Skywriter
Volume 2007, Issue 6
November/December 2007
SPECIAL NEEDS - 8 MONTH BLACK MALE
Babes in Skyland
Born: March 20, 2007
This charming little guy is very sweet, very cuddly and very
intelligent. Born prematurely with a deformed elbow, but
otherwise appears to be normal. Adapted to his condition and
plays like any other puppy. Raised in breeder's home with
young active children. Comes when called, loves to play with
his toys, with people and other dogs. Leash and potty trained.
Vet checked and has shots including Rabies. Willing to give this
special guy to the perfect home in exchange that they assume
the responsibility for his future care.
Both Parents OFA Hips/Elbows/Heart, CERF & Optigen
Gerri Kennedy-Youngblood 203-746-9432
snugharborlabs@sbcglobal.net
BREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS
www.jerseyskylandslrc.com/BreederReferral.htm
BABES ALREADY LANDED
6 YEAR OLD NEUTERED BLACK MALE
Retired Canadian Champion. Very loving, great companion
dog. Good with older children. Would like to be the only dog
for someone to love. Great for semi-retired person. OFA Hips
Good, OFA Elbows Normal, Eyes Optigen A. Current on shots.
3 MONTH OLD YELLOW MALE PUPPY
Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143
Born: August 29, 2007
Sire: Ocean Spray Moby Dick JH
OFA Hips Good, CERF 04/2006 Optigen Normal
Dam: Ancroft Skye's The Limit
OFA H-Good/EL-Normal, ACVO 11/06 Opt. Normal
windwoodkennels@aol.com
2 YEAR OLD YELLOW FEMALE
An exceptionally beautiful girl, Dolly will be a GREAT family
dog. She loves kids. She is OFA Elbows Normal, Eyes Clear and
Optigen Normal/Clear
Ann DeGraw 908-362-5514
ancroft@embarqmail.com
Laura Jennings 908-475-1798
pandemoniumLabs@yahoo.com
YELLOW FEMALE PUPPIES
Born: December 3, 2007
Sire: Ch. Brookberry's Perfect Impression
OFA Prelim H-Good/EL-Normal/Heart Echo Normal
ACVO Clear Feb. 2007 and Optigen A1
Dam: Can. Ch. Brookberry's Storm Story
OFA H-Good/EL-Normal, Heart Echo Normal
ACVO Clear Feb. 2007 and Optigen A1
Donna Forte 973-729-6211
Brookberry@embargmail.com
12 MONTH OLD YELLOW MALE PUPPY
Born: November 14, 2006
Raised in the breeder's home as a show prospect.
Sweet, happy, biddable, good with kids, good with
other dogs, housetrained. Current on all shots, ACVO
cleared at 8 weeks
Sire: Ch. Boradors By George
OFA H-Good/EL-Normal/Heart Clear, CERF’06 Opt. A1
Dam: Ch. Muirwoods Sahara Dunes
OFA H-Good/EL-Normal, CERF’06 Optigen A1
YELLOW PUPPIES
Born: November 14, 2007
Sire: Ch. Brookberry's Perfect Impression
OFA Prelim H-Good/EL-Normal/Heart Echo Normal
ACVO Clear Feb. 2007 and Optigen A1
Dam: Cedar Creeks Glamour Girl
OFA H-Excellent/EL-Normal/Heart Echo Normal
CERF Feb. 2007 and Optigen B1
Sherri Mattheis 908-689-5865
cedarcreeklabs@comcast.net
Laurie Muirhead 973-857-9699
themuirheads@comcast.net
BLACK MALE PUPPY
Born: November 28, 2007
Sire: Hedgelawn's Doc Holiday
OFA Prelim H-Good/EL-Normal, CERF Feb. 2007
Dam: Ch. Woodhull's Frankly My Dear
OFA H-Good/EL-Normal/Heart/Thyroid, CERF 08/07
The breeders listed in our referral service are members in good
standing of JSLRC, but under NO circumstance does JSLRC
guarantee the services of said members. The buyer should review
all contracts direc+tly with the breeder.
Corey Anger 631-821-4098
Corey@WoodhullLabs.com
Full members, eligible for additional benefits, wishing to list a litter in
the club newsletter and on the website must do so in writing ON THE
CLUB FORM. Please send info to: Laura Dedering - JSLRC Breeder
Referrals by email: jslrcinc@epix.net
by mail: 98 Ramblewood Dr. Bangor, PA 18013-5601
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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
JSLRC Officers and Board:
I would like to take this time to wish
everyone a very happy holiday and for a
happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!
