March June 2012 MHGRC Goals: 1. Encourage and promote the breeding of pure-bred Golden Retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. 2. Urge members and breeders to accent the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Golden Retrievers shall be judged. 3. Do all in our power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, agility trials, hunt tests and field trials. 4. Conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, agility trials, and field trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club. Next Meeting September 21 st At Training with Grace See details on page 5 Calendar of Events September 21, 2012 Membership meeting and program. See details on page 5. November 16, 2012 Membership meeting. Details to be announced. December, 2012 Holiday Party still under discussion! Table of Contents Pg 2-3 President s Corner Pg 4 Meeting Notes of Interest Pg 5 Next Meeting Details Pg 5a Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR.) Update Pg 6 GRRR Golden Gala Event Diamonds in the Ruff Information Pg 7 Field Report Pg 8-10 Obedience & Rally Report Pg 11 Agility Report Pg 12-13 Conformation Report Pg 14 MHGRC Officers & Club Information Next Submission Deadline: August 15 th Please submit event information to your Reps and other submissions to Kathy at stars@frii.com
President s Corner Surprise! We are back to having communication within the club! This special issue of Gold Diggings is compliments of new member, Cynthia Schmidt, who is very long on the computer skills I lack. After this edition, Kathy Bourland has kindly listened to our plaintive pleas and will serve as editor of our club newsletter. Thanks to both of these talented ladies for stepping up when we need help! On August 4, Steve and Chris Johnson invited the club to their corner of paradise for a picnic. The people had fun and ate well but the DOGS had the best time! It always thrills me to see many goldens running and playing with no signs of aggression or unease. We probably had 25 dogs of all ages and persuasions and they had a wonderful time swimming and diving and running and retrieving. I ll bet they all slept well and had great doggie dreams. Thanks Steve and Chris for an enjoyable day! At the picnic, arms were twisted and Maureen Murphy and Kathy Winch volunteered to assemble a Colorado club basket for the host club to auction at the National. If you have any Colorado themed items you would like to donate, notify Maureen or Kathy. Not to be outdone by his volunteering bride, Keith Winch has agreed to fill the Board vacancy as Field Rep. Our thanks go to Keith for stepping in at almost the last minute to rescue this year s Hunt Test. Just the sound of his name has inspired another huge entry at the Master level of our Hunt Test. Ah, the magic of Keith!!! During the picnic, we held a brief business meeting primarily for the purpose of discussing/explaining the concept of back-to-back specialties (2 days in a row for the uninitiated). Barb sent out the report of the Committee that was formed to investigate this issue. Club members have been bitching (dare I say it that way?) about our Independent Specialty show being held on a Monday after the Flatirons shows in June. The Committee explored various options and the one that appeared to be most workable was for MHGRC to hold their shows before the August Greeley KC shows. Anne and Barb have made several trips to Island Grove to meet with GKC show people to discuss the facilities. After deliberation, it was our recommendation that we combine with Greeley for a year or two to see if this meets with greater approval (less bitching) from our membership. After discussion, the members present voted to approve this plan of action. So, MHGRC will talk again with GKC to firm up plans for next August. We will have volunteers to serve as Show Chairs but, for 2013 only, Anne and Barb will select the judges for these two shows to avoid any appearance of partiality. MHGRC should, in the near future, form a task force to establish the ground rules for Judges Selection for MHGRC events. 2
