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CheckMark Communications American Brittany 1111 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102 JOB# 19-000017159 OK WITH DATE PRINTING CMYK November, 2019 APPROVALS REVISION PROCESS BRAND Director Design OFFSET Ad code: NPPL16FFTBSA1-REV5 Breeder Art Director PROJECT Copywriter FLEXO Ad size: 8-1/2"W x 11"D + bleed American Brittany Prod. Designer ROTO SIZE Proofreader 8.5 x 11 Acct. Director OTHER LAST MODIFIED Acct. Coordinator 10 21 19 Client NUMBER FILE CREATED BY FINAL OK OF COLORS m zignago NOTE: Although this artwork has been checked for accuracy, 4 MODIFIED BY final approval is the client's responsibility. Please double check before signing o. VOLUME LXXI • NUMBER 11 • NOVEMBER 2019 Objective and Purpose: To promote cooperation and friendship among the breeders and owners of Brittanys and to encourage higher standards in breeding, training and showing of Brittanys in the field and in the show ring; to discourage the breed from becoming split into groups of “field dogs” and “show dogs” and to strive to keep it forever a “dual dog”. Special Features 10. ABC Summer Specialty Show 27. Breed Standard for the Brittany 23. 2019 AKC Canine Health Foundation National 29. Attn.: Brittany Monument Patrons Parent Club Canine Health Conference 32. The Little Brown Book 26. American Brittany Breeders Club Code of Ethics 33. Grace & Justice Carr: AKC Junior Handlers
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2 All ads for stud dogs or dogs for sale must show OFA or Penn HIP SUBSCRIPTIONS status if over 2 years of age. OFA (number or grade) or Penn HIP UNITED STATES: (distraction index) must accompany all copy or be on file with the First Class Postage: $75.00 per year American Brittany Magazine. Second Class Postage: $50.00 per year Ads for puppies or dogs under 2 years of age must show OFA or Penn CANADA: $95.00 per year HIP status of both parents. Please contact the American Brittany Club for rates to other countries If the Hip evaluation is not available at the time of publication the SINGLE COPIES: $4.00 per copy advertisement will not be published. SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRATION DATES: The American Brittany Club assumes no responsibility for the The top line of the mailing label shows the LAST ISSUE Member will truthfulness of claims by advertisers. receive. Payment must accompany all advertising orders. There is no To avoid missed issues, membership renewals should be sent at billing. 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Our offices are open Monday-Thursday from for a standard ad (6 lines) 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Central Standard Time. $10 each additional line. Additions, changes, and renewals can be made, when received by the closing date of current issue in production. FIELD TRIAL / SPECIALTY SHOW / HUNT TEST REPORTS: Reports and $2.00 per starter should be sent within 10 days to SHOW CASE: ABC Statistician. Reports published in the order they are received. Display your winner for $60. Electronic reports are suggested in .doc, .rtf or .txt format. Show: BOB Ad size (including copy and photo) not to exceed 1/2 page. picture free, additional photos $10 each, all photos paid for are kept Ad is available in black and white only. on file for future use at the discretion of the Editor. No report held Dogs completing a dual championship will be featured free (send more than 2 months for pictures. Reports that are not legible may be confirmation of titles) IF a file photo is used. returned. 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We reserve the right to edit for space considerations on all submissions. Back Cover (when available) $260 – ONE FREE PICTURE PER AD, each additional photo $10 for color or black and white *If ad is print-ready, there is no charge for additional photos. 10% Discount for 6 months paid in advance on all display ads 25% Discount for 12 months paid in advance on all display ads 3 Specialty Shows
CENTRAL MAINE Respectfully Submitted, Sarah Labonte Cumberland, ME VP of Shows June 22-23, 2019 Central Maine Brittany Club
The Central Maine Brittany Club held our annual specialty and June 22, 2019 supported entry on June 22-23 in conjunction with the Penobscot Valley Kennel Club. We had many exhibitors from all over New England travel SWEEPSTAKES to Maine for the “Chickadee Classic.” This year, there were a total of Judge: Mrs. Mary Moulton-Bateman five outdoor shows in four days. While we had beautiful weather for the specialty and supported entry on the weekend, there was some rain (and 6-9 Month Puppy Dogs some wind!) that made things interesting beforehand. 1 - WINGRA’S INDY-GO!, o Patty & Craig Johnston & Emmy Mrs. Mary Moulton-Bateman was our Sweepstakes judge this Wollenberg year. She reported that she thoroughly enjoyed judging our small but respectable Sweepstakes entry. Best Puppy in Sweepstakes went 9-12 Month Puppy Dogs to a lovely orange and white boy, J&A’s Awaken The Dawn Of Acton, 1 - J&A’S AWAKEN THE DAWN OF ACTON, o Ann & J. Short & M. & A. owned an bred by Ann and John Short and Maryann and Alana Day. Best Day Veteran in Sweepstakes was awarded again this year to the beautiful 2 - J&A’S COUNTRY BOY’S PRAYER, o Jeff Patry liver and white girl, CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH, owned by Phillip & Benjamin Thayer and bred by Kendall Brown. 6-9 Month Puppy bitches The Regular Classes were judged by Mr. James G. Reynolds. The 1 - WINGRA’S RUN FOR YOUR MONEY, o Emmy Wollenburg sun was shining and it was warm, but Mr. Reynolds gave each dog a good look as they set up and then went around the ring. He selected a very nice looking boy from the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class, Birch Spring Dark Side Of The Moon JH, as his Winners Dog. Reserve Winners Dog went to Jaci’s Cowboy Brewster Fencepost Magellan JH. Winners Bitch and Best of Winners was awarded to a bitch from the Bred-by-Exhibitor Class, Horizon’s Moon By Night. Reserve Winners Bitch was presented to another from t hat very competitive class, Omega’s Yankee Wildflower JH. Best of Breed went to Veteran Dog GCHP Triumphant’s As Good As It Gets JH, owned by Linda McCartney-Roy and Kristyn McCartney and bred by Linda McCartney-Roy and Lorrie Blocker and Nancy Cunliffe. He went on to an impressive Sporting Group 4 later on in the afternoon. We always enjoy seeing this team out there in the ring. Best of Opposite was given to CH Jaci’s I Want Proof, a lovely liver girl who was Best of Breed Sunday at the Supported Entry. Owner-Handled Best of Breed went to GCH Omega’s Sweet N Sassy Meg and Best Bred-by-Exhibitor went to Best in Sweepstakes our Winners Bitch. J&A’S AWAKEN THE DAWN OF ACTON In addition to traditional rosettes, our winners this weekend received lovely gifts donated by generous club members and supporters. The “top Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes tier” winners received high quality dog beds made by Comfy critters of WINGRA’S RUN FOR YOUR MONEY Cape Cod. Best of Breed also received a complimentary show photo, offered by Fritz Clark, Standard Image. Other winners were treated to VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES gift certificates to Cody’s Creations, maker of custom dog collars and Judge: Mrs. Mary Moulton-Bateman leashes. We had welcome bags for all participants and were especially lucky this year to have support from Rocco & Roxie (dog treats), Fromm 7-10 Year Veteran Bitches and Gun Dog Supply. After the show, we were able to relax and enjoy 1 - CH BIRCH SPRING PC LUNAR ECLIPSE JH, o Philip Thayer, Jr. & a picnic style lunch together under the club tents. We also had a very Benjamin R. Thayer successful raffle this year. On behalf of the Central Maine Brittany Club, I’d like to extend our thanks to all the club preparations for next year’s Best in Veteran Sweepstakes show, and we hope even more folks can join us in 2020! CH BIRCH SPRING PC LUNAR ECLIPSE JH 4 REGULAR CLASSES Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches Judge: Mr. James G. Reynolds 1 - HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT, by CH Mustang’s Sterling Edition SH x GCH Shady Brook’s Measure For Measure ;o/b Lisa M. Tailby Puppy Dogs 2 - OMEGA’S YANKEE WILDFLOWER JH, by GCHB/DC Triumphant’s 1 - KARTEL’S SPENSER FOR HIRE, by Quail Hollow’s Fast And Furious Absolut’ On Ice x GCH Omega’s Em A Yankee Sweetheart JH; o/b Jake x Brady’s Katie; o Dr. Paul & Karen Tessier, b Stephen Del Donna A. Howe Rossi 3 - WINGRA’S RUN FOR YOUR MONEY, by DC/GFC Almaden’s Under 2 - WINGRA’S INDY-GO!, by DC/GFC Almaden’s Under Lock And Key x Lock And Key x CH Firestarter’s Chasing The Sunset; o Emmy CH Firestarter’s Chasing The Sunset; o Patty & Craig Johnston & Wollenburg, b Emmy Wollenburg & Andi Christensen Emmy Wollenberg, b Emmy Wollenbert & Andi Christensen 4 - BIRCH SPRING LH ZIVA BE MINE JH, by CH J&A’s Magnificent 3 - J&A’S COUNTRY BOY’S PRAYER, by J&A’s Keeper Of The Stars Of Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH; o Acton SH x J&A’s Birch Spring Breaking New Ground JH; o Jeff Sherri C. & Philip A. Thayer, Jr. Patry, b John A. & Ann Short & Maryann & Alana Day Open Bitches Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs 1 - PARADISE’S “SWEET LULLABY”, by CH Paradise’s O’What A Night 1 - BIRCH SPRING DARK SIDE OF THE MOON JH, by CH J&A’s JH x CH Pardises’ Ribbon In The Sky; o/b Darlene Hughes Magnificent Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH; o Sherri C. & Philip A. Thayer, Jr., b Philip A. Thayer, Jr. Winners Bitch & Benjamin R. Thayer HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT 2 - HORIZON-BREEZEWATER’S TIME WARP, by CH Horizon’s I Put A Spell On You x CH Breezewater Gone With The Wind; o Lisa Tailby, Reserve Winners Bitch b Lisa Tailby & Linda Holcomb OMEGA’S YANKEE WILDFLOWER JH 3 - J&A’S AWAKEN THE DAWN OF ACTON, by J&As Keeper Of The Stars Of Acton SH x J&A’s Birch Spring Breaking New Ground JH; 7 Year and Older Veteran Dogs o/b Ann & J. Short & M. & A. Day 1 - GCHP TRIUMPHANT’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS JH, by GCHG Triumphant’s Absolute’ JH x CH Millette Mich’s Mt Magic Open Dog Charm; o Linda McCartney-Roy & Kristyn E. McCartney, b Linda 1 - JH JACI’S COWBOY BREWSTER FENCEPOST MAGELLAN, by CH McCartney-Roy & Lorrie Blockler & Nancy Cunliffe Saradac’s Micro Blast x CH Saradac’s Smokin’ Blanca Tatanka; o David Herrington & Denise Hue, b Jane Bjork & Dorothy Boyatzi 2 - BIRCH SPRING LH THUNDER CHIEF JH, by CH J&A’s Magnificent Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Linar Eclipse JH; o Philip A. & Sherri C. Thayer, b Philip A. Thayer, Jr. & Benjamin R. Thayer
Best of Breed GCHP TRIUMPHANT’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS JH, by GCHG Winners Dog Triumphant’s Absolute’ JH x CH Millette Mich’s Mt Magic BIRCH SPRING DARK SIDE OF THE MOON JH Charm; o Linda McCartney-Roy & Kristyn E. McCartney, b Linda McCartney-Roy & Lorrie Blockler & Nancy Cunliffe Reserve Winners Dog JH JACI’S COWBOY BREWSTER FENCEPOST MAGELLAN Best of Winners HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT Amateur Owner-Handler Bitches 1 - J&A’S BIRCH SPRING BREAKING NEW GROUND JH, by CH J&A’s Select Bitch Magnificent Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar GCH OMEGA’S SWEET N SASSY MEG Eclipse JH; o John Short, Sr. & Maryann Day, b Philip Thayer, Jr. & Benjamin Thayer 5 Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs 1 - HORIZON-BREEZEWATER’S TIME WARP, by CH Horizon’s I Put A Spell On You x CH Breezewater Gone With The Wind; o Lisa Tailby, b Lisa Tailby & Linda Holcomb 2 - BIRCH SPRING DARK SIDE OF THE MOON JH, by CH J&A’s Magnificent Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH; o Sherri C. & Philip A. Thayer, Jr.
Open Dogs 1 - HORIZON-BREEZEWATER’S THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE, by CH Horizon’s I Put A Spell On You x CH Breezewater Gone With The Wind; o William & Nikki Dube & Lisa Tailby, b Lisa Tailby & Linda Holcomb 2 - BIRCH SPRING LH THUNDER CHIEF JH, by CH J&A’s Magnificent Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH; o Philip A. & Sherri C. Thayer, b Philip A. Thayer, Jr. & Benjamin R. Thayer Best of Opposite Sex 3 - JH JACI’S COWBOY BREWSTER FENCEPOST MAGELLAN, by CH CH JACI’S I WANT PROOF, by CH Saradac’s Micro Blast x GCH Saradac’s Micro Blast x CH Saradac’s Smokin’ Blanca Tatanka; o Saradac’s Smokin’ Blanca Tatanks; o Jane Bjork & Arthur David Herrington & Denise Hue, b Jane Bjork & Dorothy Boyatzi Hembrough, b Jane Bjork & Dorothy Boyatzi Winners Do HORIZON-BREEZEWATER’S TIME WARP
Reserve Winners Dog KARTEL’S SPENSER FOR HIRE
Puppy Bitches 1 - WINGRA’S RUN FOR YOUR MONEy, by DC/GFC Almaden’s Under Lock And Key x CH Firestarter’s Chasing The Sunset; o Emmy Wollenburg, b Emmy Wollenburg & Andi Christensen
Amateur Owner-Handler Bitches 1 - J&A’S BIRCH SPRING BREAKING NEW GROUND JH, by CH J&A’s Magnificent Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH; o John Short, Sr. & Maryann Day, b Philip Thayer, Jr. & Benjamin Thayer Select Dog CH TONAN-RAO JUST BECAUSE IT’S CLEAR CUT Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitches 1 - HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT, by CH Mustang’s Sterling Edition SH x Awards of Merit GCH Shady Brook’s Measure For Measure; o/b Lisa M. Tailby, CH HILL’S CATCH THE SPIRIT 2 - BIRCH SPRING LH ZIVA BE MINE JH, by CH J&A’s Magnificent GCH HILL’S BLAZIN’ ALPINE ROSE Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring PC Lunar Eclipse JH; o Sherri C. & Philip A. Thayer, Jr., b Philip A. Thayer, Jr. & Benjamin Best Bred-by-Exhibitor Thayer HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT 3 - OMEGA’S YANKEE WILDFLOWER JH, by GCHB/DC Triumphant’s Absolut’ On Ice x GCH Omega’s Em A Yankee Sweetheart; o/b Owner-Handled Best of Breed Donna A. Howe GCH OMEGA’S SWEET N SASSY MEG Winners Bitch June 23, 2019 HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT
REGULAR CLASSES Reserve Winners Bitch Judge: Mr. James E. Frederiksen WINGRA’S RUN FOR YOUR MONEY
Puppy Dogs 7 Year and Older Veteran Dog 1 - KARTEL’S SPENSER FOR HIRE, by Quail Hollow’s Fast and Furious Jake 1 - GCHP TRIUMPHANT’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS JH, by GCHG x Brady’s Katie; o Dr. Paul & Karen Tessier, b Stephen Del Rossi Triumphant’s Absolute’ JH x CH Millette Mich’s Mt Magic 2 - WINGRA’S INDY-GO!, by DC/GFC Almaden’s Under Lock And Key x Charm; o Linda McCartney-Roy & Kristyn E. McCartney, b Linda CH Firestarter’s Chasing The Sunset; o Patty & Craig Johnston & McCartney-Roy & Lorrie Blockler & Nancy Cunliffe Emmy Wollenberg, b Emmy Wallenberg & Andi Christensen 6 Best of Breed Select Dog CH JACI’S I WANT PROOF, by CH Saradac’s Micro Blast x GCH CH TONAN-RAO JUST BECAUSE IT’S CLEAR CUT Saradac’s Smokin’ Blanca Tatanka; o Jane Bjork & Arthur Hembrough, b Jane Bjork & Dorothy Boyatzi Select Bitch GCH OMEGA’S SWEET N SASSY MEG Best of Winners HORIZON’S MOON BY NIGHT
Best of Opposite Sex GCH HORIZON’S PRINCE CHARMING JH, by CH Mustang’s Sterling Edition SH x GCH Shady Brook’s Measure For Measure; o William Dube, b Lisa M. Tailby 2020 Futurities Eastern Central Mid Florida Brittany Club Minnesota Brittany Club Perry Plantation Grounds - Gainesville, FL Thayer, IA Bird Dog Ranch - Union City Fairgrounds Sec. Mgr. Kathryn Durno Sec. Mgr. Mary Tyson 30 North River Rd. •Sewall’s Point, FL 34996 376 117th Ave. • Hudson, WI 54016 (772) 485-5029 (612) 516-1655 [email protected] [email protected] Sec. Secretary - Susie Morris-Ball Sec. Secretary Diane Hedstrom 3638 Lake Drawty Dr. • Orlando, FL 32820 3433 105th Ave. • Clear Lake, MN 55319 (407) 619-3336 (320) 743-2911 [email protected] [email protected] Show Date: 1/14/2020 Show Date: 4/3/2020 Trial Date: 1/13/2020 Trial Date: 4/2/2020
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Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame
Schedule and Motel Information
Ceremonies February 8, 2020, Grand Junction, TN for the induction of
Ray Gorman, Grand Junction Jake and Tequila With A Twist
The headquarters for our Brittany HOF Group will be the Hampton Inn, 1280 West Poplar Ave. (on Hwy 57 & 72), Collierville, TN, 901-854-9400 A block of rooms has been reserved for us with a discounted room rate. Specify Mary Crawford Group when making reservations..
