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First Times All the Way Around! Inside the Newsletter The 2007 VDD-GNA meeting was held in January in Denton Texas. There were a lot of “first times” for this GNA Annual Meeting Denton, TX 1 meeting in Denton Texas. It was the first time that an annual meeting was ever held in Texas. It was also the first time that the meeting was held in the “winter time”. Joerg Tabel Presentation Notes 2 Usually the meetings are held it late spring or early summer to accommodate the vacationers. This year the meeting Vice Chairman’s Notes 9 was held in January to allow the Board of Directors and the membership input on agenda items before the VDD annual

meeting in Germany. This was also the first time that the From the Breedwarden 9 “Big Rivers Chapter” entertained the annual meeting. It was a “first time attendance” for many of the Texas and From the Business Manager 10 Oklahoma members attending.

The meeting was well attended by the Board of Directors, Director of Testing 11 as well as many members from the Big Rivers Chapter. On Thursday, January 25 the Executive Board met to review and set the agenda. On Friday morning the Board Judge Development Director 12 of Directors started at 9:00 AM to start work on the business at hand. They finally finished their meeting at HD-Results 13 5:00PM that evening just in time to head to the Dallas Gun Club for a delightful dinner and talks by Joerg Tabel of Germany on Hunting Traditions of Germany and where the Point of View 14 DD is headed.

You Be the Judge 15

Chapter Happenings 17

Armbruster Intent 24

Test Schedule 26

Litter Listings 31

Calendar of Events 36 Board of Directors as well as Executive Committee meet to discuss the business of Group North America. New Members 39 On Saturday morning Joerg Tabel inlightened the group with his lecture on “Blood Tracking and its Training for the DD. It was a great lecture on how to prepare your dog on blood tracking for the VGP and the 20 hour and 40 hour blood track. ( Ed. Note: Joerg’s Notes and Comments are in another section of this NL

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Donors for 2007 AGM Auction Hank Lippert Kenny Romero Donny Zarra Gene and Lona Kluck Ron and Sherry Nichols Brandt Hardy John FetzerKevin Sherrodd Bryon Beaton Larry Houck Jimmy Williams Mark Heuer

Joerg Tabel receiving a custom made “wing boned turkey Joerg Tabel yelper” from Jerry W from the Big Rivers Chapter Drahthaar for Youth Foundation Eukanuba That afternoon, the membership, the Board of Directors Atlantic ChapterGreat and the Executive Committee all came together for 2 hours Lakes Chapter to discuss and vote on many of the recommendations that Southeast Hunter Chapter had been made in the past 2 days. It was a very well run Midwest North Hunter Chapter meeting. One of the highlights of the meeting was that wo Great Plains Chapter members of GNA were awarded “Distinguished Service Big Rivers Chapter Awards. They were Brandt Hardy and Hank Lippert both Sitatunga Safaris of the Big Rivers Chapter. These two men were VDD-GNA wishes to thank all persons and Chapters who donated recognized for their “dedicated and steadfast service the items to make the auction a very good success. If anyone was let Deutsch Drahthaar and Group North America. out, it was done unintentionally and please accept our apologies.

German Hunting Traditions (Brauchtum) By Joerg Tabel Hunting traditions are driven by emotions as much as by hunting ethics, by practicality and – at times – by doing things within a group of selected people, namely the huntsmen, not easily understood by the general public, thus, keeping a kind of secret to ourselves.

The hunting traditions in Germany, call it the custom, has many facets.

The overriding cause of developing, maintaining and cherishing the traditions, however, is carried by the hunter’s Brandt Hardy receiving his “Distinguished Service Award” from Chairman Bryon Beaton respect for the creature, in fact, by his reverence for God’s creation as a whole. It That evening a very find dinner was well attended by more may be said at this very point, that a hunter who has than 60 attendees. A “money raising auction” for the DD’s obviously no ‘links’ to God is not utterly welcome in a was then directed by “Auctioneer Mark Heuer”. The event hunters’ community. raised over $4000 on the auction and almost another $1000 from the “raffle table”. The highlights of the auction The custom is essentially composed of (but not limited were 3 different “hunting trips” and a #1 numbered and to) : signed print of the DD picture that is used on the cover of this Newsletter by Hank Lippert. the hunters’ own vocabulary (hunters’ language) in describing hunting situations, animal behaviour or body parts of a game animal for instance; the use of “branches” (Brüche) broken from a defined type of tree as a means of signaling a certain situation or communicating with fellow huntsmen; VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org the use of the bugle-horn (French horn) as a means of communication in various hunting situations & social events; the appropriate training, handling and use of hunting dogs, for example in tracking down wounded game of any size (from quail to deer).

There are a number of minor traditions that have developed in local areas over time, which may not be known or understood by a hunter from a different region.

To elaborate on the above described custom in more detail, here are a few examples of the huntsmen’s own language:

The spot where an individual game animal rests, usually Joerg Tabel demonstrating his horn blowing abilities in the during the day, has different names depending on the Forest at the seminar for the Southeast Hunter Chapter species in question. meeting.

A hare rests in a Sasse (derived from sitting), a wild boar If a (larger) group of hunters sets off for a common drive would rest in a Lager (lying) or Kessel (couch), a deer hunt, for example, a specific melody (‘signal’) would would rest in a Bett (bed); remember the “wound-bed”. The indicate the start of the drive and also the end of the drive leg of a duck or goose is called Ruder (webbed foot or (‘trigger at rest’). paddle), that of a deer is called Lauf (running), that of a In a large area covered, the signal would be passed on quail is called Staender (standing), that of a boar Hammer ! from one blowing hunter to the next around the wooded area. Such signals represent established instructions! The deer doesn’t walk, but zieht (drags on) when slowly A participating hunter disregarding these instructions (call moving forward. The fox schnuert (trots on a rope), his them safety orders) would risk his hunting licence or would footprints (paws) leave a straight line (rope) on the sandy at least instantly be expelled from the hunt. ground or in snow. The non-hunter, of course, wouldn’t know what we are After a hunt the game bagged will be honoured by signals talking about. specific to each species; these so-called “dead game” signals all have one portion at the end in common: ha-la-li.

Specifically prepared and placed branches (Bruch) The bugle horn will also be blown on special occasions like signify the course of a track of a wounded game, tell the weddings, birthdays, or funerals of hunters, even in the hunting companion what to do in a particular situation, church. identify the shot – and cleaned – game as male or female. Usually, on November 3rd, the memorial day of St. After certain big game (ungulates) has been shot the Hubertus, the hunters’ holy patron, mass will be celebrated hunter will offer the “last bite” in respect for the creature by in church which attracts huge crowds. placing a branch into the mouth of the deer, boar, or else. The subject of cherishing the hunting traditions is The branch must be of one of the following trees: fir, pine, considered important enough to be part of the hunters’ oak¸ or alder. exams. It is compulsory to pass such test before obtaining a hunting licence in Germany. There is the tradition that if a hunter dies, the mourning comrade will place a Bruch on his coffin before burial, say Hunting custom is an integral part of our hunting culture instead of flowers. A close friend would visit the grave yard that has developed over decades and centuries in our part regularly afterwards and place a Bruch on the grave of his of the world. gone friend. Adhering to established hunting traditions contributes A well versed huntsman blows the bugle horn. to fostering the sense of unity among hunters and to The horn without keys has 5 natural notes only; the expert building bridges between people of different origin, can manage to produce a maximum of 7 notes on it. education, professional status, social background, There are a great number of melodies (“signals), either gender and age. used for practical reasons in genuine hunting situations or on traditional and emotional grounds, – some 45 signals in Thank you and Horrido! all. ED Note: Joerg Tabel is from Germany. He was the featured speaker at the 2007 Annual Meeting in Denton, TX. VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

It would seem that everything is well looked after, Everything is cared for, DD – what paves its future? Everything has been thought of, By Jorge Tabel Let’s lean back, enjoy the work of our Deutsch-Drahthaar What are our visions for the DD? and allow things to happen as they should. or ... where-to do we intend to go? or ... where do we need to go? In fact , we have made great progress in breeding a very capable hunting dog over the last several decades, in Originally, when preparing for this week’s event [the AGM Germany, the US and elsewhere in the world. of VDD-GNA in Denton, Texas in January 2007] I was asked to present a review of the past & future use of DD. VDD can proudly claim to be the most successful breeding I took the liberty to slightly modify the topic with the club of larger hunting dogs (pointing dogs) world-wide. We intention to look more into the future rather than at the past, can boast of a fairly large breeding base, of a great variety since it is the future, that we are going to live! of blood lines. Yet, the history of the VDD and its product, the DD, is more than exciting. If you wish, have a look again at your GNA Performance and ‘type’ have reached a level of impressive Newsletter Vol 57, No.2 (March 2005); pages 10-13 will quality; make interesting reading. so has the versatility of our Deutsch-Drahthaar.

When addressing the above questions, the pertaining regulations come automatically to our mind, namely: Okay – then – where do we need to go?

(a) Statute of VDD (Satzung) Well, beware of complacency ! There is no reason to be (b) Breed Standard (Rasse Standard) self-content ! (c) Breeding Regulations (Zuchtordnung) In my opinion, the future demands that we cope with 4 central requirements: Let me quote substantial portions from ... Firstly, to maintain and stabilize performance, type and The purpose of VDD is to promote breeding of Deutsch- versatility; Drahthaar, to promote their handling and testing for versatile hunting Secondly, to display honesty, objectivity, and use, and straightforwardness to fulfill the hunters’ ethical obligation while going about when testing one’s dog at an Assc. Test; hunting. this applies to both judge and handler; this applies not only to tests, but equally to practical hunting again, the Preamble describes the need to use the DD in in the field, numerous, in water or in the woods; actually in all hunting situations before & after the shot in the field, in the forest, in water. Thirdly, to unswervingly produce a dog for hunting, for The Deutsch-Drahthaar has to display all relevant natural genuine work and ability not for beauty, exhibition, money making or other purposes; indicators, typical for a DD. He simply needs to be versatile ! Fourthly, to pay particular attention to producing a dog of uncompromising, undeterred mental stability The Breed Standard goes on to describe details of the Ladies & Gentlemen, dog’s appearance, let me briefly comment on the above statements: its desired conformation & coat, its character, temperament, mental stability. ° Performance, type As said we have achieved a great deal and probably can’t Article 1 of the Breeding Regulations stipulate that the go for much more. Take the nose for example. I hear individual breeder enjoys far-reaching freedom in breeding people say “my dog has a very good nose”. DDs, of course, within the framework of the detailed I tend to fully agree with them without even having seen the Regulations (“the do’s and must not’s”). dog. Unless the dog has a severe physiological dysfunction, his scenting ability is very good, several ten or Article 1 of the Breeding Regulations also repeats the hundred ‘000 times better than ours and good enough for century-old principle of DD breeding, named our hunting purposes.

“from performance to type” For a very good reason our recently revised test regulations speak of the “use of nose”, in other words how is the dog going about using his nose, his most dominant organ of sense. To Reflecting on the above just said, develop this “scenting tool” to full maturity is largely within the scope of the handler. VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

° Versatility, in my opinion the most prominent asset of our An obvious example of poor behaviour and compromised Deutsch-Drahthaar, needs to be actively utilized by the composure is a dog’s tendency to bark vigorously at or handler, in tests and in practice. In this instance, I see even run make-believe attacks on by-passers or other dogs much room and a challenge on the part of the handler. while kept inside his owner’s motor vehicle. Instead of If the handler demands, the DD will oblige ! I appeal to taking well understood measures to stop such behaviour you: be pretentious! instantly, you can observe quite often that owners corroborate such attitude and call their dog “a good boy, ° Honesty, objectivity because he is defending the car ...”, indeed a sad judgment I have seen group members testing their DD’s at Assoc. & self-deception! Tests of other “more lenient” clubs or groups, because “they would earn a couple of points more over there”, and, As you can guess, the responsibility is not only with the hence make their sire more valuable and attractive! I breeder. The new puppy owner can do a lot in the right consider this behaviour as a sad self-deceit and a deceit of direction. He is well advised to visit the kennel and see the DD breeding as a whole. Moreover, such attitude qualifies dam (mother dog) – also see her working and “behaving” – the owner or handler as being highly unassuming, before making the decision to buy a pup. unpretentious! Accept the strengths and weaknesses of By doing so, the potential buyer puts “natural market your dog – and work on improving the weaknesses. forces” in place.

° Focus on producing a dog for hunting All of us who like the Deutsch-Drahthaar carry a piece of The other day I came across a man in the neighbouring responsibility. village who walked his dog, obviously a Deutsch- Drahthaar. Since I know most hunters in my area (but not A well bred, well trained, well handled Deutsch- him), I approached him and asked if he used to go out Drahthaar reflects the sound image of the owner and hunting with his DD. “Oh no, I am not a hunter, but I like the image of good hunting as a whole ! this breed, this is already the fifth Deutsch-Drahthaar in my life; I always got them from kennel ....” Thank you & Waidmannsheil Okay, you can’t blame the man for liking DDs. Who doesn’t? Understand Blood

The issue is: the breeder is obviously not breeding dogs for Tracking hunting purposes. Such development is an inherent risk, it By Joerg Tabel may eventually lead to a deterioration of our breed – as (This is a reprint of Joerg Tabel’s presentation on Blood Tracking seen in other breeds – and also blur the view of certain Work on the occasion of the AGM of VDD-GNA in Denton, TX in groups of hunters, who for whatever reason, are not (yet) January 2007 and of the Annual SouthEast Hunter Chapter exposed to solid, thorough, and sincere hunting practice. Membership Meeting in Hamilton, GA in early February, 2007) Our DD is to remain a solid worker with purpose and may I have termed my presentation “understand blood tracking” not degenerate to a pet. with the intention to address a few thoughts, a few necessities you need to understand and observe when going about preparing your dog for blood tracking and ° Mental stability (Wesen) eventually make him/her a reliable blood tracker. The biggest task, the most important challenge for our Deutsch-Drahthaar breed is to safe-guard and foster the Blood tracking is an extremely pretentious work – and dog’s mental stability, which goes far beyond (the absence many of us see it as the undisputed crown of ethical of) shot sensitivity. hunting.

As said earlier, in terms of performance we can expect only My overriding goal in preparing and teaching my dog to little more than we have, therefore our main focus has to be work a blood track is to tune the dog, to tune him both directed toward producing mentally sound dogs. mentally and physically; in other words: to condition the A DD is to be friendly toward other dogs of any size, or at dog for doing blood tracking work willingly, happily & least indifferent toward them. effectively. He should be friendly toward men, show neither aggressiveness nor anxiety. I strive to methodically develop and establish a pattern of behaviour on the part of the dog, methodically, ritually and He should be sort of “laid back” when encountering rigidly supported and controlled by me as the handler. domestic animals like horses, cows, sheep, goats, or poultry. When using the terms “tuning” and “conditioning” I am trying to circumscribe the German term “Prägung” and its He should be calm and composed when encountering a paramount importance for training reliable blood trackers. new, possibly odd environmental situation ... but if (As you coin a coin or emboss a piece of metal, you “coin” disturbed initially, he should quickly regain his mental the dog’s mind, you establish a pattern.) balance. VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

