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.

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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. in our breed encouraged and active? We traveled to Long Beach CA for the Eukanuba Classic and I would encourage all of you to step back and take a look at Delegate meeting. We had a great time and it was good to where you are and where you have been. Unfortunately, ―the see so many IWS friends. It was a great honor to watch Greg times they are a-changing‖. We don‘t want to stifle forward Siner being awarded the Sporting Dog Breeder of the Year thinking, we want to nurture it and keep on learning and Award. Greg has worked hard to gain this honor, it doesn‘t developing a breeding program that brings out the best in our come easily, and he truly deserved it. He looked great as they IWS‘s, and we need the youth and our seasoned people to hung the medal on him. It was a proud moment for all IWS keep it going. owners/breeders to have this honor bestowed on Greg. I asked Cathy Shelby to do a write up on Greg for this Although I have been active in dogs for over 50 years and newsletter which she graciously accepted. have been on many boards of many clubs, this is the first time I have been so aware of what the National picture looks like. I The agility competition was really fun to watch. It is amazing to have watched clubs almost die out when the ―old guard‖ did watch a really competitive dog run. We had four members of not embrace new members with new ideas. But change the IWSCA compete and they all looked great. Talk about ultimately happens. In the past year I have had my eyes dedication, in order to compete in Agility and be competitive opened to the broader scope of the dog world. Our club is not you have to devote a huge amount of time and effort to get to unique in many of the issues we have faced this year and this level. I tip my hat to all of you that compete in this great have yet to face. It would be easy to become pessimistic. But I sport. The show ring was well represented by some very nice have also been around long enough to know that we can IWSs. In addition to the Classic, they have several shows make a difference if we can stay committed. It may mean preceding, which were attended by a gorgeous entry. Again, I changing some things and change can be difficult for some. marvel at the amount of time it takes to keep a dog in The keys to success are, open communication, respect for competitive coat and condition and keep them going day after others ideas, and a willingness to maybe try change before day, week after week. Well done!!!! The ―Meet the Breeds‖ condemning it. booth was nicely done and truly characterized the IWS. Our booth was very large and had some great banners showing From what I can see the performance area is increasing the breed. Thanks to all that worked on this very important across the country in all breeds and the Conformation project. The Eukanuba Classic moves to Florida for the next

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Presidents Message — Continued breeding is diminishing as well as entries in shows. According Spaniel Hunt tests will have been presented to the AKC board to AKC, by next year the performance side will be equal to or of Directors. They will vote on it in February and hopefully okay greater than the conformation side. If so, where does the IWS it. It could possibly set us up for entering some spring tests. fit?? Are we breeding dogs with working attitudes that are fun This will be a great venue for us to show off our versatile IWSs. to work with and have the physical ability to perform in all All of us that have hunted upland game over them can attest to venues?? All of these things are important for the IWS to be their abilities. That great nose that gets them in trouble in the able to maintain it‘s standing in the dog world. We are very retriever tests will work wonders in the flushing tests. lucky that we are able to share semen and communicate with Along the line of Flushing tests, we should consider adding a other countries so that we can maintain and grow our breeding flushing test in the WC/WCX tests and maybe refer to it as a programs. It kind of brings to mind the old saying ―safety in WCU/WCUX for upland testing. This will take some research, Numbers‖. That is not to say that numbers provide quality, but but I believe it could easily be done. The WC/WCX tests are they do provide choice and that is what is necessary in set by the Parent club, not AKC. I know we already have some maintaining any program. members that have run Flushing tests, maybe they would be By the time you read this, the proposal for IWS‘s to enter the willing to step up and work on this. Happy Holidays!

By Deborah Bilardi Secretary’s Report

Sept. 1, 2010 Executive Meeting No recording A motion was made to adjourn - approved unanimously available for this meeting Business Not Conducted Attending Board Members: President Jack McDaniel, 1st VP Discuss the lack of some committees to perform and report Gregory Johnson, 2nd VP Deborah Hughes, Treasurer Sandy Ascot, Membership Jeremy Kezer, AKC Delegate Evie Van Discuss the agenda of our delegate at the upcoming delegate Uden, and Secretary Deborah Bilardi meeting Jack called the meeting 5:10 PM Pacific Time Discuss delegate vote on term limits. Jeremy made the motion to approve the minutes of the last Discuss the actions of board members on lists and in meeting as posted- approved unanimously conversations Secretary’s Report:- Medallions for the AKC/Eukanuba Discuss moderating lists Invitational Show - Greg made the motion to approve buying the Medallions - approved unanimously Sept. 9, 2010 Meeting 5:00 PM Pacific Time No Treasurer’s Report: No Report recording is available for this meeting Jack declared the previous vote to appoint a new Judges‘ Education Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman null and Attending Board Members: President Jack McDaniel, 1st VP Gregory Johnson, 2nd VP Deborah Hughes, Treasurer void. Sandy Ascot, Membership Jeremy Kezer, AKC Delegate Evie Jack turned the meeting over to Greg. Deborah B. made the Van Uden, and Secretary Deborah Bilardi motion to remove Colleen McDaniel as Judges‘ Education Committee Chairman. Jeremy seconded the motion. Approve Secretary’s Report: Inquired about the Rescue issue Jack Deborah B. Evie Do Not Approve Deborah H., Sandy, Jeremy, looked into Greg The motion does not pass. Greg is to write a report for Treasurer’s Report: Looking for Parent Club Meeting receipts the membership. from Jim Rubin, a bill was sent to Pam Manus for Mia, specialty receipts are needed from Pam Manus and Tara Jack took back control of the meeting. Darling-Lyon We discussed committee appointment procedures. Committee Reports We discussed how we are going to proceed in the future with letters from our members. Discussing letters on the Board list Deborah Hughes made the motion to appoint Jim Rubin as Webmaster: approved unanimously – Jim has agreed to the was suggested.

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By Deborah Bilardi Minutes of the September 9, 2010 IWSCA Board’s Teleconference — Continued position temporarily, but wishes another member to take the Treasurer’s Report: Sandy - $150 was sent for the New York job once our site is completed. Deborah H. will be Board Meet the Breeds and $150 was sent for the Long Beach, CA liaison to Webmaster and put an ad in Rattails looking for Meet the Breeds. Will confirm with Florence Blecher the another volunteer. amount of $2,000.00 is owed to Dr. Jean Dodds for our Thyroid Study. Income and expenses have started for 2011 t- Judges‘ Education Committee‘s Board liaison is now Deborah shirts. Working on our budget; we have about $120,000.00 in H. - approved unanimously our account Researching CD types and interest. Working on Rescue Committee‘s Board liaison is now Greg - approved 2010 national finances. The Illinois Bank of America (BoA) unanimously Branch requires all three signers to be present in a BoA branch simultaneously to sign 3 different signature cards all at We discussed how we are going to proceed in the future with once; California BoA Branch needs a letter on Club letterhead letters of complaint about members. It was suggested we send notifying BoA of the change of Club officers; the two branch this to the By-Laws Committee -Sandy & Deborah H to draft a addresses nearest Sandy and Jack will use interbank mail to form letter. allow Jack, Sandy and Deb B, to sign the same card. We discussed the lack of some committees‘ Chairman to perform duties and give reports “...discussed the agenda of our We discussed the agenda of our delegate at the upcoming delegate at the upcoming delegate meeting. We are for term limits for the AKC Board members. delegate meeting. We are for We discussed the actions of board members on lists. term limits for the AKC Board We discussed moderating lists and the criteria. members.” We approved $150.00 for the Meet the Breeds at the AKC/ Committee Reports Eukanuba Invitational Show from IWSCA to decorate the booth. Breeders Education: Deb B. for Mindy Garbarino, she wants to know if we addressed their recommended changes. BEC is Deborah H made the motion to adjourn at 7:04 PM Pacific working with rescue to coordinate their efforts. Time - approved unanimously Judges’ Education: Deb H. for Colleen McDaniel, Area Reps Business Not Conducted: are Greg Siner NE, Helen Howard SE, Jim Brennan NW, Hall of Fame Michelle Cummings SW, Liz Weaver Midwest - Carolyn Living Legend Award Randel is responsible for receiving and processing new applications for the Mentor and Presenter positions. Florence Oct. 13, 2010 Meeting 5:00 PM Pacific Time Blecher, Stacy Duncan, Jim Rubin, and Evie Van Uden put their name in to become Committee members. Colleen is Attending Board Members: President Jack McDaniel, 1st VP working on a Yahoo poll for JEC list members‘ input on new Gregory Johnson, 2nd VP Deborah Hughes, Treasurer Sandy committee members - working on JEC presentation for Wine Ascot, Membership Jeremy Kezer, AKC Delegate Evie Van Country - working on new package for JEC presentation at Del Uden, and Secretary Deborah Bilardi Valle; it will involve written responses and provide a method of Reading of the Minutes: The recordings for the previous two tracking people interested in JEC, if it works this package meeting were lost and despite Jack spending $375.00 on a could be sent to others interested in JEC - one formal JEC Tech he was not able to recover them. Evie made the motion request was received for January in WA - Michelle Cummings all meeting recordings will be sent to the Secretary and the is working on 2011 National Specialty JEC entire board. The motion passes unanimously. The minutes Health &Genetic: No Report from the two previous meetings will be created from my notes. Illustrated Standard: Jeremy for Dan Sayers is waiting for Secretary’s Report: Deb B – The Portuguese Water Dog Board input Club of America sent us a request for health information. I sent the request on to our BEC and H&G committees for reply. By-Laws: Jack reported Lynn Musgrave is the new Chairman - Dana Louttit is a new member - Lynn plans to start working

