The Cairn Club of Northern California Volume 38 Number 2 June 2010 Katrina Berg Sussmeier, Editor

THE CTCNC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, June 2010 Anna Mullins

Club members gathered at the Elephant Bar and Grille for our Annual Luncheon and General Membership meeting on March 20. It was so good to see old and new members alike having such a good time.

Aside from usual club business, new members of the Board of Governors (BOG) were installed: Cyndy Young, Barbara Kornylo, and Gary Atkinson. Also, Katrina Berg Sussmeier was appointed to assume the position occupied by Abe Feuerstein before he moved away. John Kornylo and Dawn Gennrich left the BOG and were thanked for their years of service. Remember, members of the Board are eager to hear any ideas or suggestions you may have to continue to help our club thrive and be supportive of old and new members and to the welfare of our beloved Cairns. See pictures on pages 16 & 17.

And we continued with our great tradition of awarding plaques to those club members whose completed their championship in conformation and/or who received awards in obedience or performance events.

Summer is soon upon us and I hope many of you can join us for our annual barbeque, program, and general meeting on July 10 at the Lafayette Center. This is always a great event and a day to enjoy our Cairns and fellow club members.

Yours in Cairns,

1 In the ring! Conformation News!

Nancy Lovelady & Diana Bullard: McHan Cairns announces with great pride, one of our most satisfying achievements yet; Best of Breed for the second year in a row at the CTCNC Specialty! Not to be outdone by last year’s winner and half brother, Ch. McHan’s Hard Drive, Ch. McHan’s Diamond Chip, aka “Diamond” took top honors under Dorothy McDonald, and repeated it again the next day under Virginia Lyne, also garnering a Group 4 as well. Our thanks to Amy Rutherford for her superior handling skills. It was a very exciting weekend for us....

Glenda Holland: Ch. McCormick Glynbrook’s Partner got his Championship over the weekend of March 27 & 28. Santa Cruz Winner’s and Best Of Breed 1 pt. Kennel Club Of Salinas Winner’s Dog/ Breed/ BW 2pt. San Mateo Winner’s Dog /Bw/ Os 1pt . Oakland W/BW/OS 3 points.

The Kornylos: John and Barbara Kornylo are thrilled about the back-to-back 3 point majors Thistlegate Moonsprite (Luna) won at the Sacramento Kennel Club in April! Of course, these wins were in part thanks to the handling efforts of John who “warmed” Luna up to showing in the ring by garnering two Reserve Winners ribbons at the Northern California Terrier Association shows. We were also pleased with the two BOS wins by Ch. Thistlegate Gamekeeper given the depth of competition in the breed ring.

2 Chryse Seeman: Brix (YellowBrickRoad Batten the Hatches ) winning a 3 point major under Judge, Mr. Jay Richardson at Nor Cal Terrier show in Sacramento. He took a nap while I enjoyed the great potluck lunch with the Cairn “crew”....always such a good time to visit...not to mention the nice spread of goodies.

The Gennriches: “I’m special, Special Ed.” In April at the Northern California Terrier Association show on Friday and at the Sacramento Kennel Club show on Saturday and Sun- day I used my harsh coat, used my lovely gait, used my big head, used my cool han- dler, used my flashy style to have all the judges see there was no other dog like me. I was special, so special I was able to get the judges attention to receive Winner’s Dog each day (worth three, 3-point majors) and Best of Winners on Saturday too; and, I want some of your attention in this brag, give it to me! WD & BOW under Mrs. Sandra Goose Allen and WD under Mrs. Peggy Haas.

