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Volume 2010, Issue 6 Jan / Feb 2010
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Babes in SkylandBREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS
www.jerseyskylandslrc.com/BreederReferral.htm
7 YEAR OLD CHOCOLATE SPAYED FEMALEBorn: August 2, 2002
"Louise" is is house-broken, crate trained and obedience trained. She is OFA Good, Optigen A, CERF clear. She
is a quiet, sweet girl whose one flaw is a rather over-reaching appreciation for food left on the counter, and
unguarded garbage cans.Sire: Rockycreek's River Dance
Dam: MacHenry Stella by StarliteElizabeth Henry 518-589-5843
4 YEAR OLD BLACK SPAYED FEMALESugar is very pretty, loving and gentle, and she is
obedience trained. She would be great for a retired person who wants a true companion and would love to
share their bed. She gets along with other dogs, but would prefer to be the only princess. Sugar has OFA Good Hips, her eyes are CERF clear 2008 and she is
Optigen ClearSire: Am.Can.Ch. Beechcroft's Study In Black
Dam: Windwood’s MayaEva Ragalia 845-883-9143
7 Month Old Black Male Puppy - Neutered Born: June 7, 2009
This boy loves people, is extremely gentle and gets along with other dogs. He has all of his shots, is crate
and obedience trained.Sire: Ch. Liberty Hill Luke Jr.
OFA Hips Good and Elbows Normal, CERF May 2009 Dam: Windwood's Midnight Lace
OFA Hips Good and Elbows Normal, CERF May 2009
Breeder/owner must place some of her dogs due to her own medical problems.
Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143 [email protected]
BLACK MALE AND FEMALE PUPPIESBorn: Sept 26, 2009
Sire: MBISS CH. Beechcroft Study’s Top SecretOFA Hips Good/Elbows Normal, Heart Echo Normal, CERF
Nov. 2009 and Optigen clearDam: Blackwatch Breagh
OFA Hips and Elbows; Heart Echo Normal, Eyes ACVO May 2009 and Optigen Clear
Karen Lolli 845-283-5725
YELLOW FEMALE PUPPY
Born: November 2, 2009Sire: Ancroft's Back to the Future
OFA Hips and Elbows and OFA Heart Echo Normal, Eyes CERF Nov. 2009 and Optigen Clear
Dam: HiView Tiffany at AncroftOFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Eyes ACVO Feb.
2009 Optigen NormalAnn DeGraw 908-362-5514
The breeders listed in our referral service are members in good standing of JSLRC, but under NO circumstance does JSLRC guarantee the services of said members. The buyer
should review all contracts directly with the breeder.Full members, eligible for additional benefits, wishing to list a litter in the club newsletter and on the website must do so in writing ON THE CLUB FORM.Please send info to: Laura Dedering - JSLRC Breeder Referralsby email: [email protected] by mail: 98 Ramblewood Dr. Bangor, PA 18013-5601
Table Of ContentsLabs4Rescue page 4Grand Champion page 5NAIA page 7Awards Description page 10 Awards Applications page 11
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JSLRC Officers and Board:
President: Donna Forte
Vice Pres: Sharon Celantano
Secretary: Donna Sevchuk190 Asbury Anderson RdAsbury, NJ 08802(908) 537-7041
Treasurer: Laura Dedering
Directors:1 Year - Ann DeGraw 2009-20102 Year - Laura Muirhead 2009-20112 Year – Karen Lolli 2009-2011
Newsletter Staff:Newsletter Editor and Publisher:
Leslie PlankSmithtown, NY [email protected]
Contributing Editorsand Publishers:
Lisa GrassoMerrick, [email protected]
Laura DederingBangor, [email protected]
SKYWRITER is a publication of the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. published six times a year with deadlines on the 15th of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec. Contributions in the form of articles, news comments, wins, litter, and other items of interest to the membership are encouraged. Opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not those of the JSLRC either in whole or in part. The Editor reserves the right to edit materials in the interest of space, literary clarity, good taste or timeliness. All deadlines will be strictly enforced. Subscriptions are available to non-members for $12.00 per year from JSLRC, through the Publisher.
By Sherri Mattheis
New Member
Voted in at the 12/09 meeting:
Fran PidgeonSparta, NJ 07871
(973)[email protected]
Interests: Stewarding & Obedience. Willing to work on Obedience committee.