President: Sharon Celentano
Vice Pres: Karen Lolli
By Eleanor Palmieri
Secretary: Donna Sevchuk
190 Asbury Anderson Rd
Asbury, NJ 08802
(908) 537-7041
No new members to report this
month.
Treasurer: Laura Dedering
~
Directors:
1 Year - Ann DeGraw
2007-2008
2 Year - Laura Muirhead 2007-2009
2 Year - Donna Forte
2007-2009
Newsletter Staff:
Newsletter Editor and Publisher:
Leslie Plank
Smithtown, NY
631-724-7593
forestwood@dellmail.com
Contributing Editors
and Publishers:
Committee Chairs are reminded to
contact new members and get them
involved in JSLRC activities.
Anyone interested in becoming a
member of JSLRC can contact our
Membership Chair for procedures
and a membership packet.
Call or write to
Eleanor Palmieri JSLRC Membership Chair
252-728-0755
EPALMIERI@ec.rr.com
Gerri Kennedy-Youngblood
New Fairfield, CT
203-746-9432
Snugharbor@gowebway.com
I do not think they need to be self reflective
about anything as they are a gift to us
imperfect humans from God, and we are
the ones who need to learn from them.
Dogs live in the moment; they neither dwell
on the past nor worry about the future.
They are totally absorbed in each and
every moment and live it as though it was
the most important moment of their lives.
They do not hold grudges but forgive our
failings towards them unconditionally. And
because they love us so much they try
within the best of their ability to please us,
even though most of the time what we want
them to do makes absolutely no sense at
all to them. But they do not question, but
have total faith that we know best.
I truly believe that dogs are the closest
creatures to embody what God means
when He talks of unconditional love. And of
all the dogs, I believe that our beloved
Labradors come the closest to that ideal.
Lisa Grasso
Merrick, NY
516-456-9400
lisag22@optonline.net
Laura Dedering
Bangor, PA
610-599-7767
LauraDedering@epix.net
SKYWRITER is a publication of the Jersey
Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, Inc.
published six times a year with deadlines on the
15th of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec.
Contributions in the form of articles, news
comments, wins, litter, and other items of
interest to the membership are encouraged.
Opinions expressed are those of the individual
authors and not those of the JSLRC either in
whole or in part. The Editor reserves the right
to edit materials in the interest of space, literary
clarity, good taste or timeliness. All deadlines
will be strictly enforced. Subscriptions are
available to non-members for $12.00 per year
from JSLRC, through the Publisher.
It is at this time of year that we often
become self reflective as we think of the
year that has gone by, our resolutions for
the upcoming year and our family. Just by
the fact that you are reading this means
that your family does not only include the 2
legged human kind, but also the 4 legged
canine kind and I often reflect on them as
well. What would they be self reflective
about?
Table Of Contents
Editor’s Message Canine Learning Exp.
Winter Health Clinic
Looking For Mr. Good
Developing a Line
2008 Specialties
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So for the New Year, let us make a
resolution to be more like our dogs. Do not
stay focused on the past, nor become
obsessed about the future, but try to reveal
in and see the good in today. Do not let
other people’s actions or words drag you
down but forgive them and move on. Have
complete trust in the people you love and
do not forget to let them know how much
you love them. And make sure you hug
your wonderful dogs each day and accept
their wet kisses with all the pure love that
they are given.
May you all be blessed with a wonderful
New Year!
Leslie Plank
Brookberry's Charming Addition
Bald Eagle KC – WB/BOW/BOS
Back Mountain KC – WB/BOW/BOS
Breeders/Owners: Donna Forte &
Stephanie Forte
Stars of the Sky
Cole Pop’s Thyme Is On My Side
Central Ohio LRC – 1st BBE
Delaware Ohio KC (1) – 1st BBE
Delaware Ohio KC (2)– 3rd BBE
Raleigh Durham LRC (1)– 1st BBE
Raleigh Druham LRC (2) – 3rd BBE
Owners: Becky Poppiti and Karen Day
Cole Pop’s Perfect Thyming
Central Ohio LRC – 1st Ambred Blk
Delaware Ohio KC (1) – 1st Ambred
Delaware Ohio KC (2)– 1st Ambred
Raleigh Durham LRC (1)– 1st Ambred
Raleigh Druham LRC (2) – 1st Ambred
Owners: Becky Poppiti and Karen Day
Cedar Creeks All That Jazz
Bronx County KC – RWB
Palisades KC – WB/BOS
Breeder/Owner/Handler: Sherri
Mattheis
Brookberry’s Perfect Impression
Mid-Jersey LRC 1 - 2nd BBE AOAC
Mid-Jersey LRC 2 - WD & JAM
4pt Major!
