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This Months spotlight is on Debbie Jahnke! Thanks to Debbie for all her great answers and for being our first member featured in the Spotlight! Debbie is our current club President and the lady behind Stardan kennel. How long have you owned Samoyeds? Believe it or not.... I have owned Samoyeds for 40 years this year. So I guess this is my Ruby Anniversary My first Samoyed was born in 1971- I started showing him in 1972 in obedience. My first dog was Sam... and he was NOT a show dog... although I did show him (West Point's Silver Star Am CD, Can CD) We lived on West Point Road in Green Bay so named him that way. He was a gift from my mother's employer. Her daughter had purchased him from a Docktor Pet Center- and he came from a puppy mill in IA. She moved to Chicago and could not take him- so I received him when he was about a year old- and he knew how to pull me- literally on my face. My mom said she would not have a dog scarring up my face.... so off to obedience school we went. he was about 65 lbs and I weighed about 90 lbs ( was only 11 years old at the time) Well, we flunked the first time around- he got up
on his stays.... I was devastated and vowed he would pass obedience class if it was the last thing I did, The next go round we won 2nd place and I thought the trophy thing was kinda fun. It took me 6 months to trace back all the dealers and pet stores to get his AKC papers in order- I think he had something like 6 transfer papers by the time I got him. We then entered GMSFs 1st Specialty in the Novice class. Emma Brodzeller was the judge and we got 198.5 and High in Trial. Everyone wanted to know where this little kid came from with this terrific obedience dog. We went on to try Junior Showmanship from there and then discovered that we needed a better dog for juniors..... so I saved up my babysitting money (at 50 cents and hour) to buy what would be my first champion dog- Am Can CH Windsong Yankee Doodle Dandi Am CD Can CD. I think we paid a whopping $300 for him and he was a show pick. Purchased from Mary Kistner after I saw Joanne Hilbelink showing her new puppy Hotshot (CH Karalot's Hotshot of Windsong) We wanted a pup just like him from the repeat breeding. From Obedience to Junior Showmanship to Confirmation and then everything in between.... look what we created from such simple beginnings. Continued on Pg 4...
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Upcoming Meeting Details: Meet at the Beach! Sunday, August 5th 11:00am Picnic & Fun to follow! See Page 4 for details
Specialty Results Mannys Big Brag 2011 Awards Next Meeting Info Meeting Minutes Upcoming Shows
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WD: Moonlighter's Solitary Man RWD: White Eagle's Cor Coroli WB: White Eagle's Reach For The Stars At Alpine Glo RWB: Millcreek's Alaskan Holiday BOW: Moonlighter's Solitary Man BOB: Moonlighter's Solitary Man BOS: CH White Eagle's Full Moon Rising On Alpine Glo Sel D: GCH Tobil's Storm Warning At Sunrise Sel B: CH Ej & Dasha's Behind The Scenes AOM: Millcreek's Tuck'd In At Samkist AOM: GCH Hawkwind's Emerald Storm
Use yoga mats cut in half for the bottom of the soft crates (or any crate). They are nonslip, easy to clean plus they provide a little cushion in the bottom as well as protecting the fabric bottom from dog claws.
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2011 GMSF Achievement Awards ~ BIS ~ Ch. Moonighters Hometown Hero Brett
Owners: Eugene Ney and Jeanne Nonhof
Sire: CH Frostyacres Tanks T Rexann Dam: CH Moonlighers Thats my Girl Eugene writes: Brett went BIS at the Sheboygan Kennel Club show in Sept 25th, 2011. Breed and Group judge was Arley Hussin with Katie Gammill judging BIS. Brett defeated 425 dogs! Congratulations to Brett, Eugene, and Jeanne!
There will be a lovely sand beach with a board walk most of the way. The dog picnic area is handicap accessible as is the bathroom there.
