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Our Next Meeting
August 15, 2012
General Meeting at 7:30 pm
AKC Museum of the Dog
1721 S. Mason Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Directions: Queeny Park, home of the
Museum, is accessible from Hwy 40/64
at the Mason Road exit or from I-270 by
taking the Manchester exit to Mason Road.
Guests and well-behaved
leashed dogs are always welcome!
Don’t forget to check
out the Calendar of
Events
We have several
exciting things planned
The Gateway Golden Gazette
A Monthly Publication for the
Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Volume 37, Number 5 July 2012
Table of Contents:
Minutes 2
Brags 3
Wine Tasting 4
Hunt Test Seminar 5
Health Clinic 6
GRCA National 7-10
Heat Injuries 11-12
Calendar of Events 13
IN FOND MEMORY OF GRC-GSL LIFE MEMBER
PHIL W. BAUER
(Nov 24, 1923--Jun 28, 2012)
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Meeting Minutes GRC-GSL Club Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2012 AKC Dog Museum
President Judy Knobbe called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm.
Members in Attendance:
Bill Page
Leslie Albin
Becky Denney
Suzanne Wakefield
Brenda Cavangh
Jim Cavanagh
Kim Jaeger
Mary Ann Etling
Chuck Etling
Joyce Ottenand
Art Ottenand
Carol Hardy
Kathy Hackmann
Doug Hippler
Sue Hippler
Mary Dahlberg
Sasha Josipovic
Mike Stemmler
Barb Meadows
Cindy Burrows
Margie Williams
Judy Knobbe
Rebecca Casperson-Perkins
Margaret Frahm
Guests in Attendance:
Rich Collegeman Stephanie Kain Sam Boskovich Alma Boskovich Melinda Fry
A motion was made to dispense with the reading of the last club meeting
minutes by Suzanne Wakefield and seconded by Mike Stemmler; the
motion passed.
Brags: Andrea Albin made the Dean’s list with honors at Stephens College
for the Spring 2012 Semester.
Judy Knobbe’s Marilyn is now Ch. Masters Futura Can’t Stop Me Now at
20 months of age. Owned By Judy Knobbe and Jennifer Masterson.
Report of Secretary: No report
Report of Treasurer:
Report of the board: A board meeting was held prior to the meeting. The
board made a recommendation that the club host a hunt test judges
seminar. The cost would be $500 AKC fee. Participants will pay $35.00 to
attend. There was also discussion and a recommendation that club
members present possible groups, events, or organizations that the club
would like some of the proceeds of the National could go to.
Reports of the standing committees:
Performance- (Obedience, Tracking, Agility) Sharon Rosenkoetter and
Cindy Burrows
Agility entries for the upcoming Agility trial and National Agility trial are
coming in so far there are 378 entries and 382 for the National. Cindy has
been in contact with Chris Garra who accept the role as Agility Chair for
the National.
Breeder Referral/Public education- Suzanne Wakefield, Sue Lister:
We need a new Public Education committee person. Breeder referral
inquiries have been light. Any juevenile puppies or litters please let
Suzanne Wakefield know.
Field- Sasha Josipovic and Jeannie Greenlee:
Sasha presented the possibility of the club hosting a Hunt test judges
seminar by Jerry Mann August 11 at Busch Wildlife. Event cost is a
$500.00 AKC fee. Participants cost would be $35.00. Sue Lister made a
motion that we move forward with the event. Lesley seconded. Motion
passed unanimously. Holding blinds and radios have been purchased.
Membership- Judy Knobbe and Makalah Boyer
There was a first reading for Melinda Fry and Karla Saur. We had second
readings for Stephanie Kain and Sam and Alma Boskovich. All three
second readings were voted in as members.
Programs-There was discussion about looking into the possibility of
having Wendy Townsend come in to do a program/seminar regarding PU.
Possibly having this in conjunction with the Spring Specialty on Friday
evening.
Rescue- Mike Stemmler
5 pups out, 1 adult out, 1 lab in and 1 lab puppy in. Bear special needs of
allergies.
Event Committees
Annual Awards- Rebecca Casperson-Perkins
With new titles having been introduced would like to have a small
committee to update awards programs to include new titles. Judy
Knobbe, Sue Lister, Cindy Burrows have volunteered.
