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2011 Roaring

Fork Kennel ClubOfficers

President:Kathie Peightal397 Upper Cattle Creek

Carbondale, CO 81623970) 963-2133

Vice President:

ulianne Flaherty

9650 CR 311Silt, CO 81652

Treasurer:

Davy Lampman

0789 Cactus Flats RdCarbondale, CO 81623

970) 963-1758

Secretary:

Laurie Raymond

0633 Hwy 6 & 24Glenwood, CO 81601

970) 947-0014

Roaring Fork Kennel

Club Directors

Terena Thomas

4503 Colorado River Rd.

Gypsum, CO 81637

970) 524-8724

Britton Nieslanik

199 Cnty Rd, 115

Glenwood, CO 81601

970) 928-0482

Roaring Fork Kennel Club

General Concerns

inter's cold air brings many concerns forresponsible dog owners. Keep the followingprecautions in mind:

Don't leave your dog outside in the cold forlong periods of time. Wind chill makes dayscolder than actual temperature readings. Beattentive to your dog's body temperature,and limit its time outdoors.

Adequate shelter is a necessity. Keep yourdog warm, dry and away from drafts. Tilesand uncarpeted areas may become extremelycold, so make sure to place blankets andpads on floors in these areas.

Be extra careful when walking or playingwith your dog near frozen lakes, rivers orponds. Your dog could slip or jump in andget seriously injured.

Groom your dog regularly. Your dog needsa well-groomed coat to keep properlyinsulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs mayget extra cold, so consider a sweater or coat.Long-haired dogs should have excess hairaround the toes and foot pads trimmed toease snow removal and cleaning. If you dothe trimming, take care not to cut the pads or

AKC is now recognizing several new breeds:

Entlebucher Mountain DogThe Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a native of Switzerland and the smallest of the four tri-coloredSwiss Mountain Dogs, which also include theAppenzeller Sennenhund, Bernese Mountain Dog andthe Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. The Entlebucher isa medium-sized, compact and strongly muscled. Hehas a short, hard, tricolor coat that is bright black withsymmetrical markings of pure white on blaze, muzzle,chest, and feet; shades of rich fawn to mahogany arepresent on the eyebrows and between the black andwhite markings. Read more.

See more breeds on page 4.

Canine Corner January /February 2011

Winter Care for Canines

other delicate areas of the foot.

Feed your dog additional calories if ispends a lot of time outdoors or is aworking animal. It takes more energythe winter to keep the body temperaturegulated, so additional calories arenecessary.

Towel or blow-dry your dog if it getswet from rain or snow. It is importandry and clean its paws, too. This helpavoid tiny cuts and cracked pads. A lpetroleum jelly may soften the pads aprevent further cracking.

Don't leave your dog alone in a car. Ithe car engine is left on, the carbonmonoxide will endanger your dog's liIf the engine is off, the temperature inthe car will get too cold.

Continued on page 4.

Editor [email protected]



Canine Corner

Old dogs, like old shoes,

are comfortable. They

might be a bit out of

hape and a little worn

around the edges, but

hey fit well."_- Bonnie

Wilcox 'Old Dogs, Old

Friends'

WHERE: Al Lessor Building – Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton,80601

Round #1:Registration for conformation and juniors @8:00 a.m.

Judging starts @ 9:00 a.m. for the followinggroups: Working – 2 rings (Boxers will beudged first), Sporting and Hounds

Round #2:Conformation Registration @ 10:00 a.m.

Judging no earlier than 11:00 a.m. for thesegroups: Herding, Terrier, Toy, Non-

Sporting, Misc and Rare Breeds

Dear Colorado Animal Advocates,

Please join the ASPCA and the

Humane Society of the United States

in Denver on Tuesday, February 22,for Colorado Humane Lobby Day.

Lobby Day is an exciting

opportunity to meet directly withyour elected officials aboutlegislation that will significantly

impact animals!