3 Rally News!

Cyndy Young: Toby earned his second leg in Rally Novice at the Nor Cal Terrier Show on April 16th. He received a score of 92 which was good enough for a 4th place out of eight dogs. One more leg to go! The Gholsons: Cali qualified March 27th for his 2nd leg at Rally Novice at San Mateo. And we are proud to announce that at Oakland Dog Training Club Annual Rally Trial on Sunday, May 23, 2010, AM/INT CH Upstart’s Jiminey Cricket (Cali) achieved his RN title with a score of 84. Right behind him, his granddaughter, INT CH Calcuba Calypso (Lucy) achieved her RN title with a score of 83. Cali at age 12 is still amazing in the ring. We are sure that his breeder, Mary Lashock, is smiling up above. Gary & Jeremy sent this photo of the inseparable Cooper & Murphy!

4 Skin and Ear Products for Dogs

Submitted by Linda Heiner

FYI...I attended a Rabies Challenge Fundraiser in San Diego at the end of March. Lectures were given by Drs. Dodd and Schultz. Vendors were there, too.

One booth featured Zymox Dermatology products. Website is http://www.petkingbrands.com/ It says on the website that you can only buy them from vets but you can actually buy them on-line several places. I ordered my products from Amazon but some of them are available elsewhere on-line, like Entirely Pets.

The ones that were of most interest to me were: 1. Zymox topical spray and cream - good for hot spots, pyoderma 2. Zymox Enzymatic Shampoo and Zymox Rinse - calms and soothes itchy allergyprone skin and provides natural inflammation relief

I was most impressed that the patented LP3 Enzyme System used in these products was written up in the Summer 2003, The Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine, “ Antimicrobial proteins and enzymes naturally provided in the LP3 Enzyme System have the abil- ity to kill and inhibit a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses and fungi. The LP3 Enzyme System has been tested to show strong antimicro- bial activity against Staphylococcus, E.col, Streptocossus, Proteus, Candida, Pseudomonas, Corynebacterium and Mallassezia.”

5 Earthdogs: A Fun Sport for Dogs and their People

Earthdog tests are held rain or shine, but I wasn’t too sure of my choice to continue with plans to at- tend as I hydroplaned on I5 driving to Woodland. The Northern California Dachshund Club was hosting its annual event which is open to all earth- dogs (translate in our family). I had never seen so many varieties in one place.

As we arrived, put on our rubber boots, and un- loaded 2 very excited little girls: Miss Bonnie, a Westhighland White Terrier, and Maggie, a Cairn Terrier, it was all too apparent that the weather was making the field challenging. Even the very experienced Master dogs were balking at the sucking mud.

Ever the game one, Miss Bonnie immediately found the hole that would eventually lead to the rat. “GET the RAT” and let her go is the only instruction allowed. The goal is to find her way, in two minutes, to the end of the maze and the prize, a bored rat sitting very safely in its little cage with bars added for strength. A minimum of 30 seconds worrying (growling, whining, scratching) and you qualify to win. Each dog is actually competing against the clock, not other dogs.

Maggie was a first timer and she was somewhat confused as to what was expected of her. But her handler/dad, Vern, got her to focus and realize that her dream of cornering a varmint could be realized. Next time she will be gungho!

Did I mention the rain? Did I say the mud was so deep it sucked off my rubber boots as I tried to move around? Well, two tired but happy little girls stood in line to get the mud hosed off so it was okay to get in the car for the ride home. They had smiles on their faces as they flopped into their respective seats for well deserved naps.

Barbara G Deatherage, PhD, BCCC 6 AKC Canine Health Foundation 2009 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference October 23 – 25, 2009

