Waterlog 2016 September

September 2016

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

Best in Specialty CH Armada’s Busting on the Scene

PWDCC National Specialty Specialty Water Trial Super Dog! President’s Letter PWDCOntario Water Trials Pupography Sniffing Across the Country Board Minutes Shopping

PWDCC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAME NOTICE

The badges are here!

Please submit your application for any previously unsubmitted 2015 or 2016 titles via email or regular post (including the required documentation) by November 15th to Karen Matthews 2 Shoalts Drive, Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E2 email: ridgehaven0@gmail.com Download the application at www.pwdcc.org and look under Club Info – The PWDCC Achievement Program.

Cover Pup MAGICA My name is Magica, Can CH Fado’s Magical Inspiration. I am now nine months old, and this year I had a very busy summer. I was introduced to a special place, the island cottage; it’s stick heaven!! Not to mention the clam shells mommy keeps taking away from me. Nothing is better than playing with my brother Salto and Aunt Amalia, but I’m always careful to not pester my mom, Pequenina, and grandma Pinta.

I had a great trip out to Alberta for the PWDCC Nationals. I was Best Puppy and Best of Winners - mom told me that’s a big deal but I was just having fun with Auntie Monica in the ring.

On the Cover Best in Specialty CH Armada's Busting on the Scene, bred by Tracy Brown and Lana

I live in Stouffville with my pack of 7

Stewart, owned by Scott McQueen

plus Paul and Deirdre, Fado PWDs.

and presented by Tracy Brown.

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ThePresident’sLetter Another summer season has come and gone... and what a fabulous summer it was across the country!

The PWDCC held our National Specialty in Calgary at the Alberta Kennel Club venue complete with a water trial, agility, rally and the first Superdog competition.

Special thanks to Tracy Brown and her committee for hosting such a great event. Without the help of our volunteers, events like this would not be possible.

Event details and photos will follow in this issue.

The next National Specialty will be held in Ontario, in 2018. Details and dates regarding this event will be released in 2017. We hope to have a full venue including a water trial.

The club also held two successful water trials; one in Ontario and one in Alberta. The Ontario event was very well attended with 78 entries. A great day was had by all. Special thanks to Catherine Gadd and the water trial committee for putting on a great event. The Alberta trial was held the same weekend as the Ontario trial with 39 entries. Special thanks to Brenda Brown

and Andy Gamache and their volunteers who braved the cool weather and pressed on with their trial – in wetsuits no doubt! We cannot thank our volunteers enough for their commitment to holding these events. It is very much appreciated by our Board and the entire membership.

If you are interested in volunteering to help organize future PWDCC events, please do not hesitate to contact me at sharon@pwdcc.org. I would love to hear from you regarding your interests and skill sets. We continue to need volunteers in our rescue program. If you are interested in fostering a dog in need, please contact patti@pwdcc.org.

As we hunker down for the fall and winter months, please do give some thought how you can contribute to the PWDCC. There is still plenty to do during the months when club sp onsored events slow down. I look forward to hearing from anyone who is interested!

Sharon Lapstra 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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PWDCC NATIONAL SPECIALTY

2016 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale

Calgary, Alberta

Judge’s Comments Being invited to judge a National Specialty is a tremendous

Keevabay’s Water Lily. Each of these females showed much

honour, and something I had been eagerly awaiting for several

promise. The Bred By Exhibitor Female class was one of my

months! At last, the time had arrived, and here I found myself

more difficult moments in deciding placements. All were sub-

in Calgary, on a damp and rainy morning, ready for the show

stantial in body, with only slight differences, and all presented

to begin. The show site was beyond beautiful, the rings were

with nice type, good headpiece and adequate angles. In my

well tented and of ample size, and the weather did not in the

opinion, any one of these three could be worthy of the blue

least dampen the spirited Portuguese Water Dogs that were

ribbon, on this day my choice went to Robel Alessandra

being shown that day.

First in the ring were the Jr. Male Pups, 6–9 and 9–12 months and Bred By Exhibitor. From the three dogs entered in the 6–9

Bellisima, bringing with her a bit more substance, strong head and muzzle, quite true to type.

Following the Bred By Females, came two entries in the open

class I chose a youngster with nice head and topskull features,

female class. Again, this was not an easy decision, with both

good angulation and nice movement. With only one entry in

girls presenting nice, strong heads, substance and movement.

each of the other classes, we moved on to Winners Male and

My choice with to Playful Pals Red Robin, bringing just a bit

my choice for this honor was the 1st place 9–12 dog Hunter

more substance and somewhat better angles. From the females,

Good Knight, with Reserve Winner Male ribbon handed to

the ribbon for Winners Female went to the young bitch Fado’s

Baywood Sask River Mission, out of the Bred By Class. In the

Magical Inspiration, bringing type, good movement, substance

Veteran Dog class, Baywood Watch Me Fly, although a bit on

and overall a very nicely arranged PWD. Reserve Winners

the small side, had good type, head structure and nice layback,

Female was the bitch from Bred By class, Robel Alessandra

was given a 1st place ribbon.

Bellisima presenting a very strong presence in the ring.

The next group to come into the ring were the Jr. Female Pups,

We then turned to the female veteran’s classes, and I shall

6–9 Months, and my 1st place selection went to Fado’s

forever be delighted and honored to have the older boys and

Magical Inspiration, a striking young PWD with good substance,

girls come into my ring. They are awesomely beautiful as they

strong head and neck features, nice proportions and good type.

age, so regal, so proud and most of them reacting with enthusi-

There was only one entry in 12–18 Months Female and

asm, enjoying the applause as they have their moment of glory.

Canadian Bred Female classes, Baywood Call of the Sea and

My 1st and 2nd choices in this lovely group of 7–9 year olds,

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was, indeed a dilemma for me! Both were plenty substantial,

to the very deserving Armada’s Changing Winds and

good strength of head, muzzle and neck, and both with good

Eauchien’s Shamash. Best Veteran was Kalista’s Natational

front and rear angulation and movement was smooth and

Nuni, Best Bred By went to Robel Alessandra Belissima, the

effortless.

I do not mean to slight the entries in this class, because overall, they were all very, very competitive! Alas, I did have to

ribbon for Best Canadian went to Keevabay’s Water Lily, and last, definitely not least, Best Baby Puppy was awarded to the little dynamo Justlyd’s Bella Nosso Amor.

make a decision, and on this day I chose Kalista’s Natational

In summary, I would like to share some of my thoughts as the

Nuni, with my second choice being Seabury’s Goodby Ruby

day progressed. First of all, I have been very pleased with the

Tuesday. In the Female Veteran 9+ class, first place was

quality of dogs that were in the ring today. With few excep-

Fado’s Pinta Meu Mundo, a very well-constructed veteran

tions, heads were proper with strong muzzles, most had nice

with good angulations to compliment her very nice head

short, well-muscled necks. I noted excellent topline, good

and muzzle.