I said I methodically develop and establish a pattern. After having prepared the drag you guide the puppy gently, What do these methods look like? but accurately with both palms of your hands from start to finish and allow the dog to eat the food. Let me start with the key-word: motivation Even more effective is perhaps to offer a little, but solid piece of meat, which you leave tied to the dragging rope. There is no action or activity in a dog’s or any other Once getting to the end, you hold the string fast which will animal’s life without motivation: surely encourage the little dog to fight for the “prey”, pulling off little bites and, thus, increasing his/her eating “lust”. At Hunger motivates eating, the same time you as handler, hunting partner and team thirst motivates drinking, leader take – in the eyes of your pup - part in this pleasant (excess) energy motivates playing, “eating event”. tiredness motivates sleeping, and by the way: an established pattern leads to (or You may repeat these food drag exercises several times a “motivates”) to behave in a particular fashion. day, but – please – make always sure, the dog is willing and hungry. Exercising with a tired and/or satisfied dog is I simply use hunger as motivator. often a step backwards! Over time you gradually extend these food drags in terms I must confess I do not know of any better method than of length (from 1-3-5-10-20-40-60-80 to 100 and more “deceiving” the dog with food, thus, “exploiting” his hunger. yards) and also in terms of the time between preparing and In this context deceiving equals conditioning the dog. working the drag (from a few minutes to 10 min-20min-1h-2-3-4-5-6-12hrs). There are people who complain their dog doesn’t eat well & is never really hungry. This may be true in isolated cases, One additional necessity needs to be observed: get the but let me assure you: you can teach young dogs to eat puppy used to wearing a collar very early in its life; in this well (and be hungry!). When feeding the pup, always stay context a string around the neck is initially sufficient, to be with him and take the food basin away promptly and keep it exchanged by a light leather collar after a few days. Once out of reach the very moment he turns his mouth and head the food drag exceeds the length of 6 or 10 feet, continue away from the food. If you repeat this procedure a couple to use a (light) tracking leash – and from then on always of times– also allowing any length of time elapse until you use a tracking leash! offer the food again - the pup will be eager to finish his plate. In contrast, leaving the unfinished food with the dog The food drag exercise serves several purposes: or refilling the plate every now and then outside established feeding times is not likely to be conducive to making a good In general terms we are installing a mental chain of events: “eater”. Smell, arousing hunger, use of nose, nose on the ground, follow track, find prey, fight for the prey, meet hunger (=> At the age of six, seven, preferably no later than eight (8) eat => success => mission completed). weeks I start with the first “food drags”. Hence, you are coining a chain of events, a desired (Since the puppies are usually still with the breeder at this behaviour – age it is the breeder’s responsibility to initiate the first you are (in the process of) establishing a pattern! steps, which – as a side line – make him a truly responsible breeder.) Yet, I am pursuing several more far-reaching goals relevant What are “food drags” like? to blood tracking, when applying the food drag training method (you may also call it the “tuning” or “conditioning” Choose the food the puppy usually gets or which he/she method). likes particularly much. Depending on the constitution of the food (soft, watery, solid) you may fill it into a little linen Specifically – pouch, attach it to a rope and drag the “deceiving object of desire” over the ground (lawn, meadow). As I use to feed The first goal of the food drag is to my dogs with fresh meat, such as beef, sheep or even make the dog follow a track by exploiting his hunger game meat I simply drag a piece of meat, ideally a piece from the lungs. Watch out: never ever work with a full or tired dog; never saturate the hunger fully; never ever tire the dog down You all know the common game drag tested at our Assoc completely; make sure a sound amount of energy remains. tests. The very first food drags are drags in miniature – This allows the dog to mentally store the exercise as a they are baby versions! You start with a length of 2 or 3 most pleasant event. feet and extend the length gradually over time. The marginal difference to the tested game drag is that – The second goal is to instead of an object to be retrieved – you place food at the get the dog used to a long and eventually heavy leash. In end of the drag (which you are sure the puppy will combination with the pleasant event, namely the thoroughly enjoy). anticipation to find food, the dog will learn to tolerate the VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org leash as the most common thing on earth. We call this very important aspect, this tolerance the “steadiness to leash”. The “food drag” discussed above can be seen as a preparatory method. As the puppy grows you extend the The third goal length of the drag gradually and in small steps from a few has again to do with the long leash. Beyond tolerating the yards upto ¼ mile. You also extend the time between leash the dog will actually very soon like the leash and preparing and working the food drag – from promptly to a vividly express his joy. This is important in so far as the dog couple of hours. will soon recognise the leash as a symbol for rewarding (pleasant) tracking work. The installation of the pattern is In terms of the nose, e.g. the dog’s ability to smell the scent taking shape, the course of conditioning is bearing fruits. and follow the track does not really constitute a problem. People tend to underestimate a dog’s objective “organic” Example: You take your fully trained dog by car to the ability to smell, based on the physiological structure of the woods, step out of your truck, take the shoulder lead out, nose. Don’t be misled and seek for cheap excuses in the tell your dog to jump off, to sit; you start walking: the dog plight of failure. will display a “standard” behaviour. Your paramount task is essentially to maintain motivation.

However, if you take out the long tracking leash instead, What is the instantly fitting keyword here? Yes, hunger ! (I the dog will jump almost up to your shoulders out of joy and am glad you are still with me ...) in keen anticipation of tracking work. The dog’s happy mental state was originally triggered by hunger and At the age of 12 to 15 weeks you go a step further and satisfying its hunger. The tracking leash has – over time - prepare a (short) track with blood, (in rare cases of need) become an element of motivation. possibly intermingled with a few tiny bites to eat on the The example demonstrates you have successfully track every now and then between start and finish. The implanted motivation, you have conditioned the dog. young dog will go for the bites and hastily swallow them. And go for more! (Yes, your dog is highly motivated !) If you The fourth goal is decide to employ such bites, taper off the number to zero to control pace. I appeal to all of you: Please reduce pretty soon. tracking speed to walking pace at all times. Of course, the big feast will always be celebrated at the end of the track! The puppy, the young dog has to learn that restricted, controlled pace right from the beginning (!) The slower the During the next couple of weeks you can constantly pace the more certain you will successfully complete blood increase the length of the track – we are now talking of the tracking work at trials and in real hunting situations. Any blood track, and no more of the food drag – in terms of speed beyond walking pace will inevitably lead to failure if distance between start and finish, in terms of time between difficulties/distractions on the track occur. preparing and working the track. Simultaneously or successively you also reduce the quantity of blood, change Controlling pace also means controlling yourself! sites and terrain.

The fifth goal is How long, how old shall the track be? How much blood do I to create the sense for team work, to develop a sense of use? How quickly do I progress in increasing length or age understanding (“reading”) each other. of the track, how quickly do I progress in reducing the The handler is practicing his handling, including his leash quantity of blood each time? handling techniques and studying the dog’s reactions or non-reactions. The dog, in turn, will learn and get used to These delicate and equally important questions can only be the handler’s techniques and his possible interference answered with a “wisdom of Solomon” appeal to your during the drag tracking work. observing mind, your demanded touch as a thoughtful handler. All puppies and young dogs are different, they are So far, you have eagerly listened and/or read through the individuals, no machines. My advice is to “sail” close to the foregoing part of the presentation. Let us have a short limit, but never exceed the limit. In other words: offer the break and reflect for a moment: dog a challenge which he/she happily accepts, do not create situations which produce mental and physical states what are the key words, the key elements that remained of exhaustion, as this will inevitably lead to partial or total stuck in your mind? loss of motivation. Gradually & constantly increasing the rate of “difficulties” is No doubt, you will remember and quote them all – the right recipe. independent of their logical sequence: It is absolutely no miracle to have a 6 month old dog work Hunger, motivation, food drag, tracking leash, tuning, an overnight track (14 to 24 hrs old) of ½ mile with ½ pint of conditioning, establish a pattern of behavior, “steadiness to blood. leash”, “reading”, understanding, team work, control pace and again .... Remember: this is much more than we are demanding from a mature, say three year-old VGP dog ! m o t i v a t e, t u n e, c o n t r o l p a c e . VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

(Knowing this I dare to declare the VGP ‘day track’ criteria different from any other commonly used pronouncement – as asking for kindergarten performance, in fact as shall be with a calm, low, trust inspiring but firm counterproductive.) (determined) voice. ~ By doing so you enhance the focus on this particular work, you support concentration on the current task. But back to our pups ...... beware of mistakes in this Any chance missed in “accompanying” the dog’s work, developing phase. Easily said, isn’t it ? Well, we’ll try to whether negative or positive, is a missed chance of identify them. progress in the learning process; Control pace ! Any speed beyond walking is As much as you manage to support (as handler and counterproductive. Trotting, running, galloping is no blood trainer) your dog in a positive fashion the dog will reward tracking style. It is usually a sign of loss of concentration on you with a desired attitude. In contrast, unrecognized, the dog’s part and a loss of control on the handler’s part. recurrent mistakes in your handling technique can lead to Determine the dog’s state of physical & mental exhaustion. sad failures and make correction of the dog’s attitudes Tracking work is energy consuming. In the learning phase extremely difficult. an exhausted dog cannot and will not do blood tracking work. Exhaustion is utterly counterproductive toward the It must be understood that ill-fated actions (also called ongoing conditioning process. ’conditioned signals’) by the handler and subsequent ill- fated attitudes of the dog have an equally conditioning Which remedies are at hand ? How do you counter-act power (a conditioned behavior in a negative way) as exhaustion or better even, already counter-act positive actions & desired behavior (in a positive way). “germinating” exhaustion?

In this context let us look at our tools of positive action: You make a break.

Rule 1 [you are responsible] You teach your dog early in the developing stage to stay down on the track to recover. The younger the dog the less Our key-word is Determination forceful the command. Down-stay on the track is one of the unique keys to We said earlier, you are forming a team with your dog, but success in pretentious blood tracking. remember you are not exercising democracy, you are the leader, you are the “grown-up”, you are the example the Finally, obedience ! dog believes in, live up to the good example, maintain (or Obedience is indispensable for successful blood tracking; at least play) unequivocally good temper at all times, exert when I talk of obedience I think of general submission and confidence in the work you (the team) are doing – and clear response to the down command. above all: never give up, be determined and show/express Of course, you don’t expect or demand obedience from a your determination. puppy, but you will have no problem in teaching heeling on lead at the age of 16 weeks+ and brief down stay at 20 Take an example from the sports world: you are playing a weeks+. The strict down will then follow at 8/10/12 months. best-of-five tennis match; you lost the first 2 sets and are behind in the 3rd set by 2:5, 0:40; match point (!) .... yet, you Never ever practice obedience during blood tracking work! maintain your determination to win the next point, to win the It would distract from the actual work to be done. Rather game, set and match – for yourself, for your mates, for the practice general submission and obedience at home, in team. your garden, in the field, in timber (disconnected from tracking work!). I am inclined to call these positive traits your mental responsibility within the team. Why is obedience so important ? Obedience stabilizes team work; team spirit; conserves energy, which is in great demand; Rule 2 [you do] is being applied in many practical blood tracking situations and may on occasion be the decisive factor for failure or Observe (!) your dog during work, nothing but your dog. success. I happened to learn my first lesson back in 1969, when I was asked to work the blood track of an antlered Respond instantly to positive signs of behavior; red deer with a front-leg shot from the night before. Two Respond instantly to negative signs by expressing your other dogs had failed before I was called. Kora wasn’t disagreement in a firm, but gentle, superior manner; even my own dog, but I knew her well. She was a 3 year Develop your own vocabulary and body language old DD and a keen blood tracker with lots of drive. We had specifically designed and used for the tracking work when our problems – with hardly any visible blood. At one stage I communicating with your dog. As an example, avoid lost confidence (what an embarrassing mistake!) as the pronouncements like “good dog”; “search ahead”; “Bella” , dog worked the track again backwards for some 30 yards if you use them routinely during field work or during water and then took off in a sharp angle. We re-worked this work. Instead, get used to one (benevolent) term such as portion three times with the same result. I did not believe “verwundt”, voiced in a low volume, calm, reassuring and her and started to look nervously for some kind of trust inspiring fashion. Any exhorting command – again confirmation on the ground. And there she went – briefly VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org unattended – with the long leash down the hill and almost accomplished hunting partner by the fall. The fall breed test out of sight. I had no time to reflect: I whistled, she went in or HZP will be the most important part of this training. down position. You will realize this very second decided about failure or For those of you whose dogs reach the qualifying score in success. the VJP, I would ask you to consider participation in GNA’s (After 2½ km of tracking work we got to the fresh International Zuchtprüfung the Armbruster to be held at “wound-bed” and the Kelly Farms near the twin cities September 19-22 of Kora, then released from the leash, chased the stag for this year. There is some extra work involved as this event another km, combines our fall breed test the HZP with a breed show pinned it down in a river bed until I came to help.) (Zuchtschau). Entrants will be required to pass some conformation and coat standards (Form und Haar) as well Finally, a performance marks from the VJP to be allowed to participate. Awards will be given for the best performance Rule 3 [close successfully] in the field, in the water and overall work. Additionally the Close blood tracking work in exercise situations always best looking or most representative male and female from with success. the breed show will be recognized.

If you encounter – for whatever reason - seemingly This will be GNA’s 6th Armbruster International unbridgeable problems in working the artificial track, take Zuchtprüfung and a great opportunity to see friends and the dog off the track and restart anywhere near the end and many, many Deutsch Drahthaars. You need not have a dog try to complete the last couple of yards to get to the end entered to attend. Our hosts, the Mid-West North Chapter and have the dog find and eat the food. are famous for their hospitality and will provide a social At least from the dog’s point of view the tracking attempt program not to be missed. Drahthaars will come from all was not a failure. over the country and one will have the opportunity to see quality pups from many of our breeders. This year we again expect several of our German friends to attend and work as Success will reward you for your hard and mindful work. both performance and breed show judges. Their sharing of Successful blood tracking work is not only the crown of the traditions of German hunting, testing and hunting dogs hunting ethics, is always enriching. it will also provide you with a sense of elation. Good luck with your next pup. Best of luck in your VJP! I hope you qualify and choose to participate in the Armbruster. This will be an experience (Jörg Tabel) that you cherish and review with your hunting partner in the duck blind, on the tailgate, and at home by the fire for many NOTICE NEW PASSWORDS years to come. To breed versatile dogs is an art www.vdd-gna.org To increase their numbers a blessing Username:bloodtracking To maintain their inheritance a duty Password: vgp To improve it our biggest wish All in lower case! Best wishes and Waidmannsheil, Edward Carney, M.D. Vice-Chairman, VDD-GNA Vice Chairman’s Notes The Path to the Armbruster…. From the Breedwarden What makes a good breeder? I am sure your year old pup is as talented and precocious In GNA our breeders are most often the first contact as you and your family have determined. Now it is time to hunters have with VDD, the Deutsch-Drahthaar, and the show the rest of us. Hopefully you have registered for a JGHV testing system. The impression the breeder makes spring test (VJP) and have done the basic preparation for on the first time DD owner is often a very lasting one. I deal this first natural ability test. If not, please check immediately with all VDD breeders in America and I have come to the with your Chapter Director of Testing for advice and opinion that in most cases the new VDD breeder is a recommendations. reflection of the breeder they obtained their first DD from. They seem to have the same set of ethics, and the same The VJP is a breed test and the first goals, or lack of in their breeding activity. indication for our breeders as to the success of their breeding program. In GNA we have all kinds of breeders. This feedback is critically important to On one end of the spectrum we have insure the continued quality of the the person that can barely be called a pups produced by Group North hunter if at all. This person has very America. The preparation for this test little knowledge of the breed, or how to (Prüfung) is also the first step in your goal to have an train and hunt with the dogs, and only VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org seems interested in producing puppies to sell. Once the [email protected] sale is complete they would just as soon never hear from 573-276-2611 the buyer again unless there is good news. Great Lakes Chapter On the other end of the spectrum is the person who is an Bill English (GL Chapter Breedwarden) avid hunter, and has proven him/herself to be an accomplished trainer and handler. This person has studied [email protected] genetics and animal husbandry and tries to apply all of this 517-523-2042 combined knowledge to improve the breed. He/she takes an interest in all of the puppy buyers and helps and Great Plains Chapter encourages them in the development, training, and testing Jeff Westerby (GP Chapter Breedwarden) of their dogs. He/she is always available to answer [email protected] questions and offer advice. This person has a strong 308-381-6388 breeder’s ethic, and the integrity of the breed is of the utmost importance to him/her. Heartland Chapter

Fortunately most GNA breeders lean more towards the Linda Reeves (HL Chapter Breedwarden) second example than the first, but I think all of us could [email protected] stand to take a look in the mirror and see where we could 309-822-8346 do better. If you are lacking in knowledge of the breed, find out everything you can and seek out the experienced Midwest North Chapter members and breeders and make them your mentor. An Faith Wood understanding of basic genetics can easily be obtained [email protected] from books and/or the internet. Learn which genetic 414-744-1929 problems affect the DD and their mode of propagation.

Learn all you can in the training and handling of a versatile DD by doing it. Train and handle your DD in the ultimate Southeast Hunter Chapter test of the versatile hunting dog, the VGP. When there are Martin Coffman (SEH Chapter Breedwarden) tests and meetings in your area, attend and make use of [email protected] the experienced trainers and breeders. Most are willing to 251-247-2358 talk and share their knowledge. Attend seminars about all aspects of the breed when they are available at GNA and Wild West Chapter chapter meetings. Cal Bambrough (WW Chapter Breedwarden) [email protected] VDD and GNA is a different situation than typical American 801-776-6499 dog breeding where everyone is looking out for number one. It’s just a different mindset and many new members From the Business Manager don’t realize this and assume that VDD is just the German We now, as of the March Newsletter deadline, have over equivalent of AKC. We should be more of a breeder’s 180 new members for 2007 and this has kept me very busy cooperative where we are helping each other out for the processing new member applications and the many details betterment of this great breed we all love. that go along with it. I want to welcome the new members and I hope that everyone has a great experience at the Lynn S. Whiteley spring tests. VDD/GNA Breedwarden We have in place the contract with Chapter Contact for Breeders Allport Productions, which was approved at the 2006 Board of As many of you already know, I have distributed forms Directors meeting, for our web-based related to the breedwardens office to a contact person in database. This should be completed each chapter. This includes kennel and litter registration within a few months and should be a forms, stud certificates, etc. This is a move to make the benefit to all. forms more readily available to GNA members, and also to The changes to the GNA Rules of delegate some of my workload. Please contact these Procedure that were approved at the people when you need these forms. Below is a list of the 2007 GNA Annual General Meeting has been incorporated chapter contacts. and are available on the GNA web site.

