Cadence and Nina – INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS!

It is with great excitement that I announce that I have been selected to compete with Nina and Cadence on this years USA Team for the Agility European Open Junior World Championship Team on July 13-15 2012 in Pinkafeld, Austria. For more information: http://www.eojunior2012.at/englisch/home/.

The future of our sport lies with our juniors and events like these are a wonderful opportunity for our future World Champions to learn the sport on an international level. In the following weeks we will be holding fundraisers to help fund team expenses; dog transport, uniforms, travel, etc. Team supporter shirts will be available on our website as well as other opportunities to help support the team. Our team website (still under construction) is located at: http://usajragility.com/.

Please join me in supporting our USA Juniors Team in this inaugural effort.

Lets go make history!

2012 USA Junior European Open World Agility Championship Team

Small Dogs:
Jessica Vanden Langenberg – 
Mayhem, Boston Terrier
Monica Zanetti 
- Nina, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
John Rotelle – Brooke, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Anneka Dahle - Charm, Shetland Sheepdog

Medium Dogs:
Anneka Dahle – Taufie, Shetland Sheepdog
Claire O’Neil – Ama, Keeshond
Large Dogs:

Kayla Dyson – Rumor, Border Collie
Rebecca Smith – ChaCha, Border Collie
Brooke Knotek – Lady, Border Collie
Monica Zanetti – Cadence, German Shepherd
Anneka Dahle – Tucker, Australian Shepherd

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New York State Vote today on the German Shepherd Dog as the official state dog

Gee Julie, now you will defintely need to get more AT representatives in NY if this passes!!!!

 

BILL NUMBER:A9655

TITLE  OF BILL:  An act to amend the state law, in relation to designat-
ing the German Shepherd as the official state dog

PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:  To establish the German Shepard as The
New York state dog.

SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:  Currently New York State does not  have
an  official  state  dog.  This  legislation  would establish the German
Shepard as the official state dog.

JUSTIFICATION:  The German Shepard exemplifies  brave,  courageous,  and
protective  characteristics. This dog is a recognizable animal that is a
symbol of hope and safety. Establishing the state  dog  would  stimulate
the  awareness  of  the great things dogs do to contribute to our :treat
state.

PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: None

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately

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Topline Annual Show and Breed Survey June 2012

Topline’s annual show and breed survey will be:
June 2-3, 2012 at Siem’s Park in Union, Illinois.
SV Judge/Koermesiter Dieter Oeser
We have a nice lunch and raffle planned. We will be going to Wild West Restaurant after the show for dinner and fun. If you plan on going to dinner please let me know so I can give the restaurant a number.
We are now accepting entries on our web site
REGISTRATION FORM
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Spring Conformation Show May 12-13

On Saturday, May 12, the Chicago Schutzhund Verein will be hosting its 2012 Spring Conformation Show with SV Judge and Kormeister Thomas Teubert in Libertyville, IL. On Sunday, May 13, we will have the breed suveys in Northbrook. Deadline for show entries is Tuesday May 8. Herr Teubert will be judging the males at the 2012 NASS in October and this is a great opportunity for you to have him see your dog before the Sieger Show.

Everything you need to enter can be found on our website www.chicagoschutzhund.com

You can download entry forms, you can register online, you can, if you wish pay online, you will find detailed directions and maps to the show and survey grounds, information on our judge Herr Teubert, travel information, names of dog friendly hotels & motels and more.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon. If you have any questions feel free to email or call me any evening between 7 and 10 pm.

Ray Silvertrust, President

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UKC Premier

Entries are now open for the UKC Premier!

June 14-17, 2012
Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairgrounds
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Even though that says June the performance events fill up quickly so you need to enter ASAP.

Friday they are offering the “Total Dog” award where they need a qualifying performance event and a show ring qualifying win.

The performance events offered at the Preimier are:

  • Weight Pull – Friday only
  • Lure Coursing (I think most of our dogs would do this w/o training for it)
  • Dock Diving (can enter day of show)
  • Agility
  • Rally Obedience
  • Obedience

 

Click here to enter online.

Click here for the premium list.

Your dog must be registered with UKC to enter.  To register your dog with UKC click here for the registration form.

 

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