I was privileged to attend this most informative program sponsored by Purina and staged at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, St. Louis. The sci- entific program kicked off on Friday with a great presentation by CHF Director, Christine Haakenson on navigating the CHF grant process. She walked the attendees through the types of grants available and the rigorous and stringent grants review process. She also touched on Donor Advised Funds (DAF). Through the cooperation of alliances, AKC, Nestle Purina, DAF and others, $23 million has been supported in canine health research. Margaret Poindexter, General Counsel for the AKC, then took the floor and provided an overview of the AKC’s Compliance Operations and how its various programs are used to ensure the integrity of the registry, to uphold standards of care and conditions for AKC-registered dogs, and to raise breeder standards through inspections and education. The afternoon session concluded with various round table discussions. A wealth of information was provided on such topics as Canine Health Information Center (CHIC), use of DAF, encouraging the use of genetic tests, fundraising techniques and ideas, and the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program. Keynote speaker, Mike Sampson began Saturday’s session with a thought-provoking presentation on “One Health, One Medicine- Strengthening the Human-Animal Links”. He defined and provided an overview of the one-medicine/one-health initiative, with particular emphasis on newly- emerging zoonoses and the ever-increasing potential for bioterrorism. Matthew Breen then provided a fascinating look into the realm of canine cancer and comparative genomics. This discipline has advanced at a phenomenal rate, and it now appears that individualized medicine based on genome sequencing is within reach. The human genome was estimated to have cost approximately $3-5,000,000,000 and took almost 15 years to complete, while the dog genome cost approximately $40,000,000 and took about a year. David M. Vail then provided an overview of clinical trials in veterinary oncology with particular emphasis on the bidirectional flow of information between physician-based human clinical trials and companion animal trials. The afternoon continued with presentations on immunonutrition, diagnostic and therapeutic investigations of canine neurologic disease, and advances in canine cardiac research. Dr. Ebenezer Satyaraj related that over 65% of immune cells are located in the gut and went on to discuss how diet interacts with the immune system. Dr. Simon Platt touched on the role of advanced imaging (MRI) in the characterization of such conditions as syringomyelia, brain tumors, strokes and meningitis. Investigational treatments for epilepsy and stroke were highlighted. Dr. Mark Oyama focused his presentation on new discoveries in cardiomyopathy with emphasis on the condition in Boxers and the promise that such research holds for other diseases and breeds. The conference dinner Saturday night afforded a wonderful opportunity to network, to discuss the conference presentations with fellow attend- ees, and to gather useful information from conference participants. The final day of the conference was devoted to a discussion of bladder stones, nutrition as it relates to physical recovery in active dogs, canine herpesvirus-1, and metabonomics. Dr. Dannika Bannasch provided insight into a genetic mutation that codes for uric acid secretion and the formation of urate stones in Dalmatians, , and Black Russian terriers. Dr. Brian Zanghi discussed recent Nestle Purina studies of a nutrient combination that promotes glycogen replenishment and recovery from physical and metabolic challenges. Dr. Eric Ledbetter updated conference attendees with recent discoveries concerning herpesvirus-1 and its role in recurrent ocular disease. Dr. Ziad Ramadan wrapped out the conference with an introduction to metabonomics- the measurement of the full complement of metabolism products in a single biological sample and correlating these profiles with known physiological or pathological states using complex multivariate data analysis. Throughout the conference there were multiple opportunities to interact with conference attendees, presenters, as well as representatives from the CHF and Nestle Purina. It was a great experience and the scope and depth of the presentations was impressive. I would like to thank the CTCA for sponsoring my attendance. I look forward to future conferences! Laura Harpel, DVM 7 We received a donation to Cairn Rescue from the Rex Family, in memory of the little Rescue Cairn who was owned by Pamela Laurence and Carol Milstadt.

“In loving memory of little Winfrey, whose heart and attitude belied her size. She was a treasure and the neighborhood will never be the same. We miss her!”