During Lobby Day, you’ll have the

opportunity to be the voice foranimals and provide in-person

support for several animal-friendly

bills that have been or soon will be

introduced in the Colorado General

Assembly.

Meet Your Canine Lobbyist

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February 13, 2011

Conformation Only

Entry: $8.00

NO INDOOR GROOMING OR CRATING

Concessions will be available.

For further information, please contact: BuEngel, 303-637-9947 or

Jennifer Paul, 303-835-2595

In the morning, ASPCA and HSUSlobbyists will help prepare you to

meet your elected officials and the

staffs with a briefing on tips forlobbying and an overview of

pending animal legislation. You wi

also be provided with the materialyou need to be an effective anima

advocate. Best of all, you’ll get to

meet with both your state senatorand representative —we’ll set upappointments for you and others i

your district after you register to

attend.

Colorado’s animals need your

voice! Please register today to tak

part in this amazing event.

Thank you, Colorado, for caringabout animals and supporting the

ASPCA.

Attend the

NextMeetings:

February 9th

&

March 9th

High Tails

7 pm

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. COLORADO HUMANE LOBBY DA

First Baptist Church of Denver

1373 Grant Street

Denver, CO 80203

Participation in Lobby Day is free, but you must register in advance.

Belgian Malinois enjoy

skijoring on Derby Mesa

during Canine Country

School’s annual event with

Louisa Morrissey.



Which breed has the longest consecutive reign as thenumber 1 most popular dog in America?

Labrador RetrieverPoodleBoston TerrierBulldog

Which three breeds are on the most popular dogs list forthe first time, just having received AKCrecognition in 2010?

Irish Red & White Setter, Portuguese WaterDog, Pug

Yorkie, French Bulldog, MalteseLeonberger, Cane Corso, Icelandic SheepdogBlack Russian Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog,

Bearded CollieHow many years has the Labrador Retriever been the

number 1 most popular dog in America?20 years17 years22 years19 years

The Bulldog has been muscling his way up the list of most popular dogs in the U.S. In what year did heenter the top 10?

2002200420062007

Which of the following was one of the original ninebreeds registered with the AKC in 1884?

Golden Retriever

West Highland White TerrierEnglish SetterMastiff

Which of the top 10 most popular dogs have been usingtheir noses to sniff out bed bugs in New York Citythis year?

DachshundsBeaglesShih TzusBoxers

Which of the top 10 most popular dogs is hailed as theworld’s leading police, guard, and military dog?

BoxersPoodles

BulldogsGerman Shepherd DogsHow many breeds out of the top 10 most popular dogs

are used to keep our country safe?4321

Canine Corner

Something to Chew On:

AKC Dog Trivia

Answer K

on page 5

Club member Carol

McCardel and

Norwich Terrier,

Karri, demonstrate

good form at

Therapy Dog

Preparation Class.

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Which of the top 10 most popular dogs is commonlyknown as a “hot dog?” Labrador Retrievers Shih Tzus Dachshund Beagles Former President Bill Clinton’s dog Buddy is one of the most popular dogs in America. What kindof dog is he? Golden Retriever Labrador Retriever Yorkshire Terrier Boxer Snoopy is the most famous of which of the top 10most popular breeds? Labrador Retriever Bulldog Golden Retriever Beagle Which of the top 10 most popular dogs enjoyed TVstardom on the sitcom Full House? Poodle Shih Tzu Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Which of the top 10 most popular dogs serves as themascot for Yale University, Georgetown,University of Georgia, and the United StatesMarine Corps, among others? Bulldog Boxer

Labrador Retriever Dachshund Which of the top 10 most popular breeds wears ahairstyle similar to that of the Jersey Shore’sSnookie? Yorkshire Terrier Poodle Shih Tzu German Shepherd Dog How many of the top 10 most popular dogs are Toybreeds? 1 2 3

4



Canine Corner

Whoever said you

an't buy happiness

rgot little puppies."

