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Volume 2009, Issue 3 May/June 2009

Babes in Skyland

BREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS

BreederReferral.htm

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ADULT BLACK FEMALE

Born: February 23, 1999

Gypsy is spayed. Her hips, elbows, heart and eyes are cleared. She is an excellent companion who gets along well with other dogs. She has lived in the house and kennel.

Kathy Mines 908 475-5666 Kmines587@

BLACK FEMALE PUPPIES

Born: May 20, 2009

Sire: Am.Can. Ch. Brookberry’s Storm Trooper RN

OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, Heart Echo Normal; Eyes CERF Feb. 2009; EIC Clear

Dam: Can. Ch. Brooklyn's Baby Ruth

OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Thyroid Normal; Eyes CERF Clear Nov. 2008, Optigen A1

Micki Beerman 718-377-0613 Bklynlabs@

BLACK MALE PUPPIES

Born: June 7, 2009

Sire: Ch. Liberty Hill Luke Jr.

OFA Hips Good & Elbows Normal, CERF May 2009

Dam: Windwood's Midnight Lace

OFA Hips Good & Elbows Normal, CERF May 2009

Eve Ragalia 845-883-9143 windwoodkennels@

BABES PREPARING FOR FLIGHT

BLACK AND YELLOW LITTER

Due: July 31, 2009

Sire: Ch. Winterwynd’s Rough Waters NAP NJP RN

OFA Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Heart Cardiologist Normal; Eyes CERF Feb 2008, Optigen A; EIC Clear

Dam: Broadway's Riverdance

OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, Heart Cardiologist Normal; ACVO Clear Feb. 2009, Opt B1

Maryann Czerwinski gemar@

The breeders listed in our referral service are members in good standing of JSLRC, but under NO circumstance does JSLRC guarantee the services of said members. The buyer should review all contracts directly with the breeder.

Full members, eligible for additional benefits, wishing to list a litter in the club newsletter and on the website must do so in writing

ON THE CLUB FORM.

Please send info to:

Laura Dedering - JSLRC Breeder Referrals

by email: jslrcinc@

by mail: 98 Ramblewood Dr.

Bangor, PA 18013-5601

JSLRC Officers and Board:

President: Sharon Celentano

Vice Pres: Karen Lolli

Secretary: Donna Sevchuk

190 Asbury Anderson Rd

Asbury, NJ 08802

(908) 537-7041

Treasurer: Laura Dedering

Directors:

1 Year - Ann DeGraw 2008-2009

2 Year - Laura Muirhead 2007-2009

2 Year - Donna Forte 2007-2009

Newsletter Staff:

Newsletter Editor and Publisher:

Leslie Plank

Smithtown, NY

631-724-7593

forestwood@

Contributing Editors

and Publishers:

Gerri Kennedy-Youngblood

New Fairfield, CT

203-746-9432

Snugharbor@

Lisa Grasso

Merrick, NY

516-456-9400

lisag22@

Laura Dedering

Bangor, PA

610-599-7767

LauraDedering@

SKYWRITER is a publication of the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. published six times a year with deadlines on the 15th of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec. Contributions in the form of articles, news comments, wins, litter, and other items of interest to the membership are encouraged. Opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not those of the JSLRC either in whole or in part. The Editor reserves the right to edit materials in the interest of space, literary clarity, good taste or timeliness. All deadlines will be strictly enforced. Subscriptions are available to non-members for $12.00 per year from JSLRC, through the Publisher.

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By Sherri Mattheis

New Members voted in at the 5/27/09 meeting:

Dottie and Bob Martin

258 Mt. Salem Rd

Sussex, NJ 07461

(973)702-1208

gingerbred@

Glenn and Desiree Cougle

7 Birch Lane

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

(908) 852-2082

Desiree.cougle@

New Member Application

1st reading at the 5/27/09 meeting:

Stephanie Forte

2 Sharon Drive

Sparta, NJ 07871

(973) 729-6211

brookberry@

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Committee Chairs are reminded to contact new members and get them involved in JSLRC activities.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of JSLRC can contact our Membership Chair for procedures and a membership packet.