The meeting minutes from the 2007 GNA Annual General Atlantic Chapter Meeting will be available for the following issue of the Nancy Bohs (AT Chapter Breedwarden) Newsletter. [email protected] If you have questions or concerns, please contact me, or 609-654-6005 any of the other Executive Committee members. Waidsmansheil, Big Rivers Chapter Jim Hank Lippert (BR Chapter Breedwarden)

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I begin this section with an excerpt from George Boyd’s Director of Testing article that appeared in last month’s Group Canada From the Director of Testing Drahthaar News:

My column will be a bit of a hodgepodge this month. I have just returned from Germany where I was invited to be a shooter on three drive For starters, I want to thank GNA and particularly the hunts. Two were for pheasant and hasen Board, for the kindness and generosity you extended to my (jack rabbits) and the other mainly for wild family and me when my mother passed away the final day boar and DamHirsch. Only after you actually of the Annual Meeting. I had several years to prepare get to participate in a hunt do you myself for my mother’s death (she suffered from understand why things are tested for by the Alzheimer’s Disease) and assumed that her passing would JGHV. The purpose of a drive hunt, like all be less of a shock for that reason. I was wrong, of course. hunting, is to harvest game. The difference Ed Carney’s advice, Larry Houck’s offer to drive me to is that during a drive hunt in Germany many Kansas, Shane Deford’s delivery of my report, the flowers hunters and beaters, both with their dogs, Bryon sent for the club, and the condolences received from get together to sweep an area. The object is so many of you will be long remembered and appreciated. to orderly move the game towards the shooters. The only noise is from the voices Secondly, George Boyd (Group Canada) lost his mother on of the beaters and the beating of walking February 15 and his good friend and neighbor, Dot, sticks against trees. Again, the object is to affectionately known as “The Goat Lady” a day later. If move game, not scare it into another you’ve ever visited George in Nova Scotia, you have country. The beaters use their dogs to work probably been fortunate enough to meet one of these fine ahead of them in an orderly fashion and help ladies. I’m sure George would enjoy hearing from his GNA with the finding and moving of game. Many friends. shooters had their dogs standing or lying beside them while they waited for game to Finally, NADKC member, avid NAVHDA trainer, handler be moved in their direction. These dogs sat and judge, and friend to all outdoorsmen, Blaine Carter, or lay quietly until they were called upon to lost his father, Clarence, in a tragic accident on Saturday, do something, sometimes for two hours or February 17. He lost his mother in September. Those of more. [emphasis added] you who know Blaine know him to be a fun, crusty and colorful character. His recent losses have no doubt shaken Thank you, George and Group Canada, for allowing us to him to his core. I’m sure he and Patti would enjoy hearing print this excerpt. from their GNA friends. Anyone who has handled a dog in a VGP can no doubt VJP Season recall the racket created by the beaters moving through the woods, beating pots and pans, whistling, shouting, blowing The VJP testing season will be underway by the time you horns, etc. A marching band makes less noise than our receive this newsletter. Nearly 300 pups will participate in beaters do. Now I ask you to recall the actual drive hunts one or more of 23 GNA-sponsored VJPs this spring. That’s you’ve participated in. Whether it was a deer or pheasant nearly half the pups that were whelped in GNA kennels last hunt probably doesn’t matter. Were the drivers beating year, and that is a very commendable accomplishment. pots and pans? Were they blowing horns? I would be willing to bet the answer to each is no. If they were, the I wish all VJP handlers, particularly first-time handlers, the birds flushed wild and out of range of the drivers and best of luck, and I thank you for taking on this challenge. blockers. The deer would have been running so fast that By testing your pup, you are doing a tremendous service to the shooters would be seriously challenged. Why, then, do your breeder and to the breed as a whole. Our testing we add the additional racket to our simulated drive hunts program is the tool that allows us to refine our breeding for the VGP? Section 91 of the VGPO states in part, that practices, further improving the greatest hunting dog known the drivers/beaters are to employ the “customary noise,” to man – and woman, to be politically correct. If you have which would indicate to me that we’re expected to make taken your pup afield and exposed him or her to game and the test realistic in every sense – including the noise level. the great outdoors, I’m sure you will be rewarded. When Judges, I ask each of you to keep this in mind this fall as the VJP is successfully behind you, I hope you will train for you are judging VGPs across the country. Let’s not put our and test your pups in the HZP this fall. Be sure to take in dogs at a disadvantage to their European counterparts. as many training days as you can during the summer months. You can find information on training days on your chapter’s web page. Calculating HZP Manner of Retrieve Scores The VGP “Drive Hunt” Recently it came to my attention that GNA judges have been applying two methods of calculating the manner of retrieve score. There is only one correct method. Step 1 - calculate the average manner of retrieve score on the 3 VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org duck retrieves. The result is the overall manner of retrieve chapter to get to know you before he recommends you. score for the duck retrieves. Step 2 – calculate the The recommendation from the chapter chairman is very average of the manner of retrieve score for the (i) hare, (ii) important to me as I have not met every member of GNA. I duck (overall), and (iii) feathered game. In other words, you rely heavily on the recommendations of the chairman when calculate an average going across then down. If any I have not had the opportunity to interact with that member. retrieve is scored “insufficient” or zero, the entire manner of retrieve score is zero. The Wild West Chapter will be having the “Introduction to One further note regarding manner of retrieve scores – the German Hunting Dog System” seminar on 4/28 in each individual duck retrieve must be scored 3 or higher, Malta, ID. Please contact Shane Loveland at 435-237- and each subject (hare retrieve, duck retrieve, and 9266 if you plan to attend. The Atlantic Chapter will be feathered game retrieve) must be scored 3 or higher for the giving a continuing education seminar on 5/19 in Carlisle, dog to receive a passing score in the manner of retrieve. PA. The topic for this seminar is “VZPO and VGPO So, to sum it up, a dog must receive a score of 3 or higher Regulation Review”. They will also hold the “Introduction to on each retrieve (hare, duck (3), and feathered game) to the German Hunting Dog System” seminar on 5/20 in receive a passing score in manner of retrieve. Carlisle, PA. Please contact Nick Starika at 202-722-4868 for more details.

The “Introduction to the German Hunting Dog System” seminar is required to become an apprentice. This seminar is good for 4 years after you attend. I would encourage anyone that is interested in attending the seminar to take advantage of it. The seminar has a lot of good information that will help you understand important aspects of the JGHV System. You should make sure that you get Formblatt 62 signed by the presenter after you attend.

The feedback from the senior judges on the apprentice evaluations has improved. This is very much appreciated. The other members of the judging group can also send me comments about the apprentice’s performance during the test. I think that it is an important check and balance to have many different eyes evaluating our apprentices. This

Geoff Mathews playing Sgt. Preston. Dennis while in Maine. will help me make the decision on when an apprentice is Geoff, is this what you mean by Versatile Training? ready. Feel free to call me or send me an e-mail. Shane Deford

Director of Judge Development BOARD MEMBER EMAIL I hope everyone had a great hunting season with their DD by their side. Now that winter is winding down we can ADDRESSES focus on a busy spring testing season. I trust that test GNA board members will no longer use email@vdd- directors are contacting judges so we can avoid the last gna.org. Please make note of their email addresses minute need for a judge. inside the front cover of THIS newsletter and change At this years annual meeting we had a very busy couple of their address in your email address book. days. I first would like to thank Jörg Tabel for his hard work To cut spam received by users, AOL, Comcast, and Time giving seminars and sharing his knowledge. I also want to Warner (RR) are currently blocking email forwards. There thank the Big Rivers Chapter for putting together GNA’s may be more isp's to follow suit. first winter annual meeting. The Board of Directors Tracie Moore, GNA Website Manager meeting had a full agenda. One of the most significant changes to be approved was RAnW reimbursement policy. Starting this spring apprentice travel for out of chapter Abbas Named A-V Coordinator required test will be reimbursed for their expenses the Jason Abbas of Perry Iowa has been selected by the same as judges. You must keep all of your receipts and fill Executive Committee to serve as “Assistant to the Board” out the Judges Reimbursement form. Send this form to as the Audio Visual Coordinator. This position will be the Fred Turjan and when I receive your report and senior development of Power-Point presentations for training of judge evaluation I will send Fred an e-mail to approve judges, apprentices, new members, as well as coordinating payment. Please make sure you read through the form so a new effort to get the general public aware of the Deutsch you understand what receipts are required before you Drahthaar by making available for information about the travel. If you have any question, please contact myself or breed. Anyone who would like to assist Jason should Fred. Another change that I think is significant is chapter contact him. He will also be responsible for coordinating the affiliation. You now must be a member of a chapter for 1 Group owned laptop and LCD computer for the year before a chairman can recommend you as an presentations when they are needed. apprentice. This will allow the chairman of your new VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

2007 Armbruster Dates Set NOTICE NEW PASSWORDS Get those puppies ready now! www.vdd-gna.org The 2007 Armbruster dates have been set. The Host Username:bloodtracking Chapter Midwest North reports that the dates will be Password: vgp September 19-22, 2007. All in lower case! Kelly Farms has a 35 year history of hosting some of the premier retriever and pointing dog trials. The grounds encompass over 3200 acres of top notch field, forest and tremendous water. The potential to have over 100 dogs run at the same time at the Armbruster would be possible at this site!! A central on site Headquarters will be the hub of HD X-Ray Results all the information and activities, with different field and Ken Hardman, HD Program Coordinator reports that water work going on just a short walk over to the next field. the following dogs have been rated HD-Frei. You will be able to watch numerous dogs from different # DOG OWNER HOME groups without having to travel miles away. The water is 193656 Heidi vom Seilerhaus James J. Jones Elkhart, IN second to none, with various structures in the middle of the 196689 Atlas vom Bayou-Rouge Kenneth Romero Broussard, LA pond, promoting very challenging water work. 196898 Jacob vom tapferen Herzen Brad Blazek St. Michael, MN Most importantly, the Armbruster will be treated as a family 199174 Angie v.d. Ritterburg Dan Ritter Woodbury, MN friendly event. Kelly Farms is centrally located within a 30 199175 Alexis v.d. Ritterburg Dan Ritter Woodbury, MN minute drive of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport, a major US 193069 Czar vom Herbstwind Frank van Dresser New London, OH hub for travelers. Kelly Farms, located in rural Hugo, is a 196088 Hans vom Fasanjäger Ronald D. Sigler Broken Arrow, OK short 11 mile drive back to our Host Hotel, America Inn of 197701 Dana vom Flutwasser Hank Lippert Malden, MO Stillwater. It is here in Stillwater that you will find over 30 195245 Chase vom Felsen Fluss Richard A. Shell Pellaty, AL 197840 Xonia II vom Kervinshof Shawn Giacoletto Farmington,NM antique shops, nestled in old downtown Stillwater, next 198931 Ida vom Himmelbogen Cory Feistner Woonsocket, SD to scenic St. Croix River. Take a hot air balloon ride over 199166 Ace v.d. Ritterburg Christopher J. Griffin St. Louis, MO the scenic river valley of Wisconsin and Minnesota, or visit 191476 Dux vom Elchherz Eric Bischof Gaylord, MI the many caves of Stillwater. Our host hotel is a couple 196692 Anja vom Bayou-Rouge Jerry Williams Marlow, OK blocks from major shopping malls of Stillwater; travel the 30 197110 Inga vom Jägermeister David . Custis, DVMLebanon, OH miles to the famous Mall of America, Cabelas, Gander 199230 Axel vom Jägerheim Craig A. Chilson Rapid City, SD Mountain, or Sportsman Guide, to name a few. If you 184351 Damita vom tapferen Herzen Jerry Campbell Moore, OK desire, head straight to the heart of downtown 196436 Anna v.den Jagdgefährten Bruning J. Rangel Granby, CO 196711 Bree vom Wasatch Jeff Post Ogden, UT Minneapolis/St. Paul for incredible night life and scenery. 191320 Ava vom Heggehaus Jim Massmann Glenwood, MN Midwest North Chapter is looking forward to hosting GNA's 196186 Alice v.d. Gulfcoast Charles Murphy Georgetown, GA premeir Armbruster this coming September 19-22. Good 199167 Aden v.d.Ritterburg John Paul Pagel Hurley, WI luck this Spring with your VJP tests, and we look forward to seeing you this fall. . More information will be forthcoming in this Newsletter Snail Mail got your and future Newsletters. Newsletter? Tired of Waiting for your NL to become mailed to you. The Newsletter is now downloaded to the VDD-GNA.org website in the members only section usually around the 15th of the month that it is printed. It then stays on the web for your review for an extended time. The Newsletter is in a .PDF file and can be downloaded and printed out at your leisure if you want to look something up ED.

. 2007 Hegewald Dates Set The 2007 Hegewald dates are set for next year. The Group Schleswig-Holstein will be hosting the event. The dates for the Hegewald 2007: 03.10.2007 - 07.10.2007

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Reeves Named Test Director and shoot game, but when we exercise this privilege, we must accept two obligations, to shoot as well, cleanly and Longtime member Larry Reeves of Metamora Illinois has sensibly as we can and make every possible effort to find been named Test Director of the 2007 International the shot game. The best way to meet that second Armbruster by the GNA Executive Committee. This very obligation is with our versatile dogs. Conservation implies important job carries the responsibilities or ensuring that all wise use and hunters who waste game are neither aspects of the International HZP are carried out. sportsmen nor conservationists. They are needlessly Coordinating entries, obtaining judges for performance squandering precious wildlife and, at the same time, evaluation as well as making sure everything is well aggravating landowners and non-hunters as well. We, as organized are just a few of his responsibilities. Anyone who hunters cannot afford to aggravate these people any is planning to test at this year’s Armbruster will have to longer. We need to show them that we do not waste game, send their entry forms to Larry Reeves at 1647 Greenbriar and using a versatile hunting dog is the best way to do it. Drive, Metamura Illinois 61548 or can be reached at 309-

822-8346. Here is an example. Suppose a pheasant bags limit is three birds. How many birds might a careless, dog-less hunter shoot before he can bag his limit? Might it be three or four or more? It might run as high as eight. When a Moving? man shoots two to three times his legal bag limit and loses over half of them as cripples in weedy cornfields, All Database and Address changes are to be sent to fencerows and ditches- at this time there is nothing Business Manager Jim Wion. This will assure that your NL unlawful in this- he must keep hunting and shooting until he will continue uninterrupted. This can be done at vdd- has his three birds in his bag, wasting someone else’s limit gna.org or through the mail or phone. Remember, your NL in the process and losing a lot of crippled birds to die a will not be forwarded without a current address! slow death. This sort of thing can occur with almost any species of game birds, but seems to happen most often over dove fields, when good sense is clouded by a sky-full of birds. When the shooting is red hot and the doves are coming from every direction, so fast a gunner can’t keep his gun loaded, some hunters I have witnessed, will make a very poor effort to find the shot birds, especially around soybean fields, corn, high weeds and places where there is Point of View dense cover. Here’s where owning a good versatile dog really pays off.

To most hunters, such dog work is the main reason for The Newsletter welcomes “Point of view” letters that have a maximum of 300 words and are written exclusively to the going hunting. Sure, we’ve heard this same old song so VDD/GNA Newsletter. Letters are selected for the publication on often that we are getting tired of hearting it, but it is a fact, the basis of pertinent comment and reader interest. All letters are the effectiveness of a good dog in retrieving downed birds, subject to editing and trimming. New writers from the membership that might otherwise have been lost, has been proven receive preference over repeat authors. countless times. For example, in two surveys, hunters For verification purposes: Please include your mailing address without dogs, trained to retrieve, lost twenty-one percent of and daytime phone number. Only your name and community of crippled birds that escaped, while hunters with dogs, residence will be published. trained to retrieve, lost only nine percent. A similar

reduction in crippling losses was seen in Pennsylvania. The Importance of Finding, There, pheasant hunters of all types, novices, average Fetching and Testing hunters and experienced hunters, who, when hunting without dogs had an average crippling loss of forty percent, By Jack Mansfield while those with dogs lost less than twenty percent. The

comparison extends to other species as well.

I was sitting around the house on a cold winter day, It has been estimated that one out of every five ducks shot, thinking about an article I would like to write. It has to do is not recovered by the hunter and it is believed this could with our versatile hunting dogs. be reduced to at least half that number with the use of dogs

that have properly trained to retrieve. Grouse is another As we all know, most dogs will retrieve game naturally, but one. Most grouse hunters, who keep careful records, some must be trained to do this. None can match the dogs figure that without a retriever dog, the average ruffed that are bred to find and fetch crippled birds, as well as our grouse hunter loses fully one third of his hits. I know this versatile dogs. Our Drahthaars are, without a doubt, one of for a fact. For without my dogs, I would have lost half of my the finest retrievers of all game, furred and feathered. birds on a Wisconsin hunting trip.