Gene Hill

Interested inother AKC

breeds?

ee a completelist here.

Health Tips

Dogs cannot talk to us when they are sick. As a responsible dog owner, it is important topay special attention to your dog's well-being during the winter season. Remember the

following health concerns:

Antifreeze, which often collects on driveways and roadways, is highly poisonous.Although it smells and tastes good to your dog, it can be lethal. Rock salt, used to melt ice on sidewalks, may irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dryyour dog's feet after a walk. Provide plenty of fresh water. Your dog is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter in the summer. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water. Frostbite is your dog's winter hazard. To prevent frostbite on its ears, tail and feet, don'tleave your dog outdoors for too long. Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters canseverely burn your dog. Make sure all fireplaces have screens, and keep portableheaters out of reach.

Like people, dogs seem to be more susceptible to illness in the winter. Take your dog toa veterinarian if you see any suspicious symptoms. Don't use over-the-counter medications on your dog without consulting a veterinarian.

Continued: Winter Care for Canines

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Norwegian LundehundThe Norwegian Lundehund is a small and agile Spitz breed withseveral unique characteristics in combination not found in any otherdog. Features such as six toes on each foot; prick ears that fold closed,forward or backward at will; and the ability to tip the head backward

until it touches the back bone all helped them perform their job asPuffin hunter. Their dense coat ranges from fallow to reddish brown totan in color, with black hair tips and white markings, or white with redor dark markings. Read more.

XoloitzcuintliThe Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-eats-queen-tlee), or "Xolo,"is an ancient, natural breed from Mexico. It comes in three sizes – toy,miniature and standard, and two varieties – hairless and coated. In thehairless variety, the skin is tough, protective, smooth and close fitting.The coated variety is covered by a short, flat coat. In both varieties, adark, uniform color is preferred, ranging from black, gray black, slate,to red, liver or bronze, although white spots and markings arepermitted. Today, this breed serves as a guard and companion.

Read more.

The AKC also welcomes the following breeds into the Miscellaneous Class:

Bergamasco, Boerboel, Dogo Argentino, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno,

Peruvian Inca Orchid, Pumi, Sloughi and Wirehaired Vizsla.

Newly Accepted AKC BreedsContinued from front page



Canine Corner

After the November election, I learned that Missouri voters

assed legislation known as the Puppy Mill CrueltyPrevention Act (Proposition B). As I began surfing thenternet to learn more, I anticipated reading about strict newegulations that would dramatically limit the number of dogser “breeding factory” along with regulations that wouldnhance the physical and emotional well being of dogsnfortunate enough to wind up in puppy mills. Here is whatread. Proposition B stipulates that breeders may have up to0 breeding dogs at any given time (no, the number 50 is nottypo). Additionally, this new legislation requires that dogse provided with:Sufficient food that is provided at least once daily_-Access toot frozen and is free of debris, feces, algae, and other contamiNecessary veterinary care (an examination at least once yearleterinarian).Sufficient housing including protection from the elements_-So turn and stretch freely and fully extend limbs.Adequate rest between breeding cycles (no more than two litt8 month time period)

Fifty dogs at a time? Daily food and clean water required?Enough space to allow dogs to stand up and stretch theiregs? Was this really the best that puppy mill reformegislation could provide- nothing more than the bare basicso sustain a modicum of physical comfort for puppy milllivestock”? How could this be? I addressed my surprise and

isappointment by contacting and asking questions of ennifer Fearing, the California senior state director for the

Humane Society of the United States who was in Missouririor to the election canvassing for votes for Proposition B.

