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The Mason-Dixon Line The Official Newsletter of the MDGSP Club

Mason-Dixon GSP Club Web Site: www.mdgspclub.com July 2009

I N T HIS I SSUE Club Officers and Chairpersons

Monthly Features & Announcements: President: Jim Birdsall 301-407-9087 [email protected]  Notice from the President Vice-President: Chad Gordon  Minutes of 20 June Club Meeting Secretary: John Warren 301-349-4846 Officer and Chair Reports: [email protected] Treasurer: Ken Huyser 301-898-9460 [email protected]  MDGSP Show Report Field Trial Chair: Open (acting) Queries to Ken Huyser  MDGSP Fall Training Day Notice Hunt Test Chair: John Naughton 410-799-4325 [email protected]  MDGSP MidYear Rescue Report Training Day Chair: John Warren 301-349-4846  Membership Report/Application [email protected]  Welcome New Members Membership Chair: Dennis Brekhus 301-846-0559 [email protected] Rescue Chairperson: Rob Loew 301-972-0868 [email protected] Information: Show Chair: Dee Stelmach 717-292-6554 [email protected] Walking FT Chair: Pat Dady 301-948-2471 [email protected]  Al-Breed Canine Health Clinic

Links, Brags, Litter Announcements Additional Committees/Chairs  Our Favorite Links Awards Chair Julie Birdsall 301-407-9087 [email protected] Public Relations Jim Birdsall [email protected]  Brags Send information for newsletter to: Send information for website to:  Litter Announcement Dennis A. Brekhus Andrea Smith, Web Master 1203 North Market St. 1560 Small Farms Drive Advertisements: Frederick, MD 21701 Westminster, MD 21157  Classifieds – Items for Sale [email protected]  Straub’s Game Farm  Creekside Game Birds [email protected]

Upcoming Mason-Dixon German Shorthaired Pointer Club Events at a Glance

MDGSP Club Fall Training Day 13 September 2009 MDGSP Club Fall Hunt Test 19 – 20 September 2009 MDGSP Club Fall Horseback Field Trial 6 – 8 November 2009 MONTHLY FEATURES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notice from the President...... I hope everyone has a wonderful summer and we will see you at the next event. Jim Birdsall, 301-407-9087.

Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2009 Meeting was called to order by the club President, Pat Dady, at 11:00 a.m. Present: Pat Dady, Jim Birdsall, John Warren, Ken Huyser, John Naughton and Dennis Brekhus. A motion was made by Jim Birdsall and seconded to accept the meeting minutes from January 31, 2009.

NEW OFFICERS John Warren as the Acting Secretary read the names of the following nominees for the next term: President: James Birdsall, candidate Vice-President: Vacant Secretary: John Warren, candidate Hunt Test Chair: John Naughton, current acting candidate Walking Field Trial: Vacant

John Warren moved that the unopposed slate of officers be accepted. The Board vote was unanimous. Jim Birdsall made the following appointments to complete vacancies in the Club’s officers/board positions.

Chad Gordon Vice President to complete Jim Birdsall’s term Pat Dady Walking Field Trial Chair to complete Jim Birdsall’s term

SECRETARY’S REPORT Minutes were approved from January’s meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT Beginning balance January 25, 2009 $15,258.87 Income through June 20, 2009 $16,143.52 Expenses $15,362.39 Ending Balance June 20, 2009 $16,040.00

Income exceeded expenses for the period by $781.13. General note: the Club’s account balance has grown by + or - $3000.00 over the last three years.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT We currently have 87 members in the club. Eight new members were welcomed at this meeting. We are currently emailing 81 newsletters and mailing 6 hard copies. This has had a positive effect on our treasury. New Members welcomed since January 2009:

Hunter & Deborah Shelly, Paul & Darlene Leboeuf, David & Patricia Jordan, Danny & Marianne Carter, Lynn & Cynthia Fieldman, R obertPriest, Smokin Ray & Jennie Reese. HUNT TEST The Fall Hunt Test is scheduled for September 19 and 20, 2009. The Hunt Test Chairman has submitted all required documents to AKC for approval. The current cost estimate is $3500.00. With 37 entries in the Spring Hunt Test (6 Master, 9 Senior, 22 Junior), the Club grossed $3,510.00 with expenses totaling $3418.00. The Fall Training Day is scheduled for September 13, 2009. WALKING FIELD TRIAL Pat Dady was appointed Chair after Jim Birdsall took over as President.

