Vox Voyageur. Saving For The Future. Our hope for the. Thank You! Volume No. 29 Issue No. 4 September-October 2005

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1 Vox Voyageur Volume No. 29 Issue No. 4 September-October 2005 Saving For The Future By Ann Sunderman Our hope for the future is the ESSFTA Foundation DNA Bank, which is in the hands of Dr. Gary Johnson of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Johnson and his staff are isolating DNA from blood, tissue, or frozen semen samples submitted by owners or breeders. A submission to the DNA Project requires 10 ccs of whole blood from dogs or older puppies, docked newborn tail tips, tissue samples collected during surgery or when the dog passes away, or from two straws of frozen semen. Sending in newborn tail tips is a very simple process and because the breeder is already paying for the docking procedure, any additional cost is very minimal. The banked DNA will be used to search for genetic markers for health problems in our breed such as PRA and epilepsy. In the future the uses for the banked DNA are limitless. As research techniques become more advanced, the possibilities exist for genetic markers for other health problems and even certain characteristics such as scenting ability or temperament. Samples from healthy dogs are just as important to the research as samples from dogs with documented health issues. The cost for submitting a DNA sample to the University of Missouri is $ The fee is collected by the ESSFTA Foundation and forwarded to Dr. Johnson for storage and processing of the samples. A short health form, a five generation pedigree, AKC or CKC registration number, and the owner s name and address must accompany the DNA submissions to the University of Missouri. There is also a short form that goes to the ESSFTA Foundation. If samples are submitted from a litter of puppies, a litter name for each puppy should be included with each sample. Once the puppies are registered, the information needs to be sent to the project to update each puppy s file. Any pertinent health information on dogs in the DNA Bank should be updated as needed with the project. Things such as OFA numbers, CERF numbers, any other health clearances or any health problems should be reported to the DNA Bank for inclusion in their studies. You may contact Dr. Johnson s DNA Bank and Project Coordinator, Liz Hansen at HansenL@missouri. edu, phone , or write to her at 209A Connaway Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO The ESSFTA Web site, contains information on the DNA project and the necessary forms can be downloaded from there as well. Have you submitted samples from all of your Springers to the ESSFTA Foundation DNA Bank? Our breed s future is depending on it. Thank You! Thank you to everyone who donated all the lovely baskets for our Specialty Raffle. I m pleased to announce that we raised over $500 for the club. Also, a big thank you to Jo Magney George who Raffle-Sat so I could run my gals in obedience. You guys are the best! Thanks again. Kris Radermacher Raffle Chair Inside This Issue 1 Saving For Our Future 2 Board Report 3 Sanction Match 4 Jake s Bloat 5 Canine Flu/ Announcements 6-7 Club Results 8 New Arrivals

2 Board Report August 18, 2005 Old Business Treasurer s Report The club s treasury had $9, in it at that time. Of that amount, $2, was funds raised by the Trophy Committee for Specialty trophies. Congratulations The Board commended the Trophy Committee for a job well done. Cyndi Myhre chaired the 2005 TCVESSA Trophy Committee. The remainder of the 2005 Trophy Committee is Shirley Harford, Barbara Kroke, Patty Salzwedel and Ann Sunderman. TCVESSA members donated $1, to the trophy fund during Specialty Final details for the 2005 Specialties, including getting flowers for the photos and judges tables, the food for the Thursday show, judges transportation, stewards and the prize drawings were discussed. New Business 2006 Specialty Maryevelyn Monty will be the chairperson of our 2006 Specialty shows. The club has James Reynolds hired to judge our Friday show in The club has not hired a regular class judge for the Thursday show yet. Marcia Joslyn had been scheduled to judge sweepstakes in 2006 but filled in for the 2005 show TCVESSA Calendar The 2006 TCVESSA calendar is in process. There will be proofs available for viewing at the show and orders will be taken then. Sweepstakes Judges The Board set a policy of $75.00 or as negotiated for reimbursing sweepstakes judges. Title Ribbons The Board voted to give new title ribbons for obedience and rally at future shows. TCVESSA Yahoo Group A TCVESSA Yahoo group has been created called TCVESSA Announce. The Board voted to give the group a six-month trial period and then evaluate its merits. TCVESSA National Specialty The possibility of TCVESSA hosting a national specialty was discussed. The next available year is We need feedback from the membership to see if there s enough interest in pursuing this. Sanction Match We need a chair for our November match. Joan Beck was going to contact Jean Dockendorf to see if she s willing to chair the match. The next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2005, at Bakers Square, Richfield, MN. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Sunderman TCVESSA Club Secretary

