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While we’re enjoying the summer weather, a few precautions to safeguard our dogs: Overheating Your dog can overheat in a hurry. Dogs can’t regulate their body heat as efficiently as humans, because most of their sweat glands are confined to the pads of their feet. Panting is your dog’s primary means of regulating body temperature.

In addition to overheating, your dog can also become dehydrated very rapidly. Make sure your dog has a constant source of fresh, clean drinking water.

If your dog will be outside in the heat for any period, he/she should have access to a completely shaded area in addition to plenty of cool drinking water.

Make sure your dog is indoors when the temp climbs to 32oC or above.

To cool your dog down if it will be spending time in your yard, you can turn on the hose or sprinkler. You can also fill a children’s small plastic wading pool with water and encourage your dog to sit or lie in it to cool off.

Exercise your dog either in the early morning or evening when the temperature is coolest. Try to stay in the shade during daylight hours, and no matter the time of day, don’t overdo outdoor exercise or play sessions. Even on an overcast day or in the evening, a long period of physical exertion in hot weather can cause heatstroke in your dog.

Don’t allow your dog to walk or rest on hot outdoor surfaces like sidewalks or parking lots. Your dog’s paws, belly or hindquarters can sustain burns from hot concrete. Just walking on hot pavement can cause him to overheat.

Summer short haircuts can help a dog stay cool, however, be mindful that dogs with a lot of white can sunburn if the coat is clipped short.

Never under any circumstances leave your dog in a parked vehicle on a hot day. Your car or truck cab can become a furnace very quickly, even with the windows open, and can cause a fatal case of heatstroke in your beloved dog.

same precautions when walking your dog. Store all chemicals out of reach of your dog.

Remember to keep citronella candles, oil products and insect coils out of your dog’s reach as well.

If you’ll be doing any planting to brighten up your home or yard, before you stock up on seeds or visit your local nursery, make sure you know which plants, flowers and greenery are toxic to your dog if ingested.

Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately if you suspect your dog or cat has swallowed a poisonous substance.

Parties Summertime is when many people host backyard pool parties and barbecues. There are holiday celebrations at the start and end of the season. The warmer months are also the time for block parties, picnics, family gatherings, and outdoor community events.

As much fun as the festivities are for the two-legged members of your family, it’s best to keep dogs a safe distance from celebrations.

Take care not to lose a dog out a door or window left open during a party at your home. Keep dogs away from your food, beverages, garbage, and decorations.

Don’t leave your dog alone with unfamiliar children or even adult party guests.

Unless your dog is very well trained on a lead, I don’t recommend bringing him to outdoor community events. Most pups are over-stimulated by all the new sights, sounds and especially the smells of a large outdoor gathering and neither of you will have much fun if he’s yanking at his leash the whole time while you try to calm and control him.

Also keep in mind many dogs are terrified of fireworks displays, so it’s best to leave your dog safely at home. If neighbors are setting off their own backyard displays, keep your dog home since the fireworks can cause a serious injury or be toxic to a curious dog.

Thunderstorms can pose another challenge. If your dog is concerned, try to distract with play, invest in a Thunder shirt, calming hormones and extracts.

Help your dog relax in a safe contained area, often basement washrooms or laundry rooms, or in their crate with a nice chew toy.

Water Many PWD owners mistakenly believe their dog was born knowing how to swim.

You should introduce your pup gradually to water, and either go in with her the first few outings, or be prepared to jump in to either encourage her or help her safely exit the water.

If you’re going out on a boat with your dog, it’s recommended she have her own flotation equipment.

Even dogs who are strong swimmers can get hurt in the water or worn out from exertion. A flotation device will keep her in view until you or someone else can get her to safety. If your dog doesn’t consistently respond when you call her, attach a length of rope to her flotation device so you can pull her in if you need to.

Poisons Many commonly used fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and mulches are loaded with toxic chemicals.

Same goes for rodent bait. Don’t allow your dog access to areas of your garden, lawn, house or outbuildings where chemicals have been used. Take the

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Pests Depending on where you live and your dog’s lifestyle, you’ll need to prepare to manage summertime dog pests like fleas, ticks and mosquitoes.

In most cases, there are safe, effective ways to prevent or eradicate pest infestations that don’t involve dosing your dog with toxic chemicals.

For tick removal you can get a special removal tool which allows you to safely extricate the little blood suckers if they manage to attach to your dog.

If you live in an area where Lyme disease is endemic: According to Meryl P. Littman, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, canine exposure to Lyme disease is common, but the disease is not: “Ninety-five percent of exposed dogs don’t get sick, but they become Lyme antibody-positive on tests, which may scare people into thinking they need to be treated,... we don’t treat asymptomatic dogs, but we check their urine for protein.”

Again, these are not sick dogs but dogs that have been exposed to the disease.

The immune systems of seropositive dogs have identified the Lyme disease pathogen and mounted an appropriate, effective response. So even though they test positive, they do not become sick with the disease.

Only about five percent of dogs exposed to Lyme disease actually develop symptoms of the infection, including: fever, lameness, lethargy, malaise, shifting joint pain.

These symptoms are quite successfully treated with the antibiotic doxycycline.

It’s also important to note that dogs that are positive for Lyme disease cannot infect humans. Infections in both people and their dogs are transmitted only by the bite of an infected tick.

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Congratulations on choosing a wonderful breed, you’ll have many years to enjoy your pup and the PWDCC New Puppy Introductory Offer will help start you off. The PWDCC is the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC, see www.ckc.ca) sanctioned National Breed Club! Our responsibilities include the breed standard, qualifying to provide CKC events, rescue and re-homing and much more. It’s a club across Canada that sponsors events that are fun and informative, including seminars on the many activities you can enjoy with our breed and on health and training issues also. See our web site events section from the home page for a schedule of upcoming events and read about past events. Our web site has general information and a protected section for members only at www.pwdcc.org. The Waterlog, our quarterly newsletter, available to members only, is distributed on the web site and by mail. It reports on events, current issues and showcases our members and their dogs.