South Jersey KC- WD,BOW
NEW AKC CHAMPION!
(All points from the BBE class)
Back Mountain KC 1 - BOB
Back Mountain KC 2 - BOB
Breeders/Owners: Donna Forte,
Kathryn Mines, Stephanie Forte
Cedarcreek Brookberry Mahogany
Storm
South Jersey KC – RWB
Bronx KC - WB
Breeders: Sherri Mattheis & Tyler
Mattheis
Owners: Sherri Mattheis, Stephanie
Forte & Donna Forte
Canine Learning
Experience
Submitted by Sherri Mattheis, Chair
JSLRC will be participating at Lehigh
Valley Kennel Clubs Canine Learning
Experience. This year it will be held on
Saturday January 26, 2008 at Ag Hall,
Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown, PA.
New this year, Lehigh Valley KC has
created a theme for the breed specific
booths which is Through the Ages /
Start to Finish. A big thank you to all
the members who have volunteered to
man the booth that day.
Winter Health Clinic
A Letter to Santa from a
Conformation Exhibitor:
Dear Santa,
Here's a Christmas wish to make my Christmas glow,
All I'd like for Christmas is simply Best in Show.
If that's too much, dear Santa, then my heart would
loop-de-loop,
If you'd see fit to give me a placing in the Group.
In fact I'd be quite satisfied, and not show too much
greed,
If you'd be kind and generous, and give me Best of
Breed.
Dear Santa, I'd be merry, and really feel quite rich
If you'd arrange a gift for me of Winners Dog or
Bitch.
But I'd be joyful, Santa, and I'd dance the Highland
Fling
If Pup would just be happy and BEHAVE right in the
ring!!!
Happy Holiday to all.......
(author unknown)
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The Winter Health Clinic is scheduled
for February 3, 2008 at Blairstown
Animal Hospital in Blairstown NJ. The
event flyer will be posted on the club's
website shortly. Hours will be from
9:00 till 2:00, we can use volunteers,
please contact Donna Forte (973-7296211 or brookberry@embarqmail.com)
if you're interested in helping.
The following articles are from the AKC’s Breeder Newsletter. If you have not already signed up to
receive it, it is a very good resource. To sign up to receive the newsletter, go to:
http://cs.silverpop.com/akc/preferences/index.sp
From the summer 2007 edition:
Looking for Mr. Good Dog
Weimaraner breeder Judy Colan discusses the art and
science of selecting a stud dog.
A dog is capable of producing hundreds of puppies, but a
bitch is limited in the number of puppies she can produce.
Choosing the right stud dog is of the utmost importance
and can make or break a breeding program.
any breed the one thing most will say is the biggest
problem in their breed is shoulders.
Why are shoulders such a problem? There are several
parts that make up a shoulder:
Length ratio of scapula to humerus, angle of scapula and
humerus, set-on of shoulder. If one is not correct, the
shoulder is incorrect.
Accentuate the Positive
Making the right choice is based on your ability to study
and evaluate dogs and bitches of your breed. First,
honestly evaluate your bitch. Where would you change
her? Once you have determined where you need to
improve her, go out and look at all the dogs and bitches in
the ring.
The easy things to fix are rears, tail-sets, toplines, and
heads.
The Producers
You must have a plan if you are going to be a successful
breeder. You have to know the dogs that are behind your
dogs and know what they have produced. You have to
focus on a line you admire.
Look for those who have what you want to improve. If
several of these have the same sire, that is the dog to
consider. This dog is prepotent for producing that attribute.
Another consideration is evaluating the pedigree. Does the
pedigree of the dog you are considering “click” with yours?
Look at similar breedings, pedigree-wise, to see if quality
puppies resulted from these breedings. It has been my
experience that linebreedings have produced not only
quality puppies but puppies that can produce.
My breed has a Bench Register of Merit. If you study the
BROM, you will find that some dogs produce dogs that
produce and other dogs produce bitches that produce. Do
your homework and study your breed. These tools will lead
you to success as a breeder.
