Skywriter
Volume 2010, Issue 3 May/June 2010
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Babes in Skyland
BREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS
www.jerseyskylandslrc.com/BreederReferral.htm
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18 Month Old Black Female
Born: November 7, 2008
"Misty" is a waterdog and loves to fetch. She gets along well with others and loves attention.
She likes learning new stuff and going new places, moderate exercise and lots ofcuddling and people time! She is Prelim Hips good & Elbows clear; EIC clear; is microchipped, has all shots and is dewormed.
Kathy Mines Cell 908-319-3600 Home 908-475-5666
or Gerie Mines 973-697-0875
12 MONTH OLD BLACK MALE PUPPY - NEUTERED
Born: June 7, 2009
This boy loves people, is extremely gentle and gets along withother dogs. He has all of his shots, is crate and obedience trained.
Sire: Ch. Liberty Hill Luke Jr.
OFA Hips Good and Elbows Normal, CERF May 2009
Dam: Windwood's Midnight Lace
OFA Hips Good and Elbows Normal, CERF May 2009
Breeder/owner must place some ofher dogs due to her own medical problems.
Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143
8 MONTH OLD BLACK FEMALE PUPPIES
Born: Sept 26, 2009
Sire: MBISS CH. Beechcroft Study’s Top Secret
OFA Hips Good/Elbows Normal, Heart Echo Normal, CERF Nov. 2009 and Optigen clear
Dam: Blackwatch Breagh
OFA Hips and Elbows; Heart Echo Normal, Eyes ACVO May 2009 and Optigen Clear
Karen Lolli 845-283-5725
BLACK PUPPIES
Born: April 14, 2010
Sire: Ch. Ghoststone's Otterly Fantastic Hollywood Kid
Hips - Prelim Excellent & Elbow Normal at 12 months;
Heart OFA Echo Normal; CERF Jan.2010 Optigen Normal; EIC Clear
Dam: Am.Can.Ch. Rockycreek Delightful Dilemma
OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Patella Normal,
Heart Echo Normal, Eyes CERF Nov. 2009 Optigen Normal; EIC Clear
Gerie Mines 973-697-0875
BABES PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
Yellow and Black Puppies
Due: June 25, 2010
Sire: Ch. Kai Den's Power Surge RN TDI
OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Heart Echo Normal; CERF Oct 2009 and Optigen Normal; EIC Normal
Dam: Ancroft Gentleman Prefer Blondes
OFA Good, Elbows Normal, ACVO Feb. 2010,Optg.NBP
Ann DeGraw 908-362-5514
The breeders listed in our referral service are members in good standing of JSLRC, but under NO circumstance does JSLRC guarantee the services of said members. The buyer should review all contracts directly with the breeder.
Full members, eligible for additional benefits, wishing to list a litter in the club newsletter and on the website must do so in writing ON THE CLUB FORM.
Please send info ON THE CLUB FORM to:
Laura Dedering - JSLRC Breeder Referrals
by email:
by Fax: 610-599-7723
by mail: 98 Ramblewood Dr.
Bangor, PA 18013-5601
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2009 – 2010
JSLRC Officers and Board:
President: Donna Forte
Vice Pres: Sharon Celentano
Secretary: Donna Sevchuk
190 Asbury Anderson Rd
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 537-7041
Treasurer: Laura Dedering
Directors:
1 Year - Ann DeGraw 2009-2010
2 Year - Laura Muirhead 2009-2011
2 Year – Karen Lolli 2009-2011
Newsletter Staff:
Newsletter Editor and Publisher:
Leslie Plank
Smithtown, NY
631-724-7593
Contributing Editors
and Publishers:
Lisa Grasso
Merrick, NY
516-456-9400
Laura Dedering
Bangor, PA
610-599-7767
SKYWRITER is a publication of the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. published six times a year with deadlines on the 15th of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec. Contributions in the form of articles, news comments, wins, litter, and other items of interest to the membership are encouraged. Opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not those of the JSLRC either in whole or in part. The Editor reserves the right to edit materials in the interest of space, literary clarity, good taste or timeliness. All deadlines will be strictly enforced. Subscriptions are available to non-members for $12.00 per year from JSLRC, through the Publisher.
By Sherri Mattheis
New Member Applications
1st readings at the 5/26/10 meeting:
Tom and Marie Davidson
117 Bradford Street
Glen Rock, NJ
(201)621-8616
Malou Walther
52 Old York Road
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-3069
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Committee Chairs are reminded to contact new members and get them involved in JSLRC activities.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of JSLRC can contact our Membership Chair for procedures and a membership packet.
