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Greater Milwaukee Samoyed Fanciers

Volume 2012

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...

Issue June

Upcoming Meeting Details: Meet at the Beach! Sunday, August 5th 11:00am Picnic & Fun to follow! See Page 4 for details

Inside this issue:

Specialty Results Mannys Big Brag 2011 Awards Next Meeting Info Meeting Minutes Upcoming Shows

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Win, Place, or Show 9

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.

Big Beat the Heat Brag! Manny goes BISS!


Jeanne Nonhofs 7 month old puppy dog, Moonlighter's Solitary Man, was BISS at the Greater Milwaukee Samoyed Fanciers 2012 Beat the Heat specialty judged by Mrs. Karen S. McFarlane over an entry of 60 with 17 Champions. Manny was expertly handled by friend Carol Hjort from North Carolina who attended our specialty for the first time. Manny was the only survivor in his litter as the puppies behind him were all dead. He was raised by foster mother, Ch. M's Laffin All The Way in the home of Eugene & Terri Ney. Breeder: Jeanne Nonhof. By CH Moonlighters Runnin and Laffin & CH Moonlighters Stan By Me

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2011 GMSF Achievement Awards ~ BIS ~ Ch. Moonighters Hometown Hero Brett
Owners: Eugene Ney and Jeanne Nonhof

Sunday, August 5th, 2012

Meet @ the Beach! 11:00am meeting Dogs are welcome!!


Bring your own picnic lunch
Kohler-Andrae is about two miles south of Sheboygan on County Highway V. From Interstate Highway 43, take exit 120. Go east on Highway V about two miles. Where Highway V turns left (north), go straight ahead on Beach Park Lane, the park entrance road. There is a Vehicle sticker requirement at all WI State Parks Sticker Fees With WI License Plates 65+ With WI Plates Out of State Plates Yearly Daily $25 $10 $35 $7 $3 $10

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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Member Spotlight : Debbie Jahnke


Do you have pets other than Samoyeds?
they started out with the smaller dogs and moved up. By the time they were old enough for Juniors- they were old pro's and most of my kids finished their first champions by the time they were 5 or 6 years old. All the dachshunds were gifted to my kids- breeder's felt that I would get them out and get them finished.... so was worth the free advertising...

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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Member Spotlight: Debbie Jahnke


Dotti (left) was tied for Top Producing Bitch in 1985. Her first litter she produced 6 champions (4 being Specialty Winners) out of 7 pups. She produced another 4 champions in the following litters with 3 of those also winning specialties. She was a BIG girl- could measure her in at 23". But she produced moderate pups most were in the 22" size (both girls and boys) She produced very healthy, very good moving pups. She was an excellent mom and all of her pups were always at least a pound when born. We never lost a pup from her. None ever faded. She was a very close buddy of mine.- But she hated working. I would try to hook her up to a wagon or sled and she would run the kids into trees to offset them. You would think that for a good sized bitchwork would not bother her.... WRONG! Dotti taught me how to relax & have fun in the ring.- I was able to go in there and just show her and enjoy it. My entire line is based off her. We continued with her son CH Stardan's Jack Daniels (pictured below) - he was out of Dotti's first litter. He was my first homebred champion- which really is important to me. We finished him out of the Bred By class- before the days of Medallions. He placed in his first group the weekend after he finished at age 2 under noted movement judge Quintin Laham. We did not show him further until he turned 3- in those days people were not in such a rush to special a dog right after they finish. Jackie was in the Top 10 for 5 years from age 3 to age 8. Always owner handled. I won my first BISS win with him at the Chicago Samoyed Club Specialty in 1986 I won my first Group 1 with him a week later. Jackie also produced a National Specialty Winner and a number of specialty winning sons and daughters. All his pups were stamped with his typehe was a beautiful boy with a lovely front (which was hard to find in those days) He only sired 5 litters and was only used after he was retired at age 8.
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2011 GMSF Achievement Awards


~Am Ch. & Can Ch. ~ Am. Can Ch. Celtic Frost Ranger N West Free Ranger
Owners: Frank and Pat Kreif

