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The Official Publication of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota, Inc.
New Membership Applications for January
None
From the Editor
Old Man Winter may have decided to hang around for
a bit longer…but it is a great day to be from Minne-
sota. A local girl, NFC FC Linns Windwaalker Abbie
has done our state proud, and is featured on the cover
of the January/February issue of the GSPCA Short-
hair Journal. Abbie is the winner of the 2010 GSPCA
National All Age Championship!! Abbie was bred by
Ann Mathiowetz of Windwalker Kennels in Goodhue
MN, and is owned by our GSPC of MN member
Clark Linn of Rogers MN. We are truly proud of this
local gal’s accomplishment!!!
I’m pretty sure we should be seeing Abbie’s family at
the Annual Awards Banquet scheduled for March 19,
2011 at the Hampton Inn in Shoreview MN. I hope
that many of you will also be attending to receive the
honors your own GSPs have earned in 2010, and
cheer on those other GSPs in their 2010 accomplish-
ments. The GSPC Awards Eligibility Form & the
Annual Awards Banquet Form are on Page # & # of
this Newsletter. Be sure to submit them in time, so
that we can bestow the honors you and your dogs
have earned in 2010. This promises to be a great
event!!
We are asking those attending the Annual Awards
Banquet, to bring some candid photos of your dogs
doing what they do, so that we can have a little
friendly photo competition.
For those attending the Awards Banquet, the raffle
promises to hold many great items, and is always a
hit!
So mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there!
Kitty Keiner
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter Information
Advertising and Submission deadline is the
20th of the month for next month’s edition.
Advertising Rates:
Business Card $2.50 per month
1/4 Page $5.00 per month
1/2 Page $10.00 per month
Full Page $20.00 per month
2011 Officers:
President: Russ Killian
(763)427-9893 [email protected]
Vice President: Karin Greeman
(763) 421-3414 [email protected]
Treasurer: Chris Benskin
(612)396-8502 [email protected]
Secretary: Janelle Elfstrand
(651)583-3137 [email protected]
Board of Directors:
Jim Morgel (763)753-5083 – (2011-2013)
Todd Piechowski (763)682-9157 – (2011-2013)
Mary Morris (701)238-2297 – (2011-2013)
Joni Liljedahl (651)462-0219 – (2010-2012)
Clark Lynn (763)428-8917 – (2010-2012)
2011 SCHEDULE OF GSPCMN EVENTS
March 8, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
March 19, 2011
Annual Awards Banquet
Hampton Inn - North Metro Meeting & Event Center
Shoreview, MN 55126
May 3, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
May 20-May 22 2011
Spring 2011 Hunt Test
Kelly Farms in Hugo, MN
May 27- May 30 2011
Spring 2011 Horseback Trial
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN
June 10 2011
Double Event ~ Specialty Shows
Jordon, MN
September 13, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
November 15, 2011
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
January 3, 2010
GSPC of MN Meeting
Kelly’s on Boone Ave - Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(Additional Calendar Events Not Included - Pending Submission)
NFC FC Linns Windwalker Abbie “Abbie”
2010 AKC GSPCA National All-Age Champion
Owner: Clark & Matt Linn ~ www.maverickshorthairs.com Breeder: Anne Mathiowetz ~ www.windwalkerkennels.com
Trained & Handled by: Dennis Brath ~ www.cadenkennels.com
From a very early age, Abbie showed that she was something special. They were sure she was no ordinary German Shorthaired Pointer. From the time they brought her home, she exhibited exuberance and drive every time she was taken to the field. During her first year Abbie was entered in several hunt Test. It was obvious Abbie was goiong to be a big running dog, so they entered the world of field trials. At 14 months of age Abbie entered into her first field trial. She won the derby and placed 2nd in open gun dog. For the next couple of years they continued to run Abbie in trials in Min-nesota without much success. Once they placed Abbie with Dennis Brath of Caden Kennels, Abbie’s career took off and she began to excel on trial grounds which were better suited for her big running style. Dennis developed Abbie into the special athlete that she is. Abbie won the 2007 and 2008 NGSPA Hungarian Partridge Champion-ships and wan a 4 point major retrieving stake in 2009. 2010 has been a good year for Abbie. She completed her AKC Field Championship and now holds the title of AKC GSPCA National All-Age Champion. At home Abbie is a wonderful housedog; and yes she sleeps on the bed. She gets along with their other German Shorthairs and anyone that will give her a treat or some love. Abbie is the consummate predator and she keeps the squirrel population down around the property. She is their own goddess Athena. Abbie will be taking on the new challenge of motherhood, with her breeding to NFC Chisholm Creek Jax or Better. You can be sure she will excel at this as Abbie has with everything else she has taken on.
