The Scentinel York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc. October 2013 Baby Rowan (Burlesque Doing It Her Way) took first place in a very competitive 9-12 Puppy Bitch class at the BCCA National Specialty at Purina Farms yesterday (10/3). She now has 5 breed points (1 major) at 10 months of age. Karen At the Harvest Specialty shows in CT our Flamingacre Sleek, Red N Sexy (Tessa) won her both her sweeps and her regular classes all three days. She was also BOS in sweeps on the first day. Also at the ISCNE and the two supported entry shows in Wrentham, MA Tessa was Best In Sweeps all three days and won her regular classes all three days. Thanks, Mary & Wayne Bateman Flamingacre Irish Setters Seamist Skye Terriers, Brags Montgomery County Kennel Club Skye Terrier Club of America, National Specialty October 6, 2013 At the Marshland (UKC) Obedience Club trials in September, Oonah earned the first two legs toward her U-CDX title with a first place on Saturday and a second place on Sunday! Sarah Best Veteran Dog & Best of Opposite Sex Veteran Dennis Ch. Seamist Big Man In Town CD BN RE TDI THD Award of Merit Eilidh Ch. Seamist Beyond Compare Winners Bitch 5 point Major for her Championship Peggy Ch. Seamist First Edition At Royalist Souhegan Kennel Club, Inc. Obedience Trials Saturday/Sunday October 12th and 13 th, 2013 3 rd and 4 th Legs towards RAE Title Dennis Ch. Seamist Big Man In Town CD BN RE TDI THD New Title Rally Novice Brian Seamist Ultimate Edition Second Leg towards Beginner Novice Title Brian Seamist Ultimate Edition The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 1
York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc. Meeting Minutes August 26, 2013 **As there was no meeting in September, I am reprinting the August minutes as they will need to be voted upon at the October meeting. Attendees: Danielle Cooley, Karen Gatchell, Carroll Goodwin, Pollie Goodwin, Steve Hersey, Eileen Kelly, John Kelly, Tracey Levasseur, Susan Metcalf, Charlotte Micheliche, Karen Norteman, Gloria Pasquini, Sarah Todd, Sandy Walton President Steve Hersey called meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Minutes of the Last Meeting Motion to accept: Susan, seconded by Gloria. Corresponding Secretary's Report Susan received information about two upcoming pet expos that support shelters. They are hosted by the same group as last year that couldn't get insurance for working breeds from the venues. Their rates are $250 a booth, and the shows in Bangor and Lewiston so the club is not interested. We can't claim any activities there as educational activities for AKC anyway. Show photographers sent photos of the group and BIS winners from our days at the Cluster shows. Tracey will scan them so they can go on website. Treasurer's Report Karen Gatchell made the motion to accept, seconded by Susan. Committee Reports November 24 Match York County Kennel Club Officers: Stephen Hersey, President 603-926-6915 sabotea@comcast.net Sandra Bergeron, Vice President 207-282-0684 sandra2@roadrunner.com Karen Norteman, Recording Secretary 207-324-9046 seadog@gwi.net Sandra Walton, Treasurer 207-807-0993 swalton2@maine.rr.com Susan Metcalf, Corresponding Secretary 207-363-5866 smetcalf@maine.rr.com Board of Directors: Christine Calcinari 603-394-0287 belhaven.nh@icloud.net Danielle Cooley 207-698-0299 dannibeth77@hotmail.com Gloria Pasquini 207-459-5132 bonniebay@roadrunner.com Mary Smith 207-748-0967 bouvs3@comcast.net Proceeding full steam ahead. Judge selection is in process. The event flyer will be ready for next month's meeting. Help is needed -- email Jay if you want to volunteer. The Maine Golden Retriever Club is handling their own entries; Charlotte doesn't need to manage any of their paperwork/fees. People with Goldens may enter both obedience matches, ours and theirs. (Goldens are having an obedience match only.) The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 2
Meet the Breeds There are other breeds/clubs and members with dogs who are coming. We need volunteers to come to Meet the Breeds and man the YCKC table. Contact Steve if you can help. Saccarappa is not doing Rally this year. Website It was suggested that we put "last Monday of every month," plus the specific meeting dates, on the website and on Facebook to announce meetings. ( Last Monday is already in both places.) Cluster Shows Judge selection is still ongoing because 2 judges backed out. Next Cluster Committee meeting is 9/10 at 7:30 at YCCU. Club Worker Appreciation Dinner Need to get an email out to invited members about it. (Who will do this?) September 13 at 6 PM at the Bull 'n' Claw. Meet at 6-7 for drinks, dinner at 7. There's a signup sheet. Unfinished Business none New Business Carroll says it's time we replaced those old tables. There are 6 new ones and 2 old ones. Carroll moves to throw out 2 old ones and buy 4 new ones. Tracey seconded. Susan will buy them on sale at BJ's. Karen Gatchell showed the club a rosette that the TarTan Gordon Club gives out to every member who gets a title within a year. They would go to owners of dogs only. Has to be confirmed by AKC after filling out form. Should we recognize AKC, CKC, UKC any title, or just AKC titles? Discussion: Should we offer extra stickies for ribbons, host an awards dinner, offer plaques like POC's instead of rosettes? Bring ideas to the next meeting. Sarah will put it in the newsletter. The New Title rosettes that we offered at the Cluster went over very well last year. Charlotte has a slide projector on offer