President’s Message - NEAA · [email protected] Canine Health & Research Susan Goss, DVM – Chair-man [email protected] Pat Viken – Board Liaison [email protected]

Norwegian Elkhound Associa on of American, Inc. March — April 2012

This NeNews le er dead line came before the Na-

onal, so I’m hoping everyone will be able to “Set

Sail” for San Diego to help NEAA celebrate our 75th

Anniversary. NEAA’s Show Commi ee has spent

the past two years trying to make this an event we

all will remember. Please take the me to thank

them.

The Board and the Show Commi ee has tried to in-

corporate, into this Na onal, something for every-

one: Judges Educa on, a Breeders seminar, an eye

clinic, and a clinic on what OFA is doing to help pro-

mote the health of the Norwegian Elkhound, and

some free me so we can all visit, or go see the

wonderful sights that are in the San Diego area.

A er the Na onal I would like for all par cipants to

share some of their experiences with the Board, and

the NeNews. This way the people that were unable

to a end can share in the experience. A er all, we

are all family.

I would like to thank Ray Beathard, Diane Coleman,

and Sharin Graves for the past three years of devo-

on they have given to this wonderful organiza on,

NEAA. These are the people that are the backbone

of any club and I do so appreciate all their efforts.

THANK YOU.

Pack your bags, tell your boss you are going to be

gone, and lets “Set Sail” for sunny California.

See you soon,

Vicky Zumwalt

NEAA President

President’s Message

HAVE YOU SOLD A PUPPY LATELY? In order to encourage new puppy buyers to join the NEAA, the Board has authorized new owners of Norwegian Elkhound puppies to be entitled to two (2) complimentary issues of the NE News. If you sell a puppy to a non-NEAA member, certainly encourage them to join the NEAA. And as a little incentive, simply submit their name and e-mail address as a new puppy buyer to Mary Jo Benedetti at [email protected], and Mary Jo will enable the new owners to receive the complimentary issues of the NE News at no charge.

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President

Vicky Zumwalt 19136 West Melvin Street

Buckeye, AZ 85326 (623) 853-0356

[email protected]

Vice President Ron Peters

839 Parkway North Road Mill Spring, NC 28756

(828) 625-8820 [email protected]

Recording Secretary Margaret Williamson

P.O. Box 932 Imperial Beach, CA 91933


Corresponding Secretary

Pat Viken 876 West Army Trail Road

Addison, IL 60101 (630) 628-1607

[email protected]

Treasurer Beverly Evans

530 Chapel Lane Egan, MN 55121 (651) 454-4696

[email protected]

NEAA Delegate to the AKC Margaret Mott P.O. Box 738

Livingston Manor, NY 12758 (845) 439-4762

[email protected]

Director Bill Totten

1137 Lick Mountain Drive Vinton, VA 24179

(540) 890-4492 (home) (540) 314-8693 (cell)

[email protected]

Director Mary Jo Benedetti 6 Pinewood Terrace

Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 364-4937

[email protected]

Director Robert Indeglia

PO Box 568 Narragansett, RI 02882


2011-2012 NEAA OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

The mission of the Norwegian Elkhound Associa on of America, Inc. is to maintain

the integrity of the Norwegian Elkhound breed as the hun ng dog of moose in

Norway in the following ways:

To provide those people who breed Norwegian Elkhounds with the

knowledge to do so in a quality manner

To see the con nuous improvement of the breed by adhering to the breed

standard created by the Associa on with the approval of the American

Kennel Club

To oversee the regional clubs in promo ng and protec ng the breed and

to assist these clubs in their missions and educa onal pursuits

To develop, promote, and disseminate educa onal informa on regarding

the Norwegian Elkhound

To sponsor na onal events to monitor the progress of the breed and to

demonstrate its versa lity

To ac vely contribute to the study and eradica on of diseases and heredi-

tary defects that affect the Norwegian Elkhound

(approved May 2, 2000)

NEAA Mission Statement

Norwegian Elkhound News is published six mes annually by the Norwegian Elkhound Associ-a on of America, Inc. (NEAA).

Membership applica ons, address correc ons, and newsle er back issues (1985 through cur‐rent issue) are available through the NEAA Corresponding Secretary. Back issues are $7.50 each. Make check payable to NEAA, Inc.

Annual dues ($25 for individuals, $35 for families) are payable to NEAA, Inc. between July 1st and September 30th. Remit checks in U.S. funds to the NEAA Treasurer.

Original wri en material published in the Norwegian Elkhound News may be reprinted with-out permission, unless otherwise stated, provided due credit is given. Artwork cannot be used unless wri en permission is obtained. Ar cles are printed over the signature of the author and are not necessarily the opinion of the NEAA. All ar cles, including editorials, le ers, and book reviews, represent the opinions of the authors and do not reflect the opinion of the NE-AA, including its officers, directors, and newsle er editor, unless this is clearly specified.

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AKC Breed Promotion Leslie Trapnell

[email protected]

AKC Gazette Columnist Dr. Nina Ross

[email protected]

Bookstore Marlene Oliver

[email protected]

Canine Health & Research Susan Goss, DVM – Chair-

man [email protected]

Pat Viken – Board Liaison [email protected]

Leslie Forrest [email protected]

Cathy Chase [email protected]

Lisa DuPre Bob Indeglia

Education Ron Peters – Chairman

Betsy Vaturro [email protected]

Kathy Ellis, DVM Ed Hall, AKC judge [email protected]

Historians East: Laura Hall Lewis

[email protected] West: Dee Queen

[email protected]

Legislation Amy Peterson

[email protected]

Local Clubs’ Advisory Council

CNEA: Robin Rhoden GCNEC: Kathy Ausse GMNEA: Barbara Drake GSNEC: Pam Johnson NEAM: Karen Elvin NEANC: Dee Queen NEASC: Mary Albee NECGH: Dorothy Wallace NECPV: Pam Johnson NECSM: Diane Coleman NEINEA: Leslie Forest NEMA: Laura Lewis PSNEA: Virginia Sawyer SSNEC: Wayne Sheldon

National Futurity/Maturity Marlene Schlichtig

[email protected]

2014 Specialty Judges Selection

Toni Welkes [email protected]

Lisa DuPre Sharin Graves

Bill Totten Pat Viken

NEAA Awards Marlene Oliver

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor Claudia Zajicek Holst

[email protected]

2012 A. Wells & C.S. Peck Award

Sharin Graves [email protected]

Bonnie Turner [email protected]

Cam La Bree [email protected]

Pedigree Database Paul Woito quiquenelk-

[email protected]

Performance Tracy Loraine Smith [email protected]

Rescue

Sally Spear

2012 Ed Schlesinger Out-standing Service Award

Bill Totten [email protected]

Bonnie Turner Betsy Vaturro

Statistics Agility: Cheryl Cramer [email protected]

Conformation: Marlene Oliver

[email protected]

Junior Showmanship: Laura Lewis

[email protected]

Obedience/Tracking: Renee Schmidt

[email protected] Rally: Dominique Mercurio

[email protected] Versatility: Kari Olson [email protected]

Sunshine Kari Olson

[email protected]

2011 Susan D. Phillips Awards

Top Producing Bitch: Kim Chisholm

[email protected] Top Winning:

Statistics Committee

WEB Coordinator:

Mary Jo Benedetti [email protected]

Web Master: Tracy Guilbeau

[email protected]

Yearbook Lori Machacek

[email protected] Bob Machacek

[email protected] Leslie Forrest

[email protected]

2011-2012 NEAA STANDING COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY COUNCILS

President’s Message 1

Have You Sold A Puppy Lately? 1

NEAA Officers & Directors 2

NEAA Committees 3

CH&R—New CHIC Requirements 4

Membership 5

Sunshine Committee Report 5

Report from your AKC Delegate 6

Updates from the 2012 National 8

NEANC Specialty 8

Riverwind Windy Cove Midnight Cowboy 9

CH&R—Selection of Breeding Stock 10

Annual Registration Statistics 10

A Blast From The Past 11

CH Kamgaard Kutting Edge 12

Powdermill Remember Me 13

What to do if AC comes knocking 15

Education Opportunity 17

NEAA Agility—2011 Final Statistics 18

NEAA Annual Meeting Notice 20

CedarBend Elkhound Family 21

NEAA Rally Statistics 22

NEAA Conformation Statistics 24

NEAA Specialty Judges Selection 25

NEAA Obedience—2011 Final 26

NEAA Board Mtg Minutes—March 27

Calling All Canine Heroes 29

Helpful Tips—Have Dog Will Travel 30

NEAA Illustrated Guide 31

Tip—Don’t Overheat Your Dog 33

Camino Books, Inc. 34

Breeders Directory 35

In This Issue ...

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The 2012 Na onal Specialty is almost here. Can you feel the excitement

in the air? Please share your thoughts and impressions of the 75th Na-

onal Specialty with the NE News.

The next deadline of the NE News is June 1, 2012.

Good luck to all par cipants.