We wish you well Abbie!!! You have made us all proud
Upcoming Area Events
Upcoming AKC Conformation Opportunities 2011
Upcoming AKC Hunt Test Opportunities 2011
Key City Kennel Club, Inc. St. Peter, MN May 28/29 2011
Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club, Inc. West Fargo, ND Jun 3-5, 2011
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota Jordan, MN Jun 10, 2011 ~ AM
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota Jordan, MN Jun 10, 2011 ~ PM
Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club Jordan, MN Jun 11/12, 2011
Anoka County Minnesota Kennel Club Cambridge, MN Jun 23/24, 2011
Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club Cambridge, MN Jun 25/26, 2011
Duluth Kennel Club Duluth, MN Jul 14-17, 2011
Bismarck Kennel Club Bismarck, ND Aug 4-7, 2011
Coulee Kennel Club, Inc. Winona, MN Aug 6/7, 2011
Kennel Club of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Inc. Albert Lea, MN Aug 13/14, 2011
St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Lake Elmo, MN Aug 27-28, 2011
Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club Hutchinson, MN Oct 8/9, 2011
Rapid City Kennel Club, Inc. Rapid City, SD Oct 21-23, 2011
Minnesota English Setter Club Baldwin, WI Apr 2/3, 2011
West Central Wisconsin Pointing Dog Club Baldwin, WI Apr 2/3, 2011
Twin Cities Vizsla Club, Inc. Marina On Saint Croix, MN Apr 9/10, 2011
St Croix Valley Brittany Club Marina On Saint Croix, MN Apr 9/10, 2011
North Country Gordon Setter Club of Minnesota Milaca, MN Apr 30, 2011
North Country Gordon Setter Club of Minnesota Milaca, MN May 1, 2011
Rice Creek Hunting Club Little Falls, MN May 7/8, 2011
Minnesota Hunting Spaniel Association Glencoe, MN May 7/8, 2011
South Dakota Hunting Dog Club Chancellor, SD May 14/15, 2011
Twin Cities German Wirehaired Pointer Club Marine St Croix, MN May 14/15, 2011
GSPC of MN Spring 2011 Hunt Test Kelly Farms in Hugo, MN May 20-22 2011
Lake Superior Pointing Dog Club Sturgeon Lake, MN Jun 11-12, 2011
South Dakota Hunting Dog Club Chancellor, SD Aug 13/14, 2011
South Dakota Hunting Dog Club Chancellor, SD Aug 27/28, 2011
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Upcoming AKC Field Trial Opportunities 2011
Spring Hunt Test
The Spring Hunt Test will be a three day affair again this year. It will be held at Kelly Farms in Hugo on May 20, 21, 22 - 2011. Judges have yet to be determined.
We are looking for Volunteers to help out!! ~ If you think you can help in any of these areas Bird planting
Line Marshalls
Gunners
Greeters.