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Minutes of the Oct. 13, 2010 IWSCA Board’s Teleconference — Continued

from the poll sent with election ballot, beginning with the Jack wants to approach the AKC about permission for IWS to section on officers as many poll questions centered on run in Spaniel Trials without changing our status a Retriever. officers. The Board approved the request to gather information, as long as he also writes to our newsletter, Rattails Only List, and the Rescue: Greg read Susanne Hogan‘s letter - Mindy IWS Field List to get member input. Garbarino, BEC Chairman, & Tara Darling, Rescue Coordinator, are working on approach to Rescues and Jack wants to investigate more information on a new AKC Rehomes for breeders‘ and rescue committee. The service that allows our WC/WCX printed on AKC pedigrees for recommendations will be sent to the BEC for their input, once $40 and for $50.00 a new certificate from the AKC would be approved the recommendation will be sent to the Board for included review. Harlan Noel has offered to check online sites, like Pet Jack has an ongoing dialog with the AKC‘s Doug Ljungren Finders, at regular intervals searching for IWS in need of about their JH test becoming too hard homes. Dorothy Line offered to check the Vet references on applications. Hall of Fame and Registry of Merit: Jack reported Jim Brennan and Tim Ufkes are working on requirements New Titles: No Report Living Legends: Deb B. recommended honoring our older Historical Archives: No Report – Jack will contact Florence dogs with an engraved medallion – Evie recommended Blecher about sending new additions from 2007 to 2010 to honorees being listed in our catalog - 13 years was mentioned Lisa Schaitberger for digitizing - 2011 wants to use History in for a starting age – Jack will talk to Jim Brennan and Tim DVD form only, the Board agreed it was a good idea. Ufkes to work on this. Legislation: No Report Specialty: 2010 Greg reported they are trying to get orders “Jack wants to investigate more filled; they still have china night lights and plates. 2011 information on a new AKC National Specialty: Deb B. Things are moving along fairly smoothly, we need a new agility judge and equipment as the service that allows our WC/ original judge, who was providing us equipment too, informed us she had a previous commitment. WCX printed on AKC pedigrees Code of Ethics: Jeremy reported the COE will be divided into for $40 and for $50.00 a new the following four sections; members without dogs, members certificate from the AKC would with dogs, members who compete with dogs, and members who are breeders – they will be using wiki. be included.”

AWARDS: Evie reported a need for an Awards Committee Trophies: We had a letter from Missy – we will work on this Yahoo list. Deb B. to contact the Awards Chairman, Tim on Board list - we need inventory of all IWSCA Trophies. The Ufkes, to see if he needs help setting up the list. Evie and Deb suggestion was made to put unused national trophies in an Nezgoda recommend the Delaney System for Obedience and auction. Agility Year End Awards. The Board recommended Evie go back to Tim and verify his approval of this recommendation Jack recommended Committee Liaisons prompt chairs to before the Board votes on the issue. It was also recommended report monthly and have Chairmen prepare committee we use a list poll to vote. Evie made the motion to purchase definitions. The BEC already has an approved Policies and from the AKC the monthly IWS awards for $68.00 per year. Procedures. The motion passed unanimously. Deb B. to take care of this. Stand Alone All Breed Agility Trial: Jack reported on the Letters from Membership: Jeremy to resend to Board reply proposal by Deb Nezgoda as a Club fundraiser - Evie made to Lynn for review and Board review - Evie recommended a the motion to approve this proposal. The Motion passed format for responding to member letters including draft unanimously - Debbie to send letter to her. responses sent within 7 days. Motion to adjourn by Greg - The Motion passed unanimously Jack is making a To Do List for the Board. 7:14 PM PACIFIC TIME New Member: Voting is done on line. __._,_.___

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Minutes of the November 10, 2010 IWSCA Board’s Teleconference

November 10, 2010 Board Meeting Secretary, rename Membership Chairman to Membership Director, 2 year Board terms, and minimum requirements – A Attending Board Members: President Jack McDaniel, 1st VP request was made to add Puerto Rico for Board residence and Gregory Johnson, 2nd VP Deborah Hughes, Treasurer Sandy shorten lapse time for dues Ascot, Membership Jeremy Kezer, AKC Delegate Evie Van Uden, and Secretary Deborah Bilardi Code of Ethics: Jeremy reported the first section is done, working on second section, there are five sections total 5:00 call to order Fundraising: Deb H. No Report – A Club jacket was Attending Committee Chairmen: By-Laws Lynn Musgrave, recommended - we need inventory on existing merchandise. Health & Genetics Laurel Baglia, Judges Education Colleen McDaniel, and HOF/ROM Jim Brennan Health &Genetic: Laurel Baglia reported our CHF fund is $14,000.00+. On Laurel‘s recommendation, a motion was Secretary’s Report: Deb B. approved unanimously by the Board to spend $2,500.00 for a The poll up to vote on BEC recommendations. study from CHF funds (motion by Evie seconded Deb H.). – Health survey has 420 dogs, we want a total of 600 –a request Banking- I confirmed today that my BoA will do the paperwork. was made for a hard copy of the survey to use to gather info All I need is a branch of the BoA to send the signature card for prior to doing survey. The survey site cost is $50.00 per month Jack to sign. Jack will give me his information tomorrow. for website and the fee to analyze the data will be less than Waiting for Board approval of 2 meeting minutes posted Oct $1,000.00. 20th. I will still have three additional meeting minutes to post Historical Archives: Jack reported everything new went to including this meeting. I will use a poll for input. Lisa Schaitberger for scanning, archive pricing being worked Recommend changing our meeting date to a week later in the on, Flo has several bids from storage places, some as low as month. This would allow posting minutes that are more up to 50 cents a box. Jack will contact Florence requesting a report date in the newsletter. The third week of the month was on the AKC archival system. approved. Illustrated Standard: Membership Jeremy Kezer –another I sent the Board approved letter to Lynn and confirmed she revision is due to be sent to the past standard committee received it. members for review next week. Treasurer’s Report: Sandy Judges’ Education: Colleen McDaniel reported that our Judges‘ Education Committee structure has changed because $120,000.00 in the bank of the AKC‘s changing requirements for Judges‘ Education. Suggested the BEC pay for printing their list as was originally We now have the following Area Reps; Greg Siner NE, Helen planned for their dues, Howard SE, Jim Brennan NW, Michelle Cummings SW, Liz Debbie to contact BEC about this. Suggested some fundraising ideas Committee reports: Awards: Jack reported Tim has a minimum expense for certificates - OB award system was sent back to committee – new Awards List started Breeders Education: Deb B. reported there is a poll up on the Board list to vote on the recommended changes. By-Laws: Lynn Musgrave reported the Committee is addressing splitting the Secretary‘s job into two jobs titled Corresponding Secretary and Recording

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Minutes of the November 10, 2010 IWSCA Board’s Teleconference—Continued

Weaver Midwest. Carolyn Randel is responsible for receiving working on a ROM. and processing new applications for the Mentor and Presenter Review budgets for all committees not done positions. Stacy Duncan, Jim Rubin, and Evie Van Uden were added to the JEC Committee along with the Area Reps and The Board agreed the Board member who raises a question Chairman. One formal JEC request was made for January in will make a poll for voting. WA. Michelle Cummings is working on 2011 National Specialty JEC. The information for the National JEC is posted on the Nominating Committee: Greg reported the following AKC Website. Jeremy made a motion that the Board accept members in good standing with the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America have agreed to serve on the Nominating Committee the composition of the JEC as recommended by Colleen, Deb for the selection of a slate of officers and directors to be H. seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. presented to the general membership for consideration of Showsight magazine is featuring IWS in an upcoming issue. election and to serve during the 2011-2012 Club Year. Colleen McDaniel and Dan Sayers will be writing articles for Chairman Susan Sarracino-Deihl, Carolyn Randel, James Showsight Brennan - Alternates - Karen Mulkearn, Lorna Pumphrey Legislation: No Report - it was mentioned there is $848.00 in The motion was approved unanimously. the Legislative Fund Jack will contact Flo about allocations. Meet the Breeds: Deb H. reported wanting Sally Lewis, AKC/ Jack recommended Committee Liaisons prompt chairs to report monthly and have Chairmen prepare committee Eukanuba Long Beach, CA Meet the Breeds manager, to talk to committee about what the job requires in anticipation of the definitions. The BEC already has an approved Policies and AKC/Eukanuba moving to Florida for 2011. It was Procedures. recommended the MTB committee evolve into a PR Westminster: We had a request for breed information from Committee. the Westminster Kennel Club – Sandy will work on it, Colleen Ads in Magazines: Evie made the motion to put an ad in AKC also offered to help Gazette & Dog Fancy, Jeremy seconded- motion was table to Dalmatian Club of America’s Request: The DCA requested send inquiry to BEC for their input. Deb B. to contact BEC our input on the AKC opening up the Dalmatian Stud book. Greg made the motion to table the issue. The motion was Rescue: Greg reported the rehome Otis went to FL. Stephanie O‘Reilly has Rake and she may have identified his breeder. approved unanimously. Mindy Garbarino, BEC Chairman & Tara Darling, Rescue Supported Entry Trophies: It was recommended we go to Coordinator, are still working on an approach to Rescues and the membership to see what they think about the standard Rehomes for breeders‘ and rescue committee. supported entry trophies we used this year. We need to order at least one more Woodbury Pewter Danforth Plate set for the Specialty: 2010 Greg reported they are trying to get orders filled, they still have china night lights and plates. 2011 Deb B. Supported Entry at the show following the Regional Specialty. reported things going smoothly we have a new agility judge- Greg requested a Marshall Trophies inventory. IWSCOPS may rent us agility equipment and donate $500.00 Sandy is researching the AKC‘s Club Officer Indemnity to hospitality, we have reached the second tier of hotel Insurance package. discount, this saves us $2,000.00 off our hotel bill. International Invitational for IWS with Health Top Producers: No Report Conference proposal by Carolyn Randall: Carolyn Website: Deb H. reported web site updated-need update for recommends all countries/clubs be invited to a round table group meeting for the benefit of the IWS in regard to health events-recommended paying $10.00 to Godaddy for our domain name and $60.00 for website - membership only area and other issues that plague or might plague our breed. This still in works – looking to long time domain name deal - Deb H. could bring all owners, breeders and judges of IWS together made the motion to pay for domain name and website for one maybe once every 5 to 10 years. The Board loved this idea more year. The motion was approved unanimously. Deb H. to and gladly accepts Carolyn‘s help putting it into action. contact Jim Rubin. Jack will make a to-do list. HOF/ROM: Jim Brennan reported he sent HOF proposal to We adjourned 8:06 pm Pacific time. Tim Ufkes, if approved it will be sent to the Board. Jim is