The act of finding and retrieving crippled game is the most In Germany, in most states and in most areas, it is unlawful important job of any dog bred to retrieve. The same thing to hunt without a good dog, to retrieve fallen game. The applies to us, as hunters. We aren’t obliged to go afield VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

German puts more emphasis on after the shot, than they do before the shot. YOU BE THE JUDGE This column is developed from the “Questions on Test From this standpoint of conservation, retrieving is more Practices VZPO” 3rd Edition. The questions were answered in important than pointing and I am surprised than any gunner consultation with the Studbook Commission and the is satisfied to do without this one aspect of dog work.. Studbook Keeper. The column consists of actual questions and answers of actual test situations and scoring. It acts as a supplement for the test regulations. The intent of the column As we noted earlier, no class of dogs can do a better job of is to provide information about situations that judges may finding, pointing and retrieving birds than our versatile encounter when they are judging tests. The Third Edition of hunting dogs. If they are properly trained, there is none this manual was published in 1989. Any changes to the VZPO better. I would put a properly trained Drahthaar against Regulations after the print date will not be reflected in this seventy-five percent of all the retrieving breeds, in column. retrieving from water and field and more than that probably on the pointing breeds for doing water work and in the field. 14/65 Pointing {Vorstehen} There are always exceptions in Labradors and in pointers, §§ 20 and 32 VZPO but for an all-around dog, the most versatile dog is our Drahthaar. Question:

We as hunters, don’t have as many red letter days in the Dog points partridges and stays on point perfectly, one field, as we would like, but there’s a sure way of making a time. Another time it flushes them right out. hunt better and that’s knowing you have planned and hunted as well as you could and, if you know that, there What score? can be no bad hunts. If you don’t, there won’t be many Answer: good hunts. Good planning and good hunting comes together with a good dog and a good do has to be made The judges must form their judgement from the overall into a good dog. behavior of the dog. At any rate, the score "very good {sehr gut}" is certainly not justified. Whether the rating "good This is the time of year, now that hunting season is over, to {gut}" or "sufficient {genügend}" should be given is prepare your dog for next season. Don’t stick that dog in a something the judges will have to decide based upon the pen and forget about him. Don’t leave him out there for overall impression. your wife or your kids to feed and clean up after. Be your dogs companion. Take him for walks in the field. You can Pointing {Vorstehen} at an HZP do yard training this time of year to keep him sharp. A dog § 32 VZPO that is around you more will mind you better. Play games with him, such as hiding things for him to retrieve. This is Question: the time to sharpen him up on his obedience, so when next At an HZP, a bitch only directly encounters game once, year you take him out, you don’t spend the first month of when she flushes a hen pheasant during a brief contact. the season, screaming and hollering at the dog and calling Subsequently she is ordered into a beet field (50 x 200 him names, like SOB, dumb fool and those dumb names meters in size), at one end of which a pheasant had been people call their dogs, who have forgotten them after the seen to land. She comes to a point twice there, although hunting season. without being able to produce game, and later she points in another field, again without producing any game to view. This is the time of year, from not until next fall to get acquainted with your dog and teach him how to do things How should pointing ability be judged? right. If your dog is a young dog and you’ve had him go Answer: through the winter and you haven’t force broke him to retrieve, this is the time to force break him. The dog that The test regulations only mention Pointing {Vorstehen} on isn’t force broke to will retrieve will one day let you down. found game, and that the special difficulties involved when game is not stationary must be appropriately taken into What I am trying to convey here is, many owners of account. The regulations say nothing about whether and Deutsch Drahthaars are failing to train them to do what how to judge Pointing {Vorstehen} on fresh game scent they were bred to do and that is hunt for and retrieve (hare's form, spot where birds have bathed in the sand, feathered and furred game. fresh pheasant scent). However, it has become commonly accepted practice at tests to judge pointing ability positively We have our natural ability tests coming up this spring, so when it is demonstrated on fresh game scent. all of you lovers of Deutsch Drahthaars, get those young Independent of the judgement on Nose {Nase}, the dogs to a test. How else can the breeder know how his questions remain open as to whether the hen pheasant breeding program is progressing, if we don’t test our dogs? was sitting tight, and whether the dog didn't perhaps catch ED Note: Jack Mansfield is a longtime GNA member and breeder scent in the beet field of the pheasant which had previously who lives in Union, Missouri landed and then run off again. For this reason, it would have been advisable to attempt to further test the behavior of the bitch, which is to say to put her on game again. So far, the pointing behavior should be judged positively. VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

1/86 Extraordinary Circumstances Pointing {Vorstehen}. In both cases the dog finds but does in Drag Work, Pointing {Vorstehen} not point. No other opportunities for pointing occur. §§ 32, 38 Par. 18 VZPO The judgement rendered by the judging team for the Pointing {Vorstehen} category is "insufficient Question: {ungenügend}" (0 points). Is this judgement correct? At an HZP, a dog is started on a rabbit drag which was Answer: correctly laid in a downwind direction. The dog works the drag until approximately 30 meters away from the placed The answer to this question is negative. rabbit, where it stands and tests the wind before returning JGHV Instruction Sheet No. 3 clearly states in section 3 to its handler. When put on the track a second and third that pointing ability must be scored as "--" (not tested) when time, the dog does not take up the drag scent, but instead a dog has no opportunity to demonstrate its pointing ability makes a free blind search 70 to 80 meters to the left of the on game and fails on released feathered game. The drag. In doing so, he flushes two partridges, a pheasant, following notation should be entered on the score table: not and a rabbit, which he chases. fully tested due to lack of game -- failed on released After extensive consultation, the judges reach the feathered game. conclusion that extraordinary circumstances that would justify a substitute task are not present in this case. The handler lodges a protest, which is accepted. A substitute drag is performed and is judged "good {gut}". 1. Were the judges obligated to provide a substitute drag? Advertisement 2. Up until this time, the dog had been judged "very good {sehr gut}" in Pointing {Vorstehen}. Were the judges entitled to reduce the Pointing {Vorstehen} score following this behavior of the dog?

Answer: Regarding 1: The answer to this question is negative. § 38 Par. 18 states that it is within the discretion of the judges to allow the dog a new task if the dog is distracted by extraordinary circumstances in drag work or when retrieving. Distraction by game always constitutes an extraordinary circumstance. In this case, however, the dog was not working on the drag, but freely searching the terrain, and only came upon the game as a result of this behavior. Thus, this is definitively not a matter of distraction during drag work. The protest should have been dealt with by a Protest Panel insofar as it was lodged in proper form and within the prescribed time frame. However, it should have been rejected since it was a protest of a discretionary decision made by the judging team, and there was no obvious abuse of discretion here (§ 3 of the Protest Regulation). DD belt buckle made of high quality solid pewter. Size is 3 Regarding 2: the answer to this question is negative. ½”wide X 2” high. Excellent clasping hook for belt. Made in Pointing {Vorstehen} is usually tested during Search Canada Available by GNA member Ron and Sherry {Suche}, when the handler is handling the dog. Here the Nichols of Nova Scotia. Price $30. which includes dog was started in a downwind direction, left the control of shipping. Order in USA from Larry Houck, 1206 Skyline the handler, and it was possible he could not get any scent Drive, Watertown, SD 57201 of game. The handler had no opportunity to handle the dog into the wind as in a search.

6/86 Pointing {Vorstehen} at the HZP § 32 VZPO, JGHV Instruction Sheet No. 31

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were evidence of the benefits from the VDD system that includes careful evaluations of dogs supporting thoughtful Chapter Happenings breeding decisions. The GNA Newsletter makes available 2+ pages of newsworthy space for each Chapter to inform their membership of The evening started with a social hour followed by an activities that will take place or have occurred within their excellent meal and auction. Bob Hertz received a 25 year membership award, and Chris Schmidt was presented with a plaque in recognition of his many years of service as our Midwest North Annual chapter chairperson. Meeting

The MWN Chapter held their annual meeting in Eau Clair, Wisconsin on February 17th and 18th, 2007 with over fifty members attending. Saturday started with a Breed Show at the Holiday Inn and a Training Session with trap shooting at the Eau Clair Rod and Gun Club. Our appreciation is extended to Faith Wood for planning and organizing the facilities, Mike Bartz and Kevin Quast for the auction, and Dave Swanson for the Rod & Gun Club arrangements.

The training session at the Rod & Gun Club started with a presentation by Kurt Haroldson on expectations and training tips for the VJP, followed with a presentation by The annual meeting was held on Sunday. Minutes of the Dave Swanson on the VGP. Dave prepared a well meeting will be posted on the GNA web site in the Midwest organized outline of his presentation for each individual. North Chapter area. The meeting started with old business The individuals who did not participate in the presentations, and the election of Mike Talbot as the chapter breed took their dogs to an area for work with pointing. After warden and Gordon Spaete as the chapter chairperson. In lunch, some honed their trap shooting skills while others addition to the scheduling of tests and training clinics, Jerry went to the dog training area to work on birds. Schenk was approved as the Training Clinic Coordinator. A good portion of the meeting dealt with the 2007 Armbruster that will be held at Kelly Farms in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area on September 19-23, 2007. It was obvious that a lot of work has already been completed and very encouraging to see the willingness as chapter members stepped forward and volunteered for additional work that has to be done. We are going to have a great venue and an Armbruster to be remembered.

The 2008 Annual meeting will once again take place in Eau Clair. Everyone attending liked the accommodations and felt it was very centrally located within the chapter.

GREAT LAKES CHAPTER HOLDS WINTER MEETING

Dave Swanson presenting an excellent training program for The GLC held a winter meeting and Breed Show on HZP and VGP handlers. February 10, 2007 at the Ramada Inn located in Montpelier Our Midwest North Breed Show was conducted by judges Ohio. Roger Green (Senior Judge), Jim Wion, and Ron Nichols, Chapter Officers present were, Chairman- Todd Seiler, with apprentices Chris Schmidt, Jim Strilich and Mike Vice-Chairman- Jim Jones, Breed Warden- Bill English and Talbot participating. There were also a large group of Business Manager- Dan Crusey. Approximately 32 GLC Drahthaar aficionados observing and learning from the members were in attendance. experience. The judge group evaluated 11 dogs: all dogs Todd opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to the were recommended to be certified eligible for breeding meeting/breed show and thanked Marty Ryan and Bill (Zuchtlauglich), and 9 dogs were recommended for entry in English for providing valuable training seminars for the the Breeding Register (Zuchtregister). In his closing membership earlier in the day. Marty Ryan gave his blood remarks, Roger Green praised our dog breeders and tracking seminar and Bill English provided the basics of handlers for presenting such a fine collection of animals for Force Fetch to Finish. Both seminars were well attended examination. Our judges emphasized how these fine dogs and greatly appreciated by the membership. Marty and Bill have traveled the country giving training seminars and the VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

GLC is very fortunate to have such a great knowledge/skill permitted on the premises although, not before noon, in base in our back yard. order to keep peace with our neighbors. A special thanks goes out to Marty and Bill for donating your time and talent to the GLC membership. Bob can be contacted at [email protected] The following items were discussed by the membership: Promoting the DD in the GLC: Any member wishing to Chapter Funds: To date the GLC has a balance of promote the DD at outdoor shows should contact Chairman 4,067.24. Todd asked the membership for ideas on how to Todd Seiler. Funds are available to pay for booth space best utilize the funds. Several ideas were mentioned and and advertising. Having dogs and or puppies on site would will be considered. If you have an idea please feel free to be desirable so the public can see for themselves what contact Todd. great family dogs they make. Family Fun Days: The chapter discussed the possibility of moving the FFD to June to try and avoid the heat of July. After several dates and ensuing conflicts were discussed Southeast Hunters Chapter the membership decided to keep it in July and discuss moving the date at this years FFD. This years FFD will be Greetings from the Southeast Hunters Chapter! As we July 13, 14, 15 at Crusey Farms. More information/agenda prepare to wind down our hunting seasons and fire up our will be in the VDD May news letter and on the web page. training and testing season, the SEHC is off to a Chapter Training Days: Todd and Bill proposed assigning a momentous start. We recently held our highly successful training mentor per state to schedule training days and to Annual Meeting in Hamilton, GA, attended by over sixty aide new handlers with any training issues they may have. members and guests. Notable attendees were Bryon Ohio will be split north and south with I-70. Bob Myers will Beaton, current GNA chairman; Ed Carney, GNA vice- take Northern Ohio, any one interested in mentoring for chairman; Nancy Bohs from the Atlantic Chapter and our southern Ohio please contact Todd. Michigan will be split at guest of honor, Herr Joerg Tabel. We extend a special Clair; Anthony Cancilla will mentor northern Michigan. thanks to Forrest and Tracie Moore without whom the Once again if any one would like to mentor for Southern meeting could not have taken place. During the week of Michigan, Please contact Todd. Indiana will be handled by the meeting, we held a breed show, a BTR in which five Christian York and Raymond Osborne. Chapter money will dogs participated with a 100% success rate, and the first be used to pay for experienced handlers/judges to assist ever SEHC sponsored VSwp twenty hour blood track test. with training days. A minimum of three dogs will be Five dogs participated and three successfully completed required to have a judge attend. the test. The passing dogs were Arko vom Moorehaus Breed Show Judge Financial Aide: Bill English proposed to handled by Forrest Moore, Ira vom Moorehaus handled by the membership that the chapter provide financial Mike Fortner and a Bavarian Mountain Hound (the first assistance for Jim Jones to attend next years Hegewald. BMH to be tested in this country), handled by Ken Parker. Jim has been a breed show apprentice and must attend Congratulations to all handlers and dogs that participated. and apprentice the breed show at a Hegewald before he The SEHC also conducted the first JGHV mandated can become a breed show judge. VDD-GNA is offering judging apprentice seminar directed by the SEHC director $500.00 to assist breed show apprentices with their trip to of testing, Jim Seeley. Four apprentice candidates Germany. The GLC unanimously agreed to match the attended and are hoping to begin the apprenticeship $500.00 provided by GNA, to help offset some of Jim’s cost process this year. to Germany. Having one more Breed Show Judge in the chapter will benefit us all. Thanks Jim for all your hard work The SECH has yet another first. Dr. Martin Coffman has and dedication to the DD and GLC. recently been confirmed as the first Breed warden for the By Laws: Bylaws pertaining to the apprenticeship program SEHC. Dr. Coffman graduated from the College of was discussed and are available on the web page. Veterinary Medicine at Auburn in 1970. He has over 40 Northern Ohio Spring Training Day: years of experience with small animals and worked briefly Bob Meyer has made arrangements to conduct a VDD with the Iams Company. Dr. Coffman has long been Training Day on Saturday, May 19, 2007 between 9 AM involved in the dog sports, ranging from Beagles to and 5 PM. The location is Hambden, Ohio which is located Chesapeake Bay Retrievers to Black & Tan coonhounds. 4 miles East of Chardon on State Route 608 one mile Dr. Coffman is an avid turkey hunter and enjoys upland South of State Route 6 (GAR HWY). birds, waterfowl and traditional bow hunting for deer as well. He is also a past president of the American Canine He may also have another location available after 1:00 PM Sports Medicine Association and is the owner of vom at The Buckeye Retriever Club grounds approximately 1 Briermiester kennels. We are indeed fortunate to have mile from Weslaco. They have 7 ponds and several fields someone of Dr Coffman’s stature as our Breed warden. as well as forest areas. No live ammo permitted! Please direct all breeding and litter registration questions to Dr. Coffman. The training will be held at The Weslaco Sportsmen's Club, a 233 acre facility with lakes, ponds and wetland areas as well as plenty of forest area. I will be providing a map.

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deference to the game animals and have a reverence for the rituals associated with the hunt that we sometimes lack in America. He spoke of the “huntsmen’s language” and entertained us with a few examples of hunting songs that he played on his hunting bugle. Herr Tabel gave us a small glimpse into the world of the German hunter and I for one am looking forward to experiencing it myself.

The SEHC has elected new board members: Forrest Moore – chairman Mike Fortner- vice chairman Jim Smith – business manager Martin Coffman – Breed warden Jim Seeley was again appointed to be our Director of Testing. Contact information can be found on the newly designed SEHC website, sehc.org. Please feel free to contact the board members with any ideas, concerns, or Successful VSwp. Left to Right are Judge Herr Joerg Tabel questions. and handlers Mike Fortner and Forrest Moore. Upcoming events include our annual VJP scheduled for The Southeastern Hunters Chapter has been selected to March 9-11 in Nashville with a full slate of dogs expected. host the VDD-GNA Annual Meeting for 2008. We are New training and test sites are being sought for the currently gathering data on sites, meeting topics and guest Southeast so keep your eyes open. speakers. We are looking forward to a great meeting and Waidmannsheil, more information will follow as the details are nailed down. Mike and Cindy Fortner

Heartland Chapter Report Hello Heartland Chapter members. By now the hunting seasons are coming to an end except for the Conservation Lesser Goose hunt in Iowa. We hope everyone had a successful hunting season.

