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GWPCAhas been recognized byfounded the American Kennel Club as J.nd the member responsible for the deYclopement the GWP Illinois corpordtion which was in ] 9S() to promote de\'elop club the C;en11J.n Wirehaired Pointer. Sinceof1()S<), the I in the United States. The C;WPCAWire News is published f(-)rthe members of the C;WPCAand is a benefit of membership in this club. The Editors of the GWPCAWire News \'\'ish to encourage eyeryone to send articles of information of interest to our I members. The liditors of the GWPCAWire News reserye the right to edit or refuse to print any letters or articles sent into . the GWPCAWire News. Articles or letters appearing in the Wire News do NOT necessarily reflect the yiews of the C~WPCA, the GWPCA.Wire News or it's Staff. Indiyiduals interested in membership in the C;WPCAshould contact the club Treasurer. I

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It's a new year and the GWPCA has a new president. Bill Richardson of Michigan, who along with his wife Gail raisc Wires under the SGR Kennel name. Bill and I have spoken about the many issues concel11ing this club and I feel very confident that we will see some real progress in the coming year. A Board of Directors meeting is pl31med and hopefully there will be a report in the next issue on that meeting. The B03l'd needs yom support and yom ideas on how to make this club better, let them know how you feel. If you attended the '94 Nationals Banquet or read the minutes of that meeting you already are aware that a "Code of Ethics" has been presented to the B031路d.That document, which was rather detailed and Icngthy will be reworked by the new Board. What is a "Code of Ethics", and do we need one? According to Funk and Wagnalls a "Code" is a system of rules and regulations for the purpose of ensuring adequate stmldard of practice mId uniformity in workmanship. "Ethics" is the study and philosophy of human conduct, with emphasis on the detcrmination of right mId wrong. Under the words ethics, ethical and ethic the dictionary tells you to look up the word "moral" and "morals". ]'vloral(according to Funk & Wagnalls) is pertaining to character and behavior from the point of view of right and wrong, cmd obligation to duty; pertaining to rightness mId duty in conduct. There was a long list of variations on the word, but they all had to do with right mId wrong. Most orgmlizations have a "Code of Ethics". It simply tells you what behaviour is expected of its members. And if you wish to be a member of that orgmlization you have to abide by its nues. The problem is, who decides what is ethically correct. Me? You') Who') This is a difficult mId emotional issue, but just because it is difficult does not me311that we should ignore it and hope it gocs away. With the mlimal right activists breathing down our necks we have to start policing ourselves cmdmake sure that the members of thc GWPCA are above reproach. We IIlUStprove to the public that we are producing quality 311imals mId only producing as many as there are good homes for. Give it some thought. It will happen. It has to. It's Spring and with it a llurry of Wirehair activities. Shows, Field Trials,and Hunting Tests all are available for you and your dog to participate in. If you are not a membcr of a local GWP club, you will find a list in this newsletter of a club near you. Give them a call, they will welcome you mId your dog(s) with open arms. A ncw service for om readers, we will Plint photos of specialty winners, trial wimlers or hunting test qnalifiers. The "WilUlcrs Page" will include yom dogs photo, name and the event in which he won. Each photo will cost you $20.00. Clubs arc encouragcd to scnd reports of your club events to the Local Barks colunmisl so we can tell the world. One (1) photo of your event (whether it be the winner or a gcneral interest photo) will be published free of charge, all other photos will be $15.00 per picture. (This covers the cost of the screen) Give me a call if you have any questions. We are also reviving the Breeders Index and Stud Dog index. Tlus will be printed in each issue of the Wire~News. More info1111ationand a foml for you to fill out can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. It's cheap, and it's easy. Being the editor for the Wire~News is fun, entertaining, and informative. But it's tough trying to find interesting things for you all to reacL I know I asked this before, but I'll do it again. If there are any closet writers out there who have done interesting things with your dogs, jot it down 311dsend it in to me. Wc all love to hear about the 311tiCSof our breed. Do you go to nursing homes, elcmenL:1fYschools, give puolic demonstrations, participate in outdoor shows? Have you had an interesting experience at a field trial, hunting test, show or NA VHDA event? These are just a few of the things we would all love to read about. How about a great day hunting? Leal11ed a new training teclmique? Share yom experiences with yom GWP. Apparently we have lots of Wire owners out there in doggy land who do not know how to become members of the GWPCA. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB and everyone who has 311interest in the Gennan Wirehaired Pointer is invited to become a member of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America. Ph31uplets explaining tlle duos benefits are available from the Secretary Barb Hein, and we are in tlle process of working up a new fancy brochure. If you are pl31ming a litter we can send you extra copies of the Wire~ News to give to your puppy buyers, each issue has a membership application in it. If we all work to bring in just one new member our roster will grow by leaps mId bounds. Spread the word, it's up to you. That's it for now, pat thc dog mId give your better half a hug.

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Editor & Production Bemee Brawn 1408 Pineville Road, New Hope PA 18938 (215) 598-3990 Fax (215)598-7459 Show News & Top Ten Jcny Clark 157 Route 526, Allentown, NJ 08501 (609)259-7579 Held News and Top Ten Ray & Jeff Calkins 13235 NW Bell Road, Sherwood, OR 48462 (503) 682-2968 NAVIIDA & OFA Updates Bobby Applegate 218 N. Lincoln Ln., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (708) 394-5188 Education & Genetics Regina Schwabe, DVM 18 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY 10970 (914) 362-8476 GWP Rescue I-inda Strothman 663 S. Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 (508) 249-8360 Local Barks Barb Hein 3838 Davison Lake Road, Ortonville, MI 48462 (810) 627-3566 Obedience Janet Blair 1469 Morstein Road, West Chester, PA 19380 (610) 436-8289 Staff Artist, S. Gail Richardson, 1232 Brocker Road, Metamora, MI 48455, (313) 678-2529

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Bill Richardson, but if you are like most of us, you relate better to which dogs we own. Our couch currently holds DC SGR Silent Running CD MH (Levi), FClAFC SGR Witches' Brew (Brew) and SGR Dirty Laundry (Zack), and of course a few more for good measure. WIlen I am home, you will most likely find me out cleaning stalls and kennels orrepairing same. Weekends usually find me either at field trials, hunting tests and the occasional dog show.

What do think the purpose of the Gennan Wirehaired Pointer Club of America Inc. should be? First and foremost to infonn and educate our membership of tlle GWPCA' s activities and direction through our WIRE-NEWS. Bemee, in the past year that she has been Editor, has gone a long way to help bring this about. Second, to see that tlle National Events take place. The main burden for hosting the events falls on the local club, we assist in an advisory position. I want to give special recognition to all those dedicated club members who make the Nationals possible.

And last by not least THE YEARBOOK. There really is one! I have spoken to Regina Crisman on January 30, 1995 and was given the following dates: Febmary 1, the last of the copy went to the printer.. February 22 printing will be complete and ready to mail- you should receive your yearbook in March. We already have vohmteers eager to get started on the next issue. Your communicating with GWPCA leaders is vital to our abilities to carry out our responsibilities for the success of your National club. We do want and appreciate your voicing your concerns and viewpoints. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of your local and national board are listed in the front of this publication as well as the cunent directory. I am very proud to be your President and hope to be able to meet the demands and needs of the members during my term in office.

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Letters To The Editor TO THE EDITOR: The letters in the National issm: from non-dub

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Jane Alston Meyers and Judith A. Zaleskj and memhcrs Jerr) Clark and Robert J. Furlong made accusations Idlich no douht raised questions in the minds of others <l.Swell. following is a COP) of my response to Ms. Za.leskj, which was copied to the other !clter writers. Although it is rather lengthy, I feel it responds to the questions raised and would like it printed in its intircty. Barhara Hein

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ings shOll the Jines producing the winning v\'ires for the infonnation of those who might be comtemplating a puppy purchase or a breeding progrmn. They are not a listing of GWPCA mcmberowned dogs for ,mard purposes. \1rs. Zaleski, you have been receiving the benefits of tllis free publicity even though you chose not to he a memher of the (j WreA.

