Waterlog 2016 July

July 2016

the Waterlog OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG CLUB OF CANADA

CKC Master Obedience Trial Champion

Oscar

Save the dates for events in 2016! President’s Letter Lorie & Oscar Branch News/Events PWDCC Rescue Sniffing Across the Country Pupography Board Minutes Upcoming Events Shopping

Save the dates for Events in 2016!

Look for updates at www.pwdcc.org

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PWDCC NATIONAL SPECIALTY SPÉCIALITÉ NATIONALE in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club show, July 29-August 1, 2016: WATER TRIAL July 26 and 27 Judge Sara Kahn SWEEPSTAKES July 30 Judge Ty Rust SPECIALTY July 31 Judge Janis Watts AKC ALL BREED SHOW July 29-August 1 (4 All Breed Shows, 5 Obedience Trials, 6 Rally Obedience Trials) PWDCC Boosters for Obedience, Rally Obedience and CKC Agility.

To reserve at the host hotel, Delta Calgary South Hotel, specialty rate will be held until April 7th!

Cover Pup Fado’s Koa Keep on Astonishing Hi everyone! Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Koa AKA Fado’s Koa Keep on Astonishing. I am 3 months old and still a baby puppy, although sometimes I pretend I’m a baby black bear with the way that I can growl and grunt. I am still learning a lot about the world around me.

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There are so many fascinating and amazing things that I’ve

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discovered and I am very eager to continue to learn more.

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Some of my favourite activities include chasing my tail and

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dad’s flowers; one of my favourite snacks is grass! I also love

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to chew everything around me, especially when mom and

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dad tell me “No”; then I like to chew it more! My dislikes

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and having all four paws on the ground. When I grow up I’d

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tumbling over, and jumping into the garden to eat mom and

include bathing (but I promise I’m not stinky), sitting still like to participate in obedience, agility and water work but not just yet, I am still learning the “ropes”! Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about me. Hope to see you all in the water! Follow me on Instagram, Life_of_Koa_PWD

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Water Trials in Alberta Koa is owned and loved by Evelyn and Kyle Smart and lives in Pickering, Ontario.

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New member applications and lapsed members renewing Mar. 31-June 30 2016 If no objections are received by Tracy, our Secretary (tracy@pwdccorg), 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. The applicant is notified of the result.

Mark & Cindy Taylor 217 Banbury Rd. Toronto, Ontario M3G 3C6 Ron Amos 89 Alen Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K2A 3P8 Kirsten Hanley PO Box 103 Liverpool, Nova Scotia B0T 1K0

On the Cover: Oscar, bred by Karen Matthews, Ridgehaven PWD’s, and owned by Lorie and Monty Crouch.

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ThePresident’sLetter Summer is upon us .... finally!!

As many of us prepare for our water and land activities, remember to keep your dogs safe during the hot summer days with lots of hydration and limited land activities.

We are all looking forward to our National Specialty being held at the Alberta Kennel Club show at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta. Many thanks to the Alberta club for all of their hard work organizing a variety of venues including 2 water trials, obedience, agility and rally. For more information on all events please check the PWDCC website for details on accommodations and registration.

In Ontario we are looking forward to our water trail at the Laurel Creek Conservation area in Waterloo. Charles White will be judging this event. Details will be posted on our website shortly. For more information, please contact Patti McDonald at patti@pwdcc.org.

Our rescue program continues to take applications for dogs. Patti McDonald is doing a great job co-ordinating this program and locating resources for dogs in need.

If anyone is interested in providing a temporary foster home, grooming or training services for our PWD’s in need please contact Patti.

The board continues to work on issues related to increasing membership and public education regarding our breed. We are always interested in the concerns of our members so please bring them forth. You can email the board directly from the website.

Have a safe and productive summer! We will have lots to report in our next issue of the Waterlog! Again, thank you all volunteers for your continued commitment to the betterment of our breed.