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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I also think his daughter AM Can CH Stardan;s Amaretto of Anadyr (pictured) was a notable girl. She was a diva bitch for sure. HATED people touching her, even me! As a young dog she would not put her ears up in the ring.... she could really whip around a ring though! She finished with 3- 5 pt majors- BOW at GMSF, WB at SAMS and BOW at Packerland KC to finish. Since she did not like showing, we thought we would breed her- well, she was a terrible mom... hard to get bred- (had to breed her before her 9th day or she would come out of season.) Not a good whelper either. She had 2 litters (one with 3 pups, 1 with 1) We never bred her again. When she became a veteran we decided to enter her at the Madison Specialty- lo and beholdshe actually liked showing - I would show her on a 10 foot leadstay off her not touching her or stacking her.... and she went BOS from the veterans class- she went BOS at 6 more specialties- never really winning the elusive BISS- one of my deepest regrets. We took her to Canada and she finished her CH in one weekend- 3 shows with 2 Group II's. Had a great time showing her as a Veteran- and she was probably the prettiest bitch I ever owned. All my dog's still go back to her, except Desi. She also took a number of Group placements as a veteran. Desi (below) would be another that I would consider an exceptional bitch. She moves beautifully- and while not exactly my style- she has many redeeming qualities to pass on. She finished quickly- and won even terribly out of coat. She is my Wild Child- and is constantly just on the edge of being under control and totally out of control. She is the first Samoyed I purchased since 1980. But wanted something to breed to my boys to continue the line with. She won Best in Sweeps at GMSF- Reserve Winners Bitch at SAMS specialty- And was my first Grand Champion. Other specialty honors include- BOS at GMSF the following year, and recently she won her first group placement (a Group 2) under breeder judge Karen McFarlane with a supported entry the day after the specialty. I think she also is able to produce wellshe has 3 kids with points.

2011 GMSF Achievement Awards


~ Ch. ~ T-Snow Stars Gracious Gift Anya
Owners: Karin Nyhuis & Mary Jo Wilidigg

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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Member Spotlight: Debbie Jahnke


What is your most memorable dog show / dog competition moment?
There have been so many through the years- hard to pick just one. I remember the day I finished my first show dog- Dandi. All he needed was a single point to finish and that was an elusive point! I had bathed him out and through him in the car and drove down to the Indianapolis shows. There was a huge 5 pt major. I drove straight through with little sleep drinking a 12 pack of cola... so was a bit punchy- got to the show site and started brushing him out- EVERYTHING came out. I was so upset- you could actually see pink skin through what little coat was left. I started to cry- big tears rolled down my face- I figured I would never finish him. I was getting ready to pull him, when a friend of mine just told me to go in there and show him. The judge that day was John Connolly- noted for liking a nice head on a dog. Dandi had a lovely head, and he took the 5 pt major to finish. I started to cry at that point to. I had my first champion even though he looked terrible. I remember my first group placement- was specialing Dottiand as a bitch we had a lot of BOS- I was at the Minneapolis KC show- I think it was still a benched show at that time... I was getting frustrated and stated that this would be our last show if she did not do some winning- Well she ended up going BOB and then took her first group placement. Guess what? We were specialing Dotti for awhile longer.... Jacki's Specialty win in Chicago- same playback as the Dandi thing. A lot of people were not entering the Chicago Samoyed Specialty because it was all set up for a certain handler to win under that judge. The owner of the dog also was in attendance- I had never shown under the judge and figured if no one entered, that dog WOULD win. I figured you can't win if you don't enter so I entered Jacki. Dave had been convinced to come down with me... and after we got there- I started to brush out Jacki. All his undercoat came out- and I thought he would never win looking like that- he still had all his guard coat which had a wonderful texture and was truly stand off. I told Dave that I wanted to pull him. He immediately had a fit saying he did not travel for 5 hours in the heat to not show the dog- so I went in with him. Unlike a lot of the other exhibitors- I allowed Jacki to lie on his side in the ring while all the other dogs were gaiting- I even was sitting on the floor with him. It was unbearably hot and most of the other dogs were dying in the heat by the end. Jacki sprung up and was very fresh- not too bothered by the heat because- he had no undercoat. He ended up winning the specialty that day.
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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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For the Group ring- we had Roger Hartinger- who had given Jacki his first points as a pup..He ended up giving Jacki the Group that day stating that he thought the dog was beautiful and saw no problem with the lack of coat. Edd Bivin was sitting ringside and he made a point of coming up to me and stating that he STILL thought the dog should be pulled and not shown. I indicated to him- perhaps, but it is really difficult pulling him when he was still winning! Sweet victory! guitar, clarinet, so does my son Ryan, Justin plays guitar and saxophone, Dave does drums and Jeremy plays clarinet. Steffany plays flute... very musical family!) I have many interests and time is never boring for me! I enjoy horseback riding- especially hunter jumper venues. I rode horses before I got a dogmy mom thought that the dog would be less expensive. I look forward to watching my grandchildren play sports and whatever else trips their trigger Like to travel and camp and go white water rafting- also have found a new love for kayaking. I do like fishing with the family- and boating, Not a fan of water or snow skiing. Seems too dangerous for me!

