The Dane Dispatch March/April 2014 SPECIALTY ISSUE · Meet new friends, reminisce with old friends. Have great time!!!! We have come up with some great Raffle Idea’s and we will

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GREAT DANE CLUB OF LAS VEGAS

The Dane Dispatch March/April 2014

SPECIALTY ISSUE

The Dane Dispatch March/April 2014

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Officers Board of Directors

President Barbara Moler Robert Payne [email protected] [email protected]

Vice President Julie Burrus Peggy Smith- Schilling [email protected] [email protected]

Treasurer Judy Martin Marty Clark [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary Ann Montgomery Terri Leonard [email protected] [email protected]

GDCA DELEGATE Judy Martin Stephanie Coffers [email protected] [email protected] DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this Newsletter is for educational purposes and the free exchange of ideas relating to health and wellness and is submitted by the readers. It is not intended to diagnose any malady or physical condition, or to prescribe or promote any particular product(s). It is not intended as a substitute for the advice and treatment of a licensed Veterinarian. In the event that you use any of the this information for your animals, you will be taking sole responsibility, which is your right to do so as you choose, for which Dane Dispatch Newsletter, its editor, the Great Dane Club of Las Vegas (GDCLV) and its Board and members assume no responsibility. This NEWSLETTER IS WHERE MEMBERS CAN SHARE ANY TIDBIT pertaining TO DOGS

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SPECIALTY ISSUE

The 26th & 27th Annual Great Dane Club of Las Vegas Is FINALLY HERE!!!!! As the date draws near the excitement is building. We are looking forward to seeing friends, old and new Along with all the beautiful dogs and bitches we have come to know and the new upcoming puppy hopefuls. Riviera Hotel and Casino 2901 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV. 89109

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DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US! Friends of the Great Dane Club of Las Vegas would like for all the exhibitors to join them for Appetizers (provided) and drinks at: WICKED VICKY’S TAVERN Inside the Riviera Hotel &Casino 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Meet new friends, reminisce with old friends. Have great time!!!!

We have come up with some great Raffle Idea’s and we will be doing our popular 50/50 raffle. Make sure to bring plenty of singles and make it rain over your favorite items.

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BARK IN THE PARK FEEDBACK BARK IN THE PARK

Cornerstone Park, Henderson, NV March 8, 2014

Black Mountain KC attended the 11th Bark in the Park hosted by the city of Henderson, Nevada. The hours for the event were 10:00 am – 3:00pm. The day started out rather windy but nature let up on that by noon.

Local clubs were invited to the “Meet the Breed” held throughout the day at the Club

booth. The Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Great Danes, and Whippets were in attendance. Doggie treats were available for furry visitors and candy for the children who stopped by.

BMKC information sheets was available and handled out on a limited basis due to the

unfavorable wind taking control of anything that would fly! The Great Dane Club furnished handout information sheets on poisonous plants.

Great Dane Club members in attendance were Molly and her three Danes, Marty and

Ann with their puppy girl, and Ann Montgomery. Great Dane owners who visited the event last year came by again this year and met Molly’s girls who happen to be the nieces of their Great Dane girl. In counting, there were ten Danes spotted throughout the day walking around with their owners enjoying the moment! Thank you to all our members that helped make this event such a success.

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CH. DunDane W asan’s My Giva DaMs BusteD

Breed by: Robert Payne/ Anita Sanders/ Kandace Breding

Owned by: Robert Payne & Anita Sanders

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******NEWS FROM AROUND TOWN******

Great Dane Club of Las Vegas 2nd Annual Dane Days 2014

Our 2nd Annual Dane Days will be Saturday April 26, 2014

location: 628 W Craig Rd Lunch Provided

Las Vegas, NV 89032 9-1pm

The Great Dane Club of Las Vegas Wishes Everyone! HAPPY EASTER!!!!

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From the GDCA Board! Exciting Announcement for Continuous Fundraising

Help Us Every Time You Shop at Amazon.com

Amazon has a wonderful program called 'Amazon Smile', which contributes 0.5% back to charitable organizations that have registered with their program. The Charitable Trust just recently registered and you can help us and our Danes every time you shop at Amazon. When you are ready to shop, please go to this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-4436942

This link is assigned to the GDCA CT and once you go to this link, sign into your Amazon account as usual to begin shopping, or if it is your first time shopping with Amazon, follow the prompts to create an account. Just that easy, just that quick!

Please share this with all of your "non-dog" friends as well. As we get contributions back from Amazon, we will keep everyone posted on how well the program is doing.

Folks don’t forget that everything helps when it comes to research for our Danes

The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust supports Great Dane Rescue, Educational programs for Clubs, Scholarship Programs for Junior Handlers and initiatives to create great awareness of breed-specific health problems and medical

research efforts to improve the quality of life of the Great Dane.