The New Puppy Introductory Offer will give you a taste of all this for the first year of your puppy’s life for only $20.00 ($15.00 for those joining after Sept. 1). You will receive 3 Waterlogs, one with your application and 2 mailed to you (1 mailed for those joining after Sept. 1). You will have access to the member only web site, with our Forum area for chatting.

You are welcome to come to club events, but puppies under one year aren’t ready to fully participate in some activities.

Next year you can become full members. Membership is $35.00 for the 1st member and $10.00 for each additional family member.

Your email address is important to us! Email is used for ongoing communication, announcements, updates, etc. So don’t forget to provide it to us on the NPP application form.

Please mail your completed application and cheque, money order, payable to PWDCC to our Secretary Roslyn Eskind, 471 Richmond Street West, Toronto ON M5V 1X9, or email roslyn@pwdcc.org, or use PayPal from our web site home page member application button.

About the PWD The Portuguese Water Dog is a strong, robust, medium-sized, agile dog with the stamina and endurance to do a full day’s work. The breed is a loyal, affectionate, energetic, intelligent family companion and watch dog and it thrives on and demands human attention. Its attractive, playful appearance often belies its true character. It remains a true working dog, tough and independent at times, not a dog for everybody.

The life expectancy of the average Portuguese Water Dog is 12 to 15 years. They tend to mature slowly and remain active well into their senior years.

Daily doses of exercise are a must or the PWD will provide its own exuberant exercise indoors. PWDs require an owner as active, involved and intelligent as they are or they will soon be running the household and getting into mischief.

These dogs enjoy structured activity to channel their energy and intelligence, Agility, Flyball, Obedience, Rally-O and Water Work are all great outlets and help develop the special bond with his people that the PWD needs to thrive.

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The PWDCC Puppy Program is open to all PWDCC breeders, not only those who participate in the PWDCC Breeder Program. It gives puppy people an introduction to the club and the world of pure bred dogs. Puppy membership benefits include the Waterlog, club events, access to archived Waterlogs and the searchable membership directory. This gives them opportunities to meet other puppy and experienced owners to network about resources in their neighbourhood and more. For just $20.00 per puppy, the breeder can choose to purchase the membership on behalf of their owners or make this part of their purchase package. A win-win for all!

Cover: Mission, Ch Baywood Sask River Mission, CD, RA, AgI, AgIJ, owned by Brenda Brown, showing his jumping style, see more about top performing PWDs of 2013 on page 2.

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ThePresident’sLetter Another summer season is in full swing and our club is really busy organizing and executing a variety of PWD activities!

I am taking this opportunity to appeal to all of our breeders to use our Puppy Introduction Program as a strategy to support your club, recruit new members and provide support to your puppy buyers. Our summer events would not be possible

This is a good time to mention that none of these activities would be possible without the tireless efforts of our membership. Membership the operative word!

Over the past year our club has witnessed a decline in renewals for membership. Very few breeders are using the Puppy Introduction Program which not only benefits the new puppy buyer by hooking them up with all of the resources our club has to offer, but encourages and contributes to increas-

without the efforts of many of our members. I might add that these members have contributed for many years and it is time to usher in some new blood to our club! The only way that we can achieve this is through breeder support!

Our board would be more than happy to address any concerns that you have regarding our club operations. You can email the board through the PWDCC website (/pwdcc.org/PWDCC/ index.php/officers). We want to hear from you.

ing our membership base. Many puppy members end up renewing as full members after their first year. Please keep in

And we hope you’ll participate or just come out to the club

mind that none of our events would be possible without the

events this summer to see PWDs in action at the National

support of our membership. New members are vital to the

Specialty in Milton, the Water Trials in Wizard Lake Alberta

health and wellbeing of every organization. New members

and in Waterloo Ontario. These events are open for registra-

bring vitality and new energy to the organization; new mem-

tion, and easy online participation for Trophies donations,

bers bring new ideas; new members contribute to event

advertising in the show catalogue, and silent auction. All are

organization and committee formulation; new members pro-

gladly accepted, see the club web sites.

vide additional resources which our club sorely needs.

Sharon Lapstra, MSW, RSW, President, PWDCC

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective June 17, 2014 President and Director Sharon Lapstra St.Clements, Ontario sharon@pwdcc.org

Secretary and Director Michelle Jackson Barrie, Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org

Vice President and Director Patti McDonald Waterloo, Ontario patti@pwdcc.org

Treasurer and Director Pat Vokes Nobleton, Ontario pat@pwdcc.org

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Andy Gamache Morinville, Alberta andy@pwdcc.org Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario deirdre@pwdcc.org

Directors

Sue Hopkins Chilliwack, British Columbia sue@pwdcc.org

Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec jennifer@pwdcc.org

Mavis McClintock Duncan, British Columbia mavis@pwdcc.org

Rescue Coordinators Mavis McClintock Western Canada mavis@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org Jennifer Byers Quebec and Eastern Canada jennifer@pwdcc.org Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall deirdre@pwdcc.org

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2013 PWDCC Performance Dogs Top dogs of 2013

2013 was a banner year for Portuguese

Dogs in Canada Point System

Water Dogs. PWDs were active in Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility and

Obedience (Official) (3 dogs competing)

Conformation. The CKC Official records Group Placement Trials

1. Ch & OTCh Kewbeach Dancing Up A Storm

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6

Av Score

HIT

Points

190.6

0

28

are shown in the table left for the top five dogs in each activity. PWDs also competed in AAC agility and CARO Rally-O and

CGN, RE, TD, AgNJ, AgN 2. Ch Baywood Kosmic Rain

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184.3

0

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of course PWDCC and PWDCA Water Trials. Notable is how they placed in

CGN, CDX, RE, AgI, AgIJ, AgXV, AgXJV 3. Ch Eauchien’s Shamash CD, RN

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194.5

1

5

group competition against all the other Working Dogs, for instance, in Rally 18 breeds competed and Oscar was the num-

Rally Obedience (Official) (13 dogs competing)

ber 2 dog in the group. In Agility, Brenda

Group Placement Trials

Av Score

Points

23

93.96

132

5

93.80

27

4

96.50,

25

4. Kortun’s Hershey Kisses, CD, RA

3

93.00

17

5. Lowport’s Ballistic Force, CGN, CDX, RE

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90.33

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Group Placement Trials

1. Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch

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Brown’s Baywood dogs were 3,4,5,7, and 9 in Working Group, an outstanding achievement and a testament to her

CGN, CD, RE 2. Ch Baywood Sask River Mission

breeding program and her guidance of her puppy people, inspiring and encouraging

CD, RA, AgI, AgIJ 3. Ch Charbr Dancing By The Sea

them to train their dogs.