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.

More Stars at Stardan

What is your motto in life?


I have a few..... My favorite one now is... "Perfection is not attainable.... But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence -Vince Lombardi This can play sooo much into the whole breeding and showing thing... but also works well into your career, your job, your personal life.... so I often strive to be perfect- and often end up disappointed. In the past I would look at a new puppy- and say to myself it is not as good as this dog in this way, and pick it apart and by the time it was 2 would be placing them in other homes.... Perfection... it's an impossible goal- but can't stand sloppy presentation, or work ethic etc. I need everything to be just so.... except maybe my housework.... LOL! Another one that I like..... "It is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission." This one is what I often use with my husband.....Oops- forgot to tell you that I bought another dog.... or bought another horse (3 horses he did not even know I owned until I was selling them!) Oops- did not know that I bred that female... or that one of the puppies is boomeranged back? See how good that works?

How do you spend your free 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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I once said I was going to Chicago for a show.... actually went to LA Specialty- but flew out of Chicago.... I HATE the word NO!

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.

Win, Place or Show. Expectations and Goals


By Debbie Jahnke I am a member to quite a few dog show chat websites, and I have met many dog show fanciers in my travels. I also mentor newer people who own relatives and I try to help them along. Lately I am constantly quite shocked to hear people complaining about how poor a judge was at this show or that. I will ask them for a synopsis of what the judge put up and usually it comes down to that THEIR dog lost, and perhaps some handler won. Many times when I watch them show, I realize that their entry really isnt ready to do any winning, and work still needs to be done on presentation, and training. When I ask these exhibitors what their expectation is when they entered that show they look at me with amazement (and a look that says you must be crazy) They answer, My expectation is to win. This probably explains why there are so many complaining and unsatisfied exhibitors out there. Everyones goal is to finish their dogs title and to win at some point. I see a lot of exhibitors in the ring who should not have that particular goal for their dog yet. I am a goal oriented person. For me, showing is a string of small goals and accomplishments that are applied in order to achieve the final objective. I teach my kids this in their daily life as well. You cant just dream to be an astronaut, you must meet smaller goals to get to that end. Take flying lessons, do well in math and sciences at school. Join Civil Air Patrol. The same is true for showing dogs. Continued on Page 13

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...

Who do you admire?


I have always admired both Don & Dot Hodges- they were such a wonderful couple- had a great marriage, similar devotion to their dogs. They also had a great knowledge with regard to pedigrees and such. Breeding ethics were always on the up and up. And they would always breed for the dogs and not for the win- although Don was a great competitor and enjoyed winning as well! I also admire Carol Montgomery- she has such a grace and tactfulness- I know I could never hold my cool as she does on many occasions. She also has a great breeding ethic- is up front with what she is breeding. And we seem to have a similar eye and vision for the breed. I have known her for almost 30 years and really enjoy talking dogs with her. Had a great time out east with her when we lived in PA.

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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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Upcoming Shows: Conformation


Club Cudahy Kennel Club Kennel Club of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Inc. Cudahy Kennel Club Kennel Club of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Inc. Greater Racine Kennel Club Greater Racine Kennel Club Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club Marshfield Area Kennel Club Marshfield Area Kennel Club City Milwaukee Albert Lea Milwaukee Albert Lea Racine Racine Marshfield Marshfield Marshfield WI MN WI MN WI WI WI WI WI MN MN IL MN IL MN MN IL IL WI WI MN WI Show Date 10-Aug 11-Aug 11-Aug 12-Aug 12-Aug 13-Aug 17-Aug 18-Aug 19-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug 25-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 1-Sep 2-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 15-Sep 15-Sep Closing Breed Judge 25-Jul 25-Jul 25-Jul 25-Jul 25-Jul 25-Jul 1-Aug 1-Aug 1-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 8-Aug 15-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 22-Aug 29-Aug 29-Aug Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Mr. Houston Clark Mrs. Edna K.(Katie) Gammill Dana P Cline Ms. Beverly Capstick Dana P Cline Mrs. Keke Kahn Mrs. Kathleen Steen Mr. Norman B Kenney Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Hastings Mrs. Janet D. Cherne Mrs. Joan P Scott Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna Dr. Robert A Indeglia Nancy C Russell Lynette Blue Mr. Terry W Temple Mrs. Marcia Feld Janet Lobb Mrs. Beth G Speich Mrs. Cathy H Daugherty Anna M Quigley