Schedule Friday, Feb. 7- arrive at motel, attend a social hour at 6:00 pm in motel lobby with remarks by Chairman Rick Smith, then supper at a local restaurant.
Saturday, Feb. 8 - after breakfast at the motel, drive to Grand Junction for ceremonies. The festivities include a lunch buffet hosted by Purina, a happy hour late afternoon after all inductions, then back to motel and supper at a restaurant. Sunday, Feb. 9 - after breakfast, depart motel.
Reservations You must make your reservation by midnight, Wednesday, January 15, 2020, specify Mary Crawford Group. The motel fills up quickly on this weekend so make your reservation early! You can always cancel; deadline for canceling is 11:59m 2 days prior to the day of your reservationl. Reservations received after Jan.15 are subject to availability and booked at the regular rate.
The Hampton Inn includes in its room rate of $ 119: Breakfast - excellent full hot breakfast buffet, 24 hr. coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate in the lobby area, microwave and refrigerator in rooms, meeting room, 100% non-smoking, king room has full size pull out sleeper sofa. Renovation finished in April 2019.
We hope you can attend especially to honor our new inductees, visit our Brittany wing and museum area AND see the Brittany Bronze. It will be a momentous occasion.
If you have any questions, please send an email or give me a call.
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GCH CH MACH Cimmaron’s Gold Standard of Marsport much faster if I skip the last two poles.” But eventually MXS MJS XF T2B5 SWN SHDN is the first Grand Champion Nugget grew up and both of us started having fun in the MACH (Master Agility Champion) Brittany in the country to agility ring. earn a scent work title. In 2017 we achieved our goal amid hugs, kisses, cheers, There are a few Brittanys who have earned AKC scent and tears. Nugget was an efficient agility dog. She finished work titles, but none is a Grand Champion in the breed ring her 750th point and her 20th Double Q on the same run. Most nor a MACH in the agility ring, let alone both. Now that dogs excel at either speed or consistency. Nugget was well she’s 10 and retired from agility, scent work gives her another rounded. job. And she LOVES it. I’m looking forward to competing So then what? It was nice to stay home and not travel so with her in her third career. much for a change. But that soon wore thin for both of us. The Brittany is a versatile dog. That’s why it is my breed Nugget was only nine and not ready for retirement. Besides, of choice. Although my family doesn’t hunt, I figured the Brittanys need a job. A friend was taking scent work classes qualities that make a Brittany at the time, where dogs are an exceptional hunter trained to find hidden odors would transfer to other dog and communicate their sports. I like its medium locations to their handlers. size, athleticism, drive, It sounded interesting. Scent intelligence, and work ethic. work would most definitely When I switched to pure- be easier than agility on our bred dogs, I knew I wanted aging bodies. a dog for obedience and Nugget is a natural at scent perhaps agility. I got Bristol. work. She has a Brittany She wasn’t show quality, but nose after all. I still vividly she could perform. She ended remember her aha moment her career with 52 titles in after just a couple of classes. obedience and agility from The object of the game hit her four different organizations, like a flash and she looked including a NATCH at me as if to say, “All these (NADAC Agility Trial Champion) from the North American years you’ve been trying to keep my nose off the ground Dog Agility Council. Plus, you couldn’t ask for a better pet. in the agility ring. Now you want me to use my nose? All For dog number three, I wanted a dog that could “do it right!!” And it was full speed ahead from then on. She was all.” I wasn’t interested in just a breed Champion, I wanted a so enthusiastic she would howl in her crate when other dogs Grand Champion. And I wanted a dog that could get an AKC were working. Why did they get all the fun? It took a while MACH (Master Agility Champion). Nugget came into my for her to realize that she would get her turn. life. After a couple months of classes, we entered our first Nugget is the perfect example of, “Be careful what you three days of scent work trials. Nugget qualified in Novice wish for. You might get it.” When she was a puppy, it was Containers all three days to finish her Novice Container a battle to get all four of her feet on the ground at the same title, becoming the first GCH MACH Brittany to earn an time. I thought I would never be able to control her, let alone AKC scent work title. On the second day she got High-in- get her in to an agility ring. Trial Novice, where the dog has to qualify in all scent work But as we worked, it turned out that Nugget was very elements offered that day with the fastest cumulative time. receptive to verbal commands. Our instructor said she had So Nugget and I are now looking forward to an exciting never seen a dog that responded better to verbals. So, by the scent work career. Fortunately, trials are becoming more time Nugget finished her GCH and retired from the breed numerous here in the heartland. Nugget spent the first nine ring, we had started agility competition. years of her life excelling at what I wanted her to do. Now It was slow going at first. “These horse barns are just full she is doing something she loves. Yes, a Brittany can do it all. of enticing smells! Weave poles? What are they? Certainly Karen Booker and GCH CH MACH Cimmaron’s Gold there’s no point in doing them all. I can get to the tunnel Standard of Marsport MXS MJS XF T2B5 SWN SHDN 9 ABC Summer Specialty Show
The ABC Summer specialty show was hosted by the California and 15-18 Junior Bitches San Diego Brittany Clubs. It was held at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA on 1 - DOGWOOD HOLLOW SHEZ STAR SPANGLED, o Lynn Grimsley & Liz May 26 in conjunction with the Mission Circuit KC. Sweeps was judge McKinney & Cheryl Mika by Dr. Leslie Jane Hunt who joined us all the way from Connecticut. 2 - CALIAH’S BAYLEE OF MORRO JH, o Karon Cushing & Shellie Sytsma Our breed judge was Mrs. Virginia Murray. Between 3 clubs CBC, SDBC and NCBC we were able to pull Best in Sweepstakes together 3 specialty shows and a supported entry over the 4 days. An DOGWOOD HOLLOW SHEZ STAR SPANGLED added bonus for participants was the Sporting Dog show prior to our weekend of specialty shows held on the same grounds by the Mission Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes Circuit KC. I want to thank each and every one of you who helped make CALIAH’S CHIEF BRODY BODEGA DEL OSO this event a success. These events took the effort of all us here in Sunny California. VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Thank you to everyone who traveled to the area from near and Judge Dr. Leslie Jane Hunt far and supported the events with your entries, sponsored prizes and gracious raffle donations 7 -10 Year Veteran Dogs Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2019 ABC Summer 1 - GCHS PREMIER’S ALL ABOUT AVATAR, o John & Nancy Reardon Specialty from the California and San Diego Brittany Clubs! 10-12 Year Veteran Dogs SWEEPSTAKES 1 - GCH GAITWAY-SANDBAR SILVER SPOON, o Leah Shirokoff Judge: Dr. Leslie Jane Hunt 10-12 Year Veteran Bitches 6-9 Month Puppy Dogs 1 - CH PREMIERE’S JINGLE ALL THE WAY, o Elanor Reardon 1 - HOPE’S PUSHIN’ THE LIMIT, o Nancy Hewitt & Douglas Tighe 2 - BRIGADE’S NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN, o Deborah & Michael Frane & Best Veteran in Sweepstakes Madison Gardea GCHS PREMIER’S ALL ABOUT AVATAR
9-12 Month Puppy Dogs Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 1 - WHISPER RIDGE HUNTIN’ FOR FEATHERS, o John Lueken & Sue Richards CH PREMIERE’S JINGLE ALL THE WAY
12-15 Month Puppy Dogs REGULAR CLASSES 1 - SHERWOOD FOREST’S HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, o Christa Wedel Judge: Mrs. Virginia Murray
15-18 Month Junior Dogs 6-9 Month Puppy Dogs 1 - CALIAH’S CHIEF BRODY BODEGA DEL OSO, o Naomi & Sam Gomez 1 - HOPE’S PUSHIN’ THE LIMIT, by GCHG Hope’s Exceeding The Speed & Shellie Sytsma Limit CDX OM2 x Trio-Hope’s Cinderella Story; o Nancy Hewitt & Douglas Tighe, b Douglas Tighe & Clint & Karen Livingston 6-9 Month Puppy Bitches 2 - BRIGADE’S NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN, by DC RJ’s Cut To The Chase 1 - CALIAH RIVER MOKIHANA, o Sandra & Brent & Amanda Yoshida & MH x GCH Brigade’s Look At Me Now; o Deborah & Michael Frane & Shellie Sytsma Madison Gardea, b Deborah & Michael Frane 2 - BRIGADE’S MAKIN THE CUT, o Deborah & Michael Frane & Madison Gardea 12-18 Month Junior Dogs 9-12 Month Puppy Bitches 1 - CALIAH’S CHIEF BRODY BODEGA DEL OSO, by Spanish Corral’s Sonny 1 - WHISPER RIDGE WRIGHTWOOD’S MIDNIGHT STAR, o Pam & Don Patch x CH Callah Sanbars Floating River JH CGC; o Naomi & Sam Gomez Askew & Sue Richards & Shellie Sytsma, b Shellie Sytsma & Mary Brown & K. Cherle Jones 2 - KNINE’S DTJ’S ALL EYES ON ME, o David Jones 2 - ORY’S ABSOLUTE CATCH AT FYREBYRD, by CH Triumphant’s 3 - MILLETTE N LOCKRIDGE FUNNY GIRL, o Michelle Millette Absolutely G.Q JH x GCHG Ory’s Catch Me If You Can; o Kellie Miller & Sara Taylor, b Joy Ory & Kellie L. Miller 12-15 Month Puppy Bitches 1 - MICH’S MT TRICKS OF THE TRADE, o Arlene McCabe & Timothy McCabe Bred-by-Exhibitor Dogs 2 - WHISPER RIDGE PERDITA MARGARITA, o Laurie & Darren White & 1 - SHERWOOD FOREST’S HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, by GCHG Hope’s Sue Richards Exceeding The Speed Limit Ud OM1 x CH Sanbar’s Midnight Call At Sherwood Forest; o/b Christa Wedel 10 2 - CALIAH’S A NEW HOPE, by GCH RJ’s Sierra Edition MH x CH Caliah Karon Cushing & Shellie Sytsma, b Mary Brown & Shellie Sytsma & Cascades De La Princess Leia Of Alderan; o Sophie Webber, Andrian K. Cheri Jones & Jo Zito Pawluk & Shellie Sytsma, b Rick & Hillary A. Herrera 2 - DOGWOOD HOLLOW SHEZ STAR SPANGLED, by CH Dogwood 3 - MILLETTE’S MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN JEWEL, by CH Millette’s Air Hollow Emmanuel x CH Dogwood Hollow Sweet Home Alabama; France x GCH Millette’s Sarah Smile; o Bruce Cook & Michelle o Lynn Grimsley & Liz McKinney & Cheryl Mika, b Geri & Gary Millette, b Michelle Millette & Michelle Chaney Clements & Cheryl Mika 3 - ORY’S CATCH THE RHYTHM, by CH Triumphant’s Absolutely GQ MH Open Dogs x GCHG Ory’s Catch Me If You Can; o Dan Methe & Joy Ory, b Joy 1 - NNV WOODFORD’ S TURN ME LUCE JH FDC, by CH Horizon’s A Ory & Kellie L. Miller Gentleman’s Bet x NNV Sam’s Little Lucy; o Nicholas A. & Yvonne 4 - WHISPER RIDGE PERDITA MARGARITA, by GCHS Sunquest Star Vue’s M. Shanto, b Marg & Jack Logan & Yvonne Shanto Special Edition x GCH Whisper Ridge Hot Buttered Rum JH PATN; o Laurie 2 - DREAM HI’S THE FIELD IS CALLING, by GCHP Dream Hi’s Don’t Hate & Darren White & Sue Richards, b Sue Richards & Stephanie Young The Player Hate The Game x CH Millette’s Lucky Charm; o Michelle Millette & Kristina Rickard, b M. Millette & K. Day & K. Rickard Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches 3 - WHISPER RIDGE HUNTIN’ FOR FEATHERS, by GCHS Sunquest Star 1 - CALIAH’S FLOATING HANA, by GCH RJ’s Sierra Edition MH x CH Vue’s Special Edition x CH Whisper Ridge Wrightwood’s Sage; o Caliah Sanbar’s Floating River JH; o Marc & Kaye Cantu & Shellie John Lueken & Sue Richards, b Pam Askew & Sue Richards Sytsma, b Mary Brown & Shellie Sytsma 2 - MICH’S MT TRICKS OF THE TRADE, by CH Mich Mt The Suspense Is Over x CH Ammo’s Mich’s Mt Hot Georgia Punch; o/b Arlene & Timothy McCabe 3 - MILLETTE’S THAT GIRL HAS IT ALL, by CH Riley Will Hunt JH x CH Millette Is Limited Edition KJ; o Michelle Millette, b M. Millette & R. & S. Stockton 4 - KNINE’S FINALES WAY TO GO, by Megas Smokes Grand Finale x Knine’s On The Loose’; o Linda McDonald, b Linda McDonald & Arlette Hennessey
American-Bred Bitches 1 - CALDREAM’S SAILOR SUNNY LA MER, by GCHG Premier’s All About Avatar x GCHB CalDream’s Up Over and Out; o Kristine Sandberg, b Nancy Reardon & Joseph Ramondette
Open Bitches Winners Dog 1 - MILLETTE’S READY WHEN YOU ARE, by CH Millette’s Fire When SHERWOOD FOREST’S HIGH SPEED PURSUIT Ready x CH Millette’s I’ve Got Sunshine; o Sharon & William Kalionzes, b Michelle Millette & Michelle Chaney Reserve Winners Dog 2 - MILLETTE’S HOT AND FLASHY, by CH Millette’s Fire When Ready x CH HOPE’S PUSHIN’ THE LIMIT Millette’s I’ve Got Sunshine; o/b Michelle Chaney & Michelle Millette 3 - ORY’S RODEO PRINCESS ROCKS CYNISTER, by GCH/DC Ory’s 6-9 Month Puppy Bitches Marshall Dillion SH x GCH Copley’s All Fun N Games; o Ryan & 1 - CALIAH RIVER MOKIHANA, by CH Castle One In A Milliennium JH Cathie Magoon, b Joy & Tim & Michelle Ory x GCH Copper Caliah’s Dream Hi River Lily; o Sandra & Brent & 4 - ARROW’S SWIFT COURAGE COOKIE, by GCH Sanbar Castle Built Amanda Yoshida & Shellie Sytsma, b Shellie Sytsma & Mary Brown On Legends x CH Shiloh’s I’m A Tough Cookie; o Karey & Greg 2 - BRIGADE’S MAKIN THE CUT, by DC RJ’s Cut To The Chase MH x Lampman, b Emily Fisk & Kyle Hodges GCH Brigade’s Look At Me Now; o Deborah & Michael Frane & Madison Gardea, b Deborah & Michael Frane Winners Bitch MILLETTE’S READY WHEN YOU ARE 9-12 Month Puppy Bitches 1 - MILLETTE N LOCKRIDGE FUNNY GIRL, by GCHG Marsport Hot To Reserve Winners Bitch Ride Lucky Seven MH x GCH Tonan Rocklan Who’s Kiddin Who JH; CALIAH’S BAYLEE OF MORRO JH o Michelle Millette, b T. Hilliard & D. Rudet & A. Lane 2 - WHISPER RIDGE WRIGHTWOOD’S MIDNIGHT STAR, by GCHS Sunquest Field Trial Dogs Star Vue’s Special Edition x CH Whisper Ridge Wrightwood’s Gage; o 1 - SHILOH’S SAILLING THE WEST WIND, by Millette’s Wonder MHA x Pam & Don Askew & Sue Richards, b Pam Askew & Sue Richards Shiloh’s Throw-Back Thursday SH; o Bridget & Heidi Heffelfinger, b 3 - KNINE’S DTJ’S ALL EYES ON ME, by CH K Wines Blazin’ Dreams JH x Ted Foster & Patty Macleod & Pennie Peterson Knine Underda Marquee Lights JH; o David Jones, b Arlette Hennessey Veteran Dogs 12-18 Month Junior Bitches 1 - GCH SANBAR’S RIDE THE WINDS, by CH Sanbar’s Curtain Call JH x 1 - CALIAH’S BAYLEE OF MORRO JH, by NAFC/GF/FC/AFC Spanish CH Sanbar’s Castle Just A Sample; o Robert & Carolyn & Polly West Corral’s Sonny Patch x CH Caliah Sanbar’s Floaring River JH CGC; o & Wayne Pepin, b Robert & Carolyn & Polly West 11 2 - GCHS PREMIER’S ALL ABOUT AVATAR, by GCH Mich’s Mt Ready Aim Fire x GCH Castle’s Sleeping Beauty Zoei; o John & Nancy Reardon, b Kirstine & Lori Rickard & David C. Peek