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By Deborah Bilardi Election Timeline

On or before October 15, 2010 Nominating Committee must be chosen: COMPLETED ON A permanent date in the election process. Chairman Susan Sarracino-Deihl, James Brennan, Carolyn TIME Randel Alternates - Karen Mulkearn, Lorna Pumphrey On or before January 15, 2011 Election Day is determined by the Board. COMPLETED ON A permanent date in the election process. If the Annual Meeting is not held in May, the Board must deter- TIME mine Election Day. On or before February 16, 2011 Nominating Committee gives Secretary a list of their nominees for Club Officers …the Nominating Committee shall submit the list of candidates to the Secretary not less than 90 days prior to the Annual Elec- tion….. On or before March 3, 2011 Secretary must publish the names of the Nominating Commit- At least 75 days prior to the annual elec- tees Nominees. tion, the Secretary shall publish the list of candidates… On or before April 2, 2011 All Additional Nominations* must be received by the Secretary Such petitions must be received by the to be valid. If no valid additional nominations are received, the Secretary no later than 45 days prior to the Nominating Committees nominees are considered elected. Annual Election… On or before April 17, 2011 Ballots mailed to IWSCA members. ..(not later than 30 days prior to the annual election) mail to each member in good standing a ballot… May 16, 2011 Ballots due to Secretary to be valid. Ballots, to be valid, must be received by the Secretary before the date of the Elec- tion;… May 17, 2011 ELECTION DAY May 17, 2011 Count Ballots and Announce Winners at the Annual Meeting

The sections in italics are quotes from the By-Laws. *Additional Nominations: Additional nominations may be made by written petition addressed to the Secretary. Such petitions must be received by the Secretary no later than 45 days prior to the Annual Election and be signed by 3 members of the Club in good standing. Each petition must be accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee, signifying his/ her willingness to be a candidate. No person shall be a candidate for more than 1 office, and the additional nominations may be made only from among those members who have not accepted a nomination from the Nominating Committee; except that a candidate for Delegate to the American Kennel Club shall not thereby be excluded from also being a candidate for I of the 5 Club offices.

Here is a link to our By-Laws on the Club Website: http://clubs.akc.org/iwsc/bylaws.htm

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By Dorothy Line Specialty Spotlight 2011 National Specialty Update As the time for the next specialty draws closer and closer we auctions in past years. here in California are busy as bees. Lots of exciting news on I was surprised to learn that the very first auction was held in the horizon! the backyard of Greg‘s home in Monument, New Jersey back WC/WCX trials in the early 80‘s after the National Specialty. According to Greg, when asked by Bud Heiny what should be done with the We have an awesome site for our WC/WCX trials! This year proceeds from the auction Greg said, ―Donate it to the IWS we have decided to put the field trials in the middle of the show Rescue Fund―. Much has changed in the last 25 or so years, week schedule to highlight the fact that we have working gun but the one thing that has remained constant has been our dogs. This will also allow us to have some judge‘s education in ever so lively and always entertaining auctioneer. Greg has not the field as well! missed an auction in all that time! So hats off to Greg for his The site is in an area about an hour‘s drive east from the host undying commitment and generosity to the club! Greg, you are hotel called Denverton. It is located in the north part of the one in a million and we thank you! Suisun Marsh. This site was entirely developed for and is used for training retrievers. “So hats off to Greg for his undying commitment and generosity to the club! Greg, you are one in a million and we thank you!” Also we have been so very blessed with donations for this year‘s auction! At present we are poring thru six boxes of fabulous IWS items that have been recently donated. When we get everything out and quit oohing and aahing over them I will get some photos of a few of the items for the IWS list. As a teaser, I will tell you that we now have TWO of the Lois Pasley IWS dolls that everyone loves. These dolls are made by Lois using her own copyrighted patterns and are amazing. Lois is now disabled and will not be making anymore of these dolls so Suisun Marsh if you can get your hands on one, hang on tight! We will also have tryouts for the Bird Dog Match there. The idea of the Bird Dog Match originated at the Pacific Northwest regional show (IWSCOPS) and we thought it was such a wonderful idea we wanted to bring it to another National Specialty show as well. To qualify for the Bird Dog Match your dog must either already have a hunting title or successfully get a pigeon and bring it back over the line to you. We have some very special awards for the Best Puppies, Best of Breed and Best of Opposite in the Bird Dog Match! Sign ups for the Bird Dog Match will take place at the Specialty when you come. Going once, going twice…sold! This year at the Eukanuba dog show I had the opportunity to sit and chat with Greg Siner. We have lots of neat things already collected for our auction and he and I spoke at length about the Specialty Original Lois Pasley IWS doll

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2011 National Specialty Update — continued

Thanks to everyone for their generosity! It‘s this kind of On other notes… generous spirit that makes our Specialites so very special. We Lisa Shaw Readings are now available through email! So for have been promised some original IWS art as well and I am those of you that wanted a reading but knew you wouldn‘t be eagerly looking forward to that! able to make it to the Specialty she has been gracious enough to offer our $20.00 Specialty Fund Raiser Pet Readings Cabela‘s have also been quite generous. They sent, among through emails! I have been offering them to my grooming other things, a nice pair of $275.00 field binoculars! clients and it has been very successful. Contact me at 661- While at the Eukanuba dog show I hit up the vendors for 631-2424 to schedule yours now! donations and came home with a 250.00 pair of Krembs The Specialty tee shirts have been selling like crazy. If you are scissors!! Let me tell you, they are like BUTTA!!! Man are they thinking of ordering one you might want to get cracking before nice, even if I weren‘t a scissor junkie I would buy a pair or five your size runs out. of these. Interesting story about Krembs shears, it seems James Krembs has sold to beauty salons for years and was quite happy doing that…then he married a dog groomer. Boy “Don’t forget to order your tee shirts did his life change! Now he can be found most weekends at before they are all gone.” the dog shows, selling his new line of grooming shears. And they are remarkable! Catalog ads. We are ready to start taking catalog ads. The Who says there‘s no free lunch (or dinner)?? Not us!! deadline is a bit earlier than usual so check out the information I am very excited to announce our next raffle! We have five on catalog ads on the website at: national chain restaurants that have all been kind enough to http://www.iwsca2011.com/index.html donate $50.00 gift cards!!! Get your tickets now and eat free for five days in a row!!! Our Restaurant Raffle is now underway Click the ―Miscellaneous‖ tab then click the ―Catalog ads‖ tab and consists of $50.00 gift cards from: for pricing information and instructions. The deadline this year The Olive Garden is April 1, 2011. The Red Lobster So in closing for this edition of the Specialty Spotlight: Chili‘s The WC/WCX trials will be held in Denverton, Ca. at the The Cheesecake Factory Suisun Marsh complete with judges education and a Bird Dog P.F. Chang‘s Match. One lucky person will win free lunch or dinner for two at all five Our auction items are stacking up and looking wonderful!!! restaurants! Yumola!!! Is your mouth watering yet? Well get this! Not only do we have the Restaurant Raffle going for Get your tickets for the Restaurant Raffle and drawing these five nifty establishments, we also received some smaller afterward. donations from other national chain restaurants as well! After Don‘t forget to order your tee shirts before they are all gone. the Restaurant Raffle winner is announced we will be drawing names from the remaining raffle tickets to give away gift cards Contact me at 661-631-2424 to schedule a pet reading with to places like Applebee‘s and the California Pizza Kitchen!!! Lisa Shaw via email. So get your tickets now! Get your catalog Go to our Specialty website at: ads submitted by April 1, 2011. http://www.iwsca2011.com/index.html Looking forward And click on the ―Store‖ tab, then click on the ―Raffles‖ tab to to seeing you in find printable tickets. Print up as many as you want to buy, fill May!! them out and send them and your check (made out to IWSCA) to me at: Dorothy Line 2309 24th St. Bakersfield, CA., 93301

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By Anja Mets What is a date?

The year 2010 is already at its end. It was a special year in title of Master Hunter (MH). I hope that their offspring will have different areas. as much working abilities as their parents have. I am really looking forward to getting started with our Myra. The very be- There were highs and lows on personal and dog region. ginning has been promising, so I am hopeful.

Our Eamon, Saracen Eminently Eamon.nl, trialer (Imp. USA), is almost 11 years old and already two years 'retired'. It is a shame that time flies and nothing stays the same.

Although I work a lot with gun dogs by my instructing at the KNJV Training group for Gundogs, it itches with me to have my own dog to train again for the gundog work.

A highlight on dog area was that a long cherished wish of mine came true. Actually halfway through the year 2010, on July 3rd 2010 Realta's Double Star, first name Myra, was born in the Realta Kennel of Rosemary Sexton in America!