Training Days: Well 2007 is off to a bang. We have had a couple of well attended training days at the Henke residence in January and February despite the bitter cold weather. Thanks to Successful BTR. Pictured left to right are Bryon Beaton, Jeff and Bobbi for hosting the training day. We had several Robert Holland, Mike Fortner and Joerg Tabel. new handlers with their pups preparing for the upcoming VJP tests. There were plenty of rabbits for all the dogs. The feature presentation of the Annual Meeting was a We even had a few people show up starting to prepare for series of lectures given by Herr Joerg Tabel. Herr Tabel the VGP tests this fall. Good luck to every one in the has long been associated with the Drahthaar and has many upcoming VJP tests. years of training and testing experience that he is always willing to share. His specific area of interest is in blood tracking and he spoke at length to a captivated audience on this topic. Herr Tabel described his training technique for us, using hunger as the motivation for the dog to track and food as the reward a successful effort. He begins with the 8 week old puppy tracking a trail of food. From the beginning he instills discipline in the puppy, not allowing it to advance unless it is on the track and most important to Herr Tabel, making the puppy advance with a slow, steady and deliberate pace. After the puppy is tracking with confidence, he transitions it from tracking a food trail to a blood trail and then increasing the length and age of the track. Herr Tabel did admonish those in attendance that we underestimate the blood tracking abilities of our dogs and do not expect enough of them.

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Fun Hunt: an exciting Armbruster. All testing grounds are within 15 The Heartland Chapter hosted the first annual fun hunt at min drive. Garst Farms is located 70 miles from the Des Crooked Creek Shooting Preserve in Washington Iowa. Moines airport. The Garst Farm has onsite housing with The fun hunt consisted of a 25 clay bird shoot and a couple additional housing is 25 miles away in Carroll, Iowa. The of pheasants. Points were awarded for each clay bird shot Heartland Chapter board is very excited to be holding the along with the shooting your two pheasants with the least Armbruster at Garst Farms. The following positions have amount of shells. The highest point holder was awarded a been filled: free half day hunt at Crooked Creek. Congratulations to Chad Ingersoll for winning the half day hunt. After the hunt, Test Director: TBA Kay and her staff from Crooked Creek served a fabulous Test Coordinator: TBA meal. The Heartland Chapter website has been updated Test Coordinator Assistants: Neal & Rhonda Feazel with video clip from the fun hunt. Mark your calendar for Breed show Assistant Director: TBA next year’s event. All VDD members are welcome. Game Coordinator: Jeff Henke Additional information will be available soon. Armbruster Promotion: Curt Caldwell Prize Table Donations: Matt Klein & Mike Drury

We are in need of volunteers for the following positions: Group Host, Welcome Committee & Transportation coordinator. If you would like to volunteer or need additional information please contact Jason Abbas.

Upcoming Activities: On May 5 the Heartland Chapter will be holding a Breed Show in Spring Bay, IL. Additionally during the Breed Show Larry Reeves will be giving a training seminar on Forced Retrieve. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from one of our experienced trainers to get your pup ready for this falls HZP tests. Chad Ingersoll Fun Hunt Winner Heartland Chapter Meeting: The Heartland Chapter will be hosting a Trainer & Handler Clinic June 9-10. The clinic will be focused towards HZP On Sunday, February 18th the Heartland chapter held our and VGP tests. Topics include obedience, field work, water annual meeting at Crooked Creek Shooting Preserve. work, & forest work. The clinic is tentatively scheduled to be held at Crooked Creek Shooting Preserve in Member status: Currently the Heartland Chapter has 89 Washington, Iowa. For additional information regarding the members. The majority of our members are from Iowa then handlers clinic contact Jason Abbas or Jeff Henke. followed by Illinois. We currently have one member in Kentucky. I wish everyone good luck in the upcoming VJP tests.

Financial Status: We currently have $2165.94 in our Curt Caldwell account. Our account has been pretty inactive during the Business Manager past year.

Chapter Pin: Hey check it out every one, we now have design for a chapter pin and logo. We have ordered 200 chapter pins and should be available mid April. Additional information coming soon. Atlantic Chapter With the recent snow and ice storms across the mid- Atlantic and North East, it may be hard to think about the upcoming training and testing season until you realize that our first VJP is only a few weeks away. Hopefully everyone testing this spring has had plenty of opportunities to expose their pups to game. For those who haven’t been able to do so, all is not lost, but you need to start now in order to ensure that your dog has an opportunity to show its best abilities.

2008 Armbruster: If you have not heard, the Heartland 1. Atlantic Chapter Meeting. Mark your calendars, the Chapter will be hosting the 2008 Armbruster. The 2007 Atlantic Chapter Annual Meeting is scheduled to be Armbruster will be held on 5000 acres at Garst Farms in held on 19-20 May in Carlisle, PA. All of the events, with Coon Rapids, Iowa. Garst Farms habitat supports an the exception of the Pre-Hegewald and Pre-Armbruster excellent wild pheasant population, which should make for evaluations, will be held at the Carlisle Fish and Game Club. In addition to the business meeting, there will be a VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org breed show, dog review, JGHV Judges Seminar, and the a later date. This test has been entered into the official test “Introduction to the JGHV” seminar, which is a prerequisite calendar. Regulations governing the Btr are provided in the for all new Field Judge Apprentices. appendix to the VZPO.

TD: Bob Secoura, 3205 Buck Run Trail, Wake Forest NC 27587, 919-562-2144 [email protected]. Call for Motions & Proposals 5. Training and Testing Schedule. We currently have a A draft meeting agenda is provided below. Additions or very active training and testing season planned with over modifications to the agenda are requested in advance, but twenty events scheduled in the next seven months. A full will be considered until the agenda is finalized at the listing of all Chapter events is published on the Chapter meeting. Motions and proposals must be sent in writing to webpage. For those testing this season, please submit the Chapter business manager at least six weeks prior to your applications to the Test Director as soon as possible the meeting. to ensure that you have a reservation. Additionally, if you don’t have a current copy of the test regulations contact Proposals for hosting the 2008 Chapter meeting should Lona Kluck (605-882-2210 or [email protected]) to address facilities to hold the meeting, grounds to conduct a purchase a copy. The current copy of the VZPO, which breed show, adequate water to conduct the pre-Hegewald provides the rules for the Association Breed Tests, has a and pre-Armbruster evaluations, and volunteers to plan and yellow cover and is dated 2006. The current copy of the support the meeting. VGPO, which governs the VGP Utility Test, has a brown cover and is dated April 1, 2004. 2007 Atlantic Chapter Meeting - Tentative Agenda I. Call to order II. Attendance ATLANTIC CHAPTER PROPOSED MEETING Events III. Alterations to agenda Date Event Location POC Saturday Breedshow Carlisle Fish & Nancy IV. Reading of the 2006 Minutes th V. Chapter Reports May 19 Game Bohs Pre- SGL 169, TBD A. Business Manager Armbruster/Hegewald Newville, PA B. Chapter Breed Warden Evaluations C. Test Director BBQ Lunch Carlisle Fish & Scott VI. Old Business Game Shirey A. Atlantic Chapter Judge Reimbursement Program Dog Review Carlisle Fish & Scott VII. New Business Game Shirey A. 2007 Test and Training Schedule Atlantic Chapter Carlisle Fish & Nick B. 2008 Test and Training Schedule General Membership Game Starika C. 2008 Chapter Meeting Proposal Meeting JGHV Judges Carlisle Fish & TBD Hegewald Judges and Apprentice recommendations Seminar Game

No Host Dinner & TBD 2. Chapter Director of Testing. At the recent GNA Social Annual Meeting in Denton, TX, the Group Director of Sunday Intro to JGHV Carlisle Fish & Nick Testing (DoT) requested that all Chapters appoint a May 20th Seminar Game Starika qualified VR to serve as their Chapter Director of Testing. Prerequisite for all In response the AC Board has appointed Bob Secoura to VR Apprentices serve as the Atlantic Chapter Director of Testing. Please 6. Geoff Mathews Nominated to Judge at the join us in congratulating Bob on his appointment and Hegewald. Congratulations to our own Geoff Mathews thanking him for his dedication to advancing the breed who was recently nominated by the Atlantic Chapter to through the testing program. represent GNA as a Performance Judge at the 2007 Hegewald! This will be a great experience for Geoff in his 3. VJP Training Day. Thanks to Dwight Runkle for role as Group Director of Testing and will greatly benefit hosting a VJP training day last month at the Lewisberg, PA both the Group and Chapter. Beagle Club. All accounts were that everyone had a great time and that the day was very productive with lots of Remember, your board is here to serve you. If you have rabbits. any concerns or issues, please feel free to contact us so that we may work together to find a solution. 4. Atlantic Chapter to host Bringtreuepruefung (Btr). The Atlantic Chapter is holding a retrieving reliability test Waidmannsheil, (Btr) on October 19th at Warriors Mark hunting preserve near Ginter, PA. To enter the test, complete the Formblatt Nick Starika 1 and forward it to the TD, Bob Secoura. Since the Atlantic Chapter Chairman Formblatt 1 does not list the Btr at the top of the page, simply add a box labeled Btr. Handlers are responsible for providing their own game. For now entries will be limited to the first 10 applications, however, this may be increased at VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

GNA Tests In California Saturday group: Dog and Handler: Well GNA this past weekend VDD-GNA finally reached the Abrecan vom Jagerwald and Keah Choon Tan, Henderson, West Coast and the Wild West Chapter was happy to NV usher in this “Historic Event”

How many times have different breeders from around the country sent puppies off to California with the more than likely chance that the pup would never be heard from again? Well not anymore! No breeder should worry about sending a pup to Sunny Southern California again.

The judges, Forrest Moore, Ken Hardman and myself all arrived in LAX and shared a car to our destination. Now I don’t know how Forrest or Ken were feeling but I was nervous about running a test in “Southern California” with my many trips over the years to “SoCal” I was expecting that we would have some cars pull up not only with Dog Crates but with some Surf boards also! And we could plant our birds behind a Palm trees! but I’m here to tell you that I’ve never before pictured in my mind that Amsel v.d. Westmark and Bob Worrell, Gorman, CA only an hour drive (if you are the only car on the road) Alex v.d Westmark and Val C. Burton, Northridge, CA North of Los Angeles you would see some spectacular Aldo v.d. Westmark and Handler Bob Worrell and Owner scenery with high snow covered mountains, Pine trees! Ron Allison, Pahrump, NV And Abundant wild life. Also on our drive in, Mule Deer,

Tule Elk, Wild Feral Pigs (I’m going back for some of that) Sunday group: and we even saw Pronghorn Antelope. Dog and Handler: Well all of our reservations were unfounded… with our Aysha v.d. Westmark and Bob Worrell, Gorman, CA Great Hosts for this test Bob Worrell his wife along with the Janka vom Jangergeist and James Rigdon, Gilroy, CA great facility where the test was located the “High Desert Factor v. den drei Teufeln and Ted Stephans, Santa Rosa, Hunt Club” the test was successful beyond measure. CA

We had a great turn out and had 8 dogs run. There were large numbers of Rabbits, both Jackrabbit and cottontail. Forrest Moore reminded everyone how lucky we are here in the West with our large Rabbit populations. We had a great turn out of folks from near the area that had DD’s or were in the process of getting one. It was great to meet all the folks who took the time to come out and help with the test.

We are anticipating making this an annual VJP within the Wild West Chapter and will be trying to hold it the first part of March every year. Due to the fact that when things start to heat up in this area the Snakes come out in full force. We are looking forward to meeting many more new members. Many thanks again, to Bob Worrell his wife and High Now the test would not mean anything if the handlers who Desert Hunt Club. She was great to come out on the 4 came did not prepare their dogs and take their time and Wheeler and bring the judges and handlers Soda and make the effort to come and run their dogs. So we would water throughout the day, along with some excellent food like to mention them here by name. And thank them for all for everyone present. the effort and desire to test and hope that they will continue Thanks again everyone! to work toward more testing. Chairman Wild West Chapter Shane C. Loveland.

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Big Rivers Chapter Update We did have some voting results to report. We had a Greetings from the banks of the muddy Mississippi! I motion to front $100 for payment for training grounds for a wanted to give you an update on recent chapter activities, March 3 training day in Weatherford, TX with the report on the GNA and Big Rivers Chapter Annual meeting expectation of getting $10/man who attend to offset the and start the discussion on some chapter needs for the expense. It has been reported to me that we had 8 out of upcoming year. 12 dogs attend who are scheduled to run their VJP on these grounds later this month. Special thanks to Jeff 07 VDD-GNA Annual Meeting Jan. 25-27 in Denton, TX McDaniel for hosting and Len Baker for his work as a judge with the handlers. We had six months to plan for the annual meeting that took place for the first time during the winter months. Even We also approved that any member who hosts a training though we had short notice, by all accounts the meeting day, that gets on the official GNA Test Calendar, can get a was a BIG success. We had a somewhat smaller $50 reimbursement from BRC funds to be used for food attendance than usual, but had a great time catching up and/or drink at the event. with friends and planning for 07. There were the usual GNA Board Meetings along with some additional special events. I feel very strongly that we have great days ahead for We had an excellent time with herr Joerg Tabel as he BRC. Personally, this year I would like to get in place a shared information regarding Testing, Blood Track training State Coordinators program place within our chapter. The and his thoughts regarding the future of the DD. We State Coordinators will have several important functions. appreciate greatly his effort to come and to make himself They will be an official first contact point for information so available to the members over the weekend. about the DD, BRC and GNA. They will organize handlers and events (training days, tests Other special event included an afternoon and evening at and special events) in their state. the world class Dallas Gun Club enjoying a competitive They will represent their state to the BRC board for special round of 5 Stand and a wonderful Texas Bar-B-Q. I would events or growth ideas locally. like to thank Steven Pool for all of his hard work to coordinate our activities at the DGC. We also had a large We encompass a large area and have great diversity in our Breed Show and for the first time at an AGM we had a Stud game and hunting conditions. We need better local Dog Review. organization to advance as a chapter and these State Coordinators are a critical piece of the plan. This needs to Saturday night after the BRC Chapter Meeting and the be a year round effort in order to hold new members and GNA Annual Meeting we had a wonderful Cajun dinner and retain older members whose dogs are past their testing Auction. I would like to thank Mark Heuer, GPC Chairman, days. who did an outstanding job as our Auctioneer. I would like to publicly thank his sidekick Kevin Sherrodd. Frankly, we If you want to be considered to represent your state please think Vanna is better looking than Kevin but he did a great contact me or any other Board member. If you know of job in a pinch. The Auction and Raffle table generated anyone who should be considered please contact me. I will about $4600 for GNA. Additionally, the South African Hunt get in touch with them. Raffle donated through Steven Pool generated over $3000 in ticket sales for BRC. Congratulations to Neal Feazel who We also discussed plans for the next BRC meeting. The won the trip. best time seems to be April or May. We have no site selected at this time so if you have an idea about a site we Big Rivers Chapter Meeting could use please contact me with your suggestion.

We had approximately 20 members in attendance for our Best wishes for the upcoming Testing season! I look Annual Meeting. We currently have 107 members in BRC forward to your feedback and suggestions to make your and there is good reason to hope for growth in 07. We had experience in Big Rivers Chapter very fulfilling. reports from the Officers. Tom Morgan, Business Manager, reported on our finances. After the annual meeting our Brandt Hardy BRC bank account has in excess of $6000. We need to BRC Chairman develop specific plans on how to educate and train our chapter members. This money is intended to be used to accomplish our unique goals to that end. I am very open to your suggestions on how to best spend our chapter funds.

Kevin Sherrodd gave a thorough update on the testing program. We have a significant need for new test sites and more training days within our chapter. Kevin has expectations of holding VJP, HZP, VGP and BTR's in BRC in 07 plus a 20/40hr Blood Track test in 08. We need to finalize places for the Fall tests now. Contact Kevin if you have sites in mind. VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Are you planning to enter the 2007 Armbruster?

INTENT TO ENTER FORM requested by June 15, 2007

Entry deadline: Aug 18th , 2007

For those of you that have completed the VJP with 65 points or more and are considering running in the Armbruster please look over the information below. If you feel that your DD will meet these requirements, please fill out and submit the INTENT TO ENTER form below (or on the GNA website) Dogs eligible to enter the 2007 Armbruster must meet the following requirements: 1) Have scored a minimum of 65 points at the VJP. 2) Have a clearly defined beard. 3) *Meet breed show standards with at least a g/g (determined at pre-evaluation). 4) Be certified HD frei. 5) Have the HN designation. 6) Be gunfire tolerant in water (determined at Pre-Evaluation). 7) Be willing to freely enter the water and search (determined at the Pre-Evaluation). * By approval of a rule change at the VDD Membership in Fulda March 2005, all Armbruster dogs whelped after March 20, 2006 will not be eligible for the Zuchtregister from the 2007 Armbruster Breed Show. These younger dogs are eligible to participate and will be scored in F/H the same as any other dog, but will have to attend another breed show after reaching 18 months of age to be eligible for the Zuchtregister. FORMS FOR PRE-ARMBRUSTER EVALUATIONS ARE LOCATED ON THE NEXT PAGE or www.vdd-gna.org YOU MAY HAVE YOUR DOG EVALUATED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, CHAPTER TRAINING DAYS, etc. INTENT TO ENTER 2007 ARMBRUSTER It is important that you complete this form as notification of your intention to enter. This will allow us to plan for the number of judges needed, as well as the amount of game and countless other details. (Form also available on www.vdd-gna.org Submit by June 15, 2007)

Dog’s name:

DOB: VJP Score: ZB Nr.: Color:

Mother’s Name: ZB Nr.:

Father’s Name: ZB Nr.:

Owner’s Name: Phone:

Owner’s Address:

City: ST: Zip:

Email: Send form by June 15, 2007 to: Larry Reeves 1647 Greenbriar Dr. Metamora, IL 61548 [email protected] This is not an official form. You must submit all necessary forms and payment as shown on the following page by the deadline.