Claudia

FromTheEditor

Canine Health & Research

NEW CHIC REQUIREMENTS: On the recommendation of the CH&R committee, the board has approved changes to the CHIC requirements for Norwegian Elk-hounds. These are based on study of the requirements for other breeds, many with more health issues than Elkhounds; on the appropriateness, sensitivity, specificity, and availability of testing; and on the goal of enrolling as many dogs as possible, with all initial testing able to be completed by 2 years of age. REQUIRED: Hip evaluation: OFA evaluation at 2 years or older OR OVC evaluation at 18 months or older OR PennHIP evaluation at 6 month or older Eye examination CERF exam at 2 years, and every 2 years thereafter OPTIONAL: DNA tests: prcd-PRA (Optigen) Chondrodysplasia/dwarfism (Genoscoper) Fanconi syndrome (Penn-gen) Patellar evaluation OFA evaluation for luxating patellas Thyroid testing OFA evaluation of Michigan thyroid profile CHIC requirements should be considered a minimal database for all breeding dogs. Breeders should, of course exercise their own discretion and may require further testing as appropriate for their own lines.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW CHIC DOGS!!

With the changes to the CHIC program, 218 Elkhounds, whose testing results are on file with OFA, have now been awarded CHIC numbers. Look for the certificates in the mail!

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New Member Applicants

Evelyn Rheinschmidt 800 SE Fauna Lane Port Orchard, WA 98367 360.895.1375 (H) —360.434.4884 (M) [email protected] SPONSORS: Jan Herinckx & Virginia Sawyer Thomas & Melissa McClone 3606 NE Garfield Ct Camas, WA 98607 360.883.9323 [email protected] SPONSORS: Jan Herinckx & Virginia Sawyer Linda S Mills & James Mills 6348 S Quail St Li leton, CO 80127-2402 303.932.9327 [email protected] SPONSORS: Glenda Haggarty & Randi Johnson

Mindi Osowski 5759 Campo Walk Long Beach, CA 90803 562.438.3662 (H), 562.283.7372 (B) [email protected] SPONSORS: Lillian Gamble & Margaret Williamson David & Paula Hue g 482 Sangro Court Pleasanton, CA 94566 925.426.1819 dnphue [email protected] SPONSORS: Ethyl (Dee) Queen & Margaret Williamson Patricia C Brooks PO Box 4142 Buena Vista, CO 81211 719.395.6207 (H), 719.204.2041 (B) pa [email protected] SPONSORS: Gaylean Lyne & Mar Kincaid

Membership

Objections to an applicant must be sent in writing to the Corresponding Secretary within four weeks of receipt of this issue.

Pat Viken NEAA Corresponding Secretary

876 West Army Trail Road Addison, IL 60101 (630) 628-1607

[email protected]

Welcome New Members

Kevin & Linda Richards

NEAA SUNSHINE FEBRUARY / MARCH 2012 Well this has been a truly strange winter (short for Wisconsin) and odd spring (felt more like summer) and today as I write it seems a bit more like normal temperatures. But hey, who am I to complain with my cherry bushes in full glorious bloom, daffodils brightening every corner of my dull brown yard, and tulips burs ng forth with color. It’s a me of renewal, hope, new li ers of bunnies, ki ens and puppies. The farm stores here have their new baby chicks peeping and ready . But hard as it seems, with the world alive with new life and greening leaves, sadness is heavy in the hearts of some of our members. Richard Gamsby has been slowly recovering from a stroke, and was now dealt the blow of losing his brother. Our hearts go out to you Dick, in this loss. Jane Morris too, has sadly lost her husband Leo, and I feel so badly living so far from Jane. Its up to us, to help our elkhound "family" with support and love in their mes of loss. Spring makes me want to get "out there" and work in the garden, walk the dogs, or just enjoy all of the blossoms . I look out the window as I type and I can see the wild plums too are all in full bloom. Twiggy li le inconspicuous trees that they are, this me of year they are lovely. Of course not everyone is able to go outside now and enjoy … some people are too sick or

have needed surgery. The list seems to be growing as our "family" ages. In February it seemed that so many I talked to , be it Michigan or Minnesota or Illinois… had the cruddy respiratory flu … Tom Sla ery, Toni Sibrel, and Cindy Gustafson have all recovered by now I hope . One friend of mine was told it would take a full two months for it to en rely clear out of her lungs. In March it was more bad news or hurt… and these folks should be now on the road to recovery- Betsy Brown had two unrelated problems ; she scratched her cornea, and had back surgery. Jerrie Schweizer encountered a new challenge in her figh ng of cancer, Shelley Brown had pneumonia, and Leann Sines had knee surgery. I also heard that Leah Sines also had surgery. We hope it went well and she is on the way to recovery. I know we all hope that every one of you and those that I didn’t hear about are recovering , feeling be er, and looking forward to that next dog show. Un l next issue, please stay well , get well, and please hug your dog. Our dogs can be a great comfort in mes of grief and

hurt. Let me know [email protected] if you hear of someone who needs sunshine in their life.

Sunshine Committee Report by Kari Olson

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Report from your AKC Delegate Margaret K. Mott

I attended the March 13th AKC Annual Meeting in Newark, NJ and with the aid, concern and thoughts of several NEAA members cast ballots for two of the three victors in the election for the Board of Directors. The following individuals were elected to office: Patricia M. Cruz, Delegate for Heart of the Plains Kennel Club; William J. Feeney, Delegate for Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc.; and Thomas S. Powers, Delegate for Kennel Club of Beverly Hills. In addition, Alan Kalter (American Bullmas-tiff Association, Inc.) was elected as Chairman of the Board and Dr. Robert D. Smith (Memphis Kennel Club, Inc.) was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board at a meeting of the AKC Board of Directors, convened after the Delegates Meeting. To give you a little background on these candidates: • Alan Kalter, of Ann Arbor, MI, brings a unique combination of experience in the world of purebred dogs, business, and marketing to the AKC Board. As an active breeder/exhibitor of Bullmastiffs for over 20 years, he has produced 160 champions including BIS, BISS, and five generations of Group winners under the HappyLegs registered prefix. He serves as President and Delegate for the American Bullmastiff Association and was the Vice President and Treasurer of the Detroit Kennel Club, where he was responsible for the marketing of two benched shows that attract tens of thou-sands of purebred dog lovers each year. Alan was also one of the original Board members of the AKC PAC and on the three-person committee responsible for evaluating recipients of legislative donations. Professionally, Alan was the CEO and owner of a multinational, multibillion dollar advertising agency employing 1000 people throughout 11 offices in three countries. The company developed Morris Animal Foundation’s communications including the Canine Cancer Campaign, as well as AKC pro bono marketing, and originating “We’re more than champion dogs. We’re the dog’s champion.” • Dr. Robert D. Smith of St. Stephens Church, VA has been involved in the sport for more than 50 years, primarily as a breeder/owner/handler of American Foxhounds. Elected to the AKC Board for the first time in 1997, he served for five years, proposing the creation of a Registered Handlers Program and the Breeders Education Program. Both initiatives were adopted and ran successfully. He served as Huntington Kennel Club’s Delegate from 1996 until 2002 and has held every office and most committee positions in kennel clubs in several states. Currently, he serves as the Delegate from the Memphis Kennel Club. Ap-proved by AKC to judge two breeds in 1966, Dr. Smith became an All-Breed judge in 1996. Still active today, he has judged in 49 states and many foreign countries, and presided over Best in Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Champi-onship in December 2008. Professionally, Dr. Smith ran highly successful small business programs for the states of Mississippi and Virginia, retiring in 1996. AKC Board of Directors Class of 2016 • Patricia M. Cruz, of Coram, NY, has been part of the dog world for more than 40 years and currently serves as dele-gate for the Heart of the Plains Kennel Club. She is a former AKC Field Representative, a member of the Afghan Hound Club of America, Long Island Kennel Club, Morris and Essex Kennel Club and an officer of the Ladies Kennel Associa-tion of America, Riverhead Kennel Club, and Afghan Hound Club of L.I. She is also an internationally-experienced judge for over 40 years as well as one of the founders of the Owner Handler Association. Professionally, Patricia is a journalist and Board member of Dog Writers Association of America. She is the former president of a civilian employee union in one of the largest police departments on the east coast and secretary of a county-wide union representing over 10,000 employees. She also served as sales manager and marketing consultant for radio stations in the number one market in U.S. • William J. Feeney, of Cotati, CA, got his start in the dog world 33 years ago in Golden Retrievers. Bill and his wife Syl-via breed Goldens under the Birnam Wood prefix. He served the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) from 1988-1997, initially as Chairman of the Bylaws Committee and later as a director and officer. In 1994, he was elected GRCA