Sharon Lapstra, MSW, President, PWDCC

PWDCC Board of Directors and Officers effective December 15, 2015 President and Director Sharon Lapstra Heidelberg, Ontario sharon@pwdcc.org

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

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

Directors

Secretary and Director Tracy Brown Calgary, Alberta tracy@pwdcc.org

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Jennifer Byers Montreal, Quebec jennifer@pwdcc.org Andy Gamache Morinville, Alberta andy@pwdcc.org

Deirdre Hall Stouffville, Ontario deirdre@pwdcc.org Sue Hopkins Chilliwack, British Columbia sue@pwdcc.org Michelle Jackson Barrie, Ontario michelle@pwdcc.org

Rescue Coordinators Sue Hopkins Western Canada sue@pwdcc.org Patti McDonald Ontario patti@pwdcc.org Jennifer Byers Quebec and Eastern Canada jennifer@pwdcc.org Breeder Contact Deirdre Hall deirdre@pwdcc.org

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Karen Matthews, left, with Lorie and Oscar.

Lorie and Oscar If you had told me four years ago that Oscar would be the first Canadian bred PWD to earn a CKC Master Obedience Trial Champion title I would not have known what you were talking about! How this novice handler found her way to this eager, working pup is nothing short of remarkable.

We lost our first PWD, Cola, at 15 1/2 years, and because

What quickly became apparent was that both Oscar and I

she was never registered with the CKC we never connected

really enjoyed training. It was our chance to learn and play so

with them or the PWDCC, nor did we do any formal training.

I made it part of everyday life. With Karen’s encouragement

Shortly after her loss, I drove past a couple walking a Cola

we went to water camps, passed the CGN test and continued

look-alike, so I turned the car around and got the name of

going to obedience classes. It was all great fun and Oscar

the breeder. We met Karen Matthews of Ridgehaven PWD

was eager to please and master every new skill. I kept our

that day and fell in love with her and her dogs. I found

sessions short, always had lots of rewards for his efforts and

Karen passionate about the breed, diligent in her breeding

‘jackpots’ when we had a break through! I studied and made

research and thoroughly committed to placing her puppies

notes so that I knew what I wanted to do when we worked.

in homes that would use only positive training methods.

I learned by watching, listening and trial and error. If Oscar

Less than a month later my mother suddenly passed away

wasn’t getting a new skill it was because I hadn’t figured out

and four days later Oscar was born. He came to his forever

how to communicate clearly what was required. Every session

home on my birthday with a large soft ball. That ball was

still ends with play. His desire to please me is not something

what clued me into his potential.

I take for granted – I know it’s a special gift.

That first day I sat on the floor and rolled the ball away.

Our entry into the world of formal obedience happened by

Oscar ran to the ball and returned with it to my lap for a

chance rather than clear intention. We watched dogs and

cuddle ... every time! A natural retriever. but what other

handlers working through a Rally Obedience course at a Fun

potential was in this pup? At 14 weeks we attended Jane

Day at Metro Muttz and within a few months of training with

Book’s puppy classes and when Jane called her Aussie from

Melissa Lombardi we entered a CARO rally trial. I was proud

his crate, he raced to her side, sat in heel and focused his

of our achievement but more importantly. that we could

attention on her with every fibre of his being. I knew then

demonstrate the PWD / handler working relationship.

that I wanted that kind of bond with my dog.

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In 2015 we campaigned to finish 3rd highest cumulative

Champion Excellent) title and concurrently the 40 points

score All Breed in CKC Rally Obedience in Canada. We

(from scores) to acquire his MOTCH. It was more than we had

traveled and made many new friends, but it was Oscar’s

set out to do and more than I had ever dreamed possible.

enthusiasm and joyful, working drive that won many new

Along the way Oscar was awarded HIT (High in Trial) three

fans to the breed.

times. The highest title in the discipline is G (Grand) MOTCH

And so it was through trialling in Rally that we became interested in formal Obedience. I watched in amazement (no kidding) as dogs and handlers worked through tests.