to the club. Any ideas for another guest speaker? John Kelly won the 50-50 raffle -- he gets $39. Xmas Party We need ideas for a place to hold it. Oak St. Bistro in Alfred? They have a function room. Everybody orders off the menu. We can still have Yankee Swap. Gloria will find out if they can host the party, as well as possible dates. The party is usually on a Sunday around 2 PM. Motion to adjourn: Karen Gatchell, seconded by John Kelly. Next meeting: September 30. Respectfully submitted, Karen Norteman Recording Secretary Do you know a club member who could use a little sunshine? If you know of someone who could use some well wishes for any reason, please don t hesitate to contact the sunshine committee via Sarah Todd. You can reach her by email at poc-sec@comcast.net or phone at 207-451-3682 The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 3
Litter Announcement: Champion Taylor s Even-Eng the Odds and Champion Taylor s Canadian Detainment. 2 boys 2 girls born 10/15/13. Taylor Made Yorkies Folks wishing to contribute trophies to support the Spring shows should do so through myself and Sandy Walton. Sandy will be listed as trophy chair in the premium list. Rosettes will be $4.00 per rosette, We welcome anyone who wishes to assume the price of a Group Trophy donated on behalf of their kennel name etc. Chris Calcinar, Show Chair Sandy Walton, Trophy Chair The Club s annual Christmas get -together is set for Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Oak Street Bistro, 3 Oak Street, Alfred, ME. Approximate cost will be $32 per person, which will include meal (choice of beveragealcohol separate, salad, choice of chicken, fish, or beef dish, dessert,) tax and tip. There will be a Yankee Swap as well. Hope to see you all there! Gloria Wednesday, October 9, 2013 http://www.akc.org/press_center/article.cfm?article_id=5148 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which oversees animal imports into Canada, has clarified its regulations regarding the importation of commercial dogs, which includes dogs for shows and exhibitions as well as breeding dogs. FOR DOGS UNDER EIGHT MONTHS OF AGE ENTERING CANADA FROM THE UNITED STATES Dog owners and exhibitors with dogs under eight months of age are now required to present proof of their entry in a dog show, trial, or other competitive event when crossing the American-Canadian border. This is in addition to the already-existing requirements of: A rabies certification (does not apply to animals three months old or younger) a veterinary certificate of health whether or not they are accompanied by their owner a microchip Individuals without proof of entry in a show, trial, or other event are instead required to contact the CFIA Animal Health Area Office for the province they intend to enter at least 30 days before the dog is imported to apply for the permit and allow sufficient time for processing prior to entry into Canada. FOR DOGS OVER EIGHT MONTHS OF AGE ENTERING CANADA FROM THE UNITED STATES Dog owners and exhibitors with dogs over eight months of age are required to present a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. (Dogs imported for research purposes must meet more stringent requirements.) Individuals interested in taking dogs into Canada for show, trial, or other event purposes are encouraged to refer to the CFIA s Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) at http://inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/airs/ eng/1300127512994/1326599273148. The system provides detailed requirements personalized for each user For more information, contact AKC s Government Relations Department at (919) 816-3720, or email doglaw@akc.org. The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 4
Let s Think About Hi all -- requesting some ideas for the next meeting October 28 -- 7 pm -- I brought up the idea of AWARDS for those members who had completed a title on their dog -- we are looking for idea's for the "award item" to be given, would like you all to come to the next meeting and bring your idea's and examples with you -- I brought in a 3 foot ribbon from one of the other clubs I belong to for an example -- but we need more ideas from you and a discussion on this idea...comments and perhaps a photo attached may give us some more idea's if unable to attend -- but we want you to bring an example for us to see in "real time"... thanks in advance for your thoughts -Karen Gatchell The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 5
Scarborough, ME Veterinarian Aids National Canine Epilepsy Drug Study Photo: David Harry / The Forecaster Dr. Alan Potthoff of the Main Veterinary Referral Center in Scarborough, MA which is participating in a national field trial of a drug to combat canine epilepsy. The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 6 July 17, 2013 Nancy Floris, a nurse from Amesbury, Mass., has learned when something scary is about to happen with her standard poodle, Spencer. He is like in a trance almost, she said about the distant stare Spencer makes before a seizure that causes him to vomit, clench his jaw, fall over and lose body functions for a minute or more. Spencer, a 5-year-old, 88-pound bundle of friendliness, is now part of a national field study with local input at the Maine Veterinary Referral Center on Technology Drive. Drs. Alan Potthoff and Danielle Eifle are screening dogs from throughout northern New England as part of a field study of medicine to combat seizures caused by idiopathic epilepsy. Research indicates as many