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Volume 15 Issue 6 Summer Addition June, July & August 2015

HOWLER Official Publication of the Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club

Welcome 1

Meetings and Dates 2

News and Brags 3

Thank you from

show Chair Wayne

Harmon

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Kids Fair and 4-H 5

Junior Showmanship 6-8

BIS/BIS-NOH

RBIS Summer

Solstice Winners

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Group 1 Summer

Solstice Winners 10-11

Canine Cancer

warning signs and

prevention.

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Contact information 15

IN THIS ISSUE

2015 Summer Solstice

Best in Show #1 Dog in America

GCH CH Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn

D Stern/P Buckles/P DUKEMAN/P McElheney: Owners

Kent Boyles: Handler

Please email your news, stories and photo’s to Theresaagoiffon@msn.com

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DOG SHOW DATES Cambridge MN Kennel Club Board of Directors

President: Glen Kothe Email: info@trdogs.com Vice President: Gretchen Hofheins-Wackerfuss Email: MnPin@aol.com Secretary: Theresa Goiffon Email: Theresaagoiffon@msn.com Treasurer: Tim Bergeron Email: toplinekennels@msn.com Director Darvin Bethke Director Eileen Bowen Director Wayne Harmon Director Rick Majkrzak Director Carol Wirkkunen

Date Meeting Location 08-11-15 Board Meeting Tele Conference 09-15-15 Board Meeting Tele Conference Date to be determined General Meeting B-Match 11-10-15 Board Meeting Tele-Conference Date to be determined General Meeting On the Run Holiday Brunch

Please put these dates on your calendar.

For up to date events, please visit our

website:www.CMKC.org

For current show information click

here!

Please plan to attend the following

club meetings. Your participation is

needed.

Unless otherwise noted Board and

membership meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. via

telephone conference call.

Dial 1-712-432-3100 and when asked for

your access (Bridge)

code press 351012. For further

information about joining the

conference calls phone Nancy

Bergeron toplineken-

nels@msn.com

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No meeting in the month of May, June or July.

From Linda Cunnien Friday July 24th showed at the Chihuahua Club of Greater Milwaukee PPc Hello Dolly “Dolly” my long coat Chihuahua bitch took Best of Winners for a 3 point major with Judge Wayne Harmon at the Waukesha kennel Club. She also took winners bitch for 1 point under Judge Betsy Dale.

Bred/Owned/Handled by:

Ellie, Lydia and Theresa Goiffon

Best in Show

Best of Breed at Westminster

Best of Winners National Specialty

1st and only Best in Show Owner Handler

Series for Australian Terriers

BIS BIS/NOHS GCH Ch Dunham Lake Unanimous Decision “Jake”

#1 Australian Terrier in the USA All-Systems

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Thank you from Summer Solstice Cluster Show Chair

Thank you for making the 2015 Summer Solstice Cluster Shows a success. The compliments were plentiful from a variety of sources. To achieve this success, it takes the work of many people and the time and energy you have volunteered. To the judges, it was difficult to adjust to the full loads each day with the ever-changing breed

assignments. The long days and changing weather conditions did meet up to the expectation from the hospitality commit-tee, that the weather would be variable and layers would be the order of the day. To the cluster committee members, the many hours of meetings put into organizing and the additional hours on the show weekend are appreciated. The cooperation of the two clubs has become a model for others and it is only due to your will-ingness of adapt and adjust to the needs of the moments. Our policy of always trusting the decisions of other committee members is always tested and we continue to become stronger and better each year. To the show committee members and their support staff, it was amazing to see the myriad of events happening at all times. The RV parking and grounds continue to be more difficult as most motorhomes are larger than my home and also require more electricity. The hospitality committee making sure the 120 workers are being fed and provided with beverages. The seminars and clinics designed to assist the exhibitors fulfill a need. Also, providing support for our local specialty clubs serves a valuable resource for the community. Judges hospitality always earns accolades from those that share with your expertise. To the ring stewards, your efforts to deal with the ever changing special attractions was appreciated. Without your assis-tance the show would not run so smoothly. To Purina, we appreciate your support to our show by deeming we are a show worthy of sponsorship. Funds were used to provide complimentary coffee to exhibitors each of the four mornings as well as ringside refreshments for Friday and Sat-urday. We appreciate the prizes given to exhibitors for each of the four days as well as donations to the cancer fundraiser and the RHP junior handling clinic. To our support staff of AKC and Onofrio, thank you Gina, Terry and Matt for your efforts to keep the show within reins and reason. Our show is the face of AKC in our area. Your willingness to assist only proves how important purebred dogs are to our lives. It is our task to preserve our favorite breed and it can only occur when you step up to the plate and make sure the passion for your breed continues. On most days, it would be easy to say that it is not my job……………….but when you take the time to help out you are assisting with letting the world know how important the human-canine bond is. To anyone that thinks that I might have skipped you, I have not…it is just that the message has become too long.