RESCUE Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue has placed 41 dogs this year with 14 in foster homes and 6 waiting for spaces. There was some discussion regarding the goals of Mason-Dixon and Mid-Atlantic. It was agreed that a letter would be drafted to Mid-Atlantic stating Mason-Dixon’s goals and objectives for the breed.

SHOW Specialty Show was held in conjunction with York Kennel Club on March 13. There were 12 sweepstakes entries and 38 regular class entries. A Specialty Show is planned for Saturday, October 24, 2009 in conjunction with Middleburg KC. The show will be held at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia. There is also a plan to support Celtic Cluster in conjunction with Lancaster KC and a Specialty Show in conjunction with York KC on March 19 and 20.

OLD BUSINESS

Jim Birdsall presented modifications to the Club by-laws which were discussed at the January meeting and tabled until the June meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

The following are proposed changes to the by-laws:

Article II- Memberships

SECTION I Change (a) to the following: Full membership will be open to all persons 18 years of age or older and who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club. Each membership shall be considered a family membership with one vote per family unless otherwise specified. Change (b) to the following: Persons applying for membership shall be considered members upon receipt of the signed application and receipt of the first year’s dues by the membership chairperson. The membership application shall include the Club by-laws by reference, and the applicant’s signature on the membership application shall be deemed acceptance of the by-laws. The by-laws are available for review on the Club’s website. Office eligibility and recognition awards tenure begin on that date.

ADD NEW SECTION III

Honorary Membership

Any full member may nominate a member for consideration as an Honorary Member to the Board. This can be done at any time during the year but will be voted on only at the Club’s two annual meetings. The requirements to be considered for honorary membership are: a. A nominee must have been a member of the Club for a minimum of 8 consecutive years.

b. A nominee must have served as a committee chairperson or an officer of the Club in at least two different positions and have served at least two terms in each. These will be the minimum requirements to be used by the Board for consideration. The honorary nominee should be devoted to the Club for the betterment of the breed and should be a person who is deserving of the title Honorary Member. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the unanimous consent of the Board.

ADD SECTION IV

Lifetime Membership

A Lifetime Membership may be purchased by any full time member for the Fee of $500.00 A Lifetime Membership has all of the benefits of a full member for life but will no longer be required to pay dues.

These changes were approved by the Board of Directors and will be presented to the membership for a vote at the annual meeting in January.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in favor of crabs and chicken. Mason-Dixon GSP Club’s Specialty Shows Show Chairman Mason-Dixon GSPC and AKC Delegate–Dee Stelmach [email protected]

This year we are once again holding a Specialty Show in conjunction with Middleburg KC at the Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg, Virginia on Saturday, October 24, 2009, hopefully without the incredible downpour we had last year.

Also, we are planning to support the entry at the Celtic Cluster in conjunction with Lancaster KC and hold a Specialty show in conjunction with the York Kennel Club on March 19 and 20th 2010, respectively. The Cluster will be FIVE days, running from Wed, March 17, 2010 to Mon, March 21, 2010. Rally and obedience are offered at this Cluster.

Additionally, to comply with AKC regulations to hold a Specialty Show, we will be holding a match this year; date pending at this time.

Mason-Dixon GSP Club Fall Training Day, Training Day Chairperson – John Warren, (301) 349-4846, [email protected] 13 September 2009. The agenda and entry form for the Training Day are as follows: TRAINING DAY AGENDA

Sunday, September13, 2009

* 7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration

* 8:00-8:45 a.m. Junior, Senior/Master hunt test requirements and

demonstrations

* 8:45-10:30 Training sessions for Junior dogs and handlers

(Limited to 40 dogs at 15 minutes per brace)

* 8:45-10:30 Senior/Master chukar hunt **

(Limited to 16 dogs at 30 minutes per brace)

* 10:30-11:00 Field trial discussion and demonstration

* 11:00-2:00 Training session for Junior dogs

* 11:00-2:00 Chukar hunt

** Senior/Master dog handlers will be paired with other dogs at the same experience level. The handlers may shoot the birds themselves, or a gunner may accompany you.