One of the hardest issues to face is that your bitch is not a
good producer. You can have two litter-sisters that are both
exceptional examples of the breed. One may be a good
producer and the other may not.
From the fall 2007 edition:
Developing a Family of Dogs
Whether it is evaluating puppies or evaluating a stud dog, I
like to focus on the positives, not the negatives. There are
a good many cynics out there who love to blame everything
on the stud dog. If you listen to knowledgeable and
successful breeders, you are headed in the right direction.
Quick and Not-So-Quick Fixes
I was very fortunate to have as a mentor Dorothy
Remensnyder, of Shadowmar Kennels. My foundation
bitch was from Dorothy, and many a night and weekend
were spent discussing the breed and the dogs that came
before my time. One statement that Dorothy made that has
stuck in my mind was, “If you see a dog you like, breed to
the dog who produced that dog.”
By Joseph Vergnetti, as compiled by Arliss Paddock
Joseph D. Vergnetti is the top champion-producing Poodle
breeder of all time. He has bred all three varieties for more
than 30 years, but is best known for his distinctive Dassin
line of Miniatures and Standards. He was named 2003
AKC Non-Sporting Group Breeder of the Year and is the
Dogs in Review Outstanding Breeder of the Year for 2007.
Breeding dogs must be a passion. A love of dogs, and of
the companionship of dogs, must be strong for one to strive
toward being a true breeder—to want to create something
that tells everyone, “This is my interpretation of what a dog
of this breed should look like.”
Another issue to be aware of is what is easy to fix in one
generation and what is not. I think if you talk to breeders of
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size is getting out of control. This is a standard sized dog—
meaning not big, not a giant! We must try and keep this, and not
get to the outer limits.
But before beginning toward the goal of breeding your ideal
specimen, you must learn all you can. Seek out as many excellent
dogs as you can, and become attuned to the finer nuances of the
breed. You must see outstanding animals that will leave a lasting
imprint in your mind of ideal beauty and balance. You must have
a picture in your mind of what is beautiful.
Breeding Strategies
In starting out, the challenge can be keeping your line balanced
and healthy. There is a lot of trial-and-error involved. You won’t
always get what you want or expect from a breeding. You must be
willing to regroup, and try again! Sometimes it’s best to look
beyond, to the next generation. Maybe what you are striving for
will be there. Breeding into different lines, continually seeking new
stud dogs, is not the way. This involves too many families, and
you’ll never have what you can call your own family of dogs.
Linebreed, for the most part; it is the way to keep a type. But
whatever the breeding approach, you must take into consideration
the dominant traits of each potential sire and dam. Your brain
must be like a computer, integrating all of the knowledge you
possess about each animal. After a while, you seem to
instinctively know who is strong for which traits, and which stud
dog is best suited for which dam.
As a teenager I apprenticed at Mary Johnston’s Marydane kennel
of Great Danes, and there I encountered the first dogs that would
give me a permanent impression of that sort. Seeing their
elegance and body type cultivated what I look for in a Poodle. I
owned and bred Danes of that line for many years, and I
remember how similar in style and quality they were to one
another. Mary would always say that her dogs all looked alike! I
have kept her words in mind ever since, to remember the
importance of the fine-tuning of traits that keeps our Dassin
Poodles looking alike. Preserving a consistent type over the years
is an exciting challenge.
As a teenager I also worked with Wendell Sammett and the
beautiful Ale Kai Poodles, and saw more gorgeous dogs that left
their imprint in my mind. Later I saw my very first Dassin dogs of
Bud Dickey’s, and I knew this was the type for me. So, it felt
natural to me to eventually mix and match these dogs.
It is important to recognize when you might benefit from an
outcross breeding. I remember an outcross that Mary Johnston
did once that resulted in an excellent litter. She took the best male
from this and used him on her linebred bitches, and consistently
got what she wanted. That is exactly what we have done at
Dassin. We have bred a family of dogs for almost 40 years and
have used only two outside stud dogs! We bred to our first
outcross, Ch. Eaton Affirmed, in such a way that eventually he
was on both sides of the pedigree. We kept brothers and sisters
from the breedings, and the result was a very strong family of
dogs that brought in the best traits from both families. Then, 15
years later, I bred Ch. Ale Kai Mikimoto on Fifth into our family of
dogs. The second I laid eyes on him, I knew he was right for us. I
feel that we have had the best of all things from that combination;
crossing him with our Dassin bitches seems to always bring out
the best. We have bred six bitches to him. Although not a linebred
dog himself, Miki was dominant for his outstanding traits when
bred to our bitches, consistently producing a beautiful type. We
are in the second generation now, and they are what we want.