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8 New “Endurance Earthdog” Title We are happy to report starting March 1, 2010, AKC is adding a new Earthdog title called Endurance Earthdog (EE) to the available Earthdog titles (Junior Earthdog, Senior Earth- dog, and Master Earthdog). The CTCNC is proud to say the new title can trace its roots to the Iron Dog award we started offering at our May 6th & 7th, 2006 Earthdog tests held on Bethel Island, CA. By way of a little history on Earthdog, the root of the activity goes back to one of the original purposes of the small breed Terriers and Dachshunds. The small dogs were used for vermin control and small game hunting. The dogs were expected to find vermin and to pursue them even down into the ground to its lair. These dogs are expected to either bolt the animal out of the ground or hold it at bay until a hunter can dig down to both and then take care of the cornered animal. Two of the basic hunting instincts we want breed into our dogs is the ability to find ver- min and the courage to take on its pursuit, especially underground. To test or to help train new dogs, handlers developed various techniques to familiarize a dog with what the handler expects. Natural or artificial tunnels were used with caged game at the opposite end. The American Association (AWTA) www.dirt-dog.com/awta/index.cfm, founded in the US in 1971, started den trials to help train dogs so they would be prepared to go hunting. As time went on, those who could not or did not want to go hunting wanted additional challenges for their dogs. On October 1, 1994 AKC www.akc.org/events/earth- dog/ started their Eathdog title program with the Junior Earthdog Title using a 30-foot tunnel with three 90 degree turns. In 1995, AKC added the Senior Earthdog Title adding to the 30-foot tunnel a false den of rat bedding off of one of the turns and an exit off of another all before the dog gets to the caged quarry. A short time later, the Master Earth- dog title was added. In the Master class the dog “hunts” with another dog to find the tun- nel. To the 30-foot Senior tunnel is added a tunnel restriction narrowing the tunnel and an obstacle the dog has to get over or under. A group of CTCNC members were dissatisfied with AKC’s restriction in that a dog could enter only one regular class per trial. This is in contrast to conformation where a dog can keep being shown if it keeps winning its classes all the way to best in show. We under- stood the concept of multiple entries could be looked at as practice. However, in real life a hunting dog is not given only one chance to pursue quarry. It is expected to hunt all day. When on March 1, 2006 AKC changed their rules allowing Master Earthdog title holders to be able to enter more than one class per test, we came up with the CTCNC Iron Dog club award. Iron Dog recognizes a true hunting dog has to have the endurance and ability to pursue quarry more than once per day. Since we already were going to run a Master class and Senior class, it was no extra work for us to use success in these two classes to be the basis of our award. The only caveat we added was the dog had to be entered into both classes before running in the first class. Our special pin recognizes the achievement in that the dog on the pin is holding two rats in its mouth, one for each pass. Other clubs contact- ed us to get permission to also offer Iron Dog. We gave them permission as long as they came up with a unique pin of their own so a dog owner would have additional incentive to collect the various pins. AKC has now expanded our concept to the title level. After a dog has earned five Iron Dog awards (AKC uses the wording Double Qualifications) it is awarded the title of Endurance Earthdog. In addition, the dog can earn this title multiple times signified by the number after the title (for example earning 10 Iron Dog awards would be “EE2”, recognizing two titles). We are proud we helped create a new title and we hope you will consider joining us at an Earthdog Test. John A. Gennrich CTCNC Performance Chair 9 From our specialty.....

10 From our specialty.....

11 12 Dear Champion Dog Owner:

We are pleased to announce that the will be offering owners the ability to have their AKC Champions of Record attain even greater achievements in the show ring by earning the new Grand Champion title. While there are many opportunities in AKC Compan- ion and Performance events to earn titles which mark your dog’s achievements as you advance in the sport together, the Champion title has traditionally been the only title of recognition in Conformation. The new Grand Champion title now offers AKC Champion dog owners an oppor- tunity to further compete in AKC Conformation events or return with their retired Champions and earn a new title. In addition, dogs who earn their Grand Champion title will receive an invi- tation to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship!

Starting May 12, 2010, concurrent with the implementation of the 2010-2011 AKC Point Sched- ule, judges will be able to award Grand Championship points. Competition for this new title will be judged concurrently with Best of Breed/Variety competition at all-breed, group and specialty shows. All Champions of Record entered in the Best of Breed/Variety competition will be eligible to compete for Grand Championship points. There is no additional entry fee.