Park Map: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ name/kohlerandrae/pdfs/kapetmap.pdf
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Not at this time- although I do co-own a few right now.... I co-own an APHA registered Paint horse with my daughter- As Good As It Zips- we purchased him at a Paint auction in Minneapolis just before he turned the age of 2. Steffany was 9 years old at the time and probably was not a good match- young We also owned a Tibetan Terrier- CH Kelly Lakes Hot to Gohorse with a young rider..... but I could not afford the prices of this was Ryan's first show dog. Finished his championship at the older more seasoned horses- and we definitely wanted the Chicago International when Ryan was just 5 years old. Evesomething she could show in the Class A ranks. Zippy is still ryone held their breath when he would living with Steffany in Reedsburg- he have to lift the dog over his head to put him is now 14 years old. He has a number on the table for exam. of ROM's and was #3 in the country for English Pleasure, #10 in the counI also co-owned an Akita- which I handled try for English Equitation, and was #7 Ch Stardan's Jack Daniels- BISS for awhile. So I have a lot of background in the country for 2 year old halter. Chicagoland Samoyed Club in a lot of different breeds in a lot of different groups. CH Karalot's Kandi Kane of Stardan I co-own a Pointer with my daughter
Stars at Stardan
Steffany- CH Southern's XOXOXO who we showed at Westminster and won his first specialty (NJ Pointer Club) when he was 8 months old under Jane Forsythe. Isaac was Steffany's junior howmanship dog - and she did a lot of big winning with him out Easteven beating the #1 Pointer in US from the classes (it was a half sister to him out of the same sire) We love Isaac, but we have never seen a more stupid dog! Loveable but dumb! I also co-owned an American EskimoAlex-who was one of the first Eskies to obtain an AKC Championship. He was ranked in the top 10 for a number of years being handled by my daughter -at age 5 and son who was 10. He obtained a number of Group Wins- and was Ryan's first Group placing (I think Ryan was 9 years old at the time) We had purchased him for $1.00 from the breeder
We had Long haired Dachshunds that the kids showed for 15 years. I think a total of 3 were with us for those yearsall obtained from Sharon White Wyndcrest Dachshunds. Ryan showed them then Steffany and then Justin. Most of my kids started showing when they were 4 years old and the Sammies were just too strong for them. So
- BOB over 101 Samoyeds from classes GMSF CH Stardan's Cracker Jak of Kynalak- Winners Bitch GMSF CH Stardan's Billy Jak- Winners Dog - GMSF CH Stardan's In Hot Pursuit- Winners Dog GMSF CH Stardan's Epsilon Indi- Best in Sweepstakes GMSF CH Stardan's Shooting Star- BOWSAMS specialty, Group II from the classes Oshkosh KC, WD Chicagoland Samoyed Club CH Stardan's Amaretto of AnadyrBOW GMSF,1989 BOW BOS SAMS, 1989- BOS SAMI x3 yearsBOS Chicagoland Samoyed Club x2 years, BOS GMSF x 2 years and AOM GMSF at 13 years of age.
What are some of the most notable dogs you have owned/produced?
Man! I really have to think about this! So many of my dogs are notable because what they were to me... but maybe were not really notable to anyone else.... My first champion was AM Can CH Windsong Yankee Doodle Dandi Am Can CDHe only sired a single litter- and he was a bit of a spit fire- feisty little dog-not even 22"-but he taught me how to handle- how not to rest for a single moment. If you could handle this dog- you could handle ANY dog. He also was a great weight puller- his first attempt at weight pulling he pulled 2000 lbs and we actually stopped because he was 10 years old at the time and were afraid he may injure himself. My claim to fame- was probably through my foundation bitch- Dotti. CH Windsong's KremePuff O'Stardan-CD ROMCDotti was my first Group Placing dog- and she produced lovely pups that could really
move! I think she produced 10-11 champions and probably could have finished a few more.... but saw no reason to. Continued...
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Sire: AM CAN GCH Celticfrost All Tuckered Out Dam: BIS/BISS Am Can GCH Millcreekss Wild Irish Rose Plmst Pat and Frank Write: Ranger finished his AM Championship by going WD for the 5pt major at the GMSF Specialty 2011 and 4 majors including winning Open Dog Class at the SCA National Specialty 2010. He continues his career with many Samoyed family supporting him. Congrats to Ranger, Pat, and Frank!
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Sire: CH T-Snow Stars All the Above Dam: T-Snow Stars Risn to the Ocasn Karen writes: With majors scarce as hens teeth in this area and Mary Jo wanting her finished I let her go to Colorado last year in July. She finished on October 22, 2011 Anya is a hunter along with Kiska and they spend hours each day patrolling the back yard for squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks. Thats their job and she takes it very seriously! Occasionally they catch one so all the running and barking is a worthwhile project for them. Even in the dead of winter she would rather lay on the back step and watch for rabbits to come to the bird feeder just on the other side of the fence all night long while the rest of us are resting in the house watching TV. She is a real Tom boy!
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2011 GMSF
~ Ch. & GCh. ~ GCH Bravehearts Mountain Meadowlark Lacee
Owner: Karin Nyhuis & Mary Jo Wilidigg Sire: CH T-Snow Stars All the Above Dam: CH Bravehearts Primevera HT Karen writes: Lacee Finished her CH on Jan 29, 2011, her GCH May 8, 2011 which qualified her for the Eukanuba Classic in Decemer 2011 in Orlando, FL where she went Select two days at the all breed shows and placed in the top ten at the Classic. 2011 was quite a year for Lacee and Me! Congratulations to Lacee and Karen!