Call or write to

Sherri Mattheis -

JSLRC Membership Chair

908-689-5865

cedarmarsh@

Hospitality Table

Dear JSLRC Membership:

On Friday, August 28th as part of our Specialty we will be having an after-show hospitality table under the tent and adjacent to our Labrador ring immediately following Best of Breed. JSLRC will be

ordering and bringing in platters of cheese and fruit for our exhibitors enjoyment.

To enhance the table we would very much appreciate it if club members would bring finger snacks such as cookies; brownies; or cupcakes for our table.

Coordinating this table is Ellie Stintzcum of Buttonwood Labradors. Please let Ellie know what you will bring for the table by emailing her at: Stintzcum@ or mail@

or calling her at: 717-657-2116

Thanks so much for your help.

Table Of Contents

Nominations - pg 4

Influenza vaccine - pg 4

Cancer Drug - pg 5

Digital TV - pg 5

AVSAB - pg 6

Specialty Ad pg 7

Match Show Flyer pg 8

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Stars of the Sky

Branwood Remembers Mariah The Wind

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 1 – 4th BBE

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 2 – 4th BBE

Breeder/Owner/Handler – Hallie Sherck

 

Branwood's Peppermint

Greater Pittsburgh LRC Day 1 - 1st 12-15 months Sweeps

Greater Pittsburgh LRC Day 1 - 4th 12-18 months

Breeder/Owner/Handler – Hallie Sherck

 

Branwood's Morning Mischief

Greater Pittsburgh LRC Day 2 - 1st 12-15 mos. Sweeps

Breeder/Owner/Handler – Hallie Sherck

Brookberry’s American Dream

Taconic Hills KC – RWB

Saw Mill KC – RWB

Trenton KC – 1st 12 – 18 bitch

Owner: Phil Hess and Susan Hess

Forestwood’s Unbelievable

Monmouth County KC – RWB

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Leslie Plank

Forestwood Simply Adorable

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 2 – 1st AOH

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Leslie Plank

Ch. Forestwood’s Purple Rain

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 2 – 2nd Vet sweeps 7-9 bitch

3rd Vet reg 7-9 bitch

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Leslie Plank

Ancroft Diamond Jubilee

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 1 – 4th 6-9 puppy bitch

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 2 – 3rd 6-9 puppy bitch

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Ann DeGraw

Ancroft Caramel Delight

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 1 – 3rd Vet sweeps 9-11 bitch

Pioneer Valley LRC Day 2 – 2nd Vet sweeps 9-11 bitch

LRC Greater Boston Day 1 – 3rd Vet sweeps 9-11 bitch

4th Vet reg 9-11 bitch

LRC Greater Boston Day 2 - 2nd Vet sweeps 9-11 bitch

2nd Vet reg 9-11 bitch

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Ann DeGraw

Ancroft Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

LRC Greater Boston Day 2 – 1st open yellow bitch

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Ann DeGraw

Am/Can/ Ch. Rockycreek's On The Road Again JH CD RN

Staten Island KC – BOB (made cut in group)

Monmouth County KC – BOB

Sporting Group 4!

Plainfield KC – BOB

Union County KC – BOB

Breeder/Owners - Gerie & Kathy Mines

Ch. Forestwood Meili At Brooklyn

Huntingdon Valley KC – WB/BOW/BOS

3 point major!

New AKC Champion!

Owner: Micki Beerman

Woodhull’s Making A Splash

Greenwhich KC – WB/BOS

Breeder/Owner/Handler – Corey Anger

Cedar Creeks All That Jazz

The Wilmington KC - RWB

Penn Treaty KC – RWB

Bucks County KC – WB/BOW/BOS

3 Point Major!

Breeder/Owner: Sherri Mattheis

Congratulations to all our winners!!!!

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Nominating Committee Report

The nominating committee consisted of:

Leslie Plank – Chair

Donna Sevchuk

Corey Anger

We, the nominating committee have submitted the following panel for the 2009-2010 club year:

President - Donna Forte

 

Vice President - Sharon Celentano

 

Treasurer - Laura Dedering

 

Secretary - Donna Sevchuk

 

2 year Directors - Karen Lolli

                             Laura Muirhead

 

1 year director - Ann DeGraw

Elections will take place at the September 30, 2009 meeting.

