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Official Publication of the Havana Silk Dog Association of America Winter 2018 The Official Publication of the Havana Silk Dog Association of America “At its height, between the second and 14th centuries, the Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean. For centuries ideas, objects, and people traveled along the Silk Road, making it one of the most fluid and broad arenas of exchange the world has ever known, as well as a major conduit of culture and civilization.” is the official publication of the Havana Silk Dog Association of America. The Silk Road is mailed out to all paid members, and for now is published three times per year. The articles printed in this magazine are to inform those interested in Havana Silk Dogs and to provide information to all members regarding club business. The Board of the HSDAA shall be Manuscripts and advertising are welcomed and will be printed and edited at the comprised of the officers elected direction of the Editor, acting on behalf of the HSDAA. Neither the Editor nor the for a two (2) year term and five (5) HSDAA is responsible for the contents of any advertisements or manuscripts, nor for other persons, all of whom shall be members in good standing and all any claims made therein. All rights reserved. This magazine may not be reproduced in of whom shall be elected for four whole, or part, without the written permission from the Editor. (4) year terms. Editor Colleen C. Eagle ([email protected]) The at large Directors shall serve Editor Emeritus Barb Theisen ([email protected]) staggered terms, with two (2) of Publisher/Copy Editor Dionne Franklin ([email protected]) the directors positions selected in Designer Serelda Elliot ([email protected]) the bi-annual election. Three (3) at Medical Editor Erin Mayfield ([email protected]) large Directors will be selected in Veterinary Consultant Steve Escobar, DVM (Springfield Veterinary Center, the following bi-annual election. Glen Allen, VA) General management of the Club’s Proofreader Maikwe Parsons ([email protected]) affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors. The Board of Change of address should be sent to Gloria Sharrar at [email protected] Directors may conduct its business Manuscript and Advertisement Advertising Prices— by mail, email, FAX or conference Deadlines Color Ads call. (Article IV. Section I) March 1 (Spring/Summer Issue) Front Cover $160 July 1 (Summer/Fall Issue) Back Cover $140 OFFICERS October 31 (Winter/Holiday Issue) Full page $105 President Half page $65 Mary O’Day Quarter page $25 Vice President Annual Advertising Subscription Rates Dionne Franklin • Full page ad—$275 per year (a savings of $40 over three issues) Recording Secretary • Half page ad—$175 per year (a savings of $20 over three issues) Gloria Sharrar • Quarter page ad—$60 per year (a savings of $15 over three issues) Corresponding Secretary Ad Copy Renee Kuharski You can choose to use the same ad for all three issues or submit a different ad for Treasurer one or every issue. Help support our beautiful breed magazine by committing to Sharon Martin an annual ad in the Silk Road. If you need help creating your ad, contact Designer Serelda Elliot. Breed Recognition Liaison Helen Conticchio Ad Payments Payments can be mailed to Sharon Martin, PO Box 246, Loris, SC 29569. For online Directors at large payment, go to www.paypal.com and choose [email protected] as the Susan Cunningham Ferguson Frank Conticchio payment recipient. Please specify in the comment box what you’re sending the Suzanne LaCosse money for. Please pay promptly. Thank you, Editor Barb Theisen Deb Ezzell Advertisers This Issue HSDAA reserves the right to edit the articles DeLanzo 10 Kasner 26, 43 Mulligan 9 printed in the Silk Road. Furthermore, the Eagle 5 Kellas 6 O’Day 8, 27, 68 opinions stated in the Silk Road, either expressed or implied, do not necessarily Ezzell 17 Kuharski 4 Spence 7 reflect those of the Havana Silk Dog Feiner 9 LaCosse 35 Theisen 19 Association of America. Ferguson 11 Lanigan 9 Wittenberg 42 Franklin 39 Martin 18 ©2018 Havana Silk Dog Association of America Gunter 21 Michels 21 2 Inside Treasurer’s Report From Mary M. O’Day, HSDAA President Havana Silk Dog Association of America 12 Profit & Loss Statement 13 From the Editor: ‘Tis the Season of Gorgeous Silks January 1 through October 22, 2018 14 Honoring Our Grand Champions by Renee Kuharski Ordinary Income/Expense 18 Brucellosis—What Dog Owners Need to Know Income by Dr. Erin Mayfield Catalog Ads 231.79 Donations 1,701.65 22 Tips for Taking One-and-Done “Soaps” Interest Income 0.03 by Colleen Eagle Membership