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Test Schedule VJP: Test Fee $85 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS 17 -18 Mar Atlantic Mifflinburg PA TD: Geoff Mathews, 8 Hemlock Lane, Mansfield MA 02048, (508) 339-3765 [email protected] TC: Dwight Runkle, [email protected] (570) 966-6952 17 -18 Mar Big Rivers Weatherford TX TD: Kevin Sherrodd, 206 Moss Rose Lane, Lake Jackson TX 77566, 979.292.0770 kevin@vomsendero TC: Jeff McDaniel, jeff mcdaniel [[email protected]] 817-379-3534 Provide email w/ entry 17 -18 Mar Great Lakes Zanesville OH AEP Wildlife Ar TD: Fred Turjan, 1218 Fovianna Road, Middletown PA 17057, 717 930-3549 [email protected] TC: Gary Stephens, stephens [email protected] 724 652-5871 Make Reservations Early! 24 -25 Mar Heartland Geneseo IL Area Farms TD: Larry Reeves, 1647 Greenbriar Drive, Metamora IL 61548, 309-822-8346 [email protected] TC: Fred Kadel, [email protected] 309-944-4857 24 -25 Mar Atlantic Carlisle PA TD: Bob Secoura, 3205 Buck Run Trail, Wake Forest NC 27587, 919-562-2144 [email protected] TC: Scott Shirey, [email protected] 7176481062 TEST FULL 24 -25 Mar Big Rivers Tipton KS Spcl. T Hunting TD: Jim Wion, 2703 Marble Springs Rd. , Barnhart MO 63012-2327, 636-475-4530 [email protected] TC: Chris Thomas, [email protected] (785) 529-2335 Provide email w/ Entry 31Mar -1 Apr Heartland Perry IA Area Farms TD: Leonard Chase, 1430 E. County Rd. 600 N, Basco IL 62313-2140, 217-743-6304 [email protected] TC: Jason Abbas, [email protected] 515-465-2163 31Mar -1 Apr Wild West Boise ID Boise TD: Paul Trout, 18369 Chicken Dinner Road, Caldwell ID 83607, 2084548271 [email protected] TC: Paul Trout, [email protected] 2084548271 31Mar -1 Apr Great Plains Cheyenne WY TD: Mark Heuer, 3321 Dillon Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, 307-778-9510 [email protected] TC: Randy Willman, [email protected] 970-218-4484 your E-mail requested 31Mar -1 Apr Great Lakes Marysville OH Crusey Farms TD: Jim Jones, 23482 CR 4, Elkhart IN 46514, 574 206-9465 [email protected] TC: Dan Crusey, [email protected] 937 246-5807 13 -15 Apr Wild West Malta ID Malta BLM TD: Lynn Whiteley, 5839 S 6700 W, Hooper UT 84315, 8019855958 [email protected] TC: Jason Wilde, [email protected] 8017321751 Test Full / Call TD

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14 -15 Apr Great Lakes Montpelier OH Local Farms TD: Jim Jones, 23482 CR 4, Elkhart IN 46514, 574 206-9465 [email protected] TC: Todd Seiler, [email protected] 419 485-8369 14 -15 Apr Atlantic Woodstown NJ TD: Robert Budin, 100 Arthor Street, Ridgefield Park NJ 07660, 201-440-1625 [email protected] TC: Nick Starika, [email protected] 202.722.4868 21 -22 Apr Great Plains Grand Island NE TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th Rd, Ravenna NE 68869, 308-452-4333 [email protected] TC: Jill Manring, [email protected] 68869 21 -22 Apr Midwest North Nekoosa WI TD: Gordon Spaete, 17215 Lake Court, Galesville WI 54630, 608 582 4216 [email protected] TC: Mike Hack, [email protected] 715 886 5999 28 -29 Apr Midwest North Janesville MN TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St, Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 [email protected] TC: Chris Schmidt, [email protected] 507-245-3070 28 -29 Apr Midwest North Amidon ND Amidon TD: Jim Strilich, 13784 Blue Wing Drive, Rogers MN 55374, 763 428 6432 [email protected] TC: Ned Sorley, [email protected] 763 479 6760 28 -29 Apr Great Plains Harrold SD TD: Lynda Franklin-Krull, 31848 207th Street, Harrold SD 57536, 605-875-3383 [email protected] TC: Lynda Franklin-Krull, [email protected] 605-875-3383 28 -28 Apr Wild West Malta ID TD: Lynn S. Whiteley, 5839 S. 6700 W., Hooper UT 84315, 801-985-5958 [email protected] TC: Lynn S. Whiteley, [email protected] 801-985-5958 Limited to 5 Entries 5 -6 May Great Plains Watertown SD TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St., Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 [email protected] TC: Leigh Betsch, [email protected] 507-276-4548 TEST FULL 5 -6 May Great Plains Craig CO TD: Mark Heuer, 3321 Dillon Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, 307-778-9510 [email protected] TC: Ron Danner, dannerspringsips.com 970-824-6636 7 -7 Sep Great Plains Harrold SD TD: Lynda Franklin-Krull, 31848 207th Street, Harrold SD 57536, 605-875-3383 [email protected] TC: Lynda Franklin-Krull, [email protected] 605-875-3383 with hare track 8 -9 Sep Midwest North Janesville MN TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St, Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 [email protected] TC: Chris Schmidt, [email protected] 507-245-3070 w/o hare track 8 -9 Sep Great Plains Torrington WY TD: Mark Heuer, 3321 Dillon Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, 307-778-9510 [email protected] TC: Randy Willman, [email protected] 970-218-4484 with hare track 8 -9 Sep Atlantic Jackson NJ Colliers Mills TD: Richard Day, 1414 Eastern Ave, Morgantown WV 26505, 304 598-3050 [email protected] TC: Jon Prescott, [email protected] 973 656-0531 15 -16 Sep Great Plains Watertown SD VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Redlin Farms TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St, , Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 [email protected] TC: Liegh Betsch, [email protected] 507-276-4548 w/o hare track 19 -22 Sep Midwest North Minneapolis / St Paul, Kelly Farms MN Armbruster TD: Larry Reeves, 1647 Greenbriar Drive, Metamora IL 61548, (309) 822-8346 [email protected] TC: Ned Sorley, [email protected] 763 479 6760 w/o hare, submit eMail 29 -30 Sep Wild West Logan UT Cutler Marsh TD: Lynn Whiteley, 5839 S 6700 W, Hooper UT 84315, 8019855958 [email protected] TC: Shane Loveland, [email protected] 4352379266 29 -30 Sep Great Plains Grand Island NE TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th Rd, Ravenna NE 68869, 308-452-4333 [email protected] TC: Jill Manring, [email protected] 308-452-4333 30 -30 Sep Atlantic Middletown PA TD: Fred Turjan, 1218 Foxianna Road, Middletown PA 17057, 717 930-3549 [email protected] TC: Frad Turjan, [email protected] 717 930-3549 3 -6 Oct VDD Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein GE HEGEWALD TD: Contact: Lynn S. Whiteley, 5839 S 6700 W, Hooper UT 84315, 801-985-5958 [email protected] TC: Contact Lynn Whiteley to enter, [email protected] 801-985-5958 Contact GNA Breedwarden 6 -7 Oct Heartland Coon Rapids IA Garst Farms TD: Leonard Chase, 1430 E. County Rd. 600 N, Basco IL 62313-2140, 217-743-6304 [email protected] TC: Jason Abbas, [email protected] 515-465-2163 VGP: Test Fee $150, day or overnight track DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS 8 -9 Sep Great Plains Harrold SD TD: Lynda Franklin Krull, 31848 207th Street, Harrold SD 57536, 605-875-3383 [email protected] TC: Lynda Franklin Krull, [email protected] 605-875-3383 drip method 8 -9 Sep Heartland Basco IL Chase property TD: Leonard Chase, 1430E. County Rd. , Basco IL 62313, 217-743-6304 [email protected] TC: Leonard Chase, [email protected] 217-743-6304 dab method 15 -16 Sep Wild West Logan UT Cutler Marsh TD: Phil Anderson, 875 N 325 E, Brigham City UT 84302, 4352379255 [email protected] TC: Phil Anderson, [email protected] 4352379255 Dab method 15 -16 Sep Midwest North Nekoosa WI Nekoosa TD: Gordon Spaete, 17215 Lake Court, Galesville WI 54630, 608-582-4216 [email protected] TC: Mike & Wendy Hack, [email protected] 715-886-5999 Dab Method 28 -29 Sep Atlantic Middletown PA Middletown TD: Fred Turjan, 1218 Foxianna Road, Middletown PA 17057, 717 930-3549 [email protected] TC: Fred Turjan, [email protected] 717-930-3549 TEST FULL - dab method

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TD: Gordon Spaete, 17215 Lake Court, Galesville WI 54630, 608-582-4216 gspaete.triwest.net TC: Lona Kluck, [email protected] 605-882-2210 13 -14 Oct Great Plains Valley Falls KS TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th Rd, Ravenna NE 68869, 308-452-4333 [email protected] TC: Larry Martin, [email protected] 913-772-0056 dab method 13 -14 Oct Midwest North Eau Claire WI Eau Claire Rod TD: Dave Swanson, 5901 North Shore Dr, Eau Claire WI 54703, 715 834 9254 [email protected] TC: Dave Swanson, [email protected] 715 834 9254 drip method 20 -21 Oct Atlantic Ginter PA Warriors Mark TD: Bob Secoura, 3205 Buck Run Trail, Wake Forest NC 27587, 919-562-2144 [email protected] TC: Nick Starika, [email protected] 202.722.4868 dab - Both Groups Full Breed Show: Test Fee $75 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS 17 -17 Mar Great Plains Watertown SD Redlin Lodge TD: Linda Reeves, 1647 Greenbriar Drive, Metamora IL 61548, 309-822-8346 [email protected] TC: Lona Kluck, [email protected] 605-882-2210 Provide email with entry 5 -5 May Heartland Spring Bay IL Park TD: Linda Reeves, 1647 Greenbriar Drive, Metamora IL 61548, (309) 822-8346 [email protected] TC: Linda Reeves, [email protected] (309) 822-8346 Provide email with entry 19 -19 May Atlantic Carlisle PA Game & Fish TD: Nancy Bohs, 433 Stokes Road, Shamong NJ 08088, 609-654-6005 [email protected] TC: Scott Shirey, [email protected] 717-245-9808 BTR: Test Fee $35 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS 6 -6 Sep Great Plains Harrold SD TD: Lynda Franklin Krull, 57536 207th Street , Harrold SD 57536, 605-875-3383 [email protected] TC: Lynda Franklin Krull, [email protected] 605-875-3383 12 -12 Oct Great Plains Valley Falls KS Valey Falls, KS TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th Rd, Ravenna NE 68869, 308-452-4333 [email protected] TC: Larry Martin, [email protected] 913-772-0056 19 -19 Oct Atlantic Ginter PA Warriors Mark TD: Bob Secoura, 3205 Buck Run Trail, Wake Forest NC 27587, 919-562-2144 [email protected] TC: Bob Secoura, [email protected] 919-562-2144

Submit ALL paperwork to the TEST DIRECTOR.

CLUB MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS PRICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2007 VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Item# Description Cost 1. Armbruster Training Manual - From puppy to finished dog $10.75 2. Test Regulations for VJP & HZP (VZPO) $15.00 3. Test Regulations for VGP (VGPO) $15.00 4. Test Regulations for 20/40 hr. tracking test (VSwPO) $10.00 6. GNA 1" copper plated hat pin Image $5.00 7. 4" round GNA Drahthaar Decal - Full color DD head with Green border $4.00 8. VDD-GNA Logo Decal - Picture of Drahthaar with Breed & Club Name $2.25 14. 2005 Zuchtbuch (information on Litters tested in 2005) $17.00 17. VDD German Logo 5/8" round copper lapel pin Image $3.50 18. VDD Germany 1/2" oval copper lapel pin Image $3.50

Items below are in limited supply and will not be reordered. 9. 2003 Armbruster Pin (7 in stock) $5.00 10. 2004 Armbruster Pin (7 in stock) $5.00 11. 2005 Armbruster Pin (7 in stock) $9.00 12. 2006 Armbruster Pin (10 in st ock) $6.00 15. 2002 Stammbuch, JGHV Test Scores-all breeds (1 in stock) $25.00 16. 2003 Stammbuch, JGHV Test Scores-all breeds (3 in stock) $25.00 21. 2002 VDD/GNA Stud Dog Catalog - Pictures & test info of studs in GNA $10.0 Please print and complete this order form and mail it with your check (made payable to VDD/GNA) to: Lona Kluck, 800 10th St. SW, Watertown, SD 57201

To check on stock status or an order (MAILED AFTER JAN 18th) call 605-882-2210. For URGENT orders for test regulations, write "time sensitive" on the outside of your order envelope. All orders are shipped pre-paid only. No credit cards are accepted. Shipping is included in the cost. Item# Description Qty Cost

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Litter / Puppy Listings

"B" Vom Cinnamon-Creek VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

14 January - Expected Steve Field, Farr West , UT, C-801-726-5518, [email protected], Dam: Annabella vom Duchesne, 187852, Brsch, DOB: 27.4.2001, ZR 183/02, 9/11, 58/61, VJP-65, HZP-177, HD Free Sire: Enck Vom Orion, 192169, Schwsch, DOB: 29.10.2003, ZR 255/03-II, 10/12, 65/65, VJP-69/77, HZP-183/208, VGP-I./314 TF, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 03/11

"D" vom Desert Dancer 12 January - Whelped 1 male 1 female Kit Critchlow, Scottsdale, AZ, H-480-675-9282, C-480-250-9005, [email protected], Web: http://ArizonaDD.com Dam: Auzie vom Grousehafen, 188664, Brsch, DOB: 21.8.2002, 59/59, VJP-69, HZP-192, HD Free Sire: Expo vom Orion, 192172, Brsch, DOB: 29.10.2003, ZR 333/03, 11/10, 63/64, VJP-81, HZP-180, VGP-0./0, HD Free 03/11

"G2" vom Jagdkönig 10 January - Expected 3 females Mike Schell, Carthage, IL, H-217 654-2229, [email protected], Dam: Beretta II vom Jagdkönig, 193915, Brsch, DOB: 31.3.2004, 58/59, VJP-61, HZP-175, HD Free Sire: Chief vom Herbstwind, 193064, Brsch, DOB: 30.1.2004, ZR 265/04, 9/10, 62/62, VJP-69, HZP-180, HD Free 03/17

"A" v.d. Flusswindung 5 February - Whelped 3 males 5 females Terry Huebbe, Dexter, MN, H-507-584-1191, C-507-279-3130, [email protected], Web: http://flusswindung.com Dam: Vicki vom Hedge Row, 192680, Brsch, DOB: 28.12.2003, VJP-57, HZP-0/163, HD Free Sire: Sarge vom Weidebach, 186560, Brsch, DOB: 13.1.2002, ZR 118/02, 10/11, 65/66, VJP-71, HZP-183, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/02

"M" vom Seilerhaus 24 February - Expected 2 males 1 female Todd Seiler, Montpelier, OH, H-419 485-8369, W-419 578-8700, C-419 467-1416, [email protected], Web: http://www.seilerhaus.com Dam: Genevieve vom Seilerhaus, 190476, Brsch, DOB: 18.3.2003, VJP-58/68, HZP-184, HD Free Sire: Kane vom Dan-Son, 192156, Schwsch, DOB: 8.11.2003, ZR 372/03, 10/9, 66/67, VJP-75, HZP-184, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/21

"K" vom Fuchsfluesschen 27 February - Whelped 7 males 3 females Fred Turjan, Middletown, PA, H-717-930-3549, C-717-514-3847, [email protected], Web: http://www.drahthaar.us VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Dam: Quanta vom Stadtgraben, 178601, Brsch, DOB: 26.3.1999, 49206, ZR 168/99, 8/9, 63/64, VJP-55/62, HZP-173, VGP-1./310, HD Free Sire: Exon vom Fuchsfluesschen, 193537, Brsch, DOB: 4.3.2004, ZR 214/04, 11/11, 66/67, VJP-73, HZP-173, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/24