Call or write to
Sherri Mattheis -
JSLRC Membership Chair
908-689-5865
Table Of Contents
Nominations Pg 3
Specialty Pg 4
Obedience Report Pg 5
OCD Gene Pg 6
Dues Notice Pg 7
Match Show Flyer Pg 9
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hello All,
Hope everyone is staying cool in this awful weather! Way too warm for me but I guess summer has arrived.
It’s been a busy time for many of our members. Our Spring Health Clinic was the most successful so far, thank you Karen Lolli and Sharon Celentano for coordinating that event.
Our May meeting included a program on Puppy Lemon Laws, presented by Lisa Curry. There was a lot of information disseminated for NJ, NY and PA. Please make sure you’re well informed, it’s definitely a different world.
The Rally Fun day was a huge success; everyone who attended had a great time. It was nice to see some of the newer members come out and participate. Many thanks to Fran Pidgeon for doing a fabulous job putting it all together and to Kathy Mines who helped with the instruction. A special thanks to Laura Dedering for offering her property, it was perfect. Plans are underway to coordinate another practice day, so watch your email.
August 22nd is the date for our Back-to-Back match shows, with a general meeting to be held during our lunch break. The information can be found in this newsletter and under the calendar tab on the website. If you’ve not worked so far this year or need another event to complete you additional requirements, contact Elizabeth Henry to see where you can help.
September 3rd & 4th are the dates for our Back-to-Back Specialty shows, which will be held in conjunction with Newton Kennel Club’s All Breed shows. It’s a really lovely site; please contact Maryann Czerwinski to find out where she needs help.
Enjoy your summer, come out and support your club…most of all be safe and have FUN with your dogs!
Donna
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Stars of the Sky
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CH. Cole-Pop’s Thyme Is On My Side
New Brunswick Kennel Club – 1st open black
Raleigh Kennel Club – WD/BOW
Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Assoc. – WD/BOS
Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Assoc. – WD
New AKC Champion!
Owner: Becky Poppiti and Karen Day
Startop's Blaze of Glory RE
Delaware Valley GS Dog Club – Qualified Rally Excellent, 4th place
LRC of the Pioneer Valley - Qualified Rally Excellent
2nd place
New Rally Excellent Title!
Owners: Fran Pidgeon & Bill Pidgeon
Forestwood’s Rox Star Girl
LRC of the Potomac – Novice Black, made cut to final 6
LRC of the Pioneer Valley day 1 – 2nd place Novice bitch
LRC of the Pioneer Valley day 2 – 2nd place Novice bitch
Breeder/Owner: Leslie Plank
Forestwood’s Plum Crazy Purple
LRC of the Pioneer Valley day 1 – 2nd place 6-9 bitch
Ladies KA Of America – 1st place 6-9 bitch & Best Puppy
Union County Kennel Club - RWB
Breeder/Owner: Leslie Plank
Cedarbrook Bello Ragazzo
LRC of Greater Boston Day 1 – 1st place 9-12
LRC of Greater Boston Day 1 – 1st place 9-12 Sweeps
LRC of Greater Boston Day 2 – 2nd place 9-12
LRC of Greater Boston Day 2 – 3rd place 9-12 Sweeps
Breeders: Leslie Plank, Nicole and Michael Santamaria
Branwood’s Morning Mischief
New Brunswick Kennel Club – 2nd place open yellow
LRC of the Potomac – 1st place BBE Yellow bitch
Pioneer Valley Kennel Club – 1st place BBE
Bucks County Kennel Club – 1st place Open Yellow
LRC of The Pioneer Valley day 2 – 3rd Open Yellow
Taconic Hills KC Day 1 – 1st place BBE
Taconic Hills KC Day 2 – RWB
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Hallie Scherck
Branwood’s Peppermint
New Brunswick Kennel Club – 4th place BBE
LRC of the Potomac – BBE black, made cut to final 8
Bucks County Kennel Club – 3rd place BBE
LRC of the Pioneer Valley day 2 – 3rd place BBE
Breeder/ Owner/Handler: Hallie Scherck
Can. Ch. Folklaur Storybook Ending
Huntingdon Valley KC - WB/BOS
Taconic Hills KC Day 1 - RWB
Breeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Can. Ch. Folklaur The Secret Garden
LRC of the Potomac - 2nd Place Open Yellow
from an entry of 30 bitches
Breeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Folklaur Auld Lang Syne
LRC of the Potomac - 2nd Place 12-18 Reg Choc
LRC of the Potomac - 2nd Place 15-18Sweeps Choc
LRC of the Pioneer Valley - 2nd Place 12-18 Reg
LRC of the Pioneer Valley - 1st Place 15-18 Sweeps
Breeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!
