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2024 NAGDC WINNER NAGDC FC AFC NK’S King Kipper MHA SHORTHAIR JOURNAL Official Publication Of The German Shorthaired Pointer Club Of America, Inc. MAY / JUNE 2024

NAGDC FC AFC NK’S KING KIPPER MHA NAGDC FC AFC NK’S KING KIPPER MHA DOB: 09/17/2016 SIRE: BDK’S QUIET RIOT DAM: BDK OUTBAK’S I’D WALK A MILE FOR YOU Handled by Kevin Donohue, Scouted by Tim Owens Owned and Loved by Kevin and Nicole Donohue Breeder Scott Nordstedt of Nordstedt Kennels 35 Field Trial Placements including 13 First Placements Kipper earned his Field Championship at 3 ½ and his Amateur Field Championship at 4 years old. He earned his Master Hunter Advanced at 5 years old. Kipper loves field trialing, wild bird hunting, and family. Kipper always had the drive and determination to excel and after Kevin was trained, they were able to start competing successfully together. Notable placements, Runner Up National Amateur Field Champion 2023, JAM NAGDC 2022. Kipper Kipper

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VOLUME 24 ISSUE 03 MAY / JUNE 2024 CONTENTS HYDRATION FOR DOGS NORTH FLORIDA GSPC MARCH WALKING TRIAL 7 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE BEYOND THE BASICS: THE ADVANTAGES OF CROSS TRAINING FOR DOGS RILUZOLE AS A NEUROPROTECTANT IN CANINE DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY 40 STARTING FIELD EVENTS 16 NATIONAL AMATEUR GUNDOG CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 DUAL DOGS REGISTRY OF MERIT PROGRAM MEET THE BREED AKC FIELD TRIAL / HUNT TEST COMMITTEE GULF COAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS 2023 DOGS OF THE YEAR JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2023 TOP 5 PRODUCING SIRE & DAMS EASTERN GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB FIELD TRIAL NEW GSPCA MEMBERS NEW TITLE HOLDERS TOP 10 STATS GSPCA OFFICERS DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS GSPCA MEMBER CLUBS & SECRETARIES 10 43 13 25 28 35 30 36 38 33 42 44 46 47 48 50 52 71 62 74 76 78 ADVERTISING INFORMATION ADVERTISER INDEX HYPOADRENOCORTICISM IN DOGS 72 BREEDER LISTINGS 34 PROGRESS TREATING PARVO 6 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

I cannot believe that it is May, and I am heading off to the National Specialty Show – where did the first half of the year go? We will have our Annual Meeting and our Awards Banquet as part of the NSS. This Journal highlights the very special dogs and people who have won awards for 2023. We are also showcasing the pinnacle for our breed -our Duals. There is a lot of hard work and dedication behind all these special achievements. I was honored to attend the National Amateur Gun Dog Championship in Pinckneyville, IL in April. There is a complete report in this edition so you can read all about the GSP competitors and their handlers. This is a very special event for Amateurs, and I want to commend Event Chair Vanessa Carmean and Event Secretary Chris Fields along with a great group of volunteers for pulling off this event with style. Thank you to everyone who helped in some way. Our June board meeting is just around the corner in Nashville. I am sure we will try to have a Zoom meeting to update members on what is going on with the club sometime in the second half of the year. Don’t forget to use the members’ only section of the website to keep up with minutes and other member information. Be on the lookout for ways that you can volunteer and contribute to the GSPCA and as always please feel free to reach out to me or any members of the Board. Sharon Fitzpatrick [emailprotected] 815-365-2819 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Shorthair Journal (ISSN NO. 15415384) published 6 times per year by the German Shorhaired Pointer Club of America, Inc. located at 2432 W. Congress Street Allentown, PA 18104. Periodicals Postage Paid at Pontiac Post Office – Pontiac, IL 61764 and at additional mailing offices. 1,800 Copies of the Shorthair Journal Mailed Send address changes to: Loralei Dewe 5916 Sunnybrook Lane Dixon, Ca 95620 [emailprotected] Requests for additional copies, back issues Direct to Doris Schoenfelder [emailprotected] 480-772-1961 Ad Deadline Journal Issue Jan. 10 January/February - National Field Trial Mar. 10 March/April - Stud Dogs & Veterans May. 10 May/June - National Amateur Gun Dog, Duals & Water Work July. 10 July/August - National Specialty Show Sep. 10 Sept/Oct. - Juniors (all venues) & Companion Dogs Nov. 10 Nov/Dec. - Breeder’s Issue POSTMASTER Advertisem*nt Rates Advertisem*nt Deadlines & Publishing Schedule SHORTHAIR JOURNAL Bonnie Hill Shorthair Journal PO Box 2084 | Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 PH: 215.378.0203 [emailprotected] Front Cover 472.50* Color (includes inside bio) Back Cover $420.00* Color Inside Covers $315.00* (Front or Back Color) Center Spread $525.00* Color (2 pages) Full Page $262.50* Color Full Page $105.00* Black/White Half Page $157.50* Color Half Page $68.25* Black/White Ad payments are due with ad submission. All advertisem*ntart, photos, text must be submitted by the deadline. Payment can be made by check, money order, or paid with credit card using Paypal at www.GSPCa.org. *subject to change. Please contact me via phone or email if you want to reserve as payment must be received upon reservation of ad space. Commercial Ad rates are available for members and non-mambers. 7 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Cynthia served the GSPCA in many ways for many years. Some of her roles include Recording Secretary, Membership Chair, and most recently Event Secretary for the National Field Trial in Eureka. Cynthia McCracken, 71, died Friday morning May 3 in Burke, TX. Born Cynthia Ann Frey on January 5, 1953, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church Lufkin, where she was a member of the choir. Cynthia also attended various Bible Study classes. Most importantly, Cynthia loved – her husband and love of her life for 47 years, Michael McCracken, her family, her animals and especially her dogs. Cynthia and Michael have been showing their dogs for 46 years. Before the dogs, Cynthia was an accomplished equestrienne, showing jumpers, Arabians and American Saddlebreds. Cynthia and Michael’s marriage could be summed up from the dialogue of the movie “Shall We Dance”- Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go unwitnessed because I will be your witness. She is survived by her husband, Michael McCracken, brother-inlaw Kenneth McCracken of Burke, TX, sister Diane F. Eberhardt of Riverwoods, IL, bother Freeman Z. Frey III of Hummelstown, PA, and brother Frank C. Frey of Newport, PA, and many nieces and nephews. Cynthia had an A.A. from Kendall College in Evanston, IL, then attended Northwestern University as an applied voice major. It was at Northwestern where Cynthia met her husband, Michael. Cynthia was preceded in death by her father, Freeman Z. Frey, Jr. and her mother Sara-Kathryn (Jolliffe) Frey. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Lufkin Saturday May 18 @ 11AM CDT and livestreamed at (20+) First Presbyterian Church Lufkin, Texas | Facebook. Cynthia McCracken OBITUARY Cynthia McCracken 8 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Grant Was The Winner Of Our 2015 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award & An Honorary Lifetime Member Lt. Col. Grant Challis Stanfill passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born July 8, 1932 in Hydro, Oklahoma, one of five children. He grew up on a farm in southwest Oklahoma in the shadow of Stanfill Mountain. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M College with an agriculture degree in 1954. While at college he met Sandra Carner, and they married in 1954. They were partners in life until Sandra passed away in 2009. Grant entered into the Air Force in 1955 and served until 1981. His awards include a Distinguished Flying Cross, a Bronze Star, and a Meritorious Service Medal. He was a fighter pilot and fought in Vietnam. He later became a flight instructor at the Air Force Academy where he led the airmanship program. After retiring from the Air Force, Grant continued to instruct pilots at American Airlines and then Southwest Airlines. During a certain era, every Southwest pilot had been trained by him. He retired from Southwest in 1998. In 1960, Grant bought a German Shorthaired Pointer and started hunting birds. He began to show dogs, finishing two show champions. He started field trialing in 1971 and finished six Field Champions and four Amateur Field Champions. He moved on to judging and judged numerous AKC and American Field Trials in addition to several National Field Trial Club Championships, i.e. Vizsla, Irish Setter, Weimaraner and GSPC Gun Dog. He averaged judging 10 to 12 AKC trials per year. Grant continued to own GSPs until 2023. He received the GSPCA Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in 2015. He was so honored when the BOD voted to award him a Lifetime Membership in 2021. Grant remained active in farming during retirement. He raised cows and grew hay until his last year. Grant Stanfill OBITUARY Grant Stanfill 9 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs: What You Need to Know Updated January 18, 2024 Hypoadrenocorticism, often referred to as Addison’s disease, is an uncommon yet severe and sometimes life-threatening disease in dogs. It is a chameleon of a disease, mimicking the signs of other more common canine health problems, which makes it a diagnostic challenge for veterinarians. WHO’S AT RISK? Hypoadrenocorticism is a disease of low hormone output from the adrenal glands and can take different forms based on the hormones involved. Unlike many diseases manifest in older dogs, hypoadrenocorticism primarily affects young to middle-aged dogs, though older dogs are occasionally diagnosed with the ailment. While it can affect any sex or breed, certain breeds have a higher predisposition. These breeds include: • Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers • Great Danes • Portuguese water dogs • West Highland white terriers • Bearded collies • Poodles • Rottweilers • Soft-coated wheaten terriers • Leonberger Genetic analysis has revealed the heritability of the disease in some of these at-risk breeds. Prospective pet parents of these breeds should inquire about the history of hypoadrenocorticism in their dog’s family. Signs of Hypoadrenocorticism Signs of the disease can wax and wane for a long time. If left untreated, however, hypoadrenocorticism can be life-threatening. COMMON SIGNS INCLUDE: • Weakness • Anorexia • Vomiting • Diarrhea (sometimes with blood) • Increased water consumption and urination • Trembling • Collapse Unfortunately, physical examination findings rarely point to hypoadrenocorticism, making testing necessary for a conclusive diagnosis. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HYPOADRENOCORTICISM Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology of the organs involved in the disease helps explain why some dogs show certain clinical signs and others do not, as well as the reasoning behind different ways to diagnose and treat hypoadrenocorticism. The critical organ at the center of hypoadrenocorticism is the adrenal gland. There are two adrenal glands, one sitting next to each kidney. Although small, the adrenal 10 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