Some of the teams’ stories follow.

CGN, CD, RA, TD, AgN

Agility (Official) (12 dogs competing)

Av Score

Points

3

8

100.0

40

4

6

100.0

30

3. Armada’s Junean Sunset AgN, AgNJ

5

12

97.5

28

4. Ch Baywood Sask River Mission

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7

99.3

23

9

4

100.0

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1. Ch. Baywood Kosmic Rain CGN, CDX, RE, AgI, AgIJ, AgXV, AgXJV 2. Ch & AgMCh. Baywood N Cutwater To The Max CGN, RN, AgMX, AgIJ, AgXJ, AgMXJ

CD, RA, AgI, AgIJ 5. Baywood Obsession’s Ode AgI, AgIJ, AgXJ

Conformation (Official) (49 dogs competing)

Number of wins Group Placement

BB

G1

G2

G3

G4

67

7

8

7

7

29

3

3

7

8

1

518

4

3

0

0

1

2

367

4 GCh Claircreek Willow Noir

23

1

1

6

6

0

205

5. GCh Seabury’s Marrakesh Express

23

1

1

2

3

0

178

1. GCh Hi Seas Dr. Romeo Macduff 2. GCh Drewsar Goblet Of Fire (Puppy) 3. GCh Claircreek Dolce Cordelia CGN

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Points

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U-CD Ch OTCh Kewbeach Dancing up a Storm, TD, RE RX, AGN, AGNJ, ADC, CWD, GROM, aka Samba

hearing and has problems with his eyes

I enjoy the team work of performance

in bright light. We are also hoping to do

sports and as I tend to get bored quickly

some urban tracking over the summer.

I like to work in different performance

Samba’s titles in Obedience are U-CD

venues.

(Novice United Kennel Club); OTCh

Samba finished his Obedience career in

(Obedience Trial Champion), this is

fine style, number 1 PWD and number 7

awarded by the CKC when all obedience

Working Group in 2013.

levels have been achieved: CD (Companion Dog), CDX (Companion Dog

He has not been the easiest dog to train.

Excellent) and Utility.

He is quite sensitive and is very attuned

I formerly had English Springer Spaniels and I chose a PWD because of the intelligence and versatility of the breed, and Samba proves I made the right choice.

Probably my favourite is obedience and Samba’s is agility and water work so we

to my moods so I have to make sure all

His CKC Tracking title is TD (Tracking

came to a compromise, if I let him do

his training is done in a positive way.

Dog). His Rally titles are RE (CKC Rally

agility and water work he would work in

And even if I am frustrated with an exer-

Excellent) and RX (CARO Rally

obedience with me.

cise, I can’t let him know or he shuts

Excellent). His Agility titles are CKC

down. He has made me a better trainer

AgN (Agility Novice), CKC AgNJ, (Agility

as I have to be able to read him and

Novice Jumpers) and Agility Association

know what type of training he needs on

of Canada ADC (Agility Dog of Canada).

any particular exercise.

His Water titles are CWD (Courier Water

Anne Passifiume and Samba, breeders Catherine Gadd and Connie McCandless, Kewbeach PWDs

Dog), GROM is awarded by the PWDCA We will continue with agility and water

(Portuguese Water Dog Club of America)

work as long as his health holds out –

if a dog has at least 6 titles/awards from

he is 11 and is beginning to lose his

3 different areas.

Samba was HIT (High in Trial) at the PWDCA National Specialty in 2009. Posing with his ribbon and trophy.

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Ridgehaven’s Oscar The Crouch, CGN, CD, RAE, WWD

your relationship is with your dog and that competition is just a fun way to demonstrate that bond. Today at two and a half Oscar has a leg of his CDX and is

This young fellow is living proof that the

working on is RAE2. What’s next? Dock

Portuguese Water Dog is truly a remark-

Diving, Agility, Disc Dog, Courier Water

able working breed! Oscar is an enthusi-

Dog? Who knows, but we intend to enjoy

astic student, a joy to work with and

every bouncy step along the way!

picks things up so quickly that when this novice handler makes a mistake he corrects me!

Lori Crouch and Oscar, breeder Karen Matthews, Ridgehaven PWDs

The Brag: Before his second birthday Oscar achieved 11 titles including two CARO Rally titles Magna Cum Laude.

His CKC top PWD results in Rally Obedience (second in Group) was simply the outcome of getting ‘hooked’ on, and participating in a lot of trials! However, it’s safe to say that we’ve both learned bucket loads and had a great time along the way.

It wasn’t my intention to school Oscar in formal obedience but, at our first puppy class, I remember thinking when I saw the trainer working her dog, ‘I want

Oscar and his ribbons.

Oscar to look at me like that!’. Rally Obedience was a great fit as it combines a timed obedience course with enthusiastic participation. Breeder Karen Matthews introduced us to the Waterlog

Kalli, Ch Baywood Kosmic Rain, CGN, CDX, AGX, AGJX, RE, WWD, GROM.

and the ‘Club’, so we attended the Beginner Water Day when Oscar was just six months old and LOVED IT! At 8 months he achieved his Junior Water certificate. It was a tremendous thrill last August to pass both the Apprentice and Working Water Dog levels at the PWD trials at Laurel Creek. This june all sound incredibly ambitious but Oscar was easily motivated with treats and very short training sessions.