There are many ways in which one may contribute to the Trust. Some individuals choose to send a monthly contribution, others make an annual gift. Others utilize the Trust for special occasions. Whatever you may choose, it's an

ideal way to make a tax-deductible gift that you know will go directly to the health and welfare of the Great Dane.

Please go to the link below to help keep the research going!!

http://ctstore.gdca.org/

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Dundane W asan’s Twist of Fate V Steel Rose

Bred By: Robert Payne / Anita Sanders Owned By: Molly Hoying Burkhalter

Kandace Breding Todd Burkhalter

Robert Payne

Anita Sanders

Handled Exclusively By Betty Jo Costantinidis

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Health Watch!

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs Written on 10/09/2013 by Ron Miller in Home Remedies

There are many benefits of coconut oil for dogs being discovered for dogs, even though it was not

recommended in the past. The coconut, also known as the “tree of life”, has been found to have many

benefits not only for humans, but for our best friends as well.

There are many products and furniture made from coconut lumber and leaves. Many foods and desserts

have at least a bit of coconut milk in them. But the most popular use of the coconut, in the field of health

and medicine, is the coconut’s oil, which has been found to cure or alleviate many diseases.

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs

Many diseases and ailments, like yeast infections, smelly coats, hot spots, cuts that have been infected,

and even cracked paws, can all be cured with just a jar of “virgin coconut oil.” When all forms of diet

remedies have failed, then it is time to try out this miracle natural medicine for your dog. Virgin coconut oil

means that it is unrefined, and it can be used for both dogs and humans. Lauric acid, a medium chain fatty

acid, can help prevent bacterial and viral infections. This is most commonly found in a mother’s milk and

builds the immune system. Fortunately, dogs can benefit from the same kind of protection and health

advantages it gives throughout their lives.

There are many other benefits of coconut oil for dogs, all good reasons why you should give your dog

some virgin coconut oil. First, it can potentially reduce cancer risks. It also improves the digestion of your

dog and becomes medicine for most digestive upsets. The thyroid function is also kept normal with coconut

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oil. It can give your dog a smooth glossy coat, as well as healthy, supple skin. Yeast and fungal infections

are also treated and prevented through the use of coconut oil. Arthritis and similar pains can also be

minimized or treated. Coconut can also balance your dog’s metabolism rate to keep his weight under

control.

Another area in which amazing results have been attained is in prevention of parasitic infestations, and

apparently curing the problem in many instances. As described in an article on the

HealingNaturallyByBee.com website:

Coconut oil may provide an effective defense against many troublesome parasites including giardia. Like bacteria and

fungi, giardia can’t stand up against MCFA found in coconut oil.

Research has confirmed the effectiveness of MCFA in destroying giardia and possibly other protozoa.5,6,7 By using

coconut oil and other coconut products every day, you may be able to destroy giardia before it can establish a

toehold.

It can be given internally or applied externally, and can provide remedies for many skin infections. It can

disinfect cuts and improve your dog’s general skin and coat condition, making it healthier. Wounds also

heal faster with coconut oil, and it helps to deodorize your dog’s skin and clear up some rashes as well.

And unlike most herbal products that are good for your dog’s health, coconut is something that your dog

will most probably love to eat. They will most likely gobble up the coconut oil and not be too picky with it.

Just as humans can get a bit nutty for coconut, so can our beloved buddies. Mix it with their food – it has

cured many picky eaters.

Many vets and researchers today are recommending the regular use of coconut oil for dogs and many other

pets as an excellent source of nutrients, which keeps your dog in good health.

The recommended dose is pretty easy; just give a teaspoon of coconut oil per 10 pounds of dog, or you

can give a table spoon per 30 pounds. Start with about 1/4 the recommended dosage and build up to the

recommended level over 3-4 weeks, as sometimes flu-like symptoms can appear if you hurried it right away.

More benefits of coconut oil for dogs are being constantly discovered. Get some for your fur baby’s

health and well-being.

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Healthy Treats for Happy Pets

Are you overfeeding your pet — or feeding the wrong things? Pet obesity is a growing

problem. Here's how to reduce it in your home.

We love our pets. And when they look at us from those big, round, eyes that radiate the love

back, or when they’re well behaved, we want to reward them for the joy they add to our life.

That reward often comes in the form of a treat.

But are we rewarding our pets too much and too often? Are they being overfed and under

exercised? A recent study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, which found about half

of all dogs and cats in American homes to be overweight or obese, would indicate yes. You

should be able to easily feel your pet’s ribs. If you can’t it, you should consult with your

veterinarian for a professional assessment and weight loss plan. Even just one extra pound can

cause or exacerbate medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, orthopedic

problems, and even lead to a shortened life.