3 TCVESSA Sanctioned B Match and Annual Fall General Membership Meeting Sunday, November 6, 2005 Obedience Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility Pre-Novice to follow regular classes Conformation 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18, BBE and Open Rally Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B $5 first entry, $3 second entry same dog Entries open at 12:00 noon Judging begins at 1:00 pm Tails Up Dog Training th Street West Lakeville, Minnesota Please bring a potluck dish to share Membership meeting will be held after the Match N 35W Dodd Blvd. Lakeville 215th St. W. (CR 70) Cedar Ave. Lakeville Blvd. W. Tails Up Dog Training

4 Jake s Bout With Bloat By Jon Pidde My Springer, Jake McGee II SH UDX3 WDX NA NAJ, almost died on Wednesday, August 3. It was the first day of our camping trip at Wild River State Park. After setting up camp, we decided to take a short walk to the St. Croix River to let the dogs go for a swim. My wife Sandy, Jake, Benson (my new 13-week-old puppy) and I headed for the river. The temperature was over 90 so I made sure the two dogs were drinking enough water. With Jake running ahead and Benson trying to keep up, it was a pleasant afternoon. When we arrived at the river Jake jumped in and Benson followed. I was paying so much attention to the puppy, I didn t notice that Jake was in trouble. Sandy said he looked a little funny. He came out of the water and was sitting on a sandbar with a little foam in the corner of his mouth. I started checking him all over, and his abdomen was noticeably swollen. His belly was very warm to the touch. Facts About Bloat Since Jake s bout with Bloat, I have been doing a research on Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) also called Torsion or Bloat. With the help of Dr. Joe Spoo ( com) I have found out the following. GDV is more common in large, deep-chested breeds like Akita, Great Dane, German Shephard, Irish Setter and Weimaraners. GDV is more common in dogs that are fed once a day and eat very fast, perhaps drinking a lot of water after eating. GDV is more common in dogs that exercise a lot after eating. GDV is more common in dogs with a fearful temperament and/ or dogs that are under stress. Between 35% and 50% of dogs with Bloat do not recover. If GDV is caught early, and the dog walks into the clinic, survival increases to 85-90%. Jake s Gastric Detorsion is a success! Without the Gastropexy, 80% of the dogs have another episode of Bloat within a couple of days. The cause of Bloat remains unknown, but the sooner it is diagonsed and fixed, the better the survival rate. Jon Pidde He started stretching and trying to throw up. I didn t know if he had gotten into something when I wasn t looking. I was thinking poison, heat stroke or something else. We immediately headed back to camp and stopped at a water fountain. I tried to cool Jake off by running water over him and cooling off his belly. His belly was now swollen to the size of a basketball. When we got to the car he didn t wait for a lift into the car but just jumped right in. Jake was doing a lot of moaning, lying down and getting up. He just couldn t get comfortable. With Jake having the dry heaves and in great distress, we headed for North Branch. That 15-minute trip seamed to last forever. Benson s breeder lives about a mile out of town so we headed straight to her house. At 5:25 p.m. we called the nearest veterinarian, the North Branch Veterinary Hospital, and told them we were on our way. The veterinarian, Dr. Jacobs, diagnosed Jake with Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) also called Torsion or Bloat. Bloat is a condition when, for some reason, a dog s stomach twists, cutting off the input and exit of the stomach. Dr. Jacobs took a couple of X-rays to confirm his diagnosis and recommended immediate surgery. To make matters worse, he wanted me to sign a release to allow Jake to be euthanized if his stomach looked like it was dying. We waited for about a half hour until we were told that the Gastric Detorsion was a success. They said they would call our breeder in an hour or so when the Gastropexy and closing was finished. (Gastric Detorsion is where a surgeon opens up the dog and, after releasing the pressure, spins the stomach back where it belongs. Gastropexy is sewing the stomach to the side cavity so it can t spin again. While inside the dog, the surgeon also inspects the organs for signs of dying tissue.) After an hour and a half, we received word that the surgery was done, everything looked good, and we should come back the next day. By 2:00 p.m. the next day, Jake had started eating and drinking, and we were able to take him home. We had to put Jake on a bland diet, feeding him five or six times a day. It took Jake two days to start pooping; in other words his digestive system didn t shut down. Jake is recovering nicely and looks forward to kicking a little puppy s (Benson s) butt.