In 2005 already, I have met Rosemary, during my visit to the IWSCA Specialty show.

Myra puppy, 9 weeks old, with dove © A. Mets In 2006 I met her again during my short stay at her kennel in Minnesota, to collect puppy Realta Star Fynder, called Tosca, with her new owner. I was very impressed with the way Rose- I am also pleased that both parents have passed the CHIC mary dealt conscientiously with the puppies from the start. The program. Warranty on live stock can never be given, but the touch is already stimulated, balance and motor skills is en- fact that an animal will develop an inherited disease is thus couraged through the provision of various attributes in the reduced as the ancestors have been tested as normal. puppy pen, etc. Now regarding the date of birth: Also excellent socialization is done and a lot of preparation Myra's birthday, 3rd of July 2010 is a very special date for us work for future gun dog work. Obviously I found the dam as because my parents-in -law owned their 1st IWS bitch, which Realta's Supernova, aka "Nova" a very nice and beautiful Irish was born on July 3rd, 1963 (Florence 1963-1976 or Annagh- Water Spaniel which I already watched at the WCX Tests and Imp. Ireland). "Florry" was my first introduction to the IWS. training with the breeder. This seems a coincidence but Ch. Fynder the Rose of Murroe, I am used to watch gun dog work with 'European' eyes be- named "Roisin" (Imp. UK), our other, current female was born cause of the Dutch participation in gundog tests, trials and on November 28th 2004. working tests. Also because of my participation in the Breed confined Working tests in England for several years. The con- The same birthday date of my late dog, Int. Ch. Killimuck cerned American tests vary with what is expected in England Maolagain Maigue, trialer, which I had in co-ownership with and the Netherlands. (Terrain and way of handling and inde- Miss. A. ter Kuile. pendency of gundog work and the rules of the tests, differ). During the American pursuit test it is very good to see - be- Perhaps predestined? sides the high performance - that Nova has achieved a lot and what she has to offer. Myra is doing well at home with our 2 other Irishers. After a few days they were already accustomed to each other The stud dog, Eire's Murphee Mullownee is, like Nova, a nice and Roisin is raising her well. Myra runs already rapidly along gundog and has been invited to participate in the highest Test with the 2 adult dogs, while I am walking them. for Retrievers in America, the Master National. As far as I know, the dogs have to qualify for this invitation, by gaining the Even with the salty, cold Oosterschelde water in Zeeland (NL.) Continued on the bottom of page 15 Rat Tails ♦ 14 ♦ Jan- Feb 2011

By Evelyn Van Uden Eukanuba National Championship Delegate’s Report

The 2010 AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP is the title. Example would be if the dog passes six times the title behind us and we can be proud of the IWS representation. would be MNH6. Congratulations to all who were given the honor to be invited and those who were able to participate. We have the privilege “The AKC will allow the of having one of our own Greg Siner winning the Sporting Dog Breeder of the Year. Greg has made a great contribution to suffix ...MNH for any dog that the breed with some of the top winning dogs of all times bred passes the Master National by him. Thank you Greg for your beautiful presentation of our beloved IWS. On January 23, 2011 ABC will televise the Retriever test three times..” show, you can check your local ABC network listings for pro- gram times. The AKC and the CFA held their second Meet the Breeds in New York it is considered the world's largest showcase of It was not possible for me to attend the meeting at Long Beach dogs and cats. Over 39,000 people attended this event with but a common thread is a concern to create ways to increase participation of 200 dog and cat breeders. The breed clubs revenue. The AKC has appointed Lisa Gonzalez to a newly make this event possible and many thanks to those who were created position of vice president of Marketing and Communi- able to represent the IWSCA. cations. She has an extensive background in marketing, with over twenty years experience in brand marketing and sales. We all are aware of dog show conformation entries going Her main focus will be increasing registrations and Canine down. What is interesting is performance entries have been Partners enrollments, in line with the AKC mission to promote growing. It is predicted that in the not to distant future perform- responsible dog ownership. ance entries will represent half the entries. To the IWS owner this is not surprising because we have such a versatile breed. The AKC will allow the suffix title "Master National Hunter" We can be very proud of the fact so many of our MNH for any dog that passes the Master National Retriever "performance" dogs are breed Champions as well. test three times, effective December 1, 2010. Dogs passing the Master National Test more that three times will have this Happy New Year! accomplishment recorded by a numeric designation behind

What is a date? - Continued she has been introduced. This is quite different from the warm Netherlands. fresh water lake in Zimmerman, Minnesota, where Rosemary The flight of eight hours, went smoothly. Myra, 8 weeks old, taught her to swim with her littermates. It was late August and was in the cab in a dedicated bag. Careful preparation of very hot weather, at the moment I collected Myra with my eld- breeder Rosemary, for the special microchip and of all the est son, Thijs. So very different with the temperature in the needed paperwork for export to and import in Europe of the puppy, collecting Myra has become a warm memory. Thank you again, Rosemary!

Once home, Myra was soon examined by our veterinarian and fully approved.

Her puppy shots are already behind us. Let's grow and learn a lot.

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By Susanne Hogan Water Spaniels With Experience Identification Issues Rescue continues to put together the tools and processes we consequences to our breed and others, of supporting the need to function more easily and allow volunteers to have separation of Rescue from Parent Clubs. Please contact me consistent direction as to how to deal with Irish Water Spaniels in directly (email works best – [email protected]) to sign need of a new home. Most recently, we helped Otis find his new up. forever home and both the breeder and Rescue will continue to I‘d also like to give IWSCA members an example of the monitor that transition. identification issues we face regularly. Daphne was identified as Over the past several months, the IWSCA and its members have an Irish Water Spaniel on an Internet site. I contacted that group, expressed concerns for a number of shelter dogs identified or providing a copy of our one-page IWS description and requested otherwise thought to be Irish Water Spaniels. I assure you that I a photo of Daphne, as one was not available on the site. You can have similar concerns and attempt to work to identify the breed imagine my surprise when I realized that Daphne was the short- and offer assistance to shelters should we suspect that they have haired spotted variety of Irish Water Spaniel. She is now identified an Irish Water Spaniel. We also attempt to coordinate with other on that site as an American Water Spaniel. purebred rescue organizations, most frequently the American Ish-Ka was also identified as an Irish Water Spaniel on an Water Spaniel Rescue. We are never, however, in a position to Internet site. She resembled one of the brown curly dogs, even if force shelters or other rescues to do as we wish. They are we couldn‘t really tell from the photo which she might be. Dorothy responsible for the animals in their charge and, while we Line contacted the shelter and was informed that the shelter frequently get great assistance and cooperation, sometimes we director, to her credit, had gone to the expense of providing a are simply unable to be involved. DNA sample to identify Ish-Ka‘s breed. She came back as 75% One of the trends of which I have gotten wind but been unable to poodle and 25% ‗other.‘ A Doodle, apparently, made her delve into in great detail is that some AKC breed clubs are placement in California much easier for the shelter and she now abandoning (at least in my mind) their rescue efforts to a has a home. separate organization. Jim Rubin and I discussed this at some Finally, Lisa Schaitberger has been trying to follow up on Tucker, length earlier this year but I have not yet been able to spend identified as an American Water Spaniel mix at a shelter in enough time to understand it fully. This is the case with the Minnesota. She has emailed, called, and left messages but American Water Spaniel breed—the AKC breed club does not cannot get a return call. Whatever the reason, we cannot dispatch have a rescue effort any more. It is handled by a separate anyone (our closest contact is likely 2 hours away without the bad organization. weather conditions that currently exist up there) without some For the most part, I believe, this is being done for reasons of reasonable expectation of the shelter being open and the dog liability and/or politics. To some extent, it appears the AKC may being there. We have also notified American Water Spaniel be supporting the move. I‘m not convinced that this is a benefit to Rescue, as experienced AWS folks have indicated they believe our dogs or our breed and believe IWSCA should resist such a Tucker to a purebred AWS, to try to get them to intercede. Even if change. It seems to me that this can allow breeders, as members they do, likely they will get the same lack of response as Lisa has of the parent club or otherwise, to put off responsibility for dogs to date. left homeless to a different organization and group of people. So, it‘s simply not always as straightforward and easy as simply Equally, breeders could reasonably argue the Club is not doing making a call or two and working to identify and handle these enough to support their hard work. Our current structure dogs and situations. We are all doing our best, as is each one of promotes both cooperation and responsibility. And while you may our members and friends, to support any Irish Water Spaniel that think such shirking won't happen with our dedicated people, such may find itself homeless. We will continue to do so regardless or an organizational change allows it to happen. I am seeing the barriers that may exist. decreased responsibility and responsiveness in the new, separate organizations where they already exist. Perhaps this is Should you find someone with an issue identifying a dog that because they are new organizations, but many of their leaders could be any of several curly brown dogs, consider providing the have participated in breed rescue for a number of years and, yet, following link to the American Water Spaniel Field Association‘s they are still coming up short. ―Confusing Brown Dogs‖ information page. I‘d like to invite Club Members (hopefully with more knowledge http://www.awsfa.org/Articles/Rescue%20-%20confusing% than I about the AKC's thinking and/or some legal and liability 20dogs.htm experience), including our Breeders, to help develop an IWSCA Of course, any of the IWSCA Rescue Team are always willing to policy position on Rescue and breed clubs. The AKC needs to help, as well. hear from us. At a minimum, they need to be informed of the

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By Tara Darling Northeast Report