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President and served in that capacity for two years. He is currently the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club’s Delegate to the AKC. Since 1997, Bill has devoted time to working for canine health as Vice President of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc. In addition to his regular work as a lawyer, Bill has also judged several specialty sweepstakes and futuri-ties. • Thomas S. Powers, of Northridge, CA, is a second generation dog fancier. He has participated in the sport as a breed-er, club president, show chair and delegate. He has also served on the AKC Board’s Constitution and Bylaws Committee and currently sits on the Southwest Trial Board as Chairman. Thomas breeds and exhibits Irish Wolfhounds with his wife and has also exhibited and finished a number of Dachshunds, Beagles, Mastiffs and Harriers, including the number one Harrier in 1990, Ch. Powerscourt Patience DeAmo. Professionally, Thomas has practiced law in California for 35 years, with clients including major Fortune 500 companies. He has also owned and operated a chain of dry cleaners, a chain of retail pet supply stores and a veterinary hospital. I have every confidence that these individuals will serve us all well with their combined skills and long-time commitments to the sport. An update on the Canine Partners program shows that since the program’s inception, cumulative trial entries have topped 30,000. Last year, 85% of the events that were eligible to allow AKC Canine Partners listed dogs did invite them to enter. That figure is up to 89% so far this year. Clubs welcoming Canine Partners enrollees have allowed these dogs and their owners to experience AKC Agility, Obedience, and Rally. Those clubs offering the Coursing Ability Test, which also includes Canine Partners enrollees, have also seen an increase in entries. The AKC recently reached a milestone by awarding the first MACH, MACH2 and MACH3 titles to one accomplished dog listed in the Canine Partners program, “Princey,” who achieved all three titles. AKC staff has also been working on the “My Dog Can Do That” experience. This program exposes new owners and dogs to AKC events. It allows people to try different companion events with one-on-one attention from a trainer. The “My Dog Can Do That” program is getting off to an impressive start. Two hundred thirty dogs participated in the program at the Rose City Kennel Club dog show in Portland, Oregon, and two hundred four dogs took part in the program at the Middle Peninsula Kennel Club show in Doswell, Virginia. The majority of these dogs had never tried an AKC event. It is hoped that many more dogs and owners will be welcomed to the wonderful world of AKC through this program. Very soon many dogs and several NEAA members will be enroute to the National Agility Championship in Reno, Nevada from March 30th through April 1st. There has been continued growth in Agility, with the achievement of over one million entries in 2011. I encourage you to check the AKC website and the AKC Facebook page for complete coverage and results of the NAC. Best of luck to all entrants! On a happy ending note, I am pleased to report that the AKC’s 2012 budget is projected to show an operating surplus of $1.7 million! Things are looking up this spring!! As always, I‘m here to help you with any AKC questions, problems or concerns which you might have.

Maggie NEAA Delegate to the AKC


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UPDATES from the 2012 NEAA National Everything is coming together for the 2012 National in San Diego. Additional hotel rooms had to be made available, so if you haven't booked one, call soon. Forecast is for sunny, beach weather, marshmallow roast/bonfire, good friends and good memories... CLOSING DATE - APRIL 18, 6 P.M. Pacific Time NEASC RAFFLE and NEAA AUCTION - Don't forget your Raffle and Auction Items!!! Moosehunt, Whistler Ski Re-sort Vacation, Dannyquest Bronze Sculpture are part of the live auction..just for starts! PARADE OF RESCUES and RESCUE BOARD- Thursday May 10 If you are bringing or know someone who would like to bring an elkie rescue, please "ENTER" the Parade. We would also like to acknowledge the rescues that are unable to attend by featuring their pics and stories for all to see. Send Parade Entries to Mary Albee at [email protected] or 4850 Moorpark Rd. Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012 PARADE ENTRIES - Dog name, Rescuer, bio/short story, age, M/F (FREE) VETERANS BOARD - Share recent pics of your Veteran's on the Veteran's Honor Board to be displayed Thursday, May 10 during Veteran's Sweeps. We will also have a special Remembrance space those Special Ones who are no longer with us. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - NEASC and NEAA obedience, agility and rally. Shuttle help to Agility. AUCTIONEER needed. Please help. Volunteers and/or Questions regarding the show site can be sent to Leslie Trapnell, [email protected] or 310.918.7855.

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Canine Health & Research

SELECTION OF BREEDING STOCK Only Elkhounds of good conformation, as defined by the breed standard, and in excellent health should be considered for breeding. All dogs intended for breeding should have health examination by a veterinarian to include bloodwork (chemistry and blood count), urinalysis, and fecal examination. Reproduction is the most physically stressful thing most dogs will ever do. Frequent health moni-toring is important both for the welfare of the individual dog and as early screening for potentially heritable problems. The selection of animals for breeding has as its aim the perpetuation of the desirable traits of the Norwegian Elkhound, and the elimi-nation of serious faults. These breeder recommendations are directed to achieve the following goals. We encourage all breeders to embrace these goals.

1. To make mating choices that are most likely to produce only sound, healthy offspring in a contemplated litter. 2. To maintain a high level of genetic diversity in the breed. 3. To use available testing as part of a long-term strategy within a breeding program to decrease the frequency of unfavor-

able genes while preserving desirable characteristics. The Norwegian Elkhound is a relatively healthy, robust breed. We do have some inherited problems – some well described and some not – and new issues may come to light at any time. There are 3 kinds of genetic tests which breeders may use to select dogs for breeding:

1. Direct genetic tests: this is molecular testing for specific mutations in DNA that have been shown to cause specific de-fects or disease. Tests for chondrodysplasia/dwarfism and prcd-PRA are examples.

2. Phenotypic tests: this is testing of the parents for expression of traits which are clearly inherited, but for which direct genetic tests are not available or practical. Hip evaluations and CERF exams are the most widely used of these tests.

3. Progeny/familial testing: this is pedigree analysis, where the phenotypic status of relatives and offspring is considered. This is appropriate where a problem is highly likely to be inherited, and is likely to be a recessive or incompletely pene-trant trait, but the data are insufficient to define the genetics further. In this case, phenotypic evaluation of the parents alone does not correlate with the likelihood of the defect appearing in the offspring. Very many inherited problems fall into this category.

In researching a potential mating, breeders should use all three types of analysis as appropriate for the contemplated match. Breeders have long used such a broad approach to evaluate structure, coat quality, ear and tail set etc. Health concerns must be approached with equal diligence. It is vitally important for the future of the breed that owners and breeders openly disclose health information, both positive and nega-tive. We strongly encourage owners to enter their dogs in the CHIC program, which is an open database. Negative health information should not, in most cases, mean that a dog cannot be bred if it is otherwise worthy, only that the selection of a mate must be made with utmost care, and the offspring appropriately evaluated.

Annual Registra on Sta s cs for Norwegian Elkhounds

Year Litters Dogs 2011 220 534

2010 209 452

2009 237 527

2008 258 544

2007 300 633

2006 288 682

2005 308 669

2004 299 738

2003 318 743

2002 349 781 Data provided by the American Kennel Club

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Planes come and planes go... carrying with them cargos of hope and aspira ons, dreams, plans,

wet noses and wagging tails...

Flying off to Australia early this year was

CH. KAMGAARD KUTTING EDGE

(by SBIS American Grand/Canadian Ch. Kamgaard Kut Above

ex SBIS American Grand/Canadian Ch. Kamgaard Kase In Point)

“Seth” a/k/a “Wonderpuppy” was shown but four mes to finish his American Championship with four 4

point majors at the tender age of 6 months, 25 days. He is pictured finishing his tle in great fashion at

the Garden State Norwegian Elkhound Specialty Show as Best of Winners and Best Puppy under

breeder-judge Marie Peterson of Windy Cove fame.

Seth now makes his home with Craig Evans and Anna-Lee Forsberg of Norvaan Elkhounds in Gundaroo,

New South Wales. We wish them all the best with this sound and fun-loving youngster and while we

miss him very much, it is our hope that he will become a gene pool contributor “down under.”

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Flying home from the United Kingdom with us shortly a erward was

POWDERMILL REMEMBER ME

(by SBIS English Ch. Kinderhorn Dain of Conrick ex Nevelka Show Me Some Lovin’ at Powdermill)

Pictured at nine weeks of age, “Poppy” took the flight extremely well and has se led in as if she has

lived here all of her life. With a pedigree full of top English winners and producers, we hope that she will

be a contributor to our gene pool with many of her strong quali es. Poppy has many es back to

Kamgaard exported stock as well as common denominator English and Norwegian ancestors.

We thank breeders Ruth Weston and Darren Pearson for allowing us to have her.