How does a dog earn the Grand Champion title? Only Champions are eligible to earn Grand Championship points. This includes dogs that are “moved up” to Best of Breed competition from completing the requirements for their Champion title at a previous show. Up to four quality dogs may be recognized: Best of Breed (BOB), Best of Opposite Sex (BOS), Se- lect Dog and Select Bitch are eligible to earn Grand Championship Points. Select Dog and Select Bitch are Champions that were recognized as the top quality of their sex after BOB and BOS have been awarded. Grand Championship points are awarded at the judge’s discretion. Judges need not award Grand Championship points to dogs that, in their opinion, are not worthy of the award. Completion of the title requires all of the following: Twenty five Grand Championship points Three “majors” (three or more points earned at a single show) won under 3 different judges At least one or more of these points won under a fourth judge Must have defeated at least one other AKC Champion of Record at three shows

How are Grand Championship points determined? Grand Championship points are calculated using the same AKC Point Schedule as is used for Championship points. (Dogs entered in non-regular classes are not counted in the computation of Championship or Grand Championship points.) Grand Championship points may be awarded to eligible dogs as follows: Best of Breed – All dogs of both sexes in the breed/variety exhibited in the regular classes and BOB competition will be counted. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed – All dogs of the same sex in the breed/variety exhibited in the regular classes and BOB competition will be counted. Select Dog or Select Bitch – The total number of dogs of the same sex in the breed/variety de- feated in the regular classes and BOB competition will be counted. (i.e. 2 dogs less than the total number of the same sex) Champions of Record including champions that are non-regular class winners (i.e. Veterans Class Winners) or dogs that have been “moved up” to Best of Breed competition for the show are the only dogs eligible for Grand Championship points. Although Winners Dog or Winners Bitch can win BOB or BOS, in no case will they be eligible for Grand Champion competition. We hope you and your dog will continue to enjoy AKC Conformation events. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments about the new AKC Grand Champion title.

Sincerely, John P. Wade, Director AKC Judging Operations & Robin L. Stansell, VP AKC Event Operations

13 Chow died on Friday, April 16, 2010 at an unknown but very advanced age, and having lived his golden years in clover after being rescued by Cyndy Young. We will miss seeing him at our events and miss hearing people say “that’s a funny looking Cairn!” (But a beautiful and fun Pomeranian!)

14 15 March 20, 2010. Thanks to Sue Broderick for arranging this for us! Title plaques, new board, and camaraderie.

For a full list of recipients, see the last Kintra.

16 ~Officers & Board~

Gary Atkinson Broderick

Barbara Kornylo Diana Bullard Katrina Berg Sussmeier Cyndy Young Anna Mullins

Jeremy Waterman Connie Monahan Ruth Barstow Pat White

17 Cairn participation organized by Glenda Holland, and attended by various members on Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25, 2010.

18 Glenda

19 Poetry in Motion Ch Buccaneers Off the Rack (aka “Hot Shot”) April 17, 1992-- March 9, 2010

Every so often in a breeder’s life, a dog comes along who has that one trait that is so out- standing, so breathtaking that he is stunned when he sees it. We saw CH Goosedown Tai- lor Made at shows and he was exciting to watch- his move- ment, his balance and his gait were remarkable. We had Ivy, a daughter of CH Buccaneers Iris at Terratote, a National Spe- cialty winner, in our kennel and our imaginations put together a match that we hoped might be special. From their mating came Hotshot (Ch Buccaneers Off the Rack) : a dog that lived with us for 15 years. (note: the March 2010 Kintra had a copy of Pat Hasseys piece titled ” I groomed Tailor today.”) Hotshot took his first steps with the usual puppy wobble, front feet going forward, back feet backwards, falling in a clumsy heap. But once he got it all together, he was poetry in motion. I remember stand- ing up on the hill, goosebumps on my arms as I watched him in that stretched out run, head down, tail shot straight out behind, not a foot on the ground, tearing off toward a flock of turkey. I can see him still, standing on the hill, watching the horizon for any sign of something to chase. He was straight, tall, on his toes, posed as if made of stone, alert to any movement. In the show ring, he gaited like the champ he was. Esteemed terrier Judge Anne Rogers Clark took special note of how beau- tifully he moved. We had gotten that part right! He was a proud fellow, a stud extraordinaire, always hopeful when a car came up the drive that there just might be a willing female coming to visit him. He sired some lovely pups. He was fierce but loving, a wonderful little friend. We began to close down the breeding program and he was neutered about age 12. He began to slow down. His hearing left him, his eyesight seemed not so acute but he still missed not a single favorite spot in the yard that need- ed sprinkling. He left a “Hotshot” path in the grass. Finally when Jim and I needed to relocate to smaller, easier living space, we were in a terrible quandary since we were allowed only two dogs in 20 our retirement community. We had managed to cut down to three. Who could go and what would we do with the other dog. We had serious, sad talks about who and how. Hotshot was 15, hard to place but with a lot of life still in him. Em couldn’t go- she was my heart. Maggie, her daughter, needed to stay with us. Linda and Doug Morris, dear friends that they are, decided they could make a special place at their home for Hotshot to keep Meghan and Boots, both from our kennel, company and he began the next phase of his charmed life in Lake Tahoe. He never looked back. ~Bobbie Roswurm