Best of Breed, with approximately 20 entries, was a sight to behold for any fancier of this breed. The ring was complete with excellent examples of the breed standard, grooming was very good, and the dogs were ready! With the superb assistance of my excellent ring steward, all dogs were checked into the ring and then judging began with first the dogs followed by bitches. This was not an easy task as there were just not enough ribbons for me to hand out! Drats! For me, one of the negatives of judging is knowing that sometimes you must release some very worthy dogs simply because there are others just a wee bit better in one way or another. My choices were: Best of Breed – Armada’s Busting On The Scene. I found this

strong backs and nicely muscled upper and lower thighs with strong hocks. Those rudder-like tails were ever present and carried proudly. Temperaments were exceptional, sturdy and compelling. Grooming was, for the most part very well done, complimentary without being excessive. There is no need to over groom this breed, they are working dogs! There were a few dogs I would like to have seen less hair on, but then that is my job to discover what hides beneath. If I were to have concerns to share, I found some dogs with front construction not matching the rear, and this seems to be an ever present problem within the breed. Also, some were lacking in substance/bone, also some that needed a bit musculature in the neck.

dog to be very impressive the minute I put my hands on him.

Finally, my sincere Thank You to the PWDCC for inviting me

He had good type, strength and soundness, with an impressive

to judge your national specialty. Along with a fantastic group

head and muzzle and moved freely. The best of breed dog was

of PWDs to judge, you provided a beautiful setting, fantastic

pushed hard by my Select Dog, Seabury’s Franklin In The

ring along with a superb steward, great hospitality (enjoyed

Dark, a handsome brown PWD also showing strength in body

the dinner very much), and you made the event one that will

and moving beautifully. Best of Opposite this day was the

stay with me forever! Also, a huge thank you to my ‘drivers’

lovely Kalista’s Natational Nuni from the Veterans class, and

Mindy and Audrey, for getting me where I needed to be and

Select Bitch was Armada’s Saint or Sinner, a lovely, well-

when I needed to be there!

conditioned bitch, nicely structured. My Best of Winners, was the striking young bitch, Fado’s Magical Inspiration, also awarded Best Puppy. There were two Awards of Merit going

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2016 PWDCC

Unofficial Results

National Specialty Spécialité nationale

Judge Janis Watts

Calgary, Alberta

Best in Specialty CH Armada's Busting on the Scene Breeders Tracy Brown, Lana Stewart CH Armada's Let's Rock The Boat x CH Armadas Bring On The Rain Owner Scott McQueen Agent Tracy Brown Best of Opposite, Best Veteran Kalista's Natational Nuni Breeders Linda K. Hunt, Krista K. Hunt Karlista’s Curious Charmer x Kalista’s Just Desserts Linda Hunt Owner Select Dog GCH Seabury's Franklin in the Dark Breeders Roslyn Eskind, John H. Brown Hunter's Kwik Frozen Tombouy x CH Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday, CGN Owners Roslyn Eskind, John H. Brown Select Bitch CH Armada's Saint or Sinner Breeder Lana Stewart CH Armada's Ace Of Spades x Armada's Splash N Dash Owner Lana Stewart Award of Merit CH Armada's Changing Winds, WWD Breeders Tracy Campbell-Brown, Audrey Harthorn, Lana Jean Stewart CH Armada's Let's Rock The Boat x CH Armada's Bring On The Rain Owner Michelle Hardman, Tracy Campbell-Brown, Lana Jean Stewart CH Eauchien's Shamash Breeders Leslie McCracken, Tammy Hibberson Pouch Cover Orion Leal x GCH Eauchien's Trial Run Owners Leslie McCracken,Tammy Hibberson Best Puppy, Best of Winners, Winners Female Fado’s Magical Inspiration Breeder Deirdre Hall CH Keeva Bay’s Fifty Shades x CH Fado’s Pequenina Mas Poderoso Owner Deirdre Hall Agent Monica Park Winners Dog Hunter Good Knight Breeder Elaine Suter Hunter’s Kwik Frizen Tombouy x Hunter’s Lady McBeth Owner Tanya Strom Best Bred By, Reserve Winners Bitch Robel Alessandra Bellisima Breeder Elizabeth Volz CH Robel Christopher Robin x CH Madrina Arya Of Robel Owners Kate Polkovsky, Elizabeth Volz Best Canadian Bred Keevabay’s Water Lily Breeder Sharon Lapstra CH Seabury’s Final Fantasea x CH Keevabay’s Into The Mystic Owner Sharon Lapstra Agent Deanna Vout

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Reserve Winners Dog, Best Bred by Male CH AgMCH Baywood Sask River Mission CDX RE AgMX AgJMX IP CGN Breeders Brenda Brown, J Davison Cutwater The Big Apple x CH Baywood Quayside Brisa Owner Brenda Brown Veteran Male CH Baywood Watch Me Fly, RA AgN gNJ Breeder Brenda Brown, Kathy Butkovic CH AgMCH Baywood N Cutwater To The Max, RN CGN x CH Baywood Cutwater I Love Lucy, CGN Owners Linda and Robert Propp Stud Dog GCH Samador Water Passages, CGN RN Breeders Mavis McClintock, Jenna Lostale Am Can Int CH Dritwodd's Bacchus Dos x Am Can CH Saador Georgia Strait Owners Lydia Overton, Justin Magnusson Agent Lydia Magnusson Brood Bitch 1 CH Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday Breeders Roslyn Eskind, John H. Brown CH Del Sur’s Sea Trout x CH Hunter’s Eastcoast Blackout, CGN Owners Roslyn Eskind, John H. Brown

Brace 1 GCH Armada's Let It Rain, AWD Breeders Tracy Campbell-Brown, Audrey Harthorn and Lana Jean Stewart CH Armada's Ace Of Spades x CH Armada's Bring On The Rain Owners Michelle Hardman, Tracy Campbell-Brown, Lana Jean Stewart 1 CH Armada's Changing Winds, WWD Breeders Tracy Campbell-Brown, Audrey Harthorn, Lana Jean Stewart CH Armada's Let's Rock The Boat x CH Armada's Bring On The Rain Owners Michelle Hardman, Tracy Campbell-Brown, Lana Jean Stewart 2

GCH Robel Grace Kelly of Nautique, CDX RA AGNJ WWD Breeder Elizabeth Volz CH Nautique’s Starstruck Solstice, CD RN WWD x CH Madrina Arya of Robel Owners Robin and Greg Illchuk, Elizabeth Volz 2 CH Robel Aryanna Breeders Elizabeth Volz CH Robel Christopher Robin x CH Madrina Arya of Robel Owners Robin and Greg Illchuk, Elizabeth Volz

2 CH Armada’s Saint or Sinner Breeder Lana Stewart CH Armada’s Ace of Spades x Armada’s Splash N Dash Owner Lana Stewart

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Best Baby Puppy 1 Justlyd's Bella Nosso Amor Breeder Lydia Magnusson CGH Samador's Water Passages CGN RN x CH Sador Peggy's Song at JustLyd Owners Diana Downie, Lydia Magnusson Agent Lydia Magnusson 2 Aviero’s Dances on the Sand Breeder Dana Tole CGH Pickwick’s Jailhouse Rock x CH Sailormoon What I’m Ravin’Bout Owner Dana Tole Classes 6-9 month Male 1 Eauchien’s Fefelini Breeders Leslie McCracken, T. Hibberson AM GCH Cortereal Iron Man x CH Eautchien’s Shamash CDX Owner Leslie McCracken 2 Claircreek Masterpiece D Matisse Breeder Donna Gottdenker CH Claircreek Impression de Matisse x Eureka Timberoak Madusa Owner Donna Gottdenker 3 Armada’s Lucky Captain Jack Breeder Lana Stewart AgMCH CH Baywood Sask River Mission, RE CDX CGN AgMX2 AgMXJ2 x CH Armada’s Saint or Sinner Owners Ian and Ceila-Ann Koturbash 9-12 month Male 1 Hunter Good Knight Breeder Elaine Suter Hunter’s Kwik Frizen Tombouy x Hunter’s Lady McBeth Owner Tanya Strom Bred by Exhibitor Male 1 CH AgMCH Baywood Sask River Mission CDX RE AgMX AgJMX IP CGN Breeders Brenda Brown, J. Davidson Cutwater The Big Apple x CH Baywood Quayside Brisa Owner Brenda Brown