Her responses were informative and heartfelt, and she was soenuinely patient in responding to my lack of awareness. ennifer has graciously allowed me to share her comments

with you:

Under the old Missouri law, dogs can be kept in wire-loored cages just six inches longer than their bodies. Theages can be stacked on top of each other. A veterinarian

must make an annual walk-through of a facility but there is

o requirement that the dogs get actual exams or evenreatment for any existing conditions or injuries. Dogs arered on every single heat cycle, leading to dogs so bred-outhat we routinely see young dogs (three to four years old)

whose teeth have all fallen out because their systems are so

My Puppy Mill Education- by Nancy Kay, DVM ©

Answer Keyfrom Page 3

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bitch being sold

auction. She’s

nothing more tha

number.

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1 B 9 C2 C 10 B3 A 11 D4 D 12 D5 C 13 A6 B 14 C7 D 15 B8 A

overtaxed and malnourished, and whose teats are dragging onground. The old law does have a provision regarding extremetemperatures, but it says that dogs couldn’t face extremetemperatures for more than three consecutive hours, makingenforcement impossible because no inspector is going to standaround with his thermometer in the air for three hours. There a vague requirement for an exercise plan, but that too isunenforceable and as a result we see dogs who have clearly livtheir entire lives on wire floors and never set foot on solidground.

The new law, which goes into effect one year from passage: Every dog must have a solid-floored enclosure that allowsconstant, unfettered access to a larger outdoor area. Larger

enclosure sizes are required with specific sizing requirementsbased on the size of the dog. Each dog must receive an annuaexam and any dog who is sick or suffering must receiveveterinary treatment. No dog may have more than 2 litters inany 18 month period, which essentially means every 3rd cyclerested, giving them a chance to recuperate from the exhaustingcycle of carrying and nursing pups. The time limit mentionedabove is removed so that dogs cannot be kept in temperaturesbelow 45 degrees or above 85 degrees, period.

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Canine Corner

American Red Cross Pet

1 st

Aid & CPR Class February 26 th

Noon-4pm

Shaggy Dog

RSVP with Terena

(970) 524-8724

Just as importantly, these new requirements aresimple and easy to enforce. Currently inMissouri, if law enforcement gets a complaint

call they must call in the experts from theDepartment of Agriculture to help interpret 30+pages of vague, confusing and outdatedregulations. Because of backlogs andunderstaffing, it can take six months or longer foran Ag inspector to even show up. But anySheriff’s deputy can interpret these newrequirements – anyone can see if a floor is solidor wire; if cages are stacked; if the dogs haveaccess to an outdoor area; if there are more than50 dogs; etc. So instead of leaving the dogs tosuffer for another six months, law enforcementcan file criminal charges on the spot.

And the penalties may seem modest but anyviolation of the new Puppy Mill CrueltyPrevention Act is a criminal offense, which leadsto license forfeiture. And if conditions rise to thelevel of animal cruelty, the offender can becharged instead under the existing state animalcruelty law.

Missouri is only the fifth state to cap the numberof dogs a commercial breeder can keep. Since2008, Oregon, Washington and Virginia have setthe number at 50, and Virginia includes aprovision allowing the state to allow more than

50 if certain conditions are met. Louisiana has acap of 75. It’s important to remember that thesebills are not intended to ban commercialbreeding, they are simply designed to eliminatethe worst abuses at puppy mills and create morehumane living conditions for the dogs who livethere. And the data (from state and federalinspection reports) are clear that the largestfacilities accumulate the most frequent and mostsevere violations.

Puppy Mills

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I should mention too that the new law is inaddition to, and not in lieu of, the existingregulations. Those regulations still exist, this

law is simply an overlay to correct the weak anvague areas of the regulations that allowed dogto suffer.

Finally, the significance of this law passing inthe epicenter of the puppy mill industry cannotbe overemphasized. It will lead to similarrestrictions in other states and to vastimprovement in the living conditions of dogskept for the commercial pet trade.”