With appreciation, Wayne Harmon Summer Solstice Cluster Show Chair

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Kids Fair

Thank you to the members that participated in the Cambridge MN KC booth at the Isanti County Fair-grounds on Friday, July 24. An estimated thousand kids participated in the event. Also, thank you to Purina for providing us with a wide assortment of give-aways for the kids. It is important that we reach the next generation so they can experience the joy of the human-canine bond. It is our job to preserve the breed that we have fallen in love with through educating the kids of today.

A special “thank you” to Karen Lawrence for coordinating this event on behalf of the CMKC and Wayne Harmon for his support.

The Cambridge MN Kennel Club held a micro chip clinic for Kids in Chisago County 4H dog program. Dr Jon Peterson of Animal Medical Center in Lindstrom volunteered his time to insert the chips.

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Juniors are the future… Our clubs, The sport, The breeds depend on YOU!

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How to get started in AKC Junior showmanship The American Kennel Club licenses dogs shows (competitive exhibitions in which dogs are judged in ac-cordance with an established standard of perfection for each breed) that test and evaluate the form and function of purebred dogs. In addition, at some shows the AKC offers classes which evaluate the abilities of the participant on the other end of the lead, the young handler. AKC Junior Showmanship classes offer youngsters the opportunity to: Develop their handling skills Learn about good sportsmanship Learn about dogs and dog shows. JOIN THE WORLD OF AKC JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP! Juniors are important to the future of the sport of dogs and responsible dog ownership, and the more they learn, the more valuable they become. The values, attitudes and responsibility learned through Jun-ior Showmanship will serve youngsters well throughout their lives. By putting time and effort into learning about their dog and how to present it, juniors are rewarded with a win. WHO MAY PARTICIPATE Junior Showmanship classes are open to children from 9 to 18 years old and are divided into Novice and Open classes: All participants in Junior Showmanship classes must have an AKC Junior Showmanship Handler Number. Novice classes are for those children who, at the time entries close, have not won three (3) first-place awards in a Novice class at a licensed or member show. To qualify as a win, more than one child must be in competition in a class. The Novice class gives those children who are beginners a chance to gain experience and confidence apart from the more seasoned youngsters. Open classes are for those children having three or more first-place wins; these are the more experienced Junior Handlers. A beginner can learn how to present their dog more effectively by watching these talented youngsters in the ring. The classes may further be divided into: Junior: At least 9 years old but under 12 years old on the day of the show. Intermediate: At least 12 years old but under 15 years old on the day of the show. Senior: At least 15 years old but under 18 years old on the day of the show. For more information visit AKC.org

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The Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer By Dr. Becker

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the top five cancers in people are breast cancer in women, prostate can-cer in men, followed by lung cancer, colon/rectal cancer, and melanoma in both sexes. When it comes to our pets, there’s no national organization that tracks the occurrence of cancer. We do know that many common human cancers are not prevalent in pets, but there are other cancers we do acquire in common, including breast (mammary gland) cancer, lymphoma, skin cancer that takes the form of mast cell tumors in pets, and bone cancer. Four Common Types of Pet Cancer Mammary gland cancer. Mammary gland or breast cancer is common in both dogs and cats. It is the most common tu-mor found in female dogs and the third most common in cats. One of the presumed and much-touted benefits of early spaying of female pets is a decreased risk of mammary gland cancer. However, a study published in 2012 in the Journal of Small Animal Practice found that insufficient evidence exists that spaying at any age reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Lymphoma. Lymphoma is an incurable cancer of the lymph system, which is part of the immune system. In cats, one in three cancer diagnoses is lymphoma, most often of the GI tract. Dogs also develop lymphoma. To avoid contributing to your dog’s or cat’s lymphoma risk, make sure your pet isn’t exposed to cigarette smoke or lawn pesticides, especially those applied by professional lawn care companies. Mast cell tumors. The most common type of skin cancer in pets is mast cell tumor (MCT). MCT is much more prevalent in dogs than in cats. In cats, mast cell tumors are most often seen in the skin of the head or neck, but they can occur any-where in the body. Cats with these tumors are usually middle-age or older. Unfortunately, kitties with mast cell tumors on the inside of their bodies -- typically in the GI tract or the spleen -- carry a much poorer prognosis than tumors occurring on the skin. In dogs, mast cell tumors are most often found on the trunk, limbs, and in between the toes. Prognosis depends on the tumor location, the extent of the tumor, the grade, and the type of treatment given. Mast cell tumors of the skin are very different in dogs than cats. Surgery to remove the tumor is less invasive in cats, and the prog-nosis for a full recovery is much better in cats than in dogs. Mast cell tumors with generally poor prognosis are those on the muscle, around the mouth or in internal organs, in the bloodstream or bone marrow, and ulcerated tumors. Mast cell tumors that cause GI ulceration or are large, fast-growing, or recurring also carry a much poorer prognosis. Bone cancer (osteosarcoma). Osteosarcoma is a common and aggressive bone cancer that invades the long bones of large and giant breed dogs. Even with amputation of the affected limb and chemotherapy, which is the current standard of treatment, the average survival rate is only about a year. See Page 9 and 10 for signs to look for and how to prevent Cancer in your Canine.

