OTTER TALES
NOVEMBER 2007
QUOTE FOR DOG LOVERS
MEETING NOTICE
NOVEMBER 12, 2007
“Dogs lead a nice life.
The WLRC November meeting
will be held at the
Olive Garden Restaurant
6367 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Phone: (815) 399-3176
Board Meeting:
General Meeting:
You never see a dog
with a wristwatch.”
- George Carlin
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
OPEN MEETING
GUESTS WELCOME
DIRECTIONS:
In This Issue …
Exit I-90 at State Street. Go west on State
Street. The Olive Garden is on the south
side of State Street in a strip of stores.
(Look for Office Max and Marshall).
Otter Tales
WLRC Dues Notice
Something to Howl About
Litter Box
Standardized Rules
Of Show Ring Times
Long Haired Gene
In Labradors
TVD Research Funding Project
Upcoming Events
Specialty Results
November, 2007
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DUES NOTICE
The dues are to be paid by January 1,
2008. Members who have not paid their
dues cannot vote until they are paid. Any
members who have not paid their dues by
April 1, 2008 will have their membership
cancelled.
Amount:
Husband/Wife
Single Member
$50
$40
$5 may be subtracted from your dues for
each activity that you have participated
in. The following is the list of activities:
FOR SALE
Indoor/outdoor kennels by
Mason Kennels and 3 heavy duty
quality line kennels that are also
indoor/outdoor. The kennels are
in great shape. Inside runs are
4 x 5 and outside are 12 x 5.
Please contact Vic Zander at
(608) 798-4145
or (608) 843-5906
Email: rumbridg@chorus.net
1. Worked Thursday at the Specialty
2. Worked Friday at the Specialty
3. Worked Saturday at the Specialty
4. Made a Trophy Donation for the
Specialty
5. Worked at the Working Certificate
6. Worked Friday at the Hunt Test
7. Worked Saturday at the Hunt Test
Up to $25 may be subtracted from the
dues for husband/wife members and up
to $20 for single members.
Please send payment to:
Editors Note:
Please address all articles,
announcements, suggestions, etc. to:
Peg Schuenemann
42 Hawthorne Lane
Fox Lake, IL 60020
pschue@sbcglobal.net
Wendy Schanck
15211 LaPorte
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Or email sweetwaterlab@hotmail.com
Deadline is the 20th of each month.
Thank You
Otter Tales
November, 2007
Page 2
Rush Lake’s Licorice Whips
NA, NAJ, JH
Something to
Howl About!
Dunn’s Marsh Encore Performance
JH, TD, RA, OA, OAJ, WC
“Cori” earned her CD and finished the
requirements for the VCD I title on
September 22 at the Shawnee Mission LRC
Specialty in Lawrence, KS (only 6 Labs earned
a VCD I title last year according
to the Lab Club’s yearbook).
Owner: Deb Hamele
Hoffmann’s Little Black Dress
“Frenchie” won RWB on September 22
and WB on September 23 at the
Sheboygan KC show for 2 points.
Breeder/Owner: Ruth Hoffmann
Charm’s Dancing In The Wind
WB/BW/BOB and Best Puppy from
the 9-12 month puppy class at the
Rockport-Freeport show on September 29.
Breeder/Owner: Charlene & Jerome Moser
“Whips” finished her Junior Hunter on
September 1 at Madison and also qualified on
September 8 at the WLRC Hunt Test.
Breeder/Owner: Cindy Nauer
Honorbright Fast Jet Sputnik
“Nik” was BOB & BOW at the
Tri-City KC show on August 31.
Owned, shown and loved by Linda Brown.
Cedar Springs Fast Jet Sky Dancer
“Sky” was 4th in the 9-12 month puppy class at
the Shawnee Mission Specialty on September
22. Also, “Sky” was 3rd in the 9-12 month
Sweeps and 4th in the 9-12 month class at the
Shawnee Mission Specialty on September 23.
Owned, shown and loved by Linda Brown.
LITTER BOX
THE LISTED BREEDERS ARE MEMBERS IN
GOOD STANDING OF WLRC, BUT IN NO
CIRCUMSTANCES DOES WLRC GUARANTEE
THE SERVICES OF SAID MEMBERS.
BUYERS SHOULD REVIEW ANY
CONTRACTS AND/OR GUARANTEES WITH
THE BREEDER.