glands produce many essential substances influencing almost all body functions. The adrenal glands, divided into two central regions — the outer cortex and the inner medulla — have a triangular shape. It further divides the cortex into three zones, each producing specific hormones, many of which people will recognize. The specific hormones produced in each region include: CORTEX Glucocorticoids (e.g., cortisol): essential for metabolism, suppressing inflammation and increasing blood sugar Mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosterone): essential in sodium, potassium and blood pressure regulation DHEA and androgenic steroids: precursors to testosterone and estrogen MEDULLA Epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline): critical in fight, flight, or freeze. They increase heart rate, increase blood flow to muscles and the brain, relax muscles in the airways and help increase blood sugar. Hypoadrenocorticism occurs when there is an underproduction of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. To fully understand hypoadrenocorticism, it’s essential to understand how adrenal hormone secretion is regulated. Let’s start with the regulation of cortisol, the most important of the glucocorticoids, and then move on to the regulation of aldosterone. REGULATION OF CORTISOL SECRETION Two structures in the brain also play an essential role in cortisol control: the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) into the bloodstream. This hormone, in turn, travels to the adrenal gland, promoting cortisol release. It’s a tag-team effort. The hypothalamus releases CRH in response to many stimuli, including low blood cortisol levels, stress, illness, physical activity and waking from sleep. The pituitary gland also detects changes in blood cortisol levels and can decrease ACTH release in response to either decreased CRH or increased cortisol in the bloodstream. When everything works correctly, cortisol levels go up and down, and the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland respond accordingly to maintain appropriate blood levels. Low cortisol levels can lead to low blood sugar, gastrointestinal upsets, weakness and contribute to low blood pressure. The second important hormone released by the adrenal gland is aldosterone. REGULATION OF ALDOSTERONE SECRETION Aldosterone plays a vital role in regulating sodium and potassium balance in the body. The triggers that result in aldosterone secretion are different than those for cortisol. Low blood pressure secondary to decreased blood volume and high blood potassium levels are the primary stimuli of aldosterone release. Aldosterone increases sodium retention, which in turn leads to water absorption. It also promotes potassium excretion. Low aldosterone levels can lead to low blood pressure, decreased blood pH, heart arrhythmias and dehydration. DIFFERENT FORMS OF HYPOADRENOCORTICISM Hypoadrenocorticism comes in several forms that relate to which adrenal hormones are deficient. • People sometimes refer to primary hypoadrenocorticism as “typical.” This is the most common form of hypoadrenocorticism and occurs due to bilateral adrenal gland destruction, resulting in the loss of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.. • People sometimes refer to primary hypoadrenocorticism as “atypical.” Atypical hypoadrenocorticism occurs when only glucocorticoids are deficient, but there is no deficiency of mineralocorticoids. These patients exhibit signs consistent with just glucocorticoid deficiency and ofen have relatively regular 11 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

bloodwork, making this disease a real challenge to diagnose. Some of these patients will go on to develop mineralocorticoid deficiency, too. Primary hypoadrenocorticism accounts for more than 95% of disease cases in dogs. • Secondary hypoadrenocorticism is spontaneous. Loss of ACTH secretion from the pituitary causes this rare form of hypoadrenocorticism. These patients are deficient in glucocorticoids, so their signs are similar to primary atypical patients. However, they will not progress and lose their mineralocorticoid production. • Secondary hypoadrenocorticism is iatrogenic (illness related to treatment). When abruptly discontinuing medication, this type arises in dogs that have been on long-term steroid therapy. • Long-term glucocorticoid therapy causes the adrenal glands to shrink, so these patients need time for adrenal function to return to normal. Dogs suddenly taken off their medication can develop signs of hypoadrenocorticism and can become very ill. Many people might recognize that the reason for gradually weaning off medication in dogs receiving steroid therapy (and people) is to avoid this scenario. DIAGNOSING HYPOADRENOCORTICISM Diagnosing hypoadrenocorticism involves routine bloodwork and specific diagnostic tests, including: • Routine bloodwork: Routine bloodwork can pick up many changes caused by hypoadrenocorticism. These include: • Low blood sodium levels coupled with high potassium levels. • Mild anemia • Lack of an increased white blood cell count (a stress leukogram) in a very ill dog • Increased kidney values due to dehydration • Increased blood calcium • Low blood glucose • Dilute urine in a dehydrated dog • Low blood albumin • Baseline cortisol measurement: Doctors often use this as a screening test for the disease. If low, additional testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. • ACTH stimulation test. This test is the definitive diagnostic test for hypoadrenocorticism. Doctors administer a small amount of ACTH; if the adrenal gland is normal, it will release cortisol into the blood. Dogs with hypoadrenocorticism will show no increase in blood cortisol levels after stimulation. • Endogenous ACTH (eACTH) measurement: This test is rarely used but can help differentiate between primary and secondary hypoadrenocorticism in rare cases where sodium and potassium levels are normal. In other words, this test determines between primary atypical hypoadrenocorticism and secondary spontaneous hypoadrenocorticism. Chronically low blood cortisol levels would stimulate the pituitary gland to release ACTH so that blood levels would be high in cases of primary atypical hypoadrenocorticism. In secondary spontaneous hypoadrenocorticism, levels would be low. Your veterinarian will recommend tests based on your dog’s symptoms and health status. TREATMENT OF HYPOADRENOCORTICISM The treatment focuses on carefully controlled replacement of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids with medication. During stress, veterinarians may use various drugs and may need to make adjustments. Owners should know that therapy is lifelong, and proper care ensures an excellent long-term prognosis. It’s often tempting for owners to decrease or stop medications once their dogs have recovered (and seem back to normal), but this can lead to a life-threatening crisis. The good news is that the long-term prognosis is excellent with proper veterinary care and medication, with most dogs living an average lifespan. RESOURCES: Science 101: Blood Chemistry and Your Dog Comprehensive Insights: Understanding the Importance of Urinalysis for Pets 12 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Riluzole as a Neuroprotectant in Canine Degenerative Myelopathy 03/14/2023 | CHF-funded Grant: 03139 | Breed(s): -All Dogs | Sample Type: Clinical Study Study Location: University of Missouri, Tufts University, Ohio State University, North Carolina State University Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an adult-onset spinal cord disease causing progressive paresis and paralysis of the pelvic limbs and eventually all limbs. To date, no therapy has been shown to slow the clinical progression of DM. A hallmark of CNS tissues in dogs with DM is loss of the excitatory amino acid transporter (EAAT2). Loss of EAAT2 causes failure of glutamate uptake, which leads to excitotoxicity and neuron death. This grant will evaluate riluzole, a glutamate antagonist, approved for the treatment of human amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in dogs with DM. The long-term goal of our group is to establish effective clinical strategies for treatment of canine DM through the efficient conduct of veterinary clinical trials. Toward this goal, our group has recently worked to establish a collaborative network of canine DM researchers (Project DM), designed and implemented a longitudinal DM patient registry to enhance data collection and observational studies, and built a platform trial design which can serve as perpetual infrastructure through which to evaluate novel therapies and biomarkers. We hypothesize that riluzole, at an optimized dose, will delay disease progression, as evidenced by alteration of both disease-associated biomarkers and clinical outcome measures, therefore improving overall longevity and quality of life in dogs with DM. We will test this hypothesis through the following aims: 1) evaluate oral riluzole safety and establish a candidate dose; 2) conduct a clinical trial for therapeutic efficacy; and 3) demonstrate that neurofilament light concentrations in CSF and plasma are a valuable biomarker. Participation Requirements Aim 1: Evaluate oral riluzole safety and establish a candidate dose in a small number of dogs affected with DM. Inclusion criteria will include DM affected dogs at any disease stage with normal physical examination, no significant findings on bloodwork and urinalysis and not being administered medications that will alter hepatic metabolism (i.e., antiseizure drugs). Aim 2: Conduct a clinical trial for therapeutic efficacy of oral riluzole treatment in dogs with DM. Inclusion Criteria: Twenty healthy dogs affected with DM will be enrolled once required inclusion criteria are met: hom*ozygosity for SOD1:c. 118G>A, early disease signs (general proprioceptive ataxia, mild ambulatory paraparesis, gait score < 3), normal health screen (CBC, chemistry profile, urinalysis, thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound), elimination of other neurologic diagnoses based off findings of the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord MRI, CSF analysis and electromyography, and completion of the informed consent document. Histopathology of the spinal cord ultimately will confirm the diagnosis of DM at the time of the dog’s death/euthanasia. Exclusion Criteria: Dogs will be excluded if there is a co-morbidity with a poor prognosis or if co-morbidity (e.g., orthopedic disease) affects the neurologic examination apart from signs of DM. If there are significant compressive lesions on MRI that confound a DM diagnosis, the dog will be excluded. Other reasons for exclusion include owner unable to follow proposed rechecks/treatments and return their dog to the trial site for necropsy diagnosis https://www.akcchf.org/research/participatein-research/Riluzole-as-a-Neuroprotectant-inCanine-Degenerative-Myelopathy.html Contact Information: Name: Joan R. Coates (Co-PIs: Sarah Moore, Dominik Faissler, Natasha Olby) Email: [emailprotected] Phone: 573-882-7821 PLEASE NOTE the patient needs to be within driving distance of one of the four trial sites and be reevaluated by the trial site a specified times. 13 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

NATIONAL AMATEUR GUNDOG CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 SUBMITTED BY: SHARON FITZPATRICK | JUDGES’ COMMENTS COLLECTED BY VANESSA CARMEAN National Amateur Gun Dog Championship 2024 Pyramid State Park Pinckneyville, IL April 12th to April 14th Judges: Terry Chandler & Dr. Robert Reynolds, DVM With the caliber of dogs this event attracts judges are critical to the success of the event. We had the privilege of having two very experienced judges in the saddle for our Championship this year, Terry Chandler and Dr. Reynolds. Many thanks to them for their time and attention. Most of our exhibitors arrived on Thursday and took part in a course familiarization ride led by Vanessa Carmean. We had hoped to use a different course this year but Southern Illinois was hit by showers for days before our event, so we reverted back to the tried and true used in the past. The State of Illinois works hard to keep the courses in Championship condition. After the ride we had a welcome event in the club house, and we got a chance to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Hospitality was provided by Adam Hamilton and Circle H Gun Dogs. FIRST SERIES Friday started off with coffee and breakfast goodies in the clubhouse and at the line provided by Sharon Fitzpatrick. Birds were liberated and gunners readied, and the first brace left the line at 8am. After the running competitors and volunteers met in the club house to enjoy a dinner provided by our key sponsor, Purina. 1A Penny. FC Southern Mist’s Worth Every Penny JH F Amanda Gruhn or Otto Gruhn Bird find @ 12, Honor @25, Nice retrieve Perfect manners! This dog was not a big booming gun dog, but it stayed to the front the whole time, it was consistent in its race. 1B Kay. DC Up N’Adam’s Happy Motoring CD JH F Katrin Tazza/Brian Murphy Bird find @ 5, Bird find @ 10 Bird find @ 26, retrieve complete This dog had happy feet on all of its bird finds. 16 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