The paragraph regarding the mlllual awards in the brochure on the duh and breed (page 5) under \IORE Rb\SO:'\S TO BLLO;\Ci TO TIlL (jWPC .•.•.. , ends with the stiltement, "These Jan. 10,1995 aw,mls are presented to members of the n\VPCA only" Mrs. Judith A. Zaleski Based OHm) personal expelienee as dub secretary, without SUBJECT: Your letter published in the CTWPCA WireNews Nationals 1994 Issue delving into the cluh's ancient history, T know eligihility for Dear Mrs. Zaleski: receiving the club's annual awards has been listed as one of the As secretary of the CTennan Wirchaired Pointer Cluh of ' bencfits of memhership for at least four years. Enclosed is a brochure. Please feci free to nse the 1vkmberAmerica, I all] responding to your request for eU1"explanation". ship .\ pplieation. As mentioned earlier, the (i WPCA would like to Please understand this is not an official CTWPCA Board commuhme every (iWT owner be a member. Do not hesitate to contact me nication, but rather sets forth facts, has cd on my four years if I can be of further assistance. expeI1ence as club secretary, that should answer your questions. first, I would like to cOIlgratulatc everyone il1\ohcd OIl Julie's (Ch. Windhavens Cheery Juhilee) fine shmv record and her win at the 1994 National Specialty. ""ow to your letter. PP 2: You state "At the G\VP Specialty which \vas recently held, we did not receive any awards ...". This is not true .. \s tbe GWP Specialty Best of Breed winner, Julic received every amrrd and honor due her for the win. PP 3: Re yom not heing "infomled or asked to join the cluh". Mrs. Zaleski, you have attended GWPCA ;\;ationa1s in til(: past so, ohviously, you have heen aware of the existence of the G\\'PC\. It would be next to impossible for the GWPCA to ferret lHIt the address, inform and ask to join the GWPCA the owner of every GWP that does any winning in show, field or obedience in the United States. 1 am delighted to send infonnation and an Application for Membership to anyone expressing an intcrest in the c1uh In checking club files for the past four years, I find nothing from you in the INQUIRIES file. Actually, we would like every owncr of a Gennan Wirehaired Pointer to he a member of the C1WPCA aliliough hopefully ilie people who join the GWPCA do so because tiley love the breed and arc willing to promote its virtues, not just to make their dog(s) eligihle for dub awards. PP 4: Every application for membership in the CiWPC/\ receives favorable consideration unless the applicant is not in good standing witll the American Kelmcl Club. As for being "selective" about who received the year-end awards, Cluh members alone detennine the wilUlers thm their dogs. The dub member-owned \:Vires willi the wilUling records are the year end award winners. Frankly, I find it imcomprehensible that anyone would expect an award from a club mlless they were a member of thc c1uh. PP 5: Did .Iulie eam tile award? Had she been eligihle, Julie's record would have qualified her to receive it. She did not fail you - you failed her by not making her eligible. Why is Julie's standing published in the Wire News? Julie's, and every other winning Wire's standing are published in each

Sincerely. Barbara licin Secretary Ci\\TeA

RespoIlSe from the 1()93 Trophy Chainnan After reading the 199...J. ~ational 's edition of the vVire-;\ews ] feel compelled to respond to the letters pertaining to Ch \\·indh<llen's Checry Jubilee (Julie). As the Trophy Chainnml for I (N] & 199-+, I Ivas responsible for onleJing the awards to be presented at the annual banquet. This included the plaques for field ,md shOl'· as well w; -'laster I lunter awards. Back ill 1993 I received a memo fwm the hoard stating that, dTective immediately, the club I\ould no longer be purchasing awards for non-members. After speaking with some of the board members, I was informed that the reason for implementing tllis change was the high cost of prodneing the -'laster IIuntcr tropllies as well as the increasing number of dogs aeheivillg the honor. It was hOlVcyer,to inclndc all awards given. Shonld this ehangc have been puhlished in the Wire-i'<'ews? rrobably- for that J apologize, would it have made a difference in Julie's case') Prohably not. First of all, tlleorelicaIly, non-members wouldn't bc aware of the change hecause they don't receive the \\lire-News. Secondly, I would hope that O\\ners aren't joining the club just to collect their award after they have alrcady won it. Finally, it is my understanding that "Julie" is the AKC # I (Troup Point Wirchair for 1993. eh Thomwoods True Glit was the ff 1 Breed Point Wirehair. Whell thc tropllies were to he presented I gave ~laJilyn Powell a copy of the trophy order to read from. 1 should have acknovvlcdged "Julies" acllicvement at that time, however because I didn't have her on tile list of twpllies ordered, she was overlooked. Although it was tndy unintentional, I apologize for this as well. Linda ~,lichaelisi 1993 Trophy Chairman

To The Edi tor: TIlls letter is intended to state my own personal opinion regarding the withholding of awards to non-members. But first I would like to take the time to thank all the local clubs and their members for volunteering their time and money to provide us with the specialty shows, field trials, hunt tests and trailllng days throughout the year. They give use all an arena in which to compete and without their efforts there wouldn't be champions to celebrate. I would also like to thank all the GWPCA members who, although not currently competing, choose to support the club through their membership. Without these people the National club could not afford to publish the Wire News on a timely basis. Now, with regard to Ch Windhaven's Cheery Jubilee, I would like to point out several things. First, in response to Judith Zaleskis question "why weren't we ever informed or asked to join the club')." I personally find this to be a very elitist question. It implies that "Julies" owners and handlers are somehow more important than the current 330 members of our club. It also impiies that they would have joined our club if they had known their trophy would be withheld. If all our members had this attihlde there would only be a dozen or so people and therefore no club. The National dub, as well as the many local clubs survive on the efforts of volunteers. Simply paying a yearly membership is the least that should be expected. Secondly, the existence of the GWPCA is well known by the IAleski's as well as Greg and Jane Meyers.l1ley have entered, won and receiyed multiple GVv'PCA trophies presented at specialties across the COUlltly "Julie" also found her way to our National Specialty in Califonlla 'llley knew where we were and how to find us. Juditil Zaleski states "if I were a board mcmbcr of this club I

could receive awards such as the one in question. The new rule was that only club members could receive awards. I ask cd when tlus happened and was told "not long ago". I have been a member for more thaJljust a few years and have never heard of this rule nor have I ever seen allYtiling on the rules appling to any of the awards. I have been a member of many different clubs including parent clubs and have held different offices in most of them, alld in my opilllon this one is very lacking in one importallt item, and that is keeping tile general membership informed on the actions of the board. So in conclusion, I ask the following. If the awards policy was changed, when? \Vhy do we not have a copy of the mles for receiving awards. Are the minutes going to reflect what rcally happened or will they stand the way they aI'c? Do we as a club owe the owners, halldler, and breeders a apology? Steve Crouch

l' 0 the Edi tor: As a Wirehair owner, trialer alld occasional breeder (2littcrs) in both the US and Europe for the past 23 years, I'm concerned very concerned. 'Wirehairs arc being torn in a number of very different directions by at least 4 different interest groups all professing to be interestcd in the breed. I will not claim to be as knowledgcable as many in the various aspects of tlllS breed. But, I have filllshed show and NA VHDA titles, recogluze a good dog when I see one, and have seen hundreds of dogs over the years in a dozen countries.

I would like to encourage the GWPCA and, most importaJlt, mallY of its breeders to adopt a new mission for their alumals alld breeding progranls. 'Ole GWP is a unique breed whose nanle and would be embarra~sed to withold a $25.00 trophy". I say, if I owned purpose should dictate our purpose and goals. Although I alll a dog with the accomplishments "Julie" has and didn't bother to greatly impressed when reviewing the club yearbooks and the inquire about membership in the breed club, I would be humiliated. pages of chanlpions, I am angered at the generations of line bred Every Wire-News comes Witil a membcrship application and any and in bred "body beautiful" specimens about whose field abilities onc of our members at any specialty would have gladly given them nothing is known. Whole litters of "Ch. 's" alld not one field title, information on our club if they had asked. often little evidence that decade long breeding prograJlls are Finally, to Robert & Dorothy Furlong and Helen & Jeff producing aJUmals that can perfonn the tasks for which the breed George, I truly rcgret that "Julie" was caught in the middle of UllS is intended. Can thses dogs find gaJlle? Will they point? Are tlley dispute. She was the AKC# I Group Point Wirehair for 1993 and biddable? Will they retrieve from water? Will thcy track wounded clearly dcserved the recognition. I scnd my personal congratulagaJlle and retrieve it? After all, tllat is tile real purpose of a hunting tions to you as breeders. dog (and thc GWP) - to make sure gaJllCwinds up in tilCgallle bag. linda Michaelis One wonders if the measure of such breeding prograJlls is the ego hip provided by tile BOB ribbons alld 8 X 10 glossies. To Thc F'.ditor, I greatly admire a well built and properly coated Wirehair I just received my copy of the Wire-News. I did not writc (allOher topic for another time'!). But this is not enough. While earlier because I wanted to see how the minutes of the allllUal producing challlpions, group winners, contractually co-owned meeting would be reported. I feel unlcss I alll reading them wrong, international "wonders" alld weaving an empire based on top a major correction needs to be made or a very big apology is in winning, top producing animals who spend their lives on the order. I attended tlus meeting alld one item did not take place tile grooming table, we shouldn't deceive oursclves by tlunking that way it was stated in the Bunutes. The itcm in question is tile "Top we are furtllering the breed or preserving its heritage. To those who have invested the time, money and tears to Show Dog (group points)". The minutes state tllis award went to breed awel1 built aJUmal, I implore you to do the rest of the job. Ch Windhaven's Cheery Jubilec. I know tllls did not happen as well as everyonc who read tile Ietlers to Ule edtor in the last issue Prove these dogs alld your prograJlls in the field. Give us a gene of Ule \Vire-News. The presentor of the awards (MalilYll Powell) pool based on beauty audperfonuallce. To tllOse who go alld have actually stoped when it caine to this award and tllen went on to tile gone the extra nule, finding time and energy to prove the perfornext one alld made no mention of this award, so why do the minutes mance abili ties of their allimals beyond the show ring, we owe our state it was awarded? thalIks for the sizable commitment iliat this requires. Sincerely, Was tius ,Uloversite on the part of an individual or what? John Prescott I..ater I was told that the board had changed tile policy on who

Since Spring Wirehair activities are just getting underway and the Nationals issue contained little local club news, this Local Barks will primarily catch up on Fall news. Results: GWP placements only.