Best of Winners MILLETTE’S READY WHEN YOU ARE Select Dog GCHB DOGWOOD HOLLOW FLASHSTORM JH CA Best of Breed GCH RIVER RUN SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER JH, by GCH Marsport Hot Select Bitch to Ride Lucky Seven x GCH Kinwashkly Do U Believen Magic; o GCH RIVER RUN NOBODY DOES IT BETTER SH Gail Easter & Joel Dannewitz, b Gail Easter & Terry Courtright Best of Breed Owner-Handler Best of Opposite Sex SHERWOOD FOREST’S HIGH SPEED PURSUIT GCHG HOPE’S EXCEEDING THE SPEED LIMIT UDX OM2, by GCH Tonan-Hope’s Ru U Kiddin’ Me x CH Triumphant’s More Than A Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Memory; o Nancy Hewitt & Douglas Tighe, b Douglas & Kim Tighe SHERWOOD FOREST’S HIGH SPEED PURSUIT
12 A Halloween Spook for Christmas: Part 3 We attended one trial before joining the club, strictly congratulations. They were talking, “Steady to wing and as spectators, and another one after joining before I got up shot,” and other complimentary statements so I felt a little nerve enough to enter my own dog. Spook was of derby more optimistic and decided to stay until the stake was age, but through lack of experience, I entered her in the finished. Amateur Handlers Stake. It was a disaster. I soon found I watched the balance of the running but could see out about released birds; most of them could fly very little only what happened in the bird field. Only two or three or not at all. I wore my hunting coat with a large game dogs had bird work and they all broke point and chased the pocket, and I soon had my limit of quail, shooting a blank birds. The more of this I saw, the more excited I became gun. Probably the first and last time this ever happened. about my chances of taking one of those big trophies home. The judge said, “You sure got a good retriever.” After some delay, the judges reached a decision and the Some of the professional handlers who came to those placements were announced in reverse order: fourth, then early trials were Ralph Hesseltine, who started training third and on down to first. You guessed it, Spook failed and handling Brittanys about that time, Delmar Smith, to place. Naturally, I felt let down, but I learned a lesson Tom Cox, Lee Homan, Bill Kull, Jess Hayslip, and Harve and that was not to take seriously anything people in the Butler. There were also some very good amateur handlers gallery had to say about your chances of winning. who had good, well-trained dogs; Gerald Price with his We became active in the Midwest Club and in great line of Way-Kan field trial dogs, as well as Clarence Brittany field trials and to some extent in bench shows. I Goering, who was not as active in trials but as a breeder of did enter in another Derby Stake. It was, as I remember, Champion Brittanys. Both of these gentlemen have been the Missouri Club’s first sanctioned trial and Spook won honored by being elected to lifetime membership in The it but received no points. American Brittany Club. At our next trial I wised up and entered Spook in the Derby Stake. We went to the drawing and I was braced with Bill Kull, one of the professional handlers. This bothered me a little as I had tried playing golf a few times with professional golfers, and that was murder. The trial grounds were just south of Topeka, Kansas. All handlers walked in those days. The back course was negotiated without much excitement. Bill’s dog was running wider than Spook, but she was hitting the cover and hunting all the likely places. The bird field was a little short on cover but had a large brush pile in the center of it. Spook made a beeline for this brush pile and styled up on point. I called “Point”, and hurried over to her. Looking into the brush pile, I could see that it was full of those before-mentioned, released birds. I started kicking and jumping on the brush and birds started coming out, these birds could fly pretty well and I fired the blank pistol every time a bird came out. Spook never offered to chase any of them but would bounce around to a different location and point again. I would kick out more birds and fire again and again. This went on until the gun was empty. They finally called “Time”, and I put on a lead and forced her away from that miserable brush pile. I was a little dubious about that performance, but when we got up to where the cars were parked several people met us with big smiles, outstretched hands and
13 ActionNovember 2019 byat Jeri KAKC Conklin Past AKC Results Rottmann & Helen Riggle, b Helen Riggle ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (JUN 2019) SHELBY SMILES CGCA (B), o Katherine Krauss-Delonay, b Kevin GRAND CHAMPION Gilmore GCH CH AUTUMNGLOWS STARR OF MAYBERRY (D) by CH Autumnglow CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (JUL 2019) Right Man For The Job JH x GCH CH Labyrinth Tiny Bubbles JH, o WESTWIND KIARA’S LITTLE PEARL CGC (B) o Stephanie D Call & Judy Alice Janssen & Maurya Ord, b Maurya Dawn Ord & Karen Hanson Curtin, b Judy Curtin & Jack Curtin GCH CH HILL’S CATCH THE SPIRIT JH (D) by GCH CH Hill’s Mid-Night Express x Hill’s Catch’N The Wind JH, o Elizabeth Smith, b Paul E Hill AKC Results for August 2019 & Dawn Hill CHAMPION GCH CH WILD MTN SCREAMING EAGLE 92 (D) by GCHS CH Wild Mtn’s CH CEDAR GLEN DISRUPTIN’ THE PEACE (D) by GCHG CH Hope’s When You Are Hot You’Re Hot! x CH Wild Mtn’s Lil Piece Of My Heart, Exceeding The Speed Limit UDX OM2 x GCH CH Star Flight o Elizabeth Woolford, b Helen Riggle & Jessica Arent Madhouse On Madison SH MX MXJ MJB, o William Jones & Halina Bednarz Jones, b Marie Starsiak & Halina Bednarz & William Jones GRAND CHAMPION BRONZE CH CIMARRON TRAILS PRIVATE DANCER (B) by CH Triumphant’s GCHB CH BUGZWEISER’S WIZARD OF OZZY WBT (D) by CH Walbert’s Absolutely G.Q. MH x Cimarron Trails Sweet Sophia Del Prado, o Zack-N-Bleu Bugz RN x CH Hope’s Twist Of Fate Izabel Wbt RN, o Linda McCartney & Rick Neff & Jeff Currier, b Rick Neff Linda E Walls & Douglas M Walls, b Linda E Walls & Douglas M Walls CH CROSSCREEK SANBAR WINDRIDER (D) by DC NGDC GFC AFC Hope’s Chief Of Crosscreek x CH Sanbar Crosscreek Tell Me A GRAND CHAMPION SILVER Story, o Mr. Wayne Pepin & Barbara J Pepin D.V.M., b Robert West & GCHS CH RIVER RUN SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER JH (B) by GCHG CH Carolyn West & Wayne Pepin & Polly West Marsport Hot To Ride Lucky Seven MH x GCH CH Kinwashkly Do U CH INDIANA CHAMPAGNE (D) by GCHG CH Shelttany’s Against All Odds Believen Magic SH, o Gail Easter & Joel Dannewitz, b Gail Easter & x GCH CH Labyrinth Nmr My First Taste Of Champagne, o Heather Terry Courtright Michalke, b Heather Michalke CH KARTEL’S SPENSER FOR HIRE (D) by Quail Hollow’s Fast And FIELD CHAMPION Furious Jake x Brady’s Katie, o Karen Tessier, b Stephen Del Rossi FC AFC CHRISTIAN’S PHILLIE (B) by GFC FC AFC St.Clair’s Prince Rocco CH KB NOR’ EASTER BLO WYNNE IN JH (B) by CH J&A’s Magnificent Vulcano Leo x Annabeth, o Lance Ayers & Tammy Ayers, b Jake Obsession Of Acton JH x CH Birch Spring Pc Lunar Eclipse SH, o Barton & Cheryl Barton Kendall Brown & Carol Brown, b Philip Thayer Jr. & Benjamin Thayer FC DUBOIS RIDGE MAJOR MAVERICK (D) by CH Dubois Ridge Super CH KILLION’S BRETAGNE MEMORIES (B) by CH Dowell Bretagne Of Sonic x Dubois Ridge Diamond Glow, o Mr. James Russell Buchanan Chesabrit x GCH CH Killion’s Little Bit A Nitro JH, o David Killion, b & Mrs. Anne Hutchinson Buchanan, b Joel Dubois & Henry Dubois David Killion FC SUNDANCE KID’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN RENEGADE (D) by NAFC GFC CH MONCOEUR’S LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE (D) by CH FC AFC Spanish Corral’s Sundance Kid x Tablette JHA, o James Knollbrook’s Shaken Not Stirred x CH Moncoeur’s R-Oan Rising Star, Sterling Cullor, b Dr. William Yee M.D. o Matthew D Dickason & Lauren Loeffler & Lisa Smith-Burham, b Lisa Smith-Burham & Lauren Loeffler JUNIOR HUNTER CH NORTHERN STAR KATCH ME IF YOU CAN (B) by DC Schonhund JAKE’S GYPSY DANGER JH (B) by Brandon’s Locked Up Boss x Jaxon’s Winning Wager x Northern Star’s Diamonds & Lace JH, o Bradley Jittery Jade, o Dr. Jacob Myers, b Jaxon Wright Hedstrom, b Lisa Hedstrom & Bradley Hedstrom CH OVER UNDER’S FAIREST FINNIGAN (D) by GFC FC AFC Hap’s Spice COMPANION DOG Rum Beckham x GCH CH Over Under’s Bantams Baywatch JH, o GCH CH GERSTDALE’S CAPITAL GAINS CD BN RE SH CGCA TKI (D) o Krystal Scobie, b Eileen C Gust Harriet V Tucker & Debbie Inferrera, b Debbie Inferrera CH PRESTIGE LOVING YOU WAS ALWAYS RIGHT CGCA (D) by CH Dual Lanes Right On The Mark x CH Copley Prestige Time To Fly CGC, o BEGINNER NOVICE Delaney Crawford & John Patrick Rountree & Seth Crawford & Haley SABA WEISSER BN CGC (B) o Arthur Weisser & Colette Weisser Glick Rountree, b Haley Glick Rountree & John Patrick Rountree SUNNY ONE SO TRUE BRITT BN NA CGC (D) o Mrs. Chris E Matthews, b CH ROCKWELL’S TOUCH OF SOUTHERN CHARM (B) by GCH CH Mr.Ted F Purvis Rockwell’s Marshall Dillon JH x GCH CH Dream Hi Rockwell’s Lil’ Miss Know It All, o Kellie S Rockwell, b Kristina Rickard & Kellie S GRADUATE NOVICE Rockwell IBSEN DU MAS D’PATAULA CD GN RE SH AX AXJ NF TKN (D) o Denine CH TWOEMZ YOU’RE GONNA GO FAR KID (B) by Twoemz Come Out N Ackerbauer, b C Frederick Overby Play JH x GCH CH Twoemz Kiss Me Deadly RATN, o Brenda Olson & Michele Martin, b Michelle C Martin RALLY NOVICE CH WILD MTN’S SECOND AMENDMENT JH (D) by GCHB DC CH SUNQUEST’S WHITE DIAMONDS RN JH CGC (B) o Carol B Calahan, b Triumphant’s Absolut’ On Ice x Wild Mtn’s Thunderstruck, o Melody Linda Dee Hartnek & Hank Hartnek 14 RALLY INTERMEDIATE MXPC PADP MJP9 MJPG PAX2 MFS TQX T2B2 (B) o Janice Brunner, DIEMS MAGICAL STAR RI DCAT CGC TKN (B) o Lori Diem, b Russell b Marsha Luisi Riggs NOVICE AGILITY OPEN AGILITY JUMPER CIMMARON’S RADIO FLYER CHARLEE NA (D) o Carol Baron, b Christine GCH CH HICKORY HILL’S FEARLESS OA OAJ NF BCAT (B) o Anne Ward-Weber Parchman & Marla Parchman, b Anne Parchman & Marla Parchman
OPEN AGILITY EXCELLENT AGILITY JUMPER CH BIG OAKS BROXDEN BIG BANG PENNY OF MARIAD OA OAJ (B) o MY DUAL LANES LAND OF LIBERTY STKS OA AXJ XF TKI (B) o Sandra Mariann Jackson, b Louise M Brown & Phil Booth & Amy Booth Schrank, b Herbert Harrison CREDIT’S MERCURY ON THE RUN! JH OA OAJ NF (D) o JILL BOBACK & EXCELLENT AGILITY JUMPER Ronald Cole, b Jessie Schulz & Christine Harrison & Beverly Scaggs PIPPI CARMELITA LONGSTOCKING AX AXJ (B) o Debbie A Copeland, b & Steven Harrison Kylee Smith & Cheyenne Smith MY DUAL LANES LAND OF LIBERTY STKS OA OAJ XF TKI (B) o Sandra Schrank, b Herbert Harrison MASTER SILVER JUMPER NYM DE L’ESCARBOT OA OAJ ACT2 TKN (B) o Tom Cherry, b John P KEILI N GINJAC JUST A LITTLE TOO HOT RN MX MXB MXJ MJS OF (B) Mooney & Bruce J Mooney o Mrs. Janice Elaine Brunner, b Gina Currier & E Susan Drazek & Mr. Steve Stewart AGILITY EXCELLENT DJ’S MAJOR CHARMER AX OAJ OF (D) o David J Matthews & Joanne MASTER GOLD JUMPER Matthews, b James Winnen GCH CH MACH CREDIT KAZE WITH A LINK BETWEEN THE JEWELS MXS MJG MFB T2B2 TKI (D) o Jessie Schulz & Robert J Howell & Victoria MASTER BRONZE AGILITY MacVicar, b Jessie Schulz & Robert J Howell & Victoria Macvicar GCH CH HICKORY HILL’S HEART LIKE MINE MX MXB MXJ XF CA (B) MACH SASSY SADIE OF BRITTHAVEN MXB MJG MXF CGC (B) o Linda o Anne Parchman & Marla Parchman, b Anne Parchman & Marla Baranowski, b Emile J Berlet M.D. Parchman CH MACH TRIUMPHANT HOPTICAL ILLUSION CDX RM RAE MXB MJG XF T2B CGC TKP (B) o Lynn Marie Carlo, b Kristyn Stout & Linda MASTER GOLD AGILITY Mccartney CH MACH TOP SHELF’S JOYFUL LEE JH MXG PAD MJG MFB T2B2 (B) o Andrea Lee, b Wendy A Archinal & Gail Schmieder & Jennifer Krieger MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED 7 GCHG CH MACH5 PACH2 BROOKEWOOD’S JUST TOO HOT UD RAE MASTER GOLD AGILITY 2 MXG2 MJC2 MXP5 MXPS MJP7 MJPS PAX2 MXF T2B2 RATO (D) o E MACH6 FAST EDDIE MXG2 MJC2 T2B (D, b MJ Turner Susan Drazek & Ms. Cynthia A Miller, b Ms. Cynthia A Miller & Jeffrey Currier & Gina Currier & Russell Walborn MASTER AGILITY EXCELLENT PREFERRED 3 MACH SWIFT RIVER’S SWEET DECEIT MXS MJB MXP3 MXPB MJP3 MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED 8 MJPB OF (B) o Sharon Buehler, b David W Phillips & Frances N MACH4 PACH2 CREDIT KAZE WITH A PERFECT DIAMOND MXG2 MJB3 Phillips MXP6 MXPS MJP8 MJPG PAX2 MFG TQX T2B5 TKI (B) o Victoria MacVicar & Robert J Howell & Jessie Schulz, b Robert J Howell & MASTER AGILITY EXCELLENT PREFERRED 8 Victoria Macvicar PACH MISS MILEY RAE SMITH AX AXJ MXP8 MXPG MJP9 MJPG PAX3 OF XFP T2BP2 CGC TKN (B) o Rebecca Smith & Jim Smith MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED 8 GCH CH MACH14 PACH2 RUSTINS JEWELER’S APPRENTICE JH MXG4 MASTER AGILITY EXCELLENT PREFERRED 10 MJC4 MXP7 MXPG MJP8 MJPG PAX2 MXF T2B3 (B) o Colleen MACH5 PACH2 MARJO’S DEMON IN THE RUFF MXS2 MJG2 MXP10 