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10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets

According to the Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center, the top 10 warning signs of cancer in pets are:

1. Unusual swellings that don’t go away or that grow. The best way to discover lumps, bumps, or swelling on your dog or cat is to pet him.

2. Sores that won't heal. Non-healing sores can be a sign of infection or cancer and should be evalu-ated by your veterinarian.

3. Weight loss. Illness could be the reason your pet is losing weight but isn’t on a diet.

4. Loss of appetite. Reluctance or refusal to eat is another sign of possible illness.

5. Bleeding or discharge. Bleeding can occur for a number of reasons, most of which signal a prob-lem. Unexplained vomiting and diarrhea are considered abnormal discharges, as well.

6. Offensive smell. An unpleasant odor is a common sign of tumors of the anus, mouth, or nose.

7. Difficulty eating or swallowing. This is a common sign of cancers of the mouth or neck.

8. Reluctance to exercise or low energy level. This is often one of the first signs that a pet is not feel-ing well.

9. Persistent lameness. There can be many causes of lameness, including nerve, muscle, or bone cancer.

10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating. These symptoms should be evaluated by your veteri-narian as soon as possible.

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Tips for Reducing Your Pet’s Cancer Risk

Don't allow your pet to become overweight. Studies show that restricting the amount of calories an animal eats pre-

vents and/or delays the progression of tumor development across species.

Fewer calories cause the cells of the body to block tumor growth, whereas too many calories can lead to obesity, and obe-

sity is closely linked to increased cancer risk in humans. There is a connection between too much glucose, increased insu-

lin sensitivity, inflammation, and oxidative stress – all factors in obesity – and cancer.

It's important to remember that fat doesn't just sit on your pet's body harmlessly. It produces inflammation that can promote

tumor development.

Feed an anti-inflammatory diet. Anything that creates or promotes inflammation in the body increases the risk for cancer. Current research suggests cancer is actually a chronic inflammatory disease. The inflammatory process creates

an environment in which abnormal cells proliferate.

Cancer cells require the glucose in carbohydrates to grow and multiply, so you want to limit or eliminate that cancer energy

source. Carbs to remove from your pet's diet include processed grains, fruits with fructose, and starchy vegetables like

potatoes. Keep in mind that all dry pet food contains some form of starch. It may be grain-free, but it can't be starch-free

because it's not possible to manufacture kibble without using some type of starch.

Cancer cells generally can't use dietary fats for energy, so appropriate amounts of good-quality fats are nutritionally

healthy. Another major contributor to inflammatory conditions is a diet too high in omega-6 fatty acids and too low

in omega-3s. Omega-6s increase inflammation while the omega-3s do the reverse. Processed pet food is typically loaded

with omega-6 fatty acids and deficient in omega-3s.

A healthy diet for your pet – one that is anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer – consists of real, whole foods, preferably raw. It

should be high in high-quality protein, including muscle meat, organs, and bone. It should include moderate amounts of

animal fat and high levels of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids, such as krill oil), a few fresh cut veggies and a bit of fruit.

This species-appropriate diet is high in moisture content and contains no grains or starches. I also recommend adding a

vitamin/mineral supplement and a few beneficial supplements like probiotics, digestive enzymes, and super green foods.

Reduce or eliminate your pet's exposure to toxins. These include chemical pesticides like flea and tick preven-tives,lawn chemicals (weed killers, herbicides, etc.), tobacco smoke, flame retardants, and household clean-ers (detergents, soaps, cleansers, dryer sheets, and room deodorizers). Because we live in a toxic world and avoiding all

chemical exposure is nearly impossible, offer a periodic detoxification protocol to your pets.

Allow your dog to remain intact (not neutered or spayed), at least until the age of 18 months to two years. Studies have linked spaying and neutering to increasing cancer rates in dogs. A 2002 study established an increased risk of osteosarcoma in both male and female Rottweilers neutered or spayed before the age of one year. Another study

showed the risk of bone cancer in neutered or spayed large purebred dogs was twice that of intact dogs.

Refuse unnecessary vaccinations. Vaccine protocols should be tailored to minimize risk and maximize protection,

taking into account the species, breed, background, nutritional status, and overall vitality of your pet.

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Please submit your news to Theresa Goiffon at

theresaagoiffon@msn.com by the 25th of each month.

Thank you!

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