We had a wonderful public relations (PR) Event in the BOB Group 3 Ch Whistlestops Wind on Fire northeast. Meet the Breeds was held in New York. Mindy Sun - WB Mallyree Contessa at Pooles Ide Garbarino, Lindy Williams, Carol Scott and I came to man the BOB Ch Whistlestops Wind on Fire booth. They were very long days for the dogs but Laz, Maeve, BOS Ch D‘Locks St James Gate CD JH and Sayriel made it though day one with tons of kisses and tail RI Cluster wags for all. Day two we were short a dog, so Chaos and Thrus: BOB Ch D‘Locks St James Gate CD JH Wicca tried their best to handle the crowds. At one point Chaos was asleep on the table except for his tail that keep BOS Ch Whistlestops Wind on Fire wagging as people stroked him. I would like to thank the folks Fri: BOB Ch D‘Locks St James Gate CD JH who trekked into the city with their dogs to do such a great job. BOS Ch Mallyree Rosa A. Mhara (Pam Manus) Jim Rubin and Pat Welch stopped by the booth and gave Sat WD Mallyree Here comes the Son some support and much needed breaks. Thank you to them Puppy Group 4/WB Poole‘s Ide First Night (Greg Siner) too. BOB Ch D‘Locks St James Gate CD JH Another PR event Dogs 101 aired. It featured some of our NE BOS Ch Whistlestops Wind on Fire guys. My Chaos and Maeve got to do the outlines, while Kim Other News: and her crew of Fiona and Selchie got to go swimming. I think Maddy (CH C-ATCH 2 Muddywaters Isle of Madaket CD, JH, we did a great job showing the breed. RA, TDIA, NAP, NJP, WC) received her Rally Advanced title in Obedience : August at Cantebury NH; WC title in August at West Thompson, CT; JH title in September at Woodstock, CT; and C. Rathbun‘s Ch Irishmist Fistfull Dollars picked up a 1st and is now an All Around IWS. 2nd in Utility B at the Hamburg Shows. Harley (Mallyree Here Comes the Son) was awarded his Rally Conformation: novice title in August at Canterbury, NH Springfield Sat - BOB Ch D‘Locks St James Gate CD JH (Jim Rubin) Natlie Weismann reports that at the Hudson Valley Apdt Rally BOS Ch Whistlestops Wind on Fire (Greg Siner) Ch. Castlehill's Opal Juliette picked up 2 extra ARCHMASTER Sun - WB Mallyree Contessa at Pooles Ide Legs by triple qualifying in levels 1, 2 and 3 at both trials taking BOB Ch Whistlestops Wind on Fire 5 placements out of 6 runs. Ch. Castlehill's Knight Sir Jared BOS CH D‘Locks St James Gate CD was entered in Veterans. He took 2 first places and won High Scoring Therapy Dog at the Trial. This was the first time he Fitchburg had been out since he finished his ARCHMASTER in May. He Sat - WD/BOS Mallyree Here comes the Son (Alice Getchell) is now 11. WB Jaybrens Pacific Lucky Lady

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By Hannah Loonsk Mid-Atlantic Report

News from Shari Conley and Siri Herman is the Sunday judge. Both are provisional IWS judges Siri (the notorious rescue) ate a large – let‘s give them a great representation of our breed. And, wait Granny Smith Apple on December until you see the amazing prizes for everyone that shows! 15th! Shari assures us that she does Contact Marilyn Cantrell with any questions. feed her. Congratulations to Marilyn Cantrell, Mickey, and Shayla! Ballyhoo‘s Juicy Plum RE CGC ―Shayla‖ earned her third RE leg on October 30th at Middleburg Kennel Club to finish the year by getting all three rally titles. Ch Mickey McGuire RE NA NAJ CGC ―Mickey‖ enthusiastically earned his third agility leg for Novice JWW on Dec 10th at the Oriole Dog Training Club. He obtained his title with three first place finishes!

Happy Holidays from Bonny Wilson, Polly, and Lizzie! Bonny and her two dogs, Polly and her sister Lizzie the Golden Retriever, send you warm holiday greetings. Pictured at the right is their Christmas letter shot. Apparently it was quite difficult to keep them still!

Got News? Mid-Atlantic Group Challenge If you have done something exciting or fun with your Irish Remember the Mid-Atlantic Group Challenge to all you Water Spaniel recently, the club wants to hear about it! Please Irishers! March 4-6 is Maryland Sporting Dog with three days send your news, brags, announcements, show results and of rally, obedience and breed showing. Larry Berg is the stories to Hannah Loonsk at [email protected] for the supported entry breed judge for Saturday and Dr. Steven next Mid-Atlantic Regional report.

By Susan Sarracino-Deihl Midwest Report

Winter is here, the snows and blizzards have come. The page 9 and to the right are photos of Katie (Aquashores upper MidWest is again the ‗frozen tundra‘. Unfortunately Saracen Falling Waters ―Katie‖) working really, really hard for showing and performance events have , at best, ground to a her pheasants. We were hunting in short sorghum in which slow crawl. No reports were sent in. Hopefully things will pick the snow was hip to over waist deep. The dogs would up in the new year. alternately launch themselves up on top of the snow or burrow under the sorghum. They used which ever technique got the But for now, the only report I have to share are memories of pheasants pheasant hunting. Yes, pheasant hunting last week after a out the blizzard swept through Minnesota and deposited around 10.5‖ best. of snow 20 miles north of us at our favorite hunting ground. Last week Bob and I braved the cold and snow and took some Have a of our young ones out hunting. What was interesting was how good and well the Irish coats, which are supposed to repel (liquid) water, safe repelled (frozen) water. All the snow stayed on top of the coat holiday while the dog stayed warm underneath. And those big season spreading feet? In past years we have had problems with and new snow balling up between the toes. But this year we liberally year! slathered on ―Musher‘s Secret‖ and, voila, no foot issues! On

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By Colleen McDaniel Northwest Report

As this year draws to an end, there is much to reflect back on. take the month of November off and that may move him to #6 And there is also much to look forward to. when the final numbers are posted. But I would say that the team has done very, very well in representing our breed this year. And Here in the NW we have had many conversations about what as icing on Keegan‘s cake, he achieved Top-Producer status by 2011 will look like. We have become a victim of our own having five of his get from the first litter he sired complete their success. It now takes 10 class dogs to just get a three point championships by 16 months of age. Few people know the major. And we need 7 class bitches. I don‘t believe anyone amount of work it takes to get this kind of record and we should really knows how the formula works that AKC uses to determine all be proud of the Stacy/Keegan team. point schedules but the perfect storm has occurred here. Probably because of the IWSCOPS yearly specialty and the We have many performance teams to be proud of. No one can support of other shows in this area we have slowly driven the help but feel proud of team Nike and Christine. To actually required number of dogs up and up. We have been able to complete the Master National is a first for an IWS. It is sad that support these shows because we have many very active IWS they did not get that final passing score to mark the effort and owners in this area. But we now find ourselves with looking at accomplishment but that takes nothing away from the pride we all almost impossible numbers at the same time that we have feel. And team Joey with Andy also set a first in field. Joey was finished almost all the dogs we show in this area and there is not the first IWS to ever run The Grand. He did not complete the test a large group of up and coming puppies. but he left many people talking about his talent. In October many of the NW people traveled to California to support the entry at Del Valle. All the points available at those “...the guest of honor being four shows came back to the NW. It would be easy to say that is Judith Carruthers from great for the NW IWS but that is short sighted. Currently it only takes four dogs to make a major in CA. With dogs coming in from England.” the outside area, the entries go up and that mystical formula that AKC uses gets pushed. Add that this year‘s National will also I believe the team that would get the ―all-around‖ performance bring in outside IWS and it could have an impact on the point team would have to be Lorcan and Bill. It would be easier to schedule for CA. And it hurts an area that does not have a strong identify the venues they did not compete successfully in together population to support their own shows if outside dogs come in. this year. I am not sure which of the two would get the most But, alas, it is what it is. credit. And maybe that is the key to their success. They are a team and balance one another. Well done guys, well done. Many in the NW have continued to dedicate themselves to the various performance events and some are trying new venues. May the New Year bring peace to all and success to those that Martha Jordan and her boy, Gromit, just competed in their first try. agility trial and got a double Q with a first and second place. Calling all Shutterbugs! Martha said she did enjoy it but has not been bitten by the agility bug (yet). Celebrate the life and activities or your wonderful IWS by sharing your IWS photos. The 2012 edition of the IWS We have had two special gatherings of the clan. One was an calendar is starting up with a call for photos. Capture the informal dinner with the guest of honor being Judith Carruthers moments you treasure and enjoy with your Irish Water Spaniel from England. It was a relaxing evening with many of the IWS and submit them for consideration for the calendar. The dropping by to say hello. And more recently we had the annual process of collecting photos and assembling the calendar Christmas party. It was the first time we had it on a Sunday. That takes months so submit your photos now. The usual cut off was because many of us had dog events to attend on Saturday. date is at the end of the summer. Once again the food was wonderful, the camaraderie heartfelt and the gift exchange lively. Photos can be submitted electronically by attaching them to an e-mail, preferably 1MG in size. Submit to As the year ends I would like to acknowledge a very hard working [email protected], and [email protected]. team, Stacy and Keegan. Keegan started the year with a Best in Hard copy photos can be sent to 6226 Woodlawn Ave N, Show and ended with a total of seven all-breed Bests, one Seattle, WA 98103. All photos will be returned in the end. Sporting Dog Best and two Specialty wins. He was able to get a Group One 23 times and 51 Group Placements including a Group Questions? Call Colleen Morgan, 206-524-4841, or e-mail Two at Westminster. He ended up being # 1 IWS both breed and [email protected] group and has been #5 Sporting Dog most of the year. He did Thanks to everyone who supported the 2011 IWS calendar

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By Liz Liddle Southwest Report

Greetings everyone and Hope you had Happy Holidays! Harvest Moon Classic October 21st – October 25th – I‘m sure everyone is resting comfortably now that the Supported Entry and our Annual Fun Event December shows are finished and the New Year has begun. Formerly known as ―Del Valle‖, this year two kennel clubs,

Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo and Del Valle Dog Club 2011 National joined together for 5 days of competition, with 4 days of All We have some very busy bees in the Southwest preparing our Breed and 1 day of Specialties featuring Conformation, Agility, upcoming National Specialty so be sure and catch Dorothy and Obedience. The venue is large, but beautiful on the Line’s Report in the newsletter. I‘m hoping for a wonderful Alameda County Fairgrounds and ranks itself as one of the gathering this spring! largest dog shows in the country.

