March/April 2017 Issue The Guardian Your Newsletter from The German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta From the President Dear Members, Well we are now into March and planning our spring Fun Match. Please note the date Sunday, April 23! The match will be held at the same location as last year 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, Ga. 30094. Breed judge is Andrea Washburn and Performance judges TBA. We have also looked at a new meeting/training facility -- both Joan Turner and Erika Tracy feel it is excellent. We will have our March club meeting - the 9th - at the Humane Society, but will be meeting as of April 13th at... Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners GVS, 455 Abernathy Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30328, phone 404-459-0903. I do not have the meeting room number yet but will let everyone know. Our next board meeting will be March 11 at GVS 11 AM until 3PM?? This year, to ease the burden on North Georgia, we will take the Friday slot per our agreement, will do catalogue and other responsibilities they over took last year. This can work if we all pull together and fix mistakes. A four-show weekend is going to be a strong draw with the judging line up which is Jamie Walker and Sheree Moses for Atlanta and the La Rosa's for North Georgia. There will be a show committee meeting soon and I will keep all informed. In the meantime, everyone stay well and enjoy your dogs. I'm having a blast with mine being home again! Respectfully submitted, Connie Irvine President Both Atlanta and North Georgia clubs have started working on our annual fall specialty show in September more information to follow. We will definitely need help, ring stewards, runners, etc We found Dixie Ring Stewards are way beyond our financial ability so we all need to chip in and make this work. We could also ask ADOG and AOC if they have any helpers to loan us. Page 1 of 10
Member Brags Barick's Shoot the Breeze, owned by Jessica Ball, bred by Jessica Ball and Barbara Stamper, and handled by Jessica Ball, won a 3 point major going Winners Bitch from the Bred-By class under judge Linda Robey on February 5 at the Lawrenceville Kennel Club in Atlanta. She is sired by Ch. Canaan's Crimson After Dark OFA out of Barick's Twist and Shout. Knight's Gambit Jordan II, otherwise known as Jori went Best Of Breed at all three shows in Tampa, Florida on March 4 and 5 under judges Helen Gleason, Linda Bankhead, and Dick Jones. Jori is bred by John Conely and Ed Farrell, owned by Don and Elizabeth Knight, sired by GCH GV Wolf Creek Galaxy of Merivern ROM, out of GCH Wonderland's Force of Nature ROM. Barick's Perfect Shot, owned by Jessica Ball, bred by Jessica Ball and Barbara Stamper, and handled by Jessica Ball won a 3 point major going Winners Dog from the Bred-By class and Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Winners under judge Linda Robey on February 5 at the Lawrenceville Kennel Club in Atlanta. He is sired by Ch. Canaan's Crimson After Dark OFA out of Barick's Twist and Shout. Wonderland's Mia Hamm bred by John Conely and Ed Farrell, owned by John Conely, sired by GCH Caretti's Blues Man, dam GCH Wonderland's Force of Nature ROM. John did not send a show picture but Mia went Reserve Winners Bitch at a three point show in Tampa, Florida on March 5 under judge Dick Jones. Page 2 of 10
New Champion John and Stacey Pollio have another new champion. Ch. Miracle s Darlin Hello Darlin TC CGC Ch. Darlin gaited her way to Winners Bitch at the Conyers Kennel Club on February 4 th under judge Nancy D. Simmons, finishing her Championship with a total of 16 points and two majors. Ch. Darlin is sired by Ch. Winsome s Dreamlovebear Peddacre out of Van Cleve s Francesca V Miracle TC. She is owned and loved by John & Stacey Pollio, bred by Stacey Pollio & Nancy Battaglia, and professionally handled to her championship by Scott & Loren Yergin. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Connie Irvine s dog, Theo, Heinerburgs Eye of The Eagle V Drum, came home from the January Florida Circuit shows with 6 points! Theo is owned by Constance Irvine and Nancy Harper-Mulvaney, bred by Nancy Harper-Mulvaney & Ron Mulvaney. Theo is sired by GrCh Cedar Knoll's Malcolm V Van Cleve out of AOE Ch Heinerburgs Gone With The Wind Dephal,RN. Representing our breed! Katie (full name: Grand Champion Van Cleves Katherina V Heinerburg) was a big winner in February at the Kiwanis Club of Washington, Georgia. Katie is owned by our own club members Lillie and Don Crowe. She was bred by Nancy Harper Mulvaney, Nancy Battaglia and Ron Mulvaney; Sired by Ch. Winsome's Dreamlovebear Peddacre out of Ch. Van Cleve's Dee Dee V Heinerburg. Katie s constant companion and show handler is Phoenix Crowe. Phoenix - a ninth-grader at Macon's Rutland High School - prepared a demonstration of her handling and training skills for the state 4-H Project Achievement at Rock Eagle, and previewed it for the Kiwanis club. Phoenix is ranked among the top ten junior handlers in the nation and she continues to make us proud with her consistent successes. Katie showed off her impressive social skills and was a big hit with the Kiwanis club members. Phoenix continues to impress us with her Junior Handling skills at the dog shows last November she took her dog, Li lis Gunner s Mate to Winner s Dog and Best of Winners at his first show. She handled Katie to a Group 3 win in Savannah last December. She handled Kaleef s Proud Mary V Zahnarz T to Winner's Bitch and Best Opposite at a recent show, as well as finishing Katie s Grand Championship at the Montgomery show. Phoenix also finished 3rd at DPA this past weekend on handling GSD's. Page 3 of 10
RUMOR HAS IT! If you haven t heard about her yet, well you might be living under a rock. The German Shepherd Dog, Grand Champion Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn, aka RUMOR, was the Best In Show Winner at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City in February on Valentine s Day! Rumor lives in Wisconsin when she s not traveling to dog shows and she represents our magnificent breed beautifully. Handled to perfection by Mr. Kent Boyles, Rumor was bred by P. McElheney and Kent Boyles, she is owned by Deborah Stern, P. Buckles, P. Dukeman, P. McElheney and Kent Boyles. Rumor is sired by American/Canadian Champion Ike of Edale. Rumors dam is Lockenhaus Isis V Kenlyn HiCliff. The German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta and lovers of the German Shepherd Dog everywhere congratulate and send thanks to Rumor and her team of people for representing the breed so beautifully. BRAVA RUMOR! Page 4 of 10
IPO/Schutzhund The 2017 Southeast Regional IPO Championship was held in February at Veterans Memorial Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. Here are some pictures from the competition. The turnout was impressive and the working dogs were magnificent to watch. The sport of IPO (IPO stands for Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung), formerly known as Schutzhund, is a challenging three part sport (obedience, tracking and protection) which was originally designed as a breed test for the German Shepherd Dog, and has grown in to a popular sport, as well as continuing to function as a breed test. A Schutzhund/IPO title is a pre-requisite for the German Shepherd Breed Survey or Koerung in Germany. As a sport, several countries hold regional and national competitions. In Germany, the big trial each year is the BSP or Bundessiegerprüfung. There is also a world competition (WUSV) each year held under FCI international rules. To find an IPO club near you go to the website here: http://www.southeastregionusca.com/ Page 5 of 10
Upcoming Events Calendar MARCH: Our regular club meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 9 th. Remember our meeting has changed to start one hour earlier at 7PM see you there! APRIL: The 2017 Southeast Futurity/Maturity is being held in Elkton, Florida on Saturday April 8. The host club is the GSDC of North Florida. The show closes Wednesday. March 22. The judge is Sharon Avery. Regional Chair: Linda Novotasky Jlyngsd@aol.com (904) 282-8808 Our annual Fun Match is coming up on Sunday, April 23. Please extend your hand to help with the match as a Match co-chair. There are always members who pitch in and help with all aspects of the Match. Please step forward to lead the Club in this annual fun event. The match will be held at the same location as last year 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, Ga. 30094. Breed judge is Andrea Washburn and Performance judges TBA. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON FUTURE SHOWS IN THE SOUTHEAST VISIT WEB SITE INFO DOG www.infodog.com 2017 GSDCA Futurities UPCOMING FUTURITY CLOSINGS: Foy Trent Dog Shows is the 2017 Superintendent for the GSDCA Futurities. The premium list and entry forms may be found on the GSDCA website or on the Foy Trent website. Entries may be printed and mailed, printed and faxed, or completed online on the Foy Trent website. The Premium lists for the accompanying specialty shows for the South Pacific and Southeast Futurities may be found at GSDCA.org. PLEASE NOTE: All dogs entered in the Futurity & Maturity MUST be from a properly nominated litter and at least one owner MUST be a member of the GSDCA. This year the GSDCA is asking for the last name and membership litter of the GSDCA member/owner. Dogs entered in a Maturity must have been entered in a Futurity the previous year, but not necessarily shown. Owners whose dogs were not entered in a Futurity may pay an additional $150 fee above the entry cost. For more info, contact Cyndi Flautt (caretti1@comcast.net) A Danny Quest standing GSD trophy will be awarded to the breeder of the Best In Futurity providing at least 25 dogs are shown in the Futurity. This trophy will be mailed to the first breeder who is a member of the GSDCA. Subsequent member/breeders may order a trophy for cost plus shipping. Plaques for the Futurity/Maturity classes will be handled as follows per the Board of Directors: A first-place plaque will be awarded at the show to 1st place in each class. Those who place 2nd through 4th will receive a card with information on how to order a plaque (at no charge) if desired. Page 6 of 10
2017 FUTURITY/MATURITY CATALOG ADS AND TROPHY DONATIONS: The Futurity/Maturity Catalog s will be available soon. There is no better way to advertise your upcoming shows, dog and bitches being exhibited or stud services currently available! We have both Double and Single page ad s still available. Please do not delay, the price is right and the exposure to the right audience couldn t be better!!!! Double Page - $160.00 Single Page - $ 85.00 Club Page - $ 50.00 Trophy Donations each year help our Futurity and Maturity program. To run this program, it takes a number of volunteers, and the funds from our membership to help offset our costs. The money you donate will go toward the Plaques for our winners. Every penny COUNTS!!! Please help, we need your donation today. Make Checks out to: GSDCA Checks can be paid through the GSDCA Store or sent to the address listed below. Donations may be made online at the GSDCA Store or send your check to: Contact Person: Holly Bryan 2820 Creek Tree Lane Cumming, GA 30041 Hollybryan1@aol.com 612-239-5293 Club Meetings CLUB MEETINGS Held on - 2nd Thursday of each month at 7PM except for July, October and December. Visitors welcome, no need to call, just come and well behaved dogs on leash are welcome as well. Our next club meeting is on Thursday night, March 9 th. Meeting starts at 7 pm! Our March meeting will be held at the Atlanta Humane Society. In the past, our monthly club meetings have always been held at the Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. For directions to the Humane Society, click here > DIRECTIONS to the Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Road, NW, Atlanta GA, 30318. PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF OUR CLUB MEETINGS WILL BE CHANGING IN APRIL!!!! Our new club meeting location will be: Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners GVS 455 Abernathy Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone 404-459-0903 Page 7 of 10
Guests and Friends are always welcome to club meetings! Bring your dogs; a great opportunity to socialize your young dogs or puppies. All dogs must be kept on leashes, make sure your dog is up to date on vaccinations. Come and learn about the club and its German Shepherd Dog related activities. Refreshments are offered during break time. We are fortunate to have many knowledgeable breeders, exhibitors, and performance members. Educational programs are offered throughout the year. AKC Breeders of Merit Breeders of Merit are listed on the websites of the American Kennel Club, The German Shepherd Dog Club of America, and the German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta. The requirements to be an AKC (American Kennel Club) Breeder of Merit are as follows: 1. Must have a history of at least five years of involvement with AKC events. 2. Must have earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion* event titles on a minimum of four dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred. 3. Must be a member of an AKC club. 4. Must certify that applicable health screens are performed on breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club (OFA Hips/Elbows, GSDCA Temperament Test). 5. Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure 100% of puppies produced are AKC registered. GSDCA ATLANTA MEMBERS AKC BREEDERS OF MERIT: Dr. Carmen Battaglia, Roswell Nancy Hart Battaglia, Roswell Joyce Quick, Palmetto Nancy Harper-Mulvaney, Roswell Joye Evans, Marietta Stacey H. Pollio, Buford Page 8 of 10