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proud of my own girl ‘Kalli’ (Ch Baywood Kosmic Rain, CGN, CDX, AGX, AGJX, RE, WWD, GROM) who is still running hard at 10 years young! A breeder starts the planning and process but it’s the

Max, CAN Ch AGMCh Baywood N Cutwater To The Max CGN, AGX, AGXJ, RN, AWD, ATChC, Bronze AoM, ExST Bronze, MTRDC)

fabulous dog owners who do the work!

I’m really honoured to have such great owners of pets and competitive show, working and water dogs. It takes a lot of training, traveling, and “practice, practice, practice” to achieve any title and I would like to thank the owners who con-

Calla, CAN Ch Baywood Cutwater Calla Lily CGN, CD, AGX, AGXJ, JWD, RN, ATChC, Bronze AoM, ExST Bronze, ExJ Bronze, MTRDC, NAC, NJC, NCC, APDT RL1, and

Kalli, chilling, all tuckered out.

tinually return for a Baywood PWD for their next competition dog.

Brenda Brown, Baywood PWDS with Kalli and Mission, co-owning with Andy and Cindy Gamache, Calla and Max, and Sandy Busse, Breezy

Mission High in Agility Trial, Pacific Northwest Regional Specialty

Kalli, Ch Baywood Kosmic Rain, CGN, CDX, AGX, AGJX, RE, WWD, GROM Breezy, Baywood Obsession’s Ode AgI, AgIJ, AgXJ Celebrating over 25 years breeding Portuguese Water Dogs under the ‘Baywood’ banner in Canada I am honoured to have so many dogs receive recognition in 2013. Baywood Portuguese Water Dogs celebrates with 4 dogs in the Top 5 in CKC Agility, the Number 2 Obedience dog and the Number 2 Rally dog. Baywood has a long history as the Top PWD competitors in agility. ‘Max’ (CAN Ch AGMCh Baywood N Cutwater To The Max CGN, AGX, AGXJ, RN, AWD, ATChC, Bronze AoM, ExST Bronze, MTRDC) and his mother ‘Calla’ (CAN Ch Baywood Cutwater Calla Lily CGN, CD, AGX, AGXJ, JWD, RN, ATChC, Bronze AoM, ExST Bronze, ExJ Bronze, MTRDC, NAC, NJC, NCC, APDT RL1) owned by Cindy and Andy Gamache have been sharing the spotlight for years! I am especially

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BISS Mexican/International Ch Am/Can GCh Hi Seas Dr. Romeo MacDuff 2013 was an awesome year for Romeo!

Number 1 PWD in Canada, Mexico and UKC USA, Canadian Best in Specialty Winner and Portugal C.A.C. Winners Male, as well as a dock diving certificate. Romeo has been continually encouraged by numerous advocates some like Emily Burdon who showed him tirelessly in Canada and Mexico and others such as Karyn Colman who not only showed him in the U.S. but put a dock diving championship on him.

Karyn and Jari took Romeo into their home when I was assigned to Brindisi, Italy and kept him as their own, even nick naming him “Duffus”. Romeo came to Italy last fall where he demonstrated his amazing ability to adapt to a completely different way of life. Liz Voltz did a wonderful job exhibiting Romeo at the show in Portugal where he won winners

Romeo, top, winning 2013 Parade of Portugal UKC Specialty show, and below, showing his PWD mettle, dock diving, both with Karyn Colman.

male. Romeo has an innate talent to “go with the flow”, his ease with everyone and fun loving personality has made him an exceptional pleasure which I do hope I will be able to experience one on one with him. 2014 has big plans for Romeo we hope to expand his championships to include Norway, Sweden and Finland.

Robust is definitely how I would describe this fantastic boy!

Romeo is owned by Glenda Newton, MacDuff PWDS, breeder Katie DeBettencourt, Hi Seas PWDs

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The PWDCC invites you to join us on Sat/Sun August 23-24 for our ALBERTA Water Trials Judge Amanda Ford / 2 Trials / all levels offered

Spectacular site

Wizard Lake Alberta, Jubilee Park is located off highway 39

on secondary highway 795, 15 minutes south of Calmar, Alberta.

Contact Linda Propp, Committee Chair, roblindogs@gmail.com; Dawn Fleming, Trial Secretary; Committee members Greg Illchuk, Audrey Hawthorne, Brenda Brown

Our 11th year of Trials in Canada.

The PWDCOntario invites you to join us on Sat/Sun August 22-23 for our PWDCC Water Trials Judge Charles Robinson / 2 Trials / all levels offered

Spectacular site

Laurel Creek Conservation Area

625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON, M2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca

friendly hosts dog-friendly hotels Contact Catherine Gadd cathy@pwdcc.org or visit www.pwdcc.org

(1 1/2 hour west of Toronto, camping on site)

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Sniffingacrossthecountry…

Love on the Water The late afternoon sun filtered through the tall windows burnishing the rich oak panels of the lovely room and illuminating the large bowl of flowers on the table.

The beautiful bride and her handsome groom stood facing each other as the Minister asked “who has the rings?”

In the silence that followed the voice said clearly “Take it to Colin!” Gently and without hesitation, the ring bearer took the small black velvet pouch and trotted purposefully down the aisle to the groom and delivered the precious article into his hand. Portuguese Water Dog Zoe McMechan, CWD, had just made the most important Courier delivery of her life.

Jen McMechan and Colin Van Schoor had met briefly three years earlier at the annual water camp held by the Ontario branch of the PWDCC. They met again later that summer with a small group of PWD enthusiasts training their dogs to prepare for some water trials. Jen, along with her dogs Zoe and Oakley, spent hours in the water with Colin and his dog Sable and over the next two summers, in between the underwater retrieves and boat rides, the two humans fell in love.

The wedding, featuring the Portuguese Water Dogs, was held in June 2014 and the honeymoon after was spent on the beach in Antigua. Sadly the dogs had to stay home for that!