3 Baywood Liberty Bell Breeder Brenda Brown AgMCH CH Baywood Sask River Mission, RE CDX CGN AgMX2 AgMXJ2 x CH Baywood The Queen Z Owner Brenda Brown Agent Linda Yasininski 12-18 month Female 1 Baywood Call Of The Sea Breeder Brenda B. Brown Maintou Lone Star x CH Baywood The Queen Z Owner Brenda Brown Canadian Bred Female 1 Keevabay’s Water Lily Breeder Sharon Lapstra CH Seabury’s Final Fantasea x CH Keevabay’s Into The Mystic Owner Sharon Lapstra Agent Deanna Vout Bred By Exhibitor Female 1 Robel Alessandra Bellisima Breeder Elizabeth Volz CH Robel Christopher Robin x CH Madrina Arya Of Robel Owners Kate Polkovsky, Elizabeth Volz 2 Baywood Appletini, CD RE Breeder Brenda Brown CH GMCH Baywood Sask River Mission, RE CDX CGN AgMX2 AgMXJ2 x CH Baywood Wat’s It Teya, CD RN CGN Owner Brenda Brown 3 I Bean Blended At Justlyd Breeders Lydia and Justin Magnusson CH Samador Water Passages, CGN RN x CH Samador Peggys Song At Justlyd Owner Lydia Magnusson Open Female 1 Playfulpals Red Robin Breeder Marielle & Keith Bernier GCH Drifwood’s Call Me Sexsea x CH Olympus Gabriella Bernier Owners Marielle and Keith Bernier

2 Kalista’s Vixen Breeders Linda K. Hunt, Krista Hunt Kalista’s Curious Charmer x Lalista’s Quite The Catch Owners Judy Cheguis, Linda K. Hunt Veterans Female 7-9 years 1 Kalista’s Natational Nuni Breeders Linda K. Hunt, Krista K. Hunt Karlista’s Curious Charmer x Kalista’s Just Desserts Owner Linda Hunt 2 CH Seabury’s Goodby Ruby Tuesday Breeders Roslyn Eskind, John H. Brown CH Del Sur’s Sea Trout x CH Hunter’s Eastcoast Blackout, CGN Owners Roslyn Eskind, John H. Brown 3 Armada’s Bring On The Rain Breeders Tracy Elizabeth Campbell-Brown, Lana Jean Langely CH Baywood N Cutwater To The Max x CH Armadas My Kind Of Rain Owners Audrey Hawthorne 4

CH Baywood What’s It Teya, RE CGN CD AgN AgNJNP Breeders Brenda Brown Am CH Cutwater Paint It Black x CH Baywood Rendezvous At Cutwater Owners Brenda Brown, Dawn Fleming Veterans Female 9+ years 1 CH Fado’s Pinta Meu Mundo Breeder Deirdre Hall CH Aliana’ Sonho Do Menino Novo, CDX CGN x Aliana’s Dancar No Chuva Poca Owner Deirdre Hall 2 Kalisita’s Just Desserts Breeders Linda K. Hunt and Krista K. Hunt Watermark Toby’s Black Jack x Kalista’s Forever Yours Owner Linda Hunt

Veterans 1 CH Baywood Watch Me Fly, RA AgN AgNJ Breeders Brenda Brown, Kathy Butkovic CH & AgMCH Baywood N Cutwater To The Max, RN CGN x CH Baywood Cutwater I love Lucey, CGN Owners Linda and Robert Propp 6-9 month Female 1 Fado’s Magical Inspiration Breeder Deirdre Hall CH Keeva Bay’s Fifty Shades x Fado’s Pequenina mas Poderoso Owner Deirdre Hall Agent Monica Park 2 Armada’s Queen of Hearts Breeder Lana Stewart AgMCH CH Baywood Sask River Mission, RE CDX AgMX2 AgMXJ2 x CH Armada’s Saint or Sinner Lana Stewart, Gillian Gratton Owner

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Monica Park with Fado's Magical Inspiration, Winner’s Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Puppy.

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Brood Bitch, CH Seabury’s Goodby Ruby Tuesday.

Hunter Good Knight, owned by Tanya Strom.

Fado’s Magical Inspiration, Best Puppy in Specialty.

Veteran’s Bitch 9+, CH Fado’s Pinta Meu Mundo.

CH Baywood Watch Me Fly with Linda Propp.

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Samador's Water Passage with owner Lydia Magnusson.

Select Dog, GCH Seabury’s Franklin in the Dark.

Monica Bosnyk and CH Charbr Aryeh Spirit of Fire.

Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday winning the Vet Sweeps.

Baywood Liberty Bell, owned by Brenda Brown.

Best Veteran lineup.

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Winner’s Dog, Hunter Good Knight, Bred by Elaine Suter, owned by Tanya Strom.

GCH Robel Aryanna earns highest scoring Novice Standard Agility.

CH Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday.

Sharon Lapstra’s Keeva Bay Water Lilly.

Baby Puppy Class, Aveiro's Dances On The Sand and Justlyd's Bella Nosso Amor.

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Claircreek Masterpiece D Matisse.

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PWDCC National Specialty Sweepstakes

2016 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale

Judge’s Comments It was quite a surprise when Sharon Lapstra contacted me

Calgary, Alberta

Juvenile Sweepstakes

to judge the Sweepstakes for the PWDCC National Specialty.

The winner of the Junior Puppy 6-9 month male class had

I was excited at such a great opportunity. Tracy Brown then

a large head, was well muscled and solid with a lot of sub-

contacted me to make all the arrangements. Thank you both

stance, had excellent movement with good reach and drive,

Sharon and Tracy. I was in Southern Utah on a family vaca-

and a happy temperament. The winner of the Senior Puppy

tion the week prior to the Specialty. I flew from Las Vegas

9-12 month male class was very nice, with an impressive big

to Calgary on Friday, July 29, 2016. I was very excited to be

head, and a beautiful long brown coat. The winner of the

coming to Canada for only my second time. My first time in

Baby Puppy 3-6 month female class was very cute, had a lot

Canada was many years ago when I visited Victoria. Thank

of type, and was a very good mover. The winner of the Junior

you to Mindy Selby who both picked me up and dropped me

Puppy 6-9 month female class was very feminine, with a nice

off at the airport, as well as driving me to the show grounds

head, very typey, and had excellent movement. The winner of

both Saturday and Sunday. My lodging at the Delta Calgary

the Senior Puppy 12-15 month female class was a very pretty

South was very comfortable and conveniently located across

bitch with good substance and excellent movement. My best

the street from shopping and within walking distance of

Puppy in Sweepstakes award went to the 6-9 month female

Wellingtons of Calgary where I had a delicious steak dinner.

and Best of Opposite Sex award went to the 6-9 month male.

Thank you, PWDCC for the wonderful snack basket.