Please contact Russ Killian and sign up!!! 763-443-8993
We are starting the screening process for volunteers to help out at the event immediately
Upcoming NAVHDA Opportunities 2011
Minnesota Heartland English Springer Spaniel Club Owatonna, MN Apr 2/3, 2011
St. Croix Valley Spaniel Club, aka St. Croix Vly Eng Ckr Span Club
Glencoe, MN Apr 7, 2011
North Dakota Sporting Spaniel Club Menoken, ND April 15, 2011
North Dakota Sporting Spaniel Club Sterling, ND April 16/17, 2011
Minnesota Hunting Spaniel Association Glencoe, MN Apr 29/30, 2011
St Croix Valley Brittany Club Rogers, MN May 6-8, 2011
Twin Cities German Wirehaired Pointer Club Rogers, MN May 20-22, 2011
Minnesota Field Trial Association, Inc. Princeton, MN May 20-22, 2011
GSPC of MN Spring 2011 Horseback Trial Crow-Hassan Park Reserve near Rogers, MN
May 27- May 30 2011
St Croix Valley Brittany Club Milaca, MN Jun 4/5, 2011
Spring NA Test, Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN May 21/22 2011
NA/UPT/UT Test, Kelley Farms Hugo, MN June 18/19 2011
NA/UPT/UT Test, MN Iron Range Retriever Club Virginia, MN August 20/21 2011
NA Test Four Brooks WMA Milaca, MN September 3/4 2011
NA, UPT, UT Tests Kelley Farms Hugo, MN September 3/4 2011
Annual Awards Banquet Saturday March 19, 2011
Hampton Inn North Metro Meeting & Event Center
1000 Gramsie Rd
Shoreview, MN 55126
Directions:
Take Hwy 694 to Lexington Ave; Go north 1 block and turn right (Gramsie Rd); the Hampton Inn/Green Mill is straight
ahead, past Red Robin & past the Hilton Hotel.
All members and their guests are encouraged to attend this year’s Annual Awards Banquet. We are changing locations and
adding some new ideas. We look forward to good and drink, sharing hunting/dog stories, and honoring the accomplishments
of members and their dogs for the 2010 calendar year.
We are asking everyone that attends to bring something for the auction/raffle. Items don’t have to be dog related.
Menu
All meals served with house salad, 2011 GSPC of MN
Baked Potato, Green Beans & Dessert Economic Stimulus Plan
#1 Chicken Marsala $22.00 Every member in good standing who
attends & preorders and prepays for
#2 Broiled Walleye $23.00 their meal(s) will receive $10.00 in
United States Currency.
#3 12oz New York Strip Steak $31.00
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Please make checks payable to: GSPCMN
Name: _____________________________ Meal # 1 2 3
Please RSVP this completed form along
Name: _____________________________ Meal # 1 2 3 with payment to the following address
no later than March 11th, 2011.
Name: _____________________________ Meal # 1 2 3
Janelle Elfstrand, Banquet Chair
Name: _____________________________ Meal # 1 2 3 28630 Green Lake Ave.
Chisago City, MN 55013
(612) 240-0603
Please indicate your name(s) and menu selection on the form above.
2010 GSPCMN Award Eligibility Form
Pursuant to the Annual Awards Section in the 2008 By-laws Book
1. I am the owner of __________________________________________________________________
AKC# ______________________, and was a member in good standing of the GSPCMN during the
time award points were earned.
2. The award my dog is eligible for is as follows
______________ Minnesota Field Trial Dog of the Year
______________ Minnesota Puppy/Derby Dog of the Year
______________ Minnesota Master Hunter Award
______________ Minnesota Show Dog of the Year
______________ Minnesota Show Dog of the Year, Best of Opposite Sex
______________ Minnesota Obedience Dog of the Year
3. My dog earned the following AKC or American Field Titles in 2010:
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. Name the shows, trials and/or stakes, together with the dates competed and points earned at each
event areas follows: This section must be filled out in it’s entirety! Use additional paper if needed.
NAME DATES POINTS EARNED
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Person submitting forms are responsible for correct calculations of points earned. Form must be com-
pleted in full to be considered for award recognition.
COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 28TH, 2011
My dog actively promoted the GSP in Minnesota in accor-
dance with Section 6 of the Annual Awards chapter.
I, hereby certify that the forgoing is accurate and correct
______________________________________________
Signature
Name:_________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________________
Telephone#: (_____) - ____________________________
Mail this completed form to:
Julie Thate
GSPCMN 2010 Awards Chair
2168 80th St.