Additional nominations may be made at the fourth quarter meeting by any member in attendance provided that the person so nominated does not decline when his/her name is proposed; and provided further that if the proposed candidate is not in attendance at the meeting, his/her proposer shall present to the Secretary a written statement from the proposed candidate signifying his/her willingness to be a candidate. No person may be a candidate for more than one position. Nominations cannot be made at the annual meeting.

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APHIS ISSUES CONDITIONAL LICENSE FOR CANINE INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2009--The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced that it has issued a conditional license to Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health for a canine influenza virus (CIV) vaccine.

The vaccine, made from killed virus, is intended to aid in the control of disease associated with canine influenza virus infection, type A, subtype H3N8.  Canine influenza was first identified as a disease in U.S. dogs in 2004, after an outbreak of respiratory disease in racing greyhounds in Florida.  Since then, it has continued to spread and has now been detected in dogs in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

APHIS, through its Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB), granted the conditional license following the acceptance of data supporting product purity, safety and a reasonable expectation of efficacy.  The safety data included the results of studies that evaluated the product under normal conditions, including field safety trials of the size and scope required for full licensure.

Studies indicate that the vaccine can reduce the incidence and severity of lung lesions, as well as the duration of coughing and viral shedding.  The product is administered by injection, and is recommended for use in healthy dogs at six weeks of age or older as an aid in the control of disease associated with canine influenza virus infection.

Under the conditional license, the product may be distributed as authorized in each state, and used by, or under the supervision of, veterinarians.  During the one-year conditional license period, the CVB will continue to monitor the product’s performance and will evaluate the company’s progress toward full licensure.

APHIS issues conditional licenses in the event of an emergency situation, limited market or other special circumstance.  In this case, the special circumstance was the emergence of a new virus for which there were no existing licensed veterinary vaccines.

FDA approves Pfizer cancer drug for dogs

NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) efforts to develop new cancer drugs have yielded a breakthrough -- for dogs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first cancer treatment specifically designed to treat dogs, Pfizer and the agency announced on Wednesday.

The drug Palladia was approved to treat canine mast cell tumors, a potentially serious type of cancer that accounts for about 20 percent of canine skin tumors, and one that can spread to other parts of the body, including lymph nodes, if not treated.

All cancer drugs now used in veterinary medicine originally were developed for use in humans and are not specifically approved for use in animals, the FDA said.

“This cancer drug approval for dogs is an important step forward for veterinary medicine," Bernadette Dunham, director of FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, said in a statement. "Prior to this approval, veterinarians had to rely on human oncology drugs without knowledge of how safe or effective they would be for dogs," she said.

Pfizer said it would begin selling Palladia in early 2010, but will make the oral drug available to certain veterinary oncology specialists prior to that.

Palladia works by killing tumor cells and by cutting off the blood supply to the tumor.

The pill must be taken every other day and the dog will likely have to be on the therapy for several months or longer, depending on tumor response, Pfizer said.

Pfizer declined to divulge the cost of the treatment or to forecast what annual Palladia sales might be. The world's biggest drugmaker said it will likely announce the price of the drug sometime this summer.

Treatment with new cancer drugs for humans tends to cost tens of thousands of dollars per patient, and the majority of pet owners do not have health insurance for their dogs.

In clinical trials, some 60 percent of dogs treated with Palladia, known chemically as toceranib, had their tumors disappear, shrink or stop growing, Pfizer said.

Pfizer Animal Health estimates 1.2 million new canine cancer cases are reported in the United States every year.

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Digital TV: Better Viewing for Dogs?

By Lexiann Grant

Do dogs watch television? If so, can they really see images on the screen? And, do they enjoy it? If they don’t now, HDTV, or the June 13th, 2009, switch to digital signal might turn more dogs into regular viewers. Move over Nielsen!

Although a dog's eye is somewhat similar to a human's, canine vision is quite different. Dogs see in dim light and detect motion better than people. According to Dr. Mike Richards, DVM, and host of , dogs also see flickering light better, which may cause them to view "television as a series of moving frames rather than as a continuous scene."

Dogs do see something when they look at television, but what they perceive is – and probably shall always remain -- a mystery.

"There is little doubt that dogs see the images. The real question is how they process the information and what it means to them," said Dr. Ned Buyukmihci, VMD, a veterinary ophthalmologist.