Health Clinic-
All breed health Clinic will be August 19th. Get your info into Sandy
Primovic spots fill fast.
Spring Specialty- Margie Williams
Judy Knobbe has agreed to hel Margie with the Chairing of the Spring
Specialty.
National Specialty-Volunteers are needed!!! CCA premium is up entries
open on 6/25.
Unfinished Business-At the August meeting we would like to have
discussions regarding possible groups and organizations that we would
like to make charitable contributions to.
There was discussion regarding having a post National/holiday party in
January 2013. Mike Stemmler made a motion the club do this. Margie
Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business-Brenda Cavanagh made the motion that we update the Club
logo to a digital file for copy purposes. Suzanne Wakefield seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.There was discussion regarding
having the club roster that is posted on the web page password protected
as several are not comfortable with addresses and phone information
being available to general public.
A motion was made at 8:53 pm to adjourn the meeting by, Sasha seconded
by Suzanne Wakefield. The motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Casperson-Perkins
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Pheasant Hill's Apple Annie (Annie) completed her Novice Jumper Preferred title on July 20th and her Novice Agility Preferred title on July 21st. Satin's Golden Katarina (Katie) completed her Open Agility Preferred title on July 21st. Chuck and Mary Ann Etling
Whelping Box
Contact Judy Schlecht at
Brio (Winter) 20 months and David Frasca, 8, earn NPJA title. They have also earned Rally Novice title.
Gemma finished her Rally Novice title at Greater St. Louis Training Club's trial on May 19, 2012 with a 3rd place. she is now: Pheasant Hill's Awesome Gem, BN, RN, CGC. Mom is very proud of her. [this brag didn't make the last newsletter]. North St. Louis County Training Club 6/23-6/24, Gemma--1st and 2nd place in wildcard novice obedience, Clicker--two 3rd places in Veteran Obedience. Mom is very proud of both her girls. Paula Bonn
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Several members of GRCGSL participated in the First Annual International Cheese, Wine & Canine
Festival June 9 at Purina Event Center. The festival, hosted by Rhineland Kennel Club, featured booths
for more than three dozen breeds, and attracted hundreds of visitors who paid admission to stroll, sip,
and meet with representatives of each breed to learn more about the dogs, their original purpose, and
what they are like to live with.
Representing Golden Retrievers were Shirley Peskie and Catch, Lesley Albin and Austin, Luke and
Laura Stobie and Ozzie (plus baby girl Stobie), Joyce and Art Ottenad and Breeze, Barb Meadows, and
Suzanne Wakefield. The Golden booth was decorated with tartan, Scottish flags, and our stoic
cardboard bagpiper, Callum.
Visitors were asked to vote on the best-decorated booth, and their choices were many: the Dalmatian
club (the eventual winners) had an antique sulky, with Dals sitting proudly aboard. The Cavalier folks
had a seven-foot castle to showcase their dogs. The Basenji owners created a full-scale African village,
with a hut, beating drums, a small "fire," and their members in African costume. The Border Collies
were dressed in kilts and tams, as were two sheep in a small pen (who subsequently tried to eat each
other's tams). The Dachshund booth was popular, with handouts left over from their recent National.
Corgis, Collies, Springer Spaniels, and many more had large displays of their dogs through history.
Wine was available from many international regions, and the center of the Great Hall featured tables for
grazing on cheeses of the world, and fruit. Irish and German dancers entertained from a large stage, and
a man with a Border Collie exhibited his dog's skills at climbing and jumping.
The evening was declared a great "meet the breed" success, and Rhineland has announced that they
plan to hold a Second Annual Festival in 2013 and that they hope to attract even more breeds next time.
A Glass of Wine, a Bite of
Cheese, and Many Furry
Paws
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The Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis presents
AKC Hunt Test Judges & Handlers Seminar
August 11, 2012
From 8:30am to 3:30pm
August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area
St. Louis Regional Office
2360 Hwy. D
St. Charles, MO 63304
Instructor: Jerry Mann, AKC Field Representative
Cost: $35.00 (Lunch Provided)
Make check payable to GRCGSL
Mail Registration to:
Jeannie Greenlee
1595 Norwood Hills Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63366
Registration and payment must be received no later than August 4, 2012.