Starting a Line
How can one begin developing a family of dogs? Ideally, one
should start with two quality bitches to breed from. If possible, run
on several pups from each litter. We have always done this,
usually keeping at least two sisters, and sometimes two brothers
as well. Seeing them grow and develop helps you know what
you’re going to get when you breed them later on.
It’s difficult today for most people to keep a large number of dogs,
and puppies don’t always turn out as expected. Thus, for many
breeders, the odds are against their always retaining the best
ones. Keeping several offspring from each litter is a tremendous
undertaking—especially in our case, as we breed all three
varieties of Poodle.
Properly caring for so many dogs requires a great commitment of
staff, kennel space, and time. But it’s a very valuable approach.
The larger breeding pool allows you to carefully blend different
types and pedigrees within the line for optimum quality. It also
helps in the delicate balancing of faults and positive traits; siblings
generally produce differently, with some more dominant in certain
traits than others. The variety of dogs and bitches available allows
the breeder to select the mate that is just right for each.
If you’re lucky, you will get that perfect blend from a stud dog.
When you outcross, look for a male from a line of distinct type.
What traits are strong in his family? What is he dominant for; what
does he produce consistently in his progeny? To be useful to you,
he must be strong in traits your line needs. Seeing many dogs of
your own breed, all the time, helps you to keep your eye keen in
this regard.
Our kennel situation is wonderful. The puppies are out where they
can be seen as we walk to and from the house or go about kennel
chores. I love doing the day-to-day chores! Watching the dogs
while they’re on their own is a high for me. It’s a chance to see
each one as a “total package,” especially the puppies. You see
the ones that have the presence and coordination of a ballet
dancer—those are the ones you keep, and hopefully they have
the gorgeous head and expression that you want. The total
package is always the most important thing, but the head is
crucial in setting the look that defines your family of dogs. We look
for each of our studs and foundation bitches to have a beautiful,
finely sculpted head.
For the Love of Dogs
All in all, I think we have bred a similar type in all three Poodle
varieties. Trying to achieve this has been great fun. It all comes
down to a passion for animals, and for their beauty and
companionship. This is what continually feeds your creative eye
as a breeder, and your vision of the ideal of your breed. Since I
was a child, I’d dreamed of a lifetime involvement with dogs.
When I got my first Poodle at age 9, it paved the way for my entire
future. People may wonder at all the work involved with what I do,
but having bred a beautiful dog always makes me feel like a
million bucks. I love living with dogs, and communicating with
them.
Keeping a balance of the total package and developing a family to
build upon are the goals. But staying with moderation is hard
when exaggeration is more eye-catching and easier to achieve. In
breeding dogs one must stick to one’s convictions, and not be
swayed by fads or excessiveness. It isn’t easy. Each breed has its
own trends toward extremes. In Standard Poodles, for example,
Breeding dogs is, more than anything else, an extension of that
love.