Kamgaard Norwegian Elkhounds, Registered

www.kamgaard.com

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Legislative Corner By Amy Peterson

What to Do If Animal Control Comes Knocking… It’s become almost commonplace to hear or read about another “puppy mill raid” or “breeder bust.” They make local, and sometimes even national, headlines. But we rarely get to read or hear about what happens AFTER the raid or bust. Even for small breeders, the outcomes can be terrifying. In many of these cases, the seizures have been ruled illegal or unwarranted. Yet the legal system continually denies breeders and kennel owners due process, completely dispelling the myth that the responsible breeder is immune to these raids. This threat is not limited to larger kennels. In Louisville, KY, a couple with just two bulldogs had a litter of puppies. Posing as potential puppy buyers, two undercov-er agents of Louisville Metro Animal Services answered the ad and were invited into the O’Neill’s home to see the pup-pies. They left the home, but returned almost immediately with several uniformed Animal Services officers and demand-ed to see their breeders’ license. Without a warrant or the O’Neill’s permission—in fact, over their specific objection—the officers immediately entered the O’Neill’s home and took all of the dogs to the Animal Services facility, claiming they were operating an unlicensed kennel. The following day, the O’Neills were able to recover their dogs after paying over $1,000, and only after each dog was microchipped and the adult dogs were neutered and spayed. The O’Neills sued in federal court, but all of their claims were dismissed. They appealed their case to the Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Ap-peals, which decided several important issues in their favor, including establishing the fact that the couple were not oper-ating a Class A kennel. However, the damage had already been done since their adult dogs were neutered immediately. In the Murder Hollow Basset case in Philadelphia, the owner of the pack, Wendy Willard, a packmaster highly respected amongst her peers, was coerced into surrendering 11 of her dogs to PSPCA. Although the charges against the Ms. Willard were eventually dismissed, the dogs seized from her had been spayed or neutered and rehomed, and one dog was euthanized after a botched spay job. So much for due process. Ms. Willard is in the process of suing PSPCA. These are just two of multiple cases in which dogs have been seized illegally. In virtually all of these cases, the dogs immediately spayed/neutered and farmed out to adoptive homes long before the owner has a chance to even file a court case. In some cases, the courts have ordered that the dogs be returned, but no one claims responsibility for knowing where they are. In other cases in which the courts have ordered the dogs returned, they are being held, basically as ran-som, until the kennel owner reimburses the shelter for their care – EVEN WHEN THE CHARGES HAVE BEEN DIS-MISSED. Therefore, even if you only own a couple of dogs, it’s important that you be aware, and that you know what to do. It’s a shame that we as responsible breeders have to think “what if”, but the current state of dog law enforcement has forced us to do so. Make sure your dogs are well-cared for. Remember, owners have been charged with cruelty for simple problems such as tartar on an older dog’s teeth, for having dogs with eyes that show discharge, and for “unattended” injuries such as simple abrasions. Don’t let your housecleaning chores or kennel-keeping chores slip. Sometimes that can be rough, especially if you have been ill, or you’ve got a litter of puppies running around. But AC can and has interpreted a cluttered house or kennel as “deplorable conditions.” Make sure your crates and fencing are rust-free and that your dogs’ primary living area is clean. Even on those dreadful rainy days where the dogs drag in mountains of mud, make sure you clean it up right away. Somehow, AC always seems to find the best day to catch you at your worst. Make sure your records are in order. Be sure to keep all records as required by the AKC Dog Ownership guide, and keep copies of all of your medical records for your dogs. Remember that AKC requires paper copies of your dog records in addition to any computer records that you may have on file. It’s also a good idea to have a friend keep a CD of your records – raiding authorities have been known to confiscate computers and CD’s, never to be returned.


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The following are additional suggestions by George J. Eigenhauser Jr., an a orney licensed in the State of California since 1979 and prac cing in the areas of civil li ga on and estate planning. 1. Do not let them in, no ma er how much they ask. Animal Control generally cannot enter your home without a warrant or your permission. While regular police can enter in emergency situa ons when human life is at risk (i.e. they hear gunshots and a scream inside), there are few, if any, situa ons in which Animal Control can enter your home without a warrant. Simply tell them they may not come in. 2. If you let them in, anything they find in "plain sight" can be used against you. In some circumstances Animal Control officers, una-ble to find a legi mate reason to make an arrest, have reported building or zoning viola ons. This may include caging you a ached to a wall without a building permit, that extra outlet in the puppy room, having more pets than allowed by zoning, even extension cords in viola on of fire codes! No ma er how clean your kennel, if they want to find a viola on, they will. 3. Do not talk to them from an open doorway. Step outside and close (and lock if possible) the door behind you. This is necessary because:

A) Anything they see through the open door is "plain sight" and may be the basis for an arrest, or probable cause for a search warrant. B) If they make an arrest or even feel threatened, they are usually permi ed to search for weapons in your immediate area. Do you keep a baseball bat inside the door for your protec on? Even if you don't, once they step inside to look, they are in your home and may con nue to search. C) It is hard not to be in midated by someone in authority. Some animal control is even done by local police, who carry guns. It is easy for them to get "in your face", causing you to back up into the home. Once you go in, it will be interpreted as an invita on to follow.

4. If they claim to have a warrant, demand to see it. In general, a search warrant must be signed by a judge. A warrant to search your home for dogs does not include an inventory of your jewelry box. A warrant to search your kennel in the garage or in the barn does not include a search of your home. 5. In some loca ons dog owners may have obtained special "breeder permits" that s pulate that Animal Control has your permis-sion to enter at any me. If you have signed such a permit they s ll cannot enter against your wishes, since you can revoke the per-mission at any me. However, if you refuse permission it may allow them to cancel your breeder permit, so you have to weigh the consequences. 6. Warning - anyone in lawful possession of the premises may be able to give permission for a search. Make sure your roommate, babysi er, dog-si er, housekeeper and other know that they should not let animal control into your home or on your property (i.e. backyard, garage, etc.). How to Handle Ques ons: 1. Don’t answer any ques ons beyond iden fying yourself for the officer. Anything you say to the officer in your defense cannot be used in court (hearsay). Anything you say that is harmful to you will be used in court (confessions are not considered hearsay). You cannot win, except by remaining silent. 2. Be polite but firm. Do not argue, bad-mouth, curse, threaten or try to in midate the officer. 3. Do not lie to an officer, ever. However, it is NOT a lie to exercise your right to remain silent. 4. Keep your hands in plain sight. People have been shot by police when common objects, such as a wallet, were mistaken for a gun. 5. Do not touch the officer in any way. Do not physically resist an officer, no ma er how unlawful his or her ac ons.



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6. Don't try to tell your side of the story, it cannot help. 7. Do not threaten the officer that you plan to file a complaint for their ac ons. 8. If the ques oning persists, demand to speak to a lawyer first. Repeat as necessary. Gathering the Facts: 1. Get the name and badge number of each officer involved. If he/she does not volunteer this informa on, ask. 2. Ask the name of the agency they represent. Different agencies have different enforcement responsibili es. 3. Ask why they are there. Request the factual basis of the complaint and the iden ty of the complainant. 4. If they have other people with them (Humane Society, press, etc.) get the names and organiza ons for all present. 5. Note the names (and addresses) of any witnesses to the encounter. 6. If you are physically injured by an officer, you should take photographs of the injuries immediately, but do not forego proper medical treatment first. 7. Write down all of the informa on, as well as the date and me of the incident immediately, while details are fresh in your mind. 8. If you rights are violated, file a complaint with the appropriate body. If You Are Arrested: 1. Remain silent. Answer no ques ons un l you have consulted with a lawyer. 2. Don't "explain" anything. You will have me for explana ons a er you have talked to a lawyer. 3. Within a reasonable me they must allow you to make a phone call to get a lawyer or arrange bail. They are not allowed to listen to your phone call to your a orney, but they may "monitor" the rooms for "your protec on". Do not say anything you do not want them to overhear; save that un l a er you are out on bail. Telephone Inquiries or Threats: You may receive telephone inquiries concerning the number of dogs you own and whether any dogs or puppies are for sale. Other ques ons may also be asked. Your response should be to inquire "Are you interested in a puppy?". If the answer is "yes", ask that person for his/her name, ad-dress and phone number. Suggest that you or a responsible breeder will contact that person at a more convenient me for you. If the answer is friendly and genuinely inquisi ve, invite the person to look at your puppies. If the ques on asked is "What is the price of each puppy?", simply say that puppies of this type are being sold for between "X" and "Y" dollars. Never say that you are selling them. If the ques on asked is "Are these your puppies?", you should ask, "Why do you want to know?". If you conversa on indicates that the person is represen ng the county clerk's office or allegedly represen ng an official body, ask the caller for:

-Full name, tle and phone number -Agency's full name and full address



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-Their supervisor's full name and phone number -Nature of the inquiry (what it is about) -Why the inquiry is being made -How your name and phone number were obtained -Ask that all future ques ons from that agency be submi ed in wri ng

Preven ve Measures: 1. Always keep you kennel clean and take good care of your animals. 2. Consider a P.O. Box or other address for business cards and adver sements. Keep descrip ons of your loca on general (i.e. Southern California, rather than the name of the city where you live). The internet can provide anonymity for ini al contacts. You can even buy a "remote prefix" to get a number from a nearby community forwarded to your phone or to a voice mail. Avoid local newspaper classifieds, they are o en monitored. 3. Screen any poten al puppy buyers carefully. Always be alert that they may be Animal Control or even Animal Rights working under cover. 4. Don't allow strangers into your home un l you have screened them. 5. Be fair and honest in all of your dealings, and be on good terms with your neighbors. Most animal control contacts are complaint-driven. Some complaints may arise as harassment by people with unrelated grievances against you. It may be a disgruntled dog buyer or a cranky neighbor who doesn't like you parking in front of his house. 6. Anything about you that can be observed in "plain sight" from the street or sidewalk can become probably cause for a warrant. Even areas on your property open to visitors can be dangerous. Be aware of which areas of your home are visible from the outside and plan accordingly. 7. If you are confronted by Animal Control and turn them away, assume they will be back. Use the me available to make sure eve-rything is clean and presentable. If you are over the limit on the number of pets, find friends who can provide temporary shelter for your dogs. Whatever you do, stay calm and keep your wits about you. Just say "no", no ma er what threats or promises of leniency they make. When in doubt, say nothing and speak to a lawyer a erwards.