President s Corner- continued In the past, the Show Chair has always selected the conformation judge for the event but this approach hasn t been without controversy. After some particularly unpleasant snarking at our last specialty, it is time to re-examine the methods used! But for now it seems to me (personal comment) that if you don t trust the integrity and knowledge of the judges selected, don t enter! Save me the pain of listening to your petty concerns! While we have expended considerable effort in listening to member thoughts on the concept of back-to-back shows, I want to point out in advance that unless people begin stepping up to serve as MHGRC Officers and Board Members, all these discussions are for nothing. This year Barb Branstad is stepping down as V-P and the NC is going to try to find someone to serve in that capacity for the next year and then take over as President the following year. It appears that we will also need a Secretary and Conformation Representative for the coming year. These are important positions and the club needs help. Otherwise, if there are no officers then there is no club and that means no shows, agility trials or hunt events in the name of MHGRC. My term ends in 2013 and if there are no volunteers, the club goes away. This is when you will figure out that Anne and Barb have taken the treasury and gone to pursue their dream - being rhythmic gymnasts in Belarus. Our next club meeting will be Friday, September 21 at Training with Grace Center located at the Meadowlark Hills Shopping Center, W. 6 th and Garrison St, in Lakewood. This beautiful facility is next to the Szechuan Chinese Restaurant SE corner of the intersection. We have the use of the building from 5 until whenever we quit talking! If you would like to bring dogs and train prior to the meeting, just let me know. All types of equipment will be available. Between the training session and the meeting which will start at 7, the club will bring in some Chinese munchies from the restaurant next door. Training, eating and talking will be the order of the evening. Our program will be FitPAWS - stressing exercises for conditioning any canine with an emphasis on our performance dogs! I must apologize for the non-existence of the newsletter for the past couple of months. The fault is mine for not acting more quickly to remedy a situation and then the attached articles sat in my computer for a few additional weeks while I dithered hopelessly. Those of you who know Kathy Bourland are aware that she will rescue us from this unfortunate situation. Anne Shannon 3
Meeting Minutes Selected Notes In lieu of official Meeting Minutes, below are selected notes from various meetings Maureen Murphy and Kathy Winch volunteered to assemble a Colorado club basket for the host club to auction at the National. If you have any Colorado themed items you would like to donate, notify Maureen or Kathy. Keith Winch has agreed to fill the Board vacancy as Field Rep. The membership voted on the issue of holding of back-to-back specialties. It was agreed by vote that MHGRC will hold their shows before the August Greeley KC shows. Going forward, we will combine with Greeley for a year or two and evaluate if this meets our club needs. It was recommended that MHGRC should, in the near future, form a task force to establish the ground rules for Judges Selection for MHGRC events. It was announced that Barb Branstad will be stepping down as Vice President of MHGRC at the end of her term this year. Thanks Barb, for all your hard work! We already know we will need volunteers to fill several roles for MHGRC for the upcoming term: Vice President, Secretary and Conformation Rep. Anne also announced that 2013 will be her last year serving as President. Thanks Anne, for continuing on for one more year! MHGRC members we need to be thinking about who will fill these shoes come next year. Kathy Bourland has kindly volunteered to serve as editor of our club newsletter. 4
Next Meeting September 21st Location: At the Training with Grace Center, located at the Meadowlark Hills Shopping Center, W. 6 th and Garrison St, in Lakewood. This beautiful facility is next to the Szechuan Chinese Restaurant the SE corner of the intersection. Time(s): The official membership meeting will start at 7:00. BUT, we have use of the building starting at 5:00 if you wish to come early and train. This building is beautiful - fully matted and brightly lit. Chinese food! (appetizers/munchies) from the restaurant next door before the official meeting starts! If you would like to bring dogs and train prior to the meeting, just let Anne know. All types of equipment will be available. Training, eating and talking will be the order of the evening. Our program will be FitPAWS - stressing exercises for conditioning any canine with an emphasis on our performance dogs! FitPAWS Training With Grace is happy to offer Crossfit Canines 101 - Intro it FitPAWS run by Jerrod Fassler. Classes are going