Greg Siner Sporting Group Breeder of the Year 2010 Inside This Issue
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Official Publication of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America Jan. - Feb. 2011 Greg Siner Sporting Group Breeder of the Year 2010 Inside this Issue Cover Story 3 President‘s Message 5 Secretary‘s Report 6 At the January meeting, the AKC Specialty Spotlight 12 Board approved the What is a Date 14 recommendation to allow the Irish Delegate‘s Report 15 Water Spaniel breed to participate Water Spaniels with Experience 16 in the Spaniel Hunting Test Northeast Report 18 program. In order to differentiate Mid-Atlantic Report 19 Midwest Report 19 the titles earned by Irish Water Northwest Report 20 Spaniels in Retriever Hunting Southwest Report 21 Tests versus Spaniel Hunting New Titles 24 Tests, the Spaniel Hunting Test Awards Application 28 title will include the word ―Upland‖. For example, an Irish Water Spaniel will be awarded the title of Advertisers Junior Hunter Upland (JHU) if it Solid Gold 17 passes the Junior Hunter test four times in Spaniel Hunting tests. New Membership Applications April Barr 3219 McDowell Road Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-765-6900 Owns: Cuardach's Travelin' Man Sponsored by: Stephanie O'Reilly & Betty Wathne Sue & Richard Merchant P. O. Box 492 Carnegie, OK 73015 580-654-2870 [email protected] Owns: Mole End The Warrior Princess Sponsored by: Carolyn Randel & Moe Gasperetti By Cathy Shelby Cover Story Greg-You ARE the Breeder of the Year It was a very exciting moment at the AKC/Eukanuba National Subscribers and readers of Dogs in Review are eligible to vote Championship show in Long Beach, California on December using the official ballot included in Dogs in Review, November 5, 2010. Sitting in the stands with Betty Wathne, Michelle 2010 issue. Nominations for this award cover a variety of Cummings, Stacy Duncan, Bobbie Duncan, Dorothy Line and qualifications that include ethics, producing a high percentage Richard Liebaert, we all applauded wildly as Greg Siner led of outstanding dogs even in a small breeding program and the line of group winners into the ring for the awarding of AKC having a record of producing consistent quality over a Breeder of the Year. Around the ring were others supporting continuing period of time. This award will be announced on "our" entry, including Colleen and Jack McDaniel, Sally Lewis, February 12, 2011, in New York City. Florence Blecher and Sam Junio. Greg looked splendid all decked out as the announcer read a list of his “...„thank you, Greg‟ for all that accomplishments that led to his selection for the Sporting Group. As each of the other breeder's history was announced, you've done for the breed....” I looked at Greg, the only man in the group, and thought about While Greg didn't win the overall Breeder of the Year at the what had brought him to this place. AKC/Eukanuba awards ceremony, I couldn't help but feel pride For those of you who have read Dan Sayers‘ fascinating, all- in his representing not only our special IWS family, but the inclusive article in Dogs in Review, you have a pretty good Sporting Group at large. Well done, Greg! As far as I'm idea. For those who have read what was printed in the AKC/ concerned, you ARE the Breeder of the Year. Eukanuba National Championship Showguide, you also have an idea. For those of you who haven't seen either, it's quite amazing to see the long list in print. As a non-breeder, I can only stand back and say "thank you, Greg" for all that you've done for the breed. Having two Poole's Ide dogs in my life, I have a special feeling for these achievements. In reading of the number of group winning dogs he's bred, I knew that my two were included in that tally. Summarizing some of Greg's contributions showcasing our breed, decide for yourself how remarkable his career has been. His exceptional breed type and thoughtful line breeding produced Ch. Poole's Ide Marksman McLean, winner of four national specialties, four Westminster BOB's and an AKC/ Eukanuba Invitational Bred-by-Exhibitor group win. Ch. Poole's Ide Skylark is the breed's top all-breed BIS-winning bitch with 11 Bests and an AKC/Eukanuba Sporting Group win. Ch. Poole's Ide Watermark not only was a top producer but a winner of seven all-breed BIS, four Westminster BOB and three national specialties. Ch. Poole's Ide Then There's Maude was a two-time national specialty winner and the dam of an all-champion litter of six that has produced two multiple all-breed BIS and BISS winners. I'm not done yet. By the numbers, accomplishments cover four generations of all-breed BIS winners, eight generations of group winning bitches, ten national specialty winners and sixteen Westminster winners. On top of that, three Poole's Ide dogs are all-around IWS. Greg has also been nominated for the 2010 