Owners say their dogs watch other dogs, wolves or animals like horses, large cats, birds and deer on television, often running behind the TV set to see if the animals are back there. Some people note that their dogs like shows with "lots of motion," such as westerns and sports. Other people say their dogs dislike commercials or talk shows, responding to these broadcasts by growling, and even head-butting or biting the screen.

How shows are broadcast also makes a difference to canine viewers. HDTV, which has higher-resolution pictures and clearer images linked with smoother motion, should be more easily seen by dogs. "HDTV could enhance dogs' viewing pleasure," said Paul Noble, co-author of 277 Secrets Your Dog Wants You To Know."

Dr. Susan McLaughlin, DVM, a veterinary ophthalmologist at Purdue University, said her own dog "responds noticeably" to other animals on television. “I don’t think dogs look at TV all that differently than looking out a window at the world,” she explained, “It's my observation that dogs act like they can see TV, but not everything interests them -- they are rather discerning viewers."

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The following story does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or of JSLRC and was included as an article of interest only:

From the American Veterinary Society Of Animal Behavior:



Merial Announces Controversial Promotion with Cesar Millan and National Geographic Channel.

Word hit the streets early this week that Merial, a major supplier of animal health related projects, entered into an agreement with Cesar Millan. The arrangement is targeted towards veterinary clinics and is promoted on Millan's television program, The Dog Whisperer. In the campaign Merial will be placing materials in the veterinary hospital with images of Millan alongside logos for Heartgard and Frontline. The promotion also offers incentives for clients and practices for purchasing and selling these products.

AVSAB is strongly opposed to this arrangement and the President and board of AVSAB has authored the following letter voicing this opposition. Please click on the following link to access the letter and feel free to share these views with collegues and local/state Veterinary Associations.



The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a group of veterinarians and research professionals who share an interest in understanding behavior in animals. Founded in 1976, AVSAB is committed to improving the quality of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their owners.

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JERSEY SKYLANDS

LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB, INC.

AKC Sanctioned B

Specialty Match & Encore Match

for Labrador Retrievers

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Memory Park Picnic Area (Outdoors)

Moran Street - Newton, NJ

[pic]Specialty Match for Labrador Retrievers

JUDGE: Heather Johnson (Nycoma Way Labradors)

Judging at 10:00 a.m.

ENTRY FEE ~ $10.00 day of show

Entries start at 8:30 a.m. Entries accepted until 1/2 hour before start of judging.

Classes (Divided by Sex)

Puppy: 3-4 Months; 4-6 Months; 6-9 Months; 9-12 Months

Best Puppy In Match / Best Of Opposite Sex Puppy In Match

Adult: 12-18 Months; Novice; Bred-by-Exhibitor; Am-Bred; Open;

Veteran 7-9 Years; Veteran 9 Years & Older

Best Adult In Match / Best Of Opposite Sex Adult In Match

Junior Showmanship: 8-14 Years: Novice Junior; Open Junior

14 -18 Years: Novice Senior; Open Senior

Best Junior Handler

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JUDGE: Kathryn Mines (Rocky Creek Labradors)

Judging at 1:30 p.m.

ENTRY FEE ~ $10.00 day of show

Entries start at 8:30 a.m. Entries accepted until 1/2 hour before start of judging. For those individuals entering both the morning and afternoon matches a $2.00 discount per class will be applied to their afternoon entries.

Classes (Same as outlined above)

FMI on Matches: Call Elisabeth Henry (518) 589-5843 / MacHenry1440@

or check our website:

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PLEASE NOTE:

Picnic area and restrooms available.

Food available for a nominal donation on the day of the match.

Exhibitors must clean up after their dogs or will be asked to leave.

ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ALLOWED ON THE GRASS.

No Alcoholic beverages allowed in the park.

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From Route 80 Eastbound:

Rt.80 East to Exit 25 (Rt. 206 North) towards STANHOPE/NEWTON . Stay straight to go onto

Rt. 206. Rt. 206 becomes Rt.206/Rt.517. Stay on Rt. 206 North into Newton. Go left in the center of town and follow Rt. 206 North. At the traffic light, make a right onto East Clinton St.

At the stop sign make a left onto Moran St., Memory Park is on the right.

(About 13 miles from Rt. 80 Exit 25)

From Route 80 Westbound:

Rt. 80 West to Exit 34B (Rt. 15 North). When you see the sign "Freeway Ends", continue through several traffic lights to Rt. 94 SOUTH ON LEFT. Make a left onto Rt. 94 South and take to Rt. 206.