JUDGES EDUCATION Thursday, May 10, 2012

10:00 am (Judges Only)

BREEDER’S EDUCATION Thursday, May 10, 2012

1:00 pm Presented by: Dr. Carmen Ba aglia

Education Opportunity

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NEAA Agility—Final Statistics for 2011

NOVICE

NOVICE JUMPS WITH WEAVES

FAST NOVICE

NOVICE PREFERRED

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OPEN PREFERRED

OPEN JUMPS WITH WEAVES PREFERRED


1. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 95/3 2. Rai-Mai's Cocoa Cabana Banana NAJ S. Peters/R. Peters 98.33/3 3. CH Snojager Midsummer Fireworks BN NA NAJ D. Mercurio 88.5/2

1. CH Vindarne's Earth Wind and Fire NA NAJ NF T. Smith 99.5/2 2. CH Snojager Midsummer Fireworks BN NA NAJ D. Mercurio 99/2 3. Rai-Mai's Cocoa Cabana Banana NAJ S. Peters/R. Peters 98.33 4. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 96.66/3

1. Hallie Daisy RA OA MXJ NF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 64/3 2. CH Vindarne's Earth Wind and Fire NA NAJ NF T. Smith 63/3 3. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 58/3

1. Windy Cove A Wild Rose Grows VCD1 RA TDX NAP NJP S. Green 100/2 2. Kamgaard Klassic Mystery CD RN NA NAP M. Kabala/L. Machacek 95/2 3. Belle Super Star RN OAP OJP S. Chamberlain 91/3

1. Windy Cove Bunny's Texas Star NAP NJP OFP M. Peterson/D. Rohats 92.66/3

1. Hallie Daisy RA OA MXJ NF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 98.33/3 2. CH Vindarne's Earth Wind and Fire NA NAJ NF T. Smith 97.5/2 (-17.38) 3. Vikrest's Styled by Design CD RA OA OAJ NF M. Schlich g/W. Schlich g 97.5/2 (-16.49) 4. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 95/3 (-47.59) 5. Kamgaard Katch the Buzz RA OA AXJ OF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 95/3 (-27.61)

1. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 100/3 2. Hallie Daisy RA OA MXJ NF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 98.33/3 3. Kamgaard Katch the Buzz RA OA AXJ OF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 96.66/3 4. Vikrest's Styled by Design CD RA OA OAJ NF M. Schlich g/W. Schlich g 93.33/3 5. CH Vindarne's Earth Wind and Fire NA NAJ NF T. Smith 93/2

1. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 65.66/3 2. Cedarbend's Playing With Fire AX AXJ OF B. Hidalgo 65.5/2 3. Kamgaard Katch the Buzz RA OA AXJ OF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 60.33/3 4. Charilor Klassic Legacy RA AX AXJ OF M.Kabala/L. Machacek 57/2

1. Belle Super Star RN OAP OJP S. Chamberlain 98.33/3

1. Melvin D' Mischief Maker CD RAE OAP OJP L. Piascik 97.5/2 2. CH Windy Cove Reggie's Silk Bunny OJP NFP D. Rohats/M. Peterson 92.5/2

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FAST OPEN PREFERRED

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT JUMPS WITH WEAVES

FAST EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT PREFERRED

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FAST EXCELLENT PREFERRED

The top twenty-five dogs are listed for each division, ranked in order by average score. The number of qualifying scores is used to determine ranking and is listed behind the average. Dogs must receive at least two qualifying scores to be eligible. In case of a e of an average score, the dog with the most scores will be placed higher. If the number of scores are ed, the placement will be ranked by the dog with the most me under the Standard Course Time.



1. Windy Cove Bunny's Texas Star NAP NJP OFP M. Peterson/D. Rohats 59.66/3

1. CH Vikrest Steppin' Out in Style MX MXJ E. Flagg 100/33 2. CH MACH Tolandia Trouble Ahead C. Cramer 100/32 3. MACH Snojager Invincible Storm NJP T. Sla ery/C. Sla ery 100/12 4. CH Vikrest Stru n' In Style MX MXJ NJP OF C. Mayer/L. Forrest/P. Viken 100/11 5. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 100/8 6. Cedarbend's Playing With Fire AX AXJ OF B. Hidalgo 100/4 7. Hallie Daisy RA OA MXJ NF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 100/2 (-37.14) 8. Charilor Klassic Legacy RA AX AXJ OF M.Kabala/L. Machacek 100/2 (-6.22)

1. CH Vikrest Steppin' Out in Style MX MXJ E. Flagg 100/35 2. CH MACH Tolandia Trouble Ahead C. Cramer 100/27 3. Hallie Daisy RA OA MXJ NF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 100/16 4. MACH Snojager Invincible Storm NJP T. Sla ery/C. Sla ery 100/15 5. CH Vikrest Stru n' In Style MX MXJ NJP OF C. Mayer/L. Forrest/P. Viken 100/10 6. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 100/9 7. Cedarbend's Playing With Fire OA AXJ NF B. Hidalgo 100/5 8. Kamgaard Katch the Buzz RA OA AXJ OF A. Sibrel/P. Bojan 97/3 9. Charilor Klassic Legacy RA AX AXJ OF M.Kabala/L. Machacek 97/2

1. Anna AX AXJ OF L. Zilney/S. Swanson 65.5/2

1. MACH2 PACH Wil-Mar's Sea Breeze CDX RAE MXP3 MJP7 PAX OF L. Wilkinson/R. Wilkinson 100/24 2. Cimmerian J-G Beowulf's Bane RE MX MXJ AXP MJP OF C. Tilburg/C. Tilburg 100/11 3. Kuma Bear II MXP MJP OFP B. Hidalgo 100/6

1. MACH2 PACH Wil-Mar's Sea Breeze CDX RAE MXP3 MJP7 PAX OF L. Wilkinson/R. Wilkinson 100/56 2. Cimmerian J-G Beowulf's Bane RE MX MXJ AXP MJP OF C. Tilburg/C. Tilburg 100/13 3. Kuma Bear II MXP MJP OFP B. Hidalgo 100/6

1. Kuma Bear II MXP MJP OFP B. Hidalgo 64/2

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Agility Titles Earned in 2011 (Total: 64)


4 NA - Novice Agility 4 NAJ - Novice Agility Jumper 3 NAP - Novice Agility Preferred 2 NJP - Novice Agility Jumper Preferred 5 NF - Novice FAST 5 OA - Open Agility 3 OAJ - Open Agility Jumper 1 OAP - Open Agility Preferred 2 OJP - Open Agility Jumper Preferred 5 OF - Open FAST 1 OFP - Open Preferred FAST 3 AX - Agility Excellent 5 AXJ - Excellent Agility Jumper 1 AXP - Agility Excellent Preferred 1 AJP - Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred 2 MX - Master Agility Excellent 3 MXJ - Master Excellent Jumper 2 MXP - Master Agility Excellent Preferred 1 MXP2 - Master Agility Excellent Preferred 2 1 MXP3 - Master Agility Excellent Preferred 3 1 MJP – Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 1 MJP2 – Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 2 1 MJP3 - Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 3 1 MJP4 - Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 4 1 MJP5 - Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 5 1 MJP6 - Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 6 1 MJP7 - Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 7 1 MACH – Master Agility Champion 1 PAX - Preferred Agility Excellent 1 PACH - Preferred Agility Champion

NEAA A NNUAL M EETING

Wednesday — May 9, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Room: To Be Announced Kona Kai Resort Hotel

1551 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106

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The

CedarBend Elkhound Family...

Boomer (MBISS Am/Can CH Hestsko’s Prairie Fireworks CGC),

Cissy (Applewood’s Christine Charmaine), &… Introducing their daughter,

Rose (CedarBend’s On A Hot Summer’s Night)!

...is headed for San Diego!

See ya at Nationals!!!