Cats in the Kitchen

The average cat weighs between 6 and 20 pounds, depending on breed and sex. As adults, they

require 20-to-30 calories per pound of body weight a day. So a 10-pound cat needs 200-300

calories daily to stay within a healthy weight.

There’s nothing wrong with giving your cat a treat, but the portion size should be small.

Veterinarians advise feeding a cat no more than 10 percent of their daily nutrition from treats. If

you can’t resist indulging kitty with more, make sure that you reduce the amount of regular food

get.

Home cooks can easily prepare fresh liver, fish, and egg treats for cats and a variety of

commercial cat treats is available in supermarkets, pet stores, and online. One popular pet care

website offers catnip and cat grass, chicken and bonito slices so thin they can dissolve on the

tongue, tiny flavored rice treats, and freeze-dried liver snacks.

Since most treats add nothing but calories to a cat’s diet, many pet lovers instead treat their cats

with catnip or cat grass, which has negligible nutritional value and can be grown at home.

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Novus Dia Financial & NDF Capital Holding LLC

Wants to wish you all Good Luck and Congratulations at the


26th & 27th Annual Specialty

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The Dog Dish

Dogs aren’t as particular as cats in what they like to eat (think of some of the things you've

caught yours munching on unauthorized!), so a wider range of treats appeals to them.

As with cats, though, treats should make up no more than 10 percent of a dog’s daily nutrition.

Know that feeding a dog biscuit is the equivalent of feeding a child a candy bar, so try a

smallest-size multigrain, undyed biscuits. And your dog won’t notice if you break one in half to

give part now and part later.

Do you like cheese and crackers? Careful about tossing some to your pet. One ounce of cheese to

you is like a Big Mac to a 50-pound dog! For canines that are above their ideal weight, choose

chew toys and rawhides rather than caloric treats.

If you wonder how many calories are in your pet’s food and treats, read the label. You can find

major brand-name goodies for dogs and cats listed at http://www.petobesityprevention.com. If

yours isn’t listed, contact the manufacturer. And keep in mind that time spent playing with your

cat or taking your dog for an extra-long walk is the treat they treasure most.

New Champion Alerts:

Congratulations to all the New Champions

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2.) NONE TO REPORT AT THIS TIME

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If you would like your new champion listed please

submit to [email protected]

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Forever in our hearts

"Stanley” Ch. Echo's Stanley Cup Runneth Over

June 26, 2007 - February 6, 2014

Our First Great Dane * Our First Show Dog * Our First Champion

Norri & Warren Hennagin

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CLUB MEETINGS

Our next meeting, Wednesday, April 09 2014,

at 7:00 p.m. @

Novus Dia Financial

2580 Sorrel St.

Las Vegas, NV. 8914

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REGGIE

Mo'Danes X DaneDreams Rays of Grace

Loved and owned By: Barbara Mohler

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Breeder / Owner: Cyndi Hardy, KMA Danes

BREEDER/ OWNER: CyndI Hardy

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SOUTH WEST REGION 2014 SPECIALTIES

Great Dane Club of Mat-Su Alaska

No dates posted

Great Dane Club of Arizona Feb 2014

Great Dane Club of Tucson

January 2014

Great Dane club of Northern California April 26th & 27th

Great Dane Club of San Diego

May 16th am/pm

Great Dane Club of California June 7th & 8th

Great Dane Club of Monterey Bay

July 11th am/pm

Great Dane Club of Hawaii No dates posted

Great Dane Club of Las Vegas NV

March 28th am/pm

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Great Dane Club of Willamette Valley (Oregon)

March 28th am/pm

Great Dane Club of Washington August 15th am /pm

Asans WhiteShadows heyYHisbus Baby

Bred By: Anita Sanders Owned By: Nancy Hillard

Logesh Waran Anita Sanders

Logesh Warren Robert Payne

Always Expertly Handled By Betty Jo Costantindis

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Being Funky With Casey ….. Owned and Loved By Barbara Mohler

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Beginner Education Corner!

Great Dane health issues Posted on January 25, 2013 by Assisi Animal Health Many Great Dane health issues result from their purebred status and great size (such

as heart and musculoskeletal problems). Awareness and regular screening for these

conditions can help your Great Dane live a long, happy, healthy life. The following

are descriptions of four of the most common Great Dane health issues and how they

can benefit from treatment with the Assisi Loop.

The Assisi Loop uses low-level pulses of energy (PEMF) to decrease inflammation

and speed up the body’s natural healing process. For clinical and research

information, click here.

Help her have a long happy life by screening for common Great Dane health issues.

