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SAD DAYS FOR ALL

I don't know if everyone is aware of the recent (Jan 2007)adoption of an animal control ordinance by the Metro Council and the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. The annual Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows in Louisville, however, urges everyone to attend and support these shows in spite of the problems at hand. Dog lovers have been reluctant to enter these shows because of this recent legislation. A reminder: this show is on STATE property and not subject to local law.

Economic pressure is being applied everywhere and it appears that this pressure is beginning to work! The law is now in the County Attorney 's office for the purpose of repealing it. The hotels have been hit with hundreds of cancellations for the Cluster weekend, and now the restaurants are beginning to complain too. The Hoosier State Chinese Shar Pei Club has cancelled reservations for 60 to 80 people at a local eatery.

If you wish to attend the show and would like more information, please visit the AKC website and scroll AKC News stories on the right side of site.

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PAWS UP FOR GOOD HEALTH: A few quick notes

Remember to pay attention to your beloved four legged creatures at home or when you travel. Always be prepared. Make sure to have 3 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide on hand. If your dog ingests a poisonous substance, immediately induce vomiting. The recommended dosage is one teaspoon per 10 pounds. Then get thee to a vet ASAP.
Never, ever, leave your dogs alone in a car, even for a minute. The recent theft of a car at a very upscale hotel and dog show resulted in the death of two very innocent dogs who happened to be in the car at the time of the car jacking.
Pay attention to treats. I recently picked up the sharpest piece of bone shard from the floor as our beloved four leggeds were chomping on their treats. These bone treats (expensive ones, too!)looked innocent enough, but as they were chewed, they splintered into shards so sharp that they could have perforated a delicate esophagus.

GOOD THINGS TO REMEMBER

Our club presents an AKC Sanctioned B Conformation All Breed Show on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro Md

Chairman: Ron Webb 301-739-0296 stoneshep@aol.com

Puppy classes: 3-6, 6-9, 9-12
Adult classes: 12-18 and Open

All judging indoors-heated building
Entry fees for Match $ 7.00
Registration 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Judging Jrs: 11:30 AM, Classes: Noon

FREE: Prior to the beginning of the Match, there will be a free Introduction to Conformation (Show) Handling class 10:30 - 11:00 AM for Juniors and Adults, Instructors: Floyd Gale and Nancy Plunkett

EXCELLENT FOOD by Valley Concessions
PHOTOGRAPHER - Van Winkle Creative Images

Micro-chipping $30.00 includes Avid chip, lifetime registration in the Recovery Network. collar tag, and certificate for your file.

JUDGES
Best Adult - John Arvin
Best Puppy - Susan Legg
Sporting - Cindy Cook
Hound - John Arvin
Working - Fran Brown
Terrier - Mrs. Joyce G. Fortney
Toy - Mrs. Joyce G. Fortney
Non-Sporting- Madaline Muir
Herding - Susan Legg
Misc. - Cindy Cook
Jrs - Susan Legg

ALL AKC rules apply Mason Dixon Kennel Club not responsible for Accidents and may make judge changes at anytime.

Directions: I-70 (E or W) to exit 29 (Rt.65 toward Sharpsburg) Go 6 miles to Washington County Agricultural Center on left. Follow drive to group of buildings at rear of Ag Center