MASON-DIXON GSP CLUB FALL TRAINING DAY ENTRY FORM

SPTEMBER 13, 2009

Sycamore Landing at McKee-Bescher

OWNER ______

E-MAIL ADDRESS ______

TELEPHONE # ______

DOG EXPERIENCE LEVEL ______Novice, Junior, Senior, Master

# of quail needed @ 2 for $20.00 ______

# of chukars needed (for Senior/Master) ______@ 2 for $25.00

Welcome/registration begins at 7:30 a.m. (rain or shine) Please mail this entry form with your check to: (make check payable to Mason-Dixon GSP Club)

John Warren 18215 Moore Road Dickerson, MD 20842

Mason-Dixon GSP Club’s Fall Hunt Test McKee-Bescher, WMA. Hunt Test Chairperson–John Naughton, 410- 799-4325 [email protected] 19 – 20 September 2009.

Mason-Dixon GSP Club’s Walking Field Trial Walking Field Trial Chairperson, Pat Dady, [email protected]

Mason-Dixon GSP Club’s Horseback Field Trial Acting Field Trial Chairperson: Queries to Ken Huyser, 301-898-9460 [email protected] 6 – 8 November 2009

The MDGSPC Spring Horseback Field trial was held on April 17-19, 2009 at Petersburg, Delaware. We had a full 3 days of dogs for the event and the best weather of the season. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We had good turn outs for the dinners on Friday and Saturday evening in the clubhouse. Many thanks to KC and Jeremy for running a Calcutta for the Amateur Gun Dog Stake. And thank you to all who bid on the dogs. Greg Ritchings came out the winner with the first and second winners from the Calcutta. And the first place dog. Thank you to the people who helped clean up after the dinners and helped with the club house: KC Shore & Jeremy, Jim & Kathy Kuhns, Stephanie Snyder, Andrea and Hunter Smith, Betsy Archer, Connie and Andy Valentino.

We can never thank the judges enough for the long hours in the saddle – Bob Amato, Bill Bruchey, Art Cohen, Steve Henrikson, Howard Shultz and Gene Thomas.

My kitchen help was invaluable; ‘Connie Valentino’ came on Friday and stayed for the duration. I could not have done it without her. Thank you, thank you, thank you. While Connie was in the kitchen ‘Andy Valentino’ handled the dog wagon or planted birds or whatever Ken needed to keep the event running very smoothly. Thank you, thank you, you all are the best.

Pat Dady, Jim Quillen and Ray Glen helped with gunning and line marshaled. Many thanks to you all. Al Lucas took the pictures of the winners for me. Thank you so much. Congratulations to the winner of the Derby Stake who won the newest revolving trophy in memory of the Lou Foehrkolb. This trophy was donated by Jamie O’Donnell, Rsh Crk Smpr Fi Marine ‘Raider’ owners Al & Terry Lucas. Thank you to all who entered the event and supported us again. Club members supporting the event were: Scott, Andrea & Hunter Smith, Stephanie Snyder, Al Lucas, Bill Evans, Dan Rice, Barbara Kramer and Pat Dady. Congratulations to all the winners: See you next season! Ken and Nancy Huyser Mason Dixon GSP Club Field Trial Placements 04/17/2009 - 04/19/2009 Open All Age Judges: Bill Bruchey/Howard Shultz - Starters: 6 Points: 1st = 1 Place 1 FC Lady Easy Braveheart "Easy" O/Daniel Rice & Barbara Kramer H/Mike Mullineaux VIZ/F 2 Tony's Redneck Bear "Bear" O/Bill Evans & Tony Evans H/Jamie O'Donnell EP/M 3 Specter "Specter" O/Judith Hamilton H/Dave Pomfret ES/M 4 Bill's Last Chance "Luke" O/William R. Aspinall H/Dave Pomfret ES/M

Open Gun Dog - Retrieving Judges: Bill Bruchey/Howard Shultz - Starters: 11 Points: 1st = 2 Place 1 JJ's Special Edition "Zip" O/John Chokran H/John Chokran BRIT/M 2 Ariels S'Shot Justa One Hot Mama "Stella" O/Bernee Brawn & Fran Sakiey H/Fran Sakiey/Bernee Brawn GWP/F 3 Ariels Justa Gotta Go Now "Louie" O/Mary Pat Ezzo & Bernee Brawn H/Dave Pomfret GWP/M 4 Jerelins Justa Stacked Deck "Demi" O/Bernee Brawn/Fran Sakiey H/Fran Sakiey/Bernee Brawn GWP/F