About the Club Records are vague, but it seems that The German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta was founded in 1955 when a small group of breeders and owners interested in the German Shepherd Dog met in Atlanta, Georgia. The first President was Mrs. Michelle Leathers Billings who passed away in October 2013. The purpose of the club was the improvement of the breed. Today, the club s goal is the same. Through programs and activities, members learn about all aspects of the German Shepherd Dog, including mental and physical development; the breed standard; working ability; breeding; care and rearing of puppies, etc. Programs are presented at monthly meetings held on the second Thursday of month, except for July, October, and December. Meetings are at 8:00 PM. Both prospective members and non-members are welcome. The club holds numerous special events including two breed Specialty shows each year and also Obedience and Rally competitions. Puppy matches, Temperament Testing and AKC Good Citizen tests are scheduled through the year. Each summer at the Annual Awards Banquet, trophies are presented to members whose dogs have earned titles over the year. A Holiday party is held in December. CLUB OFFICERS President: Connie Irvine (770) 507-7408 francon1@bellsouth.net Secretary: Genie Jones (404) 229-5643 grjones404@bellsouth.net Treasurer: Joan Turner (404) 285 4152 missmicgsd@windstream.net Page 9 of 10 Vice President/Training Director Erika Tracy (678) 642-9303 gramma510@hotmail.com Newsletter Editor Guardian: Stacey Pollio (404) 353-0588 gsdatleditor@outlook.com Past President: Nancy Harper-Mulvaney (770) 640-0149 nancy@heinerburgshepherds.com Breeder Referral: Connie Irvine (770) 507-7408 francon1@bellsouth.net Members-At-Large: Joye Evans (770) 438-2285 charbargs@aol.com John Conely (423) 443-8578 conelyj@aol.com Classified Advertising Our website offers free Classified Listings for litters and dog advertisements for 90 days. Your dogs picture is free for one year. Paid advertisements for stud dogs, kennels and breeders are $12/year. Deadline for submissions is on the 15 th of the month prior to issue. Dogs and puppies advertised must be AKC registered German Shepherd Dogs. Members and Breeders of Merit are listed free on our website. To place an ad, contact the editor: Stacey Pollio, email: gsdatleditor@outlook.com Reminders If you would like to join the conversation on Facebook, you can find the club s FB Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/177807582290973/
Information about The German Shepherd Dog Club of America Inc. (aka The Parent Club ) can be found on the parent club website, see the web link here: www.gsdca.org German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta www.gsdcatlanta.org American Kennel Club www.akc.org German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog/ PUPPIES AND LITTERS: Give Connie Irvine information on puppies and litters. Connie handles the Club phone; she will direct callers to members who have puppies, studs, or older German Shepherd Dogs available. COMMITTEE PHONES Versatility: Joye Evans (770) 438-2285 Awards & Banquet: Nancy Harper-Mulvaney (770) 640-0149 Working Dog Association: Betty Ann Fredrick (770) 639-0747 Trophy Chair: Connie Irvine (770) 507-7408 Complimentary Guardian To send a complimentary copy of The Guardian to puppy buyers, friends, or prospective members, Contact the editor, Stacey H. Pollio, at gsdatleditor@outlook.com Any claims or statements by writers or advertisers in The Guardian are not verified and are not necessarily those of the Editor of the Guardian or the officers or directors of The German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta, Inc. Editor: Stacey H. Pollio Club Phone: Connie Irvine (770) 507-7408 Hearts & Flowers: Jan Eason (678) 549-2113 Internet/website: Stacey Pollio (404) 353-0588 Equipment: Barbara Stamper (770) 922-0969 Obedience: Erika Tracy (678) 642-9303 Page 10 of 10