September 2011 Volume 4 Issue 9

www.cpgreaterswiss.com

What’s Inside

Izzy National Champion 1

2011-13 Board Slate 2

Membership Renewals 2

Specialty Events Schedule 3

Gretchen’s Wonderful Life 4

Herding Flyer 5

Herding Entry Form 6

Brags 7

Kids Baroo! 9

Order Form 10

Membership Form 11

Raffle Items Needed

Please be thinking about items to do-

nate at the Annual Picnic Raffle!! Last

year’s items were terrific and many of

you brought an open pocketbook,

too—which made it the most success-

ful raffle we’ve had to date!

You can bring your items to the picnic

or, if you are unable to attend, send

them with someone who will be there

or send them to me at:

Jean Measell

8906 Montpelier Dr.

Laurel, MD 20708

(301) 490-4523

Thanks, everyone, for your generosity!

I’m looking forward to seeing people,

dogs and stuff very soon!

Jean

New GSMD Weight Pull Champion!!

Yes, our very own Izzy (GCH Shadetree’s Ezekiel Strengthens NWPD)

pulled the most weight a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has ever pulled! Ex-

pertly handled by last year’s Pick of the Litter award winner, Jenna Starr-

Farling!!!!! Mark the date as August 27, 2011 at The Power House in Stuarts

Draft, VA—4100 pounds. To witness this awesome event, please click

HERE

C & P Swissy Licks Providing fun activities, information, and support to Swissy enthusiasts

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2011-2013 Board of Directors Slate

Phyllis Walker

Though it’s hard to believe, we’re approaching the end of another membership year in the life of our club. All

members’ dues for the 2011-2012 membership year are due, as of July 1.

There’s no change in the amount, which is $25 for an individual membership and $35 for a family. A membership

form may be found in this newsletter. If you’d like me to e-mail you one directly, please let me know. You may

also scan and e-mail me the completed form, or fax it, and pay your dues via PayPal (www.paypal.com) then,

cptreas@gmail.com. Just get in touch with any questions. My contact information is on the form. Membership

forms will be available at the annual club picnic on October 1st.

And if you happen to be reading this newsletter and haven’t joined the club yet, please seriously consider doing so.

Your membership helps make our activities possible!

Thanks so much for your support of the club!

The Nominating Committee has selected the following slate for the C & P GSMD Club officers and board of di-

rectors for 2011-2013

Officers Board of Directors

President-Huck Bothner Michelle Charters

Vice President-Nancy Kechner Kris Featheringham

Recording Secretary-Jenna Starr-Farling Megan Fletcher

Treasurer-Mary Jo Rasmussen Phyllis Walker

We would like to extend our thanks to the members for volunteering to serve the club.

Sincerely,

The C & P Nominating Committee (Cathy Cooper, Chair; Jan Collins; Cheryl Fearer; Jessica Fournell-Ferrall)

The Bylaws, cited below, outline the process for anyone wishing to nominate themselves or someone to the slate:

Section 4. Nominations.

c) Additional nominations may be made at the September meeting by any member in attendance, pro-

vided that the person so nominated does not decline when their name is proposed, and provided fur-

ther that if the proposed candidate is not in attendance at this meeting, the proposer shall present to

the Secretary a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying willingness to be a candidate.

No person may be a candidate for more than one position.

d) If no valid additional nominations are offered at the September meeting, the Nominating Committee’s

slate shall be declared elected and no voting will be required. If one or more valid additional nomina-

tion(s) are offered, a vote shall be conducted for these positions only. The candidate receiving the most

votes for the voted position shall win.

Membership Renewals

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*When What *Where

2:00 PM Weight Pull weigh-in and handler’s meeting—Judging to follow

Power Mountain Pullers Club 3988 Stuarts Draft Highway Waynesboro, VA

8:30 AM Swissy Supported Entry Conformation Show

Ring 9 Long Branch House and Farm 830 Long Branch Lane Millwood, VA 22646

10:30-ish Brunch Hunters Head Tavern 9048 John Mosby Highway (US 50) Upperville, VA 540-592-9020 www.huntersheadtavern.com

1:00 PM Herding AHBA Instinct Testing Two Shepherds this year!