2A Bubba. Flint Hills Bubba M Mike Zimbelman 1 bird find and retrieve @11, P/U for failure to honor 2B Munny. Friedelsheim’s Unforgiven M Jeff Hitt 2 bird finds. This dog was a bit loose on the flush of its birds 3A Bjorn. CH Snip’s Bjorn Ironside M Alex Marin 2 bird finds, retrieve on second bird manners were in order. This dog had a hard time finding the front. It’s pattern was to the side most of it’s brace. Handler left the course @ 15 and dog was not under judgement for a prolonged period of time. 3B Tallie FC AFC NK’S Tuff Enough To Point The Way F Kevin Donohue or Tim Owens This dog made a big move off the line and was not seen again that brace. 4A Ava. FC AFC Holcomb’s Ava F John Holcomb Scratched. 4B Emily. Up N’Adam’s Emily Sue F Katrin Tazza/Brian Murphy Bird find @ 10. Bird shot and dog took several steps before sent to retrieve. 5A Ziva. Countess Ziva Vom Haus F Robert Mickley Bird find @ 11. Gunner missed bird and handler sent dog to retrieve. Dog P/U 5B Yara. VC Yara The Nina CDX BN MH12 MHA CGCA CGCU TKI ATT F Alberto Jesus Munoz Gonzalez Bird find @ 8, dog broke on flush. 6A Ben. PJ Wildfire’s SuperNova M Frank or Mike Vicari Bird find @ 8, all in order. Dog failed to honor at 12. 6B Elsa. DCAFC Up N’Adam’s Born Free F Brian Murphy Dog lost on course. 7A Rey. Right Stuff’s Rey Von Delker F Ed Delker Dog picked up for breach of manners. 7B Odin. Shoot for the Moon Odin M Chris Fields Same scenario as bracemate Saturday started off with coffee and breakfast goodies in the clubhouse and at the line provided by Sharon Fitzpatrick. Birds were liberated and gunners readied, and the first brace left the line at 8am. The winds from the day before dried up the wet spots in the course and made it easier for the gunner’s SUVs. After the running competitors and volunteers met in the club house to find out which dogs would be moving on to the second series. Second series pins were handed out to the handlers of the 8 dogs honored with the opportunity to move on for a chance for the blue ribbon. After dog and horse chores everyone got together to enjoy a dinner provided by our generous sponsors, Perfection Kennel and Callie and Andrew Turner. 8A Nike. GFC4 FC AFC Aunt Trojis Dirty Nike F Larry Metter Nice running dog. Bird finds at 10 and 15 Dog picked up bird on relocation of second bird. 8B Ivy Mae. JJJ Cedar Crest Unexpected Surprise F Lora Richards This dog had 2 honors and 2 Bird finds. She bumped her bird on a relocation. 9A Maddie. Wildfire’s Snowy Mountain F Mike or Frank Vicari This dog had a big gun dog race, she looked great on her birds, lots of style. Bird finds at 8 and 22. Nice Retrieve, good manners. 9B Claire. Heel Creeks Delta Force F Dawn Craig This dog had a nice medium gun dog race. She had a bird find at 12, and a retrieve All in order. She also had an honor at 22. 10A Kipper FC AFC King Kipper MH M Kevin Donohue or Tim Owens This dog had a nice forward race. Strong. 2 bird finds and one honor. Nice manners on retrieve. 10B Mattie. DC FC CH Crosspoint Odyssey’s Perfect duch*ess MH TKN F Vanessa Carmean This dog had a nice forward, medium gun dog race. She had two bird finds, and one honor nice retrieve. Manners...EXCELLENT! 11A Ace. Wildfire’s Royal Flush M Frank or Mike Vicari This dog had a nice forward, big gun dog race. One bird find at 20. Nice retrieve, manners in order. 11B Otto. Rugerheim’s Wild Otto Von Lowry M Fred Lowry This dog had a nice medium gun dog race. Two bird finds, one @ 12 and another @23. Nice retrieve, manners in order. 17 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

12A Murphey. NWGDC FC AFC Huntem Up’s Leave No Doubt MH M Tim Owens Dog picked up for breach of manners. 12B Tucker Lumpy’s Cactus Jack Tucker M Mark G Kenny One bird find at 12. This dog did not put forward a level performance. 13A Kricket FC Dark Knight’s Moon Kricket VD Himmel F Jon Sensinger This dog was a bit inconsistent in its performance. It had one bird find and a retrieve. It shortened up at the end of brace. 13B Blaze. Troji’s Blazing Saddle F Larry Metter Dog made big move off the line not to be seen again in the brace. 14A Bo. P.J. Wildfire’s Little Bo M Mike Vicari This dog started out strong but was a little short in the middle of the brace. It had a nice finish. One bird find @ 10. Retrieve in order. 14B Drake. Lodge’s Drake TKN M Amanda Gruhn or Otto Gruhn Dog picked up for breach of manners. SECOND SERIES The dry weather continued into Sunday and the excitement started at 8am with our first brace. 1A Maddie; Frank Vicari This dog took off hard to the front! It had a bird find @ 8, lots of style! Dog was lost after this find. 1B- Kipper; Kevin Donohue This dog had a strong forward race. Big gun dog. Handled kindly Stylish on it’s birds. Excellent manners! Honor @ 8, bird find at 15. 2A- Bo; Mike Vicari This dog took off fast to the front, not seen again during the brace. 2B- Otto; Fred Lowry This dog had a nice medium gun dog race. It did shorten up a bit towards the end of the brace. One bird find at 25. Excellent style and manners on game. 3A- Penny; Amanda Gruhn This dog was TRULY a fun dog to watch. She was busy the whole time, snappy! Excellent manners on game. One bird find at 25. Lots of STYLE! 3B- Claire; Dawn Craig This dog just got more powerful as the brace went on. Strong forward race. Bird find @ 20. Dog bumped bird on relocation. We hated to lose this dog! 4A Mattie ; F Vanessa Carmean This dog had a forward medium gun dog race. Always busy! bird find @ 12 and 31. Handler put this dog thru its test on bird flush! The dog handled it well. Unfortunately, she failed to honor at the end of the brace. 4B Ace; M Frank Vicari This dog had a strong race but was a little inconsistent at times. It had a find @ 20 and an honor @ 31. Manners in order. Placements for the GSPCA National Amateur Gun Dog Championship Congratulations to our 2024 winners! Thank you again to our judges. We hope you enjoy the Judges’ Gifts sponsored by Deb and Rich Miller. 1st FC AFC King Kipper MH “Kipper” Handler/Owner: Kevin Donohue 2nd FC Southern Mist’s Worth Every Penny JH “Penny” Handler: Amanda Gruhn Owners: Amanda and Otto Gruhn 3rd Wildfire’s Royal Flush “Ace” Handler: Frank or Mike Vicari Owners: Joe and Angela Vicari 4th Rugerheim’s Wild Otto Von Lowry “Otto” Owner/Handler: Fred Lowry

1st Place FC AFC King Kipper MH 2nd Place FC Southern Mist’s Worth Every Penny JH 3rd Place Wildfire’s Royal Flush 4th Place Rugerheim’s Wild Otto Von Lowry 19 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

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Thank you! Holding a National Event takes a huge group of people working behind the scenes to make it a safe, fun, competitive and profitable event. No matter whether your contribution was big or small it is greatly appreciated. As complete as we try to make this list, we apologize ahead of time to anyone we might have missed. NAGDC Committee Interim Chair: Sharon Fitzpatrick NE Section: Jon Sensinger SE Section: Vacant EC Section: Vacant NC Section: Rich Miller SC Section: Vanessa Carmean NW Section: John Derespini SW Section: Tom Workman 2024 Event Committee 2024 Event Chair: Vanessa Carmean 2024 Secretary: Chris Fields Line Marshall: Chris Fields Hospitality Coordinator: Vanessa Carmean Gunners: Mike McQuire, Fred Lowry, Mike Vicari, Club Members Bird Planter: Jon Sensinger Website Coordinator: Sharon Fitzpatrick Raffle Coordinator: Vanessa Carmean Catalog Ad Coordinator: Chuck Parietti Catalog: Ken Lynch Merchandise Coordinator: Sharon Fitzpatrick Judges Terry Chandler and Dr. Robert Reynolds, DVM 2024 Event Sponsors Welcome Hospitality Sponsor: Adam Hamilton and Circle H Gun Dogs Dinner Sponsor: Purina Dinner Sponsor: Perfection Kennels and Callie and Andrew Turner Breakfast Sponsor: Ron and Sharon Fitzpatrick, Sure Point Shorthairs Porta Potty: Ron and Sharon Fitzpatrick, Sure Point Shorthairs Judges Gifts: Deb and Rich Miller Raffle: Gun Dogs Unlimited Trophy Fund Donators Winners Trophy: Ron and Sharon Fitzpatrick, Sure Point Shorthairs Second Place Trophy: Kaj Larson, Hunt’em Up Kennels 1st – 4th Place Ribbons: Kaj Larson, Hunt’em Up Kennels Food for Winners: Purina Collar: Garmin Gold: John, Costanzo, AnnaMarie Marchionne Silver: Kenneth Lynch, Thomas W. Pollan, Michael G. McGuire, Dan and Doris Schonfelder Bronze: Mark Brent, T. Hardgrove and B. Jacobs, Robin Anderson, Susan Bohmler, Chris Craft, Chris Fields, Travis Palmer, Perry Gentry, Tara Griffin, TW Besenick, Michael Williams Extra Hats Joan Massart-Paden, Advertising Strategies to the bottom of the 2024 Event Sponsor list 21 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