Jennifer’s explanations certainly changed myperspective about the benefits provided by

Proposition B. While this legislation will notcreate an existence for a puppy mill victim thatin any way resembles my notion of what everydog deserves, no doubt its enforcement willmake a positive difference in the current dismalquality of many lives. I must admit that afterreading Jennifer’s response my overridingfeeling was, “Shame on me!” As a veterinarianI’m embarrassed by my naïveté about puppymills. To some degree, I think I’ve been floatinalong that river in Egypt (De Nial)- far morepleasant to be “out of touch” rather than “intouch” with the true horrors of what goes on inpuppy mills. Sure, via my blog and in Speaking

or Spot I’ve advocated against supportingpuppy mills by avoiding purchasing puppiesfrom pet stores or on line (sight and site unseenI simply don’t think my efforts have beenadequate. While I’m certain that I need to domore to create puppy mill reform, I’m not yetsure what that “more” looks like yet. Stay tunedI will keep you posted as I figure it out.

Best wishes, Dr. Nancy Kay

Here is a brag for Albany now known as CH SpiritMountains Albany of Maplemor, BN,RN,RA,CGC ( 1/3 ofRE) at the Longs Peak Obedience trial Jan 15-16th,Albany finished her BN, earning her the distinction onbeing the first rottweiler in CO to earn a BN. She alsoearned the first leg of her RE, and on Sunday washighest scoring working dog in trial.

Laura Wright-SmithSpirit Mountain Rottweilers and Pottery

Congratulations to Jeanne &Blue Merle Cardigan Corgi,Rhys, for passing both theirCGC and TDI test at theannual Fun Match in Eagle.

Way to go Jeanne!!!!ay to go Jeanne!!!!

Top Performance! Congratulations Laur



Canine Corner

Yesterday I had to have Cha Cha put to sleep.hat we had thought since Thanksgiving was a

partially torn acl turned out to be cancer --carcinoma of the lymph. Ironically, theultrasound that revealed it also showed that thetransitional cell carcinoma of her bladder thatwe had been treating since May was completelygone. Because we didn't know her lameness wasdue to a new cancer, we got started addressingthat too late. She fought hard, seemed to bemaking progress -- and then began to loseground so fast.

Mostly we could keep her comfortable, but her

last day was pretty hard. Dr Cindy came overand we released her from her pain. I think I'mstill in shock, and poor Chum is really grieving.He was with her at the end, too --hard for him, but we could see that heunderstood she's dead, so he isn't looking forher, just so sad. I think he and she got along sowell because he never wanted to be a leader --

Laurie Loses Cha Cha

RFKC Meeting MinutesFKC Meeting Minutes

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It was a very small meeting Weds,Jan. 12 at 7 pm, High Tails. Presentwere Davy Lampman, JeanneHuyser, Erin Galbreath and LaurieRaymond. Davy and Jeanne wentover trophies for the show and otherpremium list stuff. Then we just atepizza, drank wine and talked. Wediscussed possibilities for publiceducation programs the club could

undertake this year, either atmeetings or at a larger venue. Wehope the Feb. meeting will be betterattended and we can get more inputand make concrete plans.

and Cha, of course, never entertained any other rolefor herself until the last couple of weeks. It makes

me wonder what they both thought and felt aboutBeth's disappearance -- because, for them, she justwent away and didn't come back. Cha Cha saw herin Arizona, but Cha was sick then, too -- we justhadn't identified what with.

Thanks,

--Laurie

Our hearts go out toboth Laurie andChumley in theirtime of grieving.

I am going to start Rall

Classes. I’m takingnames & #’s or emailaddresses and will setthe first session when Iget enough interest. Thanks, Laura Van Dyne, CPD(970) 963-3745

Rally Classes

"I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if weweren't certain we knew better.”

-George Bird Evans, "Troubles with Bird Dogs"



RFKC Events

Please look for our new fan page,http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roaring

-Fork-Kennel-Club/169133279792189

If You Haven’t Yet,

Join Us On Facebook Now

Help Your Local Shelter elp Your Local Shelter

GET OUT YOUR CALENDAR

AND ENTER THIS INFO NOW!!