Driscoll & Aimee Schilling, b Colleen Driscoll & Aimee Schilling MXPC PADP MJP9 MJPG PAX2 MFS TQX T2B2 (B) o Janice Brunner, CH MACH3 PACH RUSTINS TREASURE OF THE SIERRAS RN MXC b Marsha Luisi MJB3 MXP5 MXPS MJP8 MJPG PAX MXF T2B (B) o Aimee Schilling & Colleen Driscoll & Terrence Santelli, b Colleen Driscoll & Aimee MASTER BRONZE AGILITY PREFERRED Schilling MACH FRANKIE BACALAITO COQUI MXB MJS MXP2 MXPB MJP3 MJPB MXF MFP T2B2 CGC TKN (D) o Mr. Niclaus E Taulai & Mrs. Raquel D MASTER EXCELLENT JUMPER PREFERRED 9 Martinez, b Tracie Kolacek PACH MISS MILEY RAE SMITH AX AXJ MXP7 MXPG MJP9 MJPG PAX3 OF XFP T2BP2 CGC TKN (B) o Rebecca Smith & Jim Smith MASTER GOLD AGILITY PREFERRED GCH CH MACH14 PACH2 RUSTINS JEWELER’S APPRENTICE JH MXG4 MASTER GOLD JUMPER PREFERRED MJC4 MXP7 MXPG MJP7 MJPG PAX2 MXF T2B3 (B) o Colleen GCHG CH MACH5 PACH2 BROOKEWOOD’S JUST TOO HOT UD RAE Driscoll & Aimee Schilling, b Colleen Driscoll & Aimee Schilling MXG2 MJC2 MXP5 MXPS MJP7 MJPG PAX2 MXF T2B2 RATO (D) o E Susan Drazek & Ms. Cynthia A Miller, b Ms. Cynthia A Miller & Jeffrey MASTER CENTURY AGILITY PREFERRED Currier & Gina Currier & Russell Walborn MACH5 PACH2 MARJO’S DEMON IN THE RUFF MXS2 MJG2 MXP10 15 AGILITY FAST OPEN SCENT WORK CONTAINER ADVANCED CREDIT’S MERCURY ON THE RUN! JH OA OAJ OF (D) o JILL BOBACK & BELLE-A-ROO FROM COUNTRY ROAD CD BN RA SWN SCA CGCA TKI Ronald Cole, b Jessie Schulz & Christine Harrison & Beverly Scaggs (B) o Ms. Lora L Barlow, b Tommy Thomas & Steven Harrison LEROUX DE BROUGHTON SWN SCA SIA (D) o Andrea Jean Cuthbert, b Stephen Joseph Broughton AGILITY FAST OPEN PREFERRED GCH CH TRIUMPHANT’S HEAVENLY GIFT RE NAP NJP OFP THDN CGC SCENT WORK INTERIOR ADVANCED TKE (D) o Mrs. Roberta Jean Spryn & Mr. Michael Dennis Spryn, b LEROUX DE BROUGHTON SWN SCA SIA (D) o Andrea Jean Cuthbert, b Linda Mccartney Stephen Joseph Broughton NERO NOTTE DE STONEHILL JAMMER SWA SHDA (D) o Stephanie April AGILITY FAST EXCELLENT Lyons Reed, b Mark Shelton MY DUAL LANES LAND OF LIBERTY STKS NA OAJ XF TKI (B) o Sandra Schrank, b Herbert Harrison SCENT WORK EXTERIOR ADVANCED MARSPORT GRISWOLD CHASE SWN SEA TKE (D) o Alison Boyd, b John MASTER AGILITY CHAMPION W Marsman MACH SASSY SADIE OF BRITTHAVEN MXB MJG MXF CGC (B) o Linda NERO NOTTE DE STONEHILL JAMMER SWA SHDA (D) o Stephanie April Baranowski, b Emile J Berlet M.D. Lyons Reed, b Mark Shelton . MASTER AGILITY CHAMPION SCENT WORK ADVANCED MACH WILD MTN THUNDERBIRD JH MXS MJB MXF T2B2 CAX TKN (D) NERO NOTTE DE STONEHILL JAMMER SWA SHDA (D) o Stephanie April o Jamie Thompson, b Kristi Anglen & Carl Anglen & Brian D Riggle & Lyons Reed, b Mark Shelton Helen Riggle SCENT WORK INTERIOR EXCELLENT TIME 2 BEAT 2 MARSPORT POET SAIGE SWA SCE SIE SEE CGC TKP (B) o Stacy L CH MACH TOP SHELF’S JOYFUL LEE JH MXS PAD MJG MFB T2B2 (B) o Sadler, b John W Marsman Andrea Lee, b Wendy A Archinal & Gail Schmieder & Jennifer Krieger CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TIME 2 BEAT 4 FAROUT FIELDS FLOWERING ZINNIA CGC (B) o Mrs. Susan E Mitchell & MACH6 STONEWALLS DEVINE FUDGE MXG2 PAD MJG2 PJD MFS TQX Jackie Arnold, b Jackie Arnold T2B4 (B) o Kathy McNeal, b James Robert Harrison GCH CH ILLUSION N’ LABYRINTH KISS THIS SH CGC (B) o Abbie Hanson & Karen Hanson & Amy Alspaugh Penuel & Charles Hanson, b Alyssa BCAT Santiago & Karen Hanson & Dorothy Jackson GOLDSTAR’S ORANGE EXPRESS CA BCAT (D) o Dr. Jessica A Sielawa TEZLA SAILER CGC (B) o Sheila Sailer, b Johnny Frank D.C., b Patricia John & E Susan Drazek KASHABRIT’S TASMANIAN DEVIL BCAT (D) o Kathryn Mcevoy, b Todd ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Parmenter & David W Johnson CIMARRON TRAILS PILOT OF THORNFIELD HALL CGCA (D) o REBECCA CH TRIO’S I’M FINN-TASTIC AT CAMPBELL’S JH BCAT (D) o Jacqui DeWire, b Rick Neff Campbell & Karen Livingston & Clint Livingston & Ben Campbell, b Karen & Clint Livingston TRICK DOG NOVICE CH ILLUSION N’ LABYRINTH KISS N’ TELL CGC TKN (B) o Abbie Hanson COURSING ABILITY & Karen Hanson & Charles Hanson, b Abbie Hanson & Karen Hanson GCH CH CLASSIC’S KACIE CAN DO CA (B) o Mary Wolnewitz & Keith & Amy Alspaugh Penuel & Charles Hanson Wolnewitz, b Mary Wolnewitz GCH CH ILLUSION N’ LABYRINTH KISS THIS SH CGC TKN (B) o Abbie Hanson & Karen Hanson & Amy Alspaugh Penuel & Charles Hanson, SCENT WORK HANDLER DISCRIMINATION ADVANCED b Alyssa Santiago & Karen Hanson & Dorothy Jackson NERO NOTTE DE STONEHILL JAMMER SWA SHDA (D) o Stephanie April PACH MISS MILEY RAE SMITH AX AXJ MXP7 MXPG MJP8 MJPG PAX3 Lyons Reed, b Mark Shelton OF XFP T2BP2 CGC TKN (B) o Rebecca Smith & Jim Smith
SCENT WORK INTERIOR NOVICE TRICK DOG INTERMEDIATE J. P. GRASS RUNNER ACT1 SCN SIN SBN (B) o Miranda Jindra, b Carol GCH CH GERSTDALE’S CAPITAL GAINS BN RE SH CGCA TKI (D) o Harriet Ramer V Tucker & Debbie Inferrera, b Debbie Inferrera GCH CH ILLUSION N’ LABYRINTH KISS THIS SH CGC TKI (B) o Abbie SCENT WORK BURIED NOVICE Hanson & Karen Hanson & Amy Alspaugh Penuel & Charles Hanson, J. P. GRASS RUNNER ACT1 SCN SIN SBN (B) o Miranda Jindra, b Carol b Alyssa Santiago & Karen Hanson & Dorothy Jackson Ramer
16 SCENT WORK ADVANCED Alyssa Santiago & Karen Hanson & Dorothy NERO NOTTE DE STONEHILL JAMMER SWA Jackson SHDA (D) o Stephanie April Lyons Reed, b TEZLA SAILER CGC (B) o Sheila Sailer, b Mark Shelton Johnny Frank
SCENT WORK INTERIOR EXCELLENT ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN MARSPORT POET SAIGE SWA SCE SIE SEE CIMARRON TRAILS PILOT OF THORNFIELD CGC TKP (B) o Stacy L Sadler, b John W HALL CGCA (D) o REBECCA DeWire, b Rick Marsman Neff
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN FAROUT FIELDS FLOWERING ZINNIA CGC (B) o Mrs. Susan E Mitchell & Jackie Arnold, b Jackie Arnold GCH CH ILLUSION N' LABYRINTH KISS THIS SH CGC (B) o Abbie Hanson & Karen Hanson & Amy Alspaugh Penuel & Charles Hanson, b
2019 Brittany Breed Def Group Wins Thru Rank Name/Owned by Sex BIS RBIS G1 G2 G3 G4 BOB Aug 31
1 GCHS Millettes Game Player D 567 1 5 6 1 5 65 K Rickard/T Crady
2 GCHG Sovereigns Legendary Disciple JH D 537 1 1 2 2 57 C Walsh
3 GCHS Frontiers A Fist Full Of Dollars D 383 1 1 2 2 35 D Trezise/R Leale
4 GCHB Dogwood Hollow Flashstorm JH CA D 273 1 2 1 30 J Burlingame/A Burlingame/C Mika
5 GCHS River Run Shake A Tail Feather JH B 265 1 1 1 2 20 G Easter/J Dannewitz
GCHS TailZ End Turbo Power From Dual 6 LaneS JH CGC TKN D 240 1 1 3 3 6 6 36 P Giebel/S Giebel/A Stellwag
GCHS Brigadiers Triumphant Under Fire
7 MH D 233 2 40 M Lee/J Lee/S Markley
GCHP Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery When
8 Wet JH D 227 2 1 2 2 16 K Hanson
GCHG Star Flight Frankly My Dear RN OA
9 NAJ CGC TKI D 169 2 1 3 19 J Ceres
GCHP Windfalls I Put U Under My Luv Spell
10 BCAT CGC B 164 1 2 24 J Campbell/B Campbell
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17 Versatile Brittanys in Action By Carla Simon Versatile Brittanys in Action Column, By Carla Simon Top 5 Ways to Use Hand Targeting
By Carla Simon
Hand targeting (when a dog touches a person’s hand, usually with their nose or paw) is a simple skill, and that’s part of its beauty. It’s fast to teach, easy to succeed, and quickly becomes rewarding with repetition. Best of all, it’s useful in many scenarios. Even when you have no food or leash, you always have your hands to engage your dog! How to Teach Hand Targeting To get the greatest value from hand targeting, start by investing some time in making hand targeting rewarding.
Hand targeting is easy to teach. Start in a distraction free environment, with 10 food rewards ready to deliver. Put your empty hand out, a few inches from your dog’s nose. Most dogs will naturally sniff your hand the instant you put it out, so be ready and don’t miss the opportunity to reward that quick success. Reward by bringing a treat from your other hand to the hand they touched. Then take both hands away behind your back to reset. (If you just leave your hands out and still, it’s less attractive to the dog.) Repeat until your rewards are gone, keeping the session short and fun.
If your dog has trouble, the most common mistake is presenting your hand too far away. Put your hand inches from the dog’s nose or try wiggling your fingers.
Gradually increase the distance between your hand and the dog until your dog eagerly moves several feet to Photo © 2019, Hunter's Heart Kennels. touch your hand. Next, add low, and high touches, or between your legs like leg weaving. The more value you build into hand targets, it should eventually become self rewarding. Eventually, you can ask for 2, 3 or more touches to earn one reward. Ways to Use Hand Targeting Once your dog enjoys hand targeting, you can use it in many different environments. Here are some of my favorites:
1) Hand targeting is a fun game for puppies, and you can teach it as soon as puppies are taking solid food. Once the puppy has the basics, try playing “patty cake”: by clapping your hands twice, then presenting either your left or your right hand for targeting. Many dogs get excited by anticipating which hand you’ll offer, jumping up in excitement. 2) While you can’t use food rewards in the ring during obedience, you can use hand targeting as a rewarding game to play with your dog between exercises to energize and keep the connection going. In agility competitions, you can use hand touches in your warmup to get the dog focussed on following your motion, or place your hand in the right position to set up at the start of your agility run so your dog is facing exactly where you want them.
18 3) Use 2 hand touches in a row to speed up finishes into heel position for rally or obedience. Many dogs are quick to start the finish motion, but then get distracted behind the handler, especially if the judge arranges for the finish to happen at a ring entrance. Many dogs speed up their finishes when you use one touch to initiate the finish and a second touch in heel position. Once you practice fast finishes many times, your default speed is more likely to be fast in the ring too. 4) Use hand targeting to gesture towards areas you want your dog to search in scent detection. In most types of scent detection competition, handlers are faulted or failed when they touch anything in the search environment (known as “contaminating the search environment”). In practice, start by tapping your hand to make a noise that catches the dog’s attention, so they move where you touched. Once your dog understands this gesture, you don’t have to tap audibly anymore, and your dog will follow your hand when you gesture near the objects without touching. 5) Hand targeting can be used for shy dogs to opt into greeting strangers, when they are ready. Avoidance when approached by a stranger is a common cause of failures in Canine Good Citizen testing, therapy dog evaluations, obedience competition, and being examined by the judge at conformation shows. For some dogs, hand targeting can help.
Many dogs who would shy away when approached will relax after a few minutes observing the stranger, and then the dog will offer approaching the stranger, even touching their stationary hand. It gives the dog a choice to opt into greetings with strangers and can increase the dog’s comfort level with interacting. At first, teach the dog to touch their owner’s hand. When they get good at it, warmup a few times with the owner’s hand, and then have a family member present their hand close to the dog. When the dog touches the hand, their owner gives the reward. Then Then set up situations where the stranger ignores the dog and waits for the dog to touch their hand. There are so many uses for hand targeting; this article is only the beginning. I hope you find some of them useful and fun. Let us know how you make out. Share Your Versatile Brittany Stories
Email [email protected] your Brittany stories, brags and photos, including dogsports and activities that demonstrate the versatility of our breed. We'd like to share the highlights in an upcoming issue.
Dr. Carla Simon has bred Brittanys for Hunter’s Heart Reg’d since 1999 (based in Calgary, Canada). From bed bugs to human scent, from narcotics to Scent Work, Carla’s motivational training has helped hundreds of scent dogs to reach their potential. Her Brittanys have achieved numerous Top 5 national rankings in agility, conformation and obedience. Follow their blog at http://nosework.huntersheart.com.
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19 TEXAS COASTAL proudly presents its
2019 DOG OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Field Trial Dog Amateur Field Trial Dog Hunt Test Dog
J&M Shoot The Breeze CH Hintzel’s Scouts Trilogy SH Owners Jim & Mary Crawford Owners Steven Hintzel, Willo Barfield Anne Parchman
Agility Dog Show Dog
MACH Frankie Bacalaito Coqui GCH CH MXB MJS MXP2 MJP3 MJPB MXF MFP T2B2 CGC TKN Firestarter Born Among The Stars Owner Nic Taulai Owners Amanda McGavin & Shawn MacLeod
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Home of the Performance Brittany
Agility High in Trial Winners of the DC Tex’s Easter Belle Award
Amanda McGavin & Cooper Nik Taulai & Frankie September 2018 September 2019 March, April, June 2019
Agility Dogs and Owners
MACH5 Cooper MXS2 MJS3 OF T2B - Amanda McGavin MACH Frankie Bacalaito Coqui MXB MJS MXP2 MJP3 MJPB MXF MFP T2B2 CGC TKN - Nic Taulai GCH CH Hickory Hill’s Fearless OA OAJ NF BCAT - Marla & Anne Parchman GCH CH Hickory Hill’s Heart Like Mine MX, MXB MXJ XF CA - Marla & Anne Parchman Parkers Rampart Rebel - Erin Sneed Power’s Abby Sez So - Robert Power CH MACH2 Power’s Amazin’ Zoe MXG MJG MFB T2B2 VDE - Robert Power Power’s Perigee Hunter’s Moon NF - Robert Power
21 Brittany Bites
By Sheila Cordner Here are our monthly recipes tried by you, our Brittany enthusiasts.