DELAWARE VALLEY GWP CLUB

announced: October 13-20. Hopefully, information can bemailedwithinthenextmonthortwo

April 8-9 field trial will be the first activity on Fort Detroit's '95 schedule, followed by an April 29 Hunting Test. ... GWP's qualifying at Fort Detroit's September 10 HUNTING TEST: JUNIOR DARLING'S HAT TRICK RUGER

September 18 SPECIALTY SHOW results: WINNERS DOG/BEST OF WINNERS (Open) WOODRUFF'S WILL SCARLET

(M. Darling) OAKHYLL TAPESTRY (G. Richardson) SENIOR

(R. Schwabe, DYM/E. Stirling et al) WINNERS BITCH AFTERHOURS KANDO ON A WHllvl

CH. JED'S SPITZE GESCHUTZ (1. Tucker) November 12-13 FIELD TRIAL AMATEUR WALKING PUPPY Ist-JED's HER EMMANANCE (E. Tucker) 2nd-SGR F ALCREEK SILENT AMBITION, JH (M. & L. Sargent) 3rd-SGR HOT GOSSIP (G. Richardson) 4th-SPEEDWAY'S BLUE MOON

(K. Allen / C. Lansing) BEST OF BREED CH. CARAMEL SUNDAE AT FOLL YHILL (B) (W McKay / A. & D. Meinke) BEST OPPOSITE CH. RIPSNORTER'S THUNDERHART (L. & 1. George) October 2 HUNTING TEST results: JUNIOR

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HELLBENDERS LASER TWO (W. Koeber) SCHNELLBERG'S ANNIE (M. Tait/S. Owen) VALHALLA'S JAKES JENNY (H. Reaver) SCHNELLBERG'S RAMBLIN' ROSE (M. Decker) WEIDENHUGEL RUE V GEMSTONE (P. Roberts/M. Revell) NITRO PROOF JUST A-DBL EAGLE (B. Brawn) MASTER DC DUNKEES JUST A TOP FLITE, JH (E. BrawnlF. Sakiey) Del-Valley's '95 calendar will kick off with a March 4-5 field trial. ... Election of officers will take place later at their Annual Meeting in the Spring .... Congratulations to Jan Fast on the championship of her rescue Wire CH. NAVAHO UNEXPECTED (Sarah). When Sarah came to Jan, she was 14 months old and had already had 5 different owners; Jan was number 6.

FORT DETROIT GWP CLUB Newly-elected officers for 1995: PreS.-Barbara Tucker / VP-Bob Hein / Secy.-Gail Richardson, 1232 Brocker Rd., Metamora, MI 48455, (810) 678-2529/ Treas.-Dolores Furesz / Board: Jim Yates, Ed Tucker and Linda Blanchard .... Fort Detroiters have kept busy this winter planning ways to make the 1995 Nationals bigger and better than '93. Unfortunately, complications have arisen at every turn which, among other things, have necessitated a change in dates. Pending AKC approval, the Nationals will be one week earlier than previously

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(R. VanDerBos) 2nd-JED's HER EMMANANCE (E. Tucker) 3rd-AFTERHOURS CARBON COPY (W. & T. Whitmore) OPEN DERBY Ist-JIMKATH'S ALLURE (K. & 1. Yates) OPEN LIMITED GUN DOG 3rd-AFTERHOURS SWEET MAGGIE MAY, JH T. & C. Kopfstein) AMATEUR LIMITED GUN DOG 2nd-AFTERHOURS SWEET MAGGIE MAY, JH Fort Detroit Wires are making their mark for the breed in Obedience. Barb Skurya's U-CD SCHNELLBERG'S REBA JEAN Am/Can 00, JH, CGC, TDI, SKC-CD earned her UD. in three consecutive shows taking two firsts and one second. Terrie Brooks showed CH. SGR WHISPERING WINDS, CD, JH to her C.D. with scores of 195.5 or above, also winning two firsts and a second in large classes. Sue Owen's SCHNELLBERG'S JAKE, CDX is another GWP obedience star. He finished his CDX degree at the '94 Nationals.

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Officers elected at the Feb. 18 Annual Meeting: Kopfstein / VP-Tim Fashempour / Recording Whitmore, 4508 Marks Rd., Medina, OH Corresponding Secy.-Jean Renner, Treas.-Monica Board: Tom Kopfstein, John Smith and Ed Binder; Dispatch Editor-Eileen Fahey ....

PreS.-Chris Secy.-Tina 44256 / Carlson / Drathhaar

ANNUAL AWARDS WINNERS: CHTHORNWOODS'S TRUE GRIT - Top Show Dog CH. AFTERHOURS PRIVATE NUMBER - Top Show Bitch CH. AFTERHOURS HEYWIRE'S EDISON, JR-Top Field Dog CH. AFTERHOURS SWEET MAGGIE MAY, JR-Top Field Bitch In addition to working for their show license the GWPCNO will soon hold their first fun hunting test toward getting their hunting test license as well.... If you have seen a GWP on American Greeting Cards, she is Pat and Eileen Fahey's CH. AFTERHOURSELECTRIC OUTLET, CD, JR, CGC (Trixie).

GWP CLUB OF ILLINOIS Officers for 1995: Pres.-Dan Sullivan / VP-Gil Maynard / Treas.-Sue Martin / Secy.-Debbie Rezzardi, 5805 South Nagle, Chicago, IL 60638, (312) 229-1592. HUNTING TEST Qualifying Wires: September 24 JUNIOR DARLING'S HAT TRICK RUGER (M. Darling) DARLING'S AUTUMN (M. Darling) SENIOR NAVAHO SIDEKICK (G. Rezzardi) September 25 JUNIOR: DARLING'S HAT TRICK RUGER SENIOR: NAVAHO SIDEKICK Last Fall Dan Sullivan participated in a "Day in the Park with Fido" activity sponsored by Chicago Montgomery Ward and the Anti-Cruelty Society. Together with the GSP Club of Illinois, a booth was set up with dogs and AKC videos and materials. The high point of the day was the Canine Good Citizen demonstration they put on for the crowd. Many expressed surprise at how well these "hunting dogs" behaved.... Four GWPCI members attended the AKC Hunting Test judges clinic last fall... Congrats to Guy Rezzardi whose dog NAVAHO SIDEKICK, JR (Badger) obtained his Senior Hunter title. Starting in their first Junior test in mid-August, Badger finished Senior on October 8.... On Sept. 24 & 25 members of the GWPCI participated in the National Hunting and Fishing days Show at the Silver Springs State Park. Gil & Carol Maynard, Frank Susi, Kevin McCauley, Dan & Sharon Sullivan and AI Brady all spent time at the club's booth where they met several people interested in both the breed and the club. The GWPCI also participated at the O'Hare Expo Outdoor Show in January . ... Coming up is a March 4 Walking Field Trial followed on March 5 by a Chukar Shoot for club members and their guests.

GWP CLUB OF WISCONSIN Officers for 1995: PreS.-Tom Grafenhauer/VP-Ken Wyderka / Secy.rrreas.-Sue Clemons, 1031 Amy Belle Rd., Germantown, WI 53022, (414) 628-3452.

1994 SPECIALTY SHOW results: Judge: Mrs. J. Fowler: WINNERS DOG/BEST OF WINNERS BEECHTREE'S ALEXANDER (D. Beechtree) WINNERS BITCH/BEST OPPOSITE RIPSNORTER'S KAIZAN WHETSTONE (K. Nash / J. George) BEST OF BREED CH. RIPSNORTER'S THUNDERHART (L. & J. George) September 17 HUNTING TEST JUNIOR YON GRAFENAUER MORGEN (D. Brower) CH BEECHTREE'S MOLLY B (D. & D. Beechtree) SENIOR YON GRAFENAUER PIPER (T. Grafenauer) The first event on the GWPCW '95 calendar is a hunting test April 1. ... Judge for the GWPCW August 12 specialty show will be Mrs. Arlene Thompson-Brown. Sharon Peacy will judge Sweeps.