5 Announcements Francie Nelson has been elected to the Board of Trustees of The Alan Emeney Foundation, the equivalent of the ESSFTA Foundation in Great Britain. She is the only foreign citizen to be so honored, and is expected to serve as principal liaison officer between the Springer foundations of the United States and the United Kingdom. She will be returning to England in November for the Championship Show and to continue the developing partnership with the UK and its Springers. Congratulations Francie! Upcomming Events Suzanne Clothier Seminar If Dogs Would Speak and the Integrated Approach October 22-23, 2005 Presented by: Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club Ixonia, Wisconsin Cost: 2-days $150 (includes refresments and lunch) 10/22 only $80 (includes refresments and lunch) 10/23 only $80 (includes refresments and lunch) Clicker Expo Over 45 courses covering everything from advanced agility skills to clicker class teaching November 4-6, 2005 Minneapolis, MN Cost: $ CLICK Performance Dog Seminar Structure & Movement What to look for in your next performance puppy Keeping your dog sound February 4-5, 2006 Animal Inn Indoor Training Center, Lake Elmo MN Cost: 2-day Working $185 2-day Audit $125 1-day Audit $75 Contagious Canine Flu Spreads new, highly contagious and sometimes deadly canine A flu is spreading in kennels and at dog tracks around the country. The virus, which scientists say mutated from an influenza strain that affects horses, has killed racing greyhounds in seven states (Florida, Massachusetts, Arizona, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Texas and Iowa) and has been found in shelters and pet shops in many places, including the New York suburbs, though the extent of its spread is unknown. Dr. Cynda Crawford, an immunologist at the University of Florida s College of Veterinary Medicine who is studying the virus, said that it is spread most easily where dogs were housed together but that it could also be passed on the street, in dog runs or even by a human transferring it from one dog to another. Kennel workers have carried the virus home with them, she said. How many dogs die from the virus is unclear, but scientists said the fatality rate is more than 1 percent and could be as high as 10 percent among puppies and older dogs. Dr. Crawford said that because dogs had no natural immunity to the virus, virtually every animal exposed would be infected. About 80 percent of dogs that are infected with the virus will develop symptoms. She added that the symptoms were often mistaken for kennel cough, a common canine illness that is caused by the bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria. Dr. Crawford said she was fielding calls from kennels and veterinarians across the country worried that they were having outbreaks. The hysteria out there is unbelievable, and the misinformation is incredible, said Dr. Ann E. Hohenhaus, chief of medicine at the Animal Medical Center in New York. Dr. Hohenhaus said she had heard of an alert from a Virginia dog club reporting rumors that 10,000 show dogs had died. We don t believe that s true, she said, adding that no dogs in her Manhattan hospital even had coughs. Dr. Donis of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) said that there was currently no vaccine for the canine flu. But he said one would be relatively easy to develop. The canine flu is less lethal than parvovirus, which typically kills puppies but can be prevented by routine vaccination. Edited from an ESSFTA announcement. Written by Donald G. McNeil Jr. and Carin Rubenstein

6 TCVESSA Club Member Results 1st Reminder: Please be sure you get any results you wish to be published in the next newsletter to the VOX Editor in a timely manner. Thank you. Am./Can. Ch. Sprucehaven Under Time NA NAJ NAP NJP, Charlie, owned by B.A. Breese, Mary Frisch & Sarah Salzwedel 7/2/05 Sioux Valley K.C., Vermillion, SD Charlie and Sarah Best Junior; BOS; 1st leg Rally Novice B 7/3/05 Sioux Valley K.C., Vermillion, SD 2nd leg Rally Novice B 7/15/05 Duluth K.C., Duluth, MN BOB 7/17/05 Duluth K.C., Duluth, MN BOS; Sarah and Charlie win Best Junior Handler AND qualify for the Eukanuba Nationals in January! 