as 780,000 dogs are diagnosed with the condition annually, and there is evidence the epilepsy has hereditary factors in breeds including beagles, border collies, Bernese mountain dogs and golden and Labrador retrievers. Potthoff said seizures often first occur in dogs 1 to 5 years old, and often occur early in the morning. The sleeping brain seems to be the most sensitive, he said. Floris said the seizures are frightening and unpredictable. I ve had dogs all my life, and never had one with a seizure disorder, she said. It seemed like forever, even it was just a minute or two. Potthoff, who has operated the clinic in Scarborough since 2007 and been in practice in the Portland area for more than 20 years, said he could not name the pharmaceutical company conducting the study for data to refer to the federal Food and Drug Administration. But he said more dogs are needed for the study through early next year. The study is being conducted in 14 states with stringent guidelines for participation. The efficacy of the pills is best determined from as large a sample size as possible, Potthoff said. Dogs at least 4 months old, weighing 3.3 pounds, not lactating, pregnant or suspected of being pregnant, can be screened if they have a history of seizures. Dogs must be evaluated within seven days of their most recent seizure. Dogs meeting initial qualifications are given physical and neurological exams, blood and urine tests, and an MRI exam. The screenings and tests are free, and dog owners can be reimbursed up to $150 for travel expenses. Visits to the Maine Veterinary Referral Center are outpatient, Potthoff said, and can be scheduled seven days a week. Two thirds of the dogs in the study receive medication; the remainder get a placebo, and Potthoff and Eifle do not know what is being administered. The client is very involved as well, Potthoff said. They must document administering pills and show medicine has properly been dispensed. In day-to-day practice, the Maine Veterinary Referral Center provides advanced care for animals, based on referrals. We do not do general practice work, Potthoff said. How to become part of the study The study is open to dogs of all breeds. To qualify, dogs must: Be at least 4 months of age. Have received no more than 7 days of prior treatment with an anti-seizure medication. Weigh at least 3.3 pounds. Have no previous history of seizure clusters or status epilepticus. Not be lactating, pregnant, or suspected to be pregnant. Meet all other study requirements (which will be explained by the investigator when the dog is evaluated). For more information, call 888-598-7125, ext. 207, visit www.helpfordogswithseizures.com or ask your veterinarian. He said his practice was sought out for the field study. They were looking for neurologists around the country and there are not a lot of us, Potthoff said. To be considered for the study, dog owners can contact the national field study organizers at 888-598- 7125, ext. 207 or visit the study website. http://www.helpfordogswith seizures.com/ SOURCE: The Forecaster
Novice Level Obedience Training Interested in obedience? Looking to have some fun with your dog and enter the world of competitive obedience. PWDsNE is pleased to offer a day of Novice level obedience training with Merrillynn Hill!! Merrillynn has been involved in dog sports and competitive obedience for many years. She has numerous High in Trial Awards and her dogs have been ranked nationally. Her philosophy is that training should be fun and rewarding for both you and your dog. She helps you to understand the dog you have and how to work with that individual dogs' strengths to bring the team to its full potential. If you are truly interested in the sport of competitive obedience and strengthening your relationship with your dog... you do NOT want to miss this opportunity!! When: Sunday November 17, 2013 Where: It s a Dog s World 3 White Birch Ln. York, Maine Cost: $125 for working team $45 to audit for the day Workshop will run from 9-4 with a 1 hr. lunch break. Light morning refreshments as well as homemade lunch are included. For More Info contact Chris Dostie DownEastPWDs@gmail.com The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 7
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T his newsletter is published by the York County Kennel Club of Maine. Opinions expressed in articles and editorials are not necessarily those of the York County Kennel Club of Maine. Advertisements, litter announcements and show brags do not constitute endorsement. The editor reserves the right to accept or reject any material submitted for publication. Deadline: Submissions to the Scentinel should be received by the editor by the 15 th of the month at noon. Send Submissions to: Sarah Todd poc-sec@comcast.net or 17 Rice Avenue Kittery, ME 03904-1625 Upcoming Meeting: The next meeting will be Monday, October 28th at 7pm in the Community Room of the York County Credit Union, Biddeford branch. For those with GPS, the address is 75 Boulder Way, Biddeford, Maine. For those coming via the turnpike, take exit 32, the Biddeford exit. Pass through the toll plaza and continue to the set of lights. Go straight at the lights, across route 111 onto the Biddeford Spur, and take the first right onto Mountain Road. As you proceed up the hill, turn right into the Mailhot Plaza. The Credit Union is the first building on the left. Come in the side door. The Scentinel Sarah Todd, Editor 17 Rice Avenue Kittery, ME 03904-1625 The Scentinel, September 2013, Page 10