DCM: Dilated CARDIOMYOPATHY

This is the version of “dog heart disease” that is most prevalent in Great Danes. In

DCM, the chambers of the left ventricle become enlarged, infringing on the

heart’s ability to pump, causing the heart to beat in overtime and leading to fluid

buildup in the lungs and other abdominal areas. Preliminary research suggests

cardiomyopathy is inherited and also may be sex-linked. Regular exams and

echocardiogram of the heart can confirm the disease.

PEMF has been shown to have cardio protective effects in animal models and

symptomatic effects in animal and human cohorts. While not directly studied, PEMF

may improve cardiac function, as it has in animal models of acute cardiac

injury. There is some evidence that PEMF is cardio protective and may improve

energy production in the heart cells, a significant problem in DCM.

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K9HD: HIP DYSPLASIA

This inherited disease may manifest as poor rear end conformation or lessened

athleticism, or present such malformation of the hip joint that the dog becomes

crippled.

Since this condition is genetic, it cannot be prevented except through careful

breeding. At the same time, you can delay and lessen symptoms by keeping your

Dane at a healthy weight and discouraging behavior such as rough play and

running for long distances or on hard surfaces. Swimming is the ideal exercise for

a dog with hip dysplasia.

PEMF has been used clinically with a number of orthopedic joint disorders in animals

and humans. While likely not able to address the pathology underlying

K9HD, PEMF may be and effective method for managing the associated

inflammatory symptoms. The Assisi Loop is also ideal for helping a dog recover

from surgical treatment of the disorder.

WOBBLERS

One of the most distinctive Great Dane health issues is “wobblers syndrome” where

malformed vertebrae compress the spinal cord in the neck and result in a drunken gait,

increasing instability and potential paralysis. The congenital form of Wobblers in

Great Danes normally manifests in adolescent dogs and is the result of a

malformation of the cervical vertebrae, likely caused by nutritional effects and inherited traits; it is considered a form of DOD (Developmental Osteodystrophy)

and is referred to as cervical vertebral malformation or CVM. Adult long-necked dogs

such as Danes can suffer similar symptoms after whiplash trauma that are also

referred to as “wobblers” or cervical vertebral instability (CVI).

There are few options for treatment. Happily, dogs treated with the Assisi loop for

wobblers have shown a near-miraculous improvement in their condition. Dr. Tim

Crowe has documented several of these cases and videos can be seen here: wobblers

syndrome. PEMF may not stabilize chronic vertebral instability, but is likely to

be effective against associated inflammation that can affect nerves and nerve

roots. Animals may benefit from significant symptomatic relief.

HOD and Pano

These are painful bone conditions brought on by the rapid growth phase of puppyhood

and cause lameness and general malaise. HOD (Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy) is the

more serious condition. Occurring in puppies between four and seven months old,

it causes severe joint pain (usually in the front joints) and is accompanied by

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fever. It can lead to severe secondary infections like pneumonia, but as long as it is

treated properly it is not life threatening.

Pano (Panosteitis) is usually self-limiting and may not need treatment. Pano occurs

when the bones develop faster than the soft tissue around them, causing inflammation. A lump will appear on one or more of the dog’s legs and disappears

once the dog is a year old. To guard against Pano, feed your puppy a diet designed for

large breeds that is low in calcium, as calcium promotes more rapid bone growth.

HOD and PANO are both associated with dysfunction in long bone

development. There is significant inflammation, edema and bone pain that can

progress to deformity and bone necrosis. PEMF is known to have significant anti-

inflammatory effects, on pain reduction and in particular reductions in edema, one of the components of these disorders associated with pain. Any reduction in

inflammation around the bones can reduce the potential progression to a necrotic

state.

Learn about your Great Dane’s likely health problems and screen for them — he’ll thank you!

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Maternity Ward!!

No deliveries yet

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******HAPPENINGS COAST TO COAST****** March and April are two months that give us so many fun things and holidays to enjoy with all of our family and friends. There are also a number of national recognized months, weeks, days that are known to all or some of us animal lovers. Most of them are of course for fun and some for awareness. March 16-22* National Animal Poison Prevention Week April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month April 2** National Ferret Day April 20-26 * National Pet ID Week

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We always report any function or news for other Great Dane Clubs Nationwide in our free of charge. Please send your submissions to: [email protected] or [email protected]

We hope that you all have enjoyed our Newsletter for March and April. As always our purpose is to offer articles that inform, inspire and encourage others. We as fanciers of our breed and lovers of animals celebrate the incredible bond, spiritual and magical and uncanny, that exist between pets and people and that connects not only the Dane Community at large but that of the pet community in every city and state in our country. We want to wish everyone Good Luck at this year’s Specialty

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The Dane Dispatch March/April 2014 SPECIALTY ISSUE · Meet new friends, reminisce with old friends. Have great time!!!! We have come up with some great Raffle Idea’s and we will