Open Derby Judges: Art Cohen/Gene Thomas - Starters: 7 Points: 1st = 1 Place 1 Rsh Crk Smpr Fi Marine Raider "Raider" O/Al & Terry Lucas H/Al Lucas VIZ/M 2 Blitzkrieg's Diesel Von Reiteralm "Diesel" O/Bruce Warwick H/Mike Mullineaux WEIM/M 3 Our Wunderschon Boca V Reiteralm "Boca" O/James Harrell H/Mike Mullineaux WEIM/M 4 D-Two's Northfork Will "Will" O/Robert & Patricia Amato H/Robert Amato/Pat Amato GSP/M

Amateur Limited Gun Dog - Retrieving Judges: Gene Thomas/Steve Henrikson - Starters: 15 Points: 1st = 3, 2nd = 1 Place 1 Bitteroots Stormy "Stormy" O/Howard Shultz H/Howard Shultz VIZ/M 2 Tony's Redneck Bear "Bear" O/Bill Evans & Tony Evans H/Jamie O'Donnell EP/M 3 Patapsco Dandy Duke "Duke" O/Michael K. Glass H/Michael K. Glass GSP/M 4 **withheld** Open Limited Gun Dog Judges: Bob Amato/Steve Henrikson - Starters: 14 Points: 1st = 3 Place 1 Tony's Redneck Bear "Bear" O/Bill Evans & Tony Evans H/Jamie O'Donnell EP/M 2 JJ's Special Edition "Zip" O/John Chokran H/John Chokran BRIT/M 3 DC AFC Bitteroot Semper Fi Cutter "Cutter" O/Clint & Valerie Sails H/Dave Pomfret VIZ/M 4 FC Lady Easy Braveheart "Easy" O/Daniel Rice & Barbara Kramer H/Mike Mullineaux VIZ/F

Amateur Gun Dog Judges: Art Cohen/Bill Bruchey - Starters: 17 Points: 1st = 3, 2nd = 1 Place 1 Sawmills Wild Huckelberry "Huck" O/Gregg Ritchings H/Gregg Ritchings VIZ/M 2 Tiber Creek's Ricochet Joey "Joey" O/Grace Anne Lawson H/Grace Anne Lawson VIZ/M 3 **withheld** 4 **withheld**

Open Puppy Judges: Steve Henrikson/Howard Shultz - Starters: 7 Points: 1st = 1 Place 1 Archer's White Lightning "Buck" O/Donna O'Brian H/Betsy Archer EP/M 2 Izzy's Inga V WinDancer "Inga" O/Jay E. Fleming H/Mike Mullineaux WEIM/F 3 D-Two's Northfork Will "Will" O/Robert & Patricia Amato H/Robert Amato/Pat Amato GSP/M 4 Bleu Bayou's Gunnur V. Windancer "Gunnur" O/George K. & Miriam Tsantes H/Mike Mullineaux WEIM/M

Mason-Dixon GSP Club’s Mid-Year Rescue Report Rescue Chairperson–Rob Loew 301-972-0868 [email protected]

Mid – Atlantic GSP Rescue is the clubs agent for Rescue, a number of club members are fosters or volunteers for Mid – Atlantic.

We are half way through the year and have more dogs than foster homes and less adopted than expected. Costs are more (Duh, the economy is not great and one reason why more dogs are being turned in)

Dogs come to rescue from shelters that we solicit for GSP’s that need homes. They are strays that cannot be identified or are not claimed. Usually they have exceeded their stay (not adopted) and are scheduled to be PTS. Others come from abusive or other situations that Animal Control officers have determined to be un-fit for the dogs. Some come from owner turn-ins, either because they did not understand the breed or health or family situations have changed and they can no longer keep the dog. Special cases are like the dogs from Missouri. ( three came to Maryland) where the breeder torched the kennel and set 150 dogs loose to fend for themselves.

National GSPCA Rescue has a process that each regional rescue needs to follow for support. The first step is to ID the dog as a GSP. (Mixes sometimes slip under the bar) The second step is to find a foster home for the dog and get the dog to the foster.