On Saturday, July 30, 2016 I arrived early to the beautiful

Veteran Sweepstakes The winner of the 7-9 years male was a beautiful, very nice

Spruce Meadows show grounds, one of the nicest venues

moving dog with a lot of type. The winner of the 7-9 years

I have ever been to. The ring was nice and large with beauti-

female was a feminine, typey bitch, with excellent movement,

ful green lawn. Thank you Charlene Maines, Ring Steward

and presence like she owned the ring. The winner of the 9+

extraordinaire who helped me out immensely. I thoroughly

years female was very pretty with good substance and was a

enjoyed my assignment and felt honored to judge some

great mover. My best Veteran in Sweepstakes award went to

beautiful puppies and veterans. It wasn’t an easy task as all

the 7-9 years female and Best of Opposite Sex award went

the entrants were so nice.

to the 7-9 years male.

The weather held during Sweepstakes and didn’t get real exciting until later in the day during Best of Show. We were then treated to a wet and wild hail storm. Thank you Audrey Hawthorne for rescuing me and for the ride back to the hotel.

The only negative occurrence of the day that I noticed was that the speaker from the a nnouncer of the group ring bothered at least one of the puppies. I really enjoyed watching the Specialty and all the beautiful dogs the following day.

The banquet that night was very nice with delicious food.

Thank you PWDCC for inviting me, for the gifts and everything else. I learned a lot, met some very friendly people and beautiful dogs, and thoroughly enjoyed myself in Calgary.

Ty Rust, Judge, Specialty Sweepstakes

Best in Juvenile Sweeps, Armada's Queen Of Hearts Owned by Lana Stewart and Gill Gratton.

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PWDCC National Specialty Sweepstakes

PWDCC National Specialty High in Trial

Judge Ty Rust

Obedience, Agility and Rally

Best in Juvenile Sweepstakes Armada's Queen of Hearts (F) Best of Opposite Eauchien's Fedelini (M) 6-9 1 2 3

month puppy males Eauchien's Fedelini Claircreek Masterpiece D Matisse Armada's Lucky Captain Jack

9-12 month puppy males Hunter Good Knight

7-9 year males 1 CH Baywood Watch Me Fly 2 GCH Samador Water Passages, CGN RN

High in Trial Obedience CH Baywood Dora The Explorer Owner Dawn Fleming

7-9 year females 1 CH Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday AOM AWD CGN R-CAC 2 Kalista's Natational Nuni 3 CH Baywood What's It Teya, RE CGN CD AgN AgNJ NP 9+ year females 1 CH Fado's Pinta Meu Mundo 2 Kalista's Just Desserts 3 CH Baywood Cutwater I love Lucy, CGN

High in Trial Agility Baywood Appletini, CGN CD RD WWD Owner Brenda Brown High in Trial Rally CH AGMCH2 Baywood Sask River Mission, CGN CDX RE AGMX2 AGMXJ2 IP WWD ATCHC MGDC ExJ Bronze ExSt Bronze MGDC Owner Brenda Brown

Sweeps Best 6-9 Month Puppy Male, Eauchien’s Fedelini with Leslie McCracken.

HIT Agility Baywood Appeltini, and HIT Rally Baywood Sask River Mission, both owned by Brenda Brown.

Baby Puppy 3-6 months females 1 Aveiro's Dances on the Sand 2 Justlyd's Bella Nosso Amor 6-9 1 2 3

month puppy females Armada's Queen of Hearts Fado's Magical Inspiration Baywood Liberty Belle

12-15 month females 1 Baywood Call of the Sea 2 Keevabay's Water Lily Best in Veteran Sweepstakes CH Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday AOM AWD CGN R-CAC (F) Best of Opposite CH Baywood Watch Me Fly, AgN AgNJ (M)

Junior Puppy Males.

7-9 Veteran Females.

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Best in Vet Sweeps, CH Seabury's Goodby Ruby Tuesday.

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PWDCC National Specialty Water Trial Dickson Pointe, Alberta

2016 PWDCC

Judge Sarah Kahn, Seattle WA

National Specialty Spécialité nationale

July 27, 2016, 17 entries

Calgary, Alberta

The first National Specialty water trial in Alberta! What a wonderful day! Lovely weather, great site, awesome judge and 17 great dog and handler teams. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.

The folks here in Alberta are the best! It hasn’t been the perfect summer for water practice but people stepped up and entered dogs to help make this trial a success. We also have the best volunteers and actually had Tracy Brown, Cindy Gamache and Kate Polkovsky come to the trial just to help!

Sarah Kahn, as always, was supportive and patient with us.

We had newer competitors and even some of the nervous more

Qualifying Teams.

seasoned competitors who benefitted from Sarah’s unflappable always smiling demeanor. I hope I speak for all when I say how

There was one Courier entry and it was very exciting to watch

much we appreciated Sarah’s judging this trial for us. The very

Denyse and Marco (Baywood Aston Martin WWD) pass to get

first water trial we had in Alberta was judged by Sarah, she has

their first courier leg – without a doubt it will be the first of 3!

always been a huge supporter of water here, so it was only fitting she would judge our first Specialty water trial here.

We had the great working team of Monica and Micah (Charbr’s Majestic Micah CWDX) as our Versatility team. It was very inter-

Of the 17 dog and handler teams entered, 2 were junior teams.

esting and awe inspiring to watch them work. Sadly, it was just

One of these teams was Tanya Strom and Knight (Hunter Good

not quite their day but it was so close!

Knight) from Saskatchewan. Tanya is new to PWDs, new to water, and her dog Knight is also “new”, (only 10 months old).

It was thrilling for all of us to see them pass, and we’re pretty sure Tanya is now hooked!

There were 5 Apprentice teams, all so close! Of those, Dawn and Expo (CH Baywood Dora the Explorer CGN, PCD, RN JWD) passed to move on to Working. There were 8 Working teams, of which 4 dogs already had their titles, so were entering to support the trial. It was amazing to see 7 of the teams pass.

All 4 of the first–time Working teams passed!

Included in the working passes was Brenda Brown’s father-

Thanks to the PWDCC Board for once again supporting our Trial and helping us when we needed it! Thanks to everyone for coming out and entering your dogs and thanks for all the hard work that everyone put in volunteering and making sure the trial ran smoothly.

Also thanks to the National Specialty committee led by Tracy Brown, who pitched in and helped make this all come to be!

Thanks to the water trial committee, you make me look good!!!

Linda Prop, Water Trial Chair

daughter entry of Mission (CH AGMCh Baywood SaskRiver Mission, CGN CDX RE AWD ATCHC) and his daughter Gemma

The 2016 Water Trial Committee: Linda Propp (Chair), Dawn

(Baywood Appeltini CD AWD). Gemma’s mom, Teva (CH

Fleming (Trial Secretary), Greg Illchuk, Audrey Hawthorne

Baywood What’s It Teya, CD CGN RE AGN AGNJ] NP WWD)

(Chief Steward) and Andy Gamache (PWDCC representative).

also passed working, for a second time, with her co-owner Dawn Fleming. With those genes it was not surprising that

National Specialty Water Trial photos courtesy of Bev Holoboff Photography.

Gemma also won the Superdog competition for the Specialty.