great. Everyone is having fun--even the people. :) In this 6 week fitness course, we will show you exercises for the conditioning of ANY canine. Get your dog in the best mental and physical shape with FitPAWS Canine Conditioning equipment! Great for athlete/performance dogs! Put years on your dog's life by building a stronger canine and prevent injuries! Benefits of class include: Building a strong core, helping stabilize weak areas, improves balance, coordination, body awareness, reaction time, flexibility, and helps build confidence! Week one is class orientation (No dogs). More information about FitPAWS products can be found at balldynamics.com For more information visit www.trainingwithgrace.com 5
Erik and I visited Phoebe's Place for their Spring Open House. This group has done a fantastic job of organizing AND buying this beautiful facility. - Anne
The GRRR Golden Gala on 8/25! Help support Golden Retriever Rescue! The Gala will be held on August 25 th RSVP is required ASAP. Due to our delayed newsletter, we may be a little late, but contact them anyway, I m sure they d love more attendees! 6
Reporting from the Field Congratulations to all! Becksgold Racing in the Rain, CD,TDX,RA,JH,WC (Whicker/Shaw) Enzo finished his JH and earned his first SH leg at the FCRC in May. He then earned his 2nd and 3rd SH legs at the CFRC and Pikes Peak RC. Mirasol OzZ s Got A Hidden Magenta, WC, JH (C & S Johnson) OzZ finished his JH at the LRC of Albuquerque on 4/29/12 Bridgeton Writers Romance, CDX,RE,JH,WC (Stranahan/von Barby) Romi passed both CFRC tests on 5/28 and 5/29 to finish her JH SHR Starz SerenDipity, JH (Bourland) Handler: Ron Beck Sara finished her SHR at the Southern CO HRC test and her JH on May 5 at the FCRC test. Hunters Trace Houserockn Rug CD,MH,RN, (R. Beck) Johnnie earned his membership into the HRC 500 pt. club at the Hidden Pines HRA test early June. He is the first HRCH/MH in WY and still, I think, is the only Golden. He is also the first dog in WY to get into the 500 pt. club, I believe. Becksgold Rev R Up @ Elysian, CDX,TD,MH,WCX (von Barby) Jiffy is a new Master Hunter @ 2 yrs. old! She got her 3rd leg at FCRC, 4th leg at Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to keithbwinch@msn.com 7
Obedience and Rally Happy springtime everyone! My name is Monica Keracik and I am the obedience representative for 2012. I have been a proud member of the MHGRC since September 2008. I got my first Golden, Princess Corona II (Corona), in February 2008, and we have been working very diligently doing obedience and rally. She currently has her CD and RAE and we are now training for her CDX and UD. She is also a registered therapy dog and we have visited patients in the Medical Center of Aurora, children with special needs at the University of Denver Night Owls Respite Program, students at the Aurora Academy Charter School, and children at the immunization clinics in the Denver area. Corona is a very sweet and smart girl and I am very proud of her and her accomplishments! In July 2011, I got my second Golden, High Country s Tally Ho Tebow (Tebow). He is currently 10 months old and I have been doing competitive obedience training with him since he was 8 weeks old. He just recently passed his CGC test on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 9 months old and I am planning to do therapy dog work with him soon. Tebow is a very handsome and smart boy and I anticipate great achievements with him! The March 2012 obedience/rally specialty fun match was a big success and lots of fun! My husband and I enjoyed helping set up and take down the rings, stewarding in the obedience rings and taking photographs of the event. Plus I still had plenty of time to work everything I wanted to with my own two dogs! Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to monica.keracik@yahoo.com For the remainder of 2012, we are looking forward to the independent specialty on June 4 th as well as the all-breed fun match in December. Volunteering at these events is worthwhile and rewarding and a great way to support our club. 8