A full refund will be returned if the event is cancelled.
Any question? Email [email protected]
Or call 314-783-1540
Everyone is encouraged to attend. This seminar is a requirement for anyone who has a
desire to become a judge. It is also highly beneficial to handlers who would like to better
understand what judges are looking for.
Registration
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________________State:_______________
Zip:________________
Phone:________________________________________________________________________
address:______________________________________________________________________
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Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis
Health Clinic-All Breed
Eyes-Heart-Hips-Elbows-Patellar Luxation-Thyroid-Dentition-CBC-Microchips
Sunday-August 19, 2012
Veterinary Group of Chesterfield--17709 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
DON’T DELAY!! APPOINTMENTS FILL QUICKLY FOR THIS CLINIC!!!!
-PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Deadline is August 12, 2012
-PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN ADVANCE (cash, check or money order)
Service Specialist Price Comments
Eyes Dr. Cecil Moore Ophthalmologist
$37.00 per dog
www.vetpurdue.edu
CERF fee not included
Hearts Auscultation Only
Dr. H Cecilia Marshall
Cardiologist
$37.00 per dog
www.offa.org
OFA fee not Included
*Hips or Elbows Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $110
No sedation Cost Includes OFA Fee
*Hips and Elbows Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $190
No sedation Cost Includes OFA Fee
Thyroid-OFA Panel Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $90.00
OFA fee not Included
Patellar Luxation Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $37.00 OFA fee not included
Dentition Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $28.00 OFA fBomee not Included
CBC Chem 19 Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $72.00 Complete metabolic panel
*Microchip Veterinary Group of
Chesterfield $47.00 per dog
www.homeagainid.com
contact Sandy Primovic for an appointment
314 922-7649
(after 5:00 pm or anytime on weekends)
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http://grcanational.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=109
2012 Breaking News
GRF DNA Collection and Optigen DNA Testing
This year, once again, GRF is generously combining its ongoing DNA blood collection project with the
additional service of collecting blood samples for PRA and ICT testing by Optigen LLC.
There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping. GRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for
Goldens.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FORMS.
GRFOUNDATION GALA
The 2012 Golden Retriever Foundation Gala/Top 20 is going Hawaiian! So everyone pull out those
Hawaiian shirts, moo moos, grass skirts and coconut shells and don't miss out on this fun event. The
evening will feature the Golden Retriever Foundation silent art auction, appetizers, cash bar, Michael
Faulkner as our MC and auctioneer for the live auction, delicious buffet dinner, judging of the Top
Twenty and People's Choice Award.
The fun begins at the Holiday Inn Six Flags. Since this is a change in venue, ticket sales are now
limited to 450 tickets ... you may purchase tickets through the National RSVP page, the deadline is
August 6th
http://grcanational.org/main/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=182
Price - $75 per ticket and tables seat 10
Come support the contestants, cancer research and be ready to hula! If you have any questions,
please contact Judy Word at [email protected] This email address is being protected from
spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Updates will be posted on the Gala/Top Twenty
website www.grfgala.org.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS AT GRFOUNDATION BOOTH
This year in addition to the Gala Art Auction, several silent auction items will be available at the
GRFoundation booth. They will be there on Tuesday (with bidding ending on that day), and new items
will be available on Wednesday. We hope you can attend the Gala, but if you're not able to join us,
you're still able to bid on silent auction items. Thanks all!
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Eye Clinic Information
The GRC of St Louis and the GRCA are very happy to announce that Dr Wendy Townsend will be
joining us for the second year at the Health Clinic on Thursday, September 6th. This is quite
significant as it is a huge opportunity for the Golden Retriever community to continue actively
contributing and participating in the on-going research that Dr Townsend is spearheading into
pigmentary uveitis.