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SAVE THE DATE April 11th to Conclusion Pyramid State Park, Denmark Unit (1562 Pyramid Park Rd, Pinckneyville, IL 62274) What is the National Amateur Gun Dog Championship (NAGDC)? The NAGDC is the GSPCA’s premier event for Amateurs to show case their AKC Gun Dogs in a Horseback Handling Prohibited/Walking National Caliber Event. The event is held under the rules and procedures of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and judged on the AKC standards recognized for Gun Dogs and is open to amateur handlers and their GSPs. The first GSPCA National Amateur Gun Dog Championship was held in Portage, Wisconsin in May of 2005. The site of the NAGDC is chosen by the Executive Committee with approval of the GSPCA Board of Directors. Next year it will be held once again on the National Championship grounds at Pyramid State Park in Pinckneyville, IL. Proposals for 2026 can be submitted to the NAGDC committee via [emailprotected]. The NAGDC is a 30-minute qualifier followed by a 45-minute second series. Horseback handling is prohibited but the judges, scouts and gallery may be mounted. The NAGDC is a retrieving stake. At the discretion of the committee the retrieve will be obtained either in a kill on course situation or by a call back to retrieve. A successful retrieve will be mandatory on the first series, but a retrieve will not be needed in the second series. Horseback scouting will be allowed but only after the handler has asked for and received permission from one of the judges. Who can enter the NAGDC? Entry in this event is open to any AKC Registered German Shorthaired Pointer six months of age or older who meets the following criteria: 1. Must be amateur owned and if co-owned both the owner and all the co-owners must be amateurs. The dog must be amateur handled during this event. An amateur handler may handle a limit of two amateur owned or co-owned dogs that he is not an owner or co-owner of. 2. Must have a DNA number noted on entry. 3. All field champions and amateur field champions are allowed entry. 4. Non champions may enter if they meet the following criteria: Placed in an AKC Open Broke Dog or AKC Amateur Broke Dog stake. Derby placements do not qualify. All qualifying placements must have been achieved within 36 months of the trial. 5. Master Hunters are allowed and welcomed to enter. 6. Bitches in season may compete. It is the responsibility of the handler to notify trial officials in time to allow running order changes to handle bitches in season. SAVE THE DATE and watch for more information on our website at: www.gspca.org/events/nagdc/ 23 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

FC AFC SOUTHERN MIST’S WORTH EVERY PENNY JH NA1 OWNED, TRAINED, & LOVED BY AMANDA GRUHN BREEDERS PAUL & JUDY GUAY RUNNER UP 2024 GSPCA NATIONAL AMATEUR GUN DOG CHAMPIONSHIP DOB: 2/4/21 2021: JUNIOR HUNTER 2022: NAVHDA NATURAL ABILITY PRIZE 1 (110) 2023: AKC FIELD CHAMPION GSPCA TOP 10 OLGD 2024: AKC AMATEUR FIELD CHAMPION GSPCA NAGDC - 2ND PLACE Penny Penny Penny

DC Gamble’s Low Country Blues Man SH “Arlo” Arlo is owned and Trained by Rick Hopkins. Arlo was shown by Lucretia Coonrod. | Walnut Hill Kennel Hips and Elbows are OFA good. Heart and eyes are: clear. SIRE: HOF DC/AFC 3XNSTRA CH Gamble’s Odyssey Fritz MH RD VCX DAM: FC Gamble’s Jump’n Jolene SH DC Snips Poppin’ Lady SH “Poppy” Poppy is owned and trained by Brenda Roe. Poppy was shown by Lucretia Coonrod | Walnut Hill Kennel Hips and Elbows are OFA Good. Eyes and heart are clear. SIRE: DC INT Ch RU AKC Nat’l’ WGDC Gamble’s Benny The Jet MH VCX DAM: DC/AFC Snip’s Lady Mezi 2023 DUAL DOGS Poppy Arlo WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE THE 2023 DUAL CHAMPIONS 25 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

field. Handling him at field trials was always like riding a rocket, just trying to keep up with him. He fearlessly powers through the worst brush, thorns, barbed wire fences and cactus in his passionate quest to find birds--and usually at 400-500 yards. He has the best heat tolerance of any dog I’ve ever seen, and cools off in about 5 or 6 pants. Peanut’s only distraction from finding birds has been the occasional skunk; he’s never personally presented me with one, but it’s been close... Future plans include LOTS of wild bird hunts, pursuing a Master Hunter title like his talented dam, and enjoying life here at the Jandal Ranch in central west Texas. DC Jandal’s Perfect Choice “Peanut” SIRE: DC GAMBLE’S BENNEY THE JET MH DAM: FC AFC THE PERFECT GIRL KARLA MHA Peanut is owned by Janice W. Price, DVM “Peanut” got his name courtesy of the peanut-shaped liver patch over his back. His pedigree is stacked with national-calibre, talented dogs, so athleticism and birdiness were a given. Affectionately known as Goober, Pea-nutter, Nutter Butter and Pea, he is a quiet loving dog with absolutely perfect house manners - and hell on wheels in the Peanut Mayzie GCH DC RFC AFC Charlie’s Perfect Angel “Mayzie” SIRE: NWGDC GFC FC AFC ODYSSEY’S PERFECT TRAVELER DAM: FC LIVERHEAD’S SIZZLIN LIZZ Mayzie is owned Jon Hann & Jessica A. Hann Proudly trained and owned by Perfection Kennel. GCH DC RFC AFC Charlie’s Perfect Angel is the product of a long desired breeding between Odysseys Perfect Traveler and Liverheads Sizzling Lizz. Mayzie has proven to be everything we had hoped for in this cross. Her parents are both phenomenal wild bird dogs and Mayzie has followed in their footsteps. Mayzie loves to compete whether it be field trials,AKC, American field or even the show ring, she truly shines when on deck. She loves the water and dock diving and spends her winters hunting the mearns gambles and scalies of New Mexico and her summers in the Dakotas finding Huns and Sharptail Her 2024 goal is to complete her Grand Field Championship. Mayzie is truly a dream dog from the house to the field. 2023 DUAL DOGS 26 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Emily Sue was Puppy of the year as a juvenile. She received an Award of Merit in the National Field Futurity. She finished easily as a Dual including Specialty Winners award. Her big race and intense pointing style make her a consistent contender. DC Up N’Adam’s Emily Sue “Emily” SIRE: DC AFC UP N’ADAM UD SH DAM: CH UP N’ADAMS HAPPY MOTORING JH Owner: Katrin TazzA Emily is trained by Barry Bollinger, who handles her in open competition. Emily Cy DC GCH Odyssey’s Quick Pitch “Cy” SIRE: DC AFC ODYSSEY’S PERFECTION MH DAM: SMOOCHING ON THE RIDGE Owner(s): Chuck Pariett & Sherry Pariett Cy was exclusively trained and handled tp his FC by Jon/Jessica Hann | Perfection Kennels. His show title was accomplished by Sarah Luther | Velocity Handling. Cy is the 12th Odyssey Dual Champion. He represents 30 years of focus and passion to produce the best total quality GSP’s. GSP’s that not only meet the exacting breed standards to compete in any venue but have superior personalities. Most importantly breeding for great noses and natural bird finding skills in the world of wild bird hunting.Cy has it all and is a super representation of what top tier GSP’s should be. God bless and thanks to all Cy enablers. 2023 DUAL DOGS 27 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

MEET THE BREEDS By Denise Avery Meet The Breeds are wonderful events providing a platform to share our passion for our versatile and charismatic breed with a broader audience, as well as educate those who are wondering if a GSP fits their lifestyle. They are generally hosted by the American Kennel Club and/or local kennel clubs who often tie them to their conformation shows. The AKC Meet the Breeds event is truly a celebration of the diverse world of purebred dogs. Held in various cities across the United States over the past year, attendees had the opportunity to meet and interact with many different breeds, showcasing the unique characteristics and personalities of each. Beyond being a fun and educational experience with individual breeds, AKC MTB also promotes responsible dog ownership and celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions. Demonstrations by agility, obedience, and Police K9 units showcase the diversity of purebred dogs and highlight their unique qualities, fostering appreciation and understanding for all dogs. With GSPs in tow, several GSPCA members eagerly participated in these events in Chicago, Columbus and NYC. The AKC provides each breed with a booth complete with an attractive display background. The Chicago event was held August 26th and 27th in conjunction with the IKC show. Our booth was covered by the Fort Dearborn GSP Club. While they did not have attendance numbers, the AKC reports that 77 breeds were represented. Columbus was a stand-alone event and held on October 14th. It was attended by 8500 people and had 95 breeds represented. We were fortunate to have a small group of local Ohio GSPCA members share their dogs. 28 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

NYC has been an annual event and typically a huge affair. It was held January 27th and 28th and the AKC reports there were over 30,000 attendees across the 2 days. Almost 140 breeds were represented with 1400 canine participants. I am honored to be a part of wonderful group of GSPCA members who took shifts covering the 2 days. Truly one of the highlights everyone reports experiencing at a MTB event has been witnessing the joy and excitement that our dogs bring to everyone they meet, our GSPs never fail to leave a lasting impression on those who encounter them. Looking ahead, I hope we can encourage more members to share our beloved breed at future events, spreading awareness and appreciation while celebrating the unique bond between humans and dogs. Through our participation, we inspire others to discover the joys and realities of owning and loving a GSP, just as we have. As far as upcoming events, we have members participating at the California WOOFSTOCK show in June. The AKC has not scheduled any additional MTB events for 2024 but tells me they are planning to return to NYC in January 2025. If anyone becomes aware of a local event they would like to participate in and needs assistance and support, or would like to volunteer for a future event, please reach out to me at [emailprotected]. My sincere gratitude to all who participated and represented the German Shorthaired Pointer at the past events. 29 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