Congratulations to the bride and groom. We wish them a very happy life together full of Portuguese Water Dog fun.

Clockwise from above: First dance as a married couple; Colin and Jen pose with Zoe, Oakley and Sable; custom PWD wine, and wedding guests Pat (PWDCC Treasurer) and Roy Vokes (PWDCC boat wrangler extraordinaire).

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From Connecticut Nutmeg Specialty Saturday June 7, 2014 Results Sweepstakes Judge Ms. Karen Justin Best in Sweepstakes KEEVA BAY’S ALL IN Owner: Sharon Lapstra Breeder: Sharon Lapstra Not available at this time: Best of Opposite Best in Veteran Sweepstakes Best of Opposite Veteran Sweepstakes Puppy, 6 2 Owner: Breeder:

Other results from the weekend: Taconic Hill KC Thursday June 5, 2014 Judge A. Cooper SEL GCH SEABURY’S SOPHIE TUCKER, Bitch Taconic Hill KC Friday June 6, 2014 Judge Pat Hastings BOS GCH SEABURY’S SOPHIE TUCKER, Bitch WD SEABURY’S FRANKLIN IN THE DARK Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Owner: Breeder: Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Longshore-Southport Kennel Club, Inc. Sunday June 8, 2014 Judge Mrs. Beverly A. Vics WD/BW KEEVA BAY’S FIFTY SHADES GCH SEABURY’S SOPHIE BOS TUCKER, Bitch

& Under 9 Months Bitches PORTSIDE’S EBB TIDE FROM CUTWATER Frances Archambault Jane Harding & Frances Archambault

12 & Under 15 Months Bitches 1 KEEVA BAY’S ALL IN 3 KEEVA BAY’S ON THE FLIP Owner: Deidre Carver Breeder: Sharon Lapstra

Specialty Judge Mr. James G. Reynolds B/G2 OS AOM AOM SEL SEL Owner:

GCH FREESTYLE THE WIZ CD BN RN CH MADRINA ARYA OF ROBEL from the 7+ Veteran class GCH NORTHSTAR’S HIT THE DECK RUNNING RN CH SALT HEIRS WOOKIEE MONSTER. GCH CUTWATER TRUMPETER OF THE SEA BN AXJ OA OF, Dog GCH SEABURY’S SOPHIE TUCKER, Bitch Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown Breeder: Roslyn Eskind & John H Brown WD/BW DOWNEAST DRAGGEN THE LINE RN BN RWD KEEVA BAY’S FIFTY SHADES (1 Open Dogs) Owner: Sharon Lapstra Breeder: Sharon Lapstra WB POUCH COVE’S POP ART RWD TURNABOUT JUST KIDDING 1/BP/PG4 APOGEES FANCY PANTS Owner: Gerald & Elizabeth Zarger & Mari & Sara Szauerzopf Breeder: Gerald Zarger Puppy, 6 2 Owner: Breeder:

& Under 9 Months Bitches PORTSIDE’S EBB TIDE FROM CUTWATER Frances Archambault Jane Harding & Frances Archambault

Puppy, 6 & Under 9 Months Bitches 1/BP/PG4 APOGEES FANCY PANTS 12 & Under 15 Months Bitches 2 KEEVA BAY’S ON THE FLIP Open Bitches 2 KEEVA BAY’S RUMOR HAS IT Owner: Sharon Lapstra & Tara Cooper-Leith Breeder: Sharon Lapstra PWDCC Waterlog www.pwdcc.org

Clockwise from top: Tara Cooper-Leith showing Ch Keeva Bay’s Rocky Mountainhigh; the line-up for Best of Specialty; Seabury’s Franklin in the Dark; the line-up for Winners Dog, Keeva Fifty Shades in front.

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BRANCH News 2014 Dry Land Water Camp The camp was held at Richmond Green Community Centre. Thirteen dogs and their families attended, some from as far away as Petawawa Ontario. Participants were introduced to the rudiments of water work, focusing on retrieving bumpers and float lines, delivering articles to hand and an underwater retrieve.

All thirteen of the dogs were very well trained in basic obedience and demonstrated a desire to do the work they were bred to do. It was a most impressive group of dogs and handlers.

Many of the attendees signed up for the water camp to be held on June the 7th at Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo. It will be fun helping them

Ella and Don Allain practise the underwater retrieve for Apprentice..

transfer the skills they learned on the land into the water.

Thank you to our volunteers Louise Rossen, Brawna Levy, Becca Levy, Leslie

Top right, Brawna Levy shows 6 month old Siena the training aid, un morceau de chien chaud, critical to learning the Apprentice underwater retrieve.

Allain and Tan Crombie. We could not

Brawny and Nova demonstrate the Junior level.

hold these events without your help.

Instructors Lorraine Wilson and Louise Rossen assist as boat stewards.

Catherine Gadd and Lorraine Wilson

Below, Catherine Gadd top row centre, with the assembled handlers and teams.

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Upcoming Events see pwdcc.org/Events for Flyers, Premiums and Registration Forms Sunday August 17 Water Trial Preparation Day A chance to run through your Water Trial level at the trial location. 11:30-3 $15.00/team.

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, cathy@pwdcc.org

Friday to Sunday August 22-24 PWDCOntario Water Trial Practice day Friday 22, Water Trials Saturday 23 & Sunday 24

Lorraine and xx demonstrate the Working level, multiple article retrieve and retrieve of the float line.

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, cathy@pwdcc.org

Left from the top , Sadie with Owen Crombie practising recall from boat, and bumper retrieve while Patti McDonald with Christian-and David Schmidt with Holly wait their turns.

Holly and David Schmidt practise the boat ride.

Below, the assembled teams await instruction.

Ella and Don practise the Apprentice line retrieve.

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Cover Pup “Alfie”, Seabury’s Last Dance Alfie is a year old pup with a full body wag of love. Eager to get a game on, he excels at vertical jumps, toilet paper dispatching, and stuffed toy ear removal. A teenage show-off, his speed and grace while jumping hurdles or racing through tunnels truly impresses. On walks, he knows how to win fans and melt hearts. Nicknames: Pookie, Casanova, Monkey, and Romeo.