Obedience and Rally March-April Brags! The following two rally brags were inadvertently left out of the January/February Newsletter, so here they are: 1. Jan Owen and Claire Caro s Wingwatcher Bridge to HisTory RN, JH, WC earned his Rally Novice title. Merger placed first with a score of 99/100 on November 17, 2011 at Palo Verde GRC and then placed first again with a repeat score of 99/100 on November 19, 2011 at Tucson KC. 2. Kathy Neville s UCD, URO3 Goldenbear s Ever Wild Jezebel ASCA CD, CDX, RAE, CGC earned her UKC URO3 (equivalent to AKC Rally Excellent) title at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. On Saturday, December 3, 2011, Jezz won the blue ribbon in her URO3-B class with a score of 98/100. Then, Sunday, December 4, 2011, Jezz again placed first in her URO3-B class with a score of 99/100 and earned the High in Trial (Rally) rosette. We have seven March - April brags: 1. Sue and Lloyd Patterson s Aspen Gold's Beau Jest RN, WC, CGC passed his CGC test on Saturday, March 18, 2012. Beau was one of two dogs out of nine dogs that passed. 2. Sandy Whicker and Laurel Shaw s Becksgold Racing in the Rain CD, RA, TDX, WC earned his RA at the Longs Peak Obedience trial, TDX at the Poodle test in February 2012, and CD at the Scottsbluff Kennel Club show at the end of March 2012. 3. Francie Pusateri s Crystal Glen Mystical Morgana Joi RE received her RE on April 1, 2012 at the Scottsbluff Kennel Club show. Morgan finished in three days with two 1st placements and one 2nd placement. 4. Laurie and Dave Ingram s Fly n Paws Long May You Run RN BN earned his Beginner Novice B title and Novice B 1 st leg on April 13, 2012 at the Collie Club of Colorado specialty obedience trial. Becker finished his BN B title coming in 1 st place and Novice B 1 st leg with a 1 st placement along with High in Trial! 5. Jeanne von Barby s Becksgold Rev R Up @ Elysian, CD, TD, SH, WCX earned her 1 st leg in Open A on April 13, 2012 at the Collie Club of Colorado specialty obedience trial. This was Jiffy s first try and she finished in 1 st place! 6. Jeanne von Barby s Elysian s Beano Other, UD, TD, MH, RA, WCX (Toot) finished in 1 st place in Open B on April 13, 2012 at the Collie Club of Colorado specialty obedience trial. 7. Nancy Ego and Anne Bissette s Int Ch Ellyest Knight's Fee UD RE SH WCX VC CCA Can WC earned his Rally Excellent title on April 15, 2012 at the Terry-All Kennel Club. Harry finished in 4 th place. Thank you and good luck to everyone in the upcoming trials! Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to monica.keracik@yahoo.com 9
Obedience and Rally May-June Brags! We have quite a few brags for May and June! 1. Laurie and Dave Ingram s Fly n Paws Long May You Run CD RN won 1 st place in obtaining his Novice B 2 nd and 3rd legs AND obtained High in Trial and received his new CD title at the MSDTC obedience trial on May 5-6, 2012. Also, at the same trial, Becker won 1 st place at Wild Card Novice. In addition, Becker received 1 st place in an extra leg of Novice B AND obtained his 1 st leg of Grad Novice coming in 1 st place at the Collie Club of Colorado obedience trial on June 1, 2012. 2. Jeanne von Barby s Becksgold Rev R Up @ Elysian CDX MH TD WCX (Jiffy) won 1 st place in obtaining her 2 nd leg in Open A on June 1, 2012 at the Collie Club of Colorado obedience trial. Jiffy won 1 st place in receiving her CDX title on June 3, 2012 at the Flatirons Kennel Club obedience trial. 3. Kay Walker s Farm Fresh BR's She's a Little Racie CDX RN (Racie) won 1 st place and received High in Trial in Open B at the MHGRC Specialty on June 4, 2012. 4. Warren Frizell s Boomer won 1 st place in his 3 rd leg of Utility A earning a new UD title at the MSDTC obedience trial on May 5-6, 2012. 5. Margie Jackson s Sunny tried Versatility for the first time and won both days at the MSDTC obedience trial on May 5-6, 2012. 6. Sandy Whicker and Laurel Shaw s Becksgold Racing in the Rain CD RA TDX WC (Enzo) finished his junior title and also acquired his first senior leg at the MSDTC obedience trial on May 5-6, 2012. 7. Paul and Linda Stranahan s Bridgeton Writers Romance CD RA JH won 1 st place in obtaining her 2 nd CDX leg AND won 1 st place with a perfect score of 100 points earning her Rally Advanced title at the MSDTC obedience trial on May 6, 2012. In addition, Romi placed 2 nd in obtaining her 1 st Rally Excellent leg at the Collie Club of Colorado obedience trial on June 1, 2012. 8. Nancy Ego and Anne Bissette s Int Ch Ellyest Knight's Fee UD RE VER SH WCX VC CCA Can WC (Harry) finished his Versatility title at the MHGRC Specialty on June 4, 2012. Thank you and good luck to everyone in the upcoming trials! Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to monica.keracik@yahoo.com 10