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PWDCC National Specialty Water Trial Judge’s Comments First and foremost, thank you so much for the invitation. It

were kind to their dogs and were more than willing to stop

was a treat to get to come and see the latest venue in Alberta

an exercise rather than cause the dog concern. one of two

and the wonderful dogs they have. The new venue is wonder-

Junior dogs passed (first water trial for this handler and dog).

ful in July, especially so in the middle of the week. There was

One of the Apprentice dog entries passed with others so very

a great spot for the RVs and the hotel was not too far away.

close. Minor details that are the difficult part of Apprentice,

The marmots were not too close to the water to be a distrac-

got some of the handlers. seven of the eight Working Dogs

tion, either. The site was great with the markers at 60’ from

passed. They were picture perfect and made it look easy,

the 3’ line and a nice area on the beach as well, we had to

even though the waves were picking up in the afternoon.

round up the occasional piece of floating driftwood.

This group is well versed in water trials and had things organized and it ran nicely. Good stewards are a key ingredient to a good trial and these folks are top notch. I was fortunate to have at least one dog at each level, including Versatility, to judge. There was at least one pass at each level with so many that were so close to passing. Overall it was a well

he one Courier dog did an excellent job and earned his Courier title. It was a beautiful run with a dog and handler that did their best to settle down and get the job done – a first for this handler and very nice to see. The one Versatility dog did the “hard part” of the exercises beautifully, it was the wind and the waves that caused her to go over time.

Thank you again for the honor of judging your Specialty.

prepared group of handlers and dogs. I loved that people

Sarah Kahn, Water Trail Judge

Brenda Brown with Gemma, 3 articles overboard, Working level.

Michelle Hardman with Splash, Working Level.

Judge Sarah Kahn with Dawn Fleming and Expo, Apprentice.

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Judge Sarah Kahn with Denyse Martin and Marco.

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Robin Illchuk with Hollywood.

Brenda Brown with Mission.

Linda Propp with Clipper, Working FEO.

Judge Sarah Kahn and Tanya Strom with Knight, Junior level.

Monica Bosnyak with Ayerh, Working level.

Dawn Fleury with Teva, Working level.

Michelle Harding with Splash, Working level.

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PWDCC National Specialty Water Trial

2016 PWDCC

Results, Qualifying Teams

Calgary, Alberta

Junior J2 Breeder

Owner Handler

KNIGHT, Hunter Good Knight Elaine Suter Hunter’s Kwik Frozen Tombouy x Hunter’s Lady Macbeth Tanya Strom Tanya Strom

Apprentice A2 EXPO, CH Baywood Dora the Explorer, CGN PCD RN JWD Breeder Brenda Brown Manitou’s Black Magic x Baywood Sarah is Stellar Owners Dawn Fleming, Brenda Brown Handler Dawn Fleming Working W1

CH AGMCh Baywood SaskRiver Mission, CGN CDX RE AWD ATCHC Breeders Brenda Brown, Janice Davidson CH Cutwater The Big Apple x CH Baywood Quayside Brisa Owner Brenda Brown Handler Brenda Brown

National Specialty Spécialité nationale

W4 FEO TEVA, CH Baywood What’s It Teya, CD CGN RE AGN AGNJ NP WWD Breeder Brenda Brown CH Cutwater Paint It Black x CH Baywood Rendezvous at Cutwater CD RE Owners Dawn Fleming, Brenda Brown Handler Dawn Fleming

W7 FE0 CH Baywood Watch Me Fly, RA AGN AGNJ WWD Breeders Brenda Brown, Kathy Butkovic AGMACH CH Baywood N’Cutwater To the Max x CH Baywood N’ Cutwater I Love Lucy Owners Robert and Linda Propp Handler Linda Propp

W5

Courier C2 Breeder

Breeder

Owners Handler SS

HOLLYWOOD, GCH AM CH Robel Grace Kelly of Nautique, CDX RN WWD Elizabeth Volz CH Nautique’s Starstruck Solstice x BISS Robel Madrina Arya of Robel Robin Illchuk, Greg Illchuk, Elizabeth Volz Robin Illchuk Greg Illchuk

Owner Handler SS

MARCO, Baywood Aston Martin, WWD Brenda Brown CH Baywood N’Cutwater Prime Time x CH Baywood Rendezvous at Cutwater CD RE Denyse Martin Denyse Martin Shari Cooper

W6 Breeder

GEMMA, Baywood Appeltini, CD AWD Brenda Brown CH Baywood Saskriver Mission x CH Baywood What’s It Teya Owner Brenda Brown Handler Brenda Brown

W2

SPLASH, Am/Can GCH CH BISS Armada’s Let It Rain, AWD Breeders Tracy Brown, Lana Stewart, Audrey Hawthorne CH Armada’s Ace of Spades x CH Armada’s Bring on the Rain Owners Michelle Hardman, Tracy Brown, Lana Stewart Handler Michelle Hardman W3 ARYEH, Charbr Aryeh Spirit of Fire, AWD Breeders Cynthia Berube, Mari and Sara Szauerzopf GCH Drewsar Goblet of Fire x CH Charbr’s Town Spirit Owners Cynthia Berube, Mari and Sara Szauerzopf, Monica Bosnyak Handler Monica Bosnyak

Hollywood getting ready to earn Working Water Dog with Greg Illchuk. Monica Bosniak rowing.

Denyse Martin, Dawn Fleming, Brenda Brown and Linda Propp.

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Micha, Versatility.

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Brenda with Mission, 3 articles, Working.

Denyse with Marco, earning Courier.

Linda, Clipper, Working.

Aryanna, Junior.

Dawn with Teva, Working.

Tack, Working.

GCH Robel Grace Kelly of Nautique CDX RA AGNJ, WWD with Greg Illchuk.

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PWDCC National Specialty First PWDCC Superdog

2016 PWDCC National Specialty Spécialité nationale Calgary, Alberta

GEMMA

Baywood Appletini, CGN, CD, RD, WWD CDX IP AgMX AgXMJ RE CGN x CH Baywood What's It Teya, CD RN CGN Owned and bred by Brenda Brown “I am thrilled that my young Baywood bred girl, Baywood Appletini is the first ever PWDCC SUPERDOG. What an honour!

‘Gemma’ loves to do everything at full speed... she put up with her slow handler (me) and tried to be the best teammate in all five events entered at the 2016 Canadian Specialty.

There were flying feet as we raced between all the events, but even the crazy Alberta weather didn't stop her.

The relationship with my dogs makes memories that last longer than any competition we enter. I believe we should learn to cherish those moments as time passes all too

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Agility

Novice JWW, Novice Std. High PWD

Conformation

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Thank-you to the committee and hard working volunteers.”

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by Anne Passafiume. Also loved and missed terribly by Tony Passafiume and housemate Charleston.

Bred by Catherine Gadd & Connie McCandless Dam: CH Tiago Fuge Bela D'Aqua CD ADC SGDC AGN AGNJ NA NAJ GROM Sire: CH Armada's Captain Columbus

On the land, through the air and in the water, they did it all.

Anne and Samba. A Remarkable Team. You made us proud.

