Thomas & Katie McFadden) Reserve Winners Dog: Malhaven Fire On The Dance Floor FDJ (B: Karen Ibbitson & Angel Wagner, O: Kate Dowson & Karen Ibbitson) Reserve Winners Bitch: Estate s Paparazzi (B: Louise Baldock & Nancibeth Koutstaal, O: Karen Ibbitson) Best Brace: Ch. Pipedream's Annie Oakley Am/Can CD, RA, FDJ, CGN and Ch. Pipedream's Bless The Broken Road (B/O/H: Angel Wagner) Best Stud Dog & Get: Ch. Malhaven Legend In His Time RN (B: Karen Ibbitson, O: Angel Wagner) Best Brood Bitch & Progeny: Ch. Pipedream's Annie Oakley Am/Can CD, RA, FDJ, CGN (B/O: Angel Wagner) Best Field Bitch: Ch. Firepoint Lucky In Love FDJ (B/O/H: Janna Jackson & Jassen Jackman) Best of Breed Altered: Ch. Fourdiamonds The Next Paige CD (B/O/H: Cheryl and Larry Johnstone) And proving that GSP s aren t just good looking dogs, we are very proud to say that Obedience and Rally Obedience was well supported. High Scoring GSP in Obedience: Ch. Fourdiamonds Pied Piper CD (B/O/H: Cheryl and Larry Johnstone) High Scoring GSP in Rally Obedience: Ch. Fourdiamonds Skye s the Limit CD (B/O/H: Cheryl and Larry Johnstone) Congratulations to everyone. After the Specialty Show, a dinner and fund raising raffle was held back at the camping area. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Kate Dowson for her superb cooking. Dinner was delicious and the fund raiser was a great success. Through the generous support of all attendees, we were able to raise $663 to help offset the costs of future events. Thank you so much to Sarah Thorsteinson. You were a perfect Vanna White and your help during the raffle was very much appreciated. Special recognition goes out to Paul Urish and Gail Wilson who travelled from Manitoba to attend the specialty. Their boy, BIS Can GCh. Am Ch. Parador Talisman RN, CGN (B: Janet Atkinson, H: Paul Urish) took a Group 3 on Sunday and a Group 1 on Monday at the AKC Show. It was wonderful to get to meet you and your lovely daughter. Congratulations on your placements.

6 Page 6 Thank you to everyone who donated prizes, money, time and energy to make the Western Regional Specialty Show a success. You should all be very proud of yourselves and your efforts. Our "little" regional show was better attended and supported than some of the National Specialty Shows held the same weekend. Front Row: Parador Talisman (Talis) - Paul Urish Pipedream Braveheart Navigator (Wylie) - Bill Jenkinson Firepoint Making My Own Luck (Chance) - Pat Kopec 2nd Row: Bianca s Reason to Dream (Tessa) - Mary Ellen Whyte Bluegrass A Star is Born (Barbie) - Ash Olfield Firepoint Lucky In Love (Valentine) - Janna Jackson Fourdiamonds Skye s The Limit (Skye) - Cheryl Johnstone For more pictures please visit the club s Facebook page and go to albums.

7 Page 7 Calgary Field Dog Tests By Janna Jackson On August, 7, in conjunction with the GSPCC Regional Specialty Show and the Irish Setter Club of Canada National Specialty Show, 2 Field Dog Tests were held on the beautiful Siksika Nation just outside of Calgary. Field Test Chairman, Edie Stelkovics and Field Test Secretary, Manette Jones headed up an organizing committee comprised of Karen Ibbitson, Kate Dowson and Janna Jackson. The expansive grounds allowed the two tests to be run simultaneously and as a result, 17 FDJ and 3 FD dogs ran in the GSPCC Field Test. Three dogs were fortunate to finish their FDJ title at the GSPCC test and were moved up so that in the ISCC Field Test, 14 FDJ dogs and 6 FD dogs completed runs. All told, there were 10 new titles completed at the 2 events, 5 at the GSPCC event and 5 at the ISCC event. Our prize coordinator, Karen Ibbitson, provided towels embroidered with ISCC or GSPCC to each of the new title earners. The high scoring GSP in the GSPCC event was Brooke, owner/handled by Devin Werewka. The high scoring Irish Setter in the ISCC event was Hanna, breeder/owner/handled by Manette Jones. Brooke and Hanna each received a fluffy dog bed and hunting collar for their efforts. Her qualifying score also meant that Hanna received the Irish Setter Club of Canada Versatility Award that was offered in conjunction with their National Specialty Show. Special recognition also goes to Artu, owner/handled by Edie Stelkovics who completed his FD title. Congratulations to all the dogs and their handlers who received qualifying score and new titles. Thank yous go out to the following volunteers. This event could not have been a success without you. Larry Konschuh, Leslie Andreas, Harvey Linville, Glenn Webber and Dale Schindel for judging. Lee Magnuson for being the camp marshal and getting everyone to the line on time. A challenge at the best of times, even harder with 2 courses being run at the same time!!!! Kate Dowson for coordinating and cooking breakfast and lunch. Brian Dowson for coming out and bird planting with his quad. Bill Jenkinson, Jassen Jackman and Devin Werewka for gunning at the FD events. Cheryl Johnstone for coming out and helping with the cooking and event management. Edie Stelkovics for finding such great grounds and being the event chairman. Manette Jones for being the event secretary and providing the second quad for bird planting. Karen Ibbitson for being the prize coordinator. High Scoring GSP Brooke with Devin and Judge Dale Schindel