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NEAA RALLY OBEDIENCE FINAL STATISTICS – 2011 By Dominique Mercurio Rally Obedience Final Sta s cs for 2011 NOVICE 1. Janor’s One In A Jillion Av Sta on K Silverman/J Herinckx 97.67/3 2. CH Strom Dancing With The Stars CD K Freudendorf 95.67/3 3. Normark Tnk Call My Bluff RN N&T Krena 95.00/2 4. CH Snojager Midsummer Fireworks BN RN NA NAJ D Mercurio 94.80/5 5. Vin-Melca’s Fable C Lang 94.00/2 6. CH Apple N Thomthom Isabelle C Olson/G Thomas 93.25/4 7. Brooks Screamin Eagle Star Dust Taz P Brooks 91.33/3 8. CH Dinor’s Bu erfly Kisses CD D Ingles 91.00/2 9. CH Charilor Klassic Nordic Idun BN RA MX AXJ E Finsaadal/E Lanzl/ 89.50/2 M Kabala/L Machacek 10. Elkieden This Guy’s A Cowboy B McClanahan 87.50/2 11. CH Royal Crown’s A See Delco M Ellison 85.00/3 ADVANCED 1. CH Sta on’s Munchin’ And Jol n’ BS RA K&S Silverman/D Tasker 97.00/2 2. CH Charilor Klassic Nordic Idun BN RA MX AXJ E Finsaadal/E Lanzl/ 96.70/3 M Kabala/L Machacek 3. CH TnT Wills Longship Birchbark CDX RAE TD K Olson 96.00/2 4. CH Kamgaard Klassic Mystery CD RN NA M Kabala/L Machacek 94.50/2 5. CH Elvbend’s Windy City Carmina Burana RA NA NAJ A&J Peterson 92.50/2 6. Janors Guilty As Charged CD RE D Bell 88.40/5 7. CH Normark Tukka of Wolfridge RA C&R Gustafson 88.00/2 EXCELLENT 1. Vikrest’s Styled By Design CD RA OA OAJ NF M&W Schlich g 92.00/2 2. CH Ar cridge’s Beka Valen ne CD RE D O’Brien 90.50/2 3. Kamgaard Katch The Buzz RA OA OAJ OF A Sibrel 89.50/2 4. CH Sta on’s Munchin’ And Jol n’ BS RA K&S Silverman/D Tasker 89.00/2 5. Janors Guilty As Charged CD RE D Bell 80.50/6 6. Hallie Daisy RA OA AXJ NF A Sibrel/P Bojan 76.00/2 *The Top Dogs (up to 25) are listed for each division. Scores listed are comprised of the average of each qualifying score received in a par cular class, with the total number of scores listed behind the average. Dogs must receive at least 2 qualifying scores to be eligible.

NEW RALLY OBEDIENCE TITLES for 2011: RN – 11 RA – 4 RE – 4 RAE – 0

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NEAA RALLY OBEDIENCE STATISTICS – January—February 2012 By Dominique Mercurio

NEW TITLES Dog’s Name Owner’s Name RN CH Vindarne’s Earth Wind And Fire NA NAJ NF Tracy Lorraine Smith Vin-Melca’s Fable Cyndi Lang RE CH Sta on’s Munchin’ And Jol n’ BS RA Kaaren & Stan Silverman, Donna Tasker All dogs are listed in alphabetical order, according to registered name. Each qualifying score in a particular class is listed, with placements in ( ) parenthesis. Scores are from January-February 2012

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N E N E W S A D VE R T I S I N G R A T E S

Deadline for the May / June issue of the NE News is June 1, 2012. Claudia Holst NE News Editor P.O. Box 436 Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 473-0955 [email protected]

A RE Y OU M OVING?

Send your new address to the Corresponding Secretary.

Pat Viken NEAA Corresponding Secretary 876 West Army Trail Road Addison, IL 60101 (630) 628-1607 [email protected]

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SELECTION PROCEDURE for NEAA NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGES for REGULAR CONFORMATION CLASSES

Immediately following the even-year Annual Meeting, held two (2) years before the proposed specialty, the chairperson of the NEAA National Specialty Judge Selection Committee sends a "judge's Questionnaire" to all the judge nominees solicited by the Committee. The Committee reviews all returned questionnaires and submits no less than ten (10) favorable questionnaires to the Board Members in attendance at the even-year fall Board Meeting. The board selects no less than three (3) or no more than ten (10) names for inclusion on the Judge Ballot. The recording secretary includes the Judge Ballot with the "written notice" mailing of the Officer and Director slate of candidates and mails to the membership no later than January 5 of the odd numbered year. Ballots, to be valid, must be received by the recording secretary before March 1 of the odd numbered year. Three (3) pre-appointed and Board approved individuals count the Judge Bal-lots and return the tallies with ballots to the recording secretary before March 15. The election results are declared at the Annual Meeting held on the odd numbered year in con-junction with the NEAA Cavalcade of Events venue.

NOMINATION REQUEST

2014 NEAA NATIONAL SPECIALTY JUDGE for REGULAR CONFORMATION CLASSES

NEAA members in good standing are encouraged to nominate judges by submitting names to the NEAA National Specialty Judge Selection Committee no later than April 1, 2012, two (2) years before the proposed specialty. The names are to be accompanied by:

nominee's address qualifications biography signatures of 10 NEAA members in good standing for (i) a foreign judge ap-

proved to judge the Norwegian Elkhound (grey) in their respective country, or (ii) for a Norwegian Elkhound breeder judge residing in the USA.

Mail your nomination before April 1, 2012 to:

Toni Welkes, Chairperson, 19 Links Road

Smithtown, New York 11787 (631) 361-5081; [email protected]

Committee Members

Lisa DuPre (Oregon), Sharin Graves (California), Bill Totten (Virginia), Pat Viken (Illinois)

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2011 Final Obedience Statistics

By Renee Schmidt

NOVICE 1. CH Vikrest Silver Streak CD P Viken/L Forrest 196.75/2 2. CH Vikrest Silver Secret P Viken/L Forrest 188.75/2 3. CH Kamgaard Kabellero CD NA M Golladay 185.00/3 4. Ancientridge Genesis CD RN R&R Oxley 178.83/3 5. CH Strom Dancing With the Stars CD K Freudendorf 178.00/3 6. CH Arcticridge’s Worf CD RN R&R Oxley 176.83/3 OPEN 1. CH Vikrest Styled By Design CDX RE OA OAJ NF M&W Schlichtig 191.17/3 2. Thomking Starlight’s Lara Katrine UDX R&E Osting 187.30/5 3. Vin-Melca’s Elizabeth UDX R&E Osting 185.25/4 UTILITY 1. Thomking Starlight’s Lara Katrine UDX R&E Osting 180.50/2 2. CH Ravenswood Total Knockout UD OA NAJ M&R Costanza 180.20/5 2. Vin-Melca’s Elizabeth UDX R&E Osting 180.00/2 BEGINNER NOVICE 1. Foxboro Silver Bell CD GN BN RE OA AXJ NF D Mercurio 197.20/5 2. Charilor Klassic Legacy BN RA AX AXJ OF M Kabala/L Machacek 196.50/3 3. Lor-Sun’s Magic Moment RA P Matusiak/L Machacek 195.50/2 4. CH Apple N Thomthom Isabella BN RN C Olson/G Thomas 193.50/3 5. CH Snojager Midsummer Fireworks BN D Mercurio 193.00/2 6. CH Charilor Klassic Nordic Idun BN RN MX AXJ E Finsaadal/E Lanzl/ 192.00/3 M Kabala/L Machacek 7. Norske’s Torvik The Terror BN K&R Bramson 190.00/3 8. Peer Gynt Could It Bee Majik BN RN THD M&J Slaton 189.33/3 9. CH Normark Tukka of Wolfridge BN RA C&R Gustafson 189.25/4 The top dogs (up to 25) are listed for each division. Scores listed are comprised of the average of each qualifying score in a particular class, with the total number of scores listed behind the average. Dogs must receive at least 2 qualifying scores to be eligible. TITLES for 2011 CD – 7 CDX – 2 UD – 0 UDX – 0 TD – 1 BN - 9

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Norwegian Elkhound Associa on of America, Inc. Board Mee ng – Telephone Conference Call

March 6, 2012

NEAA President, Ray Beathard called the mee ng to order at 7:06 pm CST. Board members in a endance: Ray Beathard, Vicky Zumwalt, Ron Peters, Bill To en, Pat Viken, Margaret Williamson, Sharin Graves and Diane Coleman. Absent: Margaret “Maggie” Mo . Guests: Leslie Trapnell, Laura Hall Lewis, Jan Wood and Carl Burson. Recording Secretary‐ Diane Coleman asked for addi ons and/or correc ons to the minutes of the January 26, 2012 NEAA board phone confer-ence. Pat Viken noted that “mo on passed” was omi ed from the vote to mail the publicity booklets for the 2012 NEAA Na onal Specialty. Mar-garet Williamson corrected the statement regarding all performance equipment being used for no fee, as the Agility equipment will be charged a fee. Pat Viken moved and Vicky Zumwalt seconded a mo on to accept the minutes of January 26, 2012 as corrected. Mo on passed unanimous-ly.

E‐Mail Mo ons and vo ng: March 12, 2012 Ryan Koob is an equipment specialist who has been in the business of se ng up and taking down equipment for major dog shows in our region for several years. Ryan does setups for Silverbay, Del Sur and Bahia Sur Kennel Clubs. Ryan and his crew are familiar with the equipment we will be using, know where it is stored and have agreed to assist us where and when needed. Ryan's proposal is as follows:

I will charge the club for just the me we are on the clock plus approx $40 fuel. I'm guessing, if we pick up equipment, drive down and setup; it shouldn't take 2 guys more than 5 hours total; breakdown less than half the me. If you need us for anything else (se ng up tables, chairs, ring numbers, etc.) we can be available the whole day for you. My rate is $30/hr and all other staff $16/hr so we're proba‐bly looking at around $400 to $450 for setup and breakdown. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks, Ryan

Votes cast were as follows: Yes- Ron Peters, Diane Coleman, Margaret Williamson, Pat Viken, Bill To en and Sharin Graves. No- Vicky Zumwalt. No Reply- Margaret “Maggie” Mo . The vote passed to accept Ryan Koob’s proposal with a vote of: 6‐yes; 1‐no; and 1‐no reply.

