Spring 2009 Issue 86 INSIDE Committee Chairs 2 Board of Directors 2 About the Newsletter 2 Fall Fun Day 2 Newf Scoops 3 Silent Auction Items Needed 4 PONC Spring Draft Test 4 Notes from the CNC President 5 In Memoriam 6 Just a Dog 6 CNC at the Pet Fiesta in Reston, VA 7-10 Calling All Members for Dog Pictures 10 Spring Fun Day-2009 11 The New Adventures of Vinnie 12 CNC Preliminary New Members List 13 Warning for All Dog Owners! 14 Presidential Pooches Trivia 15-17 Newf Scoops is now a free service--and we hope everyone will include pictures with their Brags! Reminder: Deadline for submissions to the Summer Bear Fare Newsletter is July 30, 2009 HELP WANTED FOR CNC S WATER TESTS!!!! Experience helpful but not required. Will train if necessary! Salary indefinable! Dates : Aug 28 ( WRDX ), Aug 29 & 30 ( WD/WRD - back-to-back) Chair : Christie Smith alldogsmith@aol.com Secretary : Cindy Flowers cindyflowers@docwizard.com WRDX Chief Steward : Dwight Gorsuch bearnmind@babybroadband.net WD/WRD Chief Steward: Kandy Adams vnsavannah@comcast.net Colonial Bear Fare is a quarterly publication of the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc. Articles and information are printed for general interest and entertainment value. The opinions and views of the authors do not necessarily represent the opinions and views of the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc., or the Newfoundland Club of America. Articles of a medical nature reflect the opinion of the author and do not constitute an endorsement by the Colonial Newfoundland Club, Inc., or the Newfoundland Club of America. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR MEDICATE YOUR DOG. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 1
Committee Chairs Awards Kandy Adams CNC Webmaster John Flowers Education Kathy Paxton Historian Kathy Paxton Membership Judy Van Dyke Newsletter Editor Janet Phares Policy Kathy Paxton Property Don Sharkey Publicity Karen Parry Rescue Dotty Hudson Supported Entry Cindy Flowers Sunshine Chris Gorsuch VA Federation vacant Working Dog Dwight Gorsuch Newf Tide Correspondent Charles Carnagey CNC Representative to NCA Regional Club Committee- Charles Carnagey Fall Fun Day Linda and Ralph Terracciano, assisted by Diana and Tom Kayda Spring Fun Day - vacant FALL FUN DAY is September 26 th Fall Fun Day will be held at Downs Park. Unless you have purchased an annual entry permit, there will be a $5 charge per car. Directions and more details will follow in the Summer newsletter!! Board of Directors 2009 President Jim Wasson Vice President Mark McKeel Treasurer John Flowers Corresponding Secretary Charles Carnagey Recording Secretary - Dru Knape Members-at-Large: Dotty Hudson, Glenn Lesher and Carol Keightley Concerning the Newsletter-- Deadline dates for all submissions published in Bear Fare are the LAST DAY of April (Spring Issue), July (Summer Issue), October (Fall Issue) and January (Winter Issue). The newsletter will be mailed on or about the 15 th of May, August, November and February. All members are encouraged to submit articles, Brags, news or any finds they think will be of significance to the membership and make Bear Fare interesting. Virtually all formats from word processors and graphics packages can be submitted. If possible, Microsoft Word is preferred, as I do not have Word Perfect editing capability. The easiest way to send information is via e-mail, but I ll gladly accept files on CD and through the USPS. PLEASE submit pictures! However, make sure you send me a copy you do not need returned. When submitting pictures, it would be great to try and identify the primary person(s) in the photograph, (and, of course, those gorgeous Newfs!) if possible. Newf Scoops is free and covers wins, places, obedience legs, etc., at shows and trials. New Champions and Title holding Newfs will also be announced here. You can add a photo to your Newf Scoops for free, also. Baby Bear Boom costs $5 (payable to Colonial Newfoundland Club) and is an advertisement section for breeders to announce expected or new litters. Please contribute! Advertising: Acceptable paid advertising will be included as space permits. The advertising rate for CNC Members is $20 for a full page and $10 for a half page. Please make checks payable to Colonial Newfoundland Club. Please send all Bear Fare contributions to: e-mail bearfare@gmail.com USPS Bear Fare 101 Madison Place Staunton, VA 24401 Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 2