Make a left onto Rt. 206 South. Go a few miles and make a left at a traffic light onto East Clinton St.

At the stop sign make a left onto Moran St., Memory Park is on the right.

(About 20 miles from Rt. 80 Exit 34B)

From Rt. 287 North or Southbound:

Rt. 287 to Exit 41B (Rt. 80 West) Same as above.

Alternate Route From the South:

Rt. 287 North to Exit 22B (Rt. 206 North), take Rt. 206 N for 22 miles into Newton.

Go left in the center of town and follow Rt. 206 North. At the traffic light, make a right onto East Clinton St. At the stop sign make a left onto Moran St., Memory Park is on the right.

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JERSEY sKYLANDS lrc, inc

MATCH ENTRY FORM

ARM BAND #

Please put a check in the appropriate boxes ( to the RIGHT of each class you are entering.

|SPECIALTY MATCH | |ENCORE MATCH | |

|REGULAR PUPPY CLASSES | |ENCORE PUPPY CLASSES | |

|3-4 MONTHS | |3-4 MONTHS | |

|4-6 MONTHS | |4-6 MONTHS | |

|6-9 MONTHS | |6-9 MONTHS | |

|9-12 MONTHS | |9-12 MONTHS | |

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|REGULAR ADULT CLASSES | |ENCORE ADULT CLASSES | |

|12-18 MONTHS | |12-18 MONTHS | |

|NOVICE | |NOVICE | |

|BRED BY EXHIBITOR | |BRED BY EXHIBITOR | |

|AMERICAN BRED | |AMERICAN BRED | |

|OPEN | |OPEN | |

|VETERAN 7-9 YEARS | |VETERAN 7-9 YEARS | |

|VETERAN 9 YEARS AND OLDER | |VETERAN 9 YEARS AND OLDER | |

| | | | |

|REGULAR JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP | |ENCORE JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP | |

|8-14 YEARS NOVICE JUNIOR | |8-14 YEARS NOVICE JUNIOR | |

|OPEN JUNIOR | |OPEN JUNIOR | |

|14-18 YEARS NOVICE SENIOR | |14-18 YEARS NOVICE SENIOR | |

|OPEN SENIOR | |OPEN SENIOR | |

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|DOG’S NAME: | |

|DOG’S INFO |SEX: DOG BITCH |AGE or BIRTH DATE: |

|OWNER'S NAME: | |

|STREET: | |

|CITY, STATE, ZIP: | |

|EMAIL: | |

|NAME OF | |AGE: |

|JUNIOR HANDLER: | | |

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|CLUB INFORMATION |Check One: ( |

|I am interested in joining Jersey Skylands LRC, Inc. |Yes No |

|Please send me membership information. | |

|I would like to be added to the mailing list for JSLRC events such as shows, matches, CGC tests, field training, |Yes No |

|obedience matches, etc. | |

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Jersey Skylands Labrador

Retriever Club Newsletter

Leslie Plank

Editor/Publisher

15 Thrush Drive

Smithtown, NY 11787

JSLRC Upcoming Events

July 29, 2009 Board Meeting

7:30 P.M.

August 16, 2009 Board Meeting and General Meeting: Approx 12:00 PM

During lunch between the match shows

Agenda: Nominations from the floor

August 16, 2009 TWO PLAN B Specialty Matches for Labradors Only *

Memory Park, 190 Moran St, Newton NJ

Specialty Match – Judging at 10:00 AM

Judge: Heather Johnson (Nycoma way)

Encore Match – Judging at 1:30 PM

Judge: Kathy Mines (Rocky Creek)

Aug 26, 2009 Board Meeting

7:30 P.M.

Aug 28 & 29 2009 JSLRC Back To Back Specialty Shows

Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta NJ

In conjunction with the Newton KC shows

Friday- Judge: Paula Nykiel

Sweeps and Veteran Sweeps: Leslie Plank (Forestwood)

Sat- Judge: Connie Howard (Curlee Hill)

Sweeps and Veteran Sweeps: Jody Springer (Cygnet)

Sept 30, 2009 Board Meeting

7:30 P.M.

Annual General Meeting: 8:00 PM

Agenda: ELECTIONS

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