Fairmont, Minnesota 56031
Contact me if any questions, (507) 236-0342 or
bthate@ frontiernet.net
A follow up a few days after sending your form
wouldn’t be a bad idea as my mail service is some-
times suspect
What is an AKC Hunt Test AKC Hunt Tests were designed to showcase what a dog and hunter may be required to do in a normal day's hunt. They were set up to meas-ure dogs against a set standard as opposed to a competition between dogs. Hunting tests were developed to test dogs at three different levels. Those levels are Junior, Senior and Master. Pointing Breed Hunting Tests were planned so that a dog must receive a certain number of passing scores in order to be awarded a title for that level. A dog was not and is not required to title at a given level before being allowed to work towards a higher title. Below are descriptions for what is required for each level. Junior Hunting Test: A Junior hunting dog must have a fast, yet attractive, manner of hunting, and demonstrate not only intelligence in seeking objectives, but also the ability to find game. The Junior hunter dog must
1.) show a keen desire to hunt, be bold and independent and range a distance from the handler’s side 2.) establish point on at least fifty (50) percent of the birds it encounters 3.) hold point until the handler gets within normal gunshot range. 4.) not be frightened when a blank cartridge is fired by the handler. 5.) show reasonable obedience to their handler’s commands.
** To be awarded the Junior Hunter title (JH After the Name),a dog must have received Qualifying scores in four (4) Junior Hunting Tests. Senior Hunting Test: A Senior hunting dog must
1.) show all of the attributes of a Junior hunting dog. 2.) must be ‘steady to wing’ on all pointed birds (remain in position until the shot or dog is released) 3.) must retrieve. A legitimate attempt to retrieve all downed birds must be made. 4.) must honor, whenever it encounters its bracemate on point. A dog that steals its bracemate’s point cannot receive a Qualifying score.
** To be recorded as a Senior Hunter (SH After the Name), a dog must either qualify in five (5) Senior Hunting Tests or must have earned a Junior Hunter title and qualify in four (4) Senior Hunting Tests Master Hunting Test: A Master hunting dog must give a finished performance and demonstrate clearly that it deserves to be qualified as such. It must be under its handler’s control at all times, and handle kindly, with an absolute minimum of noise and hacking by the handler. A Master hunting dog must show a keen desire to hunt, must have a bold and attractive manner of running, and must demonstrate not only intelligence in seeking objec-tives, but also the ability to find game. The dog must hunt for its handler at all times at a range suitable for a handler on foot, and should show or check in front of its handler frequently. Intelligent use of the wind and terrain in locating game, accurate nose, and intensity on point are es-sential.
1.) must cover adequate ground but never range out-of-sight for a length of time that would detract from its usefulness as a practical hunting companion. 2.) must point staunchly 3.) must positively demonstrate its ‘steadiness to wing and shot’ on all birds and if it breaks, it cannot receive a Qualifying score. 4.) must honor, whenever it encounters its bracemate on point. A dog that steals its bracemate’s point cannot receive a Qualifying score. 5.) must be retrieve all birds promptly, tenderly and absolutely to hand.
*** To be recorded as a Master Hunter (MH After the Name), a dog must either qualify in six (6) Master Hunting Tests or must have earned a Senior Hunter title and qualify in five (5) Master Hunting Tests
FOUR BROOKS TRAINING PERMITS
Required passes to train at the Four Brooks WMA, north of Milaca, are now available.
Passes are good through
December 31, 2011.
To purchase, send a check payable to GSPCMN in the amount of $20.00, to ;
Chris Benskin, 22020 Jivaro St NW, Oak Grove, MN 55303-8625.