NEWF SCOOPS On March 12, 2009 at Lancaster Kennel Club "Sneakers" Ch Tempest's Just Do It Kilyka RN got his 1st Rally Adv B leg. On March 13, 2009 at York Kennel Club, he earned his 1 st Novice B leg. On April 11, 2009 at the Blue Gray Cluster, "Sneakers" picked up his 2nd & 3rd Rally Adv. B legs giving him is Rally Adv title. At the National Specialty "Sneakers" got his 2nd & 3rd Nov B legs earning his CD. He also got his 1st & 2nd Rally Exellent B legs. Sneakers is owned by Kandy Adams, Betty McDonnell, Dejah & Steven Petsch Ch Old Bay s Potter as in Harry Owned by Dan and Carol Stultz, Cindy Flowers and Kathy Hamilton Potter was born April 10, 2008 and started showing at six months. He finished his Championship in York, PA on March 15, 2009. Potter went to the National in Michigan and received a 2 nd in the 12-15 month old Puppy Sweepstakes and he made the first cut in the breed Ring. Potter has asked that we only state Highlights of his Breed Awards: Ch Old Bay s Potter as in Harry has earned: Number of Points 16 Number of Major Wins 3 Number of Major Judges 3 Total Number of Judges 6 11/08 Greater Monroe Kennel Club Puppy 6-9 Mo. Winners (4 PT Major) 12/08 Chambersburg Kennel Club Best of Winners (1 PT) Puppy 6-9 Mo. Annapolis Kennel Club Winners (2 PT) York Kennel Club Winners (1 PT) Puppy 9-12 Mo. Puppy 9-12 Mo. On February 28, 2009, WA TopShelfs Drambuie Nightcap Buoy TDD, WRDX, UD, NJP, NFP, AXP earned his Novice FAST Pref. title, and his Agility Excellent Pref. title on April 19, 2009. On April 25, 2009, TopShelf s Eye of the Storm Beacon WRD2, earned his CD Buoy's and Beacon's Treat-dispenser is Christie Smith. Delaware Kennel Club Winners (3 PT Major) Delaware Kennel Club Best of Winners & Best of Breed (5 PT Major) Puppy 9-12 Mo. Puppy 9-12 Mo. Dan and I would like to thank Cindy Flowers and Kathy Hamilton for all their help with our boy Potter. They have helped from the first day we saw him and have helped on his journey to become a Champion. They are the greatest! -Carol Stultz Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 3
PONC Spring Draft Test May 31, 2009 Pymatuning State Park Jamestown, PA David Hansen Test Chairman Karen Dunaway Provisional Judge Bethany Karger Test Secretary Lynda Stierle-Dunn Mentor Judge There will be a PONC Fun Day on May 30, 2009. Everyone is invited to participate and we will have a cook out that evening. This will primarily be a social time for Newfies and their owners. This will also be an informational event, where people can ask questions about draft, water work, obedience and conformation. ITEMS NEEDED FOR SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT NEWF RESCUE Diane Kayda and Linda Terracciano would like you to contact them if you have any items you could donate to a Silent Auction to benefit Newf Rescue. The time and place of the auction have yet to be set. Contact Diane at diankayda@comcast.net or Linda at lindaterra@comcast.net You ask of my companions. Hills, sir, and the sundown, and a dog as large as myself that my father bought me. They are better than human beings, because they know but do not tell. ~ Emily Dickinson Many thanks to Carla Kinney of the Genesee Region Newfoundland Club for her kind permission to use this Please Rescue image. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 4
dddf From the CNC President This year began with a jump start, as Kathy Paxton chaired a Newfoundland Health Seminar on Feb 22nd. Many Newf owners heard presentations from Veterinarians of the Airpark Animal Hospital in Westminster, MD, on matters affecting health of Newfoundlands. On March 1 st, Club members participated in a Pancake Breakfast and Newf Walk, arranged by Trish Fornadley. On May 2 nd, Dave Rothschild and Judy Van Dyke, with assistance from other CNC members, operated a booth at the Reston, VA, Pet Fiesta to benefit Newf Rescue, recruit new CNC members, and inform the public about our great breed. The following weekend, May 9 th, Spring Fun Picnic, held for the first time in Southern Virginia, near Williamsburg. Unfortunately, the picnic was not nearly as well attended as in past years, and I apologize for it apparently having not been done to the standards that members and guests have come to expect from CNC. We shall certainly do better in the future. CNC will not be raising its membership dues this year. Unlike many other organizations which are raising their dues to cover increased expenses, CNC has taken measures to reduce its expenses so that you, the member, need not bear an increased cost of belonging to the club that supports the fine Newfoundland breed throughout Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and parts