TWIN CITIES GWP CLUB 1995 Officers: Pres.-Greg Dixon / VP-Sue Mueller / Secy.-Liz Barrett, 9718 - 83rd St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082, (612) 653-0762 / Treas.-Kelly Erlandson / Board: Shannon Florek, Tari Nestrud, Don Erlandson, Todd Mann, Bruce Mueller. ... The club now owns a bird trailer. Club artist Diana Nordrum will paint a Wirehair picture on it. ... A winter obedience training class, a grooming clinic and an April spring training day have been planned .... TWGWPC members did well at the first shows of the year with Roger Bultman's young bitch, SGR'S CHINA DOLL, going Best of Breed, Winners Bitch and Best of Winners both days over Specials. Winners Dog and Best Opposite Sex on Saturday was SOO LINE'S BLAZIN' TAZ and on Sunday was LIEBEN-WAID'S HEARTBREAKER. AUl!Ust27 SPECIALTY SHOW results: WINNERS DOG/BEST OF WINNERS/BEST OPPOSITE (From Open Dogs) LIEBEN-WAID'S HEARTBREAKER (K. & D. Erlandson) WINNERS BITCH (Bred by Exhibitor) LIEBEN-WAID'S HIGH ANXIETY (G. DixonID. Nordrum) BEST OF BREED (B) CH. RIPSNORTER'S MORAINE TERROR, JR (K. & S. Clemons) HUNTING TEST Qualifying Wires September 10 JUNIOR BENTTREE'S GEORGE SEE SHOT (c. Lavigne) LIEBEN-WAID'S HEARTBREAKER (K. & D. Erlandson) ALISON'S STORMIN SADIE (S. & C. Kuefler)

MASTER CADENBERG SMOKIN' MAGIC (D. Muth) SAMANTHA VOMTREBORWOLF, SH(D. Muth) September 11 JUNIOR CASEY FAST TRAIN (M. & K. Quinn) LIEBEN-WAID'S HEARTBREAKER ALISON'S STORMIN SADIE ALISON'S HANNA (R. Throndson) MASTER SAMANTHA YOM TREBORWOLF,

GWP CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA The GWPCSC can brag about two new Master Hunters. Finishing first on October 9 was Linda and Jimmy Rice's MARSU'S MORNING STARR, MH. Three weeks later Karen Nelsen's SILENT STORM A-BREWIN', MH completed her title. Stormy was a 30 day wonder: she completed her title in 30 days, qualifying in five out of seven tests! She earned her first qualifying score on October 1 and the final on October 30! Walking Stakes FIELD TRIAL Results: August 28 - GWPs Only: AMATEUR WALKING puppy

GWP CLUB OF CENTRAL IOWA Officers for 1995:

Pres.-Bob

Bowers

/ VP-Dan

Brown

Treas.-Pam Kopma / Secy.-Dennis Brown, 2412 Athlone Ct., RR2, Ames, IA 50010, (515) 233-2701. ... October 1 HUNTING TEST: JUNIOR CH. BEECHTREE'S MOLLY B Hunting Tests April 8-9 are the GWPCCI's events.

first '95 spring

GWP CLUB OF EASTERN NEBRASKA This year's officers: Pres.-Art Armbrust / VP-Bill Perkins / Treas.-Stan Pochop / Secy.-Derek Jackson, 5110 So. 163rd St., Omaha, NE 68135, (402) 896-2655 .... Congratulations to the GWPCEN on being selected to co-host the 2nd Annual AKC Bird Dog Championship starting April 20 at Branched Oak. For information about the trial contact: Art or Jean Armbrust (402) 895-4843. Entries close April 9.

CROSST~BERSGWPCLUB Ann Kostishak reports Cross Timbers members provided manpower to the Lone Star GSP club at their September "de-snaking" clinic to reciprocate for the Shorthair club's support of Cross Timbers activities .... Members supported the Texas K.c. fall show in Mesquite, Texas with trophies and entries. Results: WINNERS DOG LARKSPURS WINDMILL DESTRY (B. Watkins / G. McCain / M. Culbertson) BEST OF BREED (B) CH. AFTERHOURS FRAULEIN GRETCHEN (K. Mosing) BEST OPPOSITE (D) CH. OKLA'S LUKE LOOKS LIKELY (K. Owens) In December Cross Timbers members enjoyed a club Christmas party. Although the turnout was small, a good time was had by all. Currently the club's main project is working on their Constitution and By-Laws.

Ist-WRIGHT'S DUBONNET OVER ICE (M.& D. Hinkley) 2nd-WIREWOODS WINTER RAP SADIE (L. & J. Rice) 3rd-JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE SKYE (M. Collins) 4th-J AND J'S WEST COAST CONNECTION (N. Vampotic / L. Jaffe) AMATEUR WALKING DERBY Ist-WIREWOODS KAYLAR THE DESTROYER (R. Tate) OPEN puppy Ist-WIREWOODS WINTER RAP SADIE 2nd-WRIGHT'S DUBONNET OVER ICE 3rd-JA Y-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE WIN (M. Collins) 4th-JA Y-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE SKYE AMATEUR GUN DOG (Retrieving) Ist-WIREWOODS MYSTEEK RENDEZVOUS, SH (J. & L. Rice) 2nd-MARSU'S MORNING STARR, JH (J. & L. Rice) OPEN GUN DOG (Retrieving) lst- WIREWOODS MYSTEEK RENDEZVOUS, SH 2nd-MARSU'S MORNING STARR, JH 3rd-SILENT STORM A-BREWIN', JH (K. Nelsen) WATER TEST - Passed: WIREWOODS WINTER RAP SADIE J AND J'S WEST COAST CONNECTION JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE SKYE JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE WIN JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE LADY (M. & T. Collins) CH. JAYMARS OH HENRY (L. Jaffe / N. Nash) SILENT STORM A-BREWIN', JH HUNTING

TEST RESULTS

October 1, 1994 JUNIOR WIREWOODS WINTER RAP SADIE (L. &. J. Rice) MARCUS YOM WIREWOOD (c. & K. Ward) CH. CIRCE YOM WIESEN (H. & S. Rawn) SENIOR CH. MARSU JAY-MARS KATIE, JH (K. Weber / S. Decker) MASTER WIREWOOD'S MYSTEEK (J. & L. Rice) SILENT STORM A-BREWIN', JH (K. Nelsen)

October 2, 1994 JUNIOR WRIGHT'S BLUE CURACAO (D. & M. Wright) WRIGHT'S SHOT OF SCORESBY (D. & M. Wright) CH. JAMARS OHHENRY CH. SGR SUNDAY SILENCE (K. Nelsen) MASTER MARSU'S MORNING STARR, JH November 19-20 FIELD TRIAL RESULTS: AMATEUR WALKING puppy Ist- JA Y-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE WIN 2nd-BRY AN'S BAYOU BOFUS (c. Purvis) 3rd-JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S BLUE LADY 4th-RUFFWlRE'S ESSENCE OF JAY-MAR AMATEUR WALKING DERBY Ist-JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S WHIRLWIND (N. Vampotic / M. Collins) 2nd- WRIGHT'S BLUE CURACAO OPEN puppy 3rd-WRIGHT'S BLUE C(JRACAO OPEN DERBY 2nd-JAY-MAR'S BLAKE'S WHIRLWIND AMATEUR GUN DOG Ist-MARSU'S MORNING STARR, MH 2nd-CH. MARSU JAY-MAR'S KATIE, SH (K Weber / S. Decker) 3rd- WIRE WOOD S MYSTEEK RENDEZVOUS, SH 4th-WRIGHT'S HOT TODDY (M. Wright / L. Salzhauer)

GWPCLUBOFNORTHERNCALWO~ Congratulations to Dr. Aloysia Hard whose POLA del CHI SOLA needs only one more point for her field title. Yes, she iยง. the same lovely bitch who went Winners Bitch at the '94 Nationals! She sounds like a future dual to me .... Silke Alberts reports GWPCNC membership is growing. A regular newsletter is in the club's future plans .... April will be a busy month for the GWPCNC, with a two-day field trial April 15-16 and their '95 specialty show on April 22.

OREGON GWP CLUB Best wishes to Terry Duffin for a speedy recovery from his surgery for removal of a herniated cervical disc. Taking it easy is not Terry's cup of tea, and the inactivity has him chomping at the bit to get going .... A dream weekend for Terry and Ann Duffin!! Their dogs scored the following wins at a three show cluster in Portland January 20-21-22: CH. CASCADE CATE VON DUFFIN, SH: Best of Breed all three shows, a Group 3rd and a Group 4th VON DUFFIN'S DUSTY TRAIL: Winners Dog for two 3-point majors, handled by Ann CH. CASCADE TUCKER VON DUFFIN - finished her championship

with two 3-point majors, handled by Ann

VONDUFFIN'S first point.

ROCKLAND

WAGS - (H-Ann) took her

SEATTLE-TACOMA GWP CLUB Recently elected 1995 Officers: PreS.-Heidi Hill / VP-Laura Myles / Secy.-Joel Klein, 125 Mt. Pilchuck Ave. SW, Issaquah, WA 98027, (206) 392-5616 / Treas.-Jack Myles. Laura Myles reports she and Jack recently got three puppies from Holland (country of) .... Sea-Tac's first '95 event is a March 25-26 field trial. ... We wish a speedy recovery to another GWPCA convalescent. Mae Hennum broke her hip shortly after Christmas and is recovering from surgery.