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2016 PWDCOntario Water Trials August 26-28, 2016 Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo, Ontario Judge Charles White

Judge’s Comments I cannot remember how many years I have been judging,

I was most amazed that the Canadians had a terrific showing;

more than 22 years, and every event holds a special memory

better than most of any group that I have judged, in spite of

for me. Many of those memories are not directly related to

your very short training season. You have some great handlers

the handler and dog's performance.... such as wearing

and trainers at your disposal and I would take advantage of

women's pantie stockings to keep the jelly fish from stinging

their knowledge and training techniques. If nothing else, during

the handlers in Maryland; fighting the currents of the river

those cold winter months enlist the services of an experienced

in Minnesota; coping with 105 degree temperatures in

obedience trainer and learn some basic commands such as

California; judging at the beautiful sites in the Carolinas

"take, hold and give", a steady "sit and down" command, and

and Georgia, and so forth... but none have touched me like

a quick retrieve for the line. This will get you really far in your

Madeline Paley and Anthony Issa. They are young adults:

training for the next trial. Lastly, refrain from talking too much

Madeline is 10 (the youngest handler I have judged) and

to your dog. Use your talking for corrections or for praise for a

Anthony 12 or 13, both very mature well beyond their years

job well done. If a video is available of Catherine Gadd, Pat

and both have a firm grasp on etiquette. Madeline was

Vokes or Lorie Crouch, I would spend time watching their train-

fiercely competitive and so interested in learning everything

ing. Outstanding Versatility performances!

that she could, yet, she was most gracious and appreciative in the experience of not passing. She also took the time to write me the most beautiful thank you note which I will treasure always. Anthony, although not competing directly, was fully vested in the performance of the dogs. Additionally, he mesmerized the water trial crowd with his rubix cube prowess at the most fun dinner that I have ever had at a trial.

Both of these young adults were engaged in the experience of the weekend. Kudos to great parenting!

The committee was so well organized on all levels which made my job so much easier. Thanks to all the stewards, the hospitality chairs (great food) and especially to the trial secretary Patti McDonald for keeping me on task. Lastly, you all have such great comradery and support for each other. Keep up the great work and enthusiasm, and hopefully, one day I could be on the other side of the fence as a participant. Your trial is what memories are made of!

Charles White

Madeline Paley and Charlie, Junior Water Dog.

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2016 PWDCOntario Water Trials Water Committee Report In an effort to accommodate as many participants as possi-

A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped with set

ble, the Water Trial Committee decided to run the 2016

up/take down, stewarding and photographing – you are too

Water Trial over three days; August 26-28. Once again,

numerous to mention and very much appreciated! Special

Laurel Creek served as the perfect venue for this annual

thanks to our PWDCC President, Sharon Lapstra, for he r

event. Three days of perfect weather, approximately 70

donation of trial favours which included a PWDCC embroi-

participants and Judge Charles White, made for a very

dered towel for all participants, and a stuffy for each dog

successful Water Trial!

who competed!

Our Water Committee was made up of some very committed

Congratulations to all exhibitors; many of which came away

water work enthusiasts; Carolynne Issa, Joanne Skalos, Katy

from the event as a new Water Title holder! We look forward

Hick (with her assistant June Murdock), Frances Berman,

to seeing you again next year for another wonderful weekend

Pat and Roy Vokes, Patti McDonald, Roslyn Eskind and

of camaraderie, competition and fun!

Cathy Gadd. Every member strove to ensure that the entire event ran smoothly. Judge Charles White was absolutely wonderful. He didn't just judge, he also coached and men-

Frances Berman, Vice President, PWDCOntario

tored the entrants, young and old alike. He had a delightful sense of humour and a calm air about him that helped to put the exhibitors at rest.

Eldest Handler, June Murdock with Sula Youngest Handler, Madeline Paley with Charlie.

PWDCOntario Water Ontario Committee.

Apprentice Water Dog, Baxter.

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2016 PWDCOntario Water Trials Results, Qualifying Teams August 26, 2016 Versatility V1 MOTCH/HIT Ridgehaven's Oscar The Crouch RAE7 CRA-MCL CWDX MAC-3 Breeder Karen D. Matthews Owners Monte and Lorie Crouch Handler Lorie Crouch V2

CH Swaleview Stardust At Kewbeach CWDX CD OA OAJ AGI AGIJ ADC RN GROM Breeders Jim and Barb Ames Owners Catherine and Michael Gadd Handler Catherine Gadd Aliana Sereia Kelby CGN CD RE CWDX Breeder Leona Ives Owners Roy and Pat Vokes Handler Pat Vokes

Apprentice A2 BigBay Alegria, CGN Breeder Lorraine Wilson Owner Melodie Guy Handler Melodie Guy

Apprentice A1 Bigbay Augusta Breeder Lorraine Wilson Owner Lorraine Wilson Handler Lorraine Wilson

A6 BigBay Siena Moon, JWD CGN Breeder Lorraine Wilson Owners Brawna Levy and Lorraine Wilson Handler Brawna Levy

Versatility V2 MOTCH/HIT Ridgehaven's Oscar The Crouch RAE7 CRA-MCL CWDX MAC-3 CWDX Breeder Karen D. Matthews Owners Monte and Lorie Crouch Handler Lorie Crouch

Working W1

V3

August 27, 2016 Junior J2 Breeder Owner Handler

Lunanova's Luz Do Ceu Lunanova Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa

J9 Breeder Owners Handler

BigBay Superier Lorraine Wilson Roy and Lisa Fernandes Roy Fernandes

Breeder Owner Handler W6 Breeder Owner Handler

GCH Lunanovas Dahlia Filha Da Flor AWD CGN Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa Carolynne Issa No Coast Oreobay Bikinis and Palm Trees Midge Ihrig Midge Ihrig Midge Ihrig

August 28, 2016 W3 Breeder Owner Handler

Kybra Mr. Bo Jangles, AWD Kybra Kennels Frances Berman Frances Berman

W8 Breeder Owner Handler

CH BigBay Alegria, CGN Lorraine Wilson Melodie Guy Melodie Guy

V1 Breeder Owners Handler

Aliana Sereia Kelby, CGN CD RE CWDX Leona Ives Roy and Pat Vokes Pat Vokes

Apprentice A12 Drewsar Sea Serenade, CGN RE Breeder Drewsar Owners Olga Kochsheyeva, Efren Castillo, Mari and Sara Szauerzopf Handler Efren Castillo A15 Breeders Owners Handler

Eauchien's Sister Maizee June Poplack, Leslie McCracken Shirley Coleman, Allan Barnes Shirley Coleman

Working W11 Breeders Owners Handler

Eauchien's Sister Maizee June Poplack, Leslie McCracken Shirley Coleman, Allan Barnes Shirley Coleman

AWD Isla with Daphne Porter.

JWD Chloe with Roy Fernandes.

Cathy Gadd and Ziggy in Versatility

AWD Augusta, owned by Lorraine Wilson.

Courier Sula with June Murdock.

Lorie Crouch and Oscar

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Junior Water Dog Skye, with Carolynne Issa.

Versatility, Ziggy and Cathy Gadd.

Keira with Nancy Prout.

Apprentice Water Dog Siena, owned by Brawna Levy.

Nash with Steven D’Orazio.

Working Water Dog Cali with Midge Ihrig.

Pat Vokes and Kelby in Versatility.

Aspen with Kim Koehn.

Charleston owned by Anne Passafiume.

Apprentice Water Dog Gria with Melodie Guy.

Jade owned by Joanne Skalos.

Lorainne Wilson.

Finleigh owned by Bryan Kechnie.

Working Water Dog TBear with Frances Berman.

Working Water Dog Dahlia owned by Carolynne Issa.

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P UPOGRA PHY Name: Lunanova's Luz Do Ceu JWD Nickname: Skye Date of Birth: February 19, 2016 Leader Of My Pack: Tamara and Matthew Education: Daily at-home dog training with my pack, Kinderpuppy, and Obedience Primary where I earned the “Top Dog” award both classes!

Leisure Time Activities: Playing with my fur sister, Eve. And playing with my human brother and sisters!