of West Virginia. I do not recall the exact year, but it has now been something like 10 years since CNC has last raised its dues. At last, the wintry blasts are behind us and we can look forward to some enjoyable months of working with our Newfs to prepare them for the August water tests and the December Draft Test. This year, for the first time, our water test in late August will be a three-day event because we have added the Water Rescue Dog Excellent (WRDX) test to the trials. It is a challenging event for both trainer and dog as our fine breed is given an even greater opportunity to excel in what they do best. Again, as we have done in past years, opportunities are provided on alternate weekends for you to conduct training and practice sessions at Lake Codorus, in PA. You can get further details on our website at cncnewfs.com. For those who want to learn more about water rescue tests and the skills required of the dogs, you can volunteer to steward for one or more of the tests, where no prior experience is required and you can gather first-hand knowledge and experience. More information, including people to contact, is on the CNC website. If you are looking for ways to participate with your Newf Club, opportunities abound. In addition to stewarding at water and draft test events, volunteers will be needed for the Newf Water Rescue Demonstrations at Lake Codorus this summer. CNC also needs a representative to the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders, a position which conveys information and cooperation between CNC and the VA Fed on Virginia legislative matters affecting pet owners and dog breeders. Contact me if you might be interested in this. Also needed, and of great importance, are foster homes for Newfs adopted into our Rescue Program. These are temporary homes, where rescued Newfs may be cared for between their rescues and when they are ready for adoption by a permanent home. If you think you may be able to give some of your heart, help and home environment to one of these Newfs from time to time, please contact Dotty Hudson at newfrescue@cox.net or at (757) 233-0300. Jim Wasson Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 5
f In Memoriam Chance Roman JUST A DOG From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's Thank you, Chance, for enriching my life. Love always, Mom Helynn Roman Just a Dog From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for "just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog," gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog," brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog," brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog," I will rise early, take long walks and look forward to the future. I am so happy because "just a dog," became Just My Dog. So, for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog," but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a dog," brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog," but that which gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human." So the next time you hear the phrase, "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand." -written by Richard A. Biby Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 6
CNC AT THE PET FIESTA IN RESTON, VA Saturday May 2 nd 2009 found us at the Reston Town Center with our dogs for the Reston Pet Fiesta. This event benefits various pet rescue and adoption agencies, as well as featuring a dog walk, and fun contests. Approximately 80 booths featured various groups and vendors selling any pet product imaginable. Despite a brief shower early, it was a great day for us (cloudy and cool). Our booth consistently had a big crowd of people wanting to see and touch our Newfs. Without exaggerating, I m sure well over a thousand pictures were taken of the dogs. We posed our dogs for them and set up the ever popular child sitting in front of massive dog picture. Despite stories of drool and hair, not to mention pictures from a Newfs Gone Bad Calendar decorating our table, we had several dozen people show extreme interest in our breed. I noticed several couples in particular that went from one dog to another asking questions and observing the Newfoundland s gentle disposition. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 7
With dedicated volunteers answering questions and explaining the history of the Newfoundland, all left with a better understanding of what it means to be a Newfie Parent. Judy Van Dyke did an outstanding job putting together information packets to hand out to those people interested. We even had several Newfie owners stop by that didn t know about CNC. Judy made sure they left with an application form in hand. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 8