Winkie for Annual Achievement in the Outstanding Breeder category. Jan-Feb 2011 ♦ 3 ♦ IWSCA IWSCA Board of Directors President Jack McDaniel POB 1409, Bothell WA 98041, 425-486-9205 (home), 206-909 [email protected] -9472 (cell) 425-368-7151 (shop) First VP Greg Johnson 2316 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, 612-205-0075 [email protected] Second VP Deborah Hughes 7 Parkway Ct., Dallas, GA 30157, 770-445-0789 [email protected] Secretary Deborah Bilardi 1930 Marion Avenue, Novato, CA 94945, 415-898-6685 [email protected] Treasurer Sandy Ascot 19755 HWY 113, Custer Park IL 60481, 815-530-0412 [email protected] AKC Delegate Evelyn Van Uden 2301 Lower Mountain Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131, 716-731-1298 [email protected] Membership Chair Jeremy Kezer 86 High Street, Amesbury, MA 01913, 978-388-1295 [email protected] Committee Chairs Judges Health/ Illustrated Breeders Education Education Genetic Concerns Standard Standard Review Mindy Garbarino Colleen McDaniel Laurel Baglia Dan Sayers Colleen McDaniel Constitution & Mer- Top Producers/ chandise Committees Rescue New Titles Club Historian Web Site Greg Johnson Susanne Hogan Liz Weaver Florence Blecher Jim Rubin National Trophy By-Laws Coordinator Awards and Statistics Field & Tracking Legislative Lynn Musgrave Melissa McMunn Tim Ufkes Mary Reich Florence Blecher Newsletter Editors Content Melissa McMunn 3025 Green Valley Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754, 301-831-6974 [email protected] Graphics, Layout and Design Jill Brennan 17147 Weaver Lane SW, Rochester, WA 98579, 206-459-0692 [email protected] Opinions expressed in Rat Tails are those of the author Deadline for submission of material for the next or advertiser, and do not necessarily constitute newsletter is 2-15-11 send submissions to Jill Brennan endorsement by the Irish Water Spaniel Club of at [email protected] America, its officers, board of directors, membership, or editorial staff. CLUB OBJECTIVES MEMBERSHIP (a) To encourage members to perfect, by selective breeding, physically and temperamentally sound Irish Water Is open to all who are in good standing with the American Spaniels; to do all possible to promote their natural Kennel Club and subscribe to the purposes of the Irish abilities & qualities; Water Spaniel Club of America. Please submit completed application form to the Membership Chair with dues (b) To encourage the organization of independent local IWS payment for the current year. clubs in the localities where there are sufficient IWS fanciers to meet the requirements of the American Dues: Checks payable to IWSCA (payable in U.S. funds) Kennel Club; (c) To urge members & breeders to accept the standard of Individual membership $25 the breed as approved by AKC as the only standard of excellence by which IWS shall be judged; Household membership $40 (d) To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest Overseas: Same as above but please include additional in the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at $20 to cover international shipping surcharges dog shows, field trials, obedience trials and tracking tests; to do all possible to further the use of the Irish Water Send application with check, payable in U.S. funds, to: Spaniel as a hunting dog; Kim Kezer (e) To conduct sanctioned matches, specialties, field and 86 High Street obedience trials and tracking tests under the rules and Amesbury, MA 01913 USA regulations of the American Kennel Club. By Jack McDaniel President’s Message January -February 2011 few years and the banners will be great for anyone putting on the Meet the Breeds there. It is interesting to look at the numbers of IWS‘s competing in the various venues. The whole West coast currently has a very small number of dogs competing in conformation, and yet in the past we were able to create large entries. Is this happening all over the country?? If so, why?? How many young owners/breeders do we have coming into our breed?? “... I have also been around long enough to know that we can make a difference if we can stay committed...” The holiday season is in full swing and I wish all of you a very Are there enough to sustain both our sport and on-going happy season. It is always fun to renew acquaintances and breeding programs that will assure the future of the IWS? And, catch up on what others have been doing. It is also a stressful if not, why not?? Are we doing all we can to encourage time and we get stretched to the limit with obligations. I am them?? Or are we setting up so many roadblocks so as to sure our furry friend‘s feel it and we need to be aware of the discourage them? Are we being good role models and fact that they don‘t understand all of the hustle and bustle, so mentors? And are we doing all we can to keep people already be sure to give them some extra love when you can.