Mult BIS BISS CH Poole’s Ide Bonnie Brook CGC - Group For the Irish Water Spaniel people it is a time for gathering, 1 - photo sharing information, grooming and eating, and eating and permission by Carol eating! All IWS and their families come from near and far. Beauchat, Thank you Dorothy, Michelle and Allana for working with me on the event. Thank you, Sharon Moreland, Jenn Lego, Kathy Dassel, and Kathi Fortmann, for coming and cheering us on and having our Specialty Meeting! Colleen worked on and prepared a great Judges Education In Del Mar, Ca, on the 17th of October, workshop for all of us, including daily handouts and our special girl, Bonnie, beautifully worksheets giving us something to look for each day as the handled by Jen Isley, swept up a Group group of dogs were presented. It was very thought provoking 1 under Judge Anthy DiNardo. The BIS ring was full of tough and for those on the sidelines, it stimulated discussion and competition (BIS won by Molly, Mult Bis Pembroke Corgi). conversation into the structure and movement of the Irish Bonnie and Jen put on their ―BEST for the BEST‖ and we are Water Spaniel. very proud of them. Special Thanks !!!! I mean HUGE thanks to our travelers who We are looking to see more Best in Shows out of this girl. made our majors and really made this show a success. From Washington, Oregon and Utah they came to put some titles on Bonnie is proudly owned by Sally Lewis and Lois MacDonald their dogs and join in the fun. Colleen McDaniel, Tammy of Altadena, Ca. and……breaking news…….drum roll….. Walker, Stacy Duncan, Patrice Dodd, Bethany Urban, Brenda Farmer, and Nancy Wiley joined in and put together our Lois Macdonald returns home from Iraq - Sally and Bonnie Majors. I can‘t thank you all enough! anxiously awaited Lois‘s return from Iraq on December 23rd. We had one major conflict, however, that I take responsibility Lois, thank you for serving our country and giving us your for not making other arrangements, and that is that on our best!!! We love you and your SW crew is wishing you the Supported Entry Day, conformation conflicted with obedience happiest holiday ever! and neither Rainie nor Merlin were able to show. My apologies Does Bonnie have a press agent? to Hazel and Colleen! I think so, at least unofficially! Although this year brought us rain, which is rare, it also brought us new dogs to show: I want to also take a sentence to thank Florence Blecher, Bonnie‘s behind-the-scene press chairperson …..who sends Welcoming our new baby puppy, me little notes when the ―Bonster‖ steps out into the show Debbie and Tony Bilardi‘s Tristan, scene. Florence has been on this task since Bonnie was a Cat’s ‘N’ Cavan Tristan O’Tynan, baby and believe me, it doesn‘t go unnoticed. Thank you so who celebrated his 6 month birthday much! I love getting the ―word‖! on the 24th, his first show date , and

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Southwest Report - Continued

Michelle (retired, but joining in for the party!) Michelle Cummings with Bella, Hazel and John Reynolds with Jazz and Rainie, Colleen McDaniel with Merlin and Caden, Patrice Dodd with Cooper and Brenda and Michael Farmer‘s girl, Byrdie with handler, Erin Tooey, (Brenda and Mike, we missed you!), Bethany Urban with Riley, Nancy Wiley‘s boy, MacDuff (my personal sweetheart!) (Nancy and Marsha we missed you, too!) Tammy Walker with Mowgli and ( I sincerely hope I didn‘t Cameo, leave anyone out!) Cooper Stacy Duncan with Annah and Keegan, Out of that we came away with: Sally and Lois‘ Bonnie with Jen Keegan, GCH Poole’s Ide Isley, Got Water RN, (4) BOB, Byrdie Jenn Lego with Barley and Curry, a group One and a Group (Curry is training in agility and Three, owned by Stacy Duncan, ready!) Colleen McDaniel, Cathy Shelby, Tooey Greg Siner Allana Kew and Michelle Bonnie, Ch Poole’s Ide Bonnie Rickmond with Wasabi (handled Brook, (2) BOS, owned by Sally by Kelly Shane) Lewis and Lois MacDonald, handled and Doolin‘ the by Jennifer Isley showin‘ and goin‘ puppy boy Newfie, Wasabi, Ch Poole’s Ide Freewater, (3) AOM, (3) Select, owned by Allana Key, Michelle Rickmond, Riley handled by Kelly Shane Bella, Ch Whistle Stop’s Wind On The Water, (4) Selects, that is a ―Select‖ each day!, owned by Michelle Cummings Annah, Ch Whistlestop’s Fire and Ice, (2) BOS, owned by Stacy Duncan and Colleen McDaniel Tooey, Ch Stanegate Second Thoughts, WB, (2)RWB, A new CHAMPION!, owned by Patrice Dodd and Colleen Mowgli McDaniel MacDuff Riley, Ch Whistlestop’s Riley on Fire, (Ch earned after this show) AOM, (3)WB and (2)BOW, 3 point Major, 4 pt Major, owned by Tom and Bethany Urban Cooper, Realta’s Rosario Cooper JH, WD, BOW, a first Major, 4 pts

Mowgli, Ch Realta’s Bear Necessities of Yo-Yo RA (Ch Barley earned after this show), (2)WD, BOW, RWD, (2) 3 pt Majors MacDuff, Mystic MacDuff O Casey, RWD, owned by Nancy Wasabi & Doolin’ Wiley Caden, Jaybren’s O’Whistlestop Cadence, WD, 4 pts, owned by Colleen McDaniel Rainie, Waybar’s Never Rainie in So Calif, RWB, owned by Hazel and John Reynolds Jenn Merlin, Ch Whistle Stop’s Elements of Magic CD RN, Wasabi earned his 3rd leg in Novice. That‘s quite a title for 15 months

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Southwest Report - Continued old !!! owned by Colleen McDaniel. That‘s a lot of winning!!!! River. On Sunday, Michelle and I (mostly Michelle) held down Yeah! the fort again with Jezzy and River as our breed ambassadors. I spent a lot of my time going from booth to booth getting How about diversity? Did you notice the kennels donations for our Specialty auction. I came home with an represented? Pretty awesome! awesome pair of $250.00 Krembs scissors for the auction and a fistful of biz cards from others that will donate after I send Whistle Stop, Waybar, Jaybren, Mystic, Realta, them a letter. (Yippee!!!) Stanegate, Poole’s Ide, Cat’s I got to watch Liz Weaver run in agility and got to visit with All in all, from the puppy to the big guys, our Judges saw some Karen Blessing and learned a little something about agility. of the best temperaments and beautifully presented Irish I‘m seriously considering giving it a try with Jaxon. Water Spaniels. Thank you to all who attended! You made this a very special event! We got to watch Greg Siner in the Best in Show ring along with the other nominees for Breeder of the Year. It is such an In Memory of...Patrick, CH Cat’s Idyll’s Reminiscence… honor to even be nominated and we were so very proud of him! Kathy Dassel was presented a beautiful Russ Dodd creation in Michelle‘s girl, Bella took BOS and I heard she looked memory of her boy, her heart, Patrick. Our thoughts go out to absolutely stunning. She is an amazing girl and will go far, I you Kathy, from all of your many, many Irish Water Spaniel am sure! friends. Thank you, Michelle Cummings for putting this The Results from Kennel Club of Beverly Hills, Los together and Russ Dodd for the photo work and beautiful Encinos Kennel Club and Long Beach Kennel Club – presentation of Patrick. We all miss him! Michelle Cummings (results were the same all 3 days) BOB: Keegan, GCH Poole’s Ide Got Water RN, Owned by: Stacy Duncan, Colleen McDaniel, Cathy Shelby & Greg Siner BOS: Annah, CH Whistlestop’s Fire & Ice, Owned by Stacy Duncan & Colleen McDaniel SELECT: Bella, CH Whistle Stop’s Wind on the Water, Owned by Michelle Cummings AKC Eukanuba National BOB: Keegan, GCH Poole’s Ide Got Water RN, Owned by: Stacy Duncan, Colleen McDaniel, Cathy Shelby & Greg Siner BOS: Bella, CH Whistle Stop’s Wind on the Water, Owned by Michelle Cummings AOM: Bonnie CH Poole’s Ide Bonnie Brook, Owned by A Very Special Moment! Sally Lewis & Lois MacDonald AKC/Eukanuba BOBBE: Annah, CH Whistlestop’s Fire & Ice, Owned by The View from Eukanuba….by Dorothy Line! Stacy Duncan & Colleen McDaniel (Dorothy was there on Sunday) After showing all day and working the Meet the Breeds booth, we all walked down to a restaurant by the water and ate outside on the patio. It was really nice as we watched the parade of boats decorated with Christmas lights cruise by during dinner. Jody Dushkes and her girl, Kerry, helped at the booth on Saturday as did Florence with with Jezzy and Sally Lewis with

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By Elizabeth Weaver New Titles – Sept

Champion CH Jaybren's Noble Lass Of Taoide 21-Jan-04 James Hugh Smith CH Taoide Travis O'Whistlestop CD JH James F Brennan CH Poole's Ide Jaybren Jazwater CD RN JH