Leslie Trapnell, Ray Beathard and Margaret Williamson have reviewed both videographers (Agility Videos 4 You and Malinda Julien Pho-tography). Based on our findings, we recommend Malinda Julien Photography. Es ma ng airfare, hotel accommoda ons and daily fees, we would pay approximately $1500 out of pocket for this videographer. She would be handling performance and conforma on events. We would buy a specified amount (number to be determined by us) of DVDs’ from her at $15.00 per copy and we would then re-sell to our members and interested par es at a markup, to recoup our costs. Do you agree?

Votes cast were as follows: Yes- Vicky Zumwalt, Diane Coleman, Margaret Williamson, Bill To en and Sharin Graves. No- Ron Peters and Pat Viken. No reply- Margaret “Maggie” Mo . The Malinda Julian Photography proposal was accepted with a vote of: 5‐yes; 2‐no; and 1‐no reply.

Do we e-mail this list and print extra copies for those who do not have e-mail, or do we make hard copies (premium list is 28 pages) and mail copies to everyone? Premium list will also be on the NEAA website. Please vote your choice. Votes cast were as follows: E-mail with some hard copies- Vicky Zumwalt, Ron Peters, Pat Viken, Margaret Williamson, Sharin Graves and Diane Coleman. Print and mail only- Bill To en. No reply- Margaret Mo . Sending out the premiums by e‐mail and some printed copies passed by a vote of 7‐yes, 1‐no reply. Do we go with selected judges gi s as presented, which include: Conforma on - 14 inch painted plate Obedience - 12 inch painted plate Sweepstakes - 10 inch painted plate Agility - 10 inch painted plate Junior Showmanship - $25 gi cer ficate from the ar st

Votes cast were as follows: Yes- Vicky Zumwalt, Ron Peters, Diane Coleman, Margaret Williamson, Pat Viken, Sharin Graves and Bill To en. No reply- Margaret “Maggie” Mo . The judge gi s were approved with a vote of: 7‐yes; 1‐no reply

Select Dog/Bitch, Sweepstakes classes and Awards of Merit do not receive trophies. Award of Merits get a medallion, and Select Dog and Select Bitch get a ribbon. Do you agree?


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Votes cast were as follows: Yes- Vicky Zumwalt, Ron Peters, Diane Coleman, Margaret Williamson, Pat Viken and Bill To en. No -Sharin Graves. No reply- Margaret “Maggie” Mo . The above wording of the awarding of medallions and ribbons was approved by a vote of: 6‐yes; 1‐no; and 1‐no reply.

March 13, 2012 Vicky Zumwalt proposed that the 2012 NEAA Na onal Specialty videos be priced as follows: $125.00 for the en re set $115.00 if pre-ordered $85.00 for conforma on $45.00 for performance, sweeps, and Jr show

Votes cast were as follows: Yes- Vicky Zumwalt, Ron Peters, Diane Coleman, Margaret Williamson, Pat Viken, Sharin Graves and Bill To en. No reply- Margaret “Maggie” Mo . The price of the videos for the 2012 NEAA Na onal Specialty were approved at $125.00 for the en re set; $115.00 if pre‐ordered; $85.00 for conforma on; $45.00 for performance, sweeps, and Jr show with a vote of: 7‐yes and 1‐no reply.

Corresponding Secretary‐ Margaret Williamson listed correspondence from AKC asking for new officers, Eukanuba Hall adver sement, and infor-ma on from the Na onal Associa on of Dog Obedience Instructors. Treasurer‐ Ron Peters informed the board that a new NEAA account has been opened by new treasurer, Beverly Evans and he will help transi on all informa on and accounts over to Beverly in the next weeks. COMMITTEES 2014 NEAA Na onal‐ Carl Burson was asked to join in on the teleconference to give his perspec ve on the contract offered by the hotel chosen as the site for the 2014 NEAA Na onal Specialty. Laura Lewis had e-mailed the contract to the board for their input. Carl cau oned that everything needs to be spelled out clearly and in detail so there is no misunderstanding. It was recommended to Laura that she nego ate the cost of electri-cal outlets and try to get them to credit all food and drinks of the par cipants to NEAA. A statement regarding a fee for early departure was dis-cussed and Laura will ask that it be removed. NEAA Canine Health and Research‐ Susan Goss, DVM, chairperson of the NEAA Canine Health and Research, had e-mailed each board member a list of the commi ee’s recommended grants for funding through the Donor Advised Fund of the Canine Health Founda on (CHF), proposed changes to CHIC, as well as changes to the Guideline for Selec on of Breeding Stock. The proposed changes to the “Guidelines for Selec on of Breeding Stock” were discussed and it was agreed that the opening paragraph be changed to remove the word “yearly” health exam. Pat Viken moved to approve the “Guidelines of Breeding Stock as proposed with the change in wording of the first paragraph to read, “All dogs intended for breeding should have, at minimum, a health examina on by a veterinarian to include blood work (chemistry and blood count), urinalysis, and fecal examina on.” Mo on seconded by Vicky Zumwalt. Mo on passed unani-mously. The Board also received several le ers from the Norwegian Elkhound Associa on of Minnesota, Inc. reques ng that the NEAA Board donate $2000 from the Miriam Phillips Trust Fund to the Modiano Lab for Cancer Research at the University Of Minnesota College Of Veterinary Medi-cine. Ron Peters reported that the board voted to donate the maximum $500 from the Miriam Phillips Trust Fund at our fall mee ng per the Working Rules. Therefore, it is impossible to donate the $2000 requested or any addi onal over the $500 maximum allowed from this fund. Sharin Graves moved to donate $1000 from the NEAA Canine Health Fund to each research fund on the recommended list (included in January 26, 2012 minutes) unless the minimum is a larger amount, then it will come back to the board for a decision. Pat Viken seconded the mo on. Mo on passed with 7 for and 1, Bill To en opposed. Susan Goss, DVM will be contacted and asked to give periodic reports on the funds. The commi ee proposed changes to the CHIC requirements were also discussed, but the board felt more informa on was needed. Pat Viken moved to table the discussion and vote on the proposed changes to CHIC to allow for more informa on. Mo on seconded by Diane Coleman. Mo on passed unanimously. 2012 NEAA NATIONAL SPECIALTY Na onal Banner Modifica ons‐ Ray Beathard stated that NEAA has offered a High In Trial for Agility at our Na onal Special es star ng in 2000, except the 2004. Ron Peters explained that AKC does not recognize or offer a High In Trial Agility, but most parent breed clubs are now offering it at their Na onal Special es. The award is given to the dog with the highest score or in the case of a e, the dog with the most yards per second. Vicky Zumwalt moved that a single banner be made with all recipients of the High In Trial Agility award from 2000 through 2010 included. Star ng with the 2012 Na onal banner, the HIT Agility will be included on all future banners. Pat Viken seconded the mo on. Mo on passed unanimously. Ron will ask Tracy Smith and Renee Schmidt to advise on the wording and abbrevia ons to be used and send the informa on for the banner to Ray. Ray plans to have the banner made in me for the 2012 NEAA Na onal Specialty.



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Helpful Tips Have Dog Will Travel: The American Kennel Club Offers Hotel Courtesy Tips for Pet Owners

From weekend excursions to family vacations, more people are traveling with their pets than ever before. As a result, an increasing number of hotels are allowing owners to travel as a pack with their dogs. The American Kennel Club offers the following canine cour-tesy tips to ensure that you and your pooch will be able to find a home away from home on your next trip.

Book your reservations at a pet-friendly hotel. Few things are more stressful on a trip than trying to sneak a dog in and out of the hotel.

Familiarize yourself with the hotel’s policies before you arrive. Typically, hotels that require a deposit will refund your money at check-out after a room inspection. Deposits and fees can vary by number or size of the dogs. Some hotels have size restrictions so be sure to ask before you book your room.

At check-in, ask where you should walk your dog, and make sure you clean up after him. Carry plenty of baggies with you – you don’t want to be caught without one! Don’t allow male dogs to lift their legs on trash cans or other items on hotel property.

Dogs should be confined in a crate when you are not in the room. If housekeepers stop by to drop off extra towels or to turn down the bed, they won’t be expecting a dog and could potentially allow your pooch to escape. Hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door to ensure that no one enters your room.

Do not allow your pet on the beds or couches unless they are covered by a blanket. Bring your own blankets and tow-els – don’t use the hotel’s supply on your dogs. And remember, hotel bathtubs are for humans only!

A noisy or destructive dog should not be left unattended in your hotel room. It’s common courtesy to keep your pet as quiet as possible and not disturb any of the other guests. Try leaving on the television or radio. Not only are they good “company” for your dog, the noise will also muffle the sounds of people in other rooms or walking down the hallway that may put a barker on the alert.