~Committee Chairs are reminded to contact new members and get
them involved in JSLRC activities.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of JSLRC can contact
our Membership Chair for procedures and a membership
packet.
Call or write toSherri Mattheis -
JSLRC Membership Chair908-689-5865
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEHello All,
Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. Eve Ragalia did a fabulous job again this year coordinating the Holiday party. The food, music, doggie grab bag and raffle were enjoyed by everyone. It’s so nice to have a chance to sit down, chat and enjoy each other’s company.
This past weekend JSLRC once again hosted the Labrador Booth at The Canine Learning Experience held at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Sherri Mattheis did a wonderful job on the booth and especially the slide show that ran throughout the day. There were some really neat photos of our favorite breed doing everything a Lab can do….agility, field work, service, search and rescue, showing at all venues and of course being the best companion ever! Once again Maureen Foster’s Bambi was huge hit and quite an attraction at the booth. No one could resist taking her picture then donating, it’s such a sight…so a big Thank You to Bambi as I believe she collected about $145.00 for Labrador Life Line.
Just a few things coming up, the Winter Health Clinic will be held at Blairstown Animal Hospital (Feb 7, 2010). So far, it looks like it will be another successful clinic, fingers crossed we don’t have snow! And……
Be sure to get you Award applications into Desiree Cougle. Information was sent to all members, it’s also up on the club website. This year we will be honoring another Outstanding Member, so please plan to join us at the March meeting. Additionally there will be a program on Puppy Intensive Care.
Well that’s about all I can think of at the moment…..
Stay warm!
Donna
Stars of the Sky
Can Ch. Cedarcreek Brookberry Mahogany StormSawmill River Kennel Club - WB, BOSOwners: Donna & Stephanie Forte & Sherri Mattheis
Rockycreek's Harbor MasterManatee KC– Best BBEBBE Sporting Group 1 Clearwater KC – WD3 Point Major!Inverness Florida KC – WD4 Point Major! Breeder/Owners: Kathy, Gerie & Janice Mines
Am/Can. Ch. Rockycreek's On The Road Again CD JH RNJacksonville KC – BOBPulled for group Owners: Kathy and Gerie Mines
Forestwood’s Unbelievable Manatee KC – RWB to a majorInverness Florida KC – RWB to a majorPasco Florida KC – WB/BOW3 Point Major! Breeder/ Owner: Leslie Plank
Brookberry's American DreamLehigh Valley KC – RWBSaw Mill River KC – RWBOwners: Phil Hess, Sue Hess, Stephanie Forte
Brookberry's Wish Come TrueThe Kennel Club of Philadelphia – RWDOwners: Phil Hess, Sue Hess, Stephanie Forte
Can. Ch. Folklaur Storybook EndingInverness Florida KC – WB3 Point Major! Tampa Bay KC – WB3 Point Major!Breeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Can. Ch. Folklaur Neverending StoryLehigh Valley KC – WD/BOWBreeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Am. Can. Ch. Folklaur GhostwriterMJLRC Day 1 – 2nd Stud DogMJLRC Day 2 – 1st Stud DogBreeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Can. Ch. Folklaur Song And Dance ManDelaware Water Gap KC – WD/BOWJacksonville KC – WD3 Point Major! Breeder: Laura Dedering
Can. Ch. Folklaur The Secret GardenPocono Mountain KC – WB/BOSBig Apple Sporting Society – WB/BOWJSLRC Specialty - 1st Open Yellow BitchMJLRC Specialty - 4th Open Yellow BitchBreeder/Owner: Laura Dedering
Branwood’s PeppermintGreater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Assc. – 1st 12 – 18The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Day 1 – 1st 12-18The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Day 2 – 1st 12-18Windham KC – 1st BBEKC Of Northern NJ – 1st BBESaw Mill River KC – 1st BBEBreeder/ Owner/Handler: Hallie Scherck
Branwood’s Morning MischiefGreater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Assc.– WB/BOW/BOSThe Kennel Club of Philadelphia Day 1 – RWBThe Kennel Club of Philadelphia Day 2 – 2nd BBEWindham KC – 3rd AmbredKC Of Northern NJ – RWBSaw Mill River KC – 2nd Open AOACBreeder/Owner/Handler: Hallie Scherck
CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!