***** Thanks to everyone who sent in newsletters, info and results. Without your input there could be no LOCAL BARKS. Please keep your news coming. However, as those of you who know us are aware, Bob and I have retired. The three-week trip to the Nationals last year with our travel trailer whetted our appetite for more. We are in the gradual process of cutting down on our responsibilities so eventually we can travel as the mood moves us. Doing the LOCAL BARKS column is one of the items on my list to pass on to someone new. Nothing is imminent and I will continue doing the column until a new editor volunteers. Hopefully, someone out there will leap at the opportunity. It is fun keeping in touch with all the local clubs, and you will enjoy reading the wonderful newsletters. Let Bernee know if you would like to be the next LOCAL BARKS editor. Again, thanks to all who have been so great about keeping info about your clubs' doings flowing in regularly. Your support has been greatly appreciated! Bless you! I'm sure you will continue to be as helpful to the new LOCAL BARKS editor. If your club is one of the few with no newsletter and/or no plan for submitting info for publication, now is a good time to start doing it. Your Wires, club and members deserve the recognition. For now, keep the info coming in to me. Best wishes to you all for a successful 1995! !!

1994 FINAI-1STANDINGS Breed Competition These rankings are based on only those \Vires bealen in BOn eompetj lion during the period January I-December as reported in AKC AWARDS thm Vo115, No.2, Febm,u-y 1995. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Ch. Ripsnorter's Thunderhart (D) Ch Thornwood's Tme Grit (D) eh. Afterhours Fraulein Gretchen (R) eh. AJterhours Wyr'n Ro Jest (D Ch. Windhayen' s frost Fire (D) G. Ch Windhaven's Cheery Jubilee (B) 7. Ch. Shureall Potogold Sheza :\ifcRae (B) K Ch Cassio's Whipped Frosting (D) 9. DC/AFC Dunkees Justa Top Hite J11 (D) 10. Ch. Larkspurs Miniemiser (D)

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K \losing F :\cl1\Yirtl1J. Renner R&D l路urlong. n&J :\lcyers & R&D Furlong .1&D \IcCaliumi B Halligan R Koeppel B. BraWld'. Sakeiy L&l Eagk

Group Competition These rankings are based on group placements mid the I1l1I1lherof dogs heaten related to those placements as reported in !\KC AWARDS thm Vol 15, No 2, rehmary, 1995. Thcy coycr thc peliod January 1-Decemher 19, 199-+ 1. Ch Ripsnorter's Thunderhart (D) 7521 L&J CJeorge. 2. Ch Thornwood's Tme Grit (D) 6041 P Diehl 3. Ch Afterhour's Fraulein Gretchen (B) 1851 K :\losing 4. Ch. Cassio's Whipped Frosting (D) 1793 R Koeppel 5. Ch. Windhaven's Frost Fire (D) 1515 R&D Furlong 6. Ch. Larkspur's Cmisin Classic (D) 1129 P Dresser.G. :-'!cClin 7. Ch Mmiad Raven Mad v Romme1haus (B) 1)59 S&12 llermml 8. Ch. Shurcan Potogold Sheza McRae CD (B) 902 ~1cCallumi Halligan 9. DC/APC Dunkees Justa Top Flite (D) 6()() Brav,'n!Salkiey 10. Ch Windhaven's Cheery Jubiliee(B) 293 CT&JMyers & R&D Furlong 11. Ch Cascade Catc Von Duffin SH (B) 232 A&T Duffin 12, Ch Afterhour's Private Number (B) 208 I; :\euwirthC \\11itmore 13. Ch Afterhour's Bayou Jager (D) 205 I, TeemSiC \Iv'hitmore 14, Cll. J & J Jamman's Show Girl (B) 192 Jaffee!'\k\1illi niB urns/Rosati 15. Cb, Ebbtide Summer Heat (B) 181 T :\lagness/G Persinger 16, KT's Anteil ;'"tontage (D) 125 S. Blanchm-d/D Lcntz 17. Txwyr's Angel Angelina (B) 84 T &J Woodfin 18. Ch. Ripsnorter's Ka-Lins Wild Hart(R) ()7 K Engle/ L COlmer 19. eh Ky-Wires Circuit Breaker (D) 56 T Payne/C Morton

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TO EVERYONE ON A FINE YEAR

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has an outstanding personality that could win over anybodies heart . . She is a hard hunting girl who will make her comeback to the field this spring. Some of her accomplishments include: 1993 GWPCJ\American Bred Bitch, 1 BOB,S BOS,3 BOW and a few field trial points. She was recently bred with DC AFC Dunkees Justa Top Rite, ]H (Topper). We are expecting some exceptional puppis out of this liner ..... just in time for the 9S Nationals. For more information, please contact: Steve & Usa Kreuser (313) 663-9273 or write to us at 704 Brookside, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 WlE1l~®l/1J

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Handled by Mary Darling; Finished with 3 majors

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"COCO"

Amigo Von Hegge_T_o_w Ch Shurcan Baron of Afterhours I Ch Laurwyn's Heywire Calliope Wyr'n Bo Jest ICh Cassia Laurwyn Crumbcake

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Ch La.!1rwyn's Chees~ Patty Marflow Michelle

"Coco" will be bred to DC Cascade Ike, MH (inquiries invited)

Special thanks to Coco's co-owner Daria Di]uJio Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca

Mary Darling 217 N. Fairview Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-7221

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3 " Spring" Daughters: 1eft to right "Autie", "San1antha", "Daisy"

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Field & Show Fuiturity Nominated Puppies sired By: DC/AFC Dunkel's Justa Hole N One CD MH NAYHDA UT 3 Dogs, 6 bitches whelped 1/8/95 inquiries invited

Mary Darling 217 N. Fairview Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-7221

Good news from OFA arrived via Bobby Applegate this month. Statistical data collected by OFA shows that concerned breeders and breed clubs have helped to reduce the frequency of hip dysplasia in 71 breeds with 500 or more submissions of x-rays. In addition, OFA' s data documents similar progress being reported from several registries in Europe. With the exception of five breeds - Boykin Spaniel, Flat Coated Retriever, Afghan Hound, Kerry Blue Terrier, <md Komondor, breeders have made great progress in reducing HD. During the years 1974-1994, the incidence of hip dysplasia has been reduced in Wires between 5060% and we rank #66 in breed risk (9.3 % dysplastic) with Bulldogs being #1 (67.5% dysplastic) and Ibizan Hounds being #100 (1.6% dysplastic). Evcn though it seems that we are in pretty decent shape let's not give up our efforts to x-ray every dog and bitch before breeding. Also, it is important to stress to your puppy buyers the importance of x-raying and the OFA to the future health of our breed.

Many pointing breeds have had dranlatic rcductions in the % of dysplaysia. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons by more than 70%, GWP's by 50-60% GSP's, Vizslas and Weims by 40-50% and Gordon and Irish Setters by 30 - 40%. We all deserve a round of applause for our concentrated efforts. BUT, they are also finding that therc are still brecders using dysplastic animals in their breeding programs. On a different note- OFA also reports that in July 1995they will add two new registries to assist breeders in identifying phenotypically nonnal dogs. One registry will bc a cardiac registry which will rely on a cardiac examination protocol that has been designed by specialists in cardiology to determine the presence of congenital heart disease. The second registry will be established to document thyroid disease. More information will be passed along when it is reccived.

According to the recent report received from OFA screening of the radiographs by the attending veterinarian, prior to submissions, appears to affect the reported frequcncy of dysplasia in each brecd. They have found that females tcnded to havc a higher frequency of dysplasia than males, although this was more significant in some breeds but not others. Unfortunately, the data provided does not break down thc numbers by sex for any of the breeds.

16.5 4.9 7.3 5.5 9.9 -%Ex -1}()5 -0.6 -6.7 ---04 o/cGood Number %Mild 555 %Bld 12.3 19.2 12.8 12.1 17.2 57 16.0 13.8 18.2 13.7 17.6 12.9 2.1 9.7 004 0.5 ()7A %Sev 61.9 ()3.8 66.1 63.0 1.0 804 9.9 6.6 6.0 3.5 004 0.6 4.9 2.0 4.2 4.5 1.0 %Mod 6.6 3.3 1.8 .() 5.0 2.5 1.4 1.2 210 2 151 144 09 %Fair 13.8 10.5 54.9 %Dysp

GWP Risk for Canine ffEvaluated #66 1538

orA also reports that it was contacted several times by TIME Maga7ine for input on the story about AKC. Documentation was provided concerning the progress that responsible breeders have made in controlling HD. TIME chose not to use any of the documentation and printed an article which lacked objectivity and contained misconceptions. On joint laxity, and the PennHlp program, Of A is disputing the methods and findings of PennHIP. As discussed in prior issues of the Wire News the PennHIP method uses the technique of forcing the head of the femur from the acetabulum by the use of leverage. The technique, according to OF/\., is not standardized because the pressure exerted varies in each study and with each examiner. OFA feels there is a possibility that some dogs examined by the PelmHIP method may develop unstable hips and degenerative hip disease as a result of tIns procedure. According to OFA people should be cautious about the use of stress radiography until accuracy and safety have been varified.