Keepstone Farm 412 Russell Rd Berryville, VA 22611

8:30 AM Swissy Supported Entry Conformation Show

Ring 9 Long Branch House and Farm

11:00 AM Rally Excellent B & A Ring 14

PM Obedience Novice B & A Ring 13

Noon-ish Picnic A — G = Dessert, if possible. . . . . . . . H — N = Salad, if possible. . . . . . . . . O — Z = Appetizer, if possible. . . . . .

C & P tent on show grounds . Anything sweet! . Fruit, potato, slaw, green, etc. . Cheese, chips & salsa, etc.

1:00 PM C & P Club Meeting C & P tent on show grounds

1:45 PM Breeding Tips Educational Seminar C & P tent on show grounds

To follow Cart rides

Kids Baroo!! Scavenger Hunt

Raffle

Show grounds Show grounds C & P tent on show grounds

9:45 AM Sweepstakes Specialty Conformation Show

Ring 9 Long Branch House and Farm

9:55 AM Rally Excellent B Ring 14

10:10 AM Rally Advanced A Ring 14

11:45 AM Regular and Non-regular Classes Specialty Conformation Show

Ring 9

AM & PM Obedience Novice B & A Ring 13

Noon-ish Lunch Hunters Head Tavern

Please contact mjrasmus@gmail.com for more information

Events Schedule 2011 Eastern Regional Specialty

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Sire: Ch Barton Manor’s Einstein

(NOX),

Dam: Dogwoods Touch of Class

(CALLIE)

I drove to Ringgold, VA on 18

March 2000 and brought home

Gretchen, sold to me as a pet. There

were still two pups left with Callie,

the mother. I felt sad for Callie as she

saw me take her pup.

Gretchen has always been a sweet,

loveable pooch. We went through

puppy class; Gretchen preferred peo-

ple over other dogs. We went

through two obedience classes and I

never mastered the heel. Gretchen

has always had an urinary inconti-

nence problem. She went through a

lot of testing in her earlier years and

the problem could not be corrected.

Medication keeps it under control.

When I needed kennel service, Bar-

ton Manor was my choice. I first

learned of the Swissy at a dog show.

Then I learned of Barton Manor. I

have used a local kennel service for

short stays.

Gretchen and I visited a nursing

home once a week for several years.

Gretchen is a gentle sweet pooch

with expressive eyes. Gretchen’s

sweet personality pleases all. We took

care of Bradley, one of Nox’s off-

springs, for about eight months while

his master was unable to take care of

him. Gretchen and Bradley had many

happy days together. Bradley was

younger; however, much larger. He

was a big boy! Unfortunately, Bradley

went over rainbow bridge in June

2007.

I have been a member of the Na-

tional Club and the C&P Club. Early

on, Gretchen and I attended several

outings with the C&P Club. In 2008

it was discovered through a routine

tooth cleaning that Gretchen needed

to have a root canal

in her upper fang and

a couple dead teeth

removed. In 2008 I

broke my foot and it

was a long time heal-

ing. Gretchen’s hips

were starting to act

up and we did not

attend any other

C&P events. I have been to a couple

of dog shows.

Summer 2009, Gretchen had a bloat.

It is amazing how she healed from

that experience. Gretchen has been

healthy most of her life. She now

takes medication for her hips and

needs help getting up from a tile sur-

face. Gretchen’s love of walks is in

the past; a stroll around the fenced in

yard satisfies her today. Gretchen’s

kidney blood work shows a decline

in her kidneys pool chair (her weight

varies from 90-100 pounds); this year

I purchased her a

baby pool which she

can get in and out

on her own.

Overall, I know I

am most blessed to

have my Gretchen

still with me at age

11 ¾. I am thankful

every morning to

feel life in her body. Once a dog has

won your heart, you are hers for life

and she is yours. You become re-

sponsible forever for what you have

tamed. he love of a dog is the best

deal man has ever made.