Jane Zeolla from Labs4rescue, who spoke at our May 2009 meeting sent these photos and a note……
“I am also doing rescue work with some local rescues in Bucks Co area, taking in Labs from a high kill NC shelter. Labs4Rescue doesn't have a network in NC, so I am working with some local rescues on this project.....so anyone you know who is looking for a rescue lab, please send them my way! ([email protected])
There is an amazing organization, Pilots & Paws, which is an all volunteer group of Private plane pilots who volunteer in their spare time to fly rescue dogs out of high kill shelter areas to their rescues in the north. Here are some pics of the last 2 flights of the NC dogs into Doylestown airport! Check out the "co pilot"! Our Pilot, David, has made both these flights for us on the weekends, he truly is these dog's "angel"!
To: AKC Superintendents & Show SecretariesFrom: Robin StansellSubject: Grand Championship
This memo is to address anticipated exhibitor questions and to clarify the Grand Champion judging procedure.
Who is Eligible for Grand Champion competition? The following categories of dogs are entered in this competition:
1. Dogs that are Champions of Record competing in Best of Breed or Best of Variety class. 2. Dogs transferred to Best of Breed/Variety which according to their owners’ records have completed the
requirements for a championship but whose championships are unconfirmed. (The showing of dogs whose championships are unconfirmed is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of show where a dog completed the requirements for a championship according to the owners’ records.)
3. Champions that win Non-Regular Classes and become eligible for Best of Breed competition. (Altered or spayed CH veteran class winners at independent specialties are eligible.)
4. Winners Dog and Winners Bitch are not eligible for Grand Champion competition.
At the judge's discretion, Grand Championship points may be awarded to: 1. Best of Breed or Variety 2. Best of Opposite 3. Select Dog 4. Select Bitch
Grand Champion competition will not continue beyond Best of Breed competition and in breeds that are divided into varieties, Grand Champion Competition will not continue beyond Best of Variety competition.
What are the requirements to earn the Grand Champion Title? 1. 25 Grand Champion points. 2. A minimum of 9 points won at 3 shows with ratings of 3 or more points (Major wins) under three different judges,
and one or more of the balance of points won under a 4th judge. 3. At least one Champion of Record was defeated at three of these shows.
How are Grand Champion points computed? 1. Grand Champion points are only to be awarded to dogs the judge considers deserving. 2. Grand Champions points awarded to the Best of Breed/Variety shall count all dogs of both sexes competing in the
regular classes and in Best of Breed/Variety competition. 3. Grand Champion points awarded to Best of Opposite Sex shall count all dogs of their sex competing in the regular
classes and in Best of Breed/Variety competition. 4. Grand Champion points awarded to Select Dog/Bitch shall count all dogs of their sex defeated in the Best of
Breed/Variety competition as well as the dogs of their sex in the regular classes. 5. The entry of non-regular classes are not counted for computation of Grand Champion points to be awarded.
Judging Procedure 1. Choose BOB, BOW and BOS 2. If quality warrants, choose a Select Dog (SD) and Select Bitch (SB) from the remaining Champions in the BOB ring
(Do not consider BOW, WD or WB) 3. Annotate the judge's book certification as to the eligibility and quality of the Grand Champion points being awarded
or withheld. 4. Award BOB, BOS, SD and SB ribbons if determined to be of eligible and deserving of the Grand Champion title.
See: http://www.akc.org/pdfs/judges_sheet_conformation.pdf for example of the revised judge's book form.
Administration 1. On May 12, 2010 Grand Champion competition will be included in all shows offering BOB or BOV competition. 2. Premium lists - Other than prize listings, there is no requirement to address Grand Champion competition in the
premium list since it is included in all shows that offer BOB or BOV. However, there is no restriction should superintendents and secretaries want to bring attention to the new competition.
3. Judging Schedule - No additional information is required. 4. Ribbons - BOB and BOS do not require an additional ribbon. Light blue & white ribbons for SD & SB. Flat ribbons or
rosettes are equally acceptable. "Select" is acceptable wording however "Grand Champion Select" is acceptable and more descriptive.