REGISTRY OF MERIT PROGRAM SIRES DAMS ROM Total of 12 pts earned by a minimum of 5 titled get Total of 8 pts earned by a minimum of 3 titled get ROMX Total of 30 pts earned by a minimum of 10 titled get Total of 12 pts earned by a minimum of 6 titled get ROMXX Total of 60 pts earned by a minimum of 20 titled get Points for this level must come from minimum of 2 venues-one venue must be conformation and one venue must be hunting (FC/ AFC/MH) Total of 20 pts earned by a minimum of 8 titled get Points for this level must come from minimum of 2 venues-one venue must be conformation and one venue must be hunting (FC/AFC/MH) Activity/Title Points AKC Champion 1 AKC Grand Champion Platinum 1 National Specialty Champion (NSC) 1 Field Champion 2 Amateur Field Champion 2 Dual Champion 1 National Field Champion (NFC) 1 Master Hunter 2 Performance* 2 MACH or OTCH or RATCH 1 The combined Registry of Merit program is up and running. There will no longer be multiple ROM programs. All previous Registry of Merit awardees will not be affected by the new changes. How to Apply: Please fill out a PDF application (available online at GSPCA.ORG) and submit with proof of AKC titles for the get used to calculate the points. Proof will be an AKC progeny report or a photocopy of each AKC title used to calculate the points. After the application has been submitted and reviewed, an awards certificate will be sent to the owner and the awardee will be printed along with their get (a dogs offspring) in the GSPCA Journal. Performance titles are as follows: Obedience - CDX or higher (only get 2 pts per get no matter how many advanced titles) Agility - OA, OAJ,OAP, OJP must have one standard and one jumper title both at open or above) no matter how many advanced titles, only 2 pts per get are allowed Rally-RAE and ROM (only get 2 pts per get no matter how many advanced titles) The applications can be mailed to: Renee Lara, DVM 824 E. Villa Maria Rd Bryan, TX 77802 CH De Lombardie Spirit of Forest ROM Owner: Lise Cere Breeder: Lise Cere & Renee Drolet & Jean Blouin Dam: CH De Lombardie La Dolce Vita • NSC GCH CH De Lombardie Alpha Du Centaure • CH De Lombardie Back To The Future • CH De Lombardie Equinox At Diadem • CH De Lombardie Legend Of The Fall • CH De Lombardie Petit Monstre Boo Dam: GCH CH Lahrheim’s California Girl At Jaegersmann CGC • GCH CH Jaegersmann Fentastic Spirit • GCH CH Jaegersmann St Pauli Girl V Barenhof SWN • GCHB CH Jaegersmann Pin Up Girl At Katwalk BCAT TKN • GCH CH Jaegersmann Now You See Me Dam: Sepia’s Secret Little Wish • GCH CH Sepia Sands of Time Dam: CH Diadem’s Fruit of the Spirit • CH Breezy Corner’s Not All Heroes Wear a Cape JH Dam: Peregrine Jmpn Jiminy Crickey • CH Vielseitigs Creed At Springrun • CH Vielseitigs Its A Bugs Life 30 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

GCH CH Diadem’s Freeze Frame at Flashpoint JH ROM Owners: Fiona and Stephanie Hilyer Breeder: Sandra Maks Dam: Diadem Jsunfarm Catch Cedarhill Full Investigation JH • CH Diadem’s Sword of the Spirit JH • CH Diadem’s Fruit of the Spirit Dam: GCH CH Iat’s Desert Mariposa Lily SH • GCH CH Iat’s Brady’s Six Ring Legend Dam: Windheim’s Pale Ale RA JH DS • CH Windheim’s Lucidity RN JH Dam: CH Grand Slam’s Takin’ It By Storm at Wynnsong • GCH CH Wynnsong’s Champagne And Diamonds SWN • CH Wynnsong’s Total Eclipse of The Heart At Rllnpins Dam: Diadem’s My Secret Weapon • GCHS CH Watisa & Diadem’s Every Day Is A Gift Love Tootsie CGC TKN • GCH CH Watisa’s Gift of the Silver Moon-Artemis • GCH CH Watisa’s Journey Is A Gift Of Fate CGC TKN Dam: Diadem’s My Secret Weapon • CH Watisa’s Grand Warrior Dam: Diadem’s Makin it Rain Up In Here At Breezy Corner JH • CH Breezy Valley’s You’Re Never Gonna See Me Leave Dam: CH High Calibers E-Z Remix Edition MH • CH High Caliber’s Top Gun RN JH FDC CGC TK1 Dam: CH Pinecrest’s Everything’s Coming Up Roses • CH Pinecrest’s She’s A Beaut • CH Pinecrest’s Hello Dolly Dam: Edelmarke Simply Marvelous • GCHS CH Edelmarke Silver Spoon Constellation Dam: CH Steinhoff’s The Sky Is The Limit JH CGC • CH Steinhoff’s Over The Moon JH CGC Dam: Leaside’s Diadem Nothin But Blue Sky DS CGC • CH Diadem Miraculous Sign In The Sky DC/AFC Lieblinghaus Hunter’s Moon, SH ROM Owner: Ruth Ann-Freer Godfrey Breeder: Ruth Ann-Freer Godfrey & Carol Griffin Dam: CH Lieblinghaus Christmas Wish • CH Sonnenberg’s Blaze of Glory Dam: DC Odyssey’s Saint Blitz MH • Rip’s Von Silver MH • DC Lieblinghaus Air Jordan JH • CH Odyssey’s Incredible Journey MH • FC AFC Odyssey’s Feel The Thunder MH GCH CH Mi Karma N Sandy Creek One Man Band CD BN RE JH DM DS CGC ATT FTN ROM Owners: William & Tina Craig, Brenda Mahoney & Claire Stagle Breeders: William & Tina Craig Dam: Mi Karma N Honeybriars Silver Bells JH • CH Honeybriar N Mikarma’s Put On The Red Light RI JH CGC ATT Dam: GCH CH Shomberg’s Too Marvelous For Words CD RM MHA CGC • NSC GCHS CH Shomberg’s Anything Could Happen • CH Shomberg’s I’m Gonna Rock Your World CD RM MH DS ATT • CH Shomberg’s Oh, The Places You’ll Go BCAT • GCHB CH Shomberg’s Jetsetter • GCH CH Shomberg’s Tripp Of A Lifetime RE MH ATT • CH Shomberg’s Come Fly With Me RA • CH Shomberg’s Fasten Your Seatbelt 31 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Gulf Coast Regional Championship The Gulf Coast GSP Club hosted our Þrst annual Gulf Coast Regional Championship with an Open Limited Gun Dog stake at Porter Ranch #3 in Hubbard, Texas on March 9-10, 2024. The stake was open to all pointing breeds which drew 25 quality dogs with several NFC’s entered and a combination of amateur and pro handlers. A talented crew came together to put on this event, from the delicious lunches and dinners, to bird planters and the side by side drivers for picking up and getting the dogs to the line. Without these volunteers we could not make this event possible. A big thank you to Dickie Sorrell for the use of the grounds and Mike Aldrich for assisting us with the sponsorship of Purina in this Purina Points Trial. Congratulations to those who placed and thank you to everyone who entered. Grand Open Limited Gun Dog A special thanks to our judges Will Barbie and Dickie Sorrell for all their many hours in the saddle. 1st Place - MSR’s Thug Rose handled by James Messer from Brace 2A From castoff to Þnish, Rose ran with a purpose, hitting all the right places helping her achieve her four Þnds at 5, 9, 37 and 45. She had excellent range, handled with ease, hunted with the proper pattern, stamina but most of all style. 2nd Place - FC/AFC All N’s Wild Card handled by Alan Sailors from Brace 6B Lucky had a Þnd at 14, 40, 53 and 59. He had one non productive. A very classy dog fun to watch as we sat in the saddles. He had good range, handle, stamina and his style was spot on. 3rd Place - FC Hidden Meadow’s Wyatt handled by Diane Vater from Brace 12B Wyatt had a Þnds at 35, 46, 50 and 59. He ran in the hottest brace of the trial on Sunday afternoon but still had the stamina and endurance to continue hunting. His pattern was always to the front, had adequate range with so much class. Had his range equal the Þrst and second place dogs, he might of placed higher. 4th Place - FC Hidden Meadows Cash handled by Diane Vater from Brace 5A Cash hunted with a lot of style. He had one Þnd and one non productive. His range, handling and patterning were good but lacked stamina compared to the other dogs. JAM - Gene Moseley with FC/AFC Texas Blissful Bevy from Brace 8A Bevy had Þnds at 10, 16, 19, 42 and 57. She hunted good and handled excellent. She was a little erratic in her patterning and a little more lateral but overall had a lot of class. Really nice job. 33 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

PROGRESS TREATING PARVO 04/10/2024 | AUTHOR: SHARON M. ALBRIGHT, DVM, CCRT Dog owners and veterinary professionals despise canine parvovirus. For almost 50 years, this virus has sickened numerous puppies, causing heartbreaking illness and the death of too many young dogs. An effective vaccine was developed in 1981. However, parvovirus infections continue due to inadequate vaccination practices and the virus’s ability to survive in the environment. Therefore, effective treatments are needed to ensure the survival of puppies and adult dogs that develop clinical illness. Thankfully, recent advances in canine health research are making real progress in our ability to treat parvo! Recent advances in canine health research are making real progress in our ability to treat parvo. PARVO BASICS - Canine parvovirus spreads when dogs sniff or eat infected feces, when they come into direct contact with an infected dog, or even when they sniff or lick contaminated items such as bowls, bedding, or the clothing of a human caretaker. The virus can remain active in the environment for months unless killed by a disinfectant specifically known to neutralize it. Illness typically develops 4-14 days after exposure and, if left untreated, is reported to be fatal in 91% of cases. Canine parvovirus specifically attacks rapidly dividing cells in the bone marrow and intestinal lining. This weakens the dog’s immune system, making it easier for other viruses, bacteria, and parasites to cross the intestinal barrier with disastrous consequences. The clinical signs of parvovirus include severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever, lethargy, and severe dehydration. It’s vital to seek veterinary care immediately! Infection can be diagnosed by testing feces for viral antigen. Treatment involves supportive care such as intravenous fluids, antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infections, and medications to combat vomiting and diarrhea. Hospitalization for intensive care is often needed. NEW TREATMENTS In 2023, a new treatment for canine parvovirus was approved using monoclonal antibodies. This cuttingedge therapy uses proteins created in a laboratory that are designed to help the immune system recognize specific disease-causing germs, marking them for destruction. The new Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody selectively binds to the parvovirus, preventing it from entering and destroying intestinal cells. A single dose of the treatment is given intravenously and has been shown to reduce clinical signs and prevent death from this infection. This marks a substantial step forward in treating this deadly virus. Another new treatment is being explored thanks to AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funding (CHF Grant 03140: Efficacy and Tolerability of Gelatin Tannate (Tasectan®) in Canine parvovirus-infected Dogs). Investigators at the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine are studying if the drug Tasectin® can reduce bacterial toxin release and the resulting inflammatory response in dogs with parvo. Tasectin® is made of tannic acid, a compound with astringent, antibacterial, and antiinflammatory properties, and gelatin. This composition helps it form a biofilm across inflamed areas of the intestinal lining, preventing water loss into the intestine and protecting the intestinal wall from the growth or attachment of certain bacteria. Investigators hypothesize that adding Tasectin® to standard parvo treatment protocols will decrease gut permeability and shield the intestine from harmful bacteria, resulting in faster recovery. Enrollment for this clinical trial is approximately 50% completed, and thus far, the drug has been well-tolerated. Canine parvovirus has proven its staying power. Thankfully, canine health research continues to provide new solutions that can more accurately and effectively treat this deadly virus. Vaccination plus proper cleaning and disinfection practices remain the best methods to protect dogs from parvovirus infection. Supporting canine health research through the AKC Canine Health Foundation will help ensure we continue to make progress against parvo and provide a brighter future for all 34 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