Next Meetings: High Tails 7pm

February 9

March 9

April 13

May 11

Thursday Night Training Drop InNew Castle Community Center 7-8pm

Come train your dog in both Rally

and Obedience. This is not a

structured training class, but the

usual participants are highly

educated and can help even the

novice handlers gain better control,

practice sound training techniques

and hone show etiquette.

Game Introduction

High Tails, West GlenwoodSaturdays 2-4

Bring your dog and play with many

of the Smart Toys that are available

to you and your dog. Know what

your dog likes before you buy!

Plum Creek Cluster Show

Feb 17- 21st

National Western Stock Show Complex

www.plumcreekkennelclub.com

Redstone Winterfest

February 19-21st

Bring your healthy, socially

appropriate dog to this great

weekend. Skijor, play games and

win prizes, learn Pet1st Aid and

CCR, Participate in the puppy

parade and costume contest.

Dog Terra

Breckenridge, March 6th

LAPS Doggie Centric Festival

Sue Sternberg

Grand Junction, March

Interested parties contact Terena.

RFKC AKC Dog Show

Eagle July 16th

& 17th

We will need many volunteers.

Karen Zinc, DVM

August, Grand JunctionStructural Correctness in the Canine Form.

More details to come.

2011 Nat. Herding Championships

Strang Ranch, Carbondale

Se tember 13 throu h 20

Here are the 2010 animal numbers for the Rifle Animal Shelter and Friends of Rifle Animal Shelt

Dogs taken-in –311 Dogs adopted -191

Cats taken-in –174 Cats adopted - 153 Here are a few things you might need to buy and you can help the shelter pets at the same time!

oes your dog and cat have an updated ID tag? Come to the shelter and buy one! We offer

very nice stainless steel ID tags by mail. They cost $9 and last for years!

oes your dog need a new collar or leash? Come to the shelter and buy one! Karen Andruzak

has made some BEAUTIFUL nylon collars and leashes of all sizes. Prices range between $5 and

and are VERY reasonable! oes your dog or cat need a new bed? Stop by Town and Country Veterinary Clinic and buy

one! Mona Koper and Jean Pristas are always busy making pet beds and have many repeat custom

They have been known to do custom colors too! o you like REALLY GOOD coffee? Stop the shelter and buy some Murphy’s Ranch Special

Blend! The coffee is $11 a bag for whole bean, $12 for ground and $13 for decaf. It can also be

purchased at: Valley Veterinary Clinic, Divide Creek Animal Hospital , High Tails Dog and Cat

Outfitters, New Castle Veterinary Clinic, Western Rockies Credit Union, Gentle Friends, DowntoDrug, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Cindy Wallace Natural Vet. It’s delicious!

oes your car need a new license plate? Go to the DMV and pick up an Adopt a Shelter Petlicense plate! The initial cost is $80 and then an extra $20 a year. The money raised from this pla

goes to the Pet Over Population fund, which helps our area out a great deal! This plate helps spay

neuter shelter pets and pay for other medical expenses. The plate also promotes pet adoption. It’s

attractive and we know you and your car would look really good with one! Please support shelter

and get this plate!

We are always looking for Facebook friends and for people who are willing to let us tag them in o

videos there. Please friend us on Facebook or suggest friends for us. We are Rifle Animal Shelte

let us know about the tagging. You can also help shelter pets on Facebook by sharing their Petfind

links with your friends. Click on the Facebook icon on the adoptable pet’s Petfinder listing. It’s aeasy way to help shelter pets!

This is an interesting blog from Fix Austin about whymandatory spay neuter laws don’t work. It’s wellworth reading if you are interested in this topic.

http://fixaustin.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-we-join-national-consensus-against.html

The Rifle Shelter desperately needsfoster home for a post op 6-9 month

old Beagle mix male. He needs to bslowly rehabilitated and must be ke

calm. If you or anyone you know iinterested in helping this little guy g

a better start in life call Heather,(970) 625-8808. Find him athttp://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/185253

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