5. Ring Markers - Just as with BOB, BOW and BOS, there is no AKC requirement to have SD and SB placement markers. These markers are provided as a service by the club or superintendent.
********************************************************************************************************************************************FROM Judges-L:Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 17:36:17 -0500From: CINDY & ROBIN STANSELL <[email protected]>Subject: Misunderstanding of Grand CH
Just to save confusion...... Perhaps in New Zealand "Specialty wins do not count towards this Grand title sadly!!" However; Grand Champion points are eligible to be won in any BOB or BOV competition in the US. This includes Specialties.Robin Stansell********************************************************************************************************************************************>My understanding from what was originally published about the GC, that if you >give your class dog (WD) Best of Breed, but give a Special Bitch, BOS, you can award another CH bitch a Select, and vice versa, if WB goes Breed. But a Special cannot get a Select if beaten by a class animal for any award.>
This is more confusion and inaccurate information! Although WD & WB are not eligible for GC points by winning BOB & BOS, the judge can still award GC Points to SD & SB.
A good example might be at a National Specialty when an outstanding class animal wins BOB it does not mean that none of the Champions competing are deserving of recognition. In this case you could award GC points to BOS, SD, & SB. Robin Stansell********************************************************************************************************************************************>But what if your WD is a Champion??>Not done often, now days, but Champions can be entered in Open.>Better give WD to the Bred-by ........... LOLThese are examples are getting more interesting but....... GC points are not eligible for WD and WB. They are only eligible for CH entered in BOB and Non-Regular Classes. (This does include dogs that are "Moved Up" to BOB from a previous dates finishing)Robin Stansell_________________________________________________________________________________________________And more from the American Kennel Club:Please help us get the word out about the Barkfest at Bonhams by forwarding this email to your club members and other lists:
The Barkfest at Bonhams Charity Brunch is coming up on Sunday, February 14th, the Sunday right before Westminster. For a $50 donation with your advance RSVP ($60 at the door), you can bring your dog and enjoy a lovely brunch at Bonhams' art galleries in New York City, while viewing beautiful canine art and fascinating dog memorabilia. This year, the collection includes a dog collar that belonged to Charles Dickens! View the Barkfest at Bonhams full-size ad for more information.
All proceeds from the Barkfest benefit the AKC Humane Fund, which celebrates the human-canine bond and promotes responsible pet ownership through education, outreach and grant-making. In 2009, thanks to generous donations, the Humane Fund was able to make grants to several deserving breed rescue organizations in need. Help the Humane Fund continue its good work by coming to the Barkfest at Bonhams! RSVP at (212) 696-8277. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you, Jennifer Herzog - Manager, Development & MarketingAmerican Kennel Club, 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 212-696-8225 (phone) 212-696-8299 (fax)[email protected] www.akc.org
Editor’s Note:
The following is an excerpt from a paper was submitted to Skywriter by Lorene Connolly on behalf of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). It is a synopsis of the talks given at their 2009 annual conference. The conference dealt with dispelling the propaganda put out by animal rights activists, and there were many speakers who spoke about various topics from laboratory animals to animals used in the food production industry. As the paper was quite long, I am only including the topics that pertained to dog owners.
The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA)
About NAIA The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) is an association of professional people who work closely with animals. It is comprised of experts and enthusiasts across many fields dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals, strengthening the human-animal bond, and safeguarding the rights of responsible animal owners. Members consist of pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and rescue groups. Members also include breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, farmers, fisherman, hunters and wildlife biologists. The membership roster of NAIA includes some of America’s most respected animal professionals, advocates and enthusiasts.
For 18 years, NAIA’s role has been to provide a moderate, balanced, fact-based perspective on animal and pet-related issues and legislation at the national, state and local levels, wherever advice from the field is helpful. It has built a grassroots movement with like-minded individuals who enjoy animals on a variety of levels. Collectively, they resist the notion that animal use is somehow wrong, and who believe in achieving a healthy balance between the needs of humans and animals. NAIA has been recognized as the nation’s mainstream voice for animals and the people who care for them.
The National Animal Interest Alliance is a charitable organization recognized under the Internal Revenue Code as a 501©3. It is an educational organization dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between people and animals.