Our volunteers manning the booth were: Bill and Mary Ann Hinko, Judy Van Dyke, Xavier Grahn and Charles Carnagey, Mary Coombe, Thunder, Lokey, Alfie, Charlie, Chester, and me. Additionally, many CNC members stopped by the booth with their dogs and were immediately on the job answering questions and talking about our rescue efforts. Most stayed for several hours to answer questions, and then went on to be roving ambassadors. Xavier and Charles, as well as Chuck and Cookie Basham brought their fosters, Chester and Callahan, sparking even more interest in the breed. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 9
We did collect some money for Rescue, but after checking out other booths Get a Dog Kiss for a Donation, next year we ll do a Take a Picture with a Newfie for a Donation. I m positive we ll really help Rescue! My thanks to all who helped make this a great event for CNC. --Dave Rothschild Calling all members! We would like to begin collecting pictures (candid or studio) of our beautiful dogs, to compile into a link everyone can access. We ll call it Dogs of the CNC, or CNC s Newfs ---or something like that! If you would like to have your dog(s) included, please forward: a picture your dog s AKC name and your name for her/him current age of your dog Titles earned (or not!) your name and the city/town where you reside If you d like to include pictures of people and dog(s), that s fine, too! Just be aware this project will be posted to the CNC website. Your pictures can be serious, funny, working, non-working, dog(s) in costume, etc. It s up to you! Send your information to: bearfare@gmail.com Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 10
-photograph courtesy of Mr. Chiles Lawson 2009 Spring Fun Day, Williamsburg, Virginia This year s Spring Fun Day was held May 9 at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. The event was arranged with fairly short notice, but all attendees seemed to have fun anyway. We had one dozen dogs and nineteen people for the event. Many of the dogs and people who came were people interested in CNC membership or were people who haven t had a chance to get to too many CNC events. People and their dogs started arriving at 10:00AM. Everyone had an excellent time getting to know one another; this writer was especially interested in meeting the new people. Finally, around 11:00 AM, we gathered for a group picture and headed for the boat dock. Many of our dogs had a WONDERFUL time swimming in the brackish water of Queen s Creek. A good time was certainly had by all! We then returned to our pavilion and started the cookout. This part kept me well occupied, since I was the cook. Fortunately, everybody seemed to enjoy the food and the fellowship. Spring Fun Day eventually came to a close at 2:00 PM, as the temperature was approaching the 90s. New Quarter Park would certainly be a nice venue for another CNC event during a cooler time of the year. Despite the heat, all dogs and handlers seemed to enjoy themselves Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 11
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF VINNIE ANNIVERSARIES - The Southeastern Newfoundland Club (SENC) recently celebrated its 30 th Anniversary in conjunction with its Annual Meeting. Being a member of the SENC and having gotten Vinnie from a SENC member, I decided to head with Vinnie to this very important Annual Meeting. The meeting was held in conjunction with a series of judged shows hosted by the Greenville Kennel Club of Greenville, South Carolina. Vinnie and I headed to Greenville on Friday, February 13. Fortunately, we didn t have any experiences indicative of the date. The trip actually went rather smoothly, with no glitches. After a seven hour drive, we arrived at the Red Roof Inn in Greenville. Our room was ready and Vinnie got to meet up with several other dogs, also there for the dog show. The two of us hit the town after a brief nap. Saturday was Valentine s Day and was the second day of this three day show. Vinnie and I headed to the show venue nice and early to see the Newfs in the ring. Newfoundland judging started at 8:00 AM. Vinnie s littermate, Molly, was also in the ring, working on the second leg of her Utility Dog title. Unfortunately, Vinnie did not like the consistency of the floor inside the Greenville Convention Center, so he went back to the car. Daddy ended up watching Newfoundland judging by himself. Unfortunately, none of our usual CNC members were present showing their dogs. The quality of the show Newfs suffered as a result. Saturday evening was the Annual Meeting and the 30 th Anniversary of the SENC. The dinner and meeting were held at Stax Restaurant in Greenville. The food, meeting and camaraderie were much appreciated. There was also a Club birthday cake with VERY colorful icing. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of eating some and offering some to Vinnie. For some odd reason, the frosting made Vinnie and I pass Emerald Green for the next three days! Sunday ended up being a busy day. Vinnie and I had so much fun that we woke up at 10:50 on Sunday, 10 minutes before the checkout deadline. Fortunately, we got an extension. We very rapidly got on the road and headed to Lincolnton, North Carolina. Vinnie s breeder lives in Lincolnton and wanted to see him. I also got Zeus as a re-home from Vinnie s breeder. They wanted Zeus ashes. After our stay in Lincolnton, Vinnie and I headed to Statesville, North Carolina for the night. This was a nice way to break up the drive on the way home and a nice way to see some of our nice friends there at the hotel. Unfortunately, the trip ended too soon; Vinnie and I had to head back to Williamsburg the next day. -Brad Cole Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 12
CNC S Preliminary New Members List Valarie Eberhardt 3523 Oxwed Court Westminster, MD 21157 410-795-5128 dartagnan4@juno.com Patti McDowell 157 Valley Road Berwick, PA 18603 570-752-1230 pattimecd@bwkip.com Lisa M. Warwick 8613 Gambier Harbour Pasadena, MD 21122 410-439-5756 lwarwick26@yahoo.com Michael Maleski & JoAnne Carter 2245 N. Nottingham St. Arlington, VA 22205 703 534-7793 carter.maleski@gmail.com Tricia Powers 2361 Wilchester Glen Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456 757-427-0426 bigdogtw@cox.net Russell K. Corbett, Jr. & Ann M. Corbett 13523 Argo Drive Dayton, MD 21036 410 531-2379 ann.corbett@gmail.com The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. ~Samuel Butler, Notebooks, 1912 Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 13
STORY: Last Friday evening, I arrived home from work, fed Chloe, our 24 Lb Dachshund, just as I normally do. Ten minutes later I walked into the den just in time to see her head inside the pocket of Katie's friend's purse. She had a guilty look on her face so I looked closer and saw a small package of sugarfree gum. It contained Xylitol. I remembered that I had recently read that sugar-free gum can be deadly for dogs so I jumped on line and looked to see if Xylitol was the ingredient. I found the first website below and it was the one. Next, I called our vet. She said to bring her in immediately. Unfortunately, it was still rush hour and it took me almost 1/2 hour to get there. Meanwhile, since this was her first case, our vet found another website to figure out the treatment. She took Chloe and said they would induce her to vomit, give her a charcoal drink to absorb the toxin (even though they don't think it works) then they would start an IV with Dextrose. The Xylitol causes dogs to secrete insulin so their blood sugar drops very quickly. The second thing that happens is liver failure. If that happens, even with aggressive treatment, it can be difficult to save them She told us she would call us. Almost two hours later, the vet called and said that contents of her stomach contained 2-3 gum wrappers and that her blood sugar had dropped from 90 to 59 in 30 minutes. She wanted us to take Chloe to another hospital that has a Critical Care Unit operating around the clock. We picked her up and took her there. They had us call the ASPCA poison control for a case number and for a donation, their doctors would direct Chloe's doctor on treatment. They would continue the IV, monitor her blood every other hour and then in two days test her liver function. She ended up with a central line in her jugular vein since the one in her leg collapsed, just as our regular vet had feared. Chloe spent almost the entire weekend in the critical care hospital. After her blood sugar was stabilized, she came home yesterday. They ran all the tests again before they released her and so far, no sign of liver damage. Had I not seen her head in the purse, she probably would have died and we wouldn't even have known why. Three vets told me this weekend, that they were amazed that I even knew about it since they are first learning about it too. Please tell everyone you know about Xylitol and dogs. It may save another life. Only 3 grams of Xylitol dogsense.org.uk (found in sugar-free chewing gum) is enough to kill a 65lb dog.very QUICKLY!!!!! snopes.com Please pass this warning on to everyone you know that has a dog. It may just save a life. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 14