Dr Townsend will be performing, free of charge, ultrasounds of the eye on dogs whether affected by
pigmentary uveitis or cleared of the disease at the time of the CERF exam. This non invasive
procedure is not a painful or uncomfortable procedure and has the potential to provide critical
information for her to consider as she continues to explore the manifestations of this disease. Dogs
scanned at last year's clinic at the National or previously scanned by Dr Townsend are welcome and
encouraged to participate in this year's clinic
If you are planning or even considering an ultrasound for your golden on Thursday Sept 6th, during
the Health Clinic at the National, please send a short note with relevant info, name, address, dog's
name, age to [email protected] This email address is being protected from
spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Pre-registration for this clinic is not required
however early sign up will be appreciated.
Please check the premium list for additional details on this year's Eye and Heart Clinic
Parade of Titleholders
Your wait is over, the Entry form is now available. Just go to the "Parade of Titleholders" page under
2012 Events, the form can be filled out on-line, printed and mailed with your check for the entry fee.
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
Golf Fore Gold: Last month we announced that the golf tournament that was so popular in 2011
would be held again this year. Unfortunately the only day available for this is Monday, which is Labor
Day. Our committee was not able to find a golf course willing to host a tournament on that day. We
will hopefully be able to offer this for our 2013 National.
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PREMIUMS
The long awaited Premiums are now available for Agility and Field Trials please go to the Premiums
page to access them. More will become available as we get them.
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RV Information for after September 9, 2012
Those of our guests who are staying in RVs at Purina and who are participating in any fields events
are welcome to remain at Purina after September 9, 2012. However, they will need to let us know
the exact date of their departure, and submit payment at or prior to arrival at Purina Farms for an
additional $25/night.
However, it may easier to move here:
http://www.yellowpages.com/o-fallon-mo/mip/cherokee-lakes-campground-
1382072?lid=1382072
This RV Park/campground is approximately 20-30 minutes from Busch Conservation. The location is
safe and quiet, and they are dog friendly. The owner lives in a house on the site. The prices: $25 /
day or $150 / week that includes full hook-ups. This site will be closer to the field events. Going to
the field events, especially during the week, will easily be 30-45 minutes from Purina Farms,
depending on traffic.
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BREEDERS EDUCATION AT THE NATIONAL- SAVE THE DATE
Unfortunately Breeders Educations is currently full. HOWEVER, wanting all to be able to learn,
Claire is taking wait-lists and Linda is trying to get more tutors in order to increase the number of
small groups. We will keep you posted. To get on a wait-list please contact Claire at
[email protected] This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript
enabled to view it.
Breeders Education will be Tuesday, September 4, from 2-5 pm at Purina Farms. Back by popular
demand, the GRCA Power Point Presentation used for Judges Education will kick-off the first
hour. We will then break into small groups to learn where and why one places hands on a dog for
examination. Each group will be led by breed judges and tutors. We will have dogs from
conformation and performance venues that meet the standard. Participants will have the option to
bring a dog. Limited to 60. The registration form will be available by July 4th. This will NOT be
included on the RSVP page. Make plans to attend now
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2012 GRCA National Judges Education Seminar and Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 6 pm-9:30 pm
Founders Room, Purina Farms Event Center, Gray Summit, Missouri
Pre-registration for the seminar is required. There will be a $30 materials charge ($40 for couples
sharing) which will be collected at the door. Ringside tutoring will be offered Sept. 6-8, 2012.
The seminar is open to approved, provisional and applicant judges as well as GRCA CCA
evaluators.
Contact: Ainslie Mills, GRCA JEC, [email protected] This email address is being protected from
spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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HERE'S A SPECIAL OFFER FROM PURINA!
For all Platinum Members of Purina's Pro Club Program, Purina is pleased to offer One
Free LARGE Bag of dog food per family for your stay in St. Louis, MO for the 2012 GRCA
National Specialty. If you are not a Platinum Member but have submitted weight circles for
at least 500 lbs of Purina food in the past year, you may order one eight lb. bag without
charge.
Please send your name, address with zip code and PPCP membership number to Lynn
Heidinger at [email protected] This email address is being protected from spambots.
You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , stating the amount and variety of food requested.
Your request must be received no later than August 1st.. You may pick up your dog food at
the Purina booth beginning Wednesday, September 5th.
The benefits of being a Purina Pro Club Member just keep getting better!