It’s a Wonderful Life—Gretchen!

Yvonne Albrect-Peregoy

Dogwoods Jasmin “Gretchen” DOB 12/23/99

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Chesapeake and Potomac GSMD Club presents

American Herding Breed Association

Herding Capability Test (HCT)

To be held Friday September 30st at 1:00(ish) pm

Keepstone Farm

412 Russell Rd., Berryville, VA

Test open to all Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs over 6 months of age.

(For complete rules, please visit www.ahba-herding.org)

AHBA testers and judges Susan Rhoades & Wink Mason shall be conducting one test (one leg)

per dog, per judge—maximum of 25 tests per judge. You may pre-register or sign up on-site.

The stock will be sheep.

Cost is $45.00 per test, payable to C&P GSMDC

All qualifying tests shall be awarded a ribbon

All participants will receive a ring prize

Mail entries with fees to event secretary:

Megan Fletcher

756 New Hope Rd.

Cross Junction, VA 22625

Questions? Contact Megan at mfletchrides@hotmail.com

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Chesapeake & Potomac GSMDC AHBA Herding Capability Test (HCT)

Entry Form

Friday, September 30, 2011 1:00(ish) pm Keepstone Farm 412 Russell Rd., Berryville, VA

Use one entry form per dog--$45 per test per dog Ring prize for every participant and ribbon for qualifying leg

Breed: Greater Swiss Mtn. Dog

AKC Registered name:_______________________________ Call name: ___________________

Registration number:_____________________ Registration club (i.e., AKC):________________

Sex:______ D.O.B.:_________________

Sire:__________________________________ Dam:___________________________________

Breeder:_______________________________________________________________________

Owner(s):______________________________________________________________________

Owner’s address:________________________________________________________________

Phone #:________________________ e-mail: ________________________________________

Handler (if other than owner): _____________________________________________________

Amount enclosed:________ or pay via PayPal using cptreas@gmail.com

Please read and sign the release. No entries shall be accepted without this!

IMPORTANT — READ THIS FIRST: Release: In consideration for participation in an event sanctioned by the American Herding Breed Association (AHBA), I agree to assume all responsibility for any claim, loss, or damage, or whatever kind or nature, whether to person or property, which may be caused at or near this event, either directly or indirectly, by me or the dog or dogs I have entered in or brought to this event. I further agree that I will hold the AHBA, its officers, directors, agents and members; the Chesapeake & Potomac GSMD Club and its officers, directors, agents and members; and the property and stock owners and their agents, harmless and defend them from any and all liability for any injury, claim, damage or loss, of whatever kind or nature, whether to person property, caused at or near this event, whether directly or indirectly, by me or any dog I have entered in or brought to this event. I agree to indemnify the AHBA, its officers, directors, agents and members; the Chesapeake & Potomac GSMD Club and the property and stock owners, for any loss, cost or expense including attorneys fees and costs, to which the AHBA, its officers, direc-tors, agents or members, or the property and stock owners, might be subject as a result of any claim, suit, loss or damage caused in any way by any act or negligence on my part or on the part of any dog or dogs I have entered in or brought to this event. I acknowledge that while the AHBA may provide sanctioning for this event with regard to the issuing of titles, it does not have and does not exercise control over the conduct of the event or those present. I certify and represent that the dog or dogs I have entered in or brought to this event is/are not a hazard to other dogs, other animals, or to people. Signature of entrant________________________________________________ Date________________________

Send form and check to Megan Fletcher at 756 New Hope Rd., Cross Junction, VA 22625

Chuckie earns double Q on Saturday, another double Q on Sun-

day which count as legs 6 & 7 out of 10 towards a Rally Advance

Excellent title (RAE) title! He scored 98 out of 100!!!

Six month old Ollie Ward-Brainard earns her very first Rally

Novice leg—with Darlene handling!! And then goes on to finish

the title at seven months of age!! YES, you two!