"L" vom Fuchsfluesschen 28 February - Whelped 1 male 11 females Fred Turjan, Middletown, PA, H-717-930-3549, C-717-514-3847, [email protected], Web: http://www.drahthaar.us Dam: Emma vom Fuchsfluesschen, 193543, Brsch, DOB: 4.3.2004, Bd.06, ZR 008/04, 10/11, 62/63, VJP-70, HZP-171/188.5 Armb, VGP-II./304, HD Free Sire: Droll III vom Donaueck, 183454, Schwsch, DOB: 18.12.2000, 51286, 66/68, VJP-77, HZP-227, VGP-I./348, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/25

"B" Helmhaus 1 March - Whelped 5 males 5 females Dale Helm, Mayville, ND, C-701-430-2010, Dam: Iris vom Donaueck, 190722, Brsch, DOB: 14.4.2003, 59/60, VJP-73, HZP-175/27, HD Free Sire: Enck vom Orion, 192169, Schwsch, DOB: 29.10.2003, Bd.06, ZR 255/03-II, 10/12, 65/65, VJP-69/77, HZP-183/208, VGP-I./312 TF, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/26

"c" v.d. Ritterburg 2 March - Expected Dan Ritter, Woodbury, MN, H-651-458-0642, C-651-785-5659, [email protected], Dam: Conni vom Felsen Fluss, 195250, Brsch, DOB: 30.8.2004, ZR 219/04, 10/10, 58/59, VJP-67, HZP-144, HD Free Sire: Alfons vom Rainmaker, 179345, Brsch, DOB: 10.5.1999, 51169, ZR 123/99, 8/11, VJP-71, HZP-227, VGP-1./304, 4H search behind duck, 4H nose. , HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/27

"G" v.d. Salzmarsch 2 March - Whelped 5 males Lynn S. Whiteley, Hooper, UT, H-801-985-5958, C-801-643-4133, [email protected], Web: http://www.utah-drahthaar.com Dam: Farah v.d. Salzmarsch, 190693, Brsch, DOB: 5.4.2003, 54723, ZR Pending, 9/9, 58/59, VJP-71, HZP-173, VGP-I./304 TF, Totverweiser, HD Free Sire: Eiger vom Hühnerhund, 190453, Schwsch, DOB: 14.3.2003, 54695, ZR 115/03, 10/10, 64/64, VJP-68, HZP-189, VGP-I./301 TF, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available Performance Breeding 04/27

"B" Jagdgefährten 4 March - Whelped 2 males Mike Smith, Billings, MT, H-406 373 5652, [email protected], Dam: Citta Vom Hühnerhund, 184967, Brsch, DOB: 27.4.2001, 52737, ZR 339/01, 9/10, 58/59, VJP-73, HZP-177, VGP-II./297, HD Free VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Sire: Eiger Vom Hühnerhund, 190453, Schwsch, DOB: 14.3.2003, 54695, ZR 115/03, 10/10, 64/64, VJP-68, HZP-189, VGP-I./301, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available Performance Breeding 04/29

"C" vom Entenmoor 4 March - Expected Jeff Henke, Wapello, IA, H-319-523-3683, C-563-299-4435, [email protected], Web: http://www.vomentenmoordd.com Dam: Ayssa vom Entenmoor, 196590, Braun mit Brfl, DOB: 14.2.2005, ZR Pending, 11/8, 62/62, VJP-70, HZP-186 Armb , HD Free Sire: Roger vom Wildrucken, 174596, Brsch, DOB: 24.12.1997, ZR 306/97, 11/11, 65/65, VJP-76, HZP-174, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 04/29

"B" Sendero 9 March - Expected Kevin Sherrodd, Brazoria , TX, W-979.864.1267, C-979.292.4778, [email protected], Web: http://www.vomsendero.com/ Dam: Rixa vom Oechtringer-Forst, 197059, Brsch, DOB: 20.3.2005, Bd.05, ZR Pending, 10/10, 62/62, VJP-69, HZP-188 Armb, VGP-I./287, "Best Water Work" 2006 Armb., HD Free Sire: Gero vom Elderbach, 190168, Brsch, DOB: 1.3.2003, ZR 110/03, 9/9, 62/62, VJP-66, HZP-180/197 Armb, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/04

"C" vom Eisbärteich 11 March - Expected Lona L. Kluck, Watertown, SD, H-605-882-2210, W-605-882-2210, [email protected], Web: http://www.vomeisbarteich.com Dam: Crisse v.d. Ausland, 184737, Brsch, DOB: 7.4.2001, 55802, ZR ZR 382/01, 9/10, 60/62, VJP-63 /69, VGP-III./280, HD Free Sire: Droll III v.d. Donaueck, 183454, Schwsch, DOB: 18.12.2000, 51286, 66/68, VJP-77, HZP-227, VGP-I./348TF, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/06

"B" vom Riddle Hügel 12 March - Expected Hank J. Lippert, Malden, MO, H-573-276-2611, W-636-475-4530, C-314-596-6217, [email protected], Dam: Balou vom tapferen Herzen, 179075, Brsch, DOB: 24.4.1999, 52505, ZR 112/99-II, 10/10, 63/64, VJP-65/76, HZP-187 Hege, VGP-III./267 TF, HD Free Sire: Eiger vom Hühnerhund, 190453, Schwsch, DOB: 14.3.2003, Bd.05, ZR 115/03, 10/10, 64/64, VJP-68, HZP-189, VGP-I./301 TF, HD Free Performance Breeding 05/07

"P" vom Moorehaus 14 March - Expected Forrest Moore, Cataula, GA, H-706-582-2793, [email protected], Web: http://vommoorehaus.com Dam: Heide vom Drosselbart, 185 493, Brsch, DOB: 1.7.2001, ZR 180/01, 10/10, 62/63, VJP-66, HZP-180, HD Free Sire: Duke vom Moorehaus, 186 286, Brsch, DOB: 9.12.2001, 10/10, 61/62, VJP-70, HZP-172, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/09

"F" vom Rainmaker 15 March - Expected Ned Sorley, Medina, MN, H-763-479-6760, C-612-865-1871, [email protected], Dam: Annie vom Rainmaker, 179 347, Brsch, DOB: 10.5.1999, 51171, ZR 124/99, 11/10, 60/61, VJP-69, HZP-172, VGP-III./261, 4H VGP Duck Search, Sire: Gunnar vom Orion, 197 655, Brsch, DOB: 26.4.2005, ZR pending, VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

11/11, 65/66, VJP-72, HZP-159/183, Test results for genetic disorders available 05/10

"J" vom Himmelbogen 18 March - Expected Ken Gill, Ackworth, IA, H-641-92-693, C-515-240-3789, [email protected], Dam: Biene vom Varnhoveler Hof, 186163, Brsch, DOB: 17.11.2001, 52433, ZR ZR 049/03, 10/10, 63/63, VJP-77, HZP-191, VGP-I./333, Btr, HD Free Sire: Mento vom Schinkelberg, 190189, Brsch, DOB: 25.2.2003, 53705, ZR ZR 102/03, 10/12, 65/66, VJP-75, HZP-185/217 HEGE, VGP-I./350, VBR Totverbeller, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available Performance Breeding 05/13

"P3" vom Altmoor 22 March - Expected Nancy Bohs & Roger Smith, Shamong, NJ, H-609-654-6005, W-609-654-6005, [email protected], Web: http://altmoor.com/Deutsch-Drahthaars/ Dam: Angie vom Altmoor, 180774, Brsch, DOB: 18.1.2000, VJP-57/54, HZP-172, HD Free Sire: Kane vom Dan-Son, 192156, Schwsch, DOB: 8.11.2003, ZR 372/03, 10/9, VJP-75, HZP-184, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/17

"N" vom Seilerhaus 23 March - Expected Todd Seiler, Montpelier, OH, H-419 485-8369, W-419 578-8700, C-419 467-1416, [email protected], Web: http://www.seilerhaus.com Dam: Babe vom Fasanjager, 183778, Brsch, DOB: 10.1.2001, 8/10, 61/62, VJP-65, HZP-0/183, HD Free Sire: Alex vom Franks , 185587, Brsch, DOB: 13.7.2001, 52375, ZR 367/01, 8/8, 61/62, VJP-70, HZP-185, VGP-II./268, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/18

"G" vom SoDak 25 March - Expected Larry Houck, Watertown, SD, H-605-886-9436, W-605-886-9436, [email protected], Web: http://www.drahkota.com Dam: Burgl vom Suzlwiese, 180287, Brsch, DOB: 16.11.1999, ZR 339/99, 10/11, 64/64, VJP-74, HZP-204, HD Free Sire: Exon vom Fuchsfluesschen, 193537, Brsch, DOB: 4.3.2004, ZR 214/04, 11/11, 66/67, VJP-73, HZP-173, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/20

"H2" vom Jagdkönig 26 March - Expected Mike Schell, Carthage IL. 62321, IL, H-217 654 2229, [email protected], Dam: Comtesse II vom Jagdkönig, 195364, Brsch, DOB: 1.10.2004, ZR 357/04, 10/10, 60/60, VJP-77 pts., HZP-187 Armbru, Blood test results available, HD Free Sire: Mento vom Schinkelberg, 190189, Brsch, DOB: 25.2.2003, 53705, ZR 102/03-II, 10/12, 65/66, VJP-75, HZP-185/217 Heg., VGP-I./350/UF, Btr, HN,Btr,Vbr,Totverbeller, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 05/21

"H" vom Buffeltaler 6 April - Expected Dwight W Runkle, Mifflinburg, PA, H-570.966.6952, W-570.966.6103, C-570.412.0834, [email protected], Web: http://www.vombuffeltaler.com Dam: Holly from Masterhunt, 181920, Brsch, DOB: 8.4.2000, 64/63, VJP-68, HZP-182, HD Free Sire: Bruno vom Eckenstein, 184497, Brsch, DOB: 22.3.2001, VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

66/65, VJP-71, HZP-222 Hege, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 06/01

"H" vom Hetzenhof 15 April - Expected Leonard Chase, Basco, IL, H-217-743-6304, W-n/a, C-309-337-0231, lchase or [email protected], Web: http:// www.vomhetzenhofkennels.com Dam: Cora vom Hetzenhof, 189377, Brsch, DOB: 27.11.2002, ZR ZR 393/02, 8/10, 59/60, VJP-70, HZP-180, VGP-II./305, Btr, HD Free Sire: Artos vom Kräherwald, 197931, Brsch, DOB: 19.5.2005, ZR pending, 11/10, 67/67, VJP-70/73, HZP-146/165, Btr, Best looking male 06 Armbruster Breed Show, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 06/10

"Q" vom Moorehaus 20 April - Expected Forrest Moore, Cataula, GA, H-706-582-2793, [email protected], Web: http://vommoorehaus.com Dam: Minka vom Moorehaus, 198478, Schwsch, DOB: 29.8.2005, 10/10, 62/62, VJP-71, HZP-166, Sire: Chase vom Felsen Fluss, 195245, Brsch, DOB: 30.8.2004, ZR ZR pending, 9/6, VJP-65, HZP-176, VSwP-0,/ HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available 06/15

"C3" vom Kervinshof 23 April - Expected Shelby L. Kervin, Elgin, OK, H-580-492-5338, [email protected], Web: http://www.vomkervinshof.com Dam: Nicky II vom Bockenhagen, 196962, Schwsch, DOB: 11.3.2005, Bd.06, ZR 038/06, 10/10, VJP-77, HZP-222, VGP-I./315, HD Free Sire: Cent vom Hungerborn, 197974, Brsch, DOB: 23.5.2005, VJP-73, HZP-215, 06/18

"A" Vom Tejas 26 April - Expected Bob Hamilton, Rockport, TX, H-361-729-2731, W-361-729-0854, C-361-463-1315, [email protected], Dam: Amber vom Dragonhold, 192219, Brsch, DOB: 6.11.2003, ZR 334/03, 10/11, 62/63, VJP-61, HZP-158, HD Free Sire: Guage vom Tapferen Herzen, 188412, Brsch, DOB: 17.6.2002, 55301, ZR 132/02, 10/8, 62/62, VJP-70, HZP-178/183, VGP-I./300, Btr, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available

PLANNING AHEAD FOR EVENTS TO BE HELD

March 07 9-11 Nashville TN Southeast Hunter VJP: Jim Seeley 615-459-5390 Percy Priest Test is Full 16 Hofbieber GE VDD VDD e.V. Board meeting: na na Hofbieber VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

17 Hofbieber GE VDD VDD General Member Mtg: na na Germany 17-18 Mifflinburg PA Atlantic VJP: Geoff Mathews (508) 339-3765 17 Watertown SD Great Plains Breed Show: Linda Reeves 309-822-8346 Redlin Lodge Provide email with entry 17-18 Weatherford TX Big Rivers VJP: Kevin Sherrodd 979.292.0770 Provide email w/ entry 17-18 Zanesville OH Great Lakes VJP: Fred Turjan 717 930-3549 AEP Wildlife Ar Make Reservations Early! 18 Fulda GE JGHV JGHV General meeting: na na Germany 24-25 Geneseo IL Heartland VJP: Larry Reeves 309-822-8346 Area Farms 24-25 Carlisle PA Atlantic VJP: Bob Secoura 919-562-2144 TEST FULL 24-25 Tipton KS Big Rivers VJP: Jim Wion 636-475-4530 Spcl. T Hunting Provide email w/ Entry 24 Watkinsville GA Southeast Hunter Force Fetch Training: Todd Harvey 706-769-0010 Harvey Res. Table through Yard 31-Apr 1 Perry IA Heartland VJP: Leonard Chase 217-743-6304 Area Farms 31-Apr 1 Boise ID Wild West VJP: Paul Trout 2084548271 Boise 31-Apr 1 Cheyenne WY Great Plains VJP: Mark Heuer 307-778-9510 your E-mail requested 31-Apr 1 Marysville OH Great Lakes VJP: Jim Jones 574 206-9465 Crusey Farms April 07

13-15 Malta ID Wild West VJP: Lynn Whiteley 8019855958 Malta BLM Test Full / Call TD 14-15 Montpelier OH Great Lakes VJP: Jim Jones 574 206-9465 Local Farms 14-15 Woodstown NJ Atlantic VJP: Robert Budin 201-440-1625 21-22 Grand Island NE Great Plains VJP: Jill Manring 308-452-4333 21-22 Nekoosa WI Midwest North VJP: Gordon Spaete 608 582 4216 28-29 Janesville MN Midwest North VJP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070 28-29 Amidon ND Midwest North VJP: Jim Strilich 763 428 6432 Amidon 28-29 Harrold SD Great Plains VJP: Lynda Franklin-Krull 605-875-3383 28 Malta ID Wild West VJP: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958 Limited to 5 Entries May 07 5 Spring Bay IL Heartland Breed Show: Linda Reeves (309) 822-8346 Park Provide email with entry 5 Spring Bay IL Heartland Table & Yard training: Larry Reeves 309-822-8346 Park 5-6 Watertown SD Great Plains VJP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070 TEST FULL 5-6 Craig CO Great Plains VJP: Mark Heuer 307-778-9510 5 Middletown PA Atlantic Force-Fetch Training: Fred Turjan 717-930-3549 Contact Fred 19-20 Carlisle PA Atlantic AC Annual Meeting: Nick Starika 202.722.4868 Game & Fish 19 Carlisle PA Atlantic Breed Show: Nancy Bohs 609-654-6005 Game & Fish June 07 2-3 Wasilla AK Great Plains Training Clinic: Jenny Horstman 907-841-4596 Meadow Lakes Conducted by Gary Heidelbaugh 2 Hummelstown PA Atlantic HZP/VGP Training: Ray Arment 717-284-8945 VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Blue Mt Game Fm 2 Columbia CT Atlantic HZP/VGP Training: Leo Calderone (860) 349-0696 Millstream Pres 16 York Springs PA Atlantic HZP/VGP Training: Fred Turjan 717-930-3549 SGL# 249 July 07 1 Franklintown PA Atlantic HZP/VGP Training: Ray Arment 717-284-8945 SGL# 243 14 York Springs PA Atlantic HZP/VGP Training: Ray Arment 717-284-8945 SGL# 249 28 York Springs PA Atlantic HZP/VGP Training: Bill Sands 443-223-8557 SGL# 249 August 07 3-5 Longmont CO Great Plains GPC Annual Meeting: Phyllis & Tony Johs 970-535-4433 Radisson Hotel Make Reservation by July 2 4 Canton IL Heartland HZP &VGP Training: Curt Caldwell 309-798-7287 Gobbler's Knob 20 Dithmarschen GE VDD Entry deadline Hegewald: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958 Germany September 07 6 Harrold SD Great Plains Btr: Lynda Franklin Krull 605-875-3383 7 Harrold SD Great Plains HZP: Lynda Franklin-Krull 605-875-3383 with hare track 8-9 Janesville MN Midwest North HZP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070 w/o hare track 8-9 Torrington WY Great Plains HZP: Mark Heuer 307-778-9510 with hare track 8-9 Harrold SD Great Plains VGP: Lynda Franklin Krull 605-875-3383 drip method 8-9 Jackson NJ Atlantic HZP: Richard Day 304 598-3050 Colliers Mills 8-9 Basco IL Heartland VGP: Leonard Chase 217-743-6304 Chase property dab method 15-16 Logan UT Wild West VGP: Phil Anderson 4352379255 Cutler Marsh Dab method 15-16 Nekoosa WI Midwest North VGP: Gordon Spaete 608-582-4216 Nekoosa Dab Method 15-16 Watertown SD Great Plains HZP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070 Redlin Farms w/o hare track 19-22 Minneapolis / St Paul, Kelly Midwest North HZP: Larry Reeves (309) 822-8346 Farms MN w/o hare, submit eMail Armbruster 28-29 Middletown PA Atlantic VGP: Fred Turjan 717 930-3549 Middletown TEST FULL - dab method 29-30 Logan UT Wild West HZP: Lynn Whiteley 8019855958 Cutler Marsh 29-30 Grand Island NE Great Plains HZP: Jill Manring 308-452-4333 29-30 Watertown SD Great Plains VGP: Gordon Spaete 608-582-4216 30 Middletown PA Atlantic HZP: Fred Turjan 717 930-3549

