GGDFA Newsletter — November 2020

The Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers’ Association, Inc.

nOVEMBER 2020 Newsletter for Dog Lovers

G.G.D.F.A. P.O. Box 358332

Gainesville, Florida 32635-8332

www.ggdfa.org

General Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesday each month

PINE GROVE Baptist Church 4200 NW 39th Ave

7:30 pm Gainesville, FL

Board Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesday each month

Club Officers

President — Denise Gaboury 1st VP — Pam Rice 2nd VP — Kathy Davis Secretary — Sarah Wingfield Treasurer — Doris Horton

Club Directors Claire Hedrick Marge Saucier

Sue Sutton Jeremy White

Newsletter Editor

Claire Hedrick

Membership Chair Kathy Davis

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NOVEMBER TO DO LIST

PAY DUES

$ 12.00 individual

$ 15.00 family

AWARDS

Awards Needed Each year we acknowledge AKC

Titles won by our members fur-children. We are

collecting Awards for 2019.

Copy the Certificate and send copy to Denise

Gaboury.

PO Box 683, Newberry, FL 32669

Special plaques will be awarded later this year.

Will be sometime this fall (subject to the social

distancing rules and when we can meet again).

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News From AKC Published www.akc.org

The American Kennel Club Launches AKC

Canine and Me Program By Samantha Seymour, 7/28/2020

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry, leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is proud to continue their extensive commitment to education with the launch of the AKC Canine and Me program. This new virtual program was created by the AKC Education department in an effort to create ways to further involve young people in activities with their dogs. The AKC Canine and Me program is available for teens 13 and older and young adults. Program participants will be provided with a brief introduction to each AKC sport and event and encouraged to try the beginning elements of that activity. Participants will need to record themselves and their dogs completing the skills and then upload their videos through the Cinebody app, where AKC Public Education staff can keep track of their progress. “The goal of this program is to get teens and young adults outside and active with their canine companions while also teaching them the fundamental skills needed to get started in various AKC Sports,” said Ashley Jacot, Director of AKC Education. “We want to not only introduce new people to the wonderful world of AKC, but also get those already involved excited about all dog sports by making the experience easy and fun for both dog and owner.” To learn more about the AKC Canine and Me program, visit: https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-canine-and-me/

Safe & Healthy Foods To Share With

Your Dog This Thanksgiving, Plus Foods

To Avoid

By Mary Kearl,Sponsored By Dogswell 11/2/2020

Turkey meat, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin are all safe, healthy foods to share with your dog.

Bones, sweets, alcohol, and fatty foods are all things that should be avoided by dogs.

It’s not just humans that overeat at the holidays. Some of us may also be a bit indulgent with our dogs. But it doesn’t have to be the turkey bones or other not-so-great items from the Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. There are healthier choices to share with your dog. From green beans to sweet potatoes, plenty of fall favorites can be tasty (and safe) options for your dog to share in small portions during holiday festivities.

It may be tempting to offer up the turkey bones to include your dog in your family’s celebratory feast. But, because they can potentially cause damage to your pet’s digestive tract, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recommends keeping them out of reach. However, though turkey bones are off the table, there’s no need for your pet to feel left out.

Safe & Healthy Foods To Feed Your Dogs at Thanksgiving

Below, safe and satisfying foods that you can share with your dog this holiday season are discussed by Gary Richter, MS, DVM author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats and Veterinary Health Expert with Rover, Sara Ochoa, DVM and small animal and exotic veterinarian in Texas, and the American Kennel Club’s Jerry Klein, CVO and emergency and critical care veterinarian who has been a valued member of the Chicago veterinary community for over 35 years.

“Sweet potatoes are a great source of dietary fiber,

vitamin B6, vitamin C, and beta-carotene,” says

Dr. Richter. “Sweet potato treats can be as simple

as a dehydrated sweet potato chew.” Just

remember not to give your pet sweet potatoes

containing any added ingredients.