Pet Peeve: Having my face cleaned after I eat my raw meals!

Favourite Non-Consumable: Rolled up socks, and shoes… but luckily I don't chew them :)

Special Skill: Making everyone I meet smile because of my sweetness.

Biggest Catastrophe: None yet, but give me time…

Favourite Destination: Carolynne's house (my first momma/breeder), or at the cottage on the lake because I LOVE swimming!

Bathing and Grooming Tolerance: I love baths and I am very well behaved for my “paw-dicures”!

Toys of Choice: Stuffed emoji toys, or any toys I can eventually get the stuffing out of!

Most Ashamed of: No shame... yet!!!

Most proud of: My JWD water title I achieved at the PWDCC water trials this summer!

What I Would Like To Be When I Grow Up: An awesome water dog with even more water work achievement.

Skye is owned by Carolynne Issa and Tamara Tambre.

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Sniffingacrossthecountry…

From Lapeer, Michigan Camp Lael Water Trial Judge Alan Reisdorf July 2 and 3, 2016 The Great Lakes PWD Club held its annual Water Trials at Camp Lael, Lapeer, MI on July 2nd and 3rd with Judge Alan Reisdorf. A large contingent of PWDCC members were there with great results. Congratulations to all the qualifiers and the many that were very close.

Stan Liebaert Pinckney, MI Trial Chair

Lorie Crouch, Karen Matthews and Anne Wilson

PWDCC Member Qualifiers – Saturday

PWDCC Member Qualifiers – Sunday

Junior Stella (BigBay Stella Maris) with Susan Vandenberg, Glen Williams, ON

Versatility D Oscar (Ridgehaven's Oscar the Crouch) with Lorie Crouch, St. Catharines, ON Kelby (Aliana Sereia Kelby) with Pat Vokes, Nobleton, ON

Working Etoile (Pattedeau Etoile De Mer) with Karen Matthews, Fonthill, ON Courier Excellent Lena (BigBay Stormy Weather) with Lorraine Wilson, Richmond Hill, ON

Working Cruz (Ridgehaven's Sea Cruz) with Ann Wilson, St. Catharines, ON

Versatility A Oscar (Ridgehaven's Oscar the Crouch) with Lorie Crouch, St. Catharines, ON Kelby (Aliana Sereia Kelby) with Pat Vokes, Nobleton, ON

Ann Wilson with Cruz (Ridgehaven’s Sea Cruz WWD)

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Karen Matthews with Etoile (CH Pattedeau Etoile De Mer WWD, RN, CGN)

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As proud members of The Great Lakes Portuguese Water Dog Club and Chief Stewards of the Camp Lael - Lapeer, Michigan Water Trial we would like to thank all the participants for a very enjoyable and successful weekend. The Canadians made us proud with wonderful teams working beautifully with their dogs. Judge Alan Reisdorf was very kind, fair and supportive with a great sense of humour.

He had a way of taking the tension out of the air which made it so much more enjoyable for the handlers and their dogs. Betsy, Stan and Melissa worked tirelessly as usual creating a smooth and wonderfully run event and as always the food was delicious. Volunteers and helping hands were abundant from both sides of the border and we want to thank Team Canada again for all their help and assistance.

Kelby with her Versatility Award and owners Pat and Buck Vokes, with Judge Reisdorf on the left. Photo by Susan Vandenberg.

On a personal note, our Kelby girl turned ten earlier this year and on Sunday earned her tenth "ever changing" Versatility Award. Congratulations to all who trialed, you should be very proud of yourselves and most of all, your PWDs. Pat and Buck Vokes

Kelby qualifying for the Versatility Award. Photo by Susan Vandenberg.

Oscar and Lorie Crouch qualified both Saturday and Sunday, New Versatility Packages A & D respectively. Karen Matthews was Sub Steward.

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Sniffingacrossthecountry‌ From Snohomish, Washington Pacific Northwest Water Trial Judges Suzanne Malik (Saturday) and Greg Illchuk (Sunday) September 10 and 11, 2016 September 10 and 11 were fabulous Water Trial days in the Pacific Northwest! We had beautiful, late summer weather meaning sunshine and no rain, great dogs ... and wonderful people.

PNWPWDC PWDCC Qualifiers Saturday, September 10, 2016 Working Audrey Hawthorne and Raia, Can CH Armada's Lets Parti RI AGN PD JWD Ken Kongorski and Westley, Waterbaby Silver Dollar AX OAJ OF CWDX Courier Kathy Marshall and Moxsea, SWSeas Swift Current Moxsea CDX RE OAP OAJ NFP WWD MAC1 MAC2

PNWPWDC PWDCC Qualifiers Sunday, September 11, 2016 Working Audrey Hawthorne and Raia, Can CH Armada's Lets Parti RI AGN PD JWD Apprentice Stevie Viaene and Bandit, Lookout's Captain Lucky

Special thanks to Suzanne Malick, our judge on Saturday, and to Greg Illchuk, our provisional judge on Sunday. We

Junior Vickie Baker and Crew, CH Calypso's Northern Star

are happy you could join us.

We had a few qualifiers, many others very close, and new faces as well. PNWPWDC awards a Team Spirit Award each day for a team the judge selects as particularly exemplifying a great working relationship, qualifying or not. Our Saturday Team Spirit Award went to Perry Massner and Aaroo in Apprentice. On Sunday the Team Spirit Award went to Mary Masten and Nemo in Apprentice.

Kathleen Jose, Trial Secretary

Saturday Team Spirit award winners Perry Massner and Aaroo.

Audrey Hawthorne with Raia, who passed her WWD level both days.

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes Tuesday, May 25, 2016 8:00 p.m. EST Present Tracy Brown Jennifer Buyers Roslyn Eskind Deirdre Hall Sue Hopkins Michelle Jackson Sharon Lapstra Patti McDonald Pat Vokes Absent Andy Gamache Welcome Ammendment from the minutes of April 12, 2016.

PayPal balance should be $304.30 (not $334.30).

Motion to accept by Pat Vokes. Deirdre seconded the motion. Approved.

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 22,005.77 bank balance $ 621.50 outstanding cheques $ 21,384.27 register balance $ 110.00 catalogue & banquet registrations $ 511.24 paypal balance this week 39 inactive members 22 new members 32 puppy members 114 member’s year to date

Current Business Awards program was launched in the Waterlog and it looked great! Karen already has an application already. Roslyn is sending off the badge files and he will be creating a sample or two. Tracy will send out an e-blast regarding all of this as well.

Change in breed standard was sent to the Canadian Kennel Club. 94 club members were emailed, as of today 35 reply votes were submitted with 100% of them voting “No” to a change. Sharon has forwarded this information on to CKC and has not received any word back.

Membership Steering Committee This will be tabled to September.

Decision was made to hold our meeting times thirty minutes later to make it easier for everyone to attend.

New Business Discussion was brought up regarding members using our membership contact information once logged in. This is a breach of privacy to our members and we should possibly add some information on the m embership form or on the website.

Review Code of Ethics will be added to Agenda for next meeting.

Discussion regarding the Prime Minister’s purchase of a PWD was held.

Decision was made to prepare a letter to the CKC, indicating the clubs disappointment that CKC did not contact the National Breed club and the Prime Minister’s Office for comment.

Rescue Walk for rescue is ready to go. The event in Cambridge has been cancelled due to lack of participation. Roslyn will update the facebook page.