Mission Statement. The Mission of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) is to promote the welfare of animals, to strengthen the human-animal bond, and safeguard the rights of responsible animal owners and professionals through research, public education, sound public policy.
Conference Title:Propaganda, Reality and Public Perception:
Dispelling Animal Myths in an Age of Images and Sound BitesNovember 1 – 4, Laison Capitol Hill Hotel
Washington D.C.
In opening remarks, the purpose of NAIA was clarified to emphasize the strategic importance of building unity among groups whose members live and work with animals not only because of their common interests but because they all share a common threat. Whether they are farmers, medical researchers who work with animals, animal trainers, purebred dog or cat owners or breeders, or hunters, they are all the objects of elimination by those in the animal extremist – animal rights movements whose stated goals are to eliminate their rights, take away their rights to own animals, and their useses of their animals for either recreation or commerce. NAIA was formed eighteen years ago by Patti Strand. It was formed with the goal of uniting all animal interest groups into one cohesive blanket organization where together they can present a unified voice against negative legislation regarding how animals are owned, used, and managed in our country. The achievement of this goal has been a long time coming. However the organization feels it is close to accomplishing its mission. The speakers gathered at their annual conferences are expert in discussing their topics from first hand experiences, and ths conference was no different. The speakers who gathered in Washngton DC shared the challenges they face and have faced during their careers, and in so doing, helped all of us here to develop new contacts, form strategic alliances and working partners.
Currently, NAIA is actively engaged in countering the tenants of the animal rights movement. It is a movement with a life all its own, with its false science, emotional lexicon and dramatic imagery. It has radical legislative goals that they strive to implement. These groups, especially P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and H.S.U.S. (The Humane Society of the United States) without hesitation or shame, tell lies and half-truths, use gorilla tactics, harass people, and use threats to destroy individuals and organizations. They will go so far as to stage media events sympathetic to their cause.
The end goal is to implement their social agenda that bans outright ownership of animals for guardianship instead, to ban the use of animals for commerce, to ban all and any forms of “factory farming”, and to promote a vegan lifestyle. The movement skillfully uses sophisticated “social marketing” and “cause marketing” techniques and they are very good at it. These, and other related programs, are the challenges facing NAIA as they opened their Conference in Washington on November 1, 2009.
Speaker from the American Kennel Club (AKC), a substitute for Margaret Poindexter, AKC’s General Counsel, in Compliance Division department.
This year is the AKC’s 125th Anniversary. However, due to the economy and other reason, registration of purebred dogs is down. It has become difficult for the AKC to communicate what it is doing for the purebred dogs.
In the Compliance Division: Investigation DNA Testing Case Management Compliance Support Investigations and Inspections
According to AKC rules, you will be contacted and visited by the AKC Department of Investigations and Inspections if you register more than seven litters
You will be subject to random inspections if you register 4-6 litters per year
The term, “Puppy Mill” came into use by the animal rights movement about 40 years ago. But, it should only mean, “sub-standard”, irrespective of the number of dogs. Abuse and neglect can occur anywhere, in a kennel with any number of dogs.
The AKC disagrees strongly on the use of the number of intact dogs as a benchmark for compliance.
For success in purchasing dogs, breeders should help potential buyers by referring them to www.puppybuyerinfo.com, also accessible at http://www.akc.org/puppybuyerinfo/.
The final presentation was by Patti Strand, founder of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). In her talk, Patti addressed the myth of pet over-population; one of the constructs frequently espoused by the animal rights organizations.
Anti-pet legislation is makings its way through state legislatures. It is characterized by:
Mandatory Spay-Neuter laws, and Breed Specific Legislation
In legislative battles, the media often supports these proposals. Often, dog breeders were vilified as being responsible for pet over-population. Strong propaganda, using distortions, half-truths, lies, and emotional manipulation characterized this media.
Today, the future ownership of pets, in particular, of dogs, is at stake. In place, animal rights groups wish to establish “guardianship”. The elimination of purebred breeds is also a stated goal of some of these groups. In their materials, dog breeders are held responsible for the following:
Over-population Puppy-Mills Creating genetic diseases Creating bad temperaments Engaging in eugenics Not caring about the dogs they breed.