Fostering is not easy. It means taking in an un-known dog to your home. It means establishing a paper trail for the dog. Taking it to the Vet, getting meds (neutered or spayed) , micro-chipping, doing socialization, basic training, then pictures, and writing a Bio for the dog without becoming too attached. When accepting a dog for fostering the duration is un-known. (I have had 7 in one year and one for 9 mos.)

Once the dog is posted the adoption process begins. Each potential adopter fills out an application. Rescue reviews the application for potential problems or “red’ flags.” Responses that require more conversation to identify a pet home are: I want a hunting dog, no fenced yard, or the dog sleeps in an outside kennel.

This process is not immediate and depends on the volunteers to call. If the conversation is OK the next step is a home visit by another volunteer, usually with a GSP. This is a reality check. Do the potential adopters understand a 65# dog with 4 paw-drive and a hunt drive. Are they ready for the exercise required? Do they really understand that these dogs will open cabinets, chew cans of food, and need to learn your rules? (I took care of Pat’s dogs for a weekend and after a nap found my glasses in the back yard, beyond repair and wore sunglasses for the next week, sorry Greta I had to tell.)

If the adopters understand the reality check they are allowed to view dogs that are in foster and waiting for adoption. Appointments are scheduled to see the dog for adoption. The suggestion is to bring other dogs and children to the meet adoptee. The adoption decision is up to the foster; it is their name on the contract. It is a three step process: the application, the home check, and the foster. It takes the time of a number of volunteers and does not go quickly. Communications with people is not the same as with dogs.

Rescue is to re-home GSP’s for forever homes. Yes there are problems with dogs, people and process but the Kleenex Kodak session at adoption is worth it. Since January the club rescue fund has $35 in micro chips and $20 in donations. We have also forwarded $120 in cash and $350 TD to Mid – Atlantic.

Since we increased adoption donations, adoptions are keeping up fairly well with vet expenses. The Mid Atlantic Financials for 2008 (81 dogs re-homed) are:

$ INFLOWS $ OUTFLOWS Dividend Income 71.24 Boarding 255.00 Dog Adoption 10,141.60 Chip Registrations 159.20 Dog Assist 402.65 Dog Expenses 258.38 Dog Food 689.20 Dog Food 25.00 Fundraiser – GSP Gear 45.00 Fundcosts-Calendars 15.56 Fundraiser-Calendars 617.00 Gifts Given 200.00 Heartworm meds 40.00 Shelter Expenses 110.00 TD Donation 4,947.24 Transport 230.00 Vet Expense 10,675.18 TOTAL INFLOWS 16,953.93 TOTAL OUTFLOWS 11,928.32 OVERALL TOTAL - REMAINING 5,025.61

Save Purina Circles for GSP Rescue: Please clip and save weight circles from bags of participating Purina brand dog foods and send them to Rob Loew, GSP Rescue, 19205 St. Johnsbury Lane, Germantown, MD 20876. Ask friends and relatives to save them as well. It helps the Rescue Program.

Fostering. Club members that are registered with Mid – Atlantic GSP Rescue, as fosters or volunteers, are: Pat Dady****Rob Loew****Parry Tomlin****Hunter Shelly****Carol White****Faith Fields The Club has a Rescue account as part of the club treasury. Money from sales of rescue items, (collars, shirts, dog toys, and Micro - chipping go to this account). Cash contributions go directly to Mid – Atlantic.

Boarding for Rescue Donation. We have members who will board your dog for short periods in exchange for your donation to Mid – Atlantic which is tax deductible, everyone wins. Contact Rob Loew for information about rescue or boarding services: [email protected] or 301-972 -0868 Mason - Dixon Rescue Micro Chips

Mason - Dixon GSP Club Rescue has purchased micro chips from Companion Animal Recovery (part of the AKC). This is a service to the members of the MDGSP Club. Micro chips are a positive method to have your dog identified if lost. Humane societies and shelters as well as veterinarian’s check for micro chip ID's and then call the registered owner for animal recovery. We are offering these chips and service, including registration for $30. They can be inserted at club events or by contacting Rob Loew. If you are a breeder and want to micro chip a whole litter we can do a deal. Purchase of MDGSP rescue items or Micro - chipping services support the clubs fund to support National and Mid - Atlantic GSP Rescue.