Decision was made to prepare a letter to the Prime Minister to bring attention to the PM on how poorly he or his staff researched how to select a PWD puppy from an ethical breeder.

Vida is in her new home and is doing good, starting to lose some weight which is good. We need to review the rescue form and change some of the wording. Would like the form to state that “If the dog comes from a non-member ke nnel, the board receives the right to not return the dog to the breeder”, also a request to add a “Minimum” rescue fee.

Discussion was held with possibly using rescue requests to assist member breeders in re-homing dogs that might be required. Roslyn confirmed that we already have a policy regarding this. All of these items to be reviewed in September.

Motion to adjourn by Sharon Lapstra. Tracy Brown seconded the motion. Approved.

Waterlog The first issue of the Waterlog under new editors was sent out. Everything looks great, next issue will focus on Rescue.

National Specialty All registrations are now live. Judges have confirmed flights. Trophies and Ribbons are in the process of being ordered.

We are disappointed with the lack of trophy donations being received, could be a sign of the times.

Ontario Club Over $2000.00 was received for the land and water camp. When expenses are deducted we should see a profit of approx. $1600.00.

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Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 8:00 p.m. EST Present Tracy Brown Roslyn Eskind Andy Gamache Deirdre Hall Sue Hopkins Michelle Jackson Sharon Lapstra Patti McDonald Pat Vokes Absent Jennifer Buyers Welcome Approval of the last minutes, no revisions required.

Motion by Deirdre Hall to accept the minutes as read. Sue Hopkins seconded the motion.

Approved.

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 22,181.91 bank balance $ 3,352.30 outstanding cheques $ 2,000.00 outstanding deposit $ 20,829.61 register balance $ 110.00 catalogue & banquet registrations $ 301.80 paypal balance this week 25 new members 55 puppy members 117 member’s year to date Walk for Rescue raised a total of $735.00 Frances Berman ($250.00) Michelle Jackson ( $385.00) Cathy Sockett ( $100.00) Specialty Income $ 2,090.00 $ 180.00 $ 70.00 $ 1,040.00

as of date Trophy sponsors Catalogue orders Catalogue ads Banquet

Rescue Walk for Rescue information posted with treasurer report. All has been quiet for the past few months.

Vida was spayed on June 30th.

Waterlog Last addition has gone out, a few corrections were made to the version catalogued on the website.

Next addition will most likely come out late September so items should be received by the end of August for submission.

National Specialty Water trial will be short on entries. 17 entries received and 35 were budgeted. This means the budget will be over by approximately $1400.00.

Some of the expenses have been reduced by using Specialty prizes instead of ordering separately.

Judges hotel and flights are booked and everything is running smoothly.

Entries for the Specialty are in and we have a total breed entry of 56, 45 in regular classes. Decent entry in the classes and a large entry in Veterans as well. Unofficial classes had nice entries. For performance events we have received entries in every category in Rally and Obedience from Novice through to Utility. 17 PWD’s entered in Rally and 10 in Obedience.

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Trophies have been received and everything is in full swing. Final order of ribbons were submitted today.

Banquet has been finalized and Catalogue is almost finalized.

Highlights of the PWDCC Board Minutes

Ontario Club The water trial has received 88 entries over 2 days.

47 dogs with 32 different handlers. Huge entries which means the trial will go from Friday afternoon through to Sunday. Lots of new people with lots of new interest which is promising.

Present Tracy Brown Jennifer Buyers Roslyn Eskind Andy Gamache Deirdre Hall Sue Hopkins Michelle Jackson Sharon Lapstra Patti McDonald Pat Vokes

Current Business Awards program - nothing to report.

Change in PWD breed standard was sent to the Canadian Kennel Club. Letter was received from CKC wishing to thank us for giving consideration, file was reviewed and committee decided not to implement any changes to the standard at this time. Letter will be posted in the Waterlog along with minutes. This item is now closed.

Letter to Trudeau We never did receive a response.

Facebook removed the post after two weeks. Sharon involved CKC in all the correspondence and they abruptly removed any correspondence from their website regar ding Trudeau’s puppy. We did receive a letter from the kennels listed in the letters, threatening to sue, we responded to the letter and cc’d CKC and PWDCA. The post was removed by Facebook and nothing more has been brought forward. 59,000 people viewed the post and it was shared 435 times. We have received several calls from people wanting to know the correct way to find a “good” breeder.

Sharon will do up a response to the members regarding the demand letter from lawyer We need to come up with stringent policies to be recognized on the PWDCC breeders list. We need to improve our Breeders Ethic code. This will be tabled to the next meeting for further discussion.

Membership Steering Committee This will be tabled to September.

New Business Complaint regarding current PWDCC Breeder: the complainant ha s now joined the club as a member and we need to address the complaint. A formal letter/email must be sent (which was) and now, a board hearing must be had, refer to bylaws for further clarification.

A committee must be sent and the complaint will be sent to Secretary to notify the individual. Sharon, Andy and Tracy will be on the committee. Will review further in August.

Rescue No report.

Waterlog New team is becoming a little smoother.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:00 p.m. EST

Next issue should be able to include Specialty and Water trials.

National Specialty Budget reconciliation is in process. Water trial figures were received and are an improvement from forecast. $900.00 loss was forecasted and actual loss was only $400.00. National looks to have more of a loss due to Banquet costs. National received positive feedback and was well attended. Lots of good volunteers and well run.

Ontario Club 42 participants are registered for the water trial.

Half day of Friday will be offered, with nobody being turned away. Charles White has agreed to work the additional day. Lots of new teams. No practice will be available.

Absent Patti McDonald Welcome Approval of the minutes from July 12, 2016 with revision of discussion of Prime Minister to be deleted.

Motion to accept the minutes with the amendment

by Pat Vokes, seconded by Michelle Jackson.

Treasurer’s Report Pat reported $ 20,674.75 $ 5,260.13 $ 15,414.62 $ 138.73 25 55 117

bank balance outstanding cheques register balance paypal balance this week new members puppy members member’s year to date

Walk for Rescue raised a total of $785.00 – Frances Berman ($250.00) Michelle Jackson ( $435.00) Cathy Sockett ( $100.00) Specialty Income $ 2,300.00 $ 210.00 $ 130.00 $ 2,110.80 $ 440.00 $ 935.00 $ 105.00

as of date: Trophy sponsors Catalogue orders Catalogue ads Conformation Entries Raffle Water Trial Entries Water Trial Donation

Current Business Awards program – nothing to report.

Complaint regarding a current PWDCC Breeder Tabled until next meeting.

Membership Steering Committee This will be tabled to September.

New Business Letter sent to CKC Board and Canadian Judges Association regarding breed standard and Judges education.

We would like to propose an online seminar to be available in both languages, that can be made available to judges. Danik has agreed to participate and help.

Breeders List We received feedback from several that people are wanting a breeders list once again.

An application/form should be available on PWDCC website, all health testing will be required to submit.

This is the only way to keep a breeders list going that has integrity.

Next meeting will be September 13th 8:00pm EST. Motion to adjourn by Sharon Lapstra. Sue Hopkins seconded the motion. Approved.

Specialty expenses as to date: $ 12,289.94 Total loss $ 4659.14 Historically Specialties are always a loss, and there may be more expenses.

Next meeting will be August 9, 8:00pm EST. Motion to adjourn by Sharon Lapstra. Tracy Brown seconded the motion. Approved.

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