REMINDER: OF A DNA REPOSITORY If you participated in the repository and your dog’s health has changed, please remember to update its health status with OFA. https://ofa.org/ about/dna-repository/ dna-bank-faq/. Many diseases are late onset and updates to the health records are important. Owners are encouraged to proactively contact OFA to update the health status of their dog whenever it has significant changes: https://ofa.org/about/ contact-us/ The OFA DNA repository is not the same as the AKC DNA collection. AKC Field Trial / Hunt Test Committee BOB RYNKIEWICZ The Field trial / Hunt Test Events committee is one of nine delegate standing committees. The other committees are the All-Breed Clubs, Bylaws, Canine Health, Companion Events, Delegate Advocacy and Advancement, Dog Show Rules, Herding, Earth dog, Coursing, and Scent work, Parent Clubs, and the Field Trial and Hunt Test Events. Each of the committees has specific tasks to work toward. All of the committees report into the AKC Board of Directors, with recommendations and support. The Field Trial / Hunt Test Event committee is unique in that it works with all of the types of events for the specific style of breed hunting and trialing. Each is very different and unique. We get to work with Retrievers, Spaniels, Pointing Breeds, and Hounds, which include Beagles, Dachshunds, Coon and Basset. Due to the different styles of hunting exhibited by the various breed it is important to have representatives from the various groups on the event committee. On our committee we have representatives from all of the styles of events. Many of the members have attended other events to become more familiar with the different event styles. The members are elected by the delegate body to generally serve a 3 year term. It is important to have members with experience of trialing and testing. It is also important to have committee members bringing forward topics they have gathered from the different venues for discussion. The committee meets every quarter to discuss various topics affecting the trialing and testing communities. Some of the discussions include updating rules and regulations as necessary and some of the discussions include how to make events work better, creation of a Best Practices document to be used by the Chairperson and Secretary of field trials and hunting tests, land loss, and welcoming new folks to the events. This last topic is where we all have been at one time or another. Remember when you first became involved, you had many questions, such as where to go, what to wear, what can I say, who has some answers for me. We need to get the new folks comfortable and welcomed. If we fail at this our sporting events will not be here long. Other topics that are discussed come from the Government Relations Group. They keep the committees informed as to what legislation is happening and how it will impact the sports. During the committee meetings, there are fellow delegates in attendance who have questions or concerns from their respective area in the country and sport. These topics include the rising cost of grounds, ammunition and the availability and cost of acquiring birds. During the meetings we have AKC Board liaisons in attendance for answers to our questions as well as to provide information that has been submitted directly to them. As a delegate and committee member it is important to be a conduit for the folks at an event, as they have questions and look for someone to help answer their questions. Stay safe, Stay involved, Keep striving to be better. 35 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

NORTH FLORIDA GSPC MARCH WALKING TRIAL March 16 - 17, 2024 | GMHT Hunt Club, Lake Wales, FL N Fl GSPC wrapped up our Florida field trial season March 16th & 17th with another Walking Trial at the GMHT Hunt Club in Lake Wales Fl. Daytime temperatures really start to heat up this time of year but we lucked out with partly cloudy mornings and a welcome breeze. The observation tower at the breakaway was the place to be each afternoon to get the full coolinfg effects of the breeze. The grounds were in good condition with many of the briar choked areas well thinned out. We had our usual abundance of water on course between the many well-placed barrels and the natural water present. The highlight of the weekend hands down was the Saturday night dinner, a roasted pig graciously donated by our friends from Miami. They arrived Saturday morning bright and early with the hog and a cooker. Rafael Carrazana and Yasser Hernandez cooked the hog all day long to perfection, then delivered it to the clubhouse that evening for our wonderful feast. Everyone agreed it was probably the best pork ever. We had a number of tasty side dishes prepared by trial goers including Bob Budden’s delicious homemade cornbread. Thanks to all who contributed to the evening, it was a grand time filled with lots of laughter and fun. Thank you to Bob and Jan Erbe for another smoothly run trial. Thanks to our gunners, bird planters, “dog wagon” drivers who kept things rolling. Special thanks to Bob and Sheila Budden and also Rory Donnelly for their usual hard work each day.Thanks to our judges Tom Bass, Tiffany Bass, Jean Matmor, Stephanie Daugherty, Kary Jorgensen, Amanda Mitts, Rick Donohue and Becky Jacobs. Congratulations to all who won and placed in some very competitive stakes. We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall. AMATEUR WALKING PUPPY; JUDGES; TIFFANY BASS / STEPHANIE DAUGHERTY (6 STARTERS) 1. (Tillman) Mythic’s Tillman VIZ M 6/14/23 S: Southwinds Billy For Green Fire / D: Mythics Gerseme O: Kathy Murphy / H: Kathy Murphy 2. (Draco) Spangler Creek Draco GSP M 5/12/23 S: Windfied’s Lancer / D: Spangler Creek Myla Mae O: Juan Jose Villalba / H: Juan Jose Villalba 3. (Yeti) Bird Dog Yeti BRIT M 2/11/23 S: Windy Creek’s Windswept Ty Bullet / D: Windy Creek’s CVK Irish Belle O: Stephen Fiedler / H: Stephen Fiedler 4. (Cammo) Odyssey’s Ricochet Ellipse GSP F 3/26/23 S: DC AFC Bryson’s Boxa Wendell V Woodbriar / D: Odyssey’s Broken Road O: Rebecca Jacobs & Todd Hardgrove / H: Becky Jacobs OPEN DERBY; CANCELLED AMATEUR GUN DOG-R; JUDGES; TIFFANY BASS / KARY JORGENSEN (8 STARTERS) 1. (Jor) JOR Blue GSP M 5/19/22 S: Snips’ Bjorn Ironside / D: Yara the Nina O: Juan M Ramirez / H: Juan Ramirez 2. (Gigi) Erbes Repeat Ginger GSP F 8/29/12 S: FC Keg Creek Rising Cooper / D: FC AFC Erbes Fire Skeeter O: Janet Erbe / H: Bob Erbe 3. (Yara) Yara The Nina GSP F 4/18/18 S: DC Gamble’s Benney the Jet / D: All Heart Lakeside O: Alberto Nunoz Gonzales / H: Alberto Nunoz Gonzales 4. (Bjorn) Snips’ Bjorn Ironside GSP M 4/28/21 S: DC Gambles Sam Man / D: Snips Poppin Lady O: Alex Marin / H: Alex Marin OPEN GUN DOG; JUDGES; TIFFANY BASS / STEPHANIE DAUGHERTY (13 STARTERS) 1. (Bjorn) Snips’ Bjorn Ironside GSP M 4/28/21 S: DC Gambles Sam Man / D: Snips Poppin Lady O: Alex Marin / H: Alex Marin 2. (Sue) Southern Country Run Around Sue GSP F 09/02/17 S: Spintop’s Windcrossing Edge / D: Bagley Place Little Bit O: Lestter Gutierrez / H: Lestter Gutierrez 3. (Jor) JOR Blue GSP M 5/19/22 S: Snips’ Bjorn Ironside / D: Yara the Nina O: Juan M Ramirez / H: Juan Ramirez 4. (Blu) Funseeker’s Rebel Blu Byu Pointer M 7/18/15 S: Funseeker’s Rebel Tex / D: FC Lindley’s Dixie Chick O: Kary & Dave Jorgensen / H: Kary or Dave Jorgensen AMATEUR WALKING DERBY JUDGES; KARY JORGENSEN / AMANDA MITTS (6 STARTERS) 1. (Teeger) Erbes Fire Teeger GSP M 5/26/22 S: FC AFC Erbe Scootin Trigger / D: FC AFC Erbes White Couger O: Bobby Erbe / H: Jan Erbe 2. (Shunka) Wabash River’s Lakota Hunter GSP M 9/17/22 S: Clown’s Legend / D: Clowns Rising Star O: Pearce Daley & Cheryl Applebaum / H: Pearce Daley 3. (Atlas) Annian’s Keeper of the Stars VIZ M 5/25/23 S: DC AFC Annian’s Great Explorer / D: Annian’s That Girl O: T Carlson, R Johnston, S Towne / H: Tracie Carlson 4. (ZZ) Valley Hunter Czardas VIZ M 3/23/23 S: Grouse Point Rimfire Benchcrest / D: Grouse Point Champagne Tango at Valley Hunter O: Patricia Carney & Jean Matmor / H: Jean Matmor 36 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