GWP's

to January Hip Dysplasia From January1974 %Excellent %Dysplastic ]4.1

9.3

1995

Dogs

OFA

Name

AFTERHOURS DARLING

HEYWIRE

EDISON

AUTUMN

DARLING'S JED'S

HAT

TRICK

BLAZING

RUGER

EMERALD

LARKSPUR'S LARKSPUR'S

CLASSIC SERENADE CLASSY CHASSIS

LARKSPUR'S

DARKWING

LARKSPURMINI

CRUISER COUNTRY INGENUE

HUSTLER

RHEINDORF'S

MARY

SN03939404

GWP-EL27

SM90515809

MARY J. CALKINS-DARLING KREUSER STEVEN & ELIZABETH

GWP-EL23

SM96976707 SM96976702

GINA

MCCAIN

GINA

MCCAIN

GWP-EL21

SM96976705 SM96976708

GINA MCCAIN & KATHRYN LESLEY & IRV EAGLE

GWP-EL 13-T GWP-EL18

SM94765904 SM90864604 SM90864602 SM81239901

JAMES YATES & KATHLEEN" BARBARA E. HEIN BARBARA E. HEIN

GWP-EL17

HEIDI

GWP-EL20

RIPSNORTER'S RIPSNORTER'S

PRIVATE DANCER THUNDERHART

WOODRUFF'S

ANEMONE

WOODRUFF'S

WILL

GWP-EL19-T GWP-EL28

DARLING HEYWIRE

COCO EDISON

AFTERHOURS

STORMIN

NORMAN,

ALISON'S DRAHTED BRUNHILDA ATOM DE PLUME NORD SUD

SF-912720 SM98399103 SM91407205

GWP-EL26 GWP-EL29-T

CH. MH,

FAHEY

C. WHITMORE

J. CALKINS-DARLING

JEFFREY HELEN LISA

HELEN

SM97666202

LESLEY

GWP-EL16

SM95761004

GWP-EL15-T GWP-EL14-T

SM92577310 SM92577305

LESLEY & IRV EAGLE JAMES A. BEEMER

GWP-EL32

SM84510706

MARY

GWP-1510G25M-T

SN02243913

EILEEN

GWP-1514E37M-T CH GWP-1504G42F

SM92241102

FRANZ NEUWIRTH/ C.SCHOESSOW DANIEL C. SULLIVAN ALAIN PARADIS

SM88700310

IRV

R. SCHWABE

GINA

E.L.

STIRLiNG

J. CALKINS-DARLING FAHEY/

C. WHITMORE

SN01472601 SM77061304

DARLING AUTUMN, JH DARLINGS HAT TRICK RUGER FLATLANER'S ZEBAR

GWP-1494G24F GWP-1495G24M

SN03939401 SN03939404 SM90730201

GRETCHEN

GWP-1497G25F GWP-1488G43F

SN00572102

LARRY

HOYME

SM85356209

LAURA

MYLES/

GWP-1498E24F

SN01277702

GWP-1492G44F-T GWP-1502G42F

SM83593105

PATTI & R. WICKHAM/ JOHN RUSSELL EDWIN WILKINS

VON

LOUISE

YORK

INVERNESS DOUBLE TAKE, INVERNESS HIGH HOPES KAB'L HAAR'S GOS HAWK KATRiN

JAEGER

KETTLE

CREEK

KLONDIKE LARSON MASON

TIGGER

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BUELOW

GUN

NUGGET LO~ISE SAGEPOINTS SILVER SGR

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SARAH VIA HEYWIRE RAWHIDE RUBY

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DANi NIKKI

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DARLING of Dogs

THOMAS BEAL MIKE & CAROL

GWP-1512G32F

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RICHARD

GWP-1500G29M

SM97056301 SM98060804

TOM SKUTLEY JEAN NOBLE

GW-0857

JEFF FUNKE GAIL RICHARDSON DOUGLAS RHOADS

GWP-1508G24M GWP-1489F50M GWP-1503G27F GWP-1490G37F

TODDY

GWP-1487E35F GWP-1496E43F

COCO

Courtesy

JIM

SF-790106

GWP-1501G46F

CHESTER

MCCAULEY

GWP-1493G62F-T

GWP -1511 G51F GWP-1505G50F

ST CROIX'S CALL TO GLORY THREE DEViLS GUSTAV

KEVIN

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GWP-1509F29F GWP-1486G40M-T

IRON

DONALD & DELORES BEECHTREE H.E. HARDING MARY J. CALKINS-DARLING MARY J. CALKINS-DARLING

GWP-1507G30F

GWP-1513G30F

of GWP

OFA

SM85962714 SG-015573 SM81181105 SM83916803 SN02116808 SM78847103 SN01420904 SM90794606 SM91777804 SM84510706

Representative

MCCAIN

EAGLE

GW-0440

MOLLY-B

H.B.

GABRIEL

GWP-EL22

STOMP L. MYLES

SHERIDAN

LARSON

BRUCE SUE

SUSAN

BRUCE

MUELLER

CHRIS BEITIN KENT GENT HE MILDRED REVELL FRED

HOYME

MATT MARY

WRIGHT/ LINDA SWENBERG J. CALKINS-DARLING

Roberta

Applegate

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GEORGE

KATHRYN SCHWER GAIL RICHARDSON

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COLORADO

YATES

GEORGE & PATRICIA & JEFFREY GEORGE

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SCHWER

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Reg.

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CRUISER

OVERBARON'S RHEINDORF'S

Number

The Fort Detroit G.W.P. Club

cordially invites all German Wirehaired Pointers (and their ownerdJ of cOllrde)

to attend the

1995

G.~EC.A. National Events National

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("1995 Show Futurily

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October October October October October October October

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HOSPITALITY CHAIRMAN OUTTA STATE COORDINAT0D

: Dolores Furesz : Karen Nelsen

(810) 796-3813 (310) 530-3264

(

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW

GWP TITLE HOLDERS)

(From the January, February & March 1995 AKC Awards)

SHOW CHAMPIONS Afterhours Kando On A Whim (B) Ch Thomwoods True Grit x Ch Afterhours Cassios Locket 13:W & C Whitmore O:K Allen & C Lansing Adpg Shurcan All Fired Up (B) Ch Heywire's Supersonic Stryker x Ch Shurcan Potogold Sheza McRae CD 13:1& D Mcalllum & H Halligan 0: 1 Watson & D McCall urn Geronimo's Glory of Aspenrose (D) Hills Warriors F'1ide x Ch Chachas Warrior 13:R&D Perry 0: G & 1 Steffes & D Perry Larkspurs Windmill Destry (D) Ch Ripsnorter's Thunderhart x Ch Larkspurs Zoe Dancer B:G&F !vIc'Cain 0: B Watkins & G McCain & M Culbeltson Navaho Unexpected (B) Ch Arkayem's Thombyrd x Patches III 13: F Orlando 0: 1 Fast Root N Scoot N She's Trouble (B) Hellbent Razz's Royal Bristle lH x Ch Maestro Razz's Royal Lady CD JH 13: S Pollack & J Dillingham 0: D Attebery Afterhours Sweet Maggie May JH (13 )Ch Shurcan Baron of Afterhours x Afterhours Marflow Lizzy 13: W &C Whitmore: C &S Kopstein Bal'bwires Rollin Rerun JH (D) FC AFC limkaths High Roller x Ch Inverness ~v1issVicki B: L Myles & B Berta 0: H. Berta .J and J's West coast Connection (D) eh Jamars Oh Henry lH x CH 1 and J Jammans Show Girl 13: A Rosati & J Hussar 0: N Vampotic & L Jaffe Neudorf.~ Kapering Katie (8) Ch Afterhours Wyur'N 130 lest x Ch Oklas Rumes Runs Ridges 13: F Neuwirth & 1 Renner & C Whitmore & K Owens 0: F Neuwirth

FIELD CHAMPIONS

& AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPIONS

DC/AFC Dunkees Justa Top Flite JH (D) DC AFC Dunkees Justa Hole N One CD MH x Sure Shots Justa Racie Lacie B: 13Brawn 0: H Brawn & F Sakiey FCI AFC Saure Shot's Cascade Mi'is Tique SH (B) FC AFC Cascade Steamer MI-l x FC AFC }ialb's Miss Cheif B: P LJungren &D Ljungren 0: P I~iungren AFC/NAFC Justa Tequila Sunset JH (B) DC AFC Dunkees Justa Hole N One CD MH x Sure Shots lusta Racie Lacie B: Bernee Brawn 0: F Sakiey & B Brawn

OBEDIENCE Companion Dog (CD) Heywire's Song ofthe Sea (D) Ch Olympus Alacazam x Ch Heywires Wind Song B:.TCheshire & B Murray 0:13 ~vlurray &.T Cheshire Ch Larkspurs Whitewater Journey (D) Ch Larkspurs White Kaiac CD x Ch Larskpurs Couch Potato B: G McCain & L Yetter 0: D Watrson &G McCain Ch SGR Whispering