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Unsafe & Unhealthy Foods To Avoid at

Thanksgiving

You may notice this list is longer than the one above filled with healthy options, and with good reason. Thanksgiving coincides with an uptick in emergency vet visits across the U.S., writes Dr. Klein, because of the extra, often unsafe “human” food that dogs end up consuming at this time of year. That doesn’t have to be the case for your loved one, if you prepare your dog’s menu taking these proper precautions NOT to serve something potentially unhealthy, or worse, toxic.

Below are the items Dr. Richter, Dr. Ochoa, Dr. Klein, and the AVMA caution should NOT be served to dogs at this year’s Thanksgiving feast, due to unsafe or unhealthy ingredients:

Turkey bones, skin, and gravy Stuffing Casseroles Mashed potatoes Creamed peas Chocolate, cookies, pies, and sweets (especially anything containing xylitol) Alcoholic beverages Raisins and grapes Onions, scallions, and garlic Ham Yeast dough Fatty foods Foods containing spices And for good measure, don’t forget to keep the tempting scent of the trash of the special day’s meal out of reach, since we all know our dogs are super smellers.

If your pet gets into something they shouldn’t, seek help right away. In the event of an emergency, contact the Pet Poison Helpline or your local vet that offers weekend and after-hours services

SAFE and Healthy (Continued) Potatoes. You get to enjoy both kinds of potatoes, and your dog can have that option, too. However, give only boiled or baked potatoes with no butter, sour cream, salt, or pepper, and serve in moderation.

“Apples are full of vitamins A and C and contain lots of great fiber, making them a healthy Thanksgiving treat for your pet,” says Dr. Richter. “However, if you’re sharing an apple with your pooch, be sure to cut around the core, as large amounts of apple seeds can be toxic.”

Turkey meat (no bones, no skin). For those that wonder if dogs can eat turkey at Thanksgiving, the answer is yes. The main dish is okay to offer up “as long as it has not been prepared with any seasoning,” says Dr. Ochoa. In addition to avoiding bones as discussed above, Dr. Klein advises owners to skip out on feeding the skin as well. The outer layer of the poultry is likely to have been prepared with butter, spices, or other fatty ingredients that may cause pancreatitis or other issues for your dog. Green beans. “With ample amounts of plant fiber, manganese, and vitamins C and K, plain green beans are great for dogs,” says Dr. Richter. The key here, as with turkey, sweet potatoes and other options mentioned in this list, is the bean dish should be plain — without any added ingredients like butter or spices.

Plain peas are a fine choice, but creamed peas should be avoided. Fattier food items like this that may upset your dog’s stomach.

“Pumpkin itself is a very healthy snack,” explains Dr. Richter. “Pumpkin helps with digestive health and it’s great for a dog’s skin and coat. Also, if feeding canned pumpkin, make sure it’s just pumpkin and not the pre-spiced pie mix.”

Dessert is an option, but not just any kind. Go ahead and satisfy your pet’s sweet tooth with something healthy like frozen yogurt, suggests Dr. Richter. Calcium, protein, and live bacteria that can act as probiotics will give your dog a tasty dose of nutrients, and a sweet post-meal treat.

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Doberman Pinscher History: The

Surprising Past Behind the Breed

Published www.akc.org

Though demanding work, tax collecting often was not a full-time job, particularly in smaller cities and villages. As a result, many tax collectors maintained other livelihoods as well.

That was the case with a certain late-19th-Century entrepreneur from Apolda, Germany, who also was a night watchman, dog catcher, and – shades of that Twain quote – flayer, or skinner, of dogs. Brilliantly cross-pollinating his customs and canine careers, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann created the breed that today bears his name, the Doberman Pinscher.

Dobermann’s Famous Guard Dog

Surveying the dogs in his pound, Dobermann selected the strongest, steeliest, and most intelligent to help with his tax collecting. The importance of an unflappable temperament for this perilous work could not be overstated.