Cleaning out your closets or have something that would be a great prize? Or if you would like to sponsor a class please contact Mary Morris 701-238-2297 [email protected] ~ Lacy Bauer 320-491-5293 [email protected]
TROPHY DONATION 2011 GSPCMN SPECIALTY SHOW
OBEDIENCE/RALLY TRIAL $25.00 DONATION FOR THE FOLLOWING BEST OF BREED - Bronze Pheasant Plaque – Betty Sandberg- Honary Lifetime Member GSPCMN & GSPCA - Kaposia German Shorthaired Pointers
BEST OF WINNERS – Pheasant/Painted Glass Sun Catcher - Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs – In Memory of CH Lehmschlogs Wit Field v Greif BEST OF OPP - Embroidered Crate Blanket - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s WINNERS DOG - Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs RESERVE WINNERS DOG - Water Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs WINNERS BITCH - Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs RESERVE WINNERS BITCH - Water Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs $10.00 DONATION FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES FIRST IN A CLASS Puppy Dog 6-9 - Karin, Dick, Jackie & Erica Greeman Ehren Jaeger 9-12 - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s 12-18 Am Bred Bred By Open Dog Puppy Bitch 6-9 - Karin, Dick, Jackie & Erica Greeman Ehren Jaeger 9-12 - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s 12-18 Am Bred Bred By Open Bitch Veteran Dog Veteran Bitch Field Trial Dog Field Trial Bitch Hunt Test Dog Hunt Test Bitch Best Bred By in Show Junior Showmanship Best Junior - $25.00 Target Gift Card - Donated by Erica Morris Aus Dem Norden GSP’s First in each class – Embroidered Handlers Apron - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s & Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs Gift Bags for each Junior Participant - Brian and Julie Thate FairHill GSP’s High in Trial - Lee and Diane Felicetta 1st place in all obedience & rally All qualifying dogs in obedience and rally
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES 35% of total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining 65% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes - 25% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes - 15% First in Each Class - 60% Best in Sweepstakes – Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs ~ Rosette Offered by the GSPCMN Best of Opp – Water Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs ~ Rosette - Offered by the GSPCMN
VETERANS SWEEPSTAKES DIVISION OF ENTRY MONEY AS PRIZES 35% of total entry fees will be retained by the Club for expenses. The remaining 65% will be divided as follows: Best in Sweepstakes - 25% Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes - 15% First in Each Class - 60% Best in Sweepstakes – Crate Blanket – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs ~ Rosette Offered by the GSPCMN Best of Opp – Water Bucker w/Winsmoor Tarter Control Biscuits – Kitty Keiner KMK Shorthairs ~ Rosette - Offered by the GSPCMN
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota
2011 Membership Application
Individual Membership $25.00
Family Membership $30.00
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Spouse Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________ State:__________ Zip Code:_______________
Home Phone:___________________ Work Phone:______________________________
Email:___________________________________________
Information:
How many dogs do you currently own?__________ What Breeds?__________________
Do you breed dogs? (Yes/No)
If yes, how many litters do you have per year?____________________________
If yes, what health clearances do you run on your dogs prior to breeding?_______
__________________________________________________________________
Are you a member of any other breed club? ( Yes/No)
Have you ever been suspended or expelled from another breed club? ( Yes/No)
If you answered yes to the last question, explain the circumstances using an additional sheet of paper.
Have you ever been suspended or fined by the American Kennel Club, Inc.? ( Yes/No)
If you answered yes to the last question, explain the circumstances using an additional sheet of
paper.
What activities do you participate with your dog (s) in, circle all that apply.
Hunting AKC Hunt Tests Field Trials Conformation Obedience Agility
Would you be interested in helping at any club sponsored events? Circle all the apply.
Specialty Show Hunt Tests Field Trials Awards Banquet
Fun Days Novelties Newsletter Game Fair
I agree to abide by all Club by-laws and breeding guidelines. I also certify that I/we are in good standing with
the AKC. If either of these conditions are violated you may be suspended of removed from The German
Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota, Inc.
Signature_________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________
Please fill out and return with dues to:
Chris Benskin
Treasurer GSPC of MN
22020 Jivaro St
Oak Grove, MN 55303-8625
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of MN
Newsletter Editor
Kitty Keiner
2688 61st St
Fulda, MN 56131
E-Mail: [email protected]
Be sure to check our website for more information at www.gspcmn.netkennel.com
2010 GSPCA National Champion ~ NFC FC Linns Windwalker Abbie