October 07 3-6 Dithmarschen, Schleswig- VDD HZP: Contact: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958 Holstein GE Contact GNA Breedwarden HEGEWALD 4 Dithmarschen, Schleswig- VDD VDD e.V. Board meeting: na na Holstein GE at Hegewald 6-7 Coon Rapids IA Heartland HZP: Leonard Chase 217-743-6304 VEREIN DEUTSCH DRAHTHAAR e.V. /GROUP NORTH AMERICA Volume 59 Number 2 March 2007 www.VDD-GNA.org

Garst Farms 12 Valley Falls KS Great Plains Btr: Jill Manring 308-452-4333 Valey Falls, KS 13-14 Valley Falls KS Great Plains VGP: Jill Manring 308-452-4333 dab method 13-14 Eau Claire WI Midwest North VGP: Dave Swanson 715 834 9254 Eau Claire Rod drip method 19 Ginter PA Atlantic Btr: Bob Secoura 919-562-2144 Warriors Mark 20-21 Ginter PA Atlantic VGP: Bob Secoura 919-562-2144 Warriors Mark dab - Both Groups Full

VDD/GNA WELCOMES THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS

March 10, 2007 Page 1 Adams, Travis J., 294 S. 2025 W., Slaterville, UT 84404, 801-731-4515 Alberts, Silke , 901 Alameda Street, Vallejo, CA 94590, 707-644-8068 Allison, Ron P., P.O. Box 4046, Pahrump, NV 89041, 775-727-4646 Anderson, Gerald L., 1928 Donovan Dr., Longmont, CO 80501, 303-684-9332 Avant, III, David A., P.O. Box 1711, Tallahassee, FL 32302, 850-575-1260 Baade, Bradley D., 1280 N. 9th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501, 515-573-7279 Backensto, J. Roby , 6839 Irvine Dr., Mercersburg, PA 17236, 717-328-5744 Ballard, Michael C., 2798 N. 1050 E., North Ogden, UT 84414, 801-737-1205 Barham, Andrew L., 42 Dalton Rd., Mills River, NC 28759, 828-243-2687 Bates, Mark J., 23598 Fall Rd., Cicero, IN 46034, 317-984-7156 Bayne, David R., 619 Lee Road 395, Auburn, AL 36830, 334-887-3897 Becker, Thomas S., 5400 Hessian, Gillette, WY 82718, 307-686-9172 Bedwell, Michael J., P.O. Box 865, Jackson, AL 36545, 251-246-6970 Bell, Lyle T., 5998 Glenwild Ct. SE, Turner, OR 97392, 503-743-3118 Bennett, Cade B., 322 Harrison Lane, Freeport, TX 77541, 979-233-2024 Bennett, David B., 3939 Danford Sq., Columbus, OH 43026, 614-506-0577 Birkey, Shae L., 2239 Oakridge Drive #1, Aurora, IL 60502, 217-369-0314 Bledsoe, Denice M., P.O. Box 215, Homer, NE 68030, 402-698-2134 Bobb, John A., 568 Mountain Rd., Boiling Springs, PA 17007, 717-258-5154 Bowers, Michael J., P.O. Box 671255, Chugiak, AK 99567, 907-688-4494 Bowman, Jason A., 1000 Stockton St., Radford, VA 24141, 540-674-8334 Bracamontes, MD, Francisco , 1200 E. Savannah, Suite 20, McAllen, TX 78503, 956-618-5209 Brickner, Ryan J., 3413 Townline Rd., West Bend, WI 53095, 262-483-0148 Brillhart, Randall L., 314 Edgewood Dr., Dalton, OH 44618, 330-828-0150 Bulvanoski, Mark , 224 East 10th Str. #5, New York City, NY 10003, 212-673-4534 Bunch, Jason K., 12385 Barnstone Ct., Fishers, IN 46033, 317-250-2467 Burton, Val C., 1425 5th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 818-363-9222 Campbell, D. Frank , 71 Hiram Bailey Loop, Blackey, KY 41804, 606-633-5538 Campbell, Michael D., 502 E. 21st St., Yankton, SD 57078, 605-665-8223 Cancilla, Anthony L., 1436 West Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering, MI 49755, 231-537-2264 Carroll, Joseph G., 17377 Moore Rd., Andalusia, AL 36420, 334-222-5640 Cascun, Donald P., 2378 State Hwy 206, Greene, NY 13778, 607-656-5737 Castelline, Pia C., 93 Red Acre Rd., Stow, MA 01775, 978-897-7018 March 10, 2007 Page 2 Clegg, C. David , 235 White Pine Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732, 828-215-5759 Coats, Richard H., 3006 Racquet Club Dr., Midland, TX 79705, 432-682-9083 Coffman, Vic , P.O. Box 141, Cotton Plant, AR 72036, 870-338-0879 Conrad, Travis G., P.O. Box 94, Sylvia, KS 67851, 620-486-2151 Coulter, Charles S., 3750 Peakwood Dr., Roanoke, VA 24014, 540-342-0500 Cox, Jr., Billy J., 208 Neal St., Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-6192 Cummings, John R., P.O. 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Box 1189, Three Forks, MT 59752, 406-285-3621 Duskin, Victor A., 195 Bentley Dr., Toney, AL 35773, 256-828-2251 Edwards, Robert , 10901 Julius Street, Oakland, CA 94605, 510-384-8691 Elliott, John F., 9403 Lincoln Lake Rd., Greenville, MI 48838, 616-691-6018 Enga, Darl C., 3832 Anderson Rd., Nashville, TN 37217, 615-365-7192 Erickson, David W., W24572 Cox Rd., Trempealeau, WI 54661, 608-534-7461 Esch, Daniel M., 4905 Clements Circle, Howell, MI 48855, 517-545-0338 Falls, Benjamin R., 9110 Huntmaster Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20882, 301-252-3656 Figler, Ronald A., 150 Church St., Farmington, NY 14425, 585-781-0741 Fisher, Jr., Kenneth A., 3891 Deeds Road, Granville, OH 43023, 740-927-3107 Florell, Joshua D., 16720 Stutz St. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304, 763-286-1744 Geary, Christopher L., P.O. Box 223, Bristol, FL 32321, 850-643-2382 Gentry, Charles D., 2105 S. 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Box 1014, Shelby, MT 59474, 517-331-0080 Kreuscher, John A., 1218 20th St., Gothenburg, NE 69138, 308-537-3328 Kudamatsu, Robert M., P.O. Box 280, Cheney, WA 99004, 509-235-8072 Kuehl, Charles E., 5214 Moody Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903, 479-452-7396 Lerch, Klaus , P.O. Box 13030, Trapper Creek, AK 99683, 907-733-7896 Linnenbrink, Craig A., 1909 Kameo Drive, Omaha, NE 68122, 402-468-4065 Lizotte, L. Philip , 394 Hadley St., South Hadley, MA 01075, 413-530-0112 Looney, Adam C., 5047 Clarkes Creek Rd., Martin, GA 30557, 706-384-2281 Lotz, Stephen P., 2032 Center St. Apt. B, Stevens Point, WI 54481, 608-790-2882 Loveland, Dale L., 54 W. Sunset Dr., Cedar City, UT 84720, 435-586-7661 Loveland, Trent M., 3491 W 300 N, Westpoint, UT 84015, 801-390-5714 Luquire, P. Jason , 325 Pinckney Road, Georgetown, SC 29440, 843-436-4773 Mabe, Randy R., 520 Lick Fork Creek Rd., Reidsville, NC 27320, 336-939-7162 Mark, Jack F., 2878 West Cayenne Drive, Taylorsville, UT 84118, 801-982-0187 Martin, Brian W., 533 Ambergate Drive, Webster Groves, MO 63119, 314-962-3177 Mathis, Gary W., 2767 Houser Street, Muscatine, IA 52761, 563-263-0051 Maupin, Andrew J., 558 Sawtooth Ave., Boise, ID 83709, 208-376-6012 Mavity, David M., 2603 S. Cook Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57105, 605-334-6477 McCullough, Duane R., 28194 Tresine Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439, 303-670-8496 McDonagh, Patrick J., 46 Pine Trail, Carmel, NY 10512, 845-228-1046 McGaha, Bruce , 2264 Lock B North, Clarksville, TN 37043, 931-362-4800 March 10, 2007 Page 4 McLester, Todd M., 11496 N. Tower Rd., Bryon, IL 61010, 815-243-2866 Merg, Kurt F., HC 67 Box 1679, Big Sur, CA 93920, 831-667-2543 Merucci, Silvano , 3110 100th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144, 262-859-2970 Mildren, Jr., William E., 4 Eden Place, Sheldon, SC 29941, 843-812-0120 Miles, Chet J., 8712 South 1405 West, West Jordan, UT 84088, 801-352-7217 Miller, Patrick A., 419 Misty Glen Lane, Minot, ND 58701, 701-852-2653 Miller, Wesley R., 614 Terracewood Dr., Opelika, AL 36801, 334-787-0737 Murphy, Patrick J., 146 White Bridge Rd., Pittstown, NJ 08867, 908-612-8860 Muth, Trinity J., 3838 Lake Ridge, Wichita, KS 67205, 316-253-6632 Neuffer, James E., 5626 Pop Becker Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835, 916-928-4460 Noble, James D., 32680 Inverness Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439, 303-674-0642 Noojin, Robert L., 18285 Townsend House Rd., Dade City, FL 33523, 352-588-2452 Norris, Tyler S., 305 Floyd, Dumas, TX 79029, 806-930-4437 Norton, Joseph G., 412 East Valley View Ave., Hackettstown, NJ 07840, 201-230-8800 Oehlenschlager, Chad M., 4663 Jackrabbit Trail NW, Alexandria, MN 56308, 320-834-4063 Oler, Kirklan L., 6143 W 8260 S, West Jordan, UT 84088, 801-260-1903 Page, Kenneth M., 6651 Faircloth Bridge Rd., Stedman, NC 28391, 910-425-2114 Pank, Larry F., P.O. Box 521714, Big Lake, AK 99652, 907-892-7697 Parker, Kenneth A., 500 Yarbrough Mill Rd., Williamson, GA 30292, 770-228-3105 Parry, Lawrence F., 1856 W. Canyon Ranch St., Meridian, ID 83646, 208-884-3129 Pearson, Darin R., P.O. Box 207, Galva, KS 67443, 620-654-3622 Petreikis, Anthony J., 13001 204th St. West, Illinois City, IL 61259, 309-791-0116 Petroski, MD, Rayford A., CMR 402, Box 1281, APO, AE 09180, 011-49-6375993353 Pietrantoni, Alexander M., 7939 Starville Road, Cottrellville, MI 48039-2912, 810-794-2494 Pletzer, Matthew L., 9514 Blackberry Rd., Black Earth, WI 53515, 608-767-0862 Pohlman, Jr., James H., 5023 Suson Hills Dr., St. Louis, MO 63128, 314-849-2687 Quast, Kevin R., 18817 54th Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, 715-720-3947 Redfield, C. Channing , 504 S. Washington St., Carthage, NY 13619, 315-493-1776 Reed, Jerry R., 1081 Old Stiekr Road, Cypress Mill, TX 78654, 830-825-3337 Robbins, A. Freeman , 44 Dover Dr., Rome, GA 30161, 706-291-1812 Romeo, Anthony E., 1702 54th St. Ct., Moline, IL 62365, 309-736-1180 Saitta, Carl , 22 Huntting Lane, East Islip, NY 11730, 631-969-3482 Schaefer, Cortney M., 1954 S. County Rd. O, Mosinee, WI 54455, 715-457-2145 Schenck, Brian C., 1105 Eastate Drive, Quincy, IL 62305, 217-224-7084 Schlapa, Michael S., 501 Thornberry Drive, Resaca, GA 30735, 706-259-7032 Schmelzer, Chad C., 7241 St. Rd. 91, Pickett, WI 54964, 920-685-0294 March 10, 2007 Page 5 Schmidt, R. Hans , 4476 Rd. D NW, Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-787-5036 Schnerre, Benjamin J., 101 11th Ave., Orion, IL 61273, 309-626-0283 Sears, Steven M., 185 Renfrew Drive, Athens, GA 30606, 706-613-1264 Sears, Travis S., 23330 11th Avenue West, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-481-2526 Shatto, Donald B., 94 Route 46 East, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, 908-852-3515 Shetler, Jeffrey L., 793 Loveville Rd., Warriors Mark, PA 16877, 814-692-7218 Smith, Brent H., 2002 Red Oak Dr., Corpus Cristi, TX 78418, 361-939-9428 Smith, Bruce E., 1920 Hazelbrook Way, Atlanta, GA 30339, 770-226-9252 Smith, Daniel G., 1801 Sunrise Dr., Pierre, SD 57501, 605-224-6698 Solem, Gerald E., P.O. Box 72, Minocqua, WI 54548, 715-356-5999 Spears, Ronald E., 1609 Long Prairie Ct., Allen, TX 75002, 469-766-0375 Spencer, Timothy S., 13105 Running Doe Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 512-267-0407 Stemen, Michael J., 11520 Center Village Rd., Westerville, OH 43082, 740-965-3632 Stenger, Shane D., 5213 Verde Valley #1127, Dallas, TX 75254, 469-323-9998 Stephens, Edward M., P.O. Box 169, Yorkville, CA 95494, 707-545-8646 Strabala, Chris M., 225 Brookfield Ave., North Liberty, IA 52317, 319-665-2132 Sturgill, Brian D., 917 Litchfield Rd., Baltimore, MD 21239, 410-377-0632 Swanson, Jon C., 4816 Wolf Rd., Erie, PA 16505, 814-835-2225 Szczepanski, Thomas C., 1144 Collindale Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616-735-0822 Tan, Keah-Choon , 809 Adagio St., Henderson, NV 89052, 702-914-8311 Tarver, John T., 200 Luneau Road, Ferriday, LA 71334, 318-757-1625 Terrell, Bradley D., 1325 Juniper Lane, Lewisville, TX 75077, 972-420-1258 Thao, Cave , 569 Hwy 59, Richmond, KS 66080, 785-835-6421 Thomas, Richard A., P.O. Box 493, Pleasanton, KS 66075, 913-352-6335 Van Blaricome, Scott R., 4509 26th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265, 309-797-2033 Vargas, Adolf , 376 Mystic Breeze, Spring Branch, TX 78070, 830-935-2414 Waidelich, Stan A., 7630 113th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, 651-459-1478 Walton, William C., 3506 Canterbury Rd., Milford, DE 19963, 302-335-1499 Welch, Donald Q., 4940 N. Farrelly Ct., Peoria, IL 61615, 309-682-2135 Welch, Tillmin G., P.O. Box 291, Edinburg, TX 78540, 956-687-4444 West, Casey W., 3900 40th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 612-722-6156 Wheeler, Heath S., 8312 Cowboy Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-638-4569 Whitlock, Palmer W., 4624 Drew Ct., Lakeland, FL 33810, 863-688-6755 Willis, Paul M., 7997 Alfadale Rd., Union City, OK 73090, 314-803-3706 Withaeger, Gary A., 3101 Sonora Canyon Rd., Weatherford, TX 76087, 817-341-2813 Wohlrabe, Joshua C., 2236 E. Spruce Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249, 480-242-3748 March 10, 2007 Page 6 Woodward, William K., 2124 West 3000 North, Vernal, UT 84078, 435-781-2040 Woodward, MD, Kirk J., 2124 West 3000 North, Vernal, UT 84078, 435-781-2040 Wurtz, Troy D., 3812 Mallard Lane, Janesville, WI 53546, 608-774-8769 Wyman, Kevin E., 1104 Leisure Lane, Burnsville, MN 55337, 952-894-6916

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