Samoyed Association of Minneapolis-St. Paul Lake Elmo Samoyed Association of Minneapolis-St. Paul Lake Elmo Elgin Kennel Club St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Elgin Kennel Club St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Northstar Working Group Association Danville Illinois Kennel Club, Inc. Danville Illinois Kennel Club, Inc. Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc. Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc. Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club, Inc. Manitowoc County Kennel Club, Inc. St Charles Lake Elmo St Charles Lake Elmo Lake Elmo Georgetown Georgetown Wilmot Wilmot Rochester Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes: Continued


Unfinished Business: a) Weight Pull: Motion by Karin N., 2nd by Jeanne N. to hold a Sanctioned weight pull at the Double Exposure in 2013. Passed. John N. needs to turn in the bills for 2012 weight pull expenses to Kathy F. Motion by Jeanne N., 2nd by Pat K. for John N. to spend approximately $200.00 for a proper carpet for the weight pull. Passed. John and Deb. J. will be the committee for the weight pull. b) Howls and Growls Newsletter: Amanda V. has volunteered to be the editor. Anyone having articles for the newsletter should forward them to Amanda. c) Thank Yous: Debby J. thanks everyone for all the hard work, patience, understanding and cooperation in helping to make the summer shows and tournament a success. d) 4-6 mo. classes: Motion by Amanda V., 2nd by John N. to add the 4-6 mo. class to our Specialties. Passed e) National Animal Interest Alliance: Motion by Sandra P., 2nd by Karin N. to donate $50.00. Passed. Motion by Jeanne N., 2nd by Karin N. to amend Sandras motion and donate $100.00. Passed. f) Educational Samoyed Breed Booth at KMKC: the booth looked very impressive this year and if they do it again next year we would like to do it again. Rob B. took pictures. ADJOURN: Motion by Sandy P., 2nd by Kathy F. to adjourn at 5:25 pm. Passed
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Upcoming Shows: Agility, Rally, Obedience


Club Cream City Canines Agility of Milwaukee Cream City Canines Agility of Milwaukee Paper Cities Kennel Club, Inc. Paper Cities Kennel Club, Inc. Cream City Canines Agility of Milwaukee Waukesha Kennel Club, Inc. American Belgian Malinois Club Waukesha Kennel Club, Inc. American Belgian Malinois Club Waukesha Kennel Club, Inc. American Belgian Malinois Club Packerland Kennel Club, Inc. Packerland Kennel Club, Inc. Packerland Kennel Club, Inc. K-9 Obedience Training Club of Menomonee Falls K-9 Obedience Training Club of Menomonee Falls Winnegamie Dog Club, Inc. Winnegamie Dog Club, Inc. K-9 Obedience Training Club of Menomonee Falls Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club Marshfield Area Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin Marshfield Area Kennel Club Northern Flyway Golden Retriever Club of Wisconsin Northern Flyway Golden Retriever Club of Wisconsin Timber Ridge Obedience Club of Central Wisconsin Timber Ridge Obedience Club of Central Wisconsin Timber Ridge Obedience Club of Central Wisconsin Greater Racine Kennel Club Upper Iowa Training Club Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc. Greater Racine Kennel Club Upper Iowa Training Club Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc. Cudahy Kennel Club Upper Iowa Training Club Manitowoc County Kennel Club, Inc. Manitowoc County Kennel Club, Inc. Manitowoc County Kennel Club, Inc. Competition Type AGILITY AGILITY RALLY, OB RALLY, OB AGILITY RALLY, OB AGILITY RALLY, OB AGILITY RALLY, OB AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY RALLY, OB RALLY, OB AGILITY AGILITY OBEDIENCE RALLY, OB AG, RAL, OB AGILITY RALLY, OB AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY RALLY, OB AGILITY AGILITY RALLY, OB AGILITY AGILITY AGILITY AG, RAL, OB AG, RAL, OB City State New Berlin WI New Berlin WI Rothschild WI Rothschild WI New Berlin WI Waukesha WI Amherst Junction WI Waukesha WI Amherst Junction WI Waukesha WI Amherst Junction WI De Pere WI De Pere WI De Pere WI Menomonee Falls Menomonee Falls Menasha Menasha Menomonee Falls Marshfield Marshfield New Berlin Marshfield Oshkosh Oshkosh Amherst Junction Amherst Junction Amherst Junction Racine La Crosse Wilmot Racine La Crosse Wilmot St. Francis La Crosse Manitowoc Manitowoc Manitowoc WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI WI Show Date July 20 2012 July 21 2012 July 21 2012 July 22 2012 July 22 2012 July 27 2012 July 27 2012 July 28 2012 July 28 2012 July 29 2012 July 29 2012 August 03 2012 August 04 2012 August 05 2012 August 10 2012 August 11 2012 August 11 2012 August 12 2012 August 12 2012 August 17 2012 August 18 2012 August 19 2012 August 19 2012 August 25 2012 August 26 2012 September 01 2012 September 02 2012 September 03 2012 September 07 2012 September 07 2012 September 08 2012 September 08 2012 September 08 2012 September 09 2012 September 09 2012 September 09 2012 September 14 2012 September 15 2012 September 16 2012 Closing Date July 05 2012 July 05 2012 July 04 2012 July 04 2012 July 05 2012 July 11 2012 July 13 2012 July 11 2012 July 13 2012 July 11 2012 July 13 2012 July 18 2012 July 18 2012 July 18 2012 July 28 2012 July 25 2012 July 16 2012 July 16 2012 July 25 2012 August 01 2012 August 01 2012 August 03 2012 August 01 2012 August 08 2012 August 08 2012 August 17 2012 August 17 2012 August 17 2012 August 20 2012 August 18 2012 August 22 2012 August 20 2012 August 18 2012 August 22 2012 August 22 2012 August 18 2012 August 31 2012 August 29 2012 August 29 2012