Set a good example before leaving, and clean up any stray hair and spritz the room with air freshener. Your actions will reflect positively and help protect the rights of all dog owners.

Additional tips on responsible dog ownership can be found on the AKC Website at www.akc.org. © The American Kennel Club, Inc.

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Trophies‐ The trophies for the 2012 NEAA Na onal have been chosen by the Trophy Chairperson and now the membership needs to help by do-na ng for the class or award of their choice. Ray Beathard announced that he had approved the mailing of postcards to remind members to do-nate to the trophy fund. Ribbons‐ Jan Wood had sent the board members artwork samples of several ribbon designs to choose from. A side ribbon could be added for 17 cents with the 75th Anniversary in print and the center bu on could include the 2012 logo for the 75th Anniversary. Vicky Zumwalt moved to add the side ribbon for 17 cents to the rose es for the 2012 NEAA Na onal Specialty. Sharin Graves seconded the mo on. Mo on passed unani-mously. Sharin Graves moved to put the 75th Anniversary logo for 2012 in the center bu on of each rose e. Vicky Zumwalt seconded the mo-on. Mo on passed unanimously.

Jan will send the board informa on and prices on drape ribbons that fit around the head and lay on the dog’s shoulders. Videographer‐ The hotel specified that we use their videographer. He was told what was expected in the video and admi ed that he isn’t able to do what we want. The hotel is now allowing us to hire an outside videographer and several are being interviewed. Premium List‐ The board received the final dra of the 2012 premium list to check for any changes or addi ons. It was felt that the show dedica-on should be added to the premium list. Margaret will make the addi on.

Judges Gi s‐ Gi s for the judges for the 2012 NEAA Na onal Specialty are being obtained by the Trophy Commi ee. OLD BUSINESS Vicky moved to rescind her prior mo on to donate $250 to Op gen because she found they are a for-profit company. Ron Peters seconded the mo on. Mo on approved unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Ray men oned that le ers need to be sent out to the North Central clubs regarding applica ons to hold the 2015 Cavalcade of Events. Because the response is due September 1, 2012, it was a consensus of the board that the le ers could wait un l Pat Viken takes over her du es of Corre-sponding Secretary on April 1, 2012. Bill To en made a mo on for adjournment. The mee ng adjourned at 11:17 pm CST.

Respec ully submi ed,

Diane Coleman NEAA Recording Secretary


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Contact the Vice President: Vicky Zumwalt [email protected]

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Norwegian Elkhound Associa on of America, Inc. Board Mee ng – Telephone Conference Call

April 3, 2012

NEAA President, Vicky Zumwalt called the mee ng to order at 6:02pm Arizona Time. Roll Call: Board members in a endance: Vicky Zumwalt, Ron Peters, Beverly Evans, Pat Viken, Margaret Williamson, Bill To en, Robert Indeglia, Mary Jo Benede and Margaret Mo . President’s Report – Vicky welcomed the new Board and talked about working together as a team. Vicky advised that she had made an execu ve decision to remove the Working Rules from the NEAA website, that there had never been a mo on approving placing the Rules on the website to begin with and that the Rules are administra ve working guidelines for the Board of Directors. The Cons tu on and Bylaws will remain on the website. Corresponding Secretary – Changes to Board and current membership list forwarded to AKC. Current commi ee members contacted about staying on for another term. Nina Ross declined another term as the AKC Gaze e columnist. We will need to appoint a new columnist. Treasurer Report – Ron to submit Treasurer’s report for quarter ending 31 March to the newsle er. Next Treasurer’s report will be submi ed by Beverly Evans to the Board at the 2012 annual mee ng. New bank account opened. Beverly to contact Leslie Trapnell about se ng up a phone link for credit card charges at the Kona Kai. AKC Delegate Report – Maggie a ended the March delegates mee ng. Maggie reported that delegate vote adding addi onal Groups failed. Old Business 2014 Na onal hotel contract – Bill To en and Dr. Robert Indeglia to contact and offer to help Laura Hall Lewis with the contract. Breed pamphlet – Maggie Mo to work on it. Modiano Grant – tabled. Will be brought back up for considera on in the fall of 2012. Futurity/Maturity 2015 – Pat Viken to send a le er to the Minnesota and Wisconsin clubs to see if they are interested. 2012 Na onal Dedica ons – Pat Craig will honor the memory of Joan Brennan and Tom Braly at the NEAA Awards Banquet. Agility Banner – Beverly Evans to send check to Banner Company and Margaret Williamson to pick up the Banner, and two stands. 2012 Na onal Videos – Bill To en mo oned and Pat Viken seconded that we charge $25.00 for an individual video, with the purchase one of the Conforma on or Performance packages. Mo on carried. Vote to accept Kevin and Linda Richards as new members. Passed unanimously. Welcome Kevin and Linda. New Business Breeder/Mentor/Speaker Program – Should we keep the requirement that Breeder/Mentor/Speakers be an AKC Breeders of Merit? There was discussion involving the targe ng of Breeders of Merit who are listed on the AKC website. Bill To en moved that the AKC Breeder of Merit re-quirement be stricken from the Breeder/Mentor/Speaker requirements. Ron Peters seconded. Vicky called for individual recorded votes. Mo-on passed unanimously.

NE News – NE News is password protected. Ques on was brought up by Vicky Zumwalt: Do we keep the newsle er password protected? A er discussion, it was agreed that we keep access to the NE News password protected on the website. Budget for 2014 Na onal – Importance of working within a pre-determined budget was discussed. Pat Viken recommended that a review of fi-nancial reports from the last two Na onal Special es be reviewed and a budget established. Beverly Evans and Ron Peters agreed to work on it. 2014 Na onal Show Coordinator – Discussion about whether or not the Show Coordinator could par cipate in the event with their dogs. It was agreed that the Show Coordinator could par cipate in the show. Vicky Zumwalt will work on ge ng a Na onal Show Coordinator. 2013 Futurity/Maturity Coordinator - Discussion was tabled un l the Board receives further informa on from the Columbine Club. It was reported that Freeman Claus passed away in mid-March. Freeman was an honorary life me member of NEAA. It was agreed that Pat Tro er would give a eulogy at the Awards Banquet in memory of Freeman Claus. AKC 2012 Good Sportsmanship Award – Board of Directors voted to award the AKC Good Sportsmanship Award to Rita Munson. Mee ng adjourned at 7:16 pm

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Helpful Tips Don’t Overheat Your Hound!

American Kennel Club® Offers Tips to Keep Your Canine Cool Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the great outdoors. However, responsible dog owners need to take some pre-cautions to keep their canine safe during the dog days of summer. As we head into the warmest months of the year, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) offers the following tips for keeping canines cool. When Out and About:

Make sure your dog has access to plenty of fresh water. Bring a collapsible bowl that you can refill at water foun-tains. Freeze a bottle of water or bring ice cubes in a Tupperware container on long outings.

Walk your dog on the grass or dirt where it is cooler. Asphalt can quickly get hot enough to burn the pads of dogs' paws.

Never leave your dog in a vehicle. When it’s only 80 degrees outside, a car can heat up to over 120 degrees in just minutes and leaving your windows open does little to prevent heat build-up.

Never tie a dog outside a store while you run errands. If you can’t bring your dog inside the store, it’s best to leave him home.

Avoid strenuous exercise on extremely hot days. Take walks in the early mornings or evenings, when heat and humidity are less intense.

Cool Canine Ideas:

Check out the latest canine gear. There are many products on the market designed to give your dog relief from the heat including cooling vests, fans that clip onto your dog’s crate and mats that cool to 20 degrees below room temper-ate, among others.

Create your own chill zone. Keep your dog cool by placing a wet towel on a concrete or tile floor in front of a fan or air conditioner.

Don’t trim or shave your dog’s fur. A dog’s coat helps regulate body temperature and protects from sunburn. Heat Exhaustion 101: Symptoms of heat exhaustion or stroke include: excessive panting, disorientation and obvious paleness or graying to the

gums due to a lack of oxygen. If you feel your dog is suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke, act immediately by submerg-ing her in cool water (not ice cold) or by placing ice packs on her neck. Once the dog has been stabilized get her to a vet.

Additional tips on how to keep your canine cool this summer can be found on the AKC Website at www.akc.org. © The American Kennel Club, Inc.

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On-Line Breeders Directory

Breeders Directory

In an effort to aid those interested in acquiring a Norwegian Elkhound puppy, the Norwegian Elkhound

Associa on of America (NEAA) will include an asterisk (*) next to those breeders listed on the NEAA

Breeders' Directory who currently have li ers available, ascribe to the Code of Ethics, and are "members

in good standing" of the organiza on. If a breeder wishes to u lize this service, they should contact

Margaret Williamson ([email protected]) . The asterisk will remain on the list for three months. NEAA

does not endorse or make any claim expressed or implied as to the veracity of any breeder. All

transac ons are between the buyer and the breeder and not the responsibility of NEAA.

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Breeders Directory

Documents

President’s Message - NEAA · [email protected] Canine Health & Research Susan Goss, DVM – Chair-man [email protected] Pat Viken – Board Liaison [email protected]