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Avoiding Heat Related Injuries in Dogs
by: Nate Baxter DVM
Feel free to cross post, use in club newsletters, etc, without any further
permission.
The first thing that needs to be understood is that dogs and people are
different enough that most of the info cannot cross lines. I do not profess to
know what the appropriate procedures for people other than what I learned
in first aid.
Dogs do not lose enough electrolytes thru exercise to make a difference, but if
the dog gets truly into heat stroke the physiology changes will make them
necessary. BUT oral replacement at that point is futile, they need IV and lots of
it.
Cooling: Evaporative cooling is the most efficient mean of cooling.
However, in a muggy environment, the moisture will not evaporate so cooling
does not happen well. I cool with the coldest water I can find and will use ice
depending on the situation. The best way is to run water over the dog, so there
is always fresh water in contact. When you immerse a dog in a tub, the water
trapped in the hair coat will get warm next to the dog, and act as an insulator
against the cool water and cooling stops. If you can run water over the dog and
place it in front of a fan that is the best. Misting the dog with water will only help
if you are in a dry environment or in front of a fan. Just getting the dog wet is
not the point, you want the water to be cool itself, or to evaporate.
For MOST situations all you will need to do is get the dog in a cooler
environment, ie shade, or in the cab of the truck with the air conditioning on
(driving around so the truck does not overheat and the AC is more efficient).
Up to a couple of years ago, I was very concerned about my dogs getting too
hot in the back of my black pickup with a black cap. New white truck fixed a lot
of that problem. When I had one dog I just pulled the wire crate out of the car
and put it in some shade and hopefully a breeze.
But having 2 dogs and running from one stake to another, that was not
feasible.
So I built a platform to put the wire crates on, this raises the dog up in the truck
box where the air flow is better. Then I placed a 3 speed box fan in front
blowing on the dogs with a foot of space to allow better airflow. I purchased a
power inverter that connects to the battery and allows the 3 speed fan to run
from the truck power. It has an automatic feature that prevents it from draining
the battery. When I turned that fan on medium I would find that the dogs where
asleep, breathing slowly and appeared very relaxed and comfortable in a
matter of 20 minutes or less, even on very hot muggy days.
Alcohol: I do carry it for emergencies. It is very effective at cooling due to the
rapid evaporation. It should be used when other methods are not working. You
should be on your way to the veterinarian before you get to this point. We
recommend using rubbing alcohol, which is isopropyl alcohol, not ethyl, for
those of you not aware. So do not try to drink it.
Alcohol should be used on the pads and lower feet area where there is little
more than skin and blood vessels over the bones. Use a little bit and let it
evaporate, you can use too much as some is absorbed through the skin.
There are concerns about toxicity, but you have to get the temperature down.
UPDATE NOTE-alcohol has fallen out of favor with ER specialists, use it
only as a last ditch effort if nothing else works.
I purchased those cooling pads, but found that the dogs would not lay on them.
I would hold them on the back of a dog that just worked to get a quick cool, but
have not used them for years. I also bought a pair of battery operated fans but
found them pretty useless. Spend your money on the power inverter and get a
real fan.
Watching temperature: If you feel your dog is in danger of heat injury, check its
temp and write it down. Keep checking the temp every 3 minutes. I
recommend to get a "rectal glass thermometer. The digital ones for the drug
store I have found to be very unreliable, Don't forget to shake it down
completely each time, sounds silly, but when are worried about your
companion, things tend to get mixed up. This is VERY IMPORTANT**once the
temp STARTS to drop, STOP ALL COOLING EFFORTS. The cooling process
will continue even though you have stopped. If the temp starts at 106.5, and
then next time it drops to 105.5, stop cooling the dog, dry it off, and continue
monitoring. You will be amazed how it continues to go down. If you do not stop
until the temp is 102, the temp will drop way too low. I cannot emphasis this
point enough.
When the dog is so heated that it is panting severely, only let it have a few laps
of water. Water in the stomach does not cool the dog, you just need to keep
the mouth wet so the panting is more effective. Do not worry about hydration
until the temp has started down. A dog panting heavily taking in large amounts
of water is a risk of bloat. Due to the heavy panting they will swallow air, mixed
with a large amount of water they can bloat.