AMATEUR LIMITED GUN DOG-R JUDGES; KARY JORGENSEN / BECKY JACOBS (8 STARTERS) 1. (Jor) JOR Blue GSP M 5/19/22 S: Snips’ Bjorn Ironside / D: Yara the Nina O: Juan M Ramirez / H: Juan Ramirez 2. (Bjorn) Snips’ Bjorn Ironside GSP M 4/28/21 S: DC Gambles Sam Man / D: Snips Poppin Lady O: Alex Marin / H: Alex Marin 3. WITHHELD 4. WITHHELD OPEN LIMITED GUN DOG JUDGES; STEPHANUE DAUGHERTY / RICK DONOHUE (13 STARTERS) 1. (Eleanor) AFC SoCo’s All About Speed VIZ F 6/13/18 S: Mehagian’s Keystone Brother David / D: DC SoCo’s Twist of Fate O: Paul & Jennifer Hermes / H: Paul Hermes 2. (Syren) FC AFC Ricochet’s Syren GSP F 2/21/16 S: FC AFC Palm Glades Jameson / D: Deal’s Millet V Ricochet O: Rebecca Jacobs & Todd Hardgrove / H: Becky Jacobs 3. (Trout) AFC Snips Speckled Trout GSP M 6/12/15 S: DC Gambles Benny the Jet / D: CH Snips Miss Molly O: Frank Parisi / H: Frank Parisi 4. (Jor) JOR Blue GSP M 5/19/22 S: Snips’ Bjorn Ironside / D: Yara the Nina O: Juan M Ramirez / H: Juan Ramirez FROM TOP LEFT: WINNER - Amateur Walking Derby (Teeger) Erbes Fire Teeger WINNER - Amateur Limited Gun Dog (Jor) JOR Blue SECOND - Open Gun Dog (Syren) FC AFC Ricochet’s Syren The temperature of the pavement is in many cases much higher than the air temperature. For this reason, it is worth checking it before we decide to walk on such pavement without shoes, or before we go out with our pet. Unfortunately, the temperature of the pavement is influenced by a whole lot of factors, such as the material from which it was made, the place in which it is located, or even for what time the sun has been shining with a given intensity. This calculator allows you to roughly estimate what temperature a pavement may have, but it is not able to replace a professional temperature measurement. It has been designed on the basis of many different data to give reasonably realistic results, but in many situations, they may differ from the real ones. How to use this calculator? • Enter the Air Temperature (°F). • Indicate whether the entered temperature is in a sunny or shaded place. • Check your Estimated Sidewalk Temperature (°F). Examples Air Temperature Place Estimated Sidewalk Temperature 85 °F In the sun 108 °F 90 °F In the shade 100 °F 95 °F In the shade 109 °F 102 °F In the sun 155 °F Find the calculator here: https://puretables.com/sidewalk-temperature-calculator 37 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club held a Riding Field Trial on March 8-10, 2024, at the English Setter Club of America in Medford, NJ. It was a great opportunity for everyone to come out, shake off the winter weather, and run dogs again. Although we hoped for better weather, mother nature had different plans. We began the trial under clear but cold skies. Saturday was another story. Rain, cold temperatures and wind greeted us all in the morning. All three elements continued throughout the day. We were drenched in windswept rain and chilled to the bone but we were warmed by the companionship of friends and dogs we haven’t seen since the season ended, good food, and lots of laughs. Sunday dawned under cloudy windy cold skies, but we all survived. For those that have run a trial, you realize the time and work that goes into having one. It takes a village to make this happen. The club not only had good support from its members, we also had support from some of our Brittany friends who graciously stepped up to help bird plant and help with secretary duties. Everyone’s support is always greatly appreciated. We want to thank everyone that came from near and far to support our trial and look forward to seeing you at many more! Some ran in their very first trial and some their last. Not realizing it at the time, Jack, a member’s GSP was running his last trial. The Eastern Family lost Jack a few days after the trial, suddenly and unexpectedly. Just a few points away from finishing. Dogs never live long enough. We are reminded when these things happen that every day is cherished and we are so happy Jack, and all of you, came out to spend some time with us. W.R. Purche Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong AMATEUR WALKING PUPPY 1ST Porterosa’s East Coast Scottie, Wayne Foster, 2nd Triumphant’s New Kid In Town, Mark Giunta, 3rd Triumphants Phoenix Rising, Linda McCartney, 4th Rushaway’s Best Beau, James Rush AMATEUR WALKING GUN DOG-R 1st Friedelsheim’s Ride The Lightning, Brian Dietz 2nd Toots Toots Tootsie, Wayne Horner OPEN LIMITED GUN DOG 1st Toots Toots Tootsie,Brian Dietz, 2nd Fenton River Bullitt Babe, Carl Correra OPEN ALL AGE 1st Double A’s Axel Rhoads, John Frank, 2nd Three Zs Sunrise Ruby, Stephen Zozzaro 3rd Orlando’s Haze Von Greif, William Orlando OPEN DERBY 1st Red Oak’s Gin Soaked Barroom Queen, Bob Myer, 2nd Highstandings East Coast Goose, Wayne Foster, 3rd Lawless Sword of Seven, Rob Drumm, 4th Porterosa’s East Coast Scottie, Wayne Foster OPEN GUN DOG 1st Friedelsheim’s Ride The Lightning, Brian Dietz, 2nd Jolly’s Runnin’ Rylee, Dan Jolly, 3rd Willow River, Wayne Foster, 4th Blackthorne N Tahari Lunar Eclipse at Broadway, John Albee AMATEUR LIMITED GUN DOG 1st TM’s Final Folly, Tom McKellar, 2nd Toots Toots Tootsie, Wayne Horner, 3rd Eastland LL Cool Jane, Peter Aggelatos, 4th Glasgow Setters Dynamite, Jon Sensinger AMATEUR WALKING DERBY 1st Tullamore Dew Not Count Me Out, Carmen Fister, 2nd Rhapsody Keeper Of The Stars, Deb McCray Kissinger, 3rd Live The Dash Vom Canuck, Richard Oliver 4th Windkist Stelor Fire In the Sky, Diane Krause OPEN PUPPY 1st Wolf Plain Brook’s DB Cooper, Bruce Shaffer, 2nd Triumpant’s The Road Les Traveled, Domenic Serago, 3rd Triumphant’s Phoenix Rising, Linda McCartney, 4th Mt View’s What’s One More, Domenic Serago EASTERN GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB FIELD TRIAL March 8 - 10, 2024 | English Setter Club of America in Medford, NJ. 38 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

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I frequently see posts on social media from dog owners requesting advice on becoming involved or getting started in field events. It is possible, but it will take some leg work and time on the road. However, it is totally worth the effort if you enjoy being outdoors and watching your dog do what it was bred to do. Starting Field Events I became involved in field events when I owned my first Vizsla. I had a Weimaraner before the Vizsla, but when my Weim passed, my husband and I could not replace our special boy at that time, so we chose a similar breed. When our Vizsla pup was about three months old, the breeder wanted to see how he was maturing and asked us to meet her in the middle of what seemed like nowhere! I did not ask what type of event; I merely agreed, and off we went. Upon arrival, I was surprised at the number of people, dogs, and blaze orange I saw! I asked the breeder what was happening, and she explained it was a hunt test. Well, what is that? I questioned. It is an event where upland game, usually quail here in the south, are planted, dogs are released in pairs to hunt for those quail in 30-minute braces, and judges rate their performance based on the level they are entered: junior hunter for young, inexperienced dogs and up to master hunter for well mannered, experienced dogs that you would enjoy taking on a hunt. Our dog’s sire was entered, so I asked if we could watch him. The breeder gave my husband and me some blaze orange vests, and off we went, walking behind in the “gallery” to watch the sire. The first time my dog’s sire went on point, it took my breath away. I was in awe. At the end of the brace, I was hooked and asked how I could become involved. Becoming involved in field events when you have no clue what you are doing is the hard part. Note, this is where you have to put on your big girl pants (or big boy pants) and get past your fear of trying something new or embarrassing yourself and seek out mentors or a club willing to help. My journey began with NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association). They were the only group locally that helped you train your dog. The group met one weekend per month. I sent out some emails, found my local chapter, and asked for advice on what I needed to bring and what was expected. Then, I showed up in clean clothes with “newbie” written all over me. At the end of the first training day, I was ordering birds for training the next day. My dog did not point a bird the By Tammy Richmond 40 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

first time out, nor the second. But I persisted, and before I knew it, he was entered in his first junior hunter hunt test. As time passed, I made friends, engaged training partners, found other places to train, went to seminars and clinics, read books, and went to hunt tests to watch what was expected. I then became involved in field trials. The most challenging part was finding people willing to mentor me and help me train my dog and me. I was not interested in sending my dog off to a trainer. I wanted that partnership and wanted to train my dog myself. I had been riding and training my horses for quite a few years and enjoyed creating the bond and relationship it takes to compete as a team. So, I kept at it and made so many mistakes but continued to watch, try, and learn. My recommendation to you, if you want to create a partnership with your dog and try your dog on some birds, is to reach out to your local club and find a member willing to guide you in the right direction. You can also attend a hunt test. This is a great way to meet people and learn the ropes. In all likelihood, you will find information on where people train, with whom they train, places to train, places to find upland game to purchase for training, and training partners. Social media is a great place to find game birds. While at the hunt test or field trial, step out of your comfort zone and ask questions. Walk up to someone you do not know and introduce yourself. Watch which people are involved and ask the event coordinators questions. If they are volunteering to run the trial or test, you know they are passionate and willing to help. If you want to find an event to attend, you can go to the AKC website and look up events by state or date. You want to look for a pointing dog field trial or hunt test. The date and city will be noted. Once you find an event, click on the event and look for something called the premium. This will show the exact location and give directions to the event’s location. It will also provide an email address for the secretary for the event. You can reach out to the secretary to ask questions. You need to keep several items in mind before heading out for your first event. Be prepared to drive, sometimes a really long time. Grounds to hold events are becoming increasingly scarce, so I have to travel farther and farther to attend events and train. I am fortunate as in my area, I have a couple of places to train within a 3-4 hour drive. So yes, I drive 3-4 hours every weekend to train and condition my dogs. Once you have contacted the secretary, be sure to ask if it is wise to bring your dog along. Why, you ask? Depending on the type of event, there WILL BE gunfire. The question is how close the gunfire is to the parking area. If shotguns are being used and are going to be close to the parking area, DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG if your dog has not been gun acclimated. You do not want your dog to become fearful of gunfire before you have ever even started your journey to have a gun dog. Wear comfortable shoes and plan on walking in heavy cover and in wet conditions. Tennis shoes and shorts are probably not the best attire. Watch handlers (the people competing with their dogs) and how they handle their dogs. This is a good indicator of someone you want to befriend. Walk some braces and see the difference between a junior hunter and a master hunter or a puppy stake versus a gun dog stake, so you know what you are training towards. Most of all, head out with determination and make yourself some bird dog friends, and remember, we have ALL been beginners. You will not embarrass yourself or ask a dumb question. We all remember those beginning days and are thankful to someone else who helped us along the way. Most of us are willing to pay it forward. 41 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL Want more GSP? Catch up on the latest news and current events by following us on social media! @GSPCA1Photo: F. Parisi