Donald (Suma-Shadetree’s Your Hired!) earned his Register of

Merit (ROM). It takes ten offspring earning a Championship to

be a Register of Merit stud dog. No small accomplishment.

Congratulations to Cathy and Mary Beth!!!!

Soullie Brainard-Ward took a 4 point major to finish up her

Championship—and is Donald’s 10th offspring to do so!

Daphne took Best of Breed in Greenville!! Very impressive!

Congratulations, Laura!

Izzy wins Most Weight Pulled and Most Weight Pulled per

pound both days at the SCONE club's weight pulling competi-

tion!

Imara Fisher is the country’s #1 AKC Agility Swissy this year!

Great accomplishment by a great team!

Danya Cooper earns her Championship! This gives DeDe her

LOM—Legion of Merit. Terrific! Keep reading!

Hanna Fournell-Ferrall earns invitation to Eukanuba and West-

minster as Junior Handler—YIPPEE!!

Penzie Neuman earns GCH in Harrisburg—terrific!

Rhea Holly earns GCH in Harrisburg, too—what a fabulous

show!

Zuko Saah earns 3 point major in his very first show in Harris-

burg—WAY TO GO!!

Bruno sweeps Winner’s

Dog at the three-day Ra-

leigh Show—with Jessica

handling! Congrats

Fredrika and Clyde!

River Bullock picks up

points in Raleigh—she’s

well on her way to being

CHriver!!

Soullie earns her Championship!!

Darlene and Ollie in Rally ring!

Kodi Shorb earns his Championship!!

C & P Member Brags!!

Bruno and Jessica

Editor’s note: There were so many brags this time, if I overlooked you, please e-

mail me and I’ll include it next time! Thank you!

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DeDe earns her LOM (Legion of Merit)! This means two of her

off-spring earned their ROM (Register of Merit). The ROM for

males is earned

through 10 off-

spring earning

their Champion-

ships. For fe-

males, 5 off-

spring need to

earn their Cham-

pionship. Donald

and Ivana

(DeDe’s only off-

spring) both have

their ROM.

The Mailbarks

Onyx Gallagher turned 12 years old September 23, 2011!

Upcoming Events

September 29—October 2, 2011

Specialty & Supported Entries,

Weight Pull, Herding, Picnic, Edu-

cational Seminar, Millwood, VA

October 16-21, 2011—National

Specialty, Clemmons, NC

November 12, 13—Draft Trial

Collins’ Farm, Mt. Airy, MD

C & P GSMDC Board Mem-bers Mike Starn - President Huck Bothner - Vice President Jim Rasmussen - Treasurer Mary Jo Rasmussen - Secretary Jean Measell - Director Cathy Cooper - Director Kris Featheringham - Director Phyllis Walker – Director

Additional Positions

Jan Collins —Photographer

Kris Featheringham— Webmaster

Mary Jo Rasmussen – Newsletter Editor

Jenna Starr — Ways and Means

Phyllis Walker — Membership

Darlene Ward—Photographer & Calen-

dar

Tracy Brainard—Calendar

DeDe—owned by Cathy Cooper and Mary Beth Usery

River Bullock

More Brags...

Then... now

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Kids BAROO!

The Ralph Steadman Book of Dogs The Ralph Steadman Book of Dogs (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; $24),

his fourth volume of canine art, contains dozens of black and white

and color drawings laced with his peculiar brand of dark whimsy.

Steadman’s style is slashing and ferocious; his unforgiving caricatures

explode like pen and ink pip bombs. Underlying the mayhem, how-

ever, is a mischievous sense of humor and a sincere love of dogs.

Sammy in the Sky

When a Pulitzer-winning journalist and a painting master collaborate on a chil-

dren’s book, attention must be paid. Happily, in Sammy in the Sky (Candlewick

Press; $16.99) by Barbara Walsh, with paintings by Jamie Wyeth, your attention

will be amply rewarded.