Alfie lives with Carmen Charette and Andrew Cope in downtown Toronto.

New member applications and lapsed members renewing April 15-June 30 2014 If no objections are received by Michelle Jackson, our Secretary (michelle@pwdcc.org), within 30 days after publication date, membership will become effective. If an objection is received, the application must be voted on by the Board within 30 days of receipt of objection by the Secretary/ Treasurer. The applicant is notified of the result.

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Christine Crombie & Owen Gray 365 Bessborough Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3L4 Susan & Al Gauthier 1424 Comfrey Cres.

Orleans, Ontario K4A 0E9

Jack Matthew & Kristen Middaugh 268 Sixth Street Midland, Ontario L4R 3Y2

David Schmitt & Patricia Shaw 28 Maplewood Place Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4L5

Shelagh McDonald 310 Baseline Road Howe Island, Ontario K7G 2V6

Janice Smith 24 Hammersmith Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4E 2W4

Elizabeth Lewis 2027 McLallen Court North Vancouver, British Columbia V7P 3H6

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes March 18, 2014, 8pm EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Mavis McClintock, BC Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON Patti McDonald, ON Jennifer Byers, PQ

from the club by April 11, 2014. Mavis volunteered to give the CKC a call.

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

April 15th 2014, 8pm EST

Absent: Andy Gamache, AB Roslyn Eskind, ON, guest

Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Mavis McClintock, BC Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON Patti McDonald, ON Jennifer Byers, PQ Roslyn Eskind, ON, guest

Motion Mavis makes a motion to amend the Feb 18 2014 minutes. Patti seconded the motion.

Approved.

Absent: Andy Gamache, AB Kathy Dick, ON

Business arising from Minutes

Motion Jennifer makes a motion to accept the minutes of the March 18th 2014 PWDCC meeting. Pat Vokes seconded the motion. Approved.

National Specialty The National Specialty to be held in Ontario Aug 9th 2014 weekend has been approved by the CKC. It will be affiliated with the Kilbride Kennel Club. A communication blast will be sent to PWDCC membership.

It was suggested that the PWDCC organize a luncheon after the Specialty.

Mavis suggested that the club organize a mentoring session for judges. The club will reserve a small block of seats and Mavis will conduct the session with the assistance of another judge. More updates at next meeting.

Motion Mavis made a motion to put on a judges mentoring event at the National Specialty. Jennifer seconded the motion. Approved The club will require more volunteers to help with the event.

Waterlog The plan is to publish the Waterlog electronically. The next edition will be the club’s last published paper version. There will be more discussion at next meeting in April.

Report of the Treasurer Bank Balance: $ 17,258.32 Two outstanding cheques: $1323.98 Balance $15,934.34 Pay Pal Balance: $569.20 There are: 149 members 85 renewals 13 new members 23 puppy members 12 breeder members The 2013 financial statements are completed and will be presented at the next meeting in April.

Rescue Update No update New Business Summer Activities Land Training is scheduled for April 27, 2014, Water Camp is scheduled for June 7, 2014, Trial Prep is scheduled for August 10, 2014.

Motion Pat made a motion that the Ontario Branch creates one budget for their activities. This will enable the Board to respond faster with questions/approvals of the budget. The Ontario Branch could add other events later if necessary.

Patti seconded the motion. Approved.

Letter from the CKC The CKC sent a letter to the club on the subject of cropping, docking, and dewclaw removal. The CKC was reaching out to the national breed club for assistance in reviewing and updating the breed standard to allow for choice whether to crop, dock or remove dewclaws. The CKC requires a response

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Business arising from Minutes National Specialty The National Specialty to be held in Ontario Aug 9th 2014 weekend has been approved by the CKC. Roslyn will ask members to proof read the specialty advertisement. The proposed budget was reviewed and an estimate of the best and worst scenario was determined. The board reviewed the proposed expenses/revenue for items such as trophy donations, web site, on-line donations, silent auction, judge fees and expenses and estimate of entry numbers.

In 2012 the PWDCC made a small profit on the National Specialty due to number of entries.

The expenses for the signage and trophies could be reassessed should the break-even point be exceeded.

It was suggested that the board members telephone/email their contacts and friends to spread the word about the upcoming National Specialty. They could personally invite contacts to the National Specialty. This is also to encourage the American PWD owners to attend.

Sharon and Michelle will work on getting raffle items for the Silent Auction.

Motion Jennifer made a motion to accept the budget. Patti seconded. Approved.

Waterlog Sharon has invited feedback from the membership delivery of the Waterlog. Presently, it costs approximately $3,000 per year to publish and mail copies quarterly to the members. Changing the distribution from paper to electronic would greatly reduce the cost. Members have one month to respond with their comments and suggestions.

The board discussed strategies to increase membership. Roslyn will send a membership blast to remind members to submit renewal applications.

Letter from CKC The CKC sent a letter to the PWDCC President, Sharon Lapstra, in March 2014 concerning the subject of cropping, docking and dewclaw removal. CKC is reviewing and updating breed standards to allow for choice whether to crop, dock or remove dewclaws. Sharon responded that there is no reason to alter the breed standard in any way. We should continue to rear remove dewclaws and optionally front dewclaws.

Report of the Treasurer Bank Balance: $ 16,269.34 Two outstanding cheques: $447.24 Balance $15,822.09 Pay Pal Balance: $644.00

There are: 152 members 88 renewals 16 new members 33 puppy members 12 breeder members Motion The 2013 financial statements were reviewed and discussed. Michelle made a motion to accept the financial statements. Patti seconded the motion. Approved.

Rescue Update There were eleven (11) inquiry telephone calls to the Central Region Rescue coordinator for information with regards to the PWDCC Rescue program.

The Rescue program received an application for a Foster Application. It was discussed that the applicant was perfect and would be a great foster home.

Sharon directed Michelle to contact the applicant and let her know that her application was accepted as a foster home.