The exact combination of breeds that Dobermann used to create his famous guard dog is not known, but there are some educated guesses. The old German Shepherd, an influence in so many European breeds of the period, offered intelligence, biddability, and stamina. The Rottweiler was one plausible source of the black-and-tan pattern that became inextricably linked with the Doberman, contributing strength and natural guarding ability. The German Pinscher – the latter word means “terrier” in German – likely added pluck and speed. And that all-around favorite hunting breed, the Weimaraner, may have provided the scenting ability that is so crucial in a working dog.

When he first set out to create the breed that would posthumously be bestowed his name, Dobermann worked with two other local dog aficionados: fellow night watchman Herr Rebel and Herr Stegmann, who often journeyed to Switzerland with his butcher’s dogs to purchase cattle. Together, they bred their first litters from dogs that reportedly were supposed to have been skinned.

One of those, presumably, was “Schnuppe,” a relatively smooth-coated, reportedly mouse-gray female. A surviving photograph from the 1870s depicts Schnuppe at Dobermann’s feet – a small,

vaguely terrier-sized creature who resembles no recognizable purebred we know today.

But Dobermann, who never kept stud records, was not concerned with good looks; his overarching criterion was a dog with the guts and drive to stand up to anything that dared challenge it. In fact, some of Dobermann’s early dogs may have had too much of a good thing, relentlessly chasing game and paying the price with a hunter’s bullet.

Streamlining the Doberman Pinscher

While they may have developed a reputation for their sharpness, the dogs were reportedly a success when first formally presented to the public. While the Doberman Pinscher wouldn’t step into a show ring until 1897, more than three decades earlier the fledgling breed was exhibited at Apolda’s inaugural dog market in 1863. Amid the various stalls with shaggy shepherds and lap-sized companions, Dobermann’s dogs stood out for their depth of character.

After Dobermann’s death, attention began to be paid to the breed’s appearance as much as its working ability. Around the turn of the 20th Century, crosses were made to two English breeds – the black-and-tan Manchester Terrier and the Greyhound – giving the breed some of its streamlined fluidity.

While Dobermann sparked the creation of his eponymous Pinscher, it was a liqueur manufacturer, Otto Göller, who fed it just the right kindling to ensure it would burn brightly until today. Five years after Dobermann’s death in 1894, fellow Apolda resident Göller founded the first Doberman Pinscher club (in a pub during that same annual dog market), and helped write the first standard. At its peak, his von Thuringen kennel held some 80 dogs, many of which he exported abroad. A talented salesman and fervent promoter of the Doberman Pinscher, Göller even named a bitter from his distillery after the breed.

Today’s Doberman

From those humble roots in Apolda, the Doberman Pinscher has gone on to become one of the most recognizable breeds in the world, even if its name has morphed over the years: Outside of North America, the breed is called the Dobermann, the

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Doberman (cont) word “Pinscher” having been dropped because it no longer even remotely resembles a terrier. In the United States and Canada it is the Doberman Pinscher; somewhere along the way the second “N” of its originator’s proper name was dropped. But no matter how they spelled it, American soldiers were impressed by the breed’s loyalty and courage in the trenches of World War II, prompting the United States Marine Corps to adopt the Doberman Pinscher as its official war dog.

Today, at any given dog show, the Doberman Pinscher is usually among the most eye-catching breeds, thanks to its gleaming cost, chiseled head, and impossibly polished silhouette, which makes it look for all the world like it has been poured into its skin. But no matter how flashy the dog, or how precise the presentation, a Doberman Pinscher who shows the slightest hesitation is rarely rewarded by judges who understand what a premium should be placed on fearlessness.

Louis Dobermann today might be surprised to see how his rough-hewn protector has evolved into such a smooth and peerless showman. But he would without question recognize its steady and watchful temperament, which was the always the first – and most important – attribute of a Doberman worthy of the name.