Charm’s Cameo Appearance by CJ
RWB from the 6-9 month puppy class
at the Mason City show on October 14.
Breeder/Owner: Charlene & Jerome Moser
She was shown by granddaughter
Brittany Murphy.
Cedar Springs Donigal Tweed
WD/BOW at the Rockford-Freeport
KC show on September 30.
Breeder/Owner: Mary Herburger
Otter Tales
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
November, 2007
Special Occasion
Diane Wehrheim
(262) 594-3219
October 21
Black & Yellow
Page 3
Sire:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Special Occasion First
Impression
OFA Good/Clear
Cerf/Optigen Normal
Heart Clear/Full Dentition
Special Occasion Bella Luna
OFA Good/Clear
Cerf/Optigen Normal
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Special Occasion
Diane Wehrheim
(262) 594-3219
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
9 month old yellow female. Housebroken, crate
trained, lead broke, likes other dogs, loves to
retrieve. Hips prelim good.
18 month old yellow male. Housebroken, crate
trained, lead broke, likes other dogs, loves to
retrieve. Hips prelim excellent/elbows clear.
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Sonlight
Garry & Sue Seehawer
(815) 633-4366
10/6
2 yellow females
Ch. Sonlight’s Snow Storm
OFA Excellent/Normal
Cleared annually
Sonlight’s Vanilla Creme
OFA Good/Normal
Cleared annually
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Heart:
Dam:
Hips:
Eyes:
August 22
2 black males
Am/Can. Ch. East Hill Fergus
Good/OK’d MI Univ. Vet
Cerf’d yearly/Clear
Cleared/Normal Cardioligist
Hoffmann Darkwoods Eightball
Good/Normal
Cerf’d yearly/Clear/Optigen
Normal/Clear by Parentage
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Hoffmann’s Labs
Ruth Hoffman
(262) 634-3720
September 18
Black & Yellow
Dunga Queijeiro, Mex. FCI
Good/Normal
ACVO yearly/Optigen Normal
Hoffmann’s Stormy Hit
Excellent/Normal
Cerf’d yearly/Clear/Optigen
Normal/Clear by Parentage
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Email:
Whelped:
Color:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Waggin Tails
Sharon Grieves
(608) 295-2454
sjg4018@aol.com
October 3
2 Black Females/1 Black Male
1 Yellow Male
Ch. Sureshot Hyspire
Impressive
OFA Excellent/Clear
Clear/Optigen A
Winterwinds Plaid Skirt
OFA good/Clear
Clear
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Anthem
Ann Garmon
(815) 943-6325
October 14
Black/Chocolate/Yellow
Hadleigh Cowardly Lion
OFA good/Normal
Optigen Normal/ACVO annual
Anthems Walk the Line
Prelims very good/Normal
ACVO 9/07
Sire:
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Email:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips:
Eyes:
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Otter Tales
Charm Labradors
Charlene & Jerome Moser
(563) 255-2561
fjmoser@alpinecom.net
September 24
Yellow
Ch. Glacieridge Charlie’s
Red Ale
OFA Good/Clear
Cerf/Optigen Normal
BIS Int., Nat., Can., Am.
Ch. Charm’s Dancing
To The Music
OFA Good/Clear
Cerf/Optigen Normal
Hoffmann’s Labs
Ruth Hoffman
(262) 634-3720
(815) 356-1446
November, 2007
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Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Anthem
Ann Garmon
(815) 943-6325
October 30
Black/Chocolate/Yellow
Hadleigh Cowardly Lion
OFA good/Normal
Optigen Normal/ACVO annual
Anthems Puddle of Mud
OFA Good/Rt. 1DJD/Lt. Normal
ACVO 9/06
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Anthem
Ann Garmon
(815) 943-6325
9 month old black female
(Hadleigh Tin Man x Baja Weikenlin Windsong)
6 month old black female
(Windfall Banner’s Major Attraction x Anthems
Good Witch)
2 ½ year old chocolate male
Housebroken, loves everyone and everything.