In Rally the handler can talk and encourage her teammate throughout the course but in this discipline there are very strict rules for signals and commands. Deductions are taken

which requires ten qualifying pairs in Open B and Utility B of 195 or higher, from ten different judges and a HIT with 195 Open Band Utility B. Very few dogs work to this level of competition. It has always been my philosophy to participate in dog sports as long as Oscar is enjoying the training and we’re having fun!

for mistakes or any deviation from ‘perfect’ position in heel-

At this point, we are learning the foundations of Agility and

ing, fronts and finishes. In the spring of 2015, we began our

want to try some tracking in the fall. I think Oscar really is

journey to master the Utility test skills through the coaching

happiest when he has a job to do! So we’ll see where his

and support of Jane Book.

heart takes us. And when he indicates that he’s had enough

After a break in the summer to train for Water trials and

he will still get his big soft ball to cuddle!

the PWDCA National Specialty in Michigan we returned to

If you have welcomed a new puppy into your home recently or

Obedience in the fall. In January we added a session of

want to enhance your relationship with your dog, I would

training with Marie Sawford at Companion Dog Training.

encourage you to dive into whatever you and your dog enjoy!

As an obedience judge and coach her expertise was indispen-

The time you spend training can be a special, bonding experi-

sable. We entered the Hamilton Trial February 6-7 not sure

ence whether you decide to enter competition or just enjoy

if we were ready for the Utility test and received 4 for 4

the companionship of a well behaved dog. For me, learning

qualifying scores and the OTCH title. Having entered subse-

all the ins and outs of various dog sports has been a chance

quent trials (thinking it would take several tries to finish off)

to exercise my grey matter. I have learned a great deal about

we were well on our way to the next title. What I think is a

myself in the process!

testament to the temperament of this remarkable working dog is his ability to focus his attention on the task required of him, again and again.

Of course none of this would have happened without the encouragement of Karen Matthews, breeder, mentor and friend or the passion and expertise of the coaches I’ve been

By April 13, Oscar had completed five qualifying pairs in

so fortunate to train with. It takes a village to produce a

Utility B and Open B for his OTCHX (Obedience Trial

champion team from an energetic pup and novice handler!

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BRANCH News SATURDAY JUNE 4 AND SUNDAY JUNE 5

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Water Trial Preparation Day

PENDING PWDCC APPROVAL SATURDAY-SUNDAY AUGUST 27-28

Advanced and Beginners’ Water Camp

Laurel Creek Conservation Area

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Laurel Creek Conservation Area It was a great turnout and the Beginners’ handlers and dogs were especially great. See you all at the Trials.

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Water Trial Practise Day Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area Look for sign up forms and the Trial premium on the club website Events page and Facebook page. Or contact Catherine, cathy@pwdcc.org, for more information.

PENDING PWDCC APPROVAL IN ALBERTA, A PWDCC EVENT SAT/SUN AUGUST 27-28

PWDCC Water Trial Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta, Judge Karen Pratt / contact Brenda Brown, Trial Chair, baywooddogs@gmail.com Look for the Trial premium on the club website Events page and Facebook page.

Daphne Porter with Isla.

Lorraine Wilson, Water Camp instructor

Farah Sheikh working on the retrieve to hand.

Vimy.

Nash.

Barb Floch with her girl Torrey, the Apprentice swim.

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BRANCH News Water Camp Report The PWDCC water season had a good start on May 1st, 2016, at the PWDCOntario Land Training Water Workshop held in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Instructors Lorraine Wilson and myself introduced 21 teams of owners and their Portuguese Water Dogs, ranging from 5 months old to 7 years old, to the rudiments and history of water work. The lesson plan included retrieving bumpers, dragging float lines and an introduction to the underwater retrieve using water filled dishpans and highly motivating hot dogs.

At the Beginners’ Water Camp the next day, the dogs and handlers got to work after a demonstration of the Junior and Apprentice water trial levels. The lesson plan at this event included boat rides, jumping off the boat platform, retrieving articles above and below the water and swimming as a human and canine team. It was a fine sight to see so many enthusiastic dogs with plenty of natural talent strutting their stuff! By the end of the session, every dog was able to swim, even those who started the day feeling a little reluctant. Unfortunately, the camp ended rather abruptly when a thunderstorm blew in quickly from across the lake but everyone had worked hard and

The general standard of basic obedience in these dogs was

had lots fun. I am sure the pups slept all the way home in the

very impressive, as were the handling skills of their owners.

car, and they and their people slept very well that night. Many

All of the attendees, both two-legged and four-legged, must

teams who attended the water camps plan to train this summer

have had a good time as all of the teams immediately regis-

to compete in the PWDCOntario Water Trial held at Laurel Creek

tered for the PWDCOntario Beginners’ Water Camp to be held

Conservation Area on August 26-28, 2016. We would love to

at Laurel Creek Conservation Area in Waterloo, Ontario on

see you there too! Bring a picnic, join us for lunch, cheer on

June 5th, 2016!

the teams and come to see what water work is all about!