Motion Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jennifer. Pat seconded the motion. Approved.

May 13, 2014, 8pm EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Michelle Jackson, ON Pat Vokes, ON Patti McDonald, ON Jennifer Byers, PQ Roslyn Eskind, ON, guest Andy Gamache, AB Absent: Mavis McClintock, BC Motion Jennifer made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 15th 2014 PWDCC meeting. Pat Vokes seconded the motion. Approved.

Business arising from Minutes: National Specialty The National Specialty to be held in Ontario Aug 9th 2014 weekend has been approved by the CKC. The planning continues for the National Specialty.

An advertisement will be posted in the Courier.

Sharon and Roslyn are looking into the purchase of trophies. Sharon explained that Tina Evans creates PWD renderings and applies them to mugs/clothing etc. These would make nice prizes. Sharon will check the products and prices available.

It was suggested that the Club print out flyers to hand out at the upcoming Nutmeg Speciality in June. This might generate more interest in our National Specialty.

Roslyn will send an e-blast to our PWDCC members to encourage sponsorship. Sharon explained that there will be a Silent Auction at the hospitality event. She will purchase/arrange for approximately fifteen (15) items.

Judge Janice Watts travel is booked. The cost was under $700.00.

Waterlog The last issue of the Waterlog received excellent reviews from our membership. The issue featured the story about our rescue dog “Patches” and a report on the 1st International Congress of the PWD held in Portugal.

Roslyn explained that the on-line copy of the next Waterlog issue will have a similar format to that of the previously printed copies. The on-line copy will be e-blasted to all members.

Land Training Pat explained that the land training event went well. Everyone who participated had a great time. The final financial tally showed a $310.50 profit.

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Water Camp People are still registering for the water camp. Pat and Roy will bring the PWDCC boat to Laurel Creek and ensure it is ready for the camp on June 7th.

Alberta Water Trial Andy explained that the Alberta water trial is continuing as scheduled. The board approved the estimated budget. Alberta has a water camp in July and the CKC agility at the end of June.

Report of the Treasurer Bank Balance: $ 17,394.09 Outstanding cheque: $250.00 Laurel Creek Balance $17,144.09 Pay Pal Balance: $223.74 There are: 157 members 89 renewals 20 new members 33 puppy members 12 breeder members Motion The first quarter financial statements were reviewed and discussed. Andy made a motion to accept the 1st quarter financial statements. Patti seconded the motion. Approved.

Rescue Update No update

NEW DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE PWDCC BOARD JUNE 17, 2014 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Deirdre Hall Stouffville Ontario, deirdre@pwdcc.org Ontaro Regional Director I have been around dogs my whole life, growing up with at least two dogs in our family at all times. My mother introduced me to breeding at a young age as she bred Dachshunds for many years. My husband and I got our first PWD, named Fado, in 1992 after waiting over a year for her arrival. Back then they were very rare and hard to get. Fado was soon joined by 3 more water dogs

Membership There was discussion on how to increase membership. In 2014 only three club breeders use the puppy membership program.

PWDCC membership cost for a puppy membership is $20 per puppy. Ideas were discussed and agreed that we should investigate strategies that could increase benefits of membership.

one of which was named Tigre and he graced our lives for over

Pat will send an email reminder to members that haven’t yet renewed their membership.

I retired from that career, over 8 years ago, I started breeding

Resignation Kathy Dick submitted her resignation from the board of directors. There are presently two vacancies on the board. The club will need to open the floor for nominations. Roslyn will send an email blast to members advising them of the vacancies and anyone interested can forward a short bio and application to Sharon.

Motion Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jennifer. Patti seconded the motion. Approved.

The next PWDCC board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

17 years. I helped and learned a lot about the breed and breeding from my breeder, Leona Ives. I worked as a graphic artist and subdivision planner for over 27 years, most of that time with a large private Engineering and Planning firm. After under my kennel name, Fado.

I am currently the Breeder Contact for the PWDCC and look forward to serving the club in this new capacity as well.

Sue Hopkins Chilliwack British Columbia, sue@pwdcc.org British Columbia Regional Director I got my first PWD in 2002, then followed up with a second in 2004. The breed was so much fun for us and was our very first dogs. I have been a breeder since 2006 in Chilliwack, BC and have absolutely loved raising well-socialized PWDs. Their intelligence and fun nature makes me enjoy every one of them.

I have been active on the board of the PWDBC as well as the board of the PWDCC in 20082009 and am so looking forward to helping the national club once again in the role of director.

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P UPOGRA PHY FAVOURITE DESTINATION: Going swimming in the pool.

BATHING

AND

GROOMING TOLERANCE: I am work-

ing very hard at standing still but still a work in progress. That brush would make a nice chew toy.

Toys

of

ChoiCe: One of my favourite toys is a tugging

woven rope. I really like tugging.

MOST ASHAMED

OF : I have taken apart almost every dog

bed here and found nothing but stuffing.

MOST PROUD

OF : My retrieving skills, I can retrieve toys ,

remotes, pens, a computer mouse, and anything else in my reach which is very far.

NAME:

Happygolucky Freddy.

NICKNAMES: Wiggle Bottom and Boo boo.

NAME: Kalista's Sun Star Traveler (Sunni.)

NICKNAMES: Sunni bunny, Portugoose.

DATE

OF

BIRTH:

Feb 23, 2013.

LEADER OF MY PACK: Judy and Noel.

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BE WHEN I GROW UP: Who knows, mom might have a plan, but I’ll see where this journey takes me. I do know that I am going to have a good time getting there.

I am one of two females and 4 males born to Nuni my mom from the Kalista Kennels in Minneapolis. We are known as the S litter. I live with humans Judy, Noel and Scott Cheguis and Taylor & Ruby (Schnauzers) in West St. Paul, Manitoba.

EDUCATION: I am taking all kinds of classes. I enjoyed puppy, conformation, agility and swimming classes. I train rally and water at home with mom. We will be working on dry land training this winter. I am lucky to have an indoor swimming pool in town to swim all winter.

LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES: I like taking walks, chewing most everything, and bugging my schnauzer sister and brother.

PET PEEVE: There is never enough treats. My schnauzer brother never wants to play with me but I am working on it.

FAVOURITE NON-CONSUMABLE: Pens and paper from dad’s desk.

SPECIAL SKILL: Can catch almost anything in my mouth.

Looking very cute.

BIGGEST CATASTROPHE: None so far, at least they haven’t told me !

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UPCOMI NG

Events

Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org 2014 August 9

8th National Specialty at Kilbride & District All Breed Shows

A PWDCC event

Contact Sharon Lapstra, sharon@pwdcc.org for more information and check www.pwdcc.org/Events and pwdcc.org/national_specialty2014. Show at the Milton Fairgrounds, Milton Ontario under the club tent. Distinguished panel includes Specialty Judge Luis Pinto Teixeira, Lisbon Portugal, and Sweepstakes Judge Janis Watts, Camp Verde Arizona. Hospitality event to be announced. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the Specialty please contact Sharon, sharon@pwdcc.org.

August 17

Trial Prep

A PWDCOntario Event

Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, catherine@pwdcc.org, see www.pwdcc.org/Events for Flyer and registration form.

August 22-24 PWDCOntario Water Trial

A PWDCOntario Event

Practice day Friday 22, Water Trials Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 Location: Laurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON N2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca.

For more information contact: Catherine Gadd, cathy@pwdcc.org. See www.pwdcc.org/Events for Premium and registration form.

August 22-24 PWDCC Water Trial in Alberta

A PWDCC event

See www.pwdcc.org/Events for Premium and registration form.

December 28 PWDCC Booster at Elora KC Show

A PWDCC event

Last event of the year. Contact Sharon Lapstra for more information, sharon@pwdcc.org

Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover mast-

or electronic files of your images (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved

head or the pupography page, just send a photo and short

at minimum 4”x 6” 260dpi). All emails should be titled

story for possible selection. We also love any other general

‘Waterlog’. Text can be emailed or sent as a Word

interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in

attachment along with photos to Roslyn Eskind,

our next issues. We will give you $5.00 off your next club

roslyn@pwdcc.org or call Roslyn at 416-580-4395 for

merchandise purchase for every story used. Send us photos

additional information.

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PWDCC shopping

1. men’s WinDshirT $30.00 Sizes: S M L XL

5. LaDies’ WinDshirT $30.00 Sizes: XS S M L XL

9. GLiDDen ULTra 100% CoTTon T-shirT $15.00 Sizes: S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Colours: Charcoal, Beige, Navy

Colours: Deep Red, Beige, Navy

Colours: Light Pink, Violet, Royal Blue, Pink, Gray, Light Slate, Tan, Red, Blue, Celadon, Tangerine

2. LaDies’ miCro haLf ZiP ToP $30.00 Sizes: XS S M L XL 2XL 3X

6. LaDies’ insULaTeD JaCkeT $40.00 Sizes: M L XL 2XL

10. fULL ZiP hooDeD sWeaTshirT $40.00 Sizes: S M L XL 2XL

Colours: Blue with Black only

Colours: Navy, Fossil, Red, Celery

Colours: Light Pink, Light Blue, Irish Green, Royal Blue, Red

11. safari haT $12.00 100% cotton, embroidered with the PWDCC Logo. Colours: White, Green, Black

3. LaDies’ reCyCLeD PoLy fLeeCe $50.00 Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

7. LaDies’ TeChno LiTe WinDshirT $35.00 Sizes: M L XL 2XL

Colours: Red and Black

Colours: Midnight Navy with Gray and Putty with Navy

12. Visor $10.00 Colours: Khaki, Light Blue, Light Pink White, Kelly Green, Royal Blue

4. PULLoVer sWeaTshirT $30.00 Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

8. LaDies’ TeChno LiTe JaCkeT $35.00 Sizes: XS S M L XL 2XL *3XL

13. BaLL CaP $10.00 100% cotton, embroidered with the

Colours: Gray only

Colours: Light Blue only

PWDCC Logo, with a tab at back to adjust size

Note: shipping, if required (by mail), is additional for each item. Average costs in Canada are $12.00 per shipment.

Contact Catherine Gadd for available sizes, email cathy@pwdcc.org.

14. LiCense PLaTe frame $5.00 For Water title holders only, the perfect way to make a splash

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2014 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale Milton, Ontario The 8th Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada National Specialty 2014 Specialty Judge Sr Luis Pinto Teixeira Lisbon Portugal Mr. Teixeira is a Civil Engineer, he has owned and exhibited German Shepherd Dogs (breeder), Boxers, Dachshunds, Pekingese, Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers (breeder), and Beagles. He has been an allrounder recognized by the Portuguese Kennel Club and the FCI since1985. Mr. Teixeira has judged over 600 shows world-wide including the world show many times. He is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes Ms. Janis Watts Camp Verde, Arizona As one of the PWD pioneers in the western United States, Janis has been active in the show ring and performance events with her Portuguese Water Dogs since 1984. Breeding under the kennel name, Legado Portuguese Water Dogs, in addition to multiple Championship titles from the Bred By Exhibitor class, she has titled her dogs in Agility, Rally, Obedience and Water events. As a licensed AKC judge, Janis has judged multiple regional PWD specialties in the States.

will be held in conjunction with the Kilbride & District All Breed shows (3) and the Working & Herding Club of Southern Ontario Specialty

Specialty and Juvenile and Veteran Sweepstakes on Saturday August 9th, 2014 Milton Fair Grounds, Milton Ontario (45 minutes west of Toronto) Look for updates at pwdcc.org/national_ specialty2014 and facework.com /Portuguesewaterdogclubofcanada and kilbridedogshow.com For more information contact Sharon Lapstra sharon@pwdcc.org MJN Show Services Show Secretary 416-759-8593 F 416-759-7790 info@mjnshowservices.com mjnshowservices.com