Membership Report – July 2009 Membership Chairperson/Membership Secretary: Dennis A. Brekhus, Membership Chair 1203 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701

The club currently has 87 Individual/Family memberships. If your contact information has changed please let me know. You may email me and place ‘Update MDGSP Info' in the subject line. In addition, if you are currently receiving your newsletter via the postal service, but would prefer email, let me know. Ask your GSP friends to join us and support our club!

Mason-Dixon German Membership Application Shorthaired Pointer ClubPlease submit application to: Application of (please print): Dennis A. Brekhus, Membership Chair Mason-Dixon GSP Club, Inc ______1203 North Market St. Name Frederick, MD 21701

Personal Information: ______ I own ______(#) GSP’s Spouse/Domestic Partner  I am a member of the GSPCA Yes No  My contact and personal information can only ______be used for Club business Yes No Street Address  I am interested in the following dog related activities: Field Trials ______Hunting Tests ______Conformation _____ Obedience ______City, State and Zip Tracking ______Agility ______Rescue ______NAVHDA ______( )______Other______Phone  AKC Judge Number ______ UKC Judge Number ______Email address  I would like to receive Club Newsletter by Email ______US Mail ______I (We) hereby apply for membership to the Mason-Dixon GSP Club, Inc. and enclose $30 payment for dues, unless after September 1st of the current year, in which I (We) enclose $15. If accepted as a Member, I (We) agree to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the aforesaid club, and also the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. I am in good standing with the American Kennel Club and the GSPCA (i.e. not under suspension). I have read, understand, and agree with the MDGSP Club By-Laws on the web site www.mdgspclub.netkennel.com

Signature of applicant: ______Date: ______

Please mail this completed form with dues (check or money order) to the Chairperson at the above referenced address. Upon receipt of the completed application and dues payment, the applicant shall be sent a copy of the Constitution and By-Laws and other pertinent information. Your application will be review by the Mason-Dixon GSP Club members at the next club meeting. The Club meets twice a year, in January and June. Watch the Newsletter for details.

HEALTH INFORMATION

All Breed - Canine Health Clinic - Saturday, August 29, 2009

WHAT: All Breed - Canine Health Clinic

SERVICES: BAER-$50, CERF-$30, Gonioscopy-$30, Cardiac-$35, Optigen-$15, Microchip-$35, Massage, Blood Test (CBC/SuperChem -$75, CBC/SuperChem/T4-$85, Parvo/Distemper Titers-$50, OFA Thyroid (Michigan)-$75, Snap 4Dx-$30, Lyme Quantitative C6 Antibody-$75)

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2009

WHERE: Oriole Dog Training Club 1718-C Belmont Avenue Baltimore, MD 21244

REGISTRATION REQUIRED !

For detailed information and registration forms: http://www.pvgrc.org/KAP/HC%202009%20main.htm

Any question email [email protected]

LINKS, BRAGS, LITTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our Favorite Links: Mid-Atlantic GSP Rescue: www.mdgsprescue.org American Kennel Club: www.akc.org German Shorthair Pointer Club of America: www.gspca.org InfoDog.com www.infodog.com GSP-1 www.shorthairs.net Breeder Links: Mi Karma GSH Pointers: www.mikarmagsp.com Stelor: www. stelorgsp .com Want To Hunt GSPs: www.wanttohunt.com River Bend GSPs: http://riverbendgsps.com Brags & Litter Announcement. Maureen and Bill Norton proudly announce that their "Nick" is now CHAMPION Stelor's Radioactive JH. Nick obtained his championship by going Best of Breed at the Rock Creek Kennel Club Show on 6/28/08. Nick defeated top ranked specials, including the #1 ranked German Shorthaired Pointer. Nick was bred by Dee Stelmach, Sharon Roy and Tara Tuthill and handled by Melissa Foehrkolb. Nick is now retired from showing, but continues his quest for the Versatility title by training for a CD title.

CH Stelor's Reign FIeld (CH Panamint's Fields of Glory JH x CH Stelor's Witch Decision JH) was awarded her AKC Champioinship. "Chrissee" was bred by Dee Stelmach, Christine and Chris Bach owned by Dee Stelmach and presented by Melissa Foehrkolb.

Alex (BIS UKC /BISS AKC CH MiKarma's Live and In Color JH - CHIC) and Hannah (Qi's Ever-Present Essence - CHIC) are proud to announce the arrival of 5 boys and 5 girls whelped on 07/08/09. Inquiries can be made to Dawn McDonough at [email protected]

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