The Nominating Committee wishes to nominate the following members for the slate of officers for the year 2010-2011 election. They are as follows:
President: Donna Forte
Vice President: Sharon Celentano
Treasurer: Laura Dedering
Secretary: Sherri Mattheis
Director 1 year: Donna Sevchuk
Directors 2 year:
with 1 year remaining of a 2 year term:
Karen Lolli and Laura Muirhead.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Celentano, Laura Jennings,
Chairperson-Philip Hess
*Nominations from the floor will be taken at the August meeting.
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September 3 & 4, 2010 Back-To-Back Specialties
In Conjunction with Newton Kennel Club
At the Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Rd. August, NJ 07822
Friday
Judge: Liz Muthard (USA)
Sweeps Puppy & Veteran Judge: Tina Barks (Bellwether Labradors - USA)
Saturday
Judge: Manolo Queijeiro (Queijeiro Labradors - Mexico)
Sweeps Puppy & Veteran Judge: Kathy Sneider VMD (Aquarius Labradors - USA)
Once again I am asking for help on these shows. Setup and take down the day of the show and on Saturday after the show. Please contact me and let me know what you would like to do. My email is: .
Corey Anger will need help with the raffle table. Setting up and sitting at the table so she can show her dogs and taking down. Contact me or Corey directly at 631-821-4098 email:
Ann DeGraw will need help with the trophy table. Setting it up early in the morning and help bringing the trophies to the ring as they are presented. Also help taking down the table. Contact Ann directly at: 908-362-5514 or email:
This year we are going to ask the club members to bring a dish of cookies, brownies or fruit or some other finger type easy dessert or refreshment. We will put these dishes out at the lunch break. We would like to know what you will bring. Please contact Donna Sevchuk at 908-537-7041 or email
We will once again have bagels and coffee the morning of both shows. I am sure we can use some help setting up those tables and cleaning up afterwards.
We would appreciate all the members doing something. Thanks
Remember my email is:
Contact me. I will be sending out a reminder as we get closer to the show dates.
OBEDIENCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Submitted by Fran Pidgeon
Obedience Chair
On Sunday, May 23, 2010 JSLRC, Inc. hosted the club’s first-ever Rally Fun Day at Laura Dedering’s farm (Folklaur Labradors). The weather was questionable in the morning, but the rain stopped just in time for the activities to begin. The event was well-attended by 17 club members and their dogs!
Rally Fun Day began with Fran Pidgeon’s oral presentation that provided an overview of AKC Rally Obedience. Kathy Mines (Rocky Creek Labradors) assisted by displaying AKC Rally signs and offering helpful information based on her personal experiences in AKC Rally.
Participants then received hands-on instruction of AKC Rally Novice signs and exercises. A practice Rally Novice course was set-up in one of Laura’s fields. Fran Pidgeon taught participants how to correctly perform the course exercises. Kathy Mines assisted by teaching participants how to correctly perform the obstacles with the orange cones and the 1, 2, 3 steps exercises (forward & backward). Participants received hand-outs with helpful tips for getting started in AKC Rally Obedience.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in Rally Fun Day and successfully navigated the practice course and obstacles! Left turn, right turn, 270 left, 360 right, spiral left, spiral right…We LOVE the big yellow arrows on the Rally signs that send us in the correct direction!
Thank you to all members who helped to make the day a success, especially Kathy Mines for your assistance throughout the day. It was a fun day for both humans and dogs! And finally, a special thank you goes to Laura Dedering for opening her home and her property to us for our special day. Hopefully some of our club members will venture into the Rally rings in the near future to work towards a Rally Novice title!
Happy Rallying!!
Obsessive-Compulsive Gene Located in Dogs
As reported on AOLnews.com
Obsessive-Compulsive Gene in Dogs Could Help Explain Human Disorders - AOL News
(Feb. 3) – If your dog seems to exhibit time-consuming, repetitive behaviors, new research suggests it might actually suffer from a mental illness. A study published in the January issue of Molecular Psychiatry reports that scientists have located a gene for obsessive-compulsive disorder among certain canine breeds.
OCD affects around 2 percent of people, and the canine research suggests that some breeds, especially Dobermans and bull terriers, are at an exceptionally high risk. Up to 70 percent of some litters seem to have obsessive tendencies.
For more than 10 years, behaviorists at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University collected blood samples from Dobermans that exhibited compulsive behavior, like blanket-sucking, as well as from unaffected, healthy Dobermans. In 2001, they teamed up with the Medical Genetics Program at University of Massachusetts Medical School for a widespread "genome association" study.