Please e-mail your recipes to Sheila Cordner at [email protected]. Along with your submission, please include your name and club affiliation. Sheila Cordner belongs to the Southern New England Brittany Club and is known for her culinary talents. Pheasant Sweet-Potato Pie Creamy White Chili Submitted by: Don & Kathy Bristol Members of SNEBC 1 pound de-boned pheasant breast (cubed and tenderized) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken 4 strips bacon (cut into ½ inch breast, cut into ½” cubes pieces) 1 med onion, chopped 1 white onion (diced) 1-1 ½ tsp garlic powder 2 large carrots (grated) 1TBL canola oil 2 large stalks celery (thinly sliced) 2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern ½ cup green peas beans rinse & drained 2 cups chicken broth 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth 2 tbls butter 2 cans (4 oz) chopped green chiles 2 tbls spoons flour 1 tsp salt 2 large sweet potatoes 1 tsp ground cumin 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp pepper Preheat oven to 375°. In a 2 quart ¼ tsp cayenne pepper sauce pan, boil potatoes. Mash the 1 cup sour cream potatoes and return into warm pan. At the same time, in a large Toppings: tortilla chips/strips, dutch oven over high heat. Fry the shredded cheddar cheese, sliced bacon pieces, remove the bacon jalapeño peppers and set aside. Place pheasant cubes into the pot and brown, In large saucepan, sauté chicken, salt and pepper to taste stir in onion, & garlic powder in oil until onion, carrots, & celery while chicken is no longer pink. Add vegetables are cooking, melt the beans, broth, chiles, &seasonings. butter and whisk in the flour & Bring to a boil. Reduce heat broth, boil to thicken add broth and simmer for 30 minutes. NOTICE mix into pheasant and vegetables, Remove from heat, stir in add green peas and bacon bits sour cream. If desired, top The Brittany Bites has a new being careful not to mash the with toppings. submission email! peas while mixing cover pheasant To submit a recipe, mix with mashed potatoes cover please send it to Sheila Cordner with cheddar cheese bake in oven at uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes. brittanybitesrecipes@gmail. com
22 2019 AKC Canine Health Foundation National Parent Club Canine Health Conference The bi annual AKC CHF Canine Health Conference While Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) has a genetic presentations were divided into diseases attributed to basis for many dogs, nutrition can play a role in the nutrition, infectious disease and cancer, autoimmunity development of DCM as well as in the progression and genetics. and control of congestive heart failure (CHF). The The intestinal microbiota/microbiome (bacteria, relationship between dietary intake and heart disease fungi, protozoa and viruses) was a major topic of is being actively investigated but there are many discussion and research. Imbalance in the gut unanswered questions. End stage CHF is characterized microbiome, known as dysbiosis, can cause acute by poor diuretic response and recurrent or refractory and chronic intestinal disease. Research has shown congestion. This study has used torsemide with that using antibiotics (Clavamox vs metronidazole vs success in the CHF dogs who are refractory to high placebo) in acute diarrhea showed no difference in doses of furosemide (Lasix). fecal consistency. The undesirable side effects of the Researchers at Colorado State University have antibiotics can cause dysbiosis, antibiotic resistance, performed a safety and pharmokinetic study to assess and allow Clostridium difficile to grow. Fecal the measurability and tolerability of cannabidiol microbiota transplantation is being used in human (CBD) in healthy dogs. This study provided a gastroenterology to treat chronic intestinal disease. framework for their clinical trials in canine epilepsy Some veterinarians have also used this but there is which showed that cannabidiol seemed to be well not a ton of research to describe the most successful tolerated and exposure was dose proportional. The methods and outcomes. Each individual has their own oil form had the greatest duration of action and had highly individual microbiota so what works for one, no negative effects on phenobarbital levels. About may not work for another. 20-30% of seizure dogs on standard antiepileptic Probiotics have been shown to support the intestinal drugs are not controlled leading to increased rates of microbiome but we need to make sure the ingredients euthanasia. If CBD is effective in decreasing seizure consistently meet the label and that the product is well frequency, it has the potential to improve the quality researched for safety and efficacy. Some products and length of life for dogs with uncontrolled epilepsy that contain good strains of bacteria are FortifloraR, and a much needed tool for veterinarians in the ProviableR, VisbiomeR and Vetri probioticsR. It is treatment of canine epilepsy. still unclear exactly how beneficial probiotics are- it The Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) DNA depends on the individual and the condition for which repository stores over 27,000 samples representing they are being treated. A suggestion was made to NOT many different breeds. While all samples may be use metronidazole for acute diarrhea or Giardia in of use, the majority of the bank’s samples represent that it may damage the gut microbiota irreversibly. young healthy dogs at the time of collection. However, Fendbendazole is the recommended treatment for the most valuable samples are from affected dogs. For Giardia. this reason the CHIC program is asking that members Another impact of the gut microbiota is on the brain. update the bank with any health issues of significance There is mounting evidence that manipulation of that may increase the value of the sample and the the gut microbiota can influence anxious behavior, likelihood of its use. An update can be done at OFA@ specifically the gut –brain axis. A positive impact OFFA.org. on mediating anxious behavior and stress responses Addison’s disease is an autoimmune endocrine in anxiety-prone dogs was shown by supplementing disorder of the adrenal gland. The disease is believed with the probiotic PL 999 marketed by Purina as to be inherited in several dog breeds especially “Calming Care R”. The dogs showed reductions in Standard Poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs and Cocker barking jumping, spinning and pacing. Spaniels. 5-7% of Standard Poodles will develop “Predicting Disease Stage and Diuretic Addisons before 4 years of age. Treatment is with Responsiveness with Acquired Heart Disease” is the hormone replacement: prednisone and fludrocortisone. title of cardiologist Dr Darcy Adin’s study grant. Recent Addisons Disease research is being directed 23 three fold:1) Be able to predict which dogs will Bartonella in tumor and blood samples from both be affected, 2) Develop new ways of prevention splenic and cardiac hemangiosarcoma cases to see if and treatment and 3)Discover if there are any there is an association between Bartonella infection environmental triggers and, if so, what are they? and the development of hemangiosarcoma within and Steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) is between geographic locations. an inflammatory disease of the nervous system of Propanolol is a drug used to treat heart disease in dogs characterized by involvement of membranes that humans and dogs. Recently, it has been shown that cover the brain and spinal cord and associated blood propranolol sensitized hemangiosarcoma cells to vessels. The cause of SMRA is not fully understood the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin, providing a but believed to be immune mediated in origin. It more effective way to kill tumor cells. A clinical trial typically affects dogs 6-18 months of age of any is underway to evaluate the use of propranolol, in breed but there have been some breeds that appear combination with surgery and chemotherapy, to treat to be predisposed. Young dogs present acutely with canine hemangiosarcoma. fever, neck pain and lethargy. Diagnosis is based on A review of canine hemangiosarcoma research the presence of increased numbers of white blood confirms that there is no correlation between cells in the cerebrospinal fluid of affected dogs and genetic mutations and dog breed or tumor location. exclusion of any underlying infectious cause. Most Hemangiosarcoma is an indiscriminate cancer of dogs respond well to treatment with corticosteroids. concern for all dogs. However, relapses are common as treatment is tapered The International Partnership for Dogs Harmonization or discontinued. of Genetic Testing for Dogs project database (www. Vector-borne infections are commonly associated with dogwellnet.com) currently contains information on immune mediated disease (IMHA) in dogs. There is 69 genetic test providers and more than 300 tests a high level of evidence that Babesia gibsoni causes and diseases in over 500 different dog breeds and IMHA in dogs. Combined testing with serology and breed types. It is a valuable resource for veterinarians, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) should be used for breeders, and owners hoping to make sense of the diagnosing infection with Babesia. recent surge in canine genetic testing options. Over recent years Leptospirosis has received increased The most common genetic diseases that are seen attention regarding its emergence and spread in dogs by veterinarians every day in practice are due to throughout North America. It causes a multisystemic ancient liability genes that originated in ancestors disease affecting the kidneys and lungs. Clinical signs that preceded the separation of breeds. They occur in include vomiting and diarrhea, anorexia, depression, both purebred and mixed breed dogs. Breed specific and icterus. The disease is zoonotic which means genetic disorders are due to more recent mutations. that humans can also get it from either the wildlife Dog breeding is all about selection. The selection reservoirs or from an infected dog. Raccoons, skunks, against disease causing genes is the only way to rats, mice and opossums are known carriers of the reduce transmission of genetic disease. Smart breeding disease but they do not get sick from it. The bacteria includes 1) using healthy and diverse breed gene pools are shed in their urine and are able to survive a long that have expanding or large stable populations with time in wet environments: stagnant water sources many outbred clusters as well as different linebred such as lakes, ponds and puddles and in urine soaked families, 2) Avoiding the use of popular sires, the bedding from infected dogs. Leptospirosis is best single most influential factor in restricting breed diagnosed with PCR testing. Occurrence is high in gene pool diversity, 3) selecting against recessive the Midwest also in the Southwest. Most commonly disease genes by breeding quality carrier dogs to a diagnosed were young males less than five years tested normal mate. Replacing the carrier parent with old in urban environments. Toy dogs less than 14 a quality tested normal offspring for breeding. This pounds were at greater risk than sporting dogs! eliminates the defective gene, while maintaining the Recommendations are to vaccinate your dog early(less quality genes of the line. than 6 months), yearly boosters and reduce exposure by staying away from slow moving water and puddles Respectfully submitted, in endemic areas. Margaret Horstmeyer, DVM Ongoing research is comparing DNA from the bacteria 24 25 AMERICAN BRITTANY BREEDERS CLUB CODE OF ETHICS
Adopted November 30, 1996
The following principles are to be used as an educational guide and a tool for Brittany breeders for the purpose to develop more genetic and disease free dogs, while being ethical in all matters with the public and with our peers.
Objective and Purpose
To promote cooperation and friendship among the breeders and owners of Brittanys and to encourage higher standards in breeding, training and showing of Brittanys in the field and in the show ring; to discourage the breed from becoming split into groups of “field dogs” and “show dogs” and to strive to keep it forever a “dual dog”.
Ethical breeders should:
1. Comply with all ABC and AKC rules and regulations.
2. Maintain a high standard of health, care, and cleanliness for dogs under one’s care.
3. Truthfully and realistically represent the Brittany being bred and/or sold in terms of quality, health, and genetic history. Refrain from breeding a bitch or using a stud until they are two (2) years old.
4. Consult with your breeder and with knowledgeable, experienced members of the ABC, regional clubs, or local kennel clubs to broaden your understanding and knowledge of the history of the breed BEFORE breeding your Brittany.
5. Breed only stock which are physically and temperamentally sound and in good health. No dog or bitch should be bred that is known to have serious inheritable defects or genetic diseases, such as: • canine hip/elbow dysplasia, primary epilepsy, a seizure disorder, • eye disorders - retinal atrophy, undescended testicles, • heart defects, extreme shyness, viciousness, other inheritable diseases or defects
6. Not attempt breeding without the ability to distinguish between correct and incorrect physical attributes. This ability requires a careful study of the breed standard, principles of genetics, and a study of both the sire and the dam’s pedigrees. Breeders should study and learn the good points within our dogs, looking to both field ability and conformation.
7. Have their breeding stock OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), GDC (Genetic Disease Control) or PennHip certification numbers for hips on, at least, both the sire and the dam; preferably for three (3) generations on both sides of the pedigree. In addition, other tests (brucellosis, eyes, elbows, and other unspecified tests) should be declared in agreement between owners of the sire and the dam prior to breeding.
8. Refuse to sell to commercial wholesalers, retail brokers, or research laboratories.
9. Have tails docked and dew claws removed soon after birth. Prior to the sale of the puppies, initial shots for known infectious diseases should be given and worming administered. A buyer should be supplied with a four- (4) generation pedigree, registration certificate, information on all veterinary care, and instructions for the care, feeding, and training of the Brittany.
10. Remember your responsibility, as a breeder does not end with the sale of the puppy. A breeder should have contact with the buyer of a pup throughout the life of the dog. This information will enhance breeding knowledge and improve the foundation for a good long-term breeding program. This will also help your regional club to grow with new members and possible participants and workers.
11. Use spay/neuter agreements and/or consider limited registration if it is known or believed to manifest hereditary defects detrimental to the breed. THE LONG TERM INTEREST OF THE BRITTANY SHOULD BE THE GOAL OF EVERY BREEDER.
12. Consider DNA finger printing for all dogs in your breeding programs.
26 Breed Standard for the Brittany
GENERAL APPEARANCE A compact, closely knit dog of medium size, a leggy dog having the appearance, as well as the agility, of a great ground coverer. Strong, vigorous, energetic and quick of movement. Ruggedness, without clumsiness, is a characteristic of the breed. He can be tailess or has a tail docked to approximately four inches.
SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE Height: 17 1/2 to 20 1/2 inches, measured from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders. Any Brittany measuring under 17 1/2 inches or over 20 1/2 inches shall be disqualified from dog show competition.
Weight: Should weigh between 30 and 40 pounds.
Proportion: So leggy is he that his height at the shoulders is the same as the length of his body.
Body Length: Approximately the same as the height when measured at the shoulders. Body length is measured from the point of the forechest to the rear of the rump. A long body should be heavily penalized.
Substance: Not too light in bone, yet never heavy-boned and cumbersome.
Head Expression: Alert and eager, but with the soft expression of a bird dog.
Eyes: Well set in head. Well protected from briars by a heavy, expressive eyebrow. A prominent, full or pop eye should be heavily penalized. It is a serious fault in a dog that must face briars. Skull well chiseled under the eyes, so that the lower lid is not pulled back to form a pocket or haw that would catch seeds, dirt and weed dust. Preference should be for the darker colored eyes, though lighter shades of amber should not be penalized. Light and mean-looking eyes should be heavily penalized.
Ears: Set high, above the level of the eyes. Short and triangular, rather than pendulous, reaching about half the length of the muzzle. Should lie flat and close to the head, with the tip rounded very slightly. Ears well covered with dense, but relatively short hair, and with little fringe.
Skull: Medium length, rounded, very slightly wedge-shaped, but evenly made. Width, not quite as wide as the length and never so broad as to appear coarse, or so narrow as to appear racy. Well defined but gently sloping stop. Median line rather indistinct. The occipital only apparent to the touch. Lateral walls well rounded. The Brittany should never be “apple-headed” and he should never have an indented stop.
Muzzle: Medium length, about two-thirds the length of the skull, measuring the muzzle from the tip to the stop, and the skull from the occiput to the stop. Muzzle should taper gradually in both horizontal and vertical dimensions as it approaches the nostrils. Neither a Roman nose nor a dish-face is desirable. Never broad, heavy or snipy.
Nose: Nostrils well open to permit deep breathing of air and adequate scenting. Tight nostrils should be penalized. Never shiny. Color: fawn, tan, shades of brown or deep pink. A black nose is a disqualification. A two-tone or butterfly nose should be penalized.
Lips: Tight, the upper lip overlapping the lower jaw just to cover the lower lip. Lips dry, so that feathers will not stick. Drooling to be heavily penalized. Flews to be penalized.
Bite: A true scissors bite. Overshot or undershot jaw to be heavily penalized.
Neck, Topline, Body Neck: Medium length. Free from throatiness, though not a serious fault unless accompanied by dewlaps, strong without giving the impression of being over-muscled. Well set into sloping shoulders. Never concave or ewe-necked.
Topline: Slight slope from the highest point of the shoulders to the root of the tail.
Chest: Deep, reaching the level of the elbow. Neither so wide nor so rounded as to disturb the placement of the shoulders and elbows. Ribs well sprung. Adequate heart room provided by depth as well as width. Narrow or slab-sided chests area fault. 27 Back: Short and straight. Never hollow, saddle, sway or roach backed. Slight drop from the hips to the root of the tail.
Flanks: Rounded. Fairly full. Not extremely tucked up, or flabby and falling. Loins short and strong. Distance from last rib to upper thigh short, about three to four fingers widths. Narrow and weak loins are a fault. In motion, the loin should not sway sideways, giving a zig-zag motion to the back, wasting energy.