Pet overpopulation is a myth, and today, animal shelter populations are decreasing. Euthanasia is down throughout the country, and adoption of shelter dogs and cats has never been higher. If the desired goal of animal rights activists of decreasing the number of pure-bred dogs bred is even partially achieved, the demand for adopted dogs will increase to the point where the number of available dogs will not be adequate to meet it. This is demonstrated by the trend toward the decrease in the number of dogs being registered today in the United States. Registrations for purebred dogs with the AKC are in decline. And, already, purebred dogs are being imported from Mexico, Canada and Europe to meet the market demand for purebred dogs. In the meantime, purebred dog breeders have been banned or harassed out of breeding due to draconian local laws that made the endeavor virtually impossible for them to do.
Patti shared a personal case study regarding Dalmatians, a breed she and her husband had bred for many years. When the Disney movie, “101 Dalmatians” was released in 1993,the national breed club for Dalmatians and the AKC launched a successful public relations campaign discouraging the public at large from going out and buying Dalmatian puppies as pets because they are not the type of dog that would make the most ideal family pet. Afterwards, the number of litter registrations significantly decreased. Those in the Dalmatian fancy believed that the decrease in demand and litter registrations would be temporary, however long after the public relations campaign came to an end, neither the demand for this breed nor the number of litter registrations has ever come back to what it was.
Patti emphasized the unity of interest between diverse groups of communities all of which use animals and has them in their professional or recreational interests:
The agricultural community; farmers The medical research community; medical scientists, physicians, and laboratory technician careers The animal entertainment industries, including circus, rodeo, bull riders, competitive equestrian sports, people who run
riding schools, and organizations and individuals who sponsor other competitive sports with animals The purebred cat fancy that registers animals, such as both hobby and commercial cat breeders The purebred dog fancy that registers animals, such as both hobby and commercial dog breeders The advertising industry that commonly uses animals, especially dogs, cats and horses, in advertising Film and motion picture industries that often use animals in their work Hunters; US Sportsmen Alliance
No doubt, there are others. These groups meet on grounds of common interest against the tenants of the animal rights movement, in particular, P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), and H.S.U.S. (Humane Society of the United States). that are basically lobbying groups, traveling from state to state, drafting new legislation for legislators to sponsor all favorable to their agendas. Their ultimate goal of these organizations, regardless of their name or rhetoric, is to define animal rights, a term which to them means to end pet ownership as we now know it for pet “guardianship”, and to limit the consumption and use of animal products in our lives, moving society toward a vegan lifestyle.
The NAIA (National Animal Interest Alliance) is an advocate instead for the animal welfare movement. This movement guards animals against misuse, abuse, and abandonment. It calls upon the expertise of individuals in the fields of politics, social science, and animal science to come together and work so that the needs of animals and society can be balanced.
Patti ended her talk with the following quote from the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson, who said, “Any jackass can kick down a barn door, but it takes a good carpenter to build one!”
Editors Note:
For a copy of the complete paper covering all the topics spoken about at the conference, email me at [email protected]
The National Animal Interest Alliance website can be found at www.naiaonline.org
JERSEY SKYLANDS LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.
AWARDS DESCRIPTION
Members are responsible for applying for their awards with the required verifying documents. Certificate awards are available to all members, but competitive awards are available only to full members who have earned additional privileges. Awards cover achievements that were completed during the previous calendar year (i.e. the award year). In the following, service dogs include guide dogs, hearing dogs, handicapped-assistance dogs, police dogs, narcotics or bomb squad dogs, search & rescue dogs, or others trained and employed by organizations as deemed acceptable. Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog Certificates are not eligible for awards.COMPETITIVE AWARDS:One award available to each sex in each category. Copies of the AKC Gazette Awards pages are required.Top Specials Dog/Bitch: Highest number labs defeated as a finished champion during the award year as a BOB or BOS only.Top Winners Dog/Bitch: Highest number of Labs defeated from the classes during the award year, as a winner, BOW, BOB, or BOS only. For BOW, all class dogs of both sexes are counted. For BOS count all the dogs the same sex as your dog and any specials of the same sex. For BOB all the dogs from both sexes and all specials are counted. Top Junior Dog/Bitch: Highest cumulative number of Labs defeated by dog/bitch under two years of age at the time of the placements, as a Winner, RW, BOW, BOB, or BOS only. The wins may be from prior years through the award year. The dog/bitch need not be a finished champion. The award may be applied for more than once for the same dog but no later than the year following the dog’s second birthday. Dogs defeated are calculated the same as for Top WD/WB above. When counting reserve, count all the dogs the same sex as your dog minus the WD/WBTop Obedience Dog/Bitch: Highest average of all qualifying scores in A classes or Novice B classes for title completed during the award year, or highest average of all scores in Open B or Utility B attained during the award year.