To see other past articles, go to:
http://www.akc.org/breeders/breeder_newsletter.cfm
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Dogs & Intersex - Michael Woods
Bitches & Non-regular - Jackie Hodge (Naiken)
Sweeps - Dan Clark (Everwood)
Juniors - Betsy Horn Humer
Obedience & Rally- Barry Roland & Betsy HornHumer
2008 Specialty Show Calendar
January - June
Piedmont Labrador Retriever Club - Show 2
February 10, 2008
Show Location: Piedmont Kennel Club Show Place Charlotte, NC
Show Secretary: Libby Floweree (704)782-5706
makasi@webtv.net
Website: piedmontlabclub.com
Judges
Dogs & Intersex - Jackie Hodge (Naiken)
Bitches & Non-regular - Michael Woods
Sweeps - Linda Bednarski (Tullamore)
Obedience - Betsy Horn Humer
January 2008
Papago Labrador Retriever Club **
January 11, 2008
Show Location: Empty Acres Equestrian Park,
Buckeye, AZ
Show Secretary: Nancy Wilson, (480) 949-5389
Website: http://www.dntcole.com/plrc/
Judges
Conformation - Winnie Limbourne (Wingmaster)
Sweeps - Lisa Benecke (Snowberry)
Obedience & Rally - Dorin Ladd, Lynn Eggers, Cathy
Dutra
San Diego Labrador Retriever Club - Show 1
February 16, 2008
Show Location: Del Mar Horsepark - Rancho Santa
Fe, CA
Show Secretary: Sharon Licciardi, (661) 273-1240
email: motherhen@pacbell.net
Website: www.sdlrc.com
Judges
Conformation Dogs- Marion Lyons (Chocorua)
Conformation Bitches - Pauline Mortier (Lubberline)
Sweeps - Robert Margolis
Obedience - Nancy Craig & Curtis Cunningham
Rally - Laurie Aggas
Coastal South Carolina Labrador Retriever
Club
Charleston Kennel Club - Supported Entry #1
January 26, 2008
Show Location: County Fairgrounds - Ladson, SC
Superintendent: MBF, http://www.infodog.com/
Website: www.csclrc.com
Judges
Conformation - Barbara Gilchrist (Blackthorn)
Sweeps - Mike Hamilton (Blackwing)
Coastal South Carolina Labrador Retriever
Club
San Diego Labrador Retriever Club - Show 2
February 17, 2008
Show Location: Del Mar Horsepark - Rancho Santa
Fe, CA
Show Secretary: Sharon Licciardi, (661) 273-1240
email: motherhen@pacbell.net
Website: www.sdlrc.com
Judges
Conformation Bitches- Pauline Mortier (Lubberline)
Conformation Dogs - Marion Lyons (Chocorua)
Sweeps - Judy Davis (Decoy)
Obedience - Nancy Craig & Curtis Cunningham
Rally - Vita Allison
Jr. Showmanship - Nancy Talbott (Belgold)
Charleston Kennel Club - Supported Entry #2
January 27, 2008
Show Location: County Fairgrounds - Ladson, SC
Superintendent: MBF, http://www.infodog.com/
Website: www.csclrc.com
Judges
Conformation - Betty Graham (Graemoor)
Sweeps - Lenore Hamilton (Blackwing)
Hawaii Labrador Retriever Club
January , 2008 - entry limited to 200 dogs
Show Location: Thomas Square - Honolulu, HI
Show Secretary: Bobbie Steer (808)261-8096
Website: www.labclubofhawaii.com
Judges
Conformation - Kathleen Patterson
Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club Show 1
February 23, 2008
Show Location: Willis Park Equestrian Center Alpharetta, GA
Show Secretary: Bob Peters Dog Show,
http://www.bpdsonline.com/
Website: www.galrc.org
Judges
Conformation Bitches- Diana Becket (Kimvalley)
Conformation Dogs & Intersex - Judy Chambers
(Ghostone)
February
Piedmont Labrador Retriever Club - Show 1
February 9, 2008
Show Location: Piedmont Kennel Club Show Place Charlotte, NC
Show Secretary: Libby Floweree (704)782-5706
makasi@webtv.net
Website: piedmontlabclub.com
Judges
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Sweeps - Judy Lynch (Raintree)
Obedience - none offered
San Joaquin Labrador Retriever Club - Show 2
March 16, 2008
Show Location: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Turlock, CA
Show Secretary: Sharon Licciardi, (661) 273-1240
Website: www.shadowbrooklabs.com/sjvlrc.html
Judges
Conformation - Trish Parrott
Sweeps - Colleen Kincaid (Elhid)
Obedience - None offered
Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club Show 2
February 24, 2008
Show Location: Willis Park Equestrian Center Alpharetta, GA
Show Secretary: Bob Peters Dog Show,
http://www.bpdsonline.com/
Website: www.galrc.org
Judges
Conformation Bitches- Judy Chambers (Ghostone)
Conformation Dogs & Intersex - Diana Becket
(Kimvalley)
Sweeps - Kate Perry (Hawksmoor)
Obedience - none offered
Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club Supported Entry