Tail: Tailless to approximately four inches, natural or docked. The tail not to be so long as to affect the over-all balance of the dog. Set on high, actually an extension of the spine at about the same level. Any tail substantially more than four inches shall be severely penalized.
Forequarters Shoulders: Shoulder blades should not protrude too much, not too wide apart, with perhaps two thumbs’ width between. Sloping and muscular. Blade and upper arm should form nearly a ninety degree angle. Straight shoulders are a fault. At the shoulders the Brittany is slightly higher than at the rump.
Front Legs: Viewed from the front, perpendicular, but not set too wide. Elbows and feet turning neither in nor out. Pasterns slightly sloped. Down in pasterns is a serious fault. Leg bones clean, graceful, but not too fine. Extremely heavy bone is as much a fault as spindly legs. One must look for substance and suppleness. Height at elbows should approximately equal distance from elbow to withers.
Feet: Should be strong, proportionately smaller than the spaniels’, with close fitting, well arched toes and thick pads. The Brittany is “not up on his toes.” Toes not heavily feathered. Flat feet, splayed feet, paper feet, etc., are to be heavily penalized. An ideal foot is halfway between the hare and the cat foot. Dewclaws may be removed.
Hindquarters Broad strong and muscular, with powerful thighs and well bent stifles, giving the angulation necessary for powerful drive.
Hind Legs: Stifles well bent. The stifle should not be so angulated as to place the hock joint far out
Feet: Same as front feet.
Coat Dense, flat or wavy, never curly. Texture neither wiry nor silky. Ears should carry little fringe. The front and hind legs should have some feathering, but too little is definitely preferable to too much. Dogs with long or profuse feathering or furnishings shall be so severely penalized as to effectively eliminate them from competition.
Skin: Fine and fairly loose. A loose skin rolls with briars and sticks, thus diminishing punctures or tearing. A skin so loose as to form pouches is undesirable.
Color Orange and white or liver and white in either clear or roan patterns. Some ticking is desirable. The orange or liver is found in the standard parti-color or piebald patterns. Washed out colors are not desirable. Tri-colors are allowed but not preferred. A tri-color is a liver and white dog with classic orange markings on eyebrows, muzzle and cheeks, inside the ears and under the tail, freckles on the lower legs are orange. Anything exceeding the limits of these marking shall be severely penalized. Black is a disqualification.
Gait When at a trot the Brittany’s hind foot should step into or beyond the print left by the front foot. Clean movement, coming and going, is very important, but most important is side gait, which is smooth, efficient and ground covering.
Temperament A happy, alert dog, neither mean nor shy. Disqualifications
Any Brittany measuring under 17 1/2 inches or over 20 1/2 inches. Black in the coat. A black nose.
The above Standard was approved by the AKC on April 9, 1990 and went into effect May 29, 1990.
28 ATTN: BRITTANY MONUMENT PATRONS 4/6/2019
THANK YOU PATRONS! You made the BRITTANY MONUMENT at Grand Junction, TN a reality.
Special Tip of the Hat-for major financial contributions from Jim & Rick Leverich; Lisa & Paul Pollock; Kaye Davis & Rick Smith, & Delmar Smith. The final task is a permanent BRONZE PATRONS PLAQUE on the Monument next February.
Please review the following information and make changes if necessary. Send to: Ken Jacobson, [email protected] (425) 582-1205
1. Jim Leverich 18. Conrad & Tana Kradolfer 31. Gaylord & Weston Jowett 45. Mark & Kathy Walker 2. Mary Crawford 19. John L. Kline & Sharon L. 32. George M. & Jeanne H. 46. William Ryker 3. John Henderson Kline Mayhugh 47. Rick Leverich 4. Lisa & Paul Pollock 20. Leonard & Gail Sinclair 33. Dennis Rose 48. Dave Marshall 5. Kaye Davis & Rick Smith 21. Henry Wierzbicki & Sheila 34. Richard L. Manfredi 49. Sonny & Shannon Piekarz 6. Dave & Tanya Carlson Cordner 35. Jon St. Clair 50. Bob Fleury 7. Dr. John & Judy Webb 22. Dr. Gordon Theilen 36. Ronnie Smith & Suzanna 51. Suhlegan Kennels - 8. Robin Tomasi 23. NORTHWEST BRITTANY Love Oyvind Nagelhus 9. AMERICAN FIELD All Age 37. Clem, Marilynn & Windy 52. Faye & Dave Walker 10. Bill Norvell 24. Bo Ackerman Little 53. Jennifer Broome 11. Dr. Bob Rankin 25. Steve Ralph 38. Bob & Pam Battin 54. Gretchen & Tom 12. ALAMO BRITTANY CLUB 26. Darren Kiley 39. John Munson Burroughs 13. Delmar Smith 27. Kent & Rhonda Baxter 40. Vince Anderson 55. Rex & Tonya Brotherton 14. Nolan Huffman 28. Alex Burks 41. Paul Hinch 111. Jena Jacobson 15. Jessica Carlson 29. TEXAS COASTAL 42. Robert W. Power 16. Ken Windom BRITTANY CLUB 43. Tom Smith 17. Rheta & Bill Cartmell 30. Richard & Carol Pulliam 44. Rod Williams
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WASHINGTON BRITTANY CLUB
SPRING & FALL HUNT TESTS for 2019 *Denotes WBC member Brittany
SPRING HUNT TEST FALL HUNT TEST June 16—June 17, 2019 August 24—August 25, 2019 There were a total of 91 starters for the weekend We had a total of 102 entries for the weekend with a variety of breeds with a variety of breeds.
Brittany Placements—Junior Brittany Placements—Junior Nash de Chippewa O/H Bert Spence Stormking Twas a Dark n Stormy Nite O/H Debra Metcalf* Habig’s Hank Son of Gunn O/H Marty Mahrt North Umpqua’s Make Mine a Hurricane O/H Erica Wells* Rosie Cast A Britt O/H William Jackson Jakes Gypsy Danger O/H Jacob Myers Mt. Rides Pebbles Shadow Agate O/B.Harrison H/D.Harris* Mt. Riders Rio Rojo Kailevsin H/Don Harris Pollacks Little Slice of Brie O/J.Pollack H/G.Pollack* Buster Points Sharp Shooting Cowgirl– O/S.Saul H/N.Evans Owner Robynn Harrington Buster Points Cowboy in Tight Fitting Jeans O/S.Saul H/N.Evans Brittany Placements—Senior Brittany Placements—Senior No Brittanys Qualifiers Pollack’s Quiver of Arrow’s –O/J. Pollack H/G.Pollack* Brittany Placements—Master Brittany Placements—Master Blazen Sunrise Rowdy Buster O/H Mike Smith* Hall’s Baby Girl Sophie O/H Shaun Hall*
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31 The Little Brown Book At the time this short piece fact was manifested over the is being written, the little next several months as she brown book is on a shelf above “blinked” each and every bird the desk in my office. Its she pointed. pages are nothing fancy–lined In the bird training arena, yellow paper; the cover being “blinking” is generally defined an alligator surface, colored as when the dog points the bird brown–almost the liver color and then moves away. The of a Brittany. Maybe the color dog does this because it has of the cover is the reason the associated previous discipline book was chosen for purchase. with scenting of the bird. To The first written entry was correct this bad habit, Coco made during the second week was put in a small kennel of January 2001. The last runway with two quail. Her entry was made on July 31, desire to get the birds cured 2013. There are a total of 60 the “blinking” situation. pages of written material in the little brown book. For the The little brown book described many other events, most part, the pages are about a liver and white female as well as the unbelievable relationship that I had with Brittany, with the AKC and FDSB registered name of Coco during her twelve and a half years. Also within the Flying Feather Cocobean–her call name was Coco. book are discussions about the pups from the four litters The written content also focused on the four litters Coco whelped. Five of the dogs have placements in field she whelped. The breeding was all with the same male, trials, with Cedar Valley Bandit, Cedar Valley Spider, and Ortho Acres Booker T; the first being natural, while the Glade Run Nutmeg achieving AKC and American Field remaining three were artificial. Coco was my hunting Championships. Coco’s most celebrated offspring is partner, although we did not hunt as many times as we Glade Run Irish, who in the past two years has been the should have. There was just not enough time in the days American Brittany Amateur and Open All-Age National during the hunting seasons. Too many other demands on Champion. my time! On November 1, 2014 a major event occurred. Because of my interest in both the Brittany show and Our home burned (which we have rebuilt). There was field events, as a young dog, Coco was evaluated asa significant loss to my library of books–including the possible show contestant. “little brown book”, which had water damage. However, A knowledgeable show handler was consulted as a positive point regarding the journal, which was kept to her possible participation in show events. Candid about Coco, is that a new one has been started for Shadow, comment was, “Coco, although not too tall, is probably our new pup. too long in the body and it would be difficult to finish her as a show champion.” So I turned to field trials, and Coco ran in both puppy and derby stakes, where she had several placements. In one of those derby stakes, an unusual situation occurred on a rainy, cold, December day during a derby stake held in Michigan. She pointed a wet quail, which when flushed, flew maybe ten feet before landing. (Note: in a derby, the dog does not need to be steady to the flush.) Coco was not steady; she jumped in, grabbed, and quickly ate the bird. With that, the surprised handler exclaimed, “Coco, what have you done?” Those five words had a lasting effect. Probably asCoco perceived, she had been “harshly” disciplined. This 32 Grace & Justice Carr: AKC Junior Handlers Written by Clayton Carr through to that point. The trip was long. Grace appeared to enjoy the numerous stories of Brittany’s of the past, what makes the Brittany the best possible breed, how to care for, train, and handle a Brittany. It wasn’t until we were almost home that she admitted she was so attentive to my babbling, for fear if she didn’t I might fall a sleep at the wheel. Smart girl. Grace took to caring for Deluge like a fish to water. She has the gift of being a natural trainer. Loving but firm. When Grace spoke, Deluge listened. We spent many days’ together running and preparing Deluge in the field. When Deluge was seven months old we ran her in her first Hunt Test. The first two runs Deluge was excellent in her runs. She found a lot of birds and looked good doing it. On Sunday, Grace ran Deluge the first run and she found no birds. Grace was heartbroken. She just knew it was something she did or didn’t do that resulted in a birdless run. We had a good talk about handling, bird scent, and wind direction. Deluge was only in the bird field once for about two minutes and spent the rest of her time everywhere but the bird field. Bird scent was just not good for a few hours on that particular field. We talked a lot about the run. After a few tears and lunch Grace ran again and Deluge found lots of birds. We finished with three ribbons towards the Junior Hunter title. Terry Gowin, Southern Kansas Brittany Club Secretary and good friend told us about the AKC Junior Handler Recognition program. We registered Grace in the program. Everyone in the Southern Kansas Brittany Club was supportive of Grace and Deluge. We ran Deluge in a horseback SKBC Trial with Grace handling. Now Grace could combine her two loves, horses and Deluge. We ended up with a Junior Hunter title for Deluge in the fall of 2018. The odyssey began simple enough. Our oldest Brittany’s By the fall of 2018 we added another pup (this time had passed on. The younger children in the family were in Kansas, hat tip Steven and Kelly Foster), with my hitting the mid teenage years. Our youngest daughter son Justice learning to handle a Brittany. At the SKBC had expressed an interest in caring for and working Hunt Test the strangest thing happened. A GSP guy with a pup. On Thanksgiving Day 2017, Grace Ann (Tom Wynn) complemented the kids on their dogs and I took off for the middle of Utah from southern and handling ability. He invited us to a walking trial in Kansas to pick up a pup. We had been on multiple lists Oklahoma the next weekend. We went to the trial and for breeding’s to a particular stud, but all the litters fell the rest is history. The hospitality of the GSP clubs was 33 Below are Grace and Justice’s answers to some questions about their experience. What did you like about running Hunt Tests and Field Trials? G- I liked being out there with Deluge, enjoying our connection as a team in the field, and talking with the other handlers. Deluge being recognized was very nice. J- I like watching Pistol run the course and learning about handling the dog right. Dislikes? G- Not getting a placement when she ran the course so well. I got stressed about doing well. J- Nothing What did you like about being in the AKC Junior Handler program? G- The program allows us young people to be recognized for competing with our dogs. J- We can learn from a young age how to handle dogs in competition. How do the judges help you? G- They gave us good advice, tips, and support. J- The same. What did you like the most; Hunt Test’s, Walking Trials, or Horse Back Trials? G- Walking trials. I think Deluge and I had a closer connection when I handled on the ground. I liked handling from a horse, but Deluge has a shorter range and she wasn’t recognized for how good she is. amazing. J- I like them all. I really like handling and watching Both Grace and Justice are enrolled in the Junior dogs run off a horse. Handler program. For 2019 Justice accumulated 50 Junior Handler points finishing number one and Grace Our family would like to thank AKC for the Junior with 40 points finishing number two in the nation across Handler Program opportunities, the members of the all breeds in the Junior Handler field trial program with Southern Kansas Brittany Club; Terry Gowin for his their Brittanys. They both put Junior Hunt titles on their support of Grace and Justice. Terry has been a part of dog. The kids competed in horseback field trials with our lives since 1994, Herb Rea, Larry Hagedorn, and the Southern Kansas Brittany Club, Midwest Brittany Scott Johnson for the use of his horse one frigid day in Club, and walking trials with the Skyline Brittany Club, Oklahoma and tips for Justice. Thanks also to the GSP Sunflower German Shorthaired Pointer Club and the Club’s; GSP of Oklahoma and Sunflower GSP Club in German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Oklahoma. Kansas. Thank you for kindling the fire for the love of the Brittany. 34 Regional Club Secretaries, Web Sites & Directors The listing of Web Sites does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. EAST COAST SUSQUEHANNA MUSIC CITY HEART OF ILLINOIS www.brittanyclubs.com/susquehanna/ www.musiccitybrittanyclub.org www.hibcbrittanyclub.org ANTHRACITE C. Joanice Uline, 445 Mount Zion Rd. Kent D. Patterson, 1139 Dora Whitley Rd. Neveta Salmons, 529 E. 2200th St. www.brittanyclubs.com/anthracite Dillsburg, PA 17019 • (410) 734-7311 Franklin, TN 37069 • (615) 390-7439 Liberty, IL 62347 • (217) 645-3749 Claire Ricci, 2280 Reinbold Rd. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Emmaus, PA 18049 • (610) 248-8965 Email: [email protected] TARHEEL NIAGARA FRONTIER ILLINOIS Bruce Conover, 1111 Hummingbird Ln. Cathy Miskey, 62 Boll Dr. Maurine Richter, 5326 Wesley Chapel Rd. CENTRAL MAINE South Boston, VA 23492 • (540) 429-3107 Elma, NY 14059 • (716) 652-2231 New Berlin, IL 62670 • (217) 483-8552 www.cmbrittanyclub.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Julie Harris, 2426 Route 2 Hermon, Me. 04401-0624 • (207) 848-2429 TIDEWATER OHIO IOWA Email: [email protected] Bobbie L. Sigmund, 2631 S. Jim Minor Rd. Tony Giovinale, 10511 Madison Rd. www.iowabrittanyclub.com Mebane, NC 27302 • (919) 624-0805 Montville, OH, 44064 • (440) 823-5496 Jill Sackett, 1695 McBride Ridge Ct Winterset, CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] IA 50273 • (515) 462-9176 www.cnebc.org Email: [email protected]. Marilyn Gilman, 4 Ashkins Dr., UPPER NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA Mendon, Mass. 07156 • (508) 254-0811 Darlene Dow, 116 Reservoir Rd., Ft. Edward, NY www.pabrittanyclub.org LASALLE Email: [email protected] 12828 • (518) 928-5418 Mary Lauterbach, 1594 Garvin Rd. www.lasallebrittanyclub.com Email: [email protected] Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 • (724) 538-9154 Collene Walsh, 932 Hitchcock Ave. DEL-VAL Email: [email protected] Lisle, IL 60532 • (630) 852-7997 Ginny Snyder, 1108 Fairhill Rd. DIRECTORS Email: [email protected]
Sellersville, PA 18960 • (215) 723-2219 Leslie Jane Hunt, 105 Tromley Rd., East WESTERN MICHIGAN www.renegadebritts.com/wmbc.htm Email: [email protected] Windsor, CT 06088 • (860) 810-3180 MINNESOTA Diana Kubitz, 21224 Waubascon Rd. www.minnesotabrittanyclub.org Email: [email protected] EASTERN NEW ENGLAND Battle Creek, MI 49017 • (269) 962-2363 Tammy Lorch, 145 Quinion Drive Patricia Carney, 21 Walnut Street Bob Fleury, 377 Pendleton Hill Rd. Email: [email protected] Mankato, MN 56001 • (507) 951-3948 Danvers, MA 01923 • (978) 239-9009 N. Stonington, CT 06359 • (860) 535-1542 [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] DIRECTORS