Companion Dog Araglin's C The Magic Go On CD NAP 17-May-02 Allan Chappell CH Castlehill's I.M. Quintessential CD NA NAJ Allan B Chappell Castlehill's D'Araglin's Meeghan CD

Junior Hunter CH Muddy Waters Isle Of Madaket CD RA JH NAP NJP 18-Mar-01 Alice Getchell & Paul Getchell CH Mole End Hucknall Diane L Wacker CH Muddywatersbagladyo'birdhill CDX

Novice Agility Mole End One And Only NA AXJ NF 13-Nov-06 Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver Castlehill's Journey Downunder Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver CH Mole End Incandescent MX AXJ OF

Master Agility Excellent Preferred 3 CH MACH Madcap's Way To My Heart UD RE JH MXP3 PAX XF 10-Jun-01 Stephanie O'Reilly & Betty Wathne CH Castlehill's Fynder's Keepers CD Susan Tapp & Betty L Wathne CH Madcap's Brilliant Virtue CD

Novice Agility Jumper CH Irish Mist's Mickey Mcguire RA NAJ 5-Dec-04 Marilyn Cantrell & Will Cantrell CH Ildanoch Guns Of Navarone CD RN NA OAJ OAP OJP Evelyn M Van Uden CH I M Lira Lira On The Wall

Excellent Agility Jumper Mole End One And Only AXJ NF 13-Nov-06 Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver Castlehill's Journey Downunder Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver CH Mole End Incandescent MX AXJ OF

Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 3 CH MACH Madcap's Way To My Heart UD RE JH MXP3 MJP3 PAX XF 10-Jun-01 Stephanie O'Reilly & Betty Wathne CH Castlehill's Fynder's Keepers CD Susan Tapp & Betty L Wathne CH Madcap's Brilliant Virtue CD

Agility FAST Excellent Cuardach Makes My Heart Soar RN AX AXJ XF 30-Mar-08 Stephanie O'Reilly & Jeff Rife Stephanie O'Reilly & Susan Tapp & CH Castlehill's Magic Moment CDX Betty Wathne CH MACH Madcap's Way To My Heart UD RE JH MXP3 MJP3 PAX XF

Master Agility Champion CH MACH Cuardach Blaze The Trail CD RA XF 11-Apr-06 Stephanie O'Reilly & Jeff Rife CH Catwalks Special Case CD RA JH Stephanie O'Reilly & Betty Wathne Rat Tails ♦ 24 ♦ Jan- Feb 2011 CH MACH Madcap's Way To My Heart UD RE JH MXP3 MJP3 PAX XF Bred By Exhibitor Award

New Titles – Oct

Champion CH Mallyree All That Jazz 18-Jun-09 Alvin Newstadt & Marcia Newstadt CH Poole's Ide Who'D A Thought It Marion Hopkins & Pamela J Manus CH Mallyree Kayla A'Mhara RN

CH Realta Bear Necessities Of Yo-Yo CD RA 14-Feb-07 Mrs. Tamara J Walker CH Whistlestop's Hula Balloo CDX RAE JH Rosemary Sexton CH Realta's Supernova CD RN MH

CH Stanegate Second Thoughts 9-Dec-08 Colleen McDaniel & Patrice Dodd CH Fynder Freethinker Judith Caruthers Stanegate Sparks Will Fly

CH Whistle Stop's Oidhche Shamhna 1-Nov-07 Colleen McDaniel & Carie Taylor CH Whistlestop's Special Agent CD RN Colleen McDaniel CH Mystic Song O' Whistlestop CD RN JH

CH Whistle Stop's The Wind On Fire 17-Jul-09 Gregory Siner GCH CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN Colleen McDaniel & Stacy J Duncan CH Whistle Stop's The Wind Moriah CD RA JH

Grand Champion GCH CH D'Locks St. James's Gate CD JH 26-May-05 R James Rubin CH Dreadlocks Keeper O The Keys CD Lynn Musgrave CH Ildand'lochs I Wanted Wings

Companion Dog Waybar's Never Rainie In So Calif CD RN 28-Oct-07 Hazel Reynolds CH Ildanoch's Casablanca CD RN JH Wayne F Murray CH Jaybren's Miss Down South Jukin

CH Whistle Stop Winds Of Change VCD1 24-Oct-08 Debra Nezgoda CH O'Malleigh's Mr. W S Action RN Colleen McDaniel CH Whistle Stop's The Wind Moriah CD RA JH

CH Whistle Stop's Elements Of Magic CD RN 17-Jul-09 Colleen McDaniel & Stacy J Duncan GCH CH Poole's Ide Got Water RN Colleen McDaniel & Stacy J Duncan CH Whistle Stop's The Wind Moriah CD RA JH

Companion Dog Excellent CH Jaybren's O'B The One For Me CDX RE 18-Jun-06 Holly N Bauman CH Fynder Freethinker Jane Bonner & James F Brennan CH Jaybren's Maggie May CD

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New Titles – Oct - Continued

Utility Dog Excellent CH MACH Beaufield Fern VCD3 UDX XF 31-Oct-01 Carolyn Lathrop CH Mole-End Lager And Lime Bridget Kvarnlov & Mary Fedor CH Beaufield Mythical Minerva

Rally Novice CH Stanegate Second Thoughts RN 9-Dec-08 Colleen McDaniel & Patrice Dodd CH Fynder Freethinker Judith Caruthers Stanegate Sparks Will Fly

Waybar's Never Rainie In So Calif CD RN 28-Oct-07 Hazel Reynolds CH Ildanoch's Casablanca CD RN JH Wayne F Murray CH Jaybren's Miss Down South Jukin

Rally Advanced CH Keely's Krystal Cut Gem RA 17-Mar-05 Lorna Ann Pumphrey & Timothy R Ufkes CH Sylmar's Raindancer Lorna Ann Pumphrey & Paul H Pumphrey CH Keely's Miss Chievous RN

Rally Excellent Ballyhoo's Juicy Plum RE 14-Jan-05 Marilyn Cantrell & Will Cantrell CH Beaufield John Barleycorn CD SH Judith Goonyep & Dede Selph CH Ballyhoo's Ima Tango Dancer CD RN JH

CH Irish Mist's Mickey Mcguire RE NAJ 5-Dec-04 Marilyn Cantrell & Will Cantrell CH Ildanoch Guns Of Navarone CD RN NA OAJ OAP OJP Evelyn M Van Uden CH I M Lira Lira On The Wall

Junior Hunter Ballyhoo's Legend Of Owen Marsh JH 31-Mar-08 R James Rubin CH Realta's Galileo CD TD SH Dede Selph & Judith Goonyep CH Ballyhoo's Janne O'Bachlach CD RN JH

Grainne's Tibbot D'Lochs JH 21-Aug-05 Larry E Spencer & Virginia B Spencer CH D'Lochs Irish Upon A Star CD JH Larry E Spencer & Virginia B Spencer CH Realta's Grace Under Fire CD JH

Realta's Destiny JH 16-Jun-09 Mary Ruth Calhoun Eire's Murphee Mullownee MH Rosemary Sexton CH Realta's Supernova CD RN MH

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New Titles – Oct - Continued

Novice Agility CH Whistle Stop Winds Of Change VCD1 NA 24-Oct-08 Debra Nezgoda CH O'Malleigh's Mr. W S Action RN Colleen McDaniel CH Whistle Stop's The Wind Moriah CD RA JH

Open Agility Mole End Buoy OA NAJ 24-Mar-05 Deborah Gendel CH Birdhill's Drip Dry O'Muddy Waters CD Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver CH Mole End Incandescent MX AXJ OF

Open Agility Mole End One And Only OA AXJ NF 13-Nov-06 Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver Castlehill's Journey Downunder Elizabeth Weaver & Jennifer Weaver CH Mole End Incandescent MX AXJ OF

Master Agility Excellent Preferred 4 CH MACH Madcap's Way To My Heart UD RE JH MXP4 MJP4 10-Jun-01 Stephanie O'Reilly & Betty Wathne PAX XF CH Castlehill's Fynder's Keepers CD Susan Tapp & Betty L Wathne CH Madcap's Brilliant Virtue CD

Excellent Agility Jumper CH Castlehill's R Audacious Vision CD RE OA AXJ NF 11-Feb-06 Susan G. Anderson & Susan Tapp & Randal Byrd CH Whistlestop Ropin' The Wind VCD2 MX Susan Tapp CH Castlehill's Keeping The Magic CD RN

Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 4 CH MACH Madcap's Way To My Heart UD RE JH MXP4 MJP4 10-Jun-01 Stephanie O'Reilly & Betty Wathne PAX XF CH Castlehill's Fynder's Keepers CD Susan Tapp & Betty L Wathne CH Madcap's Brilliant Virtue CD

Submission Deadlines Issue Deadline March – April 2011 (Nationals Information) Feb. 15, 2011 May – June 2011 April 17, 2011 July – August 2011 (Nationals Results) June 15, 2011

September – October 2011 August 15, 2011 November –December 2011 (Holiday Theme) Oct. 15, 2011 January – February 2012 Dec. 15, 2011

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TO: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America – Membership

FROM: Tim Ufkes – Chair, Awards Committee

RE: New Awards Application Form

Happy New Year everyone!

It is my honor to provide you with the new and improved Awards Application. The Awards Committee has worked hard to make this inclusive of as many of our members as possible.

2010 was an exciting year for all of us in the breed with many new Champions and new titles in many different venues and our expanded Awards Application will provide acknowledgment to all of you that have worked so hard over the past year.

This letter is an explanation of the new expanded Awards Application Form that is enclosed with this Newsletter and will also appear on both the Rattails and General IWS lists on Yahoo.