Pet Holidays In November

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

National Senior Pet Month

Pet Diabetes Month

Pet Cancer Awareness Month (AVMA)

November 1: International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day; National Cook for Your Pets Day (Operating a can opener doesn’t count as

cooking.)

November 2-6: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week

November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

November 17: National Take a Hike Day

November 23: Wolfenoot (A holiday involving presents and a delicious feast just for being kind to dogs? Yes please!)

Planning Ahead We are still planning to have our dog show in January. Arvind is our show chairman again this year. Thank you Arvind. Email: housepassport1@gmail.com / Phone: 321-262-7601

Need to find out who can volunteer days of the show—January 30-31. Especially Gate. We may need extra help as some of our members may be COVID compromised.

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CPR for Medium/Large Dogs Over 30 Pounds (14 kg):

Lay the dog on a flat surface with his/her right side against the surface. (You will need to stand towards the dog's back.)

Place one of your palms on the dog's rib cage, near the heart region, and put your other palm on top of it.

Without bending your elbows, press the rib cage in a downward motion.

Compress the chest one third to one half the width of the chest for a count of one, and then let go for a count of one. The rate should be 100-120 compressions per minute.

Close the muzzle with your hand before beginning artificial respiration. Give two breaths into the nose for every 10 to 15 compressions. It is best to have another person give the two breaths so compressions can continue during the breathing. A new person doing compressions should take over every two minutes or so to reduce the effect of fatigue.

Continue performing CPR and rescue breaths until the dog begins to breathe and has a steady pulse.

If the dog does not show any signs of improvement after 10 minutes of CPR, you can stop, as it has not proven successful.

CPR for Dogs

Www.petmed.com

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR for dogs, is a combination of chest compression and artificial respiration. It is normally used when you cannot feel or hear the dog's heartbeat. Once the dog stops breathing, the heart will go into cardiac arrest and cease beating.

Before performing CPR for dogs, please keep in mind that CPR is hazardous and can cause physical complications or fatal damage if performed on a healthy dog. Dog CPR should only be performed when necessary.

CPR for Puppies and Dogs Less Than 30 Pounds (14 kg):

Lay the dog on a flat surface with his/her right side against the surface.

Cup your palms and hold the dog with one palm on either side above the heart region. (You can also place your thumb on one side of the dog's chest and keep the fingers on the other side.)

Compress the chest one third to one half the width of the chest for a count of one, and then let go for a count of one. Carry on at a rate of 100-120 compressions in a minute.

Close the muzzle with your hand before beginning artificial respiration. Give two breaths into the nose for every 10 to 15 compressions. It is best to have another person give the two breaths so compressions can continue during the breathing. A new person doing compressions should take over every two minutes or so to reduce the effect of fatigue.

Continue with the CPR and artificial respiration for dogs until the dog begins breathing on its own and the pulse becomes steady.

If the dog does not show any signs of improvement after 10 minutes of CPR, you can stop, as it has not proven successful.

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GGDFA Newsletter c/o Claire Hedrick 514 NW 127th Street Newberry, Fl 32669

Secretary’s Notice of GGDFA Meetings

The next General Meeting of the GGDFA will be Tuesday, 11/10 —7:30

The next Board Meeting will be Tuesday, 11/10 —6:30

Pending Pandemic rules. These will be ZOOM Meetings

Info will be provided by Kathy Davis

Training Classes

LOCATION: OAK HALL SCHOOL - Covered and lighted

Tower Road , Gainesville

Obedience/Rally classes— Thursdays 6:00 pm With Denise Gaboury 316-4543

Conformation classes—Club is not offering at this time

Newsletter

The views and opinions in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Newsletter Editor or those of the GGDFA Officers and Board of Directors.

The editor reserves the right to edit or withhold copy that which may be detrimental to the standards of this publication. The deadline for submission of articles, announcements, and brags to the newsletter is the 15th of each month. Materials received after that date will appear in the following month’s publication, depending upon space availability.

You can email the editor at claire@ggdfa.org.

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