NEW TITLE CERTIFICATE AWARDS:An award for completing one of the following titles during the award year; they may have begun earlier. Foreign titles are included. A copy of the official certificate or AKC Gazette Awards page is required.New Champion New Obedience Title New Agility TitleNew Field Title New Tracking Title New Rally TitleNew Hunting Title New Working CertificateOutstanding handling achievement for dogs handled to ALL points or qualifying scores for the title will be added to the certificate for all of the above as follows:Owner/Handler Breeder/Handler Breeder/Owner/Handler
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE AWARDS:Presented for achievements that are truly outstanding. A copy of the AKC Gazette Awards page or a letter of satisfactory performance from a service organization is required.Conformation: Received three five-point majors; four four-point major; five three point majors.Obedience: All qualifying legs with scores of 195 or better without NQ’s; or a High in Trial.Hunting: Received all qualifying wings without an NQ.Field: Any placement at a field trial.All Around Retriever: Must be a Breed Champion, and a CD in obedience or higher, and a JR Hunter or higher, or a Tracking Title holder or higher. Only the last title must be completed during the award year.All Around Producing Dog: A minimum of four get achieving titles during the award year including titles above plus graduated service dogs.All Around Producing Bitch: Same as for Dog, except a minimum of two get.Community Service (Person): The owner has a minimum of four therapy visitation, four educational programs with dogs, or one search and rescue mission.
JERSEY SKYLANDS LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.AWARDS APPLICATION – FOR 2009 ACHIEVEMENTS
OWNER:_________________________________________
DOG:____________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
MARK THE DESIRED COMPETITIVE AWARD AND ENTER THE NUMBER
Top Specials Dog ______ Top Specials Bitch ______ No. Labs Defeated ______
Top Winners Dog ______ Top Winners Bitch ______ No. Labs Defeated ______
Top Junior Dog ________ Top Junior Bitch ________ No. Labs Defeated ______
Top Obedience Dog__ ____ Top Obedience Bitch _____ Highest Average ______
*ATTACH COPY OF AKC GAZETTE AWARDS PAGE OR PRINTOUTS FROM AKC WEBSITE*
MARK THE DESIRED CERTIFICATE AWARD FOR NEW TITLE
*Title must have been completed in 2009*
Champion ____________ Obedience ____________ Hunting Title ____________
Tracking ______________ Field Title _____________ Working Certif __________
Agility ________________ Rally _______________
Handling Achievements:
Owner/Handler _______ Breeder/Handler _______ Breeder/Owner Handler ______
***ATTACH COPY OF OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OR AKC GAZETTE AWARDS PAGE ***
MARK THE DESIRED CERTIFICATE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Conformation____________ Field _____________ All Around Retriever __________
Obedience ____________ Hunting ___________ All Around Producing Dog _______
Community Service (Person) ____________________ All Around Producing Bitch____
***** ATTACH COPY OF OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE, AKC GAZETTE AWARDS PAGEOR LETTER FROM SERVICE ORGANIZATION *****
Return your completed application by March 13, 2010 to:
Desiree Cougle 7 Birch Lane, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 [email protected] ***Awards to be presented at the March meeting***
Jersey Skylands LabradorRetriever Club Newsletter
Leslie PlankEditor/Publisher15 Thrush Drive Smithtown, NY 11787
JSLRC Upcoming Events
March 31, 2010 Board Meeting 7:30 PM General Meetings 8:00 PM Agenda: Annual Awards: see newsletter or website for
applicationProgram: Puppy Intensive Care - A Breeder's Guide to Care
ofNewborn Puppies (DVD 30 min.)
April 28, 2010 Board Meeting7:30 P.M.
May 26, 2010 Board Meeting 7:30 PM General Meetings 8:00 PMProgram: TBA