Walsh’s story about a girl coping with the death of her old hound dog is wise and

tender, avoiding the maudlin as it ambles toward an uplifting finish. Best of all, the

text is a worthy vehicle for Wyeth’s talent.

Sammy in the Sky is a classy, beautifully produced volume. Recommended for chil-

dren ages 4 to 7 who have mourned the loss of a cherished pet.

Amazing dogs: A Cabinet of Canine Curiosities Talking dogs, acting dogs, genius dogs, ghost dogs: All can be found in Amazing

Dogs: A Cabinet of Canine Curiosities, by Jan Bondeson (Cornell University

Press; $29.95). Bondeson, a senior lecturer at the University of Wales college of

Medicine, has corralled into 320 profusely illustrated pages many of history’s

most fascinating canines. Some, such as Lord Byron’s boatswain, or Owney, the

post-office mascot, still have currency with modern readers. Others—like Mu-

tino theWonderful Dog (who could beat French noblemen at dominoes) and

Don the Speaking Dog (who slayed audiences with his surefire line, ―Hungry!

Give me cakes!‖)—are long-forgotten historical footnotes guaranteed to amaze

readers.

Source: AKC familydog, September/October 2011, Bud Boccone, author

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Please print and mail this form, along with a check, made payable to C & P GSMDC to:

Jenna Starr-Farling 3611 S. Mountain Road Knoxville, MD 21758

jennasstarr@hotmail.com

443/878-3833

Shipping/Handling = $5 orders under $100; $10 orders over $100

*No shipping charge on “patch only” order

Short Sleeve shirts are available in S, M, L, XL, and 2XL in tan, green, yellow, and blue

Long Sleeve Shirts are available in L and XL in blue, maroon, and military green (there are limited quantities of this NEW color)

**Please email me at jennasstarr@hotmail.com for availability of size and color of shirts or provide a 1st choice and 2nd choice

Name

Address

E-mail Phone

Item Price Size/Color Quantity Total

**Short sleeve tee-shirt

$15.00

**Long sleeve Tee-shirt

$20.00

*Patch $5.00 NA

Nylon Collar $15.00 NA

Blue Food Bag $25.00 17.5” H x 13.5” D

Subtotal

*Shipping & Handling

TOTAL

Order Form

Chesapeake & Potomac (C & P GSMDC) GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB

Application for Membership

NAME(S)________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE_________________________ ___CELL PHONE__________________________

Allow contact information to be posted in club directory? Yes No

Registered Name of GSMD Call Name Registration# Breeder Name Date of Birth

Please check all that apply:

Breeder (registered a litter within past 3 years)

Exhibitor (handled dog at AKC event within past 2 years)

Dog Owner (of AKC registered dog)

Judge (AKC-licensed judge)

I (We) agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of this Club and the rules of the American Ken-nel Club. ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date Yearly Membership Fees are $35 for Family Membership, $25 per Individual Member. While mem-bership is unrestricted as to residence, the C & P GSMDC strongly encourages members outside of the Club’s geographical area (DC, DE, MD, Eastern PA, VA) to apply for Associate Membership. Those who wish to learn more about the GSMD but do not own a GSMD may join as an Associate Member. Associate Membership Fees are $35 for Family Membership, $25 per Individual Member. Associate members are not able to vote or hold office in the C & P GSMD Club.

Please let us know what events you would like C & P to provide and how you would like to support the club. Also, add any additional information you’d like to share about yourself and/or your dogs. This is YOUR club--let us know what you’d like to do!

BBQ’s, parties, etc. Conformation Agility

Obedience/Rally Dog show help Weight pull

Breed information Health issues Packing

Write Newsletter articles Drafting Rescue

Serve on board Herding Therapy

Please send a check payable to the C & P GSMD Club along with this application to the Member-ship Chairperson, Phyllis Walker, 5933 Sixth Street, Falls Church, VA 22041 or e-mail Phyllis at pgwalkerphd@gmail.com and send membership fee to www.paypal.com at cptreas@gmail.com

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