Agility Brags! Laurie & Dave Ingram Fly'n Paws Long May You Run BN CD RN / Becker May 26-28, 2012 Vizsla/Cairn Agility Trial Nov B Std - 1st 2 legs (1st place x 2) Nov B JWW - 1st leg (2nd place) June 4, 2012 MHGRC Specialty Nov B Std - 3rd leg, new title (2nd place) Nov B JWW - 2nd leg (1st place) Our biggest challenge is Becker's speed & my lack of same! Bonnie Thompson Registered Name: Golden Touch Canyons of Freedom MXP 2, MJP 2,OFP "ECHO" Warren Frizell Morninglo RckyMtn Whistle Stop CDX, RN, MH, MX, MXJ, XF, WCX May 11, 2012 Western Colorado Agility Club Grand Junction, CO New MACH!! DATE: 6/4/12 MHGRC Specialty REG NAME OF DOG + CALL NAME: Golden Touch Canyons of Freedom " ECHO" Preferred JWW Excellent B 1st Place 7 PACH points Preferred FAST Open 1st Place finishing his OPEN FAST Title DATE: 6/9/12 Front Range Agility Assoc.Of Denver Excellent B Preferred 4 th Place Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to Laura Gillice at pawtastictouch@comcast.net 11
Conformation Brags! 10/24/11 - Kathy Bourland Del Valle Dog Club Of Livermore Starz American Diplomat WC TJ RWD 4 pt major 1/27/2012 - Terri Anderson Baton Rouge KC Doolin-River's Tullamore Dew "Tulo" RWD Major! 11/20/11 - Kathy Bourland Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club Starz American Diplomat WC TJ major RWD 1/29/2012 - Terri Anderson Alexandria KC Doolin-River's Tullamore Dew "Tulo" RWD Major! Date: 2/4/12 - Kathy Bourland Sahuaro State Kennel Club Starz American Diplomat WC TJ WD major Goldens Only Match Special gratitude to Judge Richard Gray for his careful attention and fine efforts at our Goldens Only Match, which funds our annual Tracy & John Bisette Memorial Scholarship to a freshman year veterinary student at CSU Relay's Grand Slam "Swing" Pam Hoffman and Lauren Relay Best Puppy Bitch "Prime" Cheryl Camarata Best Puppy Dog "Speedo" Owned by Larry Best Adult Dog "Jasmine" owned by Judy Best Adult Bitch February 17, 2012 - Jan Owen & Claire Caro Plum Creek KC Wingwatcher Get Down Tonight, CD, WC "Disco" RWD February 17, 2012 - Plum Creek Kennel Club CH Cross Creek's Timberbash Hot Shot. "Tanner" BOS Febrary 19 - Jeanne von Barby Colorado Kennel Club Beckgold Rev R Up @ Elysian CD TD SH WCX "Jiffy" Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to Deb Asher at lookoutgld@aol.com 12
Conformation Brags continued! 3/1/12 - Angela & Bruce McLean GRCA Western Regional Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At Timberbash "Savannah" 1st Place - AOH Class 3/1/12 - Lauren Relay and Dan Rudzek Western Regional Specialty Relay's Tee It Hi- N- Let It Fly "Driver" 1st place in 6-9 month Sweepstakes 1st place in 6-9 month Regular classes 3/1/12 - Pam Hoffman and Lauren Relay Western Regional Specialty Relay's Grand Slam "Swing" 1st place in 6-9 month Regular classes 3/1/12 - Carol Hanft, Lauren Relay, Rose Cervenak Western Regional Specialty Relay-N- Trillium Ciao Bella "Bella" 1st place in Bred by Exhibitor class 3/4/12 - Angela & Bruce McLean Superstition KC Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At Timberbash "Savannah" RWB - from the AOH Class 3/10/12- Jennifer Grossnickle Garden City Kennel Club CH Jema's Mocha Kiss, BISS; "Tazo" BOB (3 pt Grand Champion major) 3/10/12 - Terri Anderson Garden City Kansas KC Doolin-River's Tullamore Dew "Tulo" WD/BW 3/15/12 - Terri Anderson Leavenworth KC Doolin-River's Tullamore Dew "Tulo" 3/3/12 - Terri Anderson Faith City KC Doolin-River's Tullamore Dew "Tulo" WD/BW 3/4/12 - Terri Anderson Faith City KC Doolin-River's Tullamore Dew "Tulo" WD 3/4/12 - Angela McLean and Dianne Barnes Superstition KC GCH Windsong's Timberbash Powder King RN "Cooper" Select Dog 3/4/12 - Angela & Bruce McLean Superstition KC Golden Grahams Hot Summer Nights At Timberbash "Savannah" RWB - from the AOH Class Please remember to submit for the next newsletter to Deb Asher at lookoutgld@aol.com 13
MHGRC 2012 President: Anne Shannon at exqueen@aol.com Vice-president: Barbara Branstad at bbransta@lamar.colostate.edu Treasurer: Angela McLean at timberbashgoldens@comcast.net Secretary: Ruthie Nordahl at gnbc@aol.com Conformation Rep: Deb Ascher at lookoutgld@aol.com Field Rep: Keith Winch at keithbwinch@msn.com Obedience Rep: Monica Keracek at mvigla@comcast.net Agility Rep: Laura Gillice at pawtastictouch@comcast.net Club Information and Memberships: e-mail Barbara Branstad Newsletter Editor: Kathy Bourland at starz@frii.com Golden Retriever Rescue Groups Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies: http://www.goldenrescue.com Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue: www.goldenretrieverfreedom.com National Golden Retriever Contacts Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA): www.grca.org Golden Retriever Foundation: www.goldenretrieverfoundation.org 14