® Today’s Breeder A Nestlé Purina Publication Dedicated to the Needs of Canine Enthusiasts Issue 73 BREEDER PROFILE Pine Shadows Kennel Sunup’s Kennels Warming Up Winter Learning the Ropes Rare Breeds at Purina Farms I especially enjoyed your article Edelweiss-registered dogs have “The Heyday of St. Louis Dog Shows” competed in conformation since the in Issue 72. The Saint Bernard pic- kennel began in 1894. tured winning Best in Show at the Thank you for bringing back mem- 1949 Mississippi Valley Kennel Club ories from our past. Dog Show is CH Gero-Oenz V. Edel - Kathy Knoles weiss, owned and han- Edelweiss Kennels dled by Frank Fleischli, Springfield, IL the second-generation Pro Club members Suzy and Chris owner of Edelweiss Ken - I loved reading about David Holleran feed their Bulldogs, nels. This dog won three Fitzpatrick and the Peke “Malachy” Michelle Gainsley poses her Pekingese, H.T. “Sassy,” above, and “Punkin’,” Bests in Show and the in Issue 72 of Today’s Breeder. I also Purina Pro Plan dog food. feed Purina Pro Plan to my Peke, H.T. Satin Doll, after going Best of Winners at the National Specialty before 2010 Pekingese Club of America National Satin Doll, or “Dolly.” In October, Thank you, Purina, for being blinded in a BB Specialty. “Dolly” also went Best of Opposite Sex. Dolly went Winners Bitch, Best of making Purina Pro Plan gun accident. Winners and Best of Opposite Sex I have been told by other exhibitors dog food. We are Walkin’ I am Frank’s grand- at the Pekingese National in New how wonderful Dolly’s coat is. Blues Bulldogs, and all our dogs do daughter, the fourth generation of Orleans under judge Jean Fournier. I cannot sing enough praises quite well on Pro Plan. We’d like to Edelweiss Kennels. The fifth generation I bought Dolly last year when she about Purina dog foods. In the past introduce you to two of our Bull- of “Edelweiss” currently is showing was 4 months old. I started feeding I have tried about every brand of dogs. The first, “Punkin’,” is shown in the Junior ring with Ms. Amy Beard. her Pro Plan Toy Breed Puppy and dog food on the market. All I know in her Grinch outfit. We assist with Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice is that Purina Pro Plan keeps my Northern California Bulldog Rescue, Canned Entrée. When she was 1 dogs in top shape! which is how we got her. Punkin’, year old, I switched her to the Pro Michelle Gainsley who was left to die in California’s Plan Adult Toy Breed and Pro Plan Cedarcrest Pekingese Central Valley, now lives happily at New Brighton, MN Adult Salmon & Rice Canned Entrée. our house. “Sassy,” whom we bred, is in serious agility training. She has the We enjoy hearing from our Pro Club members about their dogs. Please send your perfect temperament for this sport. letters and photos, along with any questions or requests for information, to: Thanks again, Purina, for making Today’s Breeder, c/o Editor, Nestlé Purina PetCare Com pany, 2T Checkerboard Square, St. Louis, MO 63164 or via e-mail at today’[email protected]. Today’s such a great dog food. The Saint Bernard, CH Gero-Oenz V. Edelweiss, Breederretains the right to edit and publish letters, including names and addresses, Suzy and Chris Holleran was pictured in Today’s Breeder, Issue 72, and photos, to a worldwide audience. Walkin’ Blues Bulldogs winning Best in Show at the Mississippi Santa Rosa, CA Valley Kennel Club show in 1949. Today’s Breeder Advisory Board Connie Wagner, Senior Manager, Bob West, Director, Sporting, Ann Balotti, Area Manager, Midwest Adam Williams, Senior Communications Conformation, and Breeder, Dalmatians Breeder-Enthusiast Group Specialist, Pet Influential Communications Steve Crimmins, Vice President Marci Sale, Area Manager, East, and of Marketing, Pet Foods Michael Allway, Manager, Breeder-Enthusiast Rod L. 