Hot Shot immediately made himself at home at Lake Tahoe. He loved the big pine trees and wandering the backyard. He went on many trips to Disneyland with us, Boots and Meghan. He was “Dog of the Day” in the Disneyland Kennel four different times. He also enjoyed going out in our boat, adapting well to the boating life . When it became difficult for him to walk any distance at all with us, we got him a doggie stroller so he could be with us on our walks. He also went camping with us and was the hit of the campground in his stroller. He traveled very well in the car and went on several trips to Portland with us to visit relatives. He was a great traveler.

He loved the attention he received from all our friends’ children who would visit.

He finally just wore out and passed on to the Rainbow Bridge to run and frolic with Boots, Sinbad , Em and all his other four legged friends on March 9, 2010, a month shy of 18 years old. ~Doug & Linda Morris

21 Why We Groom Dorothea Sanderson

One of the most important things we do for our dogs is groom them! It not only increases the bond between your pet and you, but it also keeps you aware of your pet's physical condition. This is not only true of Show Dogs, but also pet dogs.

Having a pet quality dog groomed in a salon has its advantages, but it is not a substitute for grooming your own dog. Let's look at the advantages of encouraging your pet owners to groom their own dogs.

1. Hard coated dogs benefit from being hand stripped. When clipped, they loose the water repellency of the coat. This leads to more offensive odors which leads to more bathing etc.

2. Ideally, coat brushing should be done at least once a week ... more often, if possible. When they are thoroughly brushed on a weekly basis, any physical problems will be visible, and can be controlled quickly. Skin condi- tions, tumors, insect infestation, and minor injuries are readily visible during grooming, and can be quickly attended to.

3. Brushing teeth at a minimum of once a week (and your Doggie Den- tist will tell you more frequently, and he's right!) will tell you the health of his mouth. If you can smell him before you open it, you can be sure he needs help. Red along the gum line will confirm your suspicions! He needs help!

4. Hand grooming your dog (using the flat of you hand like a brush) is beneficial to both you and your dog. It lowers both of your blood pres- sures, and also gives the coat a nice sheen from the oil from your hands. (You can also feel any foreign lumps too!) 22

5. Ears need to be checked for parasites and skin infections. Both prick eared dogs, and drop eared dogs can have their ears cleaned with a Q-tip dipped in soapy water or mineral oil. Some Vets do not only recommend it, but teach their clients how to do it. The ear canal takes a sharp turn where the ear joins the head, so it's hard to damage the ear drum. Smelling the ear for any rancid smell will let you know his ears need attention.

6. Lastly, pay attention to nails. Without constant trimming (about once every 10 days, depending upon how fast the nails grow), they will grow long enough to distort the paw. Also cut the hair even with the bot- tom of the paw so that he doesn't slip and slide on smooth surfaces. A fall on Linoleum due to long hair between the paws could cause a broken leg, not only uncomfortable for the dog, but not very helpful to your pocket book either!