8 Page 8 Kate Dowson and Rudy with his Field Dog Junior title rosette (pictured with Lisa Hubenig) Edie and Artu with Judge Larry Konschuh The GSPCC Qualifiers from L-R: Brooke Devin - Werewka, Hektor - Ryan Jones, Smokey Leslie Andreas, Indy -??? O Connor, Willow Jason Haffner - with Judges Dale Schindel & Glenn Webber The ISCC Qualifiers from L-R: Chance Janna Jackson, Hektor Ryan Jones Artu - Edie Stelkovics, Hanna Manette Jones, Smokey Leslie Andreas Tikka Jason Haffner with Judge Larry Konschuh

9 Ch. Firepoint Making My Own Luck FDJ Chance (Ch. Malhaven Legend in His Time RN x Ch. Firepoint Lady of the Lake RN) Pictured finishing his FDJ with a score of 98/100 at the combined GSPCC- ISCC Field Test held in conjunction with the Regional Specialty. Thank you, Judge Larry Konschuh August 7, 2012 Breeder/Owner/Handled: Janna Jackson & Jassen Jackman

10 Page CKC FIELD EVENTS TESTS (2) & TRIALS (1) October 3 8, 2012 MERRITT, BC BC All Breed Pointer Club Maxine Moinier (250) TESTS (2) OCTOBER 13-14, 2012 ZEPHYR, ON Brittany Spaniel Club of Ontario Vicki Whitmell 2013 CKC FIELD EVENTS TEST (1) & TRIALS (2) APRIL 5-7, 2013 NANOOSE BAY, BC Vancouver Island Pointing Dog Club Margaret Lehmann (250) TESTS (4) MAY 4-6, 2013 NORWOOD, ON Ontario All Pointing Breed Field Dog Club Doris Morrison (705) TESTS (3) MAY 18-19, 2013 Grand Valley, ON German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada Maria Foster (905) CH Topthat s I m Sexy N I Know It Mickey GSPCC Nationals 2013 Long Sault, ON AUG It s time to start planning our next National Specialty. Anyone interested in being on the Nationals committee, please Heather at nuthatchkennels@gmail.com You do not have to be a resident of Ontario to be on the committee and everyone is welcome. We d like to get started as soon as possible, so please Heather by Nov. 15, 2012! Looking forward to working with you to plan a great event!

11 Page 11 Notice: Membership Renewals Due January 31st Upcoming Club Events November 24, ON Regional Specialty Show May 18-19, ON FD Tests August ON National Specialty Show WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Dr. Ulrich von Hagen & Dr. Tracy Demmons, Nova Scotia Newsletter Ad Deadlines: January-March - By January 31 April-June - By April 30 July-September - By July 31 Oct-December - By October Advertising Rates: Cover $35 Full Page $25 Half Page $15 The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada Board President Maxine Moinier, Sidney, BC V8L 3Z4 - Tel: hunterspridegsp@shaw.ca Vice President Tammy Parris, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0 Tel: topthatgsp@yahoo.ca Treasurer Barbara Taws, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4W1 - Tel: barb@sunupgsp.com Secretary Maria Foster, Hamilton, ON L9A 3M7 Tel: aspenglow@sympatico.ca Director - QC François Bernier, Gatineau, QC J9A 2Z2 - Tel: bajnok@videotron.ca Director - Maritimes Karen Walsh, Emyvale, PEI - Tel: karencwalsh@yahoo.ca Director - ON Nancibeth Koutstaal, Harley, ON N0E 1E0 - Tel: bethgsp@yahoo.com Director - BC Kathy Brennan, Brackendale, BC V0N 1H0 - Tel: ardog@telus.net Director - Prairies Diane Nowlan, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0S6 - Tel: shotshell@sasktel.net Director - Prairies Stephen Short, Airdrie, AB T4B 2A4 - Tel: sshort@efirehose.net Director - Prairies Angel Wagner, Galahad, AB T0B 1R0 - Tel: wagner01@telus.net Field Chair Arwen Dabb, Airdrie, AB T4B 2A4 - Tel: adabb@telus.net Show Chair Janna Jackson, AB Tel: jannajackson18@hotmail.com Official publication of The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Canada -