Dr. Brian Hendrickson, 1090 Kerr Rd. MISSOURI HUDSON VALLEY Darlene Dow, 116 Reservoir Rd., Ft. Edward, NY Bidwell, OH 45614 • (740) 208-8888 www.missouribrittanyclub.com https://www.facebook.com/ 12828 • (518) 928-5418 Email: [email protected] Dave White, 12012 W. 150th Cir. HudsonValleyBrittanyClub Email: [email protected] Olathe, KS 66062 • (913) 897-3822 Patricia Ellis, 1 Praga Ln. Ron Gulembo, 8275 36th Ave. Email: [email protected] Voorheesville, NY 12086 • (518) 765-5775 EAST CENTRAL Hudsonville, MI 49426 • (616) 460-4453 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] OZARK BAMA Daphne Cosby, 149 Northwood Rd. LONG ISLAND http://bamabrittanyclub.org Jack Alexander, 5248 King Graves Rd. Strafford, MO 65757 (Inactive) Linda Langford, P.O. Box 1944 Vienna, OH 44473 Day: (417) 888-4937 Night: (417) 859-2011 Pelham, AL 35124-5944 • (205) 790-2133 MARYLAND Email: [email protected] Fax: (417) 859-2031 www.mdbritclub.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Beth Wintermute, 182 Dividing Court CENTRAL BUCKEYE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Arnold MD 21012 • (410) 544-1155 www.buckeyebrittanyclub.org BADGER Sally Gentsch, P.O. Box 209 Email: [email protected] Jim Hamer, 10051 Amity Pike www.badgerbrittanyclub.com Waterloo, IL 62298 •(618) 939-7100 Plain City, OH 43064 • (614) 580-1860 Jim Brigham, 4130 Cherokee Dr. MID-FLORIDA ST. CROIX VALLEY www.mid-floridabrittanyclub.org Email: [email protected] Madison, WI 53711 • (608) 233-3909 Email: [email protected] www.scvbc.org Eva Bailey, 8915 Quail Run Dr. GEORGIA John Chejne, 728 Sextant Ave. W. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 • (813) 907-0593 www.georgiabrittanyclub.org CAJUN COUNTRY Roseville, MN 55113 • (651) 490-0273 Email: [email protected] Betty Morgan, 1397 Churchill Way Marietta,GA Bryce Novotny, 2814 Milan St. Email: [email protected] 30062 • (404) 429-3602 NORTH JERSEY New Orleans, LA 70115 • (504) 352-2738 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] VOLUNTEER www.NorthJerseyBrittanyClub.com Ken Blackman, 1905 Burnett Rd. Ann Marie Martucci, 3288 Johnson Ave GREATER INDIANAPOLIS CENTRAL ARKANSAS Williston, TN 38076 • (901) 606-9553 Manchester, NJ 08527 • (609) 532-7027 cell www.greaterindybrittany.org Dale Pool, 8935 Tracy Rd., Email: [email protected] 732-534-0021 home Nickie Redick, 3352 West Meadowview Dr. Atoka, TN 38004 • (901) 829-3057 Greenfield, IN 46140 • (765) 520-0542 DIRECTORS NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Steve Ralph, 25256 Kettle River Blvd. www.NNEBC.org GREATER MILWAUKEE Forest Lake, MN 55025 • (651) 303-0129 Philip A. Thayer, Jr., P.O. Box 1031 HOOSIER www.gmbcbrittanyclub.com Email: [email protected] North Hampton, NH 03862-1031 Donna Janulis, 26110 S. Cherry Hill Rd. Gerilyn Sennott, 352 Whitney Road (603) 964-3779 • [email protected] Manhattan, IL 60442 • (815) 478-4350 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 • (847) 726-2916 Joe Droel, 20380 Olinda Trail N Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Marine on St Croix, MN 55047 NORTHERN VIRGINIA (651) 260-3273 www.northernvirginiabrittanyclub.com KENTUCKY GREATER ST. LOUIS Email: [email protected] Laurie O'Donnell, 17536 Mariah Mnt. Ln. Round Brian Hendrickson, 1090 Kerr Rd. www.brittanyclubs.com/StLouis/ Hill, VA 20141 • (540) 338-4878 Bidwell, OH 45614 • (740) 208-8888 Chelsey Tramel, 6914 Deer Run Rd., Bernie Crain, 900 Florence Ave. Email: [email protected] Dittmer, MO 63023 • (314) 808-4228 Raymore, MO 64083 • (816) 322-2116 MICHIGAN Email: [email protected] RAPPAHANNOCK www.michiganbrittanyclub.com or .org Email: [email protected] (Inactive) Kelly Woerfel, 22784 Lingemann HAWKEYE St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 • (586) 530-4541 SOUTHEASTERN Bruce Heiter, 5960 NE 102nd Ave. Judith Tighe, P.O. Box 121 Hoffman, NC 28347 Email: [email protected] Bondurant, IA 50035 • (515) 965-8102 910-281-0474 MICHIGAN-SAGINAW VALLEY Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ron Gulembo, 8275 36th Ave. Hudsonville, MI 49426 • (616) 669-0218 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND www.snebc.org Email: [email protected] Leslie Fleury, 377 Pendleton Hill Rd. North Stonington, CT 06359 • (860) 535-1542 Email: [email protected] 35 Regional Club Secretaries, Web Sites & Directors The listing of Web Sites does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. MIDWEST NORTHERN OKLAHOMA WEST COAST OREGON Linda Milam, P.O. Box 21 www.oregonbrittanyclub.com ALAMO Ross, TX 76684 • (254) 829-1498 Jacqui Campbell, (425) 308-0750 Sandra Schrank, 802 Shady Hollow Drive ALOHA Email: [email protected] [email protected] Georgetown, TX 78028 • (512) 786-0939 Marshall Gooch, 45-630 Halekou PL Email: [email protected] RINGNECK Kaneohe, HI 96744 • (808) 225-9599 SAHUARO Ken Seivert, 4761 280th St. Email: [email protected] http://sahuarobrittany.org BLUEBONNET Sheldon, IA 51201 • (712) 324-4826 Dee Hartnek, 12203 No. Sterling Ave., Teresa Downing, 595 County Rd. 139 CALIFORNIA Email: [email protected] Oro Valley, AZ 85755 • (520) 289-9758 Gatesville, TX 76528 • (713) 680-1243 www.californiabrittanyclub.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SKYLINE Ms. Kris Sandberg, 41874 Firenze St. www.skylinebrittanyclub.com Lancaster, CA 93536 • (619) 884-7265 SAN DIEGO CENTRAL NEW MEXICO Alice Janssen, 1304 6th St. [email protected] www.sandiegobrittany.org www.centralnewmexicobrittanyclub.com Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 • (303) 857-7868 Mark Ambre, 6752 Carthage St. Vicki Northington, 178 El Camino Campo CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Email: [email protected] San Diego, CA 92120 • (619) 871-7309 Corrales, NM 87048 • (505) 899-1943 Email: (Inactive) Email: [email protected] [email protected] SOONER GOLDEN EMPIRE Richard Conner, 434 CR 2141 (Inactive) SIERRA VIEW FORT WORTH Telephone, TX 75488 • (903) 664-2111 Steve Cosgrave, 2261 Drew Ave. Mary Felt, 8991 CR 156 Email: [email protected] GRAND CANYON Turlock, CA 95382 • (209) 667-9453 Kaufman, TX 75142 • (402) 681-9167 www.grandcanyonbrittanyclub.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SOUTHERN KANSAS Karen Nelsen, 2961 Pilots Rest Airstrip www.sksbc.org Paulden, AZ 86334 • (928) 636-9939 SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY INDIAN NATIONS Terry Gowin, Box 177 Linda McDonald, 7401 Oakwood Ave. Jody Kirtley, 10501 Crystal Creek Dr. Email: [email protected] Whitewater, KS 67154 • (316) 799-2229 Hesperia, CA 92345 • (760) 956-8943 Mustang, OK 73064 • 405-830-0932 Email: [email protected] GREATER PHOENIX [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.phoenixbrittanyclub.weebly.com SUNLAND Lyle Christiansen, 5218 W. Coronado Rd. WASATCH FRONT LONE STAR (Inactive) www.wfbrittany.com Mary Karbiner, 884 FM 1288 So. Phoenix, AZ 85035 • (602) 272-7457 Bert Kendall, 1625 W Highway 116 Bellevue, TX 76228 • (940) 928-2315 Cell Phone: (602) 377-8724 TEXAS COASTAL Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 • (435) 851-9685 Email: [email protected] www.txcbc.org HIGH DESERT [email protected] Amanda McGavin, 3914 Travis Lake Ct (Inactive) MIDWEST Pearland, TX 77581 Nick Blasi, 3410 N Beach Club Circle WASHINGTON Email: [email protected] IDAHO www.wabrittanyclub.com Wichita KS 67205 • (316) 214-6023 www.idahobrittany.org Nancy Noble, 15716 Three Lakes Rd. Email: [email protected] TOP OF TEXAS Lacie Lewis, 15101 Osprey Place Snohomish, WA 98290 • (360) 568-5314 Tony Dompe, 200 Bois D Arc Caldwell, ID 83607 • (208) 453-2980 Email: [email protected] MO-VALLEY Borger, TX 79007 • (806) 898-6821 Julie Cockrum, 54426 230th Street Email: [email protected] [email protected] Glenwood, IA 51534 • (402) 981-8089 WHID ISLE INLAND EMPIRE www.whidislebrittanyclub.org [email protected] WEST TEXAS Trudy Richmond, 2502 Road R SE Marie Heil, 2431 220th Place NE http://brittanyclubs.com/WestTX/ Moses Lake, WA 98837• (509) 750-7814 Sammamish, WA 98074 • (425) 836-2718 NEBRASKA Jan Kilpatrick, 7865 CR 271 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Claudia Truksa, 29400 S. 120th Hico, TX 76457 • (254) 785-2345 Firth, NE 68358 • (402) 791-5171 MONTANA DIRECTORS Email: [email protected] DIRECTORS http://montanabc.org Alex Burks, 1906 Barrett Rd. NEOSHO VALLEY Andi Christiansen, 3662 Simms St. Mary Brown Scott Johnson, 15486 US 160 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 • (303) 870-3282 Billings, MT 59105 • (205) 612-4386 8015 El Retiro, Winfield, KS 67156 • (620) 229-3182 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Atascadero, CA 93422 • (858) 722-2478 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ed Tillson, PO Box 9108, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA www.brittanyclubs.com/ncbc NORTHERN COLORADO Albuquerque, NM 87119 • (505) 280-3883 Robin Tomasi, 8958 Newcastle Dr., www.fieldtrialnews.com/Clubs/ncbc/ Email: [email protected] Larry Mazzuca, 12131 Snowbourne Drive Middleton, ID 83644 • (208) 830-3400 ncbchome.html Nevada City, CA 95959 • (707) 365-6212 Email: [email protected] Mary Karbiner, 884 FM 1288 S Tracy Haines 2870 W. 148th Ave. Email: [email protected] Bellevue, TX 76228 • (940) 928-2315 Jim Hammett, 57758 Childress Loop Broomfield, CO 80020 • (303) 916-9755 Email: [email protected] NORTHERN NEVADA John Day, OR 97845 •( 541) 932-4860 Email: [email protected] Yvonne Shanto, (775) 741-9826 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTIFY both the Publisher and the Executive Secretary of any changes in Club Secretaries or Websites. MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB Give the gift of a new membership… to give the opportunity to someone to learn about and participate in the American Brittany Club. This membership campaign is really quite simple, we are asking every member to donate/sponsor a membership in the American Brittany Club. This “gifted” membership might be to a puppy purchaser, or a friend/acquaintance who has a Brittany. All of us encounter people who may just need a little encouragement to become members. This can work, but it is totally dependent upon your support. Please use the ABC application form in the back of the magazine to enroll a new member today. You may donate/sponsor multiple new memberships. The names of new members & ABC sponsors will be published in the magazine on a quarterly basis. THIS IS OUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 36 Listings Breeders Kennels At Stud Trainers & Handlers The below listings of Breeders, Kennels, At Stud and Trainers & Handlers does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. Persons contacting advertisers should determine for themselves which ones are most suitable.
Kennels
AJAX BRITTANYS CROSS CREEK BRITTANYS RENEGADE KENNELS Stud Service & Pups Barbara Pepin, DVM and Wayne Pepin Gary & Diana Kubitz John & Judy Marinelli • (248) 684-5010 502-548-4487 or 812-941-1716 21224 Waubascon Rd. 1710 Dunhill • Milford, MI 48381 Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 Battle Creek, MI 49017 • (269) 962-2363 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ajaxbrittanys.com 8-20 [email protected] 4-20 www.renegadebritts.com 8-20
BIRCH HILL BRITTANYS PINEY RUN KENNEL OTTER CREEK BRITTANYS Bob, Leslie, Brady, & Daniel Fleury Martha Greenlee Roger & Deb Meline, 3615 Norfork River Rd. 377 Pendleton Hill Rd. 2180 Hutcheson Rd. Jordan, AR 72519 • (870) 405-6614 N. Stonington, CT 06359 • (860) 535-1542 Baskerville, VA 23915 • (434) 774-2763 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ottercreekbrittanys.com 2-20 www.birchhillbrittanys.com 8-19 www.pineyrunkennel.com 2-20
At Stud *Denotes OFA certified and requires an OFA number or rating
2X National Gun Dog Champion NGDC GFC DC HOPE’S CHIEF OF CROSSCREEK OFA excellent, eye cert, elbows & patella cert 2X Winner Garmin Award 2016 and 2017 Magnum’s Masked Man Award 2015 W.E. Stevenson SR National Dual Award 2018 Wayne and Barbara Pepin, DVM 502-548-4487 or 812-941-1716 4-20
Trainers & Handlers F-field trial training & campaigning; G-gun dog training; A- train for amateur handlers; S-show handling; P-pups started
VIC CARRINGTON STEVE & MAGGIE CHANG PAUL & PEGGY DOIRON CARRINGTON KENNELS GODFATHER GUNDOGS HIDDEN VALLEY KENNELS Services: F, G, A, P Services: F, G, A, P Services: F, G, A, P 9009 Nix Rd., Tolar, TX 76476 • (254) 835-4010 42130 County Rd. 29, Elizabeth, CO 80107 7297 Jurupa Ave., Riverside, CA 92504 Email: [email protected] (303) 549-5168 • [email protected] (951) 688-1280 • FAX: (951) 688-7334 Email: [email protected] www.carringtonkennels.com 8-20 www.godfathergundogs.com 11-20 www.hiddenvalleykennels.com 11-19
DAVE MARSHALL • SARAH CONYNGHAM CENTERVILLE FARM KENNELS Services: F, G, A, P 15A Newberry Lane, Hope Valley, RI 02832 (401) 539-7189 [email protected] www.birddogschool.com 5-20
Ad Information Listings: Breeders, Kennels, At Stud, Trainers & Handlers are $60 per year for a standard ad (6 lines); $10 each additional line. To Renew Your Breeder, Kennel, At Stud, Trainer or Web Listing, call (417) 468-6250 Mon. - Thurs. Credit cards accepted. 37 UPCOMING REGIONAL FIELD TRIAL SCHEDULE Upcoming Regional Field Trial Schedule (w) - indicates Walking trial (#) - indicates additional date of weekend event * - includes Hour Gun Dog stake, ** - includes Hour All-Age stake *Cx - indicates Cancelled AKC Field Trials subject to AKC approval. Field Trial Dates Committee Chairman East Coast East Central Central Midwest West Coast Steve Ralph Bruce Conover Wade Haines Burton Wice Jim Crawford Larry Sandusky 651-303-0129 434-476-1453 740-927-7090 314-614-4160 281-469-2234 208-861-3952 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Date East Coast East Central Central Midwest West Coast
Nov 2-3 N. Virginia*Cx Bama Illinois*Cx Sooner(1) San Diego(w)
Nov 7-8 Dixieland Brittany Ch - Music City (Percy Priest WMA, LaVergne, TN)*Cx
Nov 9-10 Anthracite Music City*Cx Ozark*Cx Texas Coastal(8) Tarheel(w)*Cx Michigan(w) Midwest(7)** Tidewater(w)*Cx Nov 11-16 ABC Quail Classic (Sportsman's Association Inc., Grovespring, MO) - Host: Gr. St. Louis
Nov 16-17 Mid-Florida*Cx Georgia(14) Gr. St. Louis(16- Bluebonnet(15) Gr. Phoenix Niagara Frontier(w) 22)*Cx Nov 20-24 ABC National Specialty, Kay Rodgers Park, Expo center, 4400 Midland Boulevard, Fort Smith, AR Show Chair: Dawn Droel, Obedience & Rally Chair: Cindy Miller, Agility Co-Chair: Sue Drazek & Aimee Schilling ENTRIES CLOSE: , Superintendent: Roy Jones Nov 23-24 Nov 24 ABC Board of Directors meeting @ Kay Rodgers Park, Fort Smith, Arkansas Nov 25-Dec 3 ABC National All-Age Championships, Blue Mountain - J. Perry Mikles WDA, Booneville, Arkansas Nov 25-Nov 28: ABC National Amateur Championship Nov 29-Dec 3: ABC National Championship Entries Close: Tuesday, November 12 at 8:00 PM (CST), Chair: Kent Patterson, Secretary: Steve Ralph Dec 4 ABC Derby Invitational, Blue Mountain - J. Perry Mikles WDA, Booneville, Arkansas Nov 30-1 Georgia(w) Dec 5-13 ABC National Gun Dog Championships, Blue Mountain - J. Perry Mikles WDA, Booneville, Arkansas Dec 5-Dec 9: ABC National Gun Dog Championship Dec 10-Dec 13: ABC National Amateur Gun Dog Championship Entries Close: Monday, November 12 at 8:00 PM (CST), Chair: Bob Burchett, Secretary: Mike Poehler Dec 7-8 Dec 14-15 Ft. Worth(13)
38 Other Web Site Listings: The listing of Web Sites does not constitute an endorsement by the American Brittany Club. AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB: NATIONAL CLUBS/ASSOCIATIONS/RESCUE: AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB WEBSITE AMERICAN BRITTANY RESCUE • www.americanbrittanyrescue.org www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB • www.akc.org Webmaster, Steve Ralph • Email: [email protected] Search AKC Events: www.akc.org/events/search AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB FACEBOOK AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERY www.akccar.org www.facebook.com/americanbrittanyclub BIRD DOG FOUNDATION, INC. • www.birddogfoundation.com Chair, Robin Tomasi • Email: [email protected] BRITTANY FIELD TRIAL HALL OF FAME AMERICAN BRITTANY FOUNDATION www.brittanyfieldtrialhalloffame.com www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org/AmericanBrittanyFoundation NATIONAL ANIMAL INTEREST ALLIANCE AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB SPONSORS: www.naiaonline.org • www.naiatrust.org GARMIN • www.garmin.com ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ANIMALS • www.offa.org PURINA • www.purina.com AMATEUR FIELD TRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA • www.aftca.org PURINA PRO CLUB • www.purinaproclub.com AMERICAN FIELD • www.americanfield.com BREED INFORMATION: US SPORTSMAN’S ALLIANCE • www.ussportsmen.org BRITTANY BREED INFO • www.brittanybreed.info BRITTANY-L LIST: [email protected] BRITTANY PEDIGREE DATABASE • www.brittanydata.com Board of Directors listed with Regional Club Secretaries at the back of the magazine. Please notify both The American Brittany and the Executive Secretary of any changes in Club Secretaries.