On June 4th, 2016, the day before the Beginners’ Water

I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped at both

Camp, we had a perfectly warm and sunny early summer day

camps this year and special thanks to Pat and Roy Vokes who

for the PWDCOntario Advanced Water Camp, also held at

delivered the boats from their winter storage and rowed for us

Laurel Creek Conservation Area. A total of 16 PWDs trained

all day. Wishing you all a wonderful summer in and out of the

at the Working and Courier levels. It was a pleasure to see

water and hope to see you at the end of August for the 2016

all of the teams out working and training their dogs on the

Water Trials (and again at our 2017 annual training camps)!

challenging exercises, including the all mighty “go-out”.

All information about these events can be found at

Several dogs (and their owners) had been introduced to water

http://www.pwdcc.org.

work at the beginners water camp the year before and had caught the "Water Bug"... a fairly common event when you

Catherine Gadd,

attend one of our camps!

PWDCC Water Committee Chair

Trish Bentley and Roy Vokes with Duggy.

Bumper delivery by Daniela Switzer’s boy, Ripley

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Cathy Gadd, Patti McDonald and Pat Vokes with Chili Pepper.

Nash paying careful attention to Steve D'Orazio.

Cathy Gadd and Pat Vokes.

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Roslyn Eskind working with Franklin. Roy Vokes on right.

Kim Barnes and Aspen.

Nancy Vieira with Keira.

Tom Opara and Niza.

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Rick McDonald with Chili Pepper.

Farah and Mika.

Christian and Chili Pepper with Patti McDonald.

Roy Vokes helping steady the boat for Kelly and Vimy.

Cathy Gadd and Pat Vokes steadying the boat for Ann Staddon and Maggie.

Franklin working on the Apprentice bumper retrieve.

Kelly O'Halloran with Vimy.

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PWDCC RESCUE Vida’s Story Patti McDonald is the Rescue Coordinator for the Central Region of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada. In early spring of 2016 she received a phone call from an owner who was looking to enter her one-year-old Portuguese Water Dog, named Vida, into the PWDCC Rescue Program. Vida’s owner knew that she was not providing her with the best living situation, as she discovered her daughter had allergies and therefore had to limit Vida’s living space in the household.

She connected with the PWDCC Rescue Program to help assist with finding Vida the perfect family. After a long conversation with Vida’s owner, Patti determined that the young PWD had not bitten anyone and therefore she was eligible to enter the rescue program.

Vida was a young bouncy and sweet PWD who needed owners with a little more experience with dogs, especially with establishing boundaries. Patti coordinated with PWDCC President, Sharon Lapstra, who was able to meet with the owner to pick up Vida. Patti and Sharon took her to a groomer and for a veterinary appointment to check that she was in good health.

Patti reached out to a friend who was able to take Vida into their home to foster temporarily as they looked for a suitable family for her.

After the health assessments were complete, Patti started general behavioural assessments. She took Vida on a leashed

to their family. Patti noticed it was clear in their visit with Vida

walk and observed her off leash play with her 3 dogs. Vida did

that the family was able to establish necessary boundaries and

surprisingly well on leash, and she continued making progress

rules with Vida. Vida was brought to her new home a few days

every day. She was not well socialized with other people or

later. She was very overweight when she was brought into the

dogs, so it was evident that this would need to be a focus for

rescue program, and now she is living in a lovely neighbour-

a prospective family.

hood with many parks and trails, which are perfect for some

Patti continued to look through the adoptive family candidate

much needed exercise!

profiles, knowing Vida would benefit from experienced dog

Vida has been living with her new family for just over two

owners. Cindy, the prospective new owner, was interviewed

months. Cindy shared a little bit of her personal experience

several times for Vida. Cindy’s family had experience with

on the challenges and adjustments that can come with adopt-

PWDs, having sadly said goodbye to their male PWD a few

ing a rescue dog:

months prior. Cindy stated, “We didn’t need to go through the puppy phase again, and thought that we were prepared to manage a PWD that might have needed some help.”