New Brunswick Kennel Club
March 22, 2008
Show Secretary: MB-F
Judges
Conformation - Sally Bell
Sweeps - None offered
Badger Labrador Retriever Club - 1st Specialty
Show, followed by 2 all breed shows
February 29, 2008
Show Location: Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
Show Secretary: Roy Jones Dog Shows,
www.royjonesdogshows.com
Website:
Judges
Conformation - James R. White
Sweeps - Judy Berg (Touchstone)
Obedience - none offered
New Brunswick Kennel Club
March 23, 2008
Show Secretary: MB-F
Judges
Conformation - Jean-Louis Blais (Chablais)
Sweeps - Cam Adams
High Desert Labrador Retriever Club - B/OB
Match & Rally
March 00, 2008
http://www.hdlrc.com/07-match.html
Judges
Conformation Junior Showmanship Obedience & Rally -
March
South Florida Labrador Retriever Club**
March 7, 2008
Show Location: South Florida Fairgrounds - West
Palm Beach, FL
Superintendent: MBF, http://www.infodog.com/
Website: www.sflrc.org
Judges
Conformation - Manolo Queijeiro (Queijeiro)
Sweeps - Linda Schiele (Linray)
Obedience & Rally (All breed) - offered by
Everglades Golden Ret. Club
Rally (all-breed) Jr. Showmanship - None offered
Palm Beach County Dog Fancier Club, March 8th
and 9th, 2008 - 2 all-breed shows
April
Dallas - Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Club Show 1
April 4, 2008
Show Location: Denton County Fairgrounds Denton, TX
Show Superintendent: Bob Peters Dog Show,
http://www.bpdsonline.com/
Website: http://www.dfwlrc.org/
Judges
Conformation - Kirsi Luomanen (Tweedledum)
Sweeps - Dennis Emken
All Sporting Obedience - Linda Scanlon
All Sporting Rally -
San Joaquin Labrador Retriever Club - Show 1
March 15, 2008
Show Location: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Turlock, CA
Show Secretary: Sharon Licciardi, (661) 273-1240
Website: www.shadowbrooklabs.com/sjvlrc.html
Judges
Conformation - Jean-Louis Blais (Chablais)
Sweeps - Kimberly Silva (Shadowbrook)
Obedience - None offered
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Dallas - Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Club Show 2
April 5, 2008
Show Location: Denton County Fairgrounds Denton, TX
Show Superintendent: Bob Peters Dog Show,
http://www.bpdsonline.com/
Website: http://www.dfwlrc.org/
Judges
Conformation - Beth Sweigert
Sweeps - Anu Honkapirtti (Mallorns)
Obedience & Juniors- Jerry Holman
Southern California Labrador Retriever Club
Show 1
April 25, 2008
Show Location: Featherly Regional Park, Anaheim,
CA
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw (323)727-0136
http://www.jbradshaw.com/
Website: www.lrcsocal.org
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs - Pat Lanctot
Conformation Bitches - Betty Graham
Sweeps - Wendy Huttner (Ridgeway)
Obedience - Cathy Dutra
Rally - Shirley Indellicato
Jr. Showmanship -
Labrador Retriever Club of The Potomac
April 9-11, 2008
Show Location: The Holiday Inn Conference Center at
Francis Scott Key Mall - Frederick, MD
Superintendent: MBF, http://www.infodog.com/
Website: http://www.lrcp.com/
Judges
Intersex - Connie Barton
Dogs - Siv Sandoe (Eye Catching)
Bitches - Jan Roger Sauge (Mambrino)
Sweeps (Dogs) - Carla Hyndman (Saltmeadow)
Sweeps (Bitches) - Nancy Chargo (Banner)
Jr. Showmanship - Laurie Doumaux
Obedience - Thursday: Phyllis Broderick & Friday:
James Winn
Rally Obedience (50 dog limit) - Phyllis Broderick
Southern California Labrador Retriever Club Show 2
April 26, 2008
Show Location: Featherly Regional Park, Anaheim,
CA
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw (323)727-0136
http://www.jbradshaw.com/
Website: www.lrcsocal.org
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs - Betty Graham
Conformation Bitches - Pat Lanctot
Sweeps - Julie Sturman (Ambridge)
Obedience - Shirley Indellicato
Rally - Cathy Dutra
Jr. Showmanship - Leita Estes
Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club - Show 1
April 19, 2008
Show Location: Vigo County Fairgrounds - Terre
Haute, IN
Show Secretary: Roy Jones,
www.royjonesdogshows.com
Website: http://www.hlrcinc.com/
Judges
Dogs & Intersex Bitches Sweeps - Mary Roseberry (Rozzay)
Obedience - None offered
May
Labrador Retriever Club of Albuquerque
May 9, 2008
Show Location: New Mexico State Fairgrounds Albuquerque, NM