Another special win for me happened 2 weeks later. We were entered at Paper Cities show. Now Jacki had not grown much coat in the two weeks, but he still could look decent. In the breed that day we had Edd Bivin. Well he reamed me out- yelling at me to NEVER bring a dog in this condition to him again- it was not fair to the dog to bring an out of coat dog. I indicated that it was middle of summer and most of the dogs were not in great coat. He told me he would give me the breed even though he was in such poor condition. But never to show a dog like that to him again.
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To me the best wins were while showing my veterans- whether that was Jacki, Amy or Dotti. My eyes will always water up if I get a decent win with an old dog. I remember showing Amy at GMSF at the tender age of 14- she won an Award of Merit CH Stardan's Something Special from the 12 & over class- she out HIC- WD Chicagoland Samoyed moved a lot of dogs 10 years her junClub ior. Richard Lake had remembered her from her younger years and could not CH Stardan's Ready to Rumble HIC believe the shape she was in. He gave - RWD Potomac Valley Samoyed me the win that day in March and I had tear filled eyes. Amy died that same Club year on Mother's Day from an aggresGCH Millcreek N Polarmist Flirtn w sive form of breast cancer. That last Disaaster at Stardan-HIC-RWB win with Amy meant a lot to me- we did not even know she was ill at the SAMI, Best in Sweeps GMSF, BOS time.
Free time? What free time? With 5 dogs, 4 kids, a fulltime job- Wellness Coordinator at work- work with the United Way- American Heart Association- member/trainer Packerland Kennel Club,- Breed Columnist for AKC Gazette- SCA Bulletin Columnist- 4-H leader both dog and horse.... (over 25 years) Showing both dogs and horsesrefurbishing our home- sewing australian sashes, blankets- (I also like to quilt) I enjoy playing baseball (have no time for it lately..) showing dogs and handling for other breeds. I used to cross stitch- but eyes have not been good enough to do that latelyalso reading- but again eyes making that difficult. I enjoy musicals and theatre and assisting my kids in acting, modeling (I also did both in my younger years) I was in a rock band in the past- (I play electric
GMSF Stardan's Sumthing to Talk AboutWinners Bitch Potomac Valley Samoyed Club- RWB Minuteman Samoyed Stardan's Ready for Sumthing HICBest Veteran in Sweeps SAMS- WB SAMS Stardan's Rumble in the JungleBOS Sweeps SAMI Stardan's Diamond Girl- RWB HOA Samoyed Specialty Stardan's Hotsi Totsi- RWB Chicagoland Samoyed Club.
As a kid my parents always told me no.... no I could not have a horse, no I could not go on this trip... so I often planned everything and did it and then told my parents later....
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If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
I would like to live in Hawaii or somewhere warm and sunnybut not too buggy- Bermuda or Bahamas has also intrigued me. Alaska also could beckon me.... just for the wilderness of it. I always wanted to go Whale watching too.
Are there any Sammy adventures you have not tried yet, but would like to?
I have always wanted to do dog sledding but never had the extra money for the sled and rigs. We live right across the road from snowmobile trails - so would be interested in that at some point. We have done weight pulls, backpacking, dabbled a bit in herding- would like to do more of that. Obedience and agility have done in the past. Can't find the time anymore. Would like to do some rally...
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Meeting Minutes
The Meeting: called to order by President Debby Jahnke at the home of Frank & Pat Kreif, Fredonia, WI at 2:21 pm. Members Present: Pat Backhaus, Kathy Filicetti, Sharon Hoyer, Stephen Hoyer, Debby Jahnke, Frank Kreif, Pat Kreif, Jeanne Nonhof, John Nyhuis, Karin Nyhuis, Sandra Paterson and Amanda VerBruggen. Guest Present: None Minutes: Motion by Sandy P., 2nd by Frank K. to except the minutes as emailed. Passed. Secretarys Report: Pat K. reported of sending the letter to Jones on the 5th of June. She also received fliers for matches that were handed out. Treasurers Report: Kathy F. reported an opening balance of $3840.52 and a closing balance of $4706.85 for the month of June. She also handed out a Profit and Loss report from January through July 2012. (If anyone wishes a copy of the reports, let Kathy F. or Pat K. know and they will email a copy) Motion by Jeanne N., 2nd by Amanda V. to except the Treasurers report. Passed. Membership Appls + Voting on Membership: none Committee Reports: a) Sunshine: Kathy reported she had sent out Birthday cards and no one is ill. b) Combined Spec.: none c) Web Site: nothing to report d) 2012 Double Exposure: Kathy F. reported that we are still waiting for the check from Madison. e) 2013 Double Exposure: Heather Loproto has agreed to chair and Jeanne N. has agreed to mentor. We need to select Sweeps Judges. Heather will take care of hiring the judge. Motion by Jeanne N., 2nd by Karin N. that all Sweeps Judges will receive a $50.00 Gas Card for judging. Passed f) 2012 Summer Show: A round of discussion regarding the outcome of the show took place with everyone voicing pros and cons. We also addressed the email exchange to all members. g) 2013 Summer Show: Deb J. reported that we need to select a Sweeps Judge. (Everyone bring suggestions to the next meeting). Issues that were presented> Double matting on the four outside matts, larger ribbons, bathing area, social time with maybe a cook out. h) 2012 Tournament: Deb J. reported and the email exchange to all members was discussed. John N. presented the top 20 idea to the