“The truth is, you can never really remember just how energetic and demanding a young PWD can be! Getting back into a routine of creating lots of challenges, exercise and training

“She had some good stories to tell about her first PWD that

has been a bit of an effort but when she gets the right amount

reminded me of this bold, bouncy girl Vida,” says Patti. Cindy,

of engagement, she goes straight to sleep at 10:00 pm and

along with her husband, and daughter came to meet Vida, and

stays asleep until 6:00 or 7:00 am. Also, getting to know how

decided then and there that Vida would be the perfect addition

she communicates took some time. For example, if Vida needs

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PWDCC RESCUE to go to the bathroom, she growls. That took a while to figure

The PWDCC Rescue Program is avidly looking for experienced

out! We decided early on to expose her to as much as possible

individuals who may or may not have dogs, but would be

to address her anxiety and nervousness. We have been taking

willing to foster potential rescues. Please contact any of the

her swimming, on the subway, downtown, hiking, on long car

PWDCC Rescue Coordinators or fill out the Foster Application

rides, to parties, and we have introduced her to all of our

Form online if you or someone you know would like to volun-

friends’ dogs. She’s managed it all really well.”

teer as a foster family.

Potential buyers should be sure that when looking for a breed-

When asked about her experience with the PWDCC Rescue

er, they are selecting a reputable and responsible breeder,

Program Cindy stated, “It was wonderful! We got our dog,

who will be willing to provide the support and assistance for

and met great people who have in turn introduced me to

the dog’s entire life. Being aware of the breed characteristics

other great people and we have become part of a community.”

of a PWD is also important; connect with breeders, trainers, or people knowledgeable in the breed so you they learn all that is required to keep a PWD happy, healthy, and well mannered.

There are many training techniques and resources available, and it is important to know what can help to build a great bond with your dog so they can live harmoniously as part of the family.

When asked if she would recommend rescuing to others, Cindy responded, “Absolutely! Our family is complete with our new PWD with us!”

Written by Alexandra Chastven Content/Interviews provided by Patti McDonald and Cindy, Vida’s new owner.

Patch & Gus In October 2012, with the support of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada my husband Milan and I adopted Patch.

He's a white Portuguese Waterdog with a big black Patch.

We adopted him knowing he had behavioural issues and would need major training. There were many challenges specifically in the first 6-12 months, and the PWDCC was very helpful.

With great determination, the support of our friends and family and lots of patience we refused to give up on him! Despite the challenge, we quickly fell in love. It's been 2.5 years, and now at 5 years of age, Patch is cuddly, playful, calm and loyal.

He still has his obsession with the ball and some things we need to be cautious of, but all in all he's perfect.

In early December 2015, Jennifer Byers, PWDCC Rescue Coordinator, reached out to us to tell us about a 4 month old puppy that needed a new home due to behavioural reasons.

The family that purchased him was giving him away as he was not adapting well into their home and with two young children it was not the right time for them to put their energy towards extra training. My husband Milan and I immediately began reaching out to friends and family to help find a home for him.

We were certain that with a little training and the right environment this pup could live a happy life.

As interested as many of our friends and family were, no one was ready to make the commitment especially right before the holidays. We decided to go meet "Gaston" to see what his personality was like. When we entered the family's home he was hiding under the dining room table, growling and scared.

It took some time (and fresh bacon) to get him to come over

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PWDCC RESCUE to us. With any sudden movements he would back away. We

dog. It was not that simple though, Gus was still afraid on

later found out that he came from a litter of eighteen pups.

the leash for several months. He was nervous in the car and

After a few minutes of getting to know him, we decided to bring Kramer, my parents Portuguese Water Dog in to meet

drooled uncontrollably, he needed further house training and he was very mouthy as most puppies are.

the puppy. Kramer is 10 years old and has a very calm disposi-

Now at 10 months old, Gus has grown so much; in size and

tion so we knew it would be safe if we introduced them.