NATIONAL OPEN NATIONAL OPEN GUN DOG CHAMPIONS 2007 Hit's for Pete's Sake 1995 FC Winchester of Hanging Jaze GUN DOG CHAMPION 2018 NGDC/GFC/DC Hopes Chief Of Crosscreek 2006 FC/AFC High Hopes Tar’s Dot Com 1994 FC Hybrittin’s Hot Pursuit 2017 GFC/FC/AFC Magnum High Velocity 2005 FC/AFC Bucks Hit The Road Jack 1993 FC/AFC Echo Valley Painted Lady 2016 FC Legacy's Pine Bandit 2004 FC Last Dixie Chick 1992 FC/AFC Jade’s Dirty Dick 2015 DC Hope's Chief of Crosscreek 2003 FC/AFC Baby Jane’s BB 1991 NGDC/FC/AFC Magnum’s Masked Man 2014 NGDC/FC/AFC High Hopes Dark Nite 2002 FC Coppertop’s Alderwitch 1990 FC Magnum’s Masked Man 2013 High Hopes Dark Nite 2001 FC/AFC Keystone’s Part of The Plan 1989 FC/AFC Perpetuators Misty Skye 2012 NGDC/FC/AFC Hits All Jack'D Up 2000 CH Hope’s Dandi Don 1988 NGDC/FC/AFC Jessen’s Lit’l Dab of Dude 2011 FC/AFC Hits All Jack'D Up 1999 NGDC/DC/AFC Winchester of Hanging Jaze 1987 FC/AFC Jessen’s Lit’l Dab of Dude 2010 FC/AFC Celebrations Two Of Hearts 1998 FC Sadie Fair Lady 1986 DC Bernie V CD 2009 NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn 1997 NGDC/FC/AFC JDZ Roc’s Ardent Boomer 1985 FC/AFC Stedi’s Bombin Banjo NGDC/GFC/DC Hopes Chief Of Crosscreek 2008 FC BJ's Blaz'n Daisy 1996 FC/AFC JDZ Roc’s Ardent Boomer NATIONAL AMATEUR NATIONAL AMATEUR GUN DOG CHAMPIONS 2008 DC/AFC Triumphant's To Hot To Handle, JH GUN DOG CHAMPION 2018 FC/AFC Spring Hill's Red Hot Performance 2007 NAGDC/FC/AFC Clyde's DoubleTrouble 2017 NGDC/DC/AFC High Hopes Dark Nite 2006 FC/AFC High Hope’s Fly by Nite 2016 FC/AFC High Hopes Little Ann 2005 FC Clyde’s Double Trouble 2015 DC/AFC Hipoint's Summer Time 2004 NAGDC/DC/AFC Calistar Del Prado 2014 FC/AFC Suemac's Sky King 2003 DC/AFC Calistar Del Prado 2013 FC/AFC Spring Hill's Hot Wheels 2002 Little Guy Levi 2012 FC/AFC ANJ's Amazing Grace 2011 FC Foster's Buddy II 2010 FC/AFC Jazz's Sweetest Little Secret FC/AFC Spring Hill's Red Hot Performance 2009 FC/AFC Peter Gunn NATIONAL SPECIALTY BEST OF BREEDS 1993 CH Chesabrit’s Code of The West 1967 Elcon’s Shotgun Smoke 2018 GCHP Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery When Wet JH 1992 CH Jordean All Kiddin’ Aside 1966 CH Sam’s Son Buckshot CD 2017 GCH Dream Hi's Don't Hate The Player Hate The Game 1991 CH Jordean All Kiddin’ Aside 1965 CH Sam’s Son Buckshot CD 2016 GCH/CH Dogwood Hollow Bengal Zero Zero 1990 CH Chesabrit’s Code of The West 1964 CH Chief of Appanoose 2015 GCH/CH Sovereigns Chasing Legends 1989 CH Hope’s Gunsmoke Blue 1963 CH Juchoir’s Tuffy NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2014 GCH Dream His Don't Hate The Player Hate The Game 1988 CH Jen-Mars Carosel Jolly Jester 1962 CH Juchoir’s Tuffy 2013 GCH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome 1987 CH Prince Valiant’s Spring A’Rival CDX/TD 1961 CH Bonnie Kay’s Ricki’s Image BEST OF BREED 2012 CH Rainbow Splash's Ruggedly Handsome 1986 CH Woodstock’s Lady Valentine 1960 CH Bonnie Kay’s Ricki’s Image 2011 CH Sanbar's Ride The Winds 1985 CH Le Duc Cimmaron Storm Cloud 1959 CH Bonnie Kay’s Ricki’s Image 2010 GCH Willowick Talltean 1984 CH Twin Oaks Vantage Point 1958 DC Dingo’s Little Mike 2009 DC Country Road’s Rough Rider 1983 CH Dee’s Picante Pepper of JB 1957 CH Harvre des Bois Henri 2008 DC/AFC Jayhawker Tequila With A Twist 1982 CH Do-Well’s JB Jason 1956 CH Avono Corky 2007 CH Sanbar's Call When Readi 1981 CH Do-Well’s JB Jason 1955 CH Tigre Par Le Tigre L’Argoat 2006 CH Magic Major Player JH 1980 CH Greenfield Le Duc De Cannelle 1954 CH Do-Car’s Flashy Showman 2005 CH Jordean Your Wildest Dreams 1979 FC Hi Ace 1953 CH Avono Corky 2004 CH Jordean Your Wildest Dreams 1978 CH Jacque’s Prince Valiant 1952 CH Amos of Edough 2003 CH Sanbar’s Curtain Call 1977 CH Romar’s Sweet Whiskey Man 1951 CH Bucaneer de Klemanor GCHP 2002 CH Jordean A Night To Remember 1976 CH Jacque’s Prince Valiant 1950 CH Bucaneer de Klemanor Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery 2001 CH Magic Sir-ly You Jest 1975 CH Greenfield’s Mister Mark 1949 Tudor de Roc Hellou 2000 CH Magic Sir-ly You Jest 1974 DC Suzabob’s Hedgerow Happy 1948 CH Avono Happy When Wet JH 1999 CH Jordean Up All Night 1973 CH Credence Skoshi 1947 Retta of Avono 1998 CH Jordean All Kiddin’ Aside 1972 Mechant of Breton’s Lightning 1946 CH Avono Happy 1997 CH Jordean I Kid You Not 1971 CH Sequani’s Dana MacDuff 1945 CH Patrice de Sharvogue 1996 CH N-Vee’s Touch of Romance 1970 DC Pacolet Cheyenne Sam 1944 CH Patrice de Sharvogue 1995 CH Jordean All Kiddin’ Aside 1969 DC Suzabob’s Hedgerow Happy 1943 Patrice de Sharvogue 1994 CH Jordean All Kiddin’ Aside 1968 CH Bonnie Kay’s Duke of Sequani NATIONAL OBEDIENCE NATIONAL HIGH IN TRIAL WINNERS 2006 CH/OTCH Chilcote's Credit Check, UDX, AX, AXJ, JH 1993 Little Egypt Catapult Cathy, CDX, SH HIGH IN TRIAL 2018 CH RJ'S Sir William The Intrepid Bear 2005 DC Lafayette Border Baron, UDX2, MH 1992 Little Egypt Catapult Cathy, CDX, SH 2017 FarOut Field's Noble Nellie Rose UDX3 OM4 BN GN GO RA JHA 2004 CH/OTCH Chilcote's Credit Check, UDX, AX, AXJ, JH 1991 K IX Rebel Riot, UD 2016 GCH Hope's Exceeding The Speed Limit, UD 2003 CH Lafayette Border Baron, UD, JH 1990 CH Lafayette Texas Trooper, UDT 2015 GCH Hope's Exceeding The Speed Limit, CDX 2002 CH Chilcote's Credit Check, CD, JH, NA, NAJ 1989 Little Egypt Catapult Cathy 2014 Jayhawkers Lucky Jack UDX5 OM8 2001 Voyageur's Brtpatch Rifleman, CD, JH, NA 1988 CH Prince Valiant's Spring A'Rival, UDT 2013 Jayhawker’s Lucky Jack UDX4 OMG5 2000 Voyageur's Brtpatch Rifleman, CD, JH 1987 Lafayette Texas Trooper 2012 OTCH Lane's End Fortune UDX 9, OGM, AX, AXJ 1999 Dusty The Brittany, CD, AX, AXJ 1986 CH/OTCH/AFC Lafayette King Trooper, UDT 2011 Jayhawker's Lucky Jack UDX 1998 Jozan's Mystic Mirage, CDX 1985 CH/OTCH/AFC Lafayette King Trooper, UDT 2010 Jayhawker's Lucky Jack UD 1997 CH Chilcote's Credit Earned, UD, TDX 1984 CH/OTCH/AFC Lafayette King Trooper 2009 CH Rao Nothin But Blue Skies 1996 CH Barkalarm Bonfire D'Labrinth, CDX 1983 OTCH Lafayette King Trooper 2008 OTCH Lane's End Fortune, UDX, AX, AXJ 1995 Chilcote's Credit Earned, TD 1982 Dark Sky, CD CH RJ'S Sir William The Intrepid Bear 2007 Lane's End Fortune, UDX, AX, AXJ 1994 Lafayette Britannia Rose 1981 CH/OTCH Turner's Crossroad Samantha
39 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB The America n Brittany Club, Inc. is a member club of the American Kennel Club and is the recognized breed sponsor by the American Field.
The Club is composed of many Regional Clubs located from coast to coast. Most hold a licensed AKC field trial for championship points in the spring and fall seasons. Many hold a specialty (conformation) show and hunting tests. The Regional Clubs hold meetings to discuss mutual problems, fun trials, training sessions and other events of interest to their members.
BECOMING A MEMBER: Full membership in one of the Regional Clubs carries an automatic membership in the American Brittany Club and will entitle you to the monthly magazine, The American Brittany. Associate Membership is available if person is a Full member of a Regional Club or immediate family member of a Full member. Full Membership cost is $50.00 per year and $5.00 per year for each Associate Member. Regional Clubs may charge higher dues. You may apply to join the Regional Club located nearest to you, or if there is none in your area, you may become a Member-at-Large of the American Brittany Club. Joining a Regional Club will afford you with the most opportunities for interaction with other Brittany owners.
GIVE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP: We are asking members to give a gift membership to a puppy purchaser, a friend or acquaintance who has a Brittany. All of us encounter people who may just need a little encouragement to become members.
Pay online with Credit Card or PayPal www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org/ABCMembership_Individual.htm
Pay by Check through US Mail Please send this application with payment to: The American Brittany Club, P.O. Box 503, Orefield, PA 18069
Membership Type: Full Membership (includes monthly magazine) Associate Membership
Action: New Membership Renew Membership Gift Membership
Please choose from one of the following: This application is to apply for membership in the ______regional club, (A complete list of regional clubs can be found on the ABC website www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org then select "Find a Regional Club") This application is to apply for membership in a regional club, but I do not know the nearest club. Please assign a club based on my address.
This application is to be a member-at-large of the American Brittany Club. This application is a Gift Membership for: (Please type or print) Name: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Address: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip ______Country ______Please type, print or put your mailing label below: Name: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Address: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip ______Country ______
Interests, please check all that apply: Field Trials Conformation Hunt Tests Hunting Obedience Agility Other ______
Magazine option (for Full Membership): I do NOT want to receive the monthly magazine with my membership
Specify Payment Amount: Full Membership 1 Yr/$50 2 Yr/$100 3 Yr/$150 Associate Membership 1 Yr/$5 2 Yr/$10 3 Yr/$15 Specify Payment Type: Check Enclosed Cash Enclosed On-Line Membership Renewals: www.theamericanbrittanyclub.org/ABCMembership_Individual.htm
Send this application with Check payable to: The American Brittany Club, Inc. Deb Rudert, Membership Data Chair, PO Box 503, Orefield, PA 18069 *To pay by credit card you may call 610-248-2394. Send email inquiries to [email protected]
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CALIFORNIA BRITTANY CLUB AND SAN DIEGO BRITTANY CLUB HOSTS OF AMERICAN BRITTANY CLUB 2019 SUMMER SPECIALTY WISH TO CONGRATULATE
GCH RIVER RUN SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER JH OWNERS: GAIL EASTER and JOEL DANNEWITZ ON THEIR BEST OF BREED WIN! With over 68 great Brittanys in attendance, Judge Virginia Murray had her work cut out for her. Congratulations to all the WINNERS at this year’s showcase event! Thank you to all our sponsors, Purina and trophy support donors.
Holman Kennels would like to Congratulate the 2019 National Championship Qualified Dogs FC Gun Creek Gangster Owners: Ed & Donna Janulis High Hopes Jac’s Original Spice Owners: Kathy Gulembo & Cindy Cropek Black Creek U-Haul Owner: Larry Holman Ace’s One Eyed Jack Owners: Ed & Donna Janulis
Congratulations to Grand Junction Jake Owner: Dick Pulliam on his induction to the American Brittany Hall of Fame! We would also like to thank all of our customers and clients for their continued support! PUPPIES AVAILABLE
Chad Holman 14043 Ewing Rd. • Whittington, Illinois 62897 Phone: (618) 629-2175