7/24/05 Paper City K.C., Wausau, WI BOB 8/13/05 Freeborn County K.C., Albert Lea, MN BOB 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty 3rd leg Rally Novice B **** AKC Rally Novice title earned **** 9/11/05 - Des Moines K.C. - 1st leg Advanced Rally Ch. Eldamar s Vinehill MacKenzie CDX CGC AX AXJ AXP AJP EACV OJCV EGCV TDIA, MacKenzie, owned by B.A. Breese: 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty 1st leg Rally Novice B 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty 2nd leg Rally Novice B, 2nd place 9/9/05 ESS Club of Greater Des Moines 3rd Novice Rally Leg, 2nd place **** AKC Novice Rally Titled Earned **** 9/10/05 Des Moines K.C. 1st leg Advanced Rally 9/11/05 Des Moines K.C. 2nd leg Advanced Rally Glenhurst s Sherwood Forest CD SH NA NAJ NAP NJP WD GCG TDI, Aspen, owned by Shirley A. Harford 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty Altered Performance Dog, 2nd Place; Shooting Dog, 2nd Place; Graduate Novice, 1st Place; 3rd leg, Rally Novice B **** AKC Rally Novice title earned **** 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty Altered Performance Dog, 2nd Place; Shooting Dog, 2nd Place; Graduate Novice, 1st Place; 1st leg Advanced Rally, 4th Place Topgun s Field Of Dreams WD, Rayne, owned by Shirley A. Harford 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty Shooting Bitch, 1st Place; Pre Novice, 1st Place 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty Shooting Bitch, 1st place; Pre-Novice, 2nd Place 8/28/05 Rice Creek Hunting Dog Club, Little Falls, MN 2nd leg Junior Hunter 9/10/05 MHSA, Glencoe, MN 3rd leg Junior Hunter 9/11/05 MHSA, Glencoe, MN 4th leg Junior Hunter **** AKC Junior Hunter title earned **** Lakeside Snicker Noodle CD MX MXJ Noodle, owned by Michelle Persian 1/7/05 Land O Lakes EX B STD, 2nd Place 1/22/05 GTCGRC EX B STD, 3rd Place 1/23/05 GTCGRC EX B STD, 4th Place 2/20/05 CACM EX B JWW, 3rd Place 3/4/05 TCOTC EX B STD, 10th MX LEG **** AKC Master Agility Excellent title earned **** 3/6/05 TCOTC EX B STD, 4th Place 3/19/05 DMOTC EX B JWW, 10th MXJ LEG ** AKC Master Excellent Jumpers W/ Weaves title earned ** 3/24/05 FMKC EX B STD, 2nd Place 4/29/05 Lincoln Obedience Club EX B STD, 2nd Place 5/13/05 Cambridge Kennel Club Novice A Obedience, 2nd Place, /15/05 Cambridge Kennel Club Novice A Obedience, 1st Place, 197 5/21/05 FMKC EX B STD, 2nd Place 6/18/05 CACM EX B STD, 4th Place 6/19/05 CACM EX B JWW, 4th Place 7/2/05 English Cocker Club EX B STD, 2nd Place 7/3/05 English Cocker Club EX B STD, 2nd Place 7/4/05 English Cocker Club EX B JWW, 3rd Place 7/9/05 SPDTC EX B STD, 4th Place 7/10/05 SPDTC EX B STD, 2nd Place, 20th Double Q 7/23/05 Nebraska Kennel Club EX B STD, 4th Place 7/24/05 Nebraska Kennel Club Novice A Obedience, 1st Place, /29/05 Sioux Falls K.C. EX B JWW, 4th Place 8/1/05 Sioux Falls K.C. EX B STD, 4th Place 8/13/05 Winnegamie Dog Club EX B STD, 1st Place 8/14/05 Winnegamie Dog Club EX B STD, 3rd Place 8/21/05 German Shepard Club of Wisconsin EX B STD, 2nd Place 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty Novice A Obedience, 1st Place 8/25/06 TCVESSA Specialty Rally Novice B, 2nd Place 9/2/05 Rochester Kennel Club EX B JWW, 4th Place 9/17/05 BOTC EX B STD, 3rd Place MACH UPDATE 65 Points to go! CH Cedarwood s Southern Exposure Jackson, owned and handled by Brenda Filipek 7/29/05 Sioux Falls K.C. 1st leg Novice Agility, 2nd place 8/25/06 TCVESSA Specialty Rally Advanced, 1st place 8/27/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. Novice A Agility, 2nd place, earned highest score in Novice Agiltiy Saturday 8/27/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. Novice Agility w/ Jumpers, 2nd place 8/28/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. Novice A Agility, 2nd place, earned highest score in Novice Agility Sunday Tagalong s Inheritance Darlene, owned by Sarah Kraft 9/10/05 Des Moines K.C. BOW, 4 pt. major 9/11/05 Des Moines K.C. WB, 2 pts. **** AKC Championship Titled Earned ****