personality! He has learned from Patch and Kramer and comes

The moment Kramer entered the house we saw a completely

to work with me every day, along with Patch and Kramer. Anzie

different side to the pup. His tail was up and he was friendly,

Jewelry is probably one of the only fine jewelry headquarters

playful and excited. We wondered if this puppy was just

where you will be greeted with 3 adorable PWDs! Although

completely out of his element and needed to be with other

sometimes hectic, our customers and team love having the

dogs. We later introduced him to Patch and they were circling

dogs around. It is so nice to see how well they play together

around the room playfully. He was no longer scared of every-

and how calm they all can be around one another.

thing; he was suddenly much happier! That very moment was when we decided to adopt “Gaston", now known as Gus. The next challenge was walking Gus. He was scared of cars, trucks and loud noises and did not take many steps outside without pulling to go back inside. With Patch taking the lead, although still expressing fear, Gus followed. On December 11 2015, we brought Gus into our home. He looked up to Patch and we could tell it made him more at ease to be with another

We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to adopt two dogs from the PWDCC Rescue Program. We truly appreciate all of the Club’s support!

In September we will be welcoming our first child into the world; a baby boy. We are so happy that he will have two of the best dogs to grow up with!

Joanna Stein

pics patches and gus

Joanna with Kramer, Gus and Patch.

Mylan Kulisek with Gus.

For more information on PWDCC Rescue, see the club website under the RESCUE tab.

PWDCC will only take into Rescue a dog when the breeder of that dog declines to take back the dog. Member breeders are obligated by our member Code of Ethics to take back their dogs, and failure to do so will result in a fee for the care of their dogs while in PWDCC Rescue. Failure to pay this fee is liable to action by the PWDCC Board.

No dog with a history of biting people will be a suitable candidate for PWDCC Rescue. Upon evaluation and assessment

by PWDCC Rescue, if a dog is discovered to have this type of history, it will be returned to its owner or euthanized.

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2016 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale Calgary, Alberta Specialty Judge including unofficial classes

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.

Juvenile and Veteran Sweepstakes including baby puppy 3-6 months

Ty Rust Stockton, California My wife, Julie, and I have been dedicated to the Portuguese Water Dog since 1995 when we welcomed our first PWD into our lives. A few years later, we solidified our commitment and began our breeding program under the Rustyco kennel name in Stockton, CA. I am an active breeder/owner/handler and have finished championships on many of our PWDs, including my first show dog Ch Rustyco Makin’ it Easy “Diamond” who I finished from the bred-by exhibitor class. I have also enjoyed mentoring other PWD enthusiasts. I am proud to have served on the PWDCA Board of Directors from 2011 to 2015 and on the PWDCA Rescue Board in 2014 and 2015.

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Closing Dates: Specialty and All Breed shows July 6 Catalogue advertising July 10 Banquet/catalogue orders July 15 To register online: http://www.pwdcc.org/national-specialty-2016/ July 26-27 PWDCC Water Trial Judge Sarah Kahn, Seattle Washington July 29 Obedience and Rally Boosters July 30 Agility Booster and Sweeps July 31 Specialty and Banquet

For multi-venue entries at the Specialty: 1st Canadian Superdog Award, details to follow!

July 29-Aug 1 Alberta Kennel Club (AKC) in conjuction with our National 4 All Breed Shows, 4 Obedience Trials 4 Rally Trials, 4 CKC Agility Trials Show Chair: Tracy Brown, tracy@pwdcc.org Show Secretary: VGI Show Services, events@verwey.ca For more information: www.canuckdogs.com or www.dogshow.ca PWDCC standard, note we do have DQ’s in Canada! (www.pwdcc.org/PWDCC/index.php/breed-standard) Travelling with your dog to Canada (www.pwdcc.org/national_specialty2016/spec_register2.php)

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Sniffingacrossthecountry…

From Moscow Russia World Dog Show Results Judge Rui Oliveira, Portugal June 25, 2016

Owner:

2016 World Winner and Best Of Breed Adventurer’s Dorian Gray by Alex Tammi Sanna & Railamaa Jaana

Owner:

J. CAC Adventurer’s End of Discussion by Mr G Railamaa Jaana & Samaletdin Kamile

Owner:

J. CAC Sweet Obsession Charming Lady Sladana Kocifaj & Svetozar Egic

Owner:

Best of Breed Minor Puppy Rika Feymos Ix Mira Vivladi Kotova Olga

Owner:

Best of Opposite Minor Puppy Rey of Khoup Iz Mira Vivladi Kotova Olga

Owner:

Best of Breed Junior Sweet Obsession Charming Lady Sladana Kocifaj & Svetozar Egic

Owner:

Best of Opposite Junior Adventurer’s End of Discussion by Mr G Railamaa Jaana & Samaletdin Kamile

Owner:

Best of Breed Veteran Multi Chew Tajmadoran Palmeiro Railamaa Jaana

Owner:

Best of Opposite Sex Sweet Obsession Charming Lady Sladana Kocifaj & Svetozar Egic

2016 World Winner and Best of Breed Adventurer's Dorian Gray: in the Group ring, stacked and showing attention.

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From Barrie, Ontario PWDCC Walk for Rescue Barrie Community Sports Complex Saturday May 28, 2016 Thank you to Michelle Jackson for coordinating this year’s event!

This effort was well supported with donations totalling $735.00 toward the PWDCC Rescue Program.

It was a beautiful day for a walk with the dogs! Both participants and dogs enjoyed themselves, with some dogs taking a break for a swim along the way! We look forward to hosting another successful event again next year to support this great cause.

Pups and participants enjoying some cool-off time in the water.

If you’d like to organize a walk in your area next year please contact Sharon Lapstra at sharon@pwdcc.org.

You can read about some successful PWD rescue stories and learn more about how you can be involved! Please see page 10 to view our featured PWDCC Rescue articles.

All photos by Francyne Dufault-Dick, Francyne Photography

They are Waterdogs after all!

Board member Michelle Jackson and her husband Bruce with their pups.

Michelle has organized the Barrie PWDCC Walk for Rescue for the second year.

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The assembled group, deep in the forest.

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P UPOGRAPH Y Name: RiverWaves Dance With Me Molly (Molly) Nickname: Molly Bear Date of Birth: August 5, 2015 Leader Of My Pack: Mostly me (sometimes my mom) Education: I have graduated from Puppy classes, Beginner Obedience and Advanced Obedience. I will be starting Competitive Obedience in the Fall.

Leisure Time Activities: Going on walks with mommy and daddy, chasing my cat brother Paisley and playing with my Frisbee.

Pet Peeve: Not being allowed to sleep on my parents bed.

Toys of Choice: Anything I can chew! I especially love my westpaw Hurley dog bone and my pink spikey ball.

Most Ashamed of: Jumping and mouthing when I am too excited!

Most proud of: All the progress I’ve made since I’ve been a crazy puppy.

What I Would Like To Be When I Grow Up: An obedience champion! And a big sister someday.

Molly lives with Osman Aganagic & Meagan Graham in Ottawa Ontario

Favourite Non-Consumable: Anything I can get my mouth on. I especially like sticks!

Special Skill: Waking up my momma in the mornings, even when she doesn’t want me to.

Biggest Catastrophe: Nothing, I’m an angel!

Favourite Destination: My grandparents’ house in Cornwall, where I can run, swim and eat as many treats as I want. They spoil me!

Bathing and Grooming Tolerance: I am a very good girl in the bath, but I think my brush makes a much better chew toy.

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2016 7:30 p.m. EST Present: Sharon Lapstra, ON Sue Hopkins, BC Tracy Brown, Prairies Roslyn Eskind, ON Sharon Lapstra, ON Pat Vokes, ON Patti McDonald, ON Andy Gamache, Prairies Michelle Jackson, ON Deirdre Hall, ON Welcome Previous minutes were read.

Motion by Andy to accept accept the minutes as read with the exception to some board name typos.

Seconded by Patti McDonald Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 21,275.72 $ 0 $ 1,025.00 334.30 $ 52 7 17 18 102

bank balance no outstanding cheques trophy donation paypal balance this week members made inactive (Mar. 31) inactive members renewed new members puppy members member’s year to date

Any new members as of today will be for the 2016 membership, 2015 is closed.

Current Business Ontario Club update – Nothing to report.