Once the temp is going down and panting has slowed to more normal panting
then allow water. The dog will re-hydrate it self after temp is normal. If the dog
has a serious problem and even though you have gotten the temp normal, get
the dog to a vet, as it can still need IV fluids and some medication.
Also, a case of heat stroke can induce a case of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
(not parvo), with a ton of very bloody diarrhea and a lot of fluid and electrolyte
loss. These cases need aggressive treatment.
The best method of treatment is prevention. Learn to watch your dog, and see
the changes in the size of the tongue, and how quickly it goes down.
Learn your dogs response to the different environments, and be careful when
you head south for an early season hunt test or trial. I have been to Nashville
at the end of May, only 5 hours away, but the difference in temp and humidity
did effect the dogs as they were used to more spring weather in Ohio. Try
different things in training to help the dog cool and learn what works better.
Another very important point=> Do not swim your hot dog to cool it then put in
a box/tight crate. Remember, evaporation can not take place in a tight space,
and the box will turn into a sauna and you will cook your dog. Carry a stake out
chain, and let the dog cool and dry before putting it up.
I know this is a bit long, but hopefully this is easy to understand and helps
provide some useful information.
Remember: Prevention, learn your dog. It is worth the time and effort.
Nate Baxter, DVM
Lebanon, OH
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newsletter editor. Complimentary newsletters will be provided for two months on request.
Membership: Membership dues for one year are $15 for an individual and $20 for a family and include a subscription to the
newsletter. Anyone wishing to apply for membership is invited to attend a club meeting as a guest and obtain an application
form from the Membership Chairman. The completed application shall carry the endorsement of two unrelated club members
as sponsors and shall be returned to the Membership Chairman along with a check for annual dues. The applicant’s sponsors
shall be responsible for introducing the applicant to the Club, encouraging participation in Club functions, and making the
applicant aware of the objectives of the Club. The prospective member’s application shall be read by the Membership Chairman
at the first Club meeting following its’ receipt and the sponsors shall speak on their behalf. The applicant’s name will be
published in the next Newsletter and his application will be voted on at the following Club meeting. Affirmative votes of ¾ of the
members present and voting at that meeting shall be required to elect the applicant.
Litter Listing and Breeder Referral Guidelines: Litter listings will be limited to basic information about the litter: whelping or
due date, sex distribution, sire, dam, grandparents, examination reports on the sire and dam, and breeder’s name, address and
phone number. Only GRCGSL members in good standing who are the owner or co-owner of the sire or the dam may list a litter
in the Gateway Golden Gazette or with GRCGSL’s Breeder Referral service. There is no charge for either service. The
Newsletter Editor and Breeder Referral Chair must be provided with copies of the following prior to listing the litter: 1) Sire and
dam’s OFA hip AND elbow registration or OFA preliminary hip and elbow evaluation: preliminary evaluations on dogs over 30
months of age by date of listing may not be used. 2) Sire and Dam’s CERF clearances or normal eye reports from an ACVO
board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist dated within 12 months of breeding. 3) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS) clearance
or normal heart clearance from a board certified cardiologist. References to Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD) and Thyroid
examinations may also be included, provided copies of these reports are furnished. Older dogs and rescue Goldens may be
listed provided they have been neutered or if neutering is a condition of the sale/placement. Single copies of the GRCA booklet,
“Acquiring A Golden Retriever” are available free of charge from the Breeder Referral chairmen.
Club Website: www.grcgsl.org
Date Event Venue Contact
Aug15, 2012 GRC GSL Meeting AKC Dog Museum Judy Knobbe
Aug 11, 2012 Hunt Test Judge and Handler Seminar
Busch Wildlife Jeanne Greenlee
Aug 19, 2012 Health Clinic Sandy Primovic Vet Group of Chesterfield
Sept 4-13 GRCA National Specialty
Purina Event Center Leslie Albin
Sep 14-16 All Breed Field Trial Busch Wildlife Sue Lister
Sept 19, 2012
GRC GSL Meeting AKC Dog Museum Judy Knobbe
GRC-GSL Calendar of Events
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