7 DazyLuv Miss SweetPea CD, Sweetie, owned by Kris and Rick Radermacher 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty Veterans Obedience, 2nd Place; Graduate Novice, 2nd Place; Altered Performance Dog, 1st Place; 3rd leg Rally Novice B **** AKC Novice Rally Titled Earned **** 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty 1st leg Advanced Rally, 1st Place; Veterans Obedience, 2nd Place; Graduate Novice, 2nd Place; Altered Performance Dog, 1st Place Swedaro s Good Hearted Woman Waylon, Owned by Kris and Rick Radermacher 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty 2nd leg Rally Novice B, 4th Place; Brace Obedience, 1st Place; Pre-Novice, 2nd Place; 3rd leg Rally Novice B, 3rd Place **** AKC Rally Novice title earned **** 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty Brace Obedience, 1st Place; Pre-Novice, 1st Place Swedaro s On The Road Again Willie, Owned by Kris and Rick Radermacher 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty 2nd leg Rally Novice B; Brace Obedience, 1st Place; Pre-Novice, 3rd Place 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty Brace Obedience, 1st Place; Pre-Novice, 3rd Place; 3rd leg Rally Novice B, 1st Place **** AKC Rally Novice title earned **** Ch Wil-Orion s Obsession OA NAJ NAP NJP CGC TDI Tyler, owned by Jill M.Shirley and Janice L. Johnson 8/27/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. 3rd leg Rally Novice **** AKC Novice Rally Titled Earned **** Springbrooks Last Magic Act Kylee, Owned by Jill M. Shirley and Rebecca L. Hoskins 8/27/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. WB, 3 pt. major Cedarwood s Calypso Kobi, owned by Lynne Kaufman and Patricia Welch 7/3/05 Sioux Valley K.C. WD, BOW 5 pt. major 8/7/05 Coulee Kennel Club WD 8/8/05 Coulee Kennel Club WD 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty 1st leg Rally Novice 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty 2nd leg Rally Novice 8/27/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. RWD, Major 8/27/05 St.Croix Valley K.C. RWD, Major 9/10/05 Des Moines K.C. WD, 4 pt. major Cedarwood s Escada Rockin Rio Escada, owned by Patricia Welch & Jack Filipek 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty Best in Sweepstakes 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty Best in Sweepstakes 9/9/05 ESSC of Greater Des Moines Specialty BOS Sweepstakes 9/9/05 Des Moines K.C. Best Puppy, Puppy Group III Cedarwood s I Got you Babe Cher, owned by Ginnie Klein, Patricia Welch and Kristine Klein 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty WB, 5 pt. major Fox Hollow Brand New Day NA WD Kiera, owned by Ann Sunderman 08/06/05 Coulee Kennel Club, La Crosse, Wis. WB, BOW, BOS 08/07/05 Coulee Kennel Club, La Crosse, Wis. WB, BOW, BOS A/C CH Noshoni s Taylor Made VCD2 Taylor, owned by Sheila Koon 7/16/05 Dulth K.C. 3rd leg Open A obedience, 4th place **** AKC Companion Dog Excellent title earned **** 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty BOS Altered Performance Sweeps CH Ramblewood Crystal Clear CD SH MX MXJ WDX Brooke, owned by Tracy and Patty Salzwedel 7/24/05 Paper Cities Kennel Club, Wis. 2nd leg Novice B, 1st place, /6/05 Lacrosse, Wis. 3rd leg Novice B, 3rd place, **** AKC Companion Dog Titled Earned **** On the agility course Brooke has earned four more double Q s and 340 points toward her MACH. She is now taking time off to go to the whelping box and be mom for the next few months. OTCH Topguns Sweet Reward UDX MH MXP MJP RN WDX Kandee, owned by Tracy and Patty Salzwedel 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty qualified **** AKC Utility Dog Excellent 2 Title Earned **** 8/26/05 TCVESSA Specialty 3rd leg Rally Novice **** AKC Rally Novice Title Earned **** Topguns Yippee Kea Yeah Cowboy, owned by Tracy and Patty Salzwedel and Peter Vesses 9/11/05 Des Moines K.C. WD, BOW, 3 pt. major A/C International CH Cymbeline s Anticipation JH, owned by Karen Larson 8/25/05 TCVESSA Specialty 1st leg Novice B, 2nd place 9/24/05 Anoka County K.C. 2nd leg Novice B 9/25/05 Anoka County K.C. 3rd leg Novice B **** AKC Companion Dog Title Earned **** Dansen s Miss Congenialty Mariah, owned by Karen Larsen 9/16/05 Thunder Bay K.C., Thunder Bay, Canada BOB Winners Bitch, 2 pts. Ch. Cedarwood s Attraction Katie, owned by Patricia Welch & Jack Filipek 9/9/05 ESSC of Greater Des Moines Specialty BOS, Veterans Class

8 New Arrivals Name: Benson aka: Benson McGee By Venetian Blazin Royalty out of Trailing Keasha Born: May 6th, 2005 Arrived home: July 8, 2005 Name: Clover aka: Hirdler Hill Ring of Clover Royale By Venetian Blazin Royalty out of Venetian Rhea Queen of the Rings Weight: 10 ¼ lbs. Owned by Jon and Sandy Pidde Born: May 10th, 2005 Arrived home: July 7, 2005 Weight: 8 lbs. Owned by Steve and Julie Wilson