Show Superintendent: Onofrio (405)427-8181
http://www.onofrio.com/
Website: www.nmretrievers.org/lrca/
Judges
Conformation - Paula Nykiel
Sweeps - Janice Leonard
Obedience - none offered
Jr. Showmanship -
Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club - Show 2
April 20, 2008
Show Location: Vigo County Fairgrounds - Terre
Haute, IN
Show Secretary: Roy Jones,
www.royjonesdogshows.com
Website: http://www.hlrcinc.com/
Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club - Show 1
May 9, 2008
Show Location: Hughes Conference Center Hamilton, OH
Show Secretary: Marti Couch (859)586-6071
Website: http://www.mvlrc.org/
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs - Diane Jones
Conformation Bitches - Linda McGillivray (Antonine)
Sweeps - Christine Tye
Obedience & Rally Jr. Showmanship - None offered
Judges
Dogs & IntersexBitches Sweeps - Barbara Holl (Hollidaze)
Obedience - None offered
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Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club - Show 2
May 10, 2008
Show Location: Hughes Conference Center Hamilton, OH
Show Secretary: Marti Couch (859)586-6071
Website: http://www.mvlrc.org/
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs - Linda McGillivray
(Antonine)
Conformation Bitches - Diane Jones
Sweeps - Leslie Williams
Obedience - Catherine Thompson
Rally (all-breed) - None offered
Jr. Showmanship - None offered
Greater Boston Labrador Retriever Club Show 2 **
June 13, 2008
Show Location: Middlesex Co. Fairgrounds Westford, MA
Show Superintendent: MBF
http://www.infodog.com/
Website: www.lrcgb.org
Judges
Conformation Dogs & Intersex Conformation Bitches & Non-regular Sweeps Obedience Jr. Showmanship –
Labrador Retriever Club of Pioneer Valley - **
May 9, 2008
Show Location: Westfield Fairgrounds - Westfield,
MA
Superintendent: MB-F, www.infodog.com
Website: http://www.lrcpv.org/
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs Conformation Bitches Sweeps - Julie Jussaume (Maritime)
Obedience Jr. Showmanship -
Winnebago Labrador Retriever Club Specialty
& Agility Trial
June 00, 2008 (Agility on Friday, June 15th, and Specialty,
Rally, & Obedience on Saturday, June 16th)
Show Location: Telfer Sports Arena - Beloit, WI
Show Secretary: Anne Kaszak (219)696-4721
Website: www.winnebagolrc.com
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs Conformation Bitches & Non-regular Sweeps Obedience - Kathy Pischke - Novice A, Utility A/B,
Rally
Obedience - Michael Carlucci - Novice B, Open A/B
Jr. Showmanship - None offered
Labrador Retriever Club of Pioneer Valley - **
May 10, 2008
Show Location: Westfield Fairgrounds - Westfield,
MA
Superintendent: MB-F, www.infodog.com
Website: http://www.lrcpv.org/
Judges
Intersex & Conformation Dogs Conformation Bitches Sweeps - Faith Hyndman (Buckstone)
Obedience Jr. Showmanship -
Greater Pittsburgh Labrador Retriever Club **
June 00, 2008
Show Location: Coopers Lake Campground,
Slippery Rock, PA
Show Superintendent:
Website: http://www.gplrc.com
Judges
Conformation Dogs & IntersexConformation BitchesSweeps Obedience Rally Jr. Showmanship - none offered
June
Greater Boston Labrador Retriever Club Show 1 **
June 12, 2008
Show Location: Middlesex Co. Fairgrounds Westford, MA
Show Superintendent: Jim Rau,
www.jimraudogshows.com
Website: www.lrcgb.org
Judges
Conformation Dogs & Intersex Conformation Bitches, Veteran & Non-regular Sweeps Obedience Rally -
Greater Pittsburgh Labrador Retriever Club
**
June 00, 2008
Show Location: Coopers Lake Campground,
Slippery Rock, PA
Show Superintendent:
Website: http://www.gplrc.com
Judges
Conformation Dogs & IntersexConformation BitchesSweeps Obedience - none offered
Jr. Showmanship - none offered
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Jersey Skylands Labrador
Retriever Club Newsletter
Leslie Plank
Editor/Publisher
15 Thrush Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
JSLRC Upcoming Events
Jan, 30, 2008
Feb. 3, 2008
Feb. 7, 2008
Board meeting:
General meeting:
Agenda: TBA
All Breed Health Clinic – flyer coming soon!
Blairstown Animal Hospital
FMI: Donna Forte 973 729-6211
JSLRC Supported Entry
Big Apple Sporting Society
Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ
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