membership. It was agreed by all membership that this tournament did result in a success and a big thanks to Juli Ocepek for doing such a great job of being Secretary. i) 2013 Tournament: Motion by Jeanne N., 2nd by John N. to hold a Tournament again in 2013 at West Bend. Eugene Ney is considering chairing it. He will let us know by the next meeting. j) 2014 Tournament: Motion by Jeanne N., 2nd by John N. to hold a Tournament on Friday and our Specialty on Saturday evening. Passed. k) 2013 KMKC Shows: Deb J. reported that KMKC has contracted judges for Sammys. The membership was not happy that we were not getting input. We need to have a list of Judges from the area to give to Kettle Moraine so we have the input. Bring your suggestions to the next meeting. k) 2013 KMKC Shows: Deb J. reported that KMKC has contracted judges for Sammys. The membership was not happy that we were not getting input. We need to have a list of Judges from the area to give to Kettle Moraine so we have the input. Bring your suggestions to the next meeting. k) 2013 KMKC Shows: Deb J. reported that KMKC has contracted judges for Sammys. The membership was not happy that we were not getting input. We need to have a list of Judges from the area to give to Kettle Moraine so we have the input. Bring your suggestions to the next meeting. (Continued on Page 5)
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but shake on the grooming table. They may pant or not be relaxed during the grooming process. They stress at the show. All I want at this point, is for the dog to go to a noisy show, be able to relax and sleep in their crate, groom on the table and look around calmly. I dont care if they can move in the ring or if they just walk around in the ring, I just want them relaxed. I will go to a show, look at my competition and know that my dog is not the best one on that day. My expectation for that day will be to PLACE. One can strive to win at this point, but your expectation should realistically be to place. This will keep you grounded as to the facts of showing your not going to win everyday. Dont expect it. If the judge finds you, great. But then also measure that expectation with the judges performance. Figure out why you won. Was it movement, heads, conditioning? Keep that information for future reference. Use picture time to find out what your judge liked about your dog. Small talk and chit chat can bring a lot of good information. Write it down. Your dog may be trained better, groomed better, handled better. These factors can affect your win even if your dog is not the best structurally that day. If you are honest in evaluating your dog and you feel he is at the WIN level that day, then that will be your expectation. You can use this process as your progress with your dog from the classes to a special. Through the Groups and to Best In Show.
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year old major pointed dog who is halfway through his championship, but he is still at Step 3. He is not yet moving relaxed and he often will not bait inside the ring. Even though he CAN win at this point, I am still hoping he will bait and be relaxed in the ring. If I leave the ring with that, I am happy. Once he masters the show level my expectation is that he can now start to gain the attention of the judge. I cannot expect a judge to find the qualities of this dog if he is still in a training phase. This applies to a handler who is also in the training phase. New exhibitors and handlers also go through a Show Phase. Things like learning to groom properly, attending a show without getting stressed or applying stress to your dog, learning how to switch hands, and how to gait a dog smoothly without interfering with his free flowing movement, not jerking a lead for balance while gaiting, knowing patterns these also figure into your Show Phase. When YOU can handle adequately, then you can move to the next phase. PLACE Level The next level is the place phase. I start expecting the dog to place in the class consistently. First, my goal is to make the cut at large shows. Then to place in the lower placements, 3rd and 4th. I then move my expectation to 1st and 2nd placements. I move my expectations as the dog progresses. I used to tell my kids that we dont care what color the ribbon is, all we hope for is a ribbon. This is starting the competitive process for you and your dog. I also would mention that at Specialties, it is always my goal to show well and perhaps make a cut. I am happy with that. I attend specialties, not for the win, but for other exhibitors to see what I am producing. If they can see my exhibits show well and represent me well. That is what I care about. Anything above that is just icing on the cake. This takes away any disappointment in not winning. To expect to win at a specialty is letting you down for disappointment.
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You can use this process as your progress with your dog from the classes to a special. Through the Groups and to Best In Show. I have seen people with ungroomed dogs, who are poorly conditioned and cant move on a loose lead berate a judge for not putting up their entry. I would not even walk in the ring with the dog, let expect to win with it. People feel it is bad judging or find reasons like a judge favors a handler in the ring. In reality it is often because there expectation is incorrect. Get your goals in order. Allow your dog or puppy time to grow and progress before applying the additional stress to your expectation of winning. Then think before you condemn a judge to your DO NOT SHOW List. Maybe it is your expectation that is wrong, and not his judging.
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