Winds JH (B) DC SGR Silent Running CD MH x Ch Klondike Miss Emily JH B: G Richardson 0: Mike Brooks

Companion Dog Exellcent (CDX) Schnellburgs

Jake CD (D) Gero Vom Eggerbachtal CDX x Erie 11-1B: K Schmidt 0: S Owen

Schnellbel'2s

Reba Jean CDX JH (8) Gero Vom Eggergachtal CDX x Ch Schnell berg's Ilse CD B: MOwen 0: 13Skurya

Utility Dog (UD)

HUNTING

TESTS TITLES

Junior Hunter (JH) Darling's Hat Trick Ruger (D) DC SGR Silent Running CD MH x Ch Merrygene Gold N Point Spring B/O: M Darling Dutchman's Wildfowler Maggie (B) Ch Severn Run's A Shaggy Dog MH x J and J Kiss and Tell B:J Hussar & E KollmarO: R Vanderbos Hellbenders Laser Two (D) Axel Von Ballenberg x Hellbenders Halcyone 13 M Spies & J Farnstrom 0: 13 Koebel' Nitro Proof Justa DBL Eagle (D) DC AFC Dunkees Justa Top Flite JH x KTV Nitro Proof Maggie B: B Palmer 0: B Brawn & M Bmzzone Sara Moon Hardy (B) CH J and 1 Show and Tell x Ch J and 1 American Flower CD B: J Hussar o:c Mays Weidenhugel Rue V Gem'itone (B) Ch Duvans Aux Cayes Gemstone c Ch Weidenhugel Isabelle V Goetz 13: M Revell 0: P Roberts & M Revell Ch Adgp Suthrn Breeze (B) Ch Ileywire's Supersonic Stryker x Ch Shurcan Bruzzone Suthrn Bell 13: D McCallum & B Halligan 0: 1 Griggs Ch Caramels 01' Devil Moon (B) Ch J & J Show N Tell x Caramel Apple Annie JH 13/0 A&D Meinke Ch Jamars Dh Henry (D) Ch Startacks Buccaneer x Ch JamarsGood Golly Miss Molly 13:M Powell 0: L Jaffe & Dr GNash

Senir Hunter (SH) Ch Jeds Spitze Geschutz (D)DC Cascade Rogue MH x Jeel's SGR Silent Panda JH 13/0: J Tucker Ch Marsu ,Ja)' Mars Ka~ie JH (B) Haag's Director TD x Jay Mars Marsu's Sassy 13:J Collins 0: S Decker & K Weber Navaho Sidekick JH (B) Ch Navaho Trail Blazer JH x Maestro Wind Song of Navaho JH B: G &S Martin O:G Rezzardi Whitetail's Katrina (B) Whitetails Kraut x Whitetails Greta Sue B/O:W Darby

Master Hunter (MH) Marsu's

Morning

Stan' ,JH FC Cascade Smokin Jo x DC Marsu's Sierra Cass 13:T &S Decker 0: 1 & L Rice

I I

Final Standings for 1994

How Top ten Points are Hgured Wins & Placements are taken from the "AKe Awards" magazine as the trials are published. 4-17 starters= ~ pt 1st- ~ x the stake points ~~12 starters=2~t 2nd - 3 x the stake points 13-~7 starters=;:lpt 3rd - 1. x the stake points ~1~-_4starters=~pt 4th - 1 x the stake points 2~ or more starters=5pt . Now, if you won a 1st place in a :1 point stake,you would multip1y-tx3~lf~S<:~~ond in a 2 pt. stake multiply 3x2=0,aJld so Standings renect placements through Decemher I9,lQQ+trials SENIOR DOGS (GUN DOGS) . 1. FCI AFC Sure Shot's :-vlaggie,MHp.lJmigrbn; 2. DC! AFC!KFClNAFC Cascade Ike, .\mCalkJ~~,(jR 3. FCIAFc Sure Shot Cruise t-S%5<R 4. en Schnellberg's Gretta, JHTai(KJ 5. 6. 6. 8. 8. 9.

DC!AFC Dunkees Justa Top Flite JH CII Uodihar's FCUUlY Paltcull Sure Shot's Golly Miss Molly FCIAFC Sure Shot's Cascade Miss Tigue SII FClAFC/NFC/NAFC Mmi.e l.aveau Yon Steuhen St. Croix's Rawhide Ruby

JUNIOR DOGS (PUPPY/DERBY l. Sure Shot's Justa Wild Thang 2. Jimkath's Allure 3. 4. 5. 6. 6. 7. 8. 9.

COMBI~ED) .

Flintlock's Addition Soo Line's Dcu'k Magic Sure Shot's Justa Jackpot Flintlock's Havvk Eye SGR Dirty Laundry Gahby's Next Generation Q Cadenberg Smokin' Magic OKK Bewitching Spellbinder

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Congratulations to Ed Shepherd and Fred (B) by Miklos Weisse :\'acht by Shot Gun 1\.laggie. Somehow, someway Fred's accomplishment was ovcrlooked hy your editor.

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TOP PRODUCERS FOR 1994 A big thanks to Gail Richardson for putting together these numbers

SHOW CHAMPIONS SIRES

DAMS

Ch Shurcan Baron of Afterhours

Ch Ripsnorter Aspenglow Warrior Ch Afterhours Wryn'n 130 Jest Ch Jamars Oh Henry Ch Larkspurs Cruisin Classic DC SGR Silent Running CD ME DC Cascade Rogue MH Ch Afterhours Robin Chaser

4 3 3 3 3 2

Ch RipsnOlters Afarrah of the Hart Heywire's Temper Tamtrum Ch Okla's Ruffles Run Ridges Beechtree Muffin Ch Heywire's Love at Old River Ch Heywires Wynfall O'Shadra MH Ch .led's SGR Silent Panda JH Ch Klondike Miss Emily JH Ch Larkspur Zoe Dancer Mirwan Queen Wilhelimina

2 2 2 2

Ch Heywire's Supersonic Stryker Ch I:(ipsnorter's Scrub Oak Klaus Ch Shadra's Et Tu Brute O'Johman CD

1 MH I11Jed's 5321HUNTING SH 11Shots MH 1 Silent 11 11 JH Duchhess Sure DAMS of Razzle Gessner Dazzle SI I Calah FC AFC: Witches' Brew Ch Panda, JH Lieben Waid's Doc's Drieka, SH DC Marsu's Morning Star Astra Jay ChSGR Vom Maestro Mia Merrygene Mars Viking Van Ch Marsu's Windsong Kapelhof Ripsnorter Larkspur Gold'N'Point CD Sassy ofPrivate Navaho Spring Alibaba Number CD SH TEST

4 4 3 2

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ter CD

FIELD TRIAL CHAMPIONS SIRES DC AFC Dunkees Justa Hole N One CD MH

1 DCIAFC

DAMS Sure Shot's Justa Racie Lacie

Rawlee's Gene's Delight FC AFC Cascade Steamer, MH

1 DC IFC/AFC

Rawhide's Dizzy Lizzie FC AFC Halb's Miss Chief

1 DCIAFC 1 DC 1 FC/AFC

WHATS HAPPENING AT AKC Perhaps the most significant AKC event to report is the creation of the AKC Canine Health Foundation which is starting up with a $1 million endowment. The foundation will collect and disperse contributions for clliline health research with an emphasis on genetic research. The foundations's establishment was llilnounced to the assembled AKC Delegates at their December 13, 1994 meeting and carried as an article in the January 1995 AKC Gazette entitled "The Foundatioll of Health" written by Beth Adelman. It will operate in a completely different manner than past AKC health related dispersements in that it will solicit contributions from outside tlle orgmlization llild has gained taxexempt status for tllis purpose. On October 7 and 8, 1994, the American Kelmel Club sponsored a Molecular Genetics and Canine Genetic Health Conference in Florham Park, New Jersey. A comprehensive prograIll on all aspects of carline genetic research and health was presented by 28 scientists. Organized into five major areas: Overview of Caniene Genetic Disease; The Canine Genome; Progress on Molecular Genetic Approaches to Carline Genetic Diseases (including single gene diseases, disea<;es witll complex pattcms of inheritance and catline behavioral genetics); Catlid identification and Control of Genetic Diseases. To sum up considerahle progress has been made in identifying markers for the canine genome. These markers are molecular indicators wllich ClUlhe used to find specific genes arld indicate the ability to eventually develop hlood tests for specific diseases. (rcsts for disease with a simple recessive will cost approximately $50,000 to develop; those with complex inheritance pattems will take considerable more money lUld time). Dr. Ake Hedharmnar from the Swedish Kennel Club stated that at the request of their breed clubs, they now require all sires and danls to be tested for a defect in order for atlY progeny to be registered. Test results are openly available. There is no requirement that a sire or danl "pass" the screelling, just that they are tested and the results are openly available. At tlle close of the conference, two points were particularly stressed: the need for better funding for research and the need to engage dog clubs and dog people in addressing genetic disease. (foml Persepectives, December 1994- AKC Delegates newsletter). On December 13, 1994 at the Delegates Forum - an infonnal meeting of delegates for open discussion and expression of ideas - the following took place: AKC Board members reported on tlle new procedures adopted by tlle Board for the handling of Disciplinary Actions taken by Event Committees in connection with misconduct ot events. These new procedures will take effect on Jnauary 1, 1995 lUldthe newly revised Guidelines which will contain thesc procedures is presently in production arld will shortly be distributed to all cluhs. The background behind the development of tlle new schedule of penalties was explained. The penalties under the new system will give additional flexibility and fairness in the administration of disciplinary actioll. JaIlles Smith, AKC Board Chaimlan, presented a report and fielded questions from the delegates. Most of tllese dealt with tlle