Very sweet, happy boy. OFA elbows normal,
Hips right normal, left mild subluxation,
ACVO 9/07
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Whelped:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Website:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Otter Tales
Randall Ridge
Michelle Randall
(847) 658-7711
July 26
Yellow/3 females/4 males
PleasantRun RandallRidge
Marvin
OFA Good/Normal
Cerf Normal
Sonlight On Michele’s Magnolia
OFA Good/Normal
Cerf Normal
Rumbling Ridge
Vic Zander
(608) 798-4145 or
(608) 843-5906
www.rumblingridgelabs.com
Rumbling Ridge Mi Vaquero
OFA Good/Clear
Cleared annually
Rumbling Ridge Too Fast
for You
OFA Excellent/Clear
Cleared annually
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Heart:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Kaltrav
Kathy Turbett
(608) 253-6206
October 23
Black
CH. Kaltrav’s King of Rock
OFA Excellent/Normal
Current Cerf/Optigen B
Clear
CH. Kaltrav’s Savannah Storms
OFA Good/Normal
Current Cerf/Optigen A
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Due:
Color:
Sire:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips:
Eyes:
Chestnut Hill
Donna Thate
(262) 210-3647
Mid November
Black & Yellow
BISS CH. Blackwing Superfine
OFA Good/Clear
Current Cerf
Sunchase JP’s Lovegen
OFA Good
Current Cerf 2007
Kennel:
Breeder:
Phone:
Whelped:
Color:
Sire:
Rush Lake
Cindy Nauer
(815) 568-5827
September 29
Black
CH. Dutch Hollow’s TipTop
TD, Awc, SH, CD
OFA Excellent/Normal
Cerf/Optigen Normal
Blk Oak Rush Lk Licorice
Twizzler JH, TDX, MX, MXJ,
RN
OFA Excellent/Normal
Cerf annually
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
Dam:
Hips/Elbs:
Eyes:
November, 2007
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Standardized Rules of Show Ring Times
The further from home the show is, the earlier your
ring time on the first day of the weekend, and the later
on the last day of a cluster.
Act terrified and/or abused if your owner asks a
stranger to hold your leash before going in the ring.
Pretend you do not know your owner and absolutely
adore the stranger when your owner returns for you
after you've been in the ring and showing is done.
(Thank You Pat Kroll)
If you are running a little late, all the dogs ahead of
you at the scheduled time will not show up making
your breed and class first.
If you are on time, every single dog will show up for
their moment in the ring and there will be pictures
taken after each breed.
If you are showing two dogs alone, there will be no
ringside crating and no grooming space within
eyeshot of the ring.
Likewise, there will be no one you know who is not
busy at the time you need a dog held ring side.
If you are showing two breeds, no matter how varied
they are in breed or group, their ring times will work
out to coincide whether or not they look that way on
the schedule.
When showing two breeds the two rings will be as far
apart as possible, with the other ring preferably not
visible from the first one and with its entrance on the
opposite side of any aisle you can go down to get
there.
Ring locations are always as far as possible from
where your car or grooming space is.
To go along with that, whatever door you must enter
the building by, your ring entrance is located as far as
possible from that location.
Bonus points are given for supers who put you on the
second floor with at least one breed, with only one
very slow elevator available, which is being held at
the top by someone who is chatting with a friend as
they leave for the day.
Dog Rules
No matter how short the ride all ring preparation done
at home can be accidentally undone in a crate on the
way to a show.
The show ring is an excellent place to show off newly
discovered phobias to such things as duct tape, mat
material, funny hats, rattling bracelets, or squeaking
shoes.
Otter Tales
A Recipe for Your Dog
Thanksgiving Turkey Gobblers
1 cup ground turkey
2 cups white flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons tarragon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a frying pan, cook ground turkey, crumble into
small pieces and set aside on a paper towel.
Combine flour and cornmeal in a large bowl. In a
separate bowl, beat egg, oil and water, then add
tarragon.
Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well. Fold in
ground turkey and mix again.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and
knead until thoroughly mixed together. Roll out
dough to 1/2-inch thick and cut out shapes.
Place on greased baking sheet and bake 15
minutes or until firm. Cool and serve. Keep any
leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Makes 24 tempting, tantalizing turkey treats
November, 2007
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LONG HAIRED GENE
IN LABRADORS
Reprinted with permission from author
Elizabeth Wenner – Surry Labradors
http://surrylabradors.blogspot.com/
The Labrador has been added to the list
of breeds that can be tested to
determine whether they carry the gene
for long-haired coat. Long-haired coat
length is inherited as an autosomal
recessive trait. Therefore, dogs that are
carriers of the long-hair mutation will
appear to be normal (short hair)
themselves, but will likely pass on the
long-hair mutation 50% of the time.