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Win, Place or Show. Expectations and Goals


I am also a realist. I know where my own skills and my dogs performance is and I dont expect more than that level when I show my dog. If my dog performs the goals that I expect, then I am happy with the day and the dog. If I don t achieve my goals, I most certainly dont blame the JUDGE for it! We should not go into the ring expecting to win, if your dog is not ready or at that level. If my dog does what I expect of him great. If he exceeds, I am thrilled. If he wins, then its icing on my cake! But it will not change what my goal is for the next show. My expectation for that dog does not change. I look at showing as a series of levels. I find a lot of satisfaction in reaching my goal on any given day. I have had people ask me to share my thoughts on this, so I am providing you with my blueprint for a satisfying show experience. I believe it reduces stress to you and the dog and allows every day at the show to be a happy day. Not just the days that you win. I have different levels of competition which I call WIN, PLACE and SHOW. So now everyone knows I am a betting person. LOL! I think we all have some of that if we show dogs. In the first level, which I call Show, there are smaller steps. Everyone has their own steps but these are the ones I usually think about. Some of these steps can be done at the match level, and many are completed before one gets to their first show. I still list them because some dogs will digress once they go to a big show or venue. There is no expectation to win or place at this level. Just to show. If I make it out of the ring successfully at that step and the dog is consistent I move on to the next step. The dog needs to be stable and dependable before I move my expectation. SHOW Level STEP 1. Going to a show, able to groom on a grooming table calmly, and stand in the ring in a relaxed fashion. Not making a fool out of me is better. Baiting is a plus, but not expected. Many dogs go to a show
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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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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. STEP 2. Being relaxed as above, able to bait and be happy and move in a relaxed fashion, while I am walking beside them with support of the lead. I do want my dogs to move on a loose lead with free flowing movement at some point. Many insecure dogs or new dogs need to feel you there at the end of lead and gain confidence from that. Many dogs will gait stiffly or over collected with some pressure on the collar. This is not relaxed gait and is not my end goal. STEP 3. Relaxed and baiting, happy and gaiting moderately on a loose lead relaxed. STEP 4. Being able to hand stack the front feet. Show the bite without pulling back from the judge and planting firmly for the examination of the judge. Many people want this sooner in the process than now. In my past, this was my STEP 2. I now place this further down my list. A lot of my dogs dont like a lot of hands on, as it stresses them further. So now, it is placed lower. STEP 5. Able to hand stack rear and allow examination over the rear portions. When I speak of hand stacking, it means to allow handling of the feet and parts and to keep them put. I want and expect them to stay where I place them. A dog may win points while progressing these levels. Which is great- but I do not expect a dog to win if in the Show Level. I have a 2
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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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Win, Place or Show. Expectations and Goals


WIN Level When you reach this level, your expectation is to win your class, win the points, etc. But. You should not expect this at every show. When you reach this level, your dogs performance is consistent enough to not be a factor is LOSING. To expect to win, however, requires you to know your competition. Your dog has weaknesses just like everyone else. Your dog needs STRENGTHS to win. You need to know what strengths to bring out. Get to the ring early. Evaluate your competition. Who is a decent mover? Which dogs are perhaps better than yours in certain areas? Which dogs are inferior to yours? If you do not have this knowledge, you cannot expect to win. Without this knowledge, you cannot measure a judges performance either. 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.
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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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