Presidential Pooches With all the buzz about the new Presidential dog, Bo, it seemed like a good time to look back at some other First Family dogs. Do you know which Presidents owned Newfoundlands? George Washington - 36 Hounds James Monroe - A Spaniel John Tyler - LeBeau (a Greyhound) James Buchanan - a Newfoundland named Lara Abraham Lincoln - a mutt Ulysses S. Grant - a Newfoundland named Faithful Rutherford B. Hayes - Grim, a greyhound - Duke, an English mastiff - Hector, a Newfoundland - Dot, a terrier James Garfield - Veto the dog Grover Cleveland - a Poodle Benjamin Harrison - Dash the Dog Theodore Roosevelt Sailor Boy, a Chesapeake Bay retriever Manchu, a Pekingese Skip, a mutt Terriers named Jack and Pete (President Roosevelt also shared the White House with - cats named Tom Quartz and Slippers; Josiah the badger; Algonquin the pony; Eli the macaw; Jonathan the piebald rat; Emily Spinach, a garter snake; twelve horses; five bears; five guinea pigs; other snakes; two kangaroo rats; lizards; roosters; an owl; a flying squirrel; a raccoon; a coyote; a lion; a hyena; a zebra) Warren Harding Laddie Boy, an Airedale Old Boy, a Bulldog Calvin Coolidge Peter Pan, a terrier Paul Pry (nèe Laddie Buck), an Airedale Calamity Jane, a sheepdog Boston Beans, a bulldog; King Cole, a shepherd Palo Alto, a birder Collies named Rob Roy (nèe Oshkosh), Prudence Prim, Ruby Rough, and Bessie Chows named Blackberry and Tiny Tim Herbert Hoover Glen, a collie Yukon, a malamute Patrick, an Irish wolfhound Eaglehurst Gillette, a setter Weejie, an Elkhound Fox terriers named Big Ben and Sonnie Shepherds named King Tut and Pat Franklin Delanor Roosevelt Fala, a Scottish terrier Meggie, a Scottish terrier Major, a German shepherd Winks, a Llewellyn setter Tiny, an English sheepdog President, a Great Dane Blaze, a Mastiff Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 15
Harry S Truman Feller the Unwanted Dog (adopted by Truman's personal physician) Mike, an Irish setter (belonged to daughter Margaret Truman) Dwight D. Eisenhower - Heidi, a Weimaraner John F. Kennedy Charlie, a Welsh terrier, Plus dogs named Pushinka, Shannon, Wolf, and Clipper, and Pushinka and Charlie's pups: Blackie, Butterfly, Streaker, and White Tips Lyndon Johnson Beagles Him and Her, and Freckles (Him s pup) Blanco, a Collie Mutts Yuki and Edgar (nèe J. Edgar) Richard Nixon Checkers, a Cocker Spaniel Vicky, a Poodle Pasha, a Terrier King Timahoe, an Irish Setter Gerald Ford - Liberty, a Golden Retriever Jimmy Carter - Grits the dog Ronald Reagan Rex, a King Charles spaniel Lucky, a Bouvier des Flandres sheepdog George Bush Millie, an English Springer spaniel Ranger, an English Springer spaniel (one of Millie's pups) Bill Clinton - Buddy, a chocolate Labrador Retriever George W. Bush - Spot Fetcher Bush, an English Springer spaniel (and son of President George Bush's dog Millie) Presidential Pooch Trivia Who pulled off the French Ambassador's pants at a White House event? Theodore Roosevelt's pit bull, Pete, horrified guests when he used his tooth to relieve the Ambassador of his trousers. What assassinated President s was also a victim of foul play? Abraham Lincoln's mutt, Fido, was stabbed to death by a drunk in the street a year after the assassination of the President. Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 16
What Cold War-era White House dog sired four "pupniks"? John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, mated with Pushinka, an offspring of Laika, the Russian space dog that flew in Sputnik. Who cost taxpayers $15,000 when his master insisted that a destroyer retrace its route to pick up the left-behind canine? Franklin D. Roosevelt made a u-turn to fetch his Scottie, Fala, from the Aleutian Islands. Whose doghouse was decorated with framed political photographs? Reagan's King Charles Spaniel, Rex, enjoyed a Rouge s Gallery in his luxury digs. Who was the only campaign gift that one President said he accepted? Nixon s black-and-white Cocker Spaniel made the grade. "The kids love the dog, and we're going to keep it," Nixon said. Who sat in his own hand-carved chair during cabinet meetings? Warren Harding's Airedale, Laddie Boy, had his own chair AND his own valet. Reprinted from Dr. Jim Kramer s website: dogname.org Colonial Bear Fare Spring 2009 17