Here is some history that I was able to
glean from a few web sites:
The Labs behind the "quirk/throwback"
in Switzerland were imported some 30
years ago. The two imports became
champions, one became the Bitch World
Champion with two puppies (one
definitely carrying the gene) from her
first litter gaining the titles of Junior
World Champion.
A possibility is that the gene comes from
the St. Johns dog, a progenitor of the
modern Labrador. The drawing of the
St. Johns dog portrays a shaggy dog
with a long coat and the actual "Breed
Points for the St. Johns or Labrador
Dog", published in 1879 called for a very
different coat than the one we now see
as typical. Here is the quote:
"COAT is moderately short but wavy,
from its length being too great for
absolute smoothness. It is glossy &
close, admitting wet with difficulty to the
skin, owing to its oiliness, but
possessing no undercoat".
Otter Tales
Actually, one of the factors that
influenced the formation of the LRC of
Great Britain in 1916 was the problem of
inter-bred Retrievers. Up until 1917, the
KC allowed registration under the breed
they most closely resembled and the
1915 Lab Crufts winner had a sire that
was a purebred Flatcoat with relatives in
that breed's ring.
Other thoughts from the LRC, Inc. are
that particular dogs and particular
bitches carry the same gene perhaps
linked to an interbred retriever as far
back as the 1930's or farther:
"It was not uncommon in the early days
of the breed and after WWI to use, for
example, to use the offspring of a FlatCoated Retriever x Labrador Retriever
cross to refine or adjust a trait in the
Labrador Retriever.
Many old pedigrees note that a
particular dog or bitch was "interbred".
One of the well known Labradors
imported into the United States in the
1930's had an interbred bitch in his
pedigree 3 generations behind him.
Those interbreds were probably short
coated but may have carried a gene for
long coat. So when two Labradors who
carry the common gene are bred, it is
more than likely a "long hair" throwback
will result.
You will not find references to "long
haired or long coated Labrador
Retriever" because the trait is not part of
nor recognized in the breed and
breeders would quickly eliminate a
Labrador that would produce the trait
from the gene pool."
November, 2007
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Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia (TVD)
Research/Funding Project
The Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania, through Dr. Meg M.
Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM-Cardiology, Petra
Werner, DVM and Paula Henthorn PhD, is
interested in continuing the TVD research.
Currently they are collecting clinical and
pedigree data and blood for DNA isolation from
affected dogs, littermates, parents and
grandparents. They plan to continue this
research with the goal to be able to offer a DNA
based test for the disease in the future. If there
is enough interest in the Labrador Breed
Organizations, they will perform further research
as money becomes available. The estimated
cost for DNA isolation, initial sample analysis,
and salary support for one year would be
approximately $50,000.
Tricuspid valve dysplasia (TVD) in dogs is
similar to Ebstein’s anomaly in humans. Both
disorders involve congenital malformations of
the tricuspid valve, which result in variable
degrees of tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR).
Dogs with the most severe TR or tricuspid
stenosis will typically develop right-sided
congestive heart failure within the first few years
of life. The pathogenesis of tricuspid valve
malformation is largely unknown. Many dogs are
only mild to moderately affected, and are not
identified until after they have become breeding
animals. Labrador Retrievers, in particular, seem
to be predisposed to TVD.
A reliable test for identifying affected dogs, not
only in Labrador Retrievers but in additional dog
breeds, will allow breeders to markedly
decrease the prevalence of this often
devastating congenital heart defect.
In order to further the research to find the TVD
causing mutation they need: information and
samples of either individual affected dogs or
preferably as many dogs as possible (affected
and unaffecteds) from families with affected
members. (Affected dogs, littermates, parents
and grandparents) They would like pedigree
information, the clinical history, diagnosis, and
blood samples (5 to 10 ml of EDTA blood) for
DNA isolation. Also, cardiology evaluations on
any of these related dogs.
Dr. Sleeper has said that everything is
confidential. Sending blood, pedigree and cardio
report from affected dogs would be great and
they can be stored until funding is available (no
charge).