The GSPCA Board of Directors and Members are pleased to welcome our new members and GSP owners. This information is compiled by Denise Avery –denise@ windheimgsp.com. (PLEASE NOTE: if you are a former member, and you rejoin after your membership lapses; you are considered a new member.) NEW GSPCA MEMBERS Submitted by Denise Avery, [emailprotected] ARIZONA DUSTIN SHELL RORI SMITH CALIFORNIA KATHLEEN BOYD BRIDGET HERDMON CHRIS PETERSON TODD PETERSON SETH ROODMAN RYAN WOODHOUSE COLORADO CHRISTINE LAZARUS & JON COOVER AMANDA MILLS CONNECTICUT GREGORY LETHBRIDGE FLORIDA ROBERT FLETCHER GEORGIA SUSAN GRESHAM RONDA & CORTNEY HANNAH IDAHO JASON CUTSFORTH JAMES & BETTY WEAVER ILLINOIS TOMMY FOX GRACE LOAR DON M. LOFTUS ROBERT NADLER MICHAEL PEESEL CASSIE SANDERS & DALE COLTER INDIANA CARA GEE EMMA THOMPSON IOWA BRIAN PORTERFIELD KANSAS ANNIE NUSS & CHARLES COULTER KENTUCKY MICHAEL HOLLOWAY LOUISIANA WADE BROUSSARD MICHIGAN ELIZABETH LONGSHORE TERRY MCKINNEY MINNESOTA LAUREN BARTEL RENEE & DANIEL LEGIERSKI SABRINA LEGIERSKI MISSOURI SHANE KINNE ALEXYS SKAGGS MONTANA JEFFREY A. BEDEY NEBRASKA ALEAH MARCOE NEW JERSEY JUDITH A. CAMLIN JONATHAN KLEINSTEIN NEW YORK JAMES V. GUYETTE VIRGINIA CERNIGLIA CAROLYN HUTCHINSON FRANK TRICAMO NORTH CAROLINA CELESTE CRAWFORD JASON HAUSMAN CAMERON MITCHELL LIZZY MUSI WENDY & BEN WHISNER OHIO PEGGY & CHARLES MEADORS PHILIP D. COULSON JACOB MILLER PENNSYLVANIA T. NICOLE KELLEY ERIN MACIVER JANET PATTERSON SCARLETT SCHATZEL PATRICE SCHWEGMAN SOUTH CAROLINA ROBERT LONG MICHELE NEWMAN TEXAS TIP CHANEY BRENT HENRY AMY MACK KAREN MCLEOD SHANNON & RUDY MENDOZA ERIC & AMY SAILORS HEATHER WESTMORE UTAH ART COX SALLY KLINK VIRGINIA JULIE CROWLING CORY TATE WASHINGTON SEAN DEAN SUSAN ROHWEIN VAUGHN SMITH WISCONSIN RANDALL KOLBERG ERYK SEEWALD BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA EDWARD CAMILLERI NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA CLARA SELLE 42 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

Beyond the Basics: The Advantages of Cross Training for Dogs BY ERICA C. BOLING, PHD REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION: WORKING DOG MAGAZINE, WWW.WORKINGDOGMAGAZINE.COM Beyond the Basics: To ensure our dogs reach their optimal physical condition, diversifying their training regimen is crucial. Dogs, much like people, thrive on a fitness routine that encompasses a variety of exercises, each designed to challenge and strengthen different body parts. Cross training emerges as a key strategy, not only boosting health and fitness but also equipping dogs for a range of activities, from competitive sports to everyday adventures. The Advantages of Cross Training for Dogs The Pitfalls of Routine Repeating the same training routine can unknowingly create physical imbalances in your dog. Some muscles get all the workout, becoming stronger, while others don’t get enough attention, stay weak and more prone to injury. This kind of uneven development doesn’t just hold back your dog’s overall performance; it also makes them more likely to get hurt. Often, focusing solely on repetitive exercises with the aim of strengthening can actually lead to over-stressing certain muscles, inadvertently increasing the risk of imbalance and injury. Embracing Variety for Improved Fitness Cross training introduces your dog to a spectrum of activities, each targeting the body in different ways. This approach ensures a more balanced development, where strength, flexibility, body awareness, and cardiovascular endurance grow in harmony. Consider the demands of intense activities like bite work, which hone strength and anaerobic capacity at the expense of flexibility. Counterbalancing these with stretching, massage, and aerobic exercises can mitigate the risk of tight, fatigued muscles, thereby promoting a fitter dog that’s less prone to injury. Incorporating exercises that enhance flexibility and cardiovascular health is crucial. These activities not only prevent the tightening of muscles but also ensure your dog’s heart and lungs are as fit as their exterior musculature. The result? A dog that’s not just powerful but also agile, enduring, and less prone to the common injuries that sideline many athletic canines. Conclusion: The Path to Reaching Peak Performance Cross training breaks the mold of typical dog training and conditioning, leading to total wellness and superior performance. By diversifying your dog’s workout regimen, you’re not only investing in their physical wellbeing but also stimulating their mind, keeping training fresh and engaging. This multifaceted approach ensures they’re not only strong, flexible, and balanced but also mentally sharp and resilient. Such comprehensive fitness prepares your dog for a wider range of activities and challenges, enriching their life and enhancing your shared experiences. Embrace the full spectrum of canine fitness with cross training, and watch your dog reach new heights of health and happiness. 43 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

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Getting youth involved in dog sports is important for the future of these events. The American Kennel Club encourages kids to get involved and has programs that reward kids when competing with their dogs in all the different venues, as well as the top juniors who compete in multiple venues for Versatility. Kids who compete in three different venues qualify for the Versatility scholarships, and the AKC along with outside donors award the top ten Versatility juniors with scholarships. These two GSPCA club member juniors worked really hard this year competing with their own dogs and were able to make the top ten and be awarded scholarships this year. Theodore Joshua Moore 14 years old (MN) was the first place Versatility junior as well as number one junior for Rally for 2023. He competed in Rally, Agility, Hunt Tests, Obedience, Conformation and FastCAT with his dogs. Grant Gooding 11 years old (WI) was fifth place Versatility junior and number one junior for Hunt tests. He competed in Rally, Field Trails, Hunt Tests, Obedience, Conformation and FastCAT with his dogs. We asks each of the boys some questions about showing and their experiences as juniors. Kids are the future of dog sports we need to all work together to encourage juniors to compete and succeed. JOSHUA What accomplishments did you achieve in 2023 with your dogs? In 2023 I showed my two dogs, Hruska and Storm that I trained, and earned Rally Advanced Excellent titles, Rally Master titles, and Beginner Novice Obedience titles on them. I also showed my moms dog Ivy and put a RACH on her all on my own. What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the Rally Master titles I put on Hruska and Storm because I triaged them myself. I also am very proud of the RACH I put on my moms dog Ivy because it was not easy and she is now almost 11 years old. What was your favorite event in 2023? My favorite event was the Duluth Kennel Club show where I won with my dog Storm two of the days earning her first 4 points in conformation. What are your plans this year for your dogs? This year I will get to attend the GSPCA nationals for the first time and show in Agility, Rally, Obedience and Conformation. Do you have a certain goals with your dogs you would like to achieve this year? I want to put CD titles on my dogs Hruska and Storm. I also want to put a master Hunt title on Storm and continue working on her Championship. I also got a Golden Retriever puppy last year that I plan to start doing obedience and rally with and eventually Agility. What advice would you give to a junior who is new to this sport? My advice for a new junior handler would be not to make it about winning or qualifying, make it about having fun with your dog. Joshua with Hruska and Storm and Ivy Congratulations JUNIORS 48 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

GRANT What accomplishments did you achieve in 2023 with your dogs? Prince: Master Hunt Title, Rally Advanced Excellent, DCAT title, Dock Master title, and won Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Duluth dog show. (Sutheimer’s Grand Finale BN RM RAE MH DCAT DM DS CGC TKN VCA) Beau: Rally Master Title, DCAT Title, Best Junior at the GSPCMN Specialty. (CH Little Hunter’s Point Blank CD BN RM RAE MH DCAT DS CGC TKA VCX) Dove: Junior Hunt Title, Rally Novice Title, BCAT title. (Hunt’em Up’s Take Flight RN JH BCAT) Brooks: Senior Hunt Title (Little Hunter’s American Pride RN SH) Rikki: Junior Hunt Title, BCAT Title (Ridgeline’s Rikki Tikki Tavi BN RA JH BCAT CGC TKN) Sampson: DCAT Title and Helped with his Rally Master Title (Sutheimer’s Little Firecracker CD BN RM RAE JH DCAT CGC TKI VC) What accomplishment are you most proud of? Prince’s Master Hunt Title. My dad and I went to Iowa, and I ran prince for his last pass at the Iowa Brittany Club Hunt Test. What was your favorite event in 2023? The GSPCMN Fall Hunt test. It was a fun event, and all my dogs ran really well for me. Prince went 4/4 Master passes, Brooks went 3/4 in senior Hunt – He earned his Senior Hunt title. Rikki Passed 2/2 finishing her Junior Hunt title. I also ran my setter Lexi and she earned her Junior Hunt title. What are your plans this year for your dogs? Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Rally, Conformation, FastCAT and Dock Diving. Do you have a certain goals with your dogs you would like to achieve this year? Dove: Master Hunt title and hopefully Derby Field trial Points. Brooks: Master Hunt title. Sampson: Senior Hunt title or maybe even Master Hunt title. Prince: Master Hunt Advanced Title, working towards his NAVHDA UT title and some more conformation. What advice would you give to a junior who is new to this sport? “Never give up - Keep trying” 49 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL

K9 TIPS ON TUESDAYS: HYDRATION FOR DOGS HYDRATION FOR DOGS Hydration is just as important for your dog as it is for you. Some dogs like to drink water and will guzzle from any dish they find – even a puddle or pool. Other dogs prefer only bottled water and might only take a sip or two. Whatever your dog’s preference, it’s important to know how much water he needs to drink. A little variance from the ideal amount is probably not a big deal, but if your dog is chronically dehydrated it could cause health issues or point to a more serious problem. You also want to factor in activity levels and weather. Regardless of your dog’s age or activity level, he should always have fresh, clean water available to him. FIVE TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR DOG HYDRATED: ONE: Wash the water bowl often A study conducted by NSF International identifed pet bowls as one of the top five dirtiest places in the home. Be sure you are thoroughly cleaning pet bowls to prevent germs from taking over and making your pet sick. A dirty bowl might be especially unappealing to your dog, even if germs are not visible, they can cause odors that your dog’s highly sensitive nose can detect even before you smell an issue. You should be washing bowls with warm soapy water often. Remember to rinse well as the odor of the soap could cause the water in the dish to smell unappealing to your dog. TWO: Get a bigger bowl You will want a bowl that holds about a day’s worth of water. If you notice your pet is not drinking enough or see signs of dehydration, you might want to consider a bigger bowl. If space is an issue, you can also try adding a second bowl in another room in your home. THREE: Try a doggy fountain Dog water fountains provide your pooch with a continuous flow of fresh water, making it taste better and remain cooler than it would be if served in a bowl. Much like people, dogs also dislike drinking water that’s been sitting around for hours and prefer to have a source of refreshing, clean water all day long. 50 PAGE SHORTHAIR JOURNAL