The form has been expanded to include newly created awards in Rally, Obedience and Agility, so take your time and review the application carefully.

The form is very straight forward and self explanatory. If you believe your dog, or bitch has earned an award during the year, please fill out the form and include all of the information requested. The Certificates and Awards will be filled out as submitted and will be handed out at our National Specialty in California.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will make certain I get back to you as soon as possible!

Thank you!

Tim Ufkes Awards Committee Chair Irish Water Spaniel Club of America

Irish Water Spaniel Club of America AWARDS APPLICATION (Submit separate forms for each dog)

WE will NOT be tabulating awards - only collecting data from members. If you believe your dog may qualify for one of the following awards or certificates (except where stated that we will be obtaining the information), please apply for it using this form ONLY. We will not accept e-mail, fax or phone requests. Awards will only be given to members that apply by the deadline.

Events included from January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2010. DEADLINE for Awards applications is: March 31st, 2011 – NO EXCEPTIONS!

Award application must be mailed to:

Timothy R. Ufkes 2305 NW 100th Street Seattle, WA 98177 (inquires ONLY e-mail [email protected])

Circle Prefix Titles (titles displayed BEFORE the dogs’ name): GCH, Ch, MACH, OTCH, CT

Circle Suffix Titles (titles displayed AFTER the dogs’ name):

Agility Titles: AJP, AX, AXJ, AXP, FTC, FTCP, MFP, MJP, MX, MXF, MXJ, MXP, NA, NAJ, NAP, NF, NFP, NJP, OA, OAJ, OAP, OF, OFP, OJP, PAX, XF, XFP Hunt Test Titles: JH, SH, MH Obedience Titles: CD, CDX, UD, UDX Rally Titles: RN, RA, RE, RAE Tracking Titles: TD, TDX, VST Versatility Titles: VCD1, VCD2, VCD3, VCD4

Dogs Registered Name (without title): ______

Dogs Call Name: ______Email:______Phone: ______

Owner(s):______

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IMPORTANT: You must be a current member and have renewed your dues by March 31st, 2011. All co- owners do not need to be members as long as one owner is a member on record.

Pick-up or Shipping of Awards: Awards will be available for pick-up at the Annual Awards Dinner at the National each year. Please arrange to have your award picked up by either yourself or a friend. Those not picked up will be shipped after the national but shipping charges will apply.

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IWSCA Awards

Conformation Awards:

Top Five IWS by Breed points - Members DO NOT need to apply for this award. We will obtain the information from the AKC.

Top Five IWS by All Breed points - Members DO NOT need to apply for this award. We will obtain the information from the AKC.

Cu’Chulain Best in Show Trophy - Presented to the IWS that wins their first Best in Show in 2011. To apply for this award you must include the following information:

Show: ______Date won: ______

Judge: ______Handler: ______

Winners Dog Award - Presented to the IWS dog that defeated the most dogs (males) on his way to completing his championship with all points awarded in one year. To apply for this award you must include the following information: Number of dogs (males) defeated while winning Winners Dog: ______

Winners Bitch Award - Presented to the IWS bitch that defeated the most bitches on her way to completing her championship with all points awarded in one year. To apply for this award you must include the following information: Number of bitches defeated while winning Winners Bitch: ______

Outstanding Producers - Presented to a stud dog that has 5 champion get or to a brood bitch with 3 champion get. This award is only given once when they achieve either the 5 or the 3 champions. To apply for this award you must include the following information:

Names of Champion Get: ______

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Marsh Brood Bitch Trophy: The Marsh Brood Bitch Trophy is a perpetual trophy awarded to the bitch that produces the most champion offspring during the year. Members DO NOT need to apply for this award. We will obtain the information from the AKC

Obedience Awards:

Top Novice A Obedience Winner for 2010 - Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Novice A title (CD) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their CD. All passes must be in 2010.

Three Novice A Passing Scores: ______

Top Novice B Obedience Winner for 2010 - Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Novice B title (CD) earns the highest average score using their first three passes toward their CD. All passes must be in 2010. Three Novice B Passing Scores______

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Top Open A Obedience Winner for 2010 - Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Open title (CDX) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their CDX. All passes must be in 2010.

Three Open scores: ______

Top Open B Obedience Winner for 2010 - Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Open title(CDX) earns the highest average score using their first three passes toward their CDX. All passes must be in 2010. Three Open Scores______

Top Utility A Obedience Winner for 2010 - Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Utility title (UD) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their UD/UDX(please delete). All passes must be in 2010.

Three Utility scores: ______

Top Utility B Obedience Winner for 2010 - (Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Utility title (UD) ears the highest average score using their first three passes toward their UD. All passes must be in 2010. Three Utility B score______

Most Combined Obedience Winner -Most passes out of Open B and Utility A or B classes (team must have qualifying scores at the same trial in both classes) Open B ______(please add extra scores on another sheet) Utility A or B ______

Highest Combined passing score from the Open B and Utility A or B classes (team must have qualifying scores at the same trial in both classes) Open B______Utility A or B______

Most OTCH points for the Award Calendar Year (this would replace the High Obedience Award) Points______

High In Trial Award - Presented to ALL IWS’s who have achieved a High in Trial in 2010. To apply for this award you must include the following information:

HIT Score (1st one awarded in 2010): ______Club: ______

Top High in Trial Award - Presented to the IWS that achieves the highest score while being awarded High in Trial. To apply for this award you must include the following information:

HIT Score: ______Club: ______

Rally Awards: Top Rally Novice A Winner for 2010 – Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Rally Novice A title (RN) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their RN. All passes must be in 2010. In case of a tie score the tie breaker will be placements

Three Rally Novice Passing Scores: ______Placement: ______

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Top Rally Novice B Winner for 2010- Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Rally Novice B title (RN) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their RN All Passes must be in 2010

Three Rally Novice Passing Scores: ______Placement: ______

Top Rally Advanced A Winner for 2010 – Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Rally Advanced A title (RA) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their RA. All passes must be in 2010.

Three Rally Advanced Passing Scores: ______

Top Rally Advanced B Winner for 2010 – Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Rally Advanced B title (RA) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their RA. All passes must be in 2010.

Three Rally Advanced Passing Scores: ______

Top Rally Excellent A Winner for 2010 – Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Rally Excellent A title (RE) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their RE. All passes must be in 2010.

Three Rally Excellent Passing Scores: ______

Top Rally Excellent B Winner for 2010 – Presented to the IWS who while achieving their Rally Excellent B title (RE) earns the highest average score using their first three passes towards their RE. All passes must be in 2010.

Three Rally Excellent Passing Scores: ______

Most RAE legs – Presented to the IWS who has the most legs towards their RAE in 2010

Please list Dates and scores for each RAE leg.

Agility Awards :

Taoide Top MACH Dog Trophy – Donated by Pat Morton in memory Taoide agility dogs. This stained glass art piece, created by Deb Nezgoda, is presented to the dog that earns the most MACH points in one year. In the event of a tie, the trophy will be awarded to the dog having earned the most lifetime MACH points. Members do not need to submit results for these trophies as they will be determined by official AKC reports.

Mole End Agility Double Q Trophy – Presented to the dog who earns the most Agility double qualifying scores (qualifying in Excellent B in Standard and Jumpers on the same day) in a year. In the event of a tie, the award will be determined by the most lifetime double qualifications. If this should still result in a tie, it will then be determined by the most lifetime MACH points. Members do not need to submit results for these trophies as they will be determined by official AKC reports.

Top Agility: Presented to the dog that has the most points using the AKC system of determining the top agility dog for each breed. This system gives one point for each speed point earned and ten points for each double Q earned. Members do not need to submit results for these trophies as they will be determined by official AKC reports.

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Top Novice A Agility Dog - presented to Novice A team that has the highest score for their 3 Standard Agility legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three scores will be the winner. All scores in 2010. Three Novice A Std scores ______Time______Distance______

Top Novice A Preferred Agility Dog - Presented to the Novice A Preferred team that has the highest score for their Preferred Std Agility legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yard per second average of those three scores will be the winner. All scores in 2010. Three Novice A Preferred Std Scores______Times______Distance______

Top Novice B Agility Dog - Presented to the Novice B team that has the highest score for their three Standard Agility legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three runs will be the winner. All scores in 2010. Three Novice B Std scores ______Times______Distance______

Top Novice B Preferred Agility Dog - Presented to the Novice B Preferred team that has the highest score for their three Preferred Std Agility legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three runs will be the winner. All scores in 2010. Three Novice B Preferred Scores______Times______Distance______

Top Open Agility Dog - Presented to the highest score for their three Standard Agility legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three runs will be the winner. All scores in 2010. Three Open Standard scores ______Times______Distance______

Top Open Preferred Agility Dog- Presented to the highest score for their three Standard Preferred legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three runs will be the winner. All scored in 2010. Three Open Preferred Std Scores______Time______Distance______

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Top Excellent A Agility Dog- Presented to the highest score for their three Standard Excellent A legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three runs will be the winner. All scores in 2010.

Three Excellent A Std Scores______Time______Distance______

Top Excellent A Preferred Agility Dog - Presented to the highest score for their three Standard Excellent Preferred A legs toward their title. If a tie occurs, the team with the fastest yards per second average of those three runs will be the winner. All scores in 2010.

Three Excellent A Preferred Std Scores______Time______Distance______

AKC All-Rounder Award:

Presented to the dog who has achieved an AKC Championship title, an AKC obedience title (CD, CDX or UD), and an AKC Hunt Test title (Junior, Senior or Master).

This dog qualifies as a new AKC All-Rounder: yes no

New Titles:

We will be giving certificates to all dogs that have achieved NEW AKC titles (all events) from the time period January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2010. Please list all NEW titles here:

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