Most tumors or cysts I have ever found on my dogs have been discovered while I was grooming them ... from poodles to Airedales! Most of the time, they have been benign, but on one occasion, a Scottie, it was not! The biopsy reported that it was a potentially lethal skin tumor on a very young dog. Disturbed, this tumor would return with a vengeance (they called it getting angry). As a result, the incision was reopened and more tissue was excised until clean margins were obtained. This tumor was discovered during grooming!

Grooming can only make a dog's life better by the human association and greater personal comfort to our four legged friends. Educate and encourage your pet owners to do the same.

23 From Pam McDonald, Foundation of CTCA: FYI. If you know of anyone with an affected dog, please advise them to contact Dr. Olby. Help with “normal” blood samples would be appreciated, too.

From: [email protected] To: [email protected] CC: [email protected] Sent: 5/12/2010 3:15:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Cairn Terriers blood drive Dear Ms McDonald,

My name is Ganokon Urkasemsin. I am working on the Scottie Cramp project with Dr. Natasha Olby at North Carolina State University. As you might know, Dr. Olby has a research going on genetics of neurodegenerative disease, and more recently we have started to work on Scottie Cramp in Cairn and Scottish Terriers. We have had a couple of affected cramp Cairn Terriers, but no normal ones. We would love to have any blood samples from normal Cairn Terriers (and of course any affected dogs). We would be grateful if anyone would support our work by submitting blood samples from their dogs. I really appreciate all your help. Ganokon Urkasemsin, DVM North Carolina State University PhD Candidate Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Research Bldg. Rm 332 4700 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27606 Personal from Katrina to CTCNC Members: Office: 919-513-7235 My Fiona is participating in this study, Fax: 919-513-7301 so would I appreciate your participation, too!

24 (~Submitted by Katrina Berg Sussmeier~ As you know, some of us moved to update our logo “into the 21st Century”, and submitted three logos for the membership to vote upon: the old original logo from 1967, and two updated choices.

Thank you to my committee, consisting of Cyndy Young, Gary Atikinson, Dawn Gennrich and Jeremy Waterman. Together we carefully considered our public image along with club sentiments.

And the winner is:

which won out over and

25 Katrina Berg Sussmeier, Editor Cairn Kintra 1026 Redmond Avenue San Jose CA 95120-1835

Cairn Kintra Newsletter of the Cairn Terrier Club of Northern California Policies Editor: Katrina Berg Sussmeier, 1026 Redmond Ave, San Jose CA 95120-1835. (408) 268-9688 email: [email protected] Content: Cairn Kintra is a publication of the Cairn Terrier Club of Northern California, pub- lished four times per year. The opinions expressed in Kintra do not necessarily reflect those of the Board of Governors or of the membership. The editor welcomes contributions from all readers, but reserves the right to edit materials as necessary. Final deadline for submission of materials for inclusion in the Kintra are concurrent with: the Program meeting in Janu- ary; the February specialty; the annual BBQ in June; and the September Puppy Match. The aim of this newsletter is to publish articles, stories, pictures, etc. which would be of interest to owners and admirers of Cairn Terriers. Copyright: No portion of this newsletter may be reprinted without written permission of the publisher or the copyright holder of the individual articles. Brags: Members may submit brags either at the Club events or directly to the Kintra at a donation of $1 or more per brag. The dog being cited must be owned or co-owned by the person submitting the ad. Advertising: Business cards will be utilized as the format for advertising. Ads will be included for four issues after receipt of $24 per year rate. Members placing business ads will have their brags printed in the Kintra for no charge. Advertising copy is considered to be part of the content and is governed by the same guidelines as other material. All advertising must be paid in advance (All checks made payable to CTCNC please). Circulation: The Kintra will be sent to club members and subscribers. The subscription rate for non-members is $10 per year. Complimentary copies are available for prospective members by contacting the editor at the above address. 28