article in TIME magazine on purebred dogs. There were a number of COllUllent<; on the need for AKC - and the sport - to improve the publics's perception through such measures as establishing a special registration for dogs with genetic faults and urging AKC to back up the breeder in upholding limited registrations. There was a comment on the need of AKC to address the problems inherent in co-ownerships of dogs. Mr. Snlith indicated that tlns matter was currently under study. At the official Delegates meeting on December 13, 1994, The Abilene Kennel Club proposed an aIllendment to Chapter 3, Section 9 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows that would prohibit chaIllpions from competing in the Open Class. This aIllendment is not recommended by the AKC Board and will be voted on at tlle March Delegates meeting. At tllls meeting it was reported that contact had been make with A VMA conceming an inquiry from the office of Newt Gingrich for imput on possible mlimal-related legislation. AKC suggested legislation to remove batlS on ownerslnp of dogs in federally subsidized housing, extending tlle privileges enjoyed by seeing-eye dogs to all assistance dogs, and support of compatlion animal health research. It was also reported that AKC has produced a legislative action video which will soon be available to all clubs. The AKC has atlllounced a National Invitation Obedience Olampionship to be held in St. I -<mis,Missouri on June 17 atld 18, 1995. Dogs will be invited from each breed group as determined by AKC's OTCH point standings for 1994. The Championship will promote the following basic concepts: 1. The AKC and purebred dogs. 2. Obedience training. 3. Responsible dog ownersllip prograIll. 4. Dogs as positive elements in the world in wllich we live. Each team will be required to perform the Open and Utility exercises twice. The dog iUld hatldler will perfonn certain exercises at each of the six stations. There will be four placements in each group from the Group competition and 32 dogs will advance to the finals. On the final day, one dog will earn the title or American Kennel Club National Obedience ChaIllpion for 1995. The judges for tllis event are: John Cox (Washington), Peggy Garic (Califonlia). Melinda Giles (Texas), Jerry Iermiero (New Jersey). David Mauer (Ohio), arld Sharon Long (Illinois). For more information, contact the AKC Obedience Department. The AKC Delegates' Standing Field Trial COlIlnlittee will still consider replies from the field questiOlmaire which was Plianted in a past issue of the Wire News. The response has been very poor. At the meeting of tllls committee-which was held prior to the Delegates Meeting-ways were discussed to build a database for the listing of field trial judges. This nlight include a "thumbnail" biographical sketch of each judge as well as a fmID sent to each field trial giving club on how their judges performed at the trial. The main theme was tlle interfacing of conformation and pelformiUlce events and if there is a role for the committee in tllls area

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"BREEZE" is the 3 B's: .... Beauty, Brains, and Birds. In limited sho'\\;-mg, she [mished her championship in thret' short months. Breeze was Best in Sweeps, Fort Detroit G\VP Specialty in 1992, [mished her JH in 1994, (with a novice handler) and has a wonderful temperment. Aftn her maternity leave, Breeze will be st'en in the obedience ring (Novice B) and will be working towards hn SIT. "PUTTER" has proven himself in the field. the show ring and in obedience. He is only the second Dual Champion of an:v breed to hold a NA VI IDA Utility title. His "kids" have gone on to prove themselves in the field (l NAFCh.1 DC. 2 AFC, multiple I Iunting Test titles.NA VI IDA Prizes and lots of hunting buddies) I Ie is the sire of Gmup winners, show champions, and wonderCulloving. "CALff" companions.

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--------GREG 89 WENTZ II III ANDREW GUNNAR BILL BRUCE III 94 96 66 EUSTACE 90 L. HEYL KRUGER ANDERSON 2 STEVE DAVID 108 88 80 95 70 76 74 VIRAG HOUSE 0-12 PAUL ROD SCOTT VAN ZELENKO 110 KRUEGER DUNK ANTHONY WILLIAMS 0-11 III DONNA WRIGHT TED ROBERT DOUGLAS RANDY JOSEPH LUKE PAUL MICHAEL RICH DORRANCE DONNA ROBERTSON 102 107 MATSUDA 86 BRUDER 92 R. 63 R. C. L. MALLIA E. RILEY R. ROUSE W. MEREDITH CRAWFORD DAKIN CLARKE LARSON 1013 8 7 ERN NONE JACK RICHARD DENNIS CAROL BRUNO SCOTT II BART G. FRANK FRANCESCO LARRY ED IE LENOCH RONALD 100 103 101 WETTON SUDYK 67 ANDERSON 68 77 96 78 75 72 A. PISANI BRIX J. DEGEEST HOYME FAUL B. MAYNARD CHAMBERLIN M. TOEWS EDWARDS SUSI 0-10 4 1 JOHN NONE MARK ROY I G. W. 82 A. 71 REILLY THILLBERG SCHNUBEL JON RODGER KRISTEN RONALD JOE GARY Score Prize C. BAUER 112 83 W. 85 G. WEBER & A. Date ELLIS STEPHENS MATT SHELLEY NORTH & DANIEL & WRIGHT JOANN AMERICAN STEFFES ROGERS 61 HUNTING DOG ASSOCIATION ROBERT C. CRAWFORD 7 PAUL KRAMER Owner 08/27/94 09/18/94 THOMAS 08/07/94 D. NELSON, JR.D.IV 08/28/94 08/21/94 12/04/94 08/20/94 09/24/94 09/18/94 09/17/94 07/30/94 11/12/94 10/01/94 10/09/94 08/27/94 10/01/94 11/12/94 08/13/94 AgeVERSATILE Yr0-12 Mo4 09/16/94 10/08/94 11/13/94 12/03/94 10/23/94 09/17/94 08/06/94 ISLANDS END BRADY Dogs Name WIREHAIRED Natural Ability POINTERsTest NAVHDA Tested between 07/01/94 & 12/31/94

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Have you tried UKC Obedience? It is so much fun and has a very relaxed atmosphere. The differencebetween UKC (United Kennel L1ub) Novice and AKC Novice is instead of doing the long down as a group they have an honoring down. The dog does his long down individually while the "working dog" does the off leash heelling (md the figure eight The handler is across the ling like in AKC Novice but he's alone. Of course the hanDling handler hopes for a fast walking handler since this detennines how long the down will be, The handler then retullls to their dog and they are excused from thc ring. The other difference is all Novice dogs do a recall over the high jump, *Jump heights are the height of the dog or whatever is less in 2", even increments and an maXU11lumof 24", You ncver get a slow recall! In Open, the broad jump is double the height of the dog with a maxumum of 72", Along with the honoring dog, the handler goes out of sight in Open and there is also a "Random Walker", which is a steward doing the heeling pattelll backwards, So the working dog and handler has the honoring dog, the random walker, and the judge in the ring - just a few added distractions. Some other differcnccs are you can use a voice command and hand signal for the (b'op on recall and the jumping exercises. For the drop on recall a steward is on the other side of the ring so when you leave your dog you will be standing next to them. After you call and drop your dog the steward walks past your dog, and he must rcmain there until you call him again.

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Utility has the biggest difference. All of the jumps are removed from the ring while each dog does his excercises. During the signal exccrcise there is an honoring dog doing a long down. The handler is across thc ring with their back to tile dog. The signal exercise can use the whole ring. Next, articles, only metal are used. Next are gloves, first the marked retrieve then the directied retrieve. 11le gloves are put in a triangle shape, number I glove to your left and half way up the ring, lllunber 2 glove at the far end in the center, and number 3 is to your far right half way up the right side of the ring. For the marked r4etrieve the judge can have you send your dog to any of these. For the directed retrieve, you send your dog out and stop him half way up the ring between gloves number 1 and 3. When dIe dog is sitting tlIe judge \vill Jo>.ick a glove (but it cannot be the same one used in dIe marked retrieve.) Not only does your dog learn short go outs but it leanls to take directions. The next exercise is the consecutive recalls, first the drop on recall and tlIen the straight recalL After this the jumps are put back in tlIe ring and directed jumping ends the class, This is done individually for each dog. UKe Obedience takes a little longer but it is fun. Try it you 'lllikc it

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