Please send 5 mls in a purple top tube (that is
EDTA, not heparin) and the resulting whole
blood does not need to be separated. The
tube(s) should be sent with a cool pack and in a
zip lock bag so if anything breaks blood will not
damage the papers enclosed (pedigree and
cardio reports).
Checks for TVD Research should be made out
to "Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania"
and in the memo put TVD study and send to
Meg Sleeper’s attention at the below address.
Samples, reports & donations should be sent to:
A previous study evaluated several kindreds of
Labrador Retrievers, and determined, through
clinical cardiology examinations, pedigree
analysis, and genetic analysis, that TVD is
inherited as an autosomal dominant trait with
incomplete penetrance. Genetic analysis of dogs
in the same study mapped a susceptibility locus
to canine chromosome 9 (CFA9). It is crucial to
continue to examine Labrador retriever kindreds
through clinical cardiology examinations,
pedigree analysis, and genetic analysis for the
future identification of a mutant allele of a gene
or genes responsible for TVD. Once found,
genetic testing procedures can be developed,
which will allow earlier identification of dogs at
risk for developing clinical signs, and at risk of
passing the disease to their offspring.
Otter Tales
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM-Cardiology
Section of Cardiology
MJR-VHUP
3900 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
sleeper@vet.upenn.edu
(Thank you Anna Hausmann)
November, 2007
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SPECIALTY RESULTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Breed Shows & Obedience Trial
Date
11/24
& 25
12/1
&2
12/13
& 14
12/15
& 16
Show
Lake Shore KC
BOB:
Supt.
Closing
Roy Jones
11/7
Kankakee River Valley Foy Trent
11/14
Starved Rock KC Roy Jones
11/28
Skokie Valley KC Onofrio 11/28
WLRC
Sweeps & Supported Entry
December 15 & 16, 2007
Skokie Valley Kennel Club
Entries Close: 11/28
Judges: Saturday
Skokie Valley KC All Breed Sweeps:
Stan Matsumoto
Regular: Jeannette McGinnis
Judges: Sunday
WRLC Sweepstakes
Karen Helmers (Paradocs)
Regular: Judy Webb
Hospitality will be offered Saturday
after the Labrador judging
 AGILITY 
Huron River LRC – 9/28
CH. Lubberline Pumpernickle
Laura Reich
BOW: Epoch’s Jamacian Banner
C. Skiba/N. Chargo
BOS: CH. Tabatha’s Pristine
C. Heidl
WD:
Broadway’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
P. McLean/D. Van Nostrand
RWD: Windfall’s Banner Major Attraction
R. Cook
WB:
Epoch’s Jamacian Banner
C. Skiba/N. Chargo
RWB: Deer Runs Show and Tell
S. Bell/P. Grice
Best in Sweepstakes:
White Wing Turn the Page
N. Stinehelfer
Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes:
Tullamores Valentino
L. Bednarski
LRC National Specialty
BOB Hyspire’s Adrenaline Rush
& BOW:
BOS: Hunt Club Clayview Trixie
WD:
Hyspire Adrenaline Rush
J. Heim/V. Russell/L. DaRoss
RWD: Talimar’s Trendsetter
T. Rose
WB:
Hunt Club Clayview Trixie
N. Arbuckle/D. Vollette
RWB: Breckin Hyspire Promiscuous Girl
J. Heim/V. Russell/L. DaRoss
Illiana Collie Fanciers
December 29 & 30, 2007
4750 Vernon Ave., McCook, IL
Closes: 12/12
Beth Elliott, Secretary
9N 909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, IL
(847) 741-7229
trinitycollies@comcast.net
Best in Sweepstakes:
Ghoststone Riverlane Helz Angel
J. Chamber/S. Huntzinger
Great Lakes Belgian Tervuren Club
December 31, 2007
4750 Vernon Ave., McCook, IL
Closes: 12/12
Beth Elliott, Secretary
9N 909 Koshare Trail, Elgin, IL
(847) 741-7229
trinitycollies@comcast.net
HIT
Red River's There's Always Hope
UDT JH RN
Ann Begun
HC
Fry Creek Super Nova Dream
Joan M. Sharpless
Otter Tales
Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes:
Blackthorn’s Social Grace
B. Gilchrist
November, 2007
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