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Steve Remspecher, Director of Marketing, Breeder, Border Collies Carol Grossman, Area Manager, West, Barbara Fawver, Manager, Pet Influential Sporting, Breeder-Enthusiast Group, and and Breeder, Great Danes, Rottweilers Communications, Editor, Today’s Breeder Breeder, German Shorthaired Pointers and Dachshunds magazine, and Breeder, Brace Beagles 2 ISSUE 73 ® PURINAToday’s Breeder A Nestlé Purina Publication Dedicated to the Needs of Canine Enthusiasts Issue 73 If you have moved or changed your name, please let us know by calling 1-877-776- THE PINE SHADOWS IMPRINT 2582 or write us at: Purina Pro Club, 1400 4 South Highway Drive, Fenton MO 63099. Mark and Sophie Haglin have built a successful ANY QUESTIONS? English Springer Spaniel breeding and training When you have questions about Purina program at their Pine Shadows Kennel in Brainerd, Pro Club rebates or Starter Kits, please call 1-877-776-2582 between 7 a.m. and Minn. A scientific selection index to assess traits 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday (hol- and a socialization process, known as imprinting, idays excluded). are the foundation that brings clients back for a Today’s Breeder is not responsible for unsolicited submissions, manuscripts, third generation of dogs. The Haglins’ greatest photographs, and other submitted material. satisfaction is teaching a dog and owner together. Submissions will not be returned. Sub mis - sion constitutes permission for Today’s Breeder, at its sole discretion, to use the 12 WARMING UP WINTER submitted materials, in whole or in part, without compensation. For reasons of Winter weather presents challenges for kennel space and editorial content, Today’s owners to ensure dogs are warm and comfortable. Breeder reserves the right to delete or alter any solicited or unsolicited information, or Experienced owners tell how they winterize their part of, that is submitted or received for con- kennels to protect against the elements. Covered out- sideration for inclusion in this publication. door runs, gas and wood heating systems, gravel Today’s Breeder is sent as a courtesy to exercise yards and even indoor treadmills help make members of the Purina Pro Club. Extra copies are available for $2.95 each. Make winter less unbearable. your check or money order payable to Today’s Breeder and send to: Today’s Breeder, c/o Editor, Nestlé Purina PetCare 20 SUNUP’S CALL OF THE HOUNDS Company, 2T Checkerboard Square, Sue Whaley, a successful professional all-breed St. Louis, MO 63164. handler, fell in love with English Foxhounds 35 Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.,Vevey, Switzerland. years ago and began to pursue their English roots. Five Best in Show winners from four litters bred © 2010 Nestlé Purina PetCare Company at her Sunup’s Kennels in Brandywine, Md., stand out as an extraordinary accomplishment. 20 12 28 LEARNING THE ROPES Some of those lucky enough to have had a mentor help them get started in a competitive dog sport share their stories. Not only have these mentors opened doors and offered advice, they have saved newcomers heartache by teaching them valuable lessons. They also have become good friends, sharing a passion for their dogs and their sports. Regular Departments 2 The Readers’ Page 26 News to Use 10 Purina Farms 34 Breed Snapshot 18 From the Field 36 Circle of Champions On Our Cover FC/AFC Pine Shadows Wallace II, a 5-year-old male English Springer Spaniel bred and owned by Mark and Sophie Haglin of Pine Shadows Kennel in Brainerd, Minn., and handled by Morgan Haglin. Cover photo by Adam Williams. See story on page 4. TODAY’S BREEDER 3 BREEDER PROFILE The Pine Shadows ImprintSTORY AND PHOTOS BY ADAM WILLIAMS t the edge of a switch Whether being mas- grass field glistening saged from ears to tail or with dew, a 10-week- cradled on his back, the old English Springer puppy’s demeanor does not Spaniel bounds to and change. Bred by Sophie Afro. Sophie Haglin picks up the puppy like and Mark Haglin at the a child, her hands around his upper torso, Pine Shadows Kennel in allowing his hind legs to dangle in the Brainerd, Minn., the dog is Minnesota sunshine and breeze. The lim- used to daily hands-on treat- ber, young springer trusts his handler's Clockwise from top: Sophie Haglin, left, and Joan Peterson socialize puppies using ment, as are all springers raised here.