Financial Statements are complete, balance sheet is straight forward with amortization booked for boats and equipment. Under liability deferred revenue of $2200.00 is membership renewal for 2016 memberships received in 2015. Income Statement shows money coming in and money coming out from all the provinces. Overall the Club has a profit of $934.09 for 2015.

Awards program – Information is being done up and will be in the next issue of the Waterlog. This will go live when the Waterlog is published.

Motion was made by Sharon to accept the Financial States as presented by Pat Vokes. Deirdre seconded this motion. Approved.

Rescue Some dogs are now available for adoption from the BC seizure. 4 puppies might be left of the litter, which as reported as ½ PWD’s and ½ OES. Temperament problems are arising with older dogs.

BC-SPCA did send an email along with voicemail thanking for the donation PWDCC submitted towards this.

Waterlog Beverly Furer was away and is back later this week so Roslyn and her will have a sit down and organize at that time. Next Waterlog is due in March and then every 3 months after (on a sliding scale), July then November are following issues.

Change in breed standard was sent to the Canadian Kennel Club. 91 club members were emailed, as of today 35 reply votes were submitted with 100% of them voting “No” to a change.

New Business Memberships: We start to contact Breeders and ask why they are not using the Puppy packages. Sharon suggested we form a membership steering committee and calling some of our members to discuss using the Puppy packages.

Sue will help out in BC, Tracy will look after Alberta and Michelle and Roslyn will help out East.

Decision was made to hold our meeting times a half hour later to make it easier for everyone to attend.

Next meeting will be May 10th 8:00pm EST. Motion to adjourn by Sharon Lapstra. Tracy Brown seconded the motion.

National Specialty Website is up and running, Roslyn will update and ad more performance listings to trophy donations.

Prize list was submitted to board and approved.

Water Trial premium is posted on website and registration goes live May 1st.

The PWDCC invites you to our 2016 Water Trials* 2 locations / 2 Trials each location / all levels offered

Sat/Sun August 27-28 Wizard Lake, Calmar Alberta Judge Karen Pratt / contact Brenda Brown, baywooddogs@gmail.com

Sat/Sun August 27-28

Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo Ontario

Judge Charles White / contact Catherine Gadd, cathy@pwdcc.org *pending PWDCC approval

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UPCOMI NG

Events

Look for updates on www.pwdcc.org 2016 July 31-Aug1 PWDCC National Specialty

A PWDCC event

The PWDCC National Specialty/Spécialité nationale July 26-31 in conjunction with the Alberta Kennel Club show, July 29-August 1, 2016.

Water Trial July 26 and 27 Judge Sara Kahn Sweepstakes July 30 Judge Ty Rust Specialty July 31 Judge Janis Watts AKC All Breed Show July 29-August 1 (4 All Breed Shows, 5 Obedience Trials, 6 Rally Obedience Trials) PWDCC Boosters for Obedience, Rally Obedience and CKC Agility.

To book at the host hotel, Delta Calgary South Hotel, see all the details at http://pwdcc.org/national-specialty-2016/

Aug 21

Water Trial Preparation Day

A PWDCOntario event

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

Aug 26

Water Trial Practise Day

A PWDCOntario event

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

Aug 27-28

PWDCOntario Water Trials (pending PWDCC approval)

A PWDCOntario event

Location Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo ON, Judge Charles White / contact Catherine Gadd, Trial Chair, cathy@pwdcc.org.

Aug 27-28

PWDCC Alberta Water Trials (pending PWDCC approval)

A PWDCC event

Location Wizard Lake, Calmar AB, Judge Karen Pratt / contact Brenda Brown, Trial Chair, baywooddogs@gmail.com.

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2016:

CONTACT ALEXANDRA CHASTVEN, EDITOR, alex@pwdcc.com Your dog, young or old, could be featured on our cover masthead or the pupography page, just send a photo and short story for possible selection. We also love any other general interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in our next issues.

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Send us photos as electronic files (jpegs, tiffs, eps saved at minimum 4”x 6” 260dpi), with descriptive titles so we can properly identify the subject. Your submissions can be emailed (title your email ‘Waterlog’) or send as a Word attachment along with photos to Alex, alex@pwdcc.org.

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