Dues 4,550.31 24 Night and Day: Showing in AKC Versus HSDAA Merchandise 216.27 by Dionne Franklin Miscellaneous Revenues 10.97 Registration Fees 178.10 28 Germy Pet Items and Tips for Selecting Dog Toys by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Show Entries 1,567.38 Show Event Functions 1,077.97 30 Silk Tale: Lola Achieves Nose Work Titles Silk Road Ads 1,149.94 by Pauline Michels Total Income $10,684.41 31 Doggy Words Expense by Colleen Eagle Bank Service Charges 0.00 32 Charlotte’s First Year Business Licenses and Permits 25.00 by Susan Gunter Insurance Expense 741.31 Miscellaneous Expenses 123.95 34 So you’re thinking of having a “show” dog? Office Expenses 154.92 by Susan Gunter Postage and Delivery 1,288.70 36 Morgan, the Funny “No Treat—No Sit” Diva Printing 1,554.69 by Lanney and Linda Hurley Professional Fees 600.00 37 The “Locals”: HSD Playdate Show Event Expenses 2,160.94 by Fran Strauss Silk Road Preparation 3,000.00 Silk Road Purchase 1,188.33 38 Review: Infectious Disease in Dogs in Group Settings Total Expense $10,837.84 by Dr. Erin Mayfield Net Ordinary Income –153.43 40 Adventures with Pip: A Dog for All Seasons Net Income $–153.43 by Laura Erickson Grooming Table Correction: In the Treasurer’s Report published in the Summer 41 2018 Silk Road, a line item listing “Show Entries” was erroneously Havana Silk Dog Lovers Facebook Group: Update included under Income. We regret the error. by Fran Strauss 42 2019 HSDAA Photo Contest by Cindy Lanigan On the Cover 44 Eleven Years in Virginia Beach, 2008–2018 We are so honored to have our very special by Dionne Franklin girl, DGCH Hurricane Ridge’s Tyburn 48 The 2018 National Specialty Woods Ms. G (Genny), to be chosen as the by Barbara Theisen National Specialty BISS winner this year Mary O’Day and Helen Conticchio Receive First out of a stunning lineup of dogs. Genny HSDAA Doc Baldwin Cardinal Awards by Suzanne LaCosse continues to amaze us with her show Honoring Doc’s Memory Through the Cardinal Award career but is most of all our treasured and by Cathy Foldesi loyal companion. Mary O’Day and Peter Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Kalis revere this little girl who has made by Mary O’Day their lives ever more special by her presence. 2018 National Specialty Show Fund-Raising Auctions CompBGCH Kailani’s Mountain Mist by Canute Wendt (Misty) is owned and loved by Cindy and Canine Good Citizen Award at the National by Cathy Foldesi Steve Lanigan. When not at a show, Misty loves to run around in the back yard with HSDAA NEWS her brother Stormy and go on golf cart and 2 4 boat rides. She is a happy girl that brings us OFFICERS SECRETARY’S REPORT a lot of joy. ADVERTISING INFO 10 3 NEW AWARDS TREASURER’S REPORT 47 2019 HSDAA SHOWS 3 HSDAA Secretary’s Report Minutes of the HSDAA Annual Membership Meeting costs for Silk Road production and decreasing revenue from November 2, 2018 membership dues. The shortfall in revenue has resulted in membership dues covering only 2 issues of the Silk Road Editor’s note: The following minutes have been approved and no other expenses. by the HSDAA Board of Directors, and in compliance with The board asked for member feedback and email responses Virginia State Corporation law, may not be modified without were directed to Mary, as follows: Go to two issues (6); Raise subsequent review and approval by the approving Board. dues and go to two issues (8); Raise dues (8). Majority of Accordingly, they are being printed “as-is.” people who answered questions wanted to reduce the Silk The Annual Membership Meeting of the HSDAA was held Road to 2 issues; 14 of 22 who responded wanted to go to on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Wyndham Oceanfront 2 issues. A majority also wanted to raise dues (16 of 22). Hotel in Virginia Beach, with the President, Mary O’Day, Mary offered to read responses verbatim. Instead, there was and Recording Secretary, Gloria Sharrar, in attendance. The a discussion on the merit of raising dues for the first time meeting was called to order by the President at 7:08 p.m. since the inception of the club, and there was favorable support for doing so. Frank Conticchio proceeded to make a A roll call was taken by the Secretary and it was determined motion to raise dues to $50 single, and $55 household. The that a quorum of Regular members (19) was present for the motion was amended to $50 single and $60 household. The meeting. amended motion was passed, and the dues increase of $50 Minutes of the 2017 Annual Membership Meeting single